Women's leadership at the grassroots level has become an important component of inclusive governance, democratic participation, and sustainable development. Grassroots leadership refers to the active involvement of women in local institutions such as Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), community-based organizations, cooperatives, and local development committees. Organizational policies and practices play a significant role in promoting or restricting women's participation in these institutions. Effective policies help remove structural barriers, strengthen women's capacities, and create opportunities for meaningful leadership. One of the most significant organizational policies supporting women's grassroots leadership is political reservation. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments mandated reservation of not less than one-third of seats for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies. Several Indian states have increased this reservation to 50 percent. This policy has enabled millions of women to enter local governance and participate in decision-making processes related to education, health, sanitation, water management, agriculture, and social welfare. Government organizations have also introduced capacity-building programmes to improve women's leadership skills. Training programmes conducted by institutions such as the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), State Institutes