Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to boost women-led development: Delhi CM

The ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ will enable women-led development in the country in a big way, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.

Addressing a gathering of women from different walks of life at ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gupta appealed for support for the legislation.

She thanked the prime minister for a series of schemes launched under his leadership, which have provided women with a dignified life and opened avenues for them in various fields.

“The women can excellently accomplish even the most difficult tasks when provided an opportunity – you gave this message,” Gupta said.

The ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, more commonly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, was passed in 2023.

Sources said the Union Cabinet has cleared a draft Bill to amend the Act, proposing an increase in Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women, to be implemented from the 2029 general elections.

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The government has extended the Budget Session of Parliament and a special three-day sitting will be held from April 16 to 18, where the amendment Bill is expected to be discussed and passed.