Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0

• 07 Jan 2025

Why in News? 

Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” aiming to provide women representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions across the country with insights into the Constitution and parliamentary procedures.  

• The event commemorates the 150^th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. 

 Key Points 

• Aim: 
  • The initiative aims to empower these elected women representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions by enhancing their knowledge of constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures, and governance, fostering effective leadership. 
  • The programme brings together 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes across 22 States and Union Territories, ensuring inclusivity and diversity. 
• Workshops and Sessions: 
  • The programme includes interactive workshops and sessions moderated by experts and Members of Parliament. 
  • It is organised by National Commission for Women (NCW) and Lok Sabha Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 
• Guided Tours: 
  • Participants embarked on guided tours of the New Parliament House, Samvidhan Sadan, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and Rashtrapati Bhavan to gain a deeper understanding of India’s legislative processes and democratic institutions. 

 Birsa Munda 

 

• He was born on 15^th November 1875. He belonged to the Munda tribe. 
• He spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement during British rule in the late 19^th century across the tribal belt of modern-day Jharkhand and Bihar. 
• He led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan), and his birth anniversary is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.