From a small panchayat in Tamil Nadu, a lesson in what women in power can mean
Indian Express·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Varaganoor gram panchayat in Tamil Nadu, led by women president Subbulakshmi and vice-president Induja S, received the 2024 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Award for being women-friendly. Six of eight ward members are women. The panchayat implemented water tanks, solar street lights, CCTV cameras, school renovations, and self-help groups. Subbulakshmi, a Class 5-educated dairy farmer, transformed into a confident leader. Induja, college-educated, focuses on youth involvement.
Key Entities
Varaganoor gram panchayatSubbulakshmiInduja STamil NaduDeen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas PuraskarPresident Droupadi MurmuMadurai