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Grassroots Democracy and Tribal Participation: A Study on Panchayati Raj Institutions in Koraput District, Odisha

Author(s) Mr. Haribandhu Bagria
Country India
Abstract Decentralised governance frameworks have played a crucial role in the improvement of grassroots democracy in India, especially with the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) intended to empower marginalised people. The Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) played an important role in local government in Koraput, an Odisha state with a large tribal population. As a result, these institutions help ensure people's participation and give marginalised communities a voice. The purpose of this study is to find out how tribal communities are engaged in local governance in the Koraput district. The study utilises both primary and secondary data sources and a descriptive and exploratory research design to analyse community involvement, traditional council influence and women's participation. Although Gram Sabha elections are held regularly, actual participation from villagers remains limited. At the same time traditional councils continue to hold significant influence over community decisions. The engagement of women is constrained by prevailing social and cultural barriers. Due to insufficient awareness, political interference and inadequate administrative support, the PRIs provide paths for representation but are less effective than they should be. A key recommendation of the paper is to strengthen Gram Sabhas, increase support for women leaders, and coordinate traditional and formal institutions to improve grassroots democracy within tribal areas.
Keywords Grassroots Democracy, Tribal Participation, Panchayati Raj, Tribal Governance, Koraput, Odisha
Field Sociology > Politics
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-09
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