RURAL WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LOCAL DEMOCRACY IN INDIA: A CASE STUDY OF GRAM PANCHAYATS IN UTTAR DINAJPUR DISTRICT OF WEST BENGAL

The paper attempts to analyze the praxis of women empowerment and womens political participation some Gram Panchayats in Uttar Dinajpur rural areas. In present times, has become one most important concerns 21st century because their right participate processes which also impact family turn society. Many countries are attempting increase leadership civil society now parties want more join activities. Women around world still largely absent from national local decision-making procedures. Globally about 20% activities, for it is very difficult civic life due lack support gender discrimination. Strengthening rights addressing obstacles critical achieving justice, equality, empowerment.