Empowering Women PRIs Leaders:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched two key initiatives — Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP) — to promote gender-sensitive governance and empower Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan A nationwide capacity-building initiative for Women Elected Representatives (WERs) of PRIs. Strengthen leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and active participation in rural governance. Focuses on eliminating the “Mukhiya Pati” or “Sarpanch Pati” culture, ensuring that WERs exercise their authority independently