Rapid Fire
Empowering Women PRIs Leaders
- 07 Mar 2025
- 1 min read
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP) to advance gender-sensitive governance at the grassroots level.
- Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan: It is a nationwide capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the leadership skills of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
- Objective: Strengthening leadership, decision-making, and active participation of WERs in rural governance.
- MWFGP: It aims to establish at least one Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat in each district, serving as a beacon for gender-sensitive and girl-friendly governance practices.
- Addressing Gender Violence: A comprehensive “Primer on Law Addressing Gender Based Violence and Harmful Practices” for panchayat elected representatives was also introduced.
- Over 1.4 million women elected in PRIs, with states like Bihar (50%) witnessing higher representation beyond quotas (not less than 33%).
- The ministry also stressed eliminating "Mukhiya Pati" or "Sarpanch Pati" culture, ensuring WERs independently exercise authority.
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