How does effective governance lead to real impact for women and communities?

This Women's Day, we bring to you the first episode of 'Governance in Action: For All Women', featuring a conversation with Ms. Leena Nandan, a 1987 batch IAS (retd.) officer. From being a part of the burgeoning women’s Self Help Group (SHG) movement in Uttar Pradesh in the 90s to spearheading grassroots health campaigns that broke significant barriers to information access, Ms. Nandan gives us a brief glimpse into her 3 decade long career in governance, shedding light on the tremendously complex task of public service delivery in India. Having worked closely with communities, she reflects on the importance of making interventions relatable and why a bottom-up approach — one that works with women, not just for them — is key to sustainable development. 

(Governance in Action: For All Women is a special series featuring government officers who have seen firsthand the impact of effective governance on citizen lives, especially women.)