New Delhi– The Ministry of Panchayati Raj noted the very first anniversary of ‘Sashakt Panchayat– Netri Abhiyan’ with a national conference focusing on chosen ladies agents from country bodies.
- ‘Nirbhay Raho’ Initiative: Launched to bolster women’s safety in panchayats under the Nirbhaya Fund.
- Ability Structure: Focused on training 1 45 million women agents on lawful rights and management.
- Sensitization: Targeting 1 75 million male representatives on gender equal rights.
- Facilities: Includes critical CCTV camera setups throughout backwoods.
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted the crucial duty of women in grassroots democracy, noting their 46 % depiction in Panchayati Raj institutions. Financial support for regional bodies has actually raised substantially, with 4, 35, 236 crore advised for 2026 – 31 by the 16 th Money Commission.
