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Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Improvement of Rural Health and Sanitation: A Study of Women in Dharwad District of Karnataka

Author(s) Kavitha H. Kulkarni
Country India
Abstract India is predominantly a rural country where a large proportion of the population resides in villages and agriculture continues to be the primary occupation. Despite economic progress, rural communities still face serious challenges relating to poverty, inadequate health services, and poor sanitation. Women in rural areas are particularly vulnerable due to nutritional deficiencies, limited access to healthcare, lack of awareness, and social neglect. These issues significantly affect their health and overall well-being.
The Dharwad district of Karnataka, though relatively developed compared to many other districts, still has several rural areas where women suffer from inadequate healthcare facilities and poor sanitation conditions. Government welfare schemes and health programs often fail to reach the intended beneficiaries effectively due to lack of awareness, socio-economic constraints, and institutional inefficiencies.
The establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act has created opportunities for decentralized governance and participatory development in rural areas. PRIs play a crucial role in implementing health, sanitation, and welfare programs at the grassroots level. Through various schemes and initiatives, the Government of Karnataka has been attempting to improve maternal health, child care, sanitation, and disease prevention among rural women.
However, despite these initiatives, the effective implementation and acceptance of health programs among rural women remain limited. This study examines the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in improving rural health and sanitation with special reference to women in Dharwad district.
Keywords Women, Rural Health, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Sanitation, Dharwad District, Health Management.
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026
Published On 2026-02-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.70528/IJLRP.v7.i2.2033
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbvzcc
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