Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch the “Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan” (सशक्त पंचायत-नेत्री अभियान) during a National Workshop on March 4, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
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This significant event will be graced by Union Minister of Panchayati Raj Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Annpurna Devi, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, and Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse.
About Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan
- It is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity-building interventions for Women Elected Representatives (WERs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the nation.
- The initiative focuses on:
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- Leadership development for WERs
- Strengthening their decision-making capabilities
- Reinforcing their active role in grassroots governance
- This program will provide a strategic roadmap for empowering women in local governance, ensuring their participation in shaping rural local governance structures.
Key Highlights of the Workshop
- Over 1,200 women Panchayat leaders from all three tiers of PRIs will convene at a national platform ahead of International Women’s Day.
- The event will feature the felicitation of outstanding women leaders who have made significant contributions to rural self-governance.
- Training modules will be launched to enhance the capacity of women representatives, along with a Primer on Law Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices.
- Panel discussions will focus on:
- Women’s participation and leadership in PRIs, examining the evolving dynamics in local governance.
- Women-led local governance, covering topics such as health and nutrition, safety, education, economic opportunities, and digital transformation.
- Cultural performances organised by UNFPA will celebrate women’s achievements, showcasing the resilience and cultural contributions of women.
Alignment with National Vision
- The National Workshop is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision articulated during the 119th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, emphasising the role of ‘Nari Shakti’ (women’s power) in nation-building.
- The initiative aims to contribute to building safer, inclusive, gender-sensitive, and socially just Gram Panchayats—creating an environment conducive for the prosperity of women and girls across the country.
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