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):

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
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
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
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
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