MoPR to Host National Conference of Women Elected Representatives under Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan on 11th March 2026

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will host a one-day National Conference of Women Elected Representatives on March 11, 2026, in New Delhi. This event will celebrate one year of the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and serve as a platform to strengthen women-led grassroots governance. Outstanding women leaders will be honored, and new initiatives will be launched during the conference. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Conference Details:** * A one-day National Conference of Women Elected Representatives will be held on March 11, 2026, in New Delhi. * The conference marks one year of the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan. * It aims to celebrate and strengthen women-led grassroots governance in India. * **Attendees and Dignitaries:** * The conference will be attended by Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, and Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports. * Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, senior officials, approximately 700 participants including Women Elected Representatives, and representatives of UN agencies will attend. * **Event Highlights:** * Outstanding Beacon Women Panchayat Leaders will be honored. * A Compendium of Best Practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats and Stories of Transformation will be launched. * Nirbhaya initiatives of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will also be launched. * Two technical sessions will be held: one on Women Leadership and Decision-making in Rural Governance and another on developing Model Women Friendly Gram Panchayats. * **Background of Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan:** * Launched on March 4, 2025, in New Delhi. * Aims to strengthen the leadership, decision-making authority, and governance role of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) at the grassroots. * Under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), 7,18,434 WERs were trained and 1,21,512 WERs capacitated in 2025–26. * 744 Model Women Friendly Gram Panchayats have been identified across 32 States/UTs. * Dedicated dashboards are in place to track progress on indicators related to governance, health, nutrition, education, skill development, economic opportunities, safety, and security. **Impact Analysis** * **Women Elected Representatives (WERs):** * **Impact:** Opportunity to be recognized for outstanding performance, share best practices, and gain insights into leadership and decision-making for improved rural governance. They will also learn about new initiatives. * **Action Required:** Participate in the National Conference on March 11, 2026, in New Delhi. * **Ministry of Panchayati Raj:** * **Impact:** Platform to showcase achievements of the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan, launch new initiatives, and facilitate knowledge exchange among stakeholders. * **Action Required:** Organize and host the National Conference. * **State/UT Governments:** * **Impact:** Opportunity to nominate outstanding women leaders for recognition and contribute to the dissemination of best practices. * **Action Required:** Identify and present Beacon Women Panchayat Leaders for the event. * **United Nations Agencies:** * **Impact:** Opportunity to participate in discussions and observe efforts towards strengthening women's role in local governance. * **Action Required:** Attend the conference as participants.

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