The correct answer is: D. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Programme for Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of panchayats was launched in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 25 January 2023. The programme is being implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The objective of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of EWRs to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities. The programme will provide training and capacity building support to EWRs in areas such as financial management, governance, and leadership.
The programme will be implemented in a phased manner over a period of three years. In the first phase, the programme will be implemented in 100 districts across the country. In the second phase, the programme will be extended to 200 districts, and in the third phase, it will be extended to all the districts in the country.
The programme is expected to benefit over 1 lakh EWRs. It is expected to improve the governance of panchayats and enhance the participation of women in decision-making.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A is incorrect because Nagaur is a city in Rajasthan. The Programme for Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of panchayats was not launched in Nagaur.
- Option B is incorrect because Ranchi is a city in Jharkhand. The Programme for Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of panchayats was not launched in Ranchi.
- Option C is incorrect because Patna is a city in Bihar. The Programme for Capacity Building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of panchayats was not launched in Patna.