No independent review of women's leadership in PRIs, Ministry says
The question asked by Shri Khagen Murmu and Dr. Rajesh Mishra sought details on measures to strengthen women's participation and leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), including training, funding, and initiatives, specifically for certain states and districts. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj provided the official answer.
Shri Khagen Murmu, Dr. Rajesh Mishra / Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) scheme implemented since 2022-23
- 23,83,765 Women Elected Representatives (WERs) trained during 2023-24 to 2025-26
- Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan launched in March 2025
- Specialized Training Module 'Championing of Change' for WERs
- Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) measuring performance on 9 themes including Theme 9: Women-Friendly Panchayat
- 1,53,616 WERs trained on the Specialized Module as of 10 July 2026
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Document details
| Official title | Women Representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q333 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 11.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |