Can State Legislatures introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons?
Yes, State Legislatures can introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons. The given context mentions that the provisions in Part IX of the Constitution do not prevent the Legislature of a State from making any provision for reservation of seats in any Panchayat or offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at any level in favor of backward class of citizens (Article 243D(6)). This implies that State Legislatures can take further steps to support and empower these groups by introducing additional measures within their jurisdiction.