State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 08 Jan 2026

Workshop on Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats

Why in News?

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a National Workshop on Best Practices of Model Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats at YASHADA, Pune in January 2026.

Key Points:

• Focus Areas: It focuses on gender-responsive governance, women’s participation, safety, education, health, and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
• Aim: To develop Model Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats as experiential learning centres for sharing innovative strategies.
• Model Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats: This Initiative was launched on 5 March 2025 to establish at least one such Panchayat in each district. 
• Coverage: 744 Gram Panchayats across 32 States/UTs identified under the initiative.
• Indicator: Dashboard of 35 indicators to track progress of women-friendly initiatives.

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Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats

Vice-President Launched Book “Sing, Dance and Lead

Why in News? 

The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, launched the book “Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada” at an event held in New Delhi. 

Key Points 

• Author: The book is authored by Hindol Sengupta. 
• Focus: Value-based leadership. 
• Philosophy: Emphasises ethical leadership, moral clarity, service orientation, and inner discipline. 
• Inspirational Figure: Draws leadership lessons from the life of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON. 
• Key Message: Leadership should be inclusive, joyful, and rooted in humility, rather than authority.

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• Vice-President  
•  ISKCON