Manila (Philippines), July 3 -- Bhongir Lok Sabha MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy participated in the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum in Manila and called for gender-just governance, stressing that women's empowerment is essential for social justice, inclusive governance, a stronger democracy and sustainable economic development.
Addressing the forum on the theme "Gender-Just Governance in the Asia-Pacific," the MP highlighted India's initiatives for women's empowerment, including Anganwadi services, reservation for women in Panchayats and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
He also showcased Telangana government's flagship initiatives such as the Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women, strengthening ...