The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam—popularly referred to as the Nari Shakti Bandhan Bill—is a landmark law passed by the Indian Parliament in 2023 to enhance women’s representation in politics.
Key Highlights:
- 33% Reservation for Women: The law reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies.
- Inclusion of SC/ST Seats: The quota also applies within seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Implementation Timeline: The reservation will come into effect after the next delimitation exercise, which will follow the first census conducted after the law’s passage.
- Rotation System: Reserved constituencies for women will rotate periodically
Significance:
- Aims to empower women politically and ensure greater participation in governance.
- Seen as a major step toward gender equality in India’s democratic framework.
- Builds on earlier reservation policies already implemented in Panchayati Raj institutions.
Background:
The bill had been pending for decades and was finally passed during a special session of Parliament in September 2023, marking a historic moment in India’s legislative journey toward inclusive representation.
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