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Faridabad, Sep 8 (IANS) The National Commission for Women's (NCW) two-day Capacity Building Programme for Women Legislators concluded on Tuesday with a renewed emphasis on strengthening women's contribution to policy-making, governance and inclusive development. The two-day programme, organised under NCW's "She Is a Change Maker" initiative, reaffirmed that stronger women leaders mean stronger voices in governance, stronger communities and a stronger democracy. In his valedictory address, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described the initiative as "a living confluence of Nari Shakti and the collective resolve for nation-building". The Chief Minister expressed happiness at the participation of women legislators from different states, noting that they brought with them their own voices, experiences and working styles. He highlighted that the technical sessions had equipped them with new approaches and perspectives to further strengthen governance and public service. Chief Minister Saini emphasised the transformative potential of women's leadership and the importance of providing women with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to public life and decision-making. He highlighted the resilience demonstrated by women and their ability to successfully perform multiple roles while continuing to contribute to their families, communities and the nation. The NCW's two-day workshop brought together women legislators from more than 25 states and Union Territories with the objective of strengthening their knowledge, skills and leadership capacities and enabling them to play a more effective role in legislative processes, governance and public service. The concluding programme included an address by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the valedictory address by the Chief Minister and distribution of certificates to the participating legislators. On the last day of the workshop, Sumit Mahajan, Saharanpur Chief Development Officer, led a technical session on Self Help Groups (SHGs) and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). The session highlighted the challenges faced by women in accessing formal finance, skills and sustainable livelihoods. A key feature of the concluding day was the Open House Discussion, during which Rahatkar directly engaged with the women legislators and discussed issues emerging from their experiences in public life and their constituencies. The discussion covered several important areas, including women's safety, One Stop Centres, the use of Artificial Intelligence and technology, governance and public service delivery, along with challenges faced by women at the grassroots level. The interactive format enabled the legislators to openly share their concerns, experiences and suggestions, while also discussing possible solutions and best practices. The two-day "She Is a Change Maker" programme concluded with a renewed emphasis on strengthening women's leadership, enhancing their capacity to contribute to policy-making and governance, and creating a sustained network of women legislators committed to responsive and inclusive development. --IANS rch/khz