Context : “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” Initiative launched by the government.
Relevance: GS 2 (Governance)
Launch Details:
- Inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday.
- Purpose: To educate 500+ women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions on India’s Constitution and parliamentary procedures.
Commemoration:
- Marks the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.
Programme Highlights:
- Workshops and sessions to provide insight into legislative processes and democratic institutions.
- Guided tours of the new Parliament House, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Goal: Enhance understanding of India’s legislative process and the functioning of democratic institutions for women leaders in local governance.
