The present paper aims at analyzing the alterations that have been incorporated into the impact of panchayati raj institutions. Article 40 of the Constitution enjoins that the States shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayats with such power and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self- government. My paper will give emphasis on schemes for children with disabilities. It would be important in various activities relating to the education, rehabilitation, awareness generation and training programmes of the disabled. It will deal with the specific role of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in empowering children with disabilities and its role at village level, block level and district level. It will also provide the reservation for women in panchayati raj institutions in India. Reservations of electoral seats may therefore be an effective tool to safeguard the interest of the weaker groups.
Panchayati Raj Institutions, Children with disabilities, Village, District
