Empowering the Nation: Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', emphasizing its role in women's leadership in policy-making. He highlighted various initiatives by Prime Minister Modi for women's welfare, including improved representation in defense and educational sectors, and upcoming legislative changes to ensure 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 15-04-2026 21:28 IST | Created: 15-04-2026 21:28 IST
Empowering the Nation: Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' on Wednesday, underscoring its significance for women's leadership in policy-making processes.

Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', Saini noted the nationwide movement's influence on societal perspectives, bolstered by enhanced sex ratios and women's safety schemes. The state's visible advancements in women's roles in defense and education were also discussed.

The Chief Minister announced a special Parliament session for amending the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', aimed at implementing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by 2029. Describing the Act as crucial for national progress, he emphasized its transformative impact on women's participation in decision-making, viewing it as a step towards realizing a new India.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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