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Challenges of women’s participation in public administration: A case study of Delhi-NCR, India
Authors
Poonam
Abstract
Women’s participation in public administration is widely recognised as
a prerequisite for inclusive and responsive governance. Despite constitutional guarantees
of equality and multiple policy interventions, women continue to remain
under-represented in decision-making positions within India’s administrative
system. This research paper examines the challenges faced by women in public
administration in the Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR), with particular
attention to recruitment, workplace culture, promotion, safety, and grievance
redressal mechanisms. Adopting a mixed-methods case study approach, the study
draws upon secondary government data, policy reports, and qualitative insights
from interviews and surveys with women public servants. The findings indicate
that structural barriers, gendered organisational norms, work–family conflicts,
and inadequate institutional support systems collectively restrict women’s
career progression. The paper argues that formal equality alone is insufficient
and highlights the need for gender-sensitive administrative reforms, stronger
implementation of workplace protections, and targeted leadership development
programmes. The study contributes to the growing literature on gender and
governance by providing context-specific insights from India’s capital region.
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Pages:11-15
How to cite this article:
Poonam "Challenges of women’s participation in public administration: A case study of Delhi-NCR, India". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 11-15
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