<h1>Government Seeks Proposals to Expand Nari Adalat Programme for Women's Grievance Redressal at Gram Panchayat Level</h1> The government is seeking proposals from states and Union territories to expand the Nari Adalat programme, currently piloted in Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, and Karnataka. This initiative, part of the 'Sambal' sub-scheme under Mission Shakti, provides women with an alternative grievance redressal mechanism at the gram panchayat level. The Union Budget 2025-26 has increased gender-focused allocations to 8.86% of the total budget, with Rs 4.49 lakh crore designated for women's welfare. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is advancing efforts in gender equality and women-led development, emphasizing women entrepreneurship and tackling malnutrition through various initiatives.