Government clears bills to amend quota law for women

The government has approved draft bills to amend the women’s reservation law, aiming for 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029. These bills, to be introduced in the upcoming special Parliament session, will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 reserved for women.

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