India showcased women-led Panchayati Raj at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi, highlighting training, women-friendly Gram Panchayats and grassroots governance.
Women in Governance
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India will host ministers and heads of delegation from BRICS countries in Kochi for the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting on 8–9 July 2026.
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Women’s Representation in IAS Hits 41%. Now Comes the Harder Test of Power
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainWomen’s Representation in IAS has reached nearly 41% in the 2024 batch, marking one of the strongest signs of gender diversity in India’s top administrative pipeline. But the real question …
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While women now make up 46% of elected urban representatives, India’s urban bureaucracy remains overwhelmingly male. From planners to police, their absence impacts how cities are built, accessed, and experienced. …