The initiative aims to equip party representatives in local self-government bodies with the skills and knowledge required to address pressing civic challenges. State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal, along with senior party leaders, social activists, and subject experts, will guide participants

In the 59-member body, Shiv Sena won 21 seats, nine short of a majority, while the NCP secured 16 seats and the BJP bagged 15, paving the way for a BJP-NCP coalition to take control