This book addresses issues concerning Scheduled Caste. Traces the history of Panchayati Raj in the Country and analyses the status of Scheduled Caste leadership In Panchayats in the context of 73Rd Constitutional Amendment. Socio-economic profile of Dalit Leaders in panchayats, level of their awareness, their achievements and expectations. The present book is an attempt to analyze the emergence of rural political leadership among scheduled castes.