The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker on January 6, 2025, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

About Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 

The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme is organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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• The event brings together 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes across 22 states and Union Territories.
• Objectives of the Programme
• • Enhance women’s understanding of constitutional values and democratic principles.
  • Empower elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and urban local bodies (ULBs).
  • Provide insights into governance frameworks and parliamentary procedures.
  • Recognize the contributions of women leaders in promoting education and driving rural development.
  • Foster leadership skills and encourage active participation in local governance.

Key Features of the Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0

• The programme includes interactive workshops and sessions led by experts and Members of Parliament (MPs).

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• Delegates will participate in a guided tour of significant locations such as the new Parliament House, Samvidhan Sadan, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• During the event, the Lok Sabha Speaker will lead the delegates in reading the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
• This initiative builds on the success of the Panchayat Se Parliament 2024 programme, which engaged 500 women sarpanch from across India.

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