National Commission for Women Concludes Leadership Conclave
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini commended female lawmakers at the valedictory session of the two-day She is a Change Maker Faridabad workshop.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized the leadership capacity-building event at Surajkund in Faridabad.
The national event brought together women MLAs and Legislative Council members from 20 states and two Union Territories.
Chief Minister Saini noted that women representatives act as architects of social change rather than passive observers.
Workshop Structure and Event Metrics Overview
| Parameter / Metric | Official Event & Operational Details |
| Event Name | She is a Change Maker Capacity Building Program |
| Organizing Authority | National Commission for Women (NCW) |
| Key Leadership Present | CM Nayab Singh Saini & NCW Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar |
| Event Location | Surajkund, Faridabad District, Haryana |
| Delegate Representation | Female Representatives from 20 States and 2 Union Territories |
| Core Training Focus | Legislative Procedures, Policy Design, Public Communication |
The program aimed to strengthen legislative knowledge, communication skills, and policy design capabilities among elected female representatives.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar and her technical team managed specialized training modules during the interactive sessions.
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Delegates shared successful governance innovations from their home states, providing practical frameworks for regional adoption.
Saini emphasized that integrating women’s perspectives into policy frameworks enhances accountability and democratic governance.
Key Initiatives for Women’s Empowerment in Haryana
| Scheme / Policy Name | Direct Target Group & Financial Allocations |
| Panchayati Raj Reservation | 50% reservation for women in local rural bodies |
| Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi | ₹2,100 monthly financial aid (Over ₹2,000 crore transferred) |
| Har Ghar-Har Grihini | LPG cylinders provided at ₹500 (Over ₹340 crore subsidy) |
| Mudra & Jan Dhan Expansion | Direct credit and banking access for rural women entrepreneurs |
During his address, the Chief Minister outlined specific welfare programs implemented across Haryana to support female citizens.
He pointed to Haryana’s decision to reserve 50% of seats in Panchayati Raj Institutions for women as a key reform.
The Chief Minister noted that local female leadership brings transparency and responsiveness to rural administration.
Saini also referenced central initiatives, including the Jan Dhan Yojana and Ujjwala Yojana, which improve financial inclusion.
Training Modules and Program Objectives
| Session Module | Core Curriculum & Operational Training |
| Legislative Oversight | Fact-based debate, bill scrutiny, and parliamentary procedure |
| Policy Innovation | Case studies on gender-responsive budgeting across states |
| Public Communication | Media engagement and constituent issue escalation |
| Leadership & Strategy | Navigating administrative channels for local constituency goals |
The workshop covered key aspects of legislative work, including bill analysis and parliamentary procedure.
Instructors trained participants on raising constituent concerns effectively within legislative assemblies.
Organizers noted that the She is a Change Maker Faridabad workshop serves as a model for future regional leadership drives.
Additional information on NCW capacity-building programs is available on the National Commission for Women Official Portal.
The conclave closed with a collective commitment from participants to advance inclusive governance across state legislatures.