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This research aims to assess the participation level of elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions and identify the challenges they face.

February 9, 2026Open Access

Evaluate the Level of Participation of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayti Raj Institutions and Challenges faced by them: A study of Kadwa block in Katihar district of Bihar

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SHShahadat HussainNational Institute of Technology Patna

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Evaluates challenges faced by elected women representatives in governance, indicating the need for a comprehensive approach.

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This research aims to assess the participation level of elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj institutions and identify the challenges they face.
Qualitative analysis of EWRs' involvement in governance
Interviews with EWRs and community members
Focus group discussions to understand barriers
EWRs often act as proxies for male family members
Education levels of EWRs are generally low
Cultural norms and household responsibilities significantly hinder participation

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Shahadat Hussain (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69897a14f0ec2af6756e84fe https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18518501

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Evaluate the Level of Participation of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayti Raj Institutions and Challenges faced by them: A study of Kadwa block in Katihar district of Bihar

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Evaluate the Level of Participation of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayti Raj Institutions and Challenges faced by them: A study of Kadwa block in Katihar district of Bihar

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