New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- More than 200 women legislators from 25 states are set to participate in a two-day All-India Capacity Building Workshop on "Gender-Responsive Governance" organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Faridabad from September 7.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is scheduled to inaugurate the programme as the chief guest.

The workshop, aimed at strengthening the political, legislative and leadership capabilities of women representatives, will commence at 10:30 am on September 7 at the Taj Surajkund Resort in Faridabad, the NCW said on Monday.

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar met Birla on Monday and formally invited him to the event. During the meeting, Rahatkar said the Lok Sabha Speaker's presence and guidance wou...