Question

Take an interview of women representatives from local self-governing institutions from your area.

Answer 1

Interviewer:	Good morning, Madam. We are happy to have you with us today. We would like to know about your experience as a representative of the local self-governing institution.
Mrs. Sunita Patil	Good morning. I am pleased to share my experiences with all of you.
Interviewer:	Madam, what inspired you to enter local self-government?
Mrs. Sunita Patil	I wanted to work for the development of my village and solve the problems faced by the people. This motivated me to participate in local self-government.
Interviewer:	What are your main responsibilities as a representative?
Mrs. Sunita Patil	My responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, ensuring water supply, improving roads, supporting education, and implementing government welfare schemes.
Interviewer:	What challenges do you face while performing your duties?
Mrs. Sunita Patil	Lack of funds, public awareness, and coordination among different departments are some of the challenges we face.
Interviewer:	How has women’s reservation helped in local self-government?
Mrs. Sunita Patil	Women’s reservation has encouraged many women to participate in decision-making and contribute to the development of their communities.
Interviewer:	What achievements are you most proud of?
Mrs. Sunita Patil	We have improved sanitation facilities, repaired village roads, and increased awareness about education and health among villagers.
Interviewer:	What message would you like to give to young people, especially girls?
Mrs. Sunita Patil	I would encourage them to participate actively in social and community activities and contribute to the development of society.
Interviewer:	Thank you, Madam, for sharing your valuable experiences with us.
Mrs. Sunita Patil	Thank you. It was a pleasure interacting with you.

Conclusion:

The interview was informative and inspiring. It helped us understand the important role played by women representatives in local self-governing institutions and their contribution to community development.