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State Govt's Adishakti Abhiyan To Honour Women Leading Change
Nagpur: To institutionalise women's empowerment at the grassroots level, Maharashtra govt has launched Adishakti Abhiyan, a comprehensive state-wide campaign aimed at addressing challenges faced by women and celebrating their leadership in local governance.
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The initiative is being implemented under the guidance of women and child development (WCD) department through a meticulously structured, multi-tiered monitoring system.
The campaign focuses on critical areas such as women's health, education, social security, and economic self-reliance, with special emphasis on gram panchayats that actively champion these causes. To recognise such efforts, the state has introduced Adishakti Puraskar, a three-tiered award system that will be conferred at the taluka, district, and state levels.
According to a govt resolution (GR) dated July 1, evaluation of progress and performance will be based on specific indicators and milestones. The review period is set from January to February 2026, with award ceremonies expected to take place in March 2026. The GR also clarifies that for the current year, developmental works done from May 22 to December 31, 2025 will be considered, as the official launch of the campaign came mid-year.
To ensure proper execution and transparency, the state has reconstituted evaluation committees at every level. At the taluka level, the panel will include group development officer, health officer (preferably female), senior anganwadi supervisors, representatives from NGOs working in the women's sector, and child development project officers. Similarly, district-level committees will be headed by collector and include senior officials from health, education, rural development, and WCD departments.
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These committees will be responsible for assessing the activities and impact of participating gram panchayats and recommending eligible entries for awards.
With Adishakti, the state aims to fuel a silent revolution — one that empowers women not just as beneficiaries, but as leaders shaping the future of rural Maharashtra.
