Women often form the backbone of grassroots movements in India; yet they remain largely invisible and excluded from the decision-making process. Examine.

unreinforced idea of subjugation among women - no decision (9) In professional domain - glass ceiling: prevent them from leading upin decisional votes (10) Limited self-worth & self-autonomy Way forward: (1) Role Modelling (eg - Sudha Murthy) (2) Quota in declamoral roles (Eg - First woman minister) (3) Awareness campaign (eg - Something like 'Badi hum, hadi sukh hum') - BR Ambedkar (4) Challenging patriarchal foundations - A nation can progress, unless women takes her decision by herself - BR Ambedkar