Where is provision of reservation for women in India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) In Panchayati Raj Organisations
The provision for reservation for women in India exists in Panchayati Raj Institutions as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. It mandates that one-third of the seats in Panchayats, as well as the positions of chairpersons, are reserved for women.

Panchayati Raj Institutions:

• Reservation for women applies at all three levels: village, intermediate, and district Panchayats.
• The reservation covers both elected members and leadership positions.

Constitutional Backing:

• Incorporated under Article 243D, which ensures the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.

Objective:

• To promote women’s empowerment and their active participation in local self-governance.

Additional Information:

• Lok Sabha:
  • No current provision for reservation for women in Lok Sabha. However, the Women’s Reservation Bill, seeking 33% reservation, has been proposed but not yet enacted.
• Legislative Assembly:
  • Similar to Lok Sabha, there is no reservation for women in Legislative Assemblies, though discussions about such a provision have taken place.
• Cabinet:
  • No constitutional reservation exists for women in the Union or State Cabinets. Representation depends on political appointments and party decisions.