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- Transformation OF Patriarchal society into more gender-neutral society.
- Provision of one third reservation for women have empowered women in participating in democracy.
- Promotion of direct democracy and inclusive participation to eliminate social evils like Caste System Khap panchayats etc.
- Improvement in the delivery of public goods by bringing decision-making closer to the people.
- Constitutionally empowering local village leaders led to decentralisation of administration.
- Empowering vulnerable and marginalised sections of societies like SC/ST communities have led to mainstreaming the marginalised.
- Promote development of Social capital to promote cooperative social development.
- devolution of power and changing the existing social structures have led to improved choices of health and education.
- Devolution of powers have also led to distribution of Economic capital – improvement of employment opportunities led to better standards of living causing urbanising of rural areas.
- Autonomy given to tribal areas in matters of administration have provided for tailor made administration for tribals.
- Decentralisation of powers have led to awareness about environmental protection and promotion of sustainable development.
- Empowering democracy through strengthening direct elections in grassroots.
- Autonomy in developmental activities at village level.
