Women play very important role in upliftment of Society. It is also felt that the rural women hesitate to come forward and take the initiative individually hence need is felt to strengthen them by mobilizing them in group.

Accordingly, ICDS Department UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has framed Mahila Mandals covering the remote areas under each Anganwadi Centres.

Mahila Mandal Comprises of local women’s

1. Lady Sarpanch / Lady Member of Panchayat Chairman
2. Anganwadi Worker Member Secretary
3. Primary School Lady Teacher Member
4. Train Dai Member
5. Social Worker Member
6. Gram Sevika Member

Regular meeting of Malila Mandal is to be conducted at their level covering the local issues. Women are mobilized to raise the voice against practices among villages like early marriage / School droop out / Child labour / Girl child issues etc.

Women can also be kept awarded on general issues regarding their rights etc. and the various scheme implemented by the Govt. of India for their benefit.

Changes in Women can definitely bring a change in the Society and we can move head for betterment.

The Department is inviting comments in this regards from expertise in the field so that the same can be adopted by the Department of these unprivileged rural people can get the benefit what they deserve.