Panchayati Raj

India showcased women-led Panchayati Raj at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi, highlighting training, women-friendly Gram Panchayats and grassroots governance.

Nirbhay Chetna is a Ministry of Panchayati Raj initiative to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women’s safety, dignity and gender equality.

The presence of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions is growing, but patriarchal practices like ‘sarpanch pati’ reveal systemic barriers. Discover how women in Panchayats are challenging norms and driving change.