Amity University Uttar Pradesh Noida campus organized a Panel Discussion on “Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023: Road Map for Women’s Political Representation in India”, as part of the awareness campaign on the “Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023” (Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023).
Addressing the gathering during the Panel Discussion, Ms Kummu Joshi Bhatnagar, Chairperson, Mohan Chandra Joshi Industries, Founder and President at Jagriti Leela Memorial Foundation, averred, “The Act recognizes the role of women and is a great step towards women empowerment. This is one of the most important decisions of the 21st century with the provision of giving 33 percent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Sabha., which is crucial to increase the participation of Indian women in politics. The Act will come into force after the new delimitation, under which the participation of women in local bodies will increase, all political parties will have to give tickets to 33 percent women, along with organizing more training programs for young and aspiring women. This Act will bring balance in the political system, including steps towards inclusive democracy and the development of the country.”
Dr Seema Nath, Assistant professor, Computer Science, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, said, “The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023 is a historic step that will enhance women’s participation in democracy. Educational institutions should inform girl students about their constitutional rights, honour women scholars and alumni and promote women leadership. Students must cast their vote and should be aware of their constitutional rights. In addition, they must come forward and work for the society.”
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Bansal, Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, said, “The Act represents a meaningful step towards advancing women’s empowerment and encouraging their active participation in nation-building. At Amity, women leadership is always promoted and more than 50% of the Head of Institutions and faculty members are women.”
Ms Sejal Jhakmola, Senior Policy Associate, Manthan, stated, “Women are not given their due in many places, specially in the rural areas and even today, the concept of Sarpanch Pati is prevalent in many rural areas, where all the decisions of the female Sarpanch are taken by her husband. It must be ensured that the avenues open to women under this Act increase their participation in the decision-making process. Today, the share of women in Parliament is 10 to 15 per cent, which needs to be increased. The country can become develop when women participation increases in various areas and they play their role as policy-makers.”
Welcoming the guest, Prof. (Dr.) Laxmi Ahuja, Officiating Dean Students Welfare, AUUP, said, “The Panel Discussion will help in promoting awareness and understanding of the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act and highlight its significance in strengthening women’s political representation in India.”
