Gujarat is the first state in the country to launch Balika Panchayat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid stress on women- led development instead of women's development. Balika Panchayat is a step in this direction. Presently, the girls participating in the Panchayat elections, not only vote for their own leader, they participate in electioneering, highlighting their aspirations and needs clearly. For sure, present empowered girls as future women will lead to women-led development not only at grassroots level, but also in nation building.<br />”&nbsp;<br />”Establishment of Balika Panchayat have strengthened girl power in Gujarat. It’s a replicable model for other states where child marriage is prevalent or girls education is on the decline. Balika Panchayat have made girls vocal, which is proven by the Gujarat model.<br />”<br />”Balika Sarpanch Garwa Bati of Punaria Panchayat of Kutch District enumerates benefits of Balika Panchayat, encouraging girls for active participation in society and politics.&nbsp;