“To be a Panchayat leader means that I have been chosen by the people of
my village, and entrusted by the Constitution to lead my community to
achieve a healthy and productive life. A life where everyone’s basic rights are
met. As a Panchayat leader, I promise to use this opportunity, power, and
responsibility, to ensure the well-being of everyone in my village.”
~ Oath taken by all elected women representatives
at the end of a Women’s Leadership Workshop