Recently, the Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker on 6th January 2025, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda.
The event witnessed the participation of 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes (STs) across India.
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 Programme: A women awareness and empowerment initiative to enhance understanding of constitutional and democratic values.
Organised by National Commission for Women (NCW) and Lok Sabha Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Objective: Empower elected women representatives from diverse backgrounds in Panchayats (PRIs) and urban local bodies (ULBs) by providing them insights into constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures, and governance.
Key Features:
Includes interactive workshops by experts and Member of Parliaments (MPs), and guided tours of the New Parliament House, Samvidhan Sadan, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Panchayat Se Parliament Tak 1.0 was conducted in January 2024 with over 500 participants.
Acts for Women Reservation:
73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992 and 1993)
106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023
Birsa Munda led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan), and his birth anniversary is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
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