Parliament – Sessions, Procedures, Motions, Committees etc

Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0

Prelims Only | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Panchayats & Local Bodies
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Prelims level: Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0

Why in the News?

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” which seeks to give insight into the Constitution and parliamentary procedures to over 500 women representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions from across the country.

About “Panchayat Se Parliament”

  • The second edition of the program was organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
  • The program brought together 502 elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes, hailing from 22 states and Union Territories across India.
  • Objectives: The primary objectives of Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 were to:
    • Empower women representatives by enhancing their understanding of constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures, and governance frameworks.
    • Recognize the contributions of women leaders in areas such as education, rural development, and community welfare.
  • The first edition of the program, Panchayat Se Parliament 1.0, was held in January 2024.
  • It involved over 500 women sarpanches from across India and was organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

About National Commission for Women (NCW)

    • The NCW is a statutory body formed on 31 January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, to address women’s issues.
    • First Chairperson: Jayanti Patnaik.
    • Constitutional Provisions: Articles 15(3), 14, and 21 provide gender-neutral safeguards.
  • Objectives:
    • Represent women’s rights in India and provide a platform for their concerns.
    • Campaign topics: Dowry, politics, labor exploitation, police abuses, and equal representation in jobs.
  • Composition:
    • Chairperson: Nominated by the Central Government.
    • Five Members: Experts from fields like law, education, health, and women’s welfare.
    • Special Representation: One member each from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Powers:
    • Provide policy consultations.
    • Issue summons and requisition public records.
    • Receive evidence on affidavits and enforce attendance.
  • Functions:
    • Annual Reports: Submit reports on women’s safeguards.
    • Investigation: Examine laws and constitutional protections.
    • Scrutiny: Review laws and recommend amendments.
    • Complaint Handling: Address rights violations and welfare laws.
    • Development Assessment: Monitor progress at national and state levels.
    • Systemic Improvements: Identify and resolve limitations in women’s welfare systems.

 

PYQ:

[2017] Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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