How to ensure participation of women in Gram Sabhas

How to ensure participation of women in Gram Sabhas

 The attendance of Women in Gram Sabhas is very poor, and even if they attend, they find it difficult to express their opinions and put forward problems pertaining to women due to lack of congenial circumstances. Though the women self help groups in our State have formed into village level groups and are interacting on issues like Savings, Loans etc, they are still hesitant to openly participate in Gram Sabhas. In these circumstances, the Gram panchayat should take initiative and ensure wider participation of Women in gram sabhas by active propagation through Women Self help groups and Village Organisations.This can be taken up with the assistance of Women ward members and other members . Women specific problems should be discussed and steps should be taken to resolve them. To involve women in the process of decision making in Gram Sabhas, separate Women Gram Sabhas are being conducted prior to Gram Sabha meetings in the State of Maharashtra . This ensures proper resolution of Women related issues

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