Udyo Logo

Udyo

Get the Udyo Mobile App

Sign in to save your progress and access all features.

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023 – Women’s Reservation in Legislatures

On April 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed in September 2023 as the 106th Constitutional Amendment. The law provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It aims to improve women's representation in governance and decision-making. Implementation is linked to delimitation and is expected by the 2029 general elections, marking a major step toward gender equality in Indian democracy.

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a major constitutional reform passed in September 2023. It became the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act. On April 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted its importance for Indian democracy.

The Act provides 33% reservation for women in:

  • Lok Sabha
  • State Legislative Assemblies
  • Delhi Legislative Assembly

However, it does not apply to Rajya Sabha or Legislative Councils.

The implementation depends on:

  • Next Census
  • Delimitation exercise (redrawing constituencies)

The government aims to implement it by the 2029 general elections.

Background:

For nearly 30 years, similar bills failed due to lack of consensus and demands for sub-quotas.

Importance:

  • Increases women's political participation
  • Improves governance quality
  • Strengthens inclusive democracy

India currently has low female representation compared to global standards. This law aims to correct that imbalance.

Future Impact:

  • Better policy-making with gender perspective
  • Increased women leadership
  • Progress toward gender equality

🔑 Key Points

  • Passed as 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023
  • Provides 33% reservation for women
  • Applies only to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
  • Linked with Census and delimitation
  • Target year: 2029 elections
  • Reservation valid for 15 years
  • Introduces Articles 330A and 332A
  • Aims to improve democratic inclusiveness

🧠 Concept Link (Very Important)

  • Constitution Amendment under Article 368
  • Delimitation redraws constituency boundaries
  • Reservation system ensures social justice
  • Gender equality under Article 14 and 15
  • Political representation strengthens democracy
  • Sunset clause limits duration of reservation

❓ Practice Questions (MCQ)

Q1. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is which amendment?
A) 101st
B) 103rd
C) 105th
D) 106th

Answer: D

Q2. Reservation percentage for women is:
A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 50%
D) 20%

Answer: B

Q3. Implementation depends on which process?
A) Judiciary approval
B) Delimitation
C) Election Commission decision
D) Parliament session

Answer: B

Q4. Reservation applies to:
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Legislative Councils
D) Supreme Court

Answer: B

Q5. Duration of reservation is:
A) 10 years
B) 20 years
C) 15 years
D) Permanent

Answer: C

📜 Previous Year Question (Similar Type)

Question: Why was the Women's Reservation Bill delayed in India?
Answer: Lack of consensus, demand for sub-quotas, and political opposition delayed its passage.

⚠️ Examiner Trap

Students often think reservation applies to Rajya Sabha.
It applies only to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

🧭 Exam Tip

Focus on amendment number, articles added, and link with delimitation.

🏷️ Topics Covered

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
106th Amendment
Women Reservation
Delimitation
Indian Constitution
Gender Equality
Lok Sabha
Governance