Q.2 Reservation for women in the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) has not translated into corresponding increase in women’s representation in India’s state legislatures. Bringing out the reasons for the same, discuss how under-representation of women in the state legislatures can be corrected. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Mention some statistics related to women’s representation in state legislatures in India. Mention the reasons for low representation. Highlight the steps that can be taken in this regard. Conclude accordingly.