The Ministry of Women and Child Development will implement naari adalat (womens courts) led by womens collectives in the country in a phased manner as an alternate grievance redressal mechanism to resolve petty disputes at the gram panchayat level.
The scheme is part of the Ministry guidelines for the Mission Shakti umbrella scheme. The umbrella scheme comprises of sub-schemes for womens safety and empowerment.
In the beginning, the scheme will be launched in some States and Union Territories, preferably in aspirational districts where elected women representatives head gram panchayat, according to the guidelines.
In the first year, there will be an awareness drive regarding legal, constitutional rights and entitlements. In the second year, a formal set up of women collectives with seven to 11 members will be provided in order to address socio- economic and cultural issues faced by women.