Dalit and Tribal Leadership in Panchayats

This book makes an analytical study of Dalit and tribal leadership in village panchayats after the 73rd amendment which makes further provision of reservations for SC and ST including women. It addresses issues concerning scheduled tribe and scheduled caste. It traces the history of Panchayati Raj in the country and analyses the status of scheduled tribe and scheduled caste leadership in panchayats in the context of 73rd constitutional amendment. Socio-economic profile of Dalit leaders in panchayats, level of their awareness and the problem of new members are thoroughly discussed.