Om Birla Celebrates Women Leadership at ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla celebrated women’s leadership at the ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ event, emphasizing empowerment, gender equality, and grassroots development, with over 500 tribal women representatives participating in the historic gathering.

Om Birla Celebrates Women Leadership at ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’

Empowering Women for Socio-Economic Transformation:

  • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the critical role of women leadership in strengthening Indian democracy.
  • He highlighted the importance of inclusion and empowerment of women, particularly from rural and tribal communities, for socio-economic development.
  • The Nari Shakti Vandan Act was cited as a significant step towards fostering gender equality and promoting women’s leadership.

Event Highlights and Dignitaries Present

  • The event, ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’, was held at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, organized by PRIDE in collaboration with the National Commission for Women and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
  • Dignitaries included Union Ministers Jual Oram and Annapurna Devi, Minister of State Savitri Thakur, and NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.
  • Over 500 tribal women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) across 22 states and Union Territories

Tributes and Commitment to Women-Led Development

  • Birla paid tributes to the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly, acknowledging their inspiring contributions to India’s democratic foundations.
  • The event reaffirmed India’s dedication to women-led development and grassroots empowerment, showcasing the Government’s commitment to gender equality and the transformative potential of women in leadership roles.

Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0: Key Highlights

  • Organisers: National Commission for Women (NCW), Lok Sabha Secretariat, and Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
  • Occasion: Commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
  • Participants: 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes across 22 states and Union Territories.
  • Objective: Empower women representatives by enhancing understanding of constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures, and governance.
  • Activities: Interactive workshops, sessions with MPs, and tours of New Parliament House, Samvidhan Sadan, and other landmarks.
  • History: Builds on the success of Panchayat Se Parliament 2024, with 500 women sarpanch participants.
  • Significance: Focuses on women-led development, inspired by the 73rd, 74th, and 106th Constitutional Amendments.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times