When Kusum Lata, 40, decided to run for election in her village, she felt frightened. "I was extremely nervous as everything was new to me," says the mother of four. But the support of her family and friends inspired her.She has not looked back since becoming a ‘sarpanch’ (head of village-level government) of Gairsain village in Chamoli district in the picturesque mountain state of Uttarakhand."After winning the election, I felt very good, but at the same time was I tense about entering a new arena," she said. "The villagers have supported me and made me what I am today, but they have a lot of expectations from me."
The 1993 amendment to the South Asian state’s Constitution, popularly known as the 73rd amendment, was a watershed in the history of modern India, because it bestowed constitutional status upon the institutions of local self-governance, popularly known as "Panchayati Raj Institutions."The most striking feature of this amendment was the mandated reservation of at least 33 percent seats at the local government level for women. However, mere reservation has not led to effective participation, and the visibility of the elected women representatives remains confined to official records.To read the complete story please visit IPS News.
When Kusum Lata, 40, decided to run for election in her village, she felt frightened. "I was extremely nervous as everything was new to me," says the mother of four. But the support of her family and friends inspired her.She has not looked back since becoming a ‘sarpanch’ (head of village-level government) of Gairsain village in Chamoli district in the picturesque mountain state of Uttarakhand."After winning the election, I felt very good, but at the same time was I tense about entering a new arena," she said. "The villagers have supported me and made me what I am today, but they have a lot of expectations from me."
The 1993 amendment to the South Asian state’s Constitution, popularly known as the 73rd amendment, was a watershed in the history of modern India, because it bestowed constitutional status upon the institutions of local self-governance, popularly known as "Panchayati Raj Institutions."The most striking feature of this amendment was the mandated reservation of at least 33 percent seats at the local government level for women. However, mere reservation has not led to effective participation, and the visibility of the elected women representatives remains confined to official records.To read the complete story please visit IPS News.
Inspiring story
this is very inspiring. thanks for sharing!
Inspiring story
this is very inspiring. thanks for sharing!