According to an official document from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, over 260 applications were received from 22 states for the ongoing two-day workshop in Delhi.
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The United Nations’ SheLeads campaign in India, which promotes gender equality in public and political leadership, has seen a sharp rise in interest for its second edition. According to an official document from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, over 260 applications were received from 22 states for the ongoing two-day workshop in Delhi.
Following a rigorous selection process, 36 women have been shortlisted to participate, the statement said.
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Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi inaugurated the event on Thursday. The workshop is designed to support women leaders preparing to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.
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Addressing the gathering, Devi stated that such initiatives are crucial in equipping women with the skills and networks necessary to lead from the front, ensuring that our development agenda is truly inclusive and representative of every voice.
To build political leadership skills and amplify women’s participation in governance, the two-day training programme will host grassroots women leaders, elected representatives, and administrators from across India to foster dialogue.
Over the two days, participants will engage in interactive sessions with Members of Parliament, policy experts, and media strategists, covering topics such as electoral campaigning, governance structures, narrative building, and effective media engagement.
Earlier, the Indian Government passed the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which mandates a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. At present, only 14 percent seats in the current Lok Sabha are held by women MPs, highlighting a huge gap. The ministry noted that initiatives like SheLeads are critical to bridging this representation gap.
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