Panchayati Raj Institutions: Empowering Rural Women

  • What portion of the world’s total income do women hold? Only one-tenth
  • What portion of productive assets are owned by women? One-hundredth
  • What percentage of women is living below the poverty line? 70 percent
  • When did the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 (Panchayati Raj Act) come into effect? On April 24, 1993
  • Under the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, what minimum portion of total seats are reserved for women? One-third seats
  • In how many states is women's participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions between 50 percent to 58 percent? In 14 states
  • Which state is leading with 59 percent representation in ....
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