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The System in Practice
The Panchayats, throughout the years, have relied on federal and state grants to sustain themselves. The absence of mandatory elections for the Panchayat council and the infrequent meetings of the Sarpanch have decreased the spread of information to villagers, leading to more state regulation. Many Panchayats have been successful in achieving their goals, through cooperation between different bodies and the political mobilization of previously underrepresented groups in India. There is an obstacle of literacy that many Panchayats face for engagement of villagers, with most development schemes being on paper. However, homes linked to areas in the Panchayati Raj System have seen an increase in participation, especially for local matters The reservation policy for women on the Panchayat councils have led to a substantial increase in female participation and have shaped the focus of development to include domestic household issues.