The programme aims to strengthen leadership and governance capabilities of women leaders and senior officials from Ethiopia. Dr. Jitendra Singh explained India’s governance framework which operates through a federal structure of 28 States and 8 Union Territories, where responsibilities are distributed across the Union List, State List and Concurrent List. Highlighting India’s progress in women empowerment, Dr. Jitendra Singh referred to the legislation providing one-third reservation for women in Parliament, describing it as a major step toward greater representation of women in decision-making. Dr. Jitendra Singh also spoke about India’s traditional wellness systems under the AYUSH framework, which integrates Ayurveda, Yoga, and other traditional medical systems with modern healthcare. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the National Centre for Good Governance has emerged as a key platform for international cooperation in public administration.

Source: Ethiopian News March 11, 2026 13:27 UTC