Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Comes into Force from April 16, 2026

 The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, popularly known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, has officially come into force from April 16, 2026, marking a significant step toward enhancing women’s representation in India’s political system.

The legislation was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2023 and is widely regarded as a historic milestone in the country’s efforts to promote gender equality and inclusive governance.

Key Provisions

• Provides one-third (33%) reservation for women in:
  • Lok Sabha
  • State Legislative Assemblies
  • Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
• Seats reserved for women will be rotated across constituencies

Implementation Framework: The implementation of the Act is conditional upon:

• The next national Census
• A subsequent delimitation exercise to redraw constituency boundaries

Significance: The coming into force of this Act is expected to:

• Strengthen women’s participation in decision-making
• Improve political representation at multiple levels of governance

Advance India’s commitment to gender-inclusive democracy.