Empowering Women PRI Leaders

Empowering Women PRI Leaders

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has introduced the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP) initiatives to promote gender-sensitive governance at the grassroots level.

Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan: This is a nationwide capacity-building program designed to enhance the leadership skills of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Objective: The initiative aims to strengthen the leadership, decision-making, and active participation of WERs in rural governance.

MWFGP: The goal is to establish at least one Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat in every district, setting an example for gender-sensitive and girl-friendly governance practices.

Addressing Gender Violence: A comprehensive "Primer on Law Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices" has been introduced for elected panchayat representatives.
With over 1.4 million women elected to PRIs, states like Bihar (with 50% representation) have surpassed quotas (at least 33%), showcasing increased female leadership.
The Ministry also emphasized eliminating the "Mukhiya Pati" or "Sarpanch Pati" culture, ensuring that WERs exercise independent authority.

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