Government is promoting greater participation of women in local governance and political leadership roles

This PIB release highlights government efforts to enhance women's political participation through a 'whole-of-government' approach.

It provides updated statistics on women's representation in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Panchayati Raj Institutions. Key initiatives include the landmark 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' for reservation and the 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for capacity building of women in grassroots governance.