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@article{206562,
        author = {Shashank Kumar Singh and Dr. Digvijay Nath Rai},
        title = {Capacity Building as a Catalyst for Effective Women Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2093-2100},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206562},
        abstract = {The increasing participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions has strengthened democratic decentralization and promoted gender inclusive governance in rural India. However, effective leadership requires more than political representation and depends significantly on capacity building initiatives. This conceptual paper examines capacity building as a catalyst for enhancing women's leadership effectiveness by developing administrative, financial, legal, digital, and communication competencies. Drawing upon existing literature and policy perspectives, the study highlights how structured training programmes improve decision making, accountability, transparency, and participatory governance. The paper concludes that sustained capacity building is essential for transforming elected women representatives into confident and effective leaders capable of fostering inclusive rural development.},
        keywords = {Capacity Building, Decentralization, Local Governance, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Rural Development, Women Leadership, Women's Political Empowerment},
        month = {July},
        }