Mumbai, Mar 7 (Reporter) Special Gram Sabhas will be organised in every Gram Panchayat across Maharashtra on March 8, International Women's Day. state Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare announced on Friday Tatkare said the primary objective of these special Gram Sabhas is to establish a widespread movement for women's rights, implement effective policies at the village level to enhance women's quality of life, and take concrete measures for their safety. Tatkare urged local administration, NGOs, women's self-help groups, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, and citizens to take the initiative for women's upliftment through these Gram Sabhas. Maharashtra has a historic tradition of fighting for women's safety, empowerment, and fundamental rights. Drawing inspiration from the works of Rajmata Jijabai, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar, and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, the government is committed to ensuring justice and security for women in today's era. The government is making efforts to implement various schemes for women and children effectively in every village, she said. Through these special Gram Sabhas, extensive public awareness will be created to eradicate child marriages, oppressive widow practices, and unjust superstitions, as well as to increase the birth rate of girls, added Tatkare...////...