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India's 73rd Constitutional Amendment — 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj local governance (1992)

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India's 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) reserved one-third of seats in rural Panchayati Raj institutions for women. Over 1.4 million women now hold elected local office — the world's largest affirmative representation programme — 22 states raised this to 50%.

1.4 million+
Women holding elected local office
one-third (33%)
Seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj (from 1992)
22
States raising the reservation to 50%
India's 73rd Constitutional Amendment — 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj local governance (1992)

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Maturity
Established
Promoter
Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India
Period
1992–present
Keywords
local governance, constitutional law, gender equality, rural development

Context

India's 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) reserved one-third of seats in rural Panchayati Raj local-government institutions for women — the world's largest affirmative political-representation measure.

Results

Over 1.4 million women now hold elected local office under the quota, and 22 states have since raised the reservation to 50%.

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