social and political status of women, the traditionally underprivileged ones, in the 

society.  It  involves  the  building  up  of  a 

society  wherein  in  women  can  breathe 

without the fear of oppression, exploitation, apprehension, discrimination and the 

general  feeling  of  persecution  which  goes  with  being  a  woman  in  a  traditionally male dominated structure.One major therapy prescribed by woman empowerment advocates is empowering 

women through legislation for ensuring participation in political decision making. 

Policies  on  women’s  empowerment  exist  at  the  national,  state,  and  local 

(Panchayat)   levels   in   many   sectors,   including   health,   education,   economic 

opportunities, gender based violence, and political participation.Mahatma  Gandhiji would have insisted upon women’s  equal  participation  and devotion  of  power  to  the  institutions  of  local  Self Governance  and  the  Village Panchayat.  The  Panchayat Raj Act provides for people’s  active  participation  in the  local  administration  by  granting  them  power  to  question  and  by  requesting their  participation  in  planning  for development  of  their  villages.  The  Self Help Group women are mentally ready now and have moral courage to contest the local and  Legislative  election.  There  is  every  possibility  that  the  growth  of  Self

Help Group in the future will provide large number of women leaders in India.

Group in the future will provide large number of women leaders in India.

Group in the future will provide large number of women leaders in India.