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16 August 2026

Women's Reservation Act implementation

The Women's Reservation Act is a landmark piece of legislation directly impacting constitutional provisions and the representation of women in legislative bodies, making it a high-priority topic for UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 20 of 24 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Women's Reservation Act was passed by the Parliament in 2023.
  • The Act mandates a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
  • Implementation of the reservation remains pending as of the latest reports.
  • The executive has called for setting aside political differences to facilitate the implementation of the reservation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 20 of 24 in Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional significance of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, in enhancing the representation of women in legislative bodies and the challenges associated with its implementation. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Women's Reservation Act, 2023, seeks to provide what percentage of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?

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