President Droupadi Murmu today stated that government is working for the upliftment of all sections of society, including Scheduled Tribes. Addressing women representatives belonging to Scheduled Tribes from the Panchayati Raj Institutions of different states at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu said Panchayati Raj Institutions have been the cornerstone of Indian democracy. She said they  provide a platform for governance and community development at the grassroots level. President added that these institutions have played an important role in the empowerment of women. She noted that about 14 lakh women are serving as elected members of Panchayati Raj Institutions and rural local bodies across the country, which is 46 percent of the total elected representatives. She said that to strengthen this participation further, most states have increased the reservation limit to 50 percent.