India Showcases Women’s Leadership in Local Governance at UN Event

India Showcases Women’s Leadership in Local Governance at UN Event

Event Overview

  • Title: Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way
  • Organizers: Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
  • Date: 3rd May, 2024
  • Venue: United Nations Headquarters, New York
  • Livestream: Ministry of Panchayati Raj, GoI social media pages
  • Time: 10:45 PM (IST) on 3rd May, 2024
  • Event Link: WebTV UN

Inauguration and Keynote Speakers

  • Inauguration: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations
  • Opening Remarks: Highlighting the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in advancing gender equality
  • Keynote Speaker: Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, GoI

Panel Discussion

  • Panelists:
    1. Smt. Supriya Das Datta, Sabhadhipati, Sepahijala Zilla Parishad, Tripura
    2. Smt. Kunuku Hema Kumari, Sarpanch, Pekeru Gram Panchayat, Andhra Pradesh
    3. Smt. Neeru Yadav, Sarpanch, Lambi Aheer Gram Panchayat, Rajasthan
  • Topics: Women’s leadership in Panchayats, role in social sector programs, promotion of women and girl-friendly Panchayats

Special Guests

  • Guests:
    • Mr. Pio Smith, UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director
    • Ms. Andrea M. Wojnar, UNFPA India Representative
    • Shri Alok Prem Nagar, Joint Secretary, MoPR

Objectives

  • Highlight India’s model of empowering Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions
  • Showcase EWRs’ contributions to SDG localization, gender equality, poverty alleviation, and inclusive development
  • Advocate for global recognition and support for India’s model

Initiatives and Success Stories

  • Initiatives:
    • Leadership and Management Development Programme for elected representatives
  • Success Stories:
    • Promotion of women’s involvement in decision-making processes
    • Awareness campaigns about government schemes and programs
    • Initiatives to combat gender stereotypes, promote education, and environmental conservation

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. Who is inaugurating the side event titled “Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way”?
    • A) Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj
    • B) Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj
    • C) Mr. Pio Smith
    • D) Smt. Kunuku Hema Kumari
    Answer: B) Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj
  2. Which ministry has taken a proactive leadership role in localizing and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in rural India?
    • A) Ministry of External Affairs
    • B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
    • C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
    • D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
    Answer: C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  3. Who among the following received training in the first batch of MoPR’s Leadership and Management Development Programme at IIM Ahmedabad?
    • A) Smt. Supriya Das Datta
    • B) Smt. Kunuku Hema Kumari
    • C) Smt. Neeru Yadav
    • D) Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj
    Answer: A) Smt. Supriya Das Datta
  4. Which of the following initiatives aims to reduce plastic usage and organize large-scale plantation drives for environmental preservation?
    • A) Leadership and Management Development Programme
    • B) Girls’ education campaign
    • C) My Tree–My Friend campaign
    • D) Medical camps organization
    Answer: C) My Tree–My Friend campaign
  5. What is the focus of “Theme 9: Women-Friendly Panchayat” under India’s thematic approach to localize the SDGs?
    • A) Safeguarding and promoting the interests of women
    • B) Improving agricultural practices
    • C) Enhancing infrastructure development
    • D) Promoting tourism in rural areas
    Answer: A) Safeguarding and promoting the interests of women