Dr. Madhavi Ravikumar from Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, am happy to share that she has been awarded the ICSSR Research Project under the Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Special Call for Women-Led Research on Women-Led Development. This one-year project, titled “Margins to Mandates: Political Participation of Marginalized Women in Indian Governance”, has been approved with a budget of Rs15,00,000. The study focuses on themes of women in leadership, decision-making, and political participation, with particular attention to Dalit, Adivasi, and OBC women leaders across Panchayati Raj Institutions, state assemblies, and parliament in five South Indian states.
Dr. Madhavi Ravikumar
The project aims to generate scholarly outputs, policy recommendations, and community workshops that foreground the voices of marginalized women, contributing to India’s vision of Women-Led Development and inclusive governance.
This recognition is not just an academic milestone but also a meaningful opportunity to bring forward the voices and experiences of marginalized women in governance. I am deeply grateful to my mentors, colleagues, and students whose constant support and inspiration continue to strengthen my journey in research and advocacy.