Empowering Women in Panchayati Raj: Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats
| Aspect | Details |
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| Why in the news? | Empowering Women PRIs Leaders: Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan & Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats |
| Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan | Nationwide capacity-building initiative for Women Elected Representatives (WERs) to enhance leadership, decision-making, and active participation in PRIs. Focuses on eliminating the "Mukhiya Pati" culture. |
| Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat (MWFGP) | Aims to establish at least one Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat in each district to promote gender-sensitive and girl-friendly governance. |
| Law Primer on Gender-Based Violence | Comprehensive guide for panchayat representatives to address gender-based violence and harmful practices. |
| Current Status of Women in PRIs | Over 1.4 million women elected in PRIs, with Bihar achieving 50% representation, surpassing the 33% reservation quota. |