# NCW concludes workshop for women legislators

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ncw-workshop-for-women-legislators
> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:39:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) concluded its two-day capacity-building workshop, ‘She is a Changemaker’, held in Faridabad, Haryana, on September 7-8. The initiative, led by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, aimed to strengthen the leadership, knowledge, and governance skills of women legislators.

The event saw participation from women legislators representing more than 25 states and Union Territories. During the proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the attendees, emphasizing the “historic necessity” of implementing a 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also attended, highlighting the transformative potential of women’s leadership in nation-building.

Technical sessions provided specialized training on several key areas. Led by Madhulika Kaushik, sessions focused on effective public leadership, while Neelam Gorhe led discussions on gender-responsive governance and gender budgeting. Additionally, Saharanpur Chief Development Officer Sumit Mahajan conducted sessions regarding the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in advancing women’s empowerment.

## Claims

- The NCW organized a two-day Capacity Building Programme for Women Legislators under its ‘She Is a Change Maker’ initiative. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The workshop included women legislators from more than 25 states and Union Territories. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described the initiative as a confluence of Nari Shakti and nation-building. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the need for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. (single source)
- Sumit Mahajan, Saharanpur Chief Development Officer, led a session on Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). (single source)
- Neelam Gorhe led a session on gender-responsive governance and gender budgeting. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: National Commission for Women concludes workshop for women legislators

The National Commission for Women concluded a two-day workshop for women legislators from over 25 states to enhance leadership, governance, and gender-responsive policymaking.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-commission-for-women-concludes-workshop-for-women-legislators

### 2026-09-05: National Commission for Women to host workshop for women legislators

The National Commission for Women is hosting a two-day workshop in Faridabad for women legislators from 22 states to focus on gender-responsive governance and leadership capacity building.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-commission-for-women-to-host-workshop-for-female-legislators

### 2026-08-31: National Commission for Women to host workshop for 200 women legislators

The National Commission for Women will host a two-day workshop in Faridabad on September 7 for over 200 women legislators to enhance political leadership and gender-responsive governance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-commission-for-women-to-host-workshop-for-200-women-legislators

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