Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat Held on Kartavya Path to Mark International Women's Day 2026
Ministry of WCD organised Shakti Walk on Kartavya Path with 3,000 women from 150+ organisations on International Women's Day 2026.
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Key Points for RAS
- Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Shakti Walk (#SheLeadsBharat) on Kartavya Path, New Delhi on March 8, 2026 for International Women's Day
- The walk covered approximately two kilometres from India Gate to Vijay Chowk between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM
- Around 3,000 women from over 150 ministries, departments and organisations participated
- The 2026 UN International Women's Day theme was Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.
- India emphasised its shift from development for women to women-led development as a pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047
- Nearly half of all elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions are women
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the 'Shakti Walk — #SheLeadsBharat' on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on March 8, 2026 to mark International Women's Day. The walk covered approximately two kilometres from India Gate to Vijay Chowk between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, with around 3,000 women from over 150 ministries, departments and organisations participating. This year's UN theme was 'Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.' India emphasised its shift from 'development for women' to 'women-led development' as a pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047, highlighting that nearly half of all elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions are women.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What was the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat event held on International Women's Day 2026 and where did it take place?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat on March 8, 2026 on Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The approximately 2 km walk ran from India Gate to Vijay Chowk between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Around 3,000 women from over 150 ministries, departments and organisations participated.
2 What was the UN theme for International Women's Day 2026?
The UN theme for International Women's Day 2026 was Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. India used the occasion to emphasise its shift from development for women to women-led development as a key pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047.
3 How many women participated in the Shakti Walk on Kartavya Path for International Women's Day 2026?
Around 3,000 women participated in the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat on Kartavya Path on March 8, 2026. They represented more than 150 ministries, departments and organisations. The walk stretched approximately 2 km from India Gate to Vijay Chowk.
4 What share of elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions are women according to the International Women's Day 2026 data?
Nearly half (approximately 50%) of all elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are women, as highlighted during the Shakti Walk event. This statistic was cited as evidence of India's progress in achieving women-led development under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
5 Which ministry organised the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat event in 2026 and what is its significance?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat. The event marked International Women's Day 2026 (March 8) and highlighted India's commitment to transitioning from development for women to women-led development, a cornerstone of the Viksit Bharat 2047 framework.
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