The government has introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha on 19 September 2023 to provide one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and the Delhi Assembly.
- Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the 128th Amendment Bill, 2023, which aims to provide 33 percent reservation to women in Parliament and state assemblies.
- The goal is to increase the participation of women in policy-making at the state and national levels.
- The Constitution (128 Amendment) Bill, 2023, is the first bill introduced in the new Parliament building during the special session.
- The bill mandates women’s reservation for 15 years, extendable by Parliament, and includes a provision for SC and ST women within the reservation.
- The current representation of women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies is significantly low, and this bill aims to address the gender disparity.
Question: What is the primary objective of the Women’s Reservation Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha?
A) To increase the number of seats in Parliament
B) To provide one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies
C) To provide one-third reservation for women in government jobs
D) To provide one-third reservation for women in Panchayat
Answer: B) To provide one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies
