CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The country’s first-ever, ‘Balika Panchayat’, has started in five villages of Gujarat’s Kutch district. The initiative aims to promote the social and political development of the girls and ensure their active participation in politics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gujarat is the first state in the country to launch Balika Panchayat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid stress on women- led development instead of women’s development. Balika Panchayat is a step in this direction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The novel initiative of Balika Panchayat started in four villages of the Kutch district – Kunaria, Maska, Motagua, and Vadsar – about a year ago. The aim is to encourage the “social and political development of the girls” and also ensure their active participation in politics.

Detailed explanation-4: -Main objective of the Balika Panchayat is to promote social and political development of girl child. It also seeks to remove evil practices like child marriage and dowry system from society. It aims for girls to get their nominations done in decision-making process in Panchayat.