| Subject: | Political Science |
| Title: | Unlocking the Political Potential of Garo Women in Meghalaya: Aligning with the Vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 |
| Author(s): | Namratha T Sangma & Prof. (Dr.) Soma Bhowmick |
| Published on: | 30th October 2025 |
| Published by: | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal: | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| ISSN/E-ISSN: | 3048-6513 |
| Volume & Issue: | Volume: 2, Issue: 5 |
| Pages: | 62-68 |
| Original DOI (if any): | 10.5281/zenodo.17466206 |
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| Abstract: | Meghalaya lacks a social structure, untouchability, and a caste system. Although women are highly regarded in the matrilineal society, there remains a shortage of female political participation. Women did not have all the opportunities in society, and in most of the household decision-making and political empowerment, Garo women are still lacking. This study aims to investigate the political empowerment of the Garo Women in Meghalaya. It also tries to examine the matrilineal system of Garo Hills and the status of Garo women in the society, and tries to look at the political participation of women in Meghalaya and the challenges they face. This paper also studies the impact of gender inequality as a hindrance to reaching the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. It also consists the suggestions and alleviates inequalities of women in the politics and to contribute the women towards Viksit Bharat@2047. |
| Keywords: | Meghalaya, Garo Women, Political Participation, Indian Constitution, Gender equality, Viksit Bharat @2047 |
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