Panchayat se Parliament 2.0 Initiative

Panchayat se Parliament 2.0 Initiative

• It is organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• The programme is organised in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
• Aim: To empower women representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions by enhancing their understanding of constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures and governance.

Event Overview and Participants

• 502 elected women representatives from 22 states and Union Territories participated
• Focus on enhancing leadership skills in constitutional provisions, governance, and parliamentary procedures
• Participants were mainly from Scheduled Tribes

Key Training Sessions and Workshops

• Workshops on the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act
• Discussions on women’s participation in governance
• Focus on leadership in education, rural development, and government schemes for tribal communities

Special Visits to Government Institutions

• Participants visited important locations such as:
  • Parliament House
  • Rashtrapati Bhawan
  • Samvidhan Sadan
  • Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
• Aimed at giving participants a deeper understanding of government functioning

Commemoration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 150th Birth Anniversary

• The launch of Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 coincided with the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a tribal freedom fighter
• Honoring his legacy in empowering tribal communities

Dignitaries and Key Speakers

• Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker, inaugurated the event
• Annapurna Devi (Women and Child Development) and Jual Oram (Tribal Affairs) emphasized women’s leadership in governance
• Vijaya Rahatkar, NCW Chairperson, stressed the significance of women’s political participation

Building on the Success of Previous Initiatives

• Panchayat Se Parliament 2020 previously empowered women Sarpanch across India
• Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 further aims to strengthen leadership among tribal women leaders
• Focus on enhancing their participation in governance and shaping India’s political future

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