Can State Legislatures introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons?
Yes, according to the context provided, State Legislatures can introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons. This is indicated in clause (6) of Part IX: "Nothing in this Part shall 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." This implies that the State Legislatures can indeed enact laws to provide additional support and empowerment measures specifically for these groups within their jurisdiction.