Leadership behaviour of women sarpanch under Panchayati Raj System

Abstract

This study investigates the leadership behaviour of women sarpanch under Panchayati Raj System in Achalpur, Daryapur, and Nandgaon Khandeshwar block/tahsils of Amravati district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Total 132 women sarpanch were selected purposively on the basis of more number of women sarpanch are actually working in gram panchayat of three panchayati samiti. It was found that out of twelve independent variables, ten variables had positive and significant correlation with their leadership behaviour. But age had negative and significant while, caste of women sarpanch failed to show any significant relationship with their leadership behaviour. The study focused on exploring leadership behaviour that led to improving the behaviour of women, who are the foundations of local governance and our country's future prospects. The study analyses their leadership styles, achievements, challenges, and the socio-political dynamics affecting their performance.