Civics
What is the status of women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies?
Gender, Religion, Caste
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In India, the proportion of women in legislature has been very low. For example, the percentage of elected women members in Lok Sabha has touched 14.36 per cent of its total strength for the first time in 2019. Their share in the state assemblies is less than 5 per cent. India is behind the averages for several developing countries of Africa and Latin America. As of 2024, women legislators form around 13% of the total number of members of Parliament in India. The Women’s Reservation Bill, which reserves one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, was passed and became law in India. But it has not been enforced yet.
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