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PM Modi to Address Women's Power Conference on Reservation Implementation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a national 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in Delhi to discuss boosting women's participation in Parliament and state legislatures. The event brings together women from diverse sectors to reinforce the commitment to women-led development as central to the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. It highlights the government's push to operationalize the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in 2023, which reserves one-third of legislative seats for women. The implementation is tied to a delayed census and a forthcoming delimitation exercise that could significantly increase the number of Lok Sabha seats.

Key Points: PM Modi Addresses Nari Shakti Sammelan on Women's Reservation

  • PM Modi addresses Nari Shakti Sammelan
  • Focus on women's reservation in legislatures
  • Event supports Nari Shakti Vandan Act implementation
  • Part of Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
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Delhi: PM Modi to address Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan today

PM Modi addresses a national conference on women's reservation in legislatures, discussing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

"It will further conversations around boosting participation of women... in Parliament and state assemblies. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will address a national-level 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' in support of the proposed amendment to operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

PM Modi said that the event will take forward the conversations around boosting the participation of women in Parliament and state legislatures.

"At 11 AM today, will take part in the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan in Delhi. This programme brings together women from different walks of life. It will further conversations around boosting participation of women in the efforts to create a Viksit Bharat, including ensuring greater participation for them in Parliament and state assemblies," PM Modi wrote on X.

According to the PMO, the event will bring together representatives from different sectors such as government, academia, science, sports, entrepreneurship, media, social work and culture.

The Sammelan is being organised to reinforce the commitment towards greater participation of women in shaping India's development trajectory, a press release from the PMO stated. It will also highlight the increasing role of women in governance and leadership across all levels, from Panchayats to Parliament. The programme will underscore the importance of enhanced representation of women in decision-making processes.

The Sammelan will highlight the role of women in the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. It will reflect the government's continued commitment towards women-led development as a central pillar of the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.

In September 2023, Parliament passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provided for the reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. A Parliament session is being convened on April 16 for the implementation of women's reservation.

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam tied women's reservation to the new census and delimitation. Due to census delays, the plan is to proceed with the 2011 census data.

The Lok Sabha seats may increase from 543 to 816 post-amendment.

The Government has planned two major amendments, including a separate Delimitation Bill. Both bills need to be passed as Constitutional amendments for women's reservation. Keeping up with the status quo, there is no provision for OBC reservation, and SC/ST reservation will continue.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the implementation is key. Tying it to delimitation and using 2011 census data is problematic. Many states' demographics have changed significantly. Hope the process is fair and doesn't get stuck in further delays.
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Ananya R
As a young professional, I'm excited to see more women in leadership roles. Representation matters! My mother was a sarpanch and it transformed our village. Imagine the impact at the national level. 🙌
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Vikram M
Increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816? That's a massive change. While women's reservation is welcome, we must also discuss the increased cost of governance and ensure it leads to better outcomes, not just more politicians.
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Sarah B
Observing from abroad, this seems like a significant democratic reform. India setting an example for women's political participation. The focus on women from all sectors - sports, science, entrepreneurship - is particularly impressive.
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Karthik V
The bill has been passed, which is great. But respectfully, the conversation should also include a quota within this quota for OBC women. Their representation is crucial for true social justice. Hope future amendments address this.
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Meera T
From Panchayat to Parliament! This is the real strength of Indian democracy. When women lead at the grassroots

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