balika panchayat

IAS Minal Karanwal introduced ‘Balika Panchayat’ to empower young girls in Maharashtra to become active citizens and tackle local issues like alcoholism, child marriage, and lymphatic filariasis.

IAS Minal Karanwal, chief executive officer of Nanded Zila Parishad, has introduced the concept of ‘Balika Panchayat’ in Nanded district of Maharashtra. It helps young girls become active citizens who are able to target and address local issues.