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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Mandya dist made remarkable progress in creating inclusive rural governance: ZP CEO
Mandya: Mandya district made remarkable progress in creating inclusive and participatory rural governance by successfully organising Children's Gram Sabhas and Women's Gram Sabhas, securing first and seventh place in the state rankings respectively, said KR Nandini, chief executive officer, zilla panchayat. Nandini said, "Under the district's summer camp initiative, 216 gram panchayats conducted Children's Grama Sabhas, achieving 90% coverage, placing Mandya at the top in the state. The sabhas included interactive activities aimed at raising awareness among children on civic engagement and local governance. An impressive 17,500 children registered and benefited from the initiative, which was recognised as a significant milestone in the district's child-focused development efforts. " Of the 233 gram panchayats in the district, 212 conducted Women's Grama Sabhas, reaching 92% implementation. As part of the Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat Campaign, held from March 8 to June 30, 2025, these meetings aimed at encouraging women's empowerment and boosting their active participation in local governance. CEO Nandini attributed the success of these initiatives to the collaborative efforts of gram panchayat presidents, vice-presidents, elected representatives, panchayat development officers, and support staff. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Innovative celebrations On National Panchayat Raj Day, all 233 gram panchayats across Mandya celebrated the occasion with unique and creative events to enhance community involvement in local governance. These celebrations emphasised transparency, inclusion, and the importance of grassroots democratic participation. In an inspiring feat, Annuru gram panchayat of Maddur taluk earned a place in the India Book of Records for organising a large-scale rangoli drawing event to promote women's participation in governance. As part of the celebration, 1,418 out of 1,544 households in the village created rangolis using natural colours on the same day, symbolising unity, creativity, and empowerment. Nandini commended the elected representatives and staff of Annuru panchayat for their outstanding work, calling it a benchmark for other panchayats in the district. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
Mandya district sets benchmark in successful implementation of Children's Gram Sabhas
Mandya district has set a benchmark in inclusive rural governance by successfully implementing Children's Gram Sabhas and Women's Gram Sabhas. The district secured first place in the State for organising Children's Gram Sabhas and seventh place for Women's Gram Sabhas. This recognition highlights Mandya's efforts to empower women and children at the village level, said Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini K.R. on Thursday. As part of a summer camp initiative, 216 out of 233 Gram Panchayats (GPs) conducted Children's Gram Sabhas, involving more than 17,500 children in awareness-building activities focused on rights, responsibilities, and community involvement. Similarly, 212 GPs organised Women's Gram Sabhas since March, achieving a 92% implementation rate. These forums encouraged women's participation in local governance and development planning. On April 24, all 233 GPs celebrated National Panchayati Raj Day, hosting events to strengthen public engagement in rural governance. A standout initiative came from Annooru GP in Maddur taluk, which entered the India Book of Records by organising a large-scale rangoli event on Panchayati Raj Day. The event, themed around women's empowerment, saw the participation from nearly all 1,544 households in the village, drawing 1,418 rangolis using natural colours. Ms. Nandini praised the effort as a 'model of best practices' in community participation, adding that several other GPs in the district are now adopting similar approaches.
