The Universal declaration of Human rights of states that everyone has the right to take par tin the government of his/her country. The United Nations Economic and social council endorsed a target of 30 per cent women at all levels of decision-making by 1995. Inspite of this, blobally women constitute only ten per cent of legislative bodies and less in parliamentary positions. In India, the post independence period has seen many positive steps to improve the socio-economic status of women. women themselves have become keenly aware of their rights and are spearheading movements across the country against all sorts of social evils. This consciousness is largely due to an increase in women's literacy although they have miles and miles to go. The most significant landmark in the journey is the historic 73rd and 74th constitution amendment acts, 1992, by the centre and its ratification by the states. These constitution amendment acts reserved one third seats for women in the panchayati raj and municipal bodies.
