India, April 17 -- Over 35 million women constitute nearly half of Bihar's electorate. More than 1.4 lakh women currently hold office in panchayats, enabled by the state's pioneering 50% reservation in local bodies. Bihar set a national precedent in 2016 by reserving 35% of government jobs for women, significantly increasing female representation across classrooms, police stations, and district administrations. The Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana has facilitated mobility and access for over 9 million schoolgirls since 2007 - transforming aspiration into momentum....