Lahaul and Spiti: Himachal’s First Women-Led District

Current Context: Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh has become the first in the state where all top administrative and political positions are held by women. This milestone in gender-inclusive governance fulfills Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s commitment to designating a women-led district, announced earlier in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.

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• Objective: To promote gender-inclusive governance and empower women in public leadership.
• Leadership: All key district-level roles—both administrative and political—are held by women officials, including Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Anuradha Rana, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kiran Bhadana, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ilma Afroz, Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) Shikha Simtia and Akanksha Sharma, and Zila Parishad Chairperson Bina Devi.
• Significance: Enhances comfort and accessibility for women citizens in addressing local issues.
• Local Support: MLA Anuradha Rana welcomed the move, highlighting its positive impact on community engagement and gender-sensitive administration.