Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann flags off first train of women sarpanch, panch delegation to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded
Terming it as a 'red letter day', the CM said the delegation departed from the state on Wednesday for Maharashtra to participate in the National Convention of Women Panchayats. He said the delegation comprised representatives from high-performing panchayats. The purpose of the visit was to enable Punjab's women sarpanches and panches to gain new experiences through mutual discussions with panchayat representatives from other states, he said, adding that this would enable these elected representatives to further ensure the holistic development of their respective villages.
"The panchayats are the 'Pillars of Democracy' and in villages, schools, dispensaries, veterinary hospitals, and other public welfare arrangements are directly managed under the supervision of the panchayats. In light of this, the move was crucial, as all the departments related to village development function under panchayat oversight," said Mann and expressed hope that the visit would boost the confidence of women representatives and help them gain new insights for the development of villages.
Meanwhile, the CM said the govt would also facilitate these women to pay obeisance at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded. He reiterated that this initiative was undertaken to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib, adding that the govt would bear the entire cost of boarding and lodging for these women. Mann said this special train had been arranged to facilitate their visit to the sacred site, adding that two more such trains would be sent shortly.
He emphasised that Nanded Sahib holds immense spiritual importance for every Punjabi, and many aspired to visit it at least once in their lifetime. He added that these women exemplify the spirit of
women empowerment
, and the govt wanted to honour their contributions by enabling them to undertake this pilgrimage. Mann expressed hope that the representatives from panchayats would pray for peace, progress, and prosperity of the state and its people.
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