Adishakti Abhiyan for Women’s Empowerment

Current Context : Maharashtra Cabinet approved the “Adishakti Abhiyan”, timed to commemorate Ahilyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversary, to intensify delivery of women-and-child welfare schemes across the state.

About Adishakti Abhiyan

• Objective:
  • Eradicate malnutrition, reduce infant/maternal mortality, and combat child marriage and domestic violence.
  • Strengthen women’s participation in Panchayati Raj
• Structure:
  • Committees at village, taluka, district, division, and state levels.
  • Mandatory involvement of all Panchayat Samitis for grassroots outreach.
• Adishakti Awards:
  • Annual recognition (first week of March) for outstanding Gram Panchayats in women’s empowerment.
• Budget: ₹10.50 crore (FY 2025–26), managed by the State Women & Child Development Department.

Implementation Partners

• Anganwadi Workers and Taluka Protection Officers for community camps.
• NGOs for training on gender rights, nutrition, and legal aid.