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May 2008
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06.05.2008
Indian government has decided to table the contentious WomenÂ’s Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha on May 6. Earlier in an interview with OWSA, Dr Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research spoke on the whole gamut of issues concerning the need for women in governance.
more...From: OneWorld South Asia Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Gender] [Politics] [Democracy] [Governance] Image: Dr Ranjana Kumari speaking to OWSA
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06.05.2008
India's National Rural Employment Guarantee Act has increased the bargaining power of the poor, felt participants at a recent consultation by Indian anti-poverty network WNTA in the capital. They also called for increased investment by the government for effective monitoring of the scheme.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Capacity building] [Labour] [Poverty] Image: Minister for Rural Development Raghuvansh Prasad Singh speaking at WNTA meeting
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06.05.2008
Initially introduced in 1996 and subsequently in lapse; snatched and torn up in 1999, the contentious WomenÂ’s Reservation Bill is finally set to be tabled in Rajya Sabha on May 6. The Bill seeks to provide 33% reservation for women in state assemblies and the parliament.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Gender] [Politics] [Democracy] [Governance] Image: Women outside Parliament Street on April 30 demanding 33% reservation / Photo credit: Mahipal S. Rawat / OWSA
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06.05.2008
Indian government has decided to table the contentious WomenÂ’s Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha on May 6. Earlier in an interview with OWSA, Dr Ranjana Kumari, Director, Centre for Social Research spoke on the whole gamut of issues concerning the need for women in governance.
more...From: OneWorld South Asia Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Gender] [Politics] [Democracy] [Governance] |
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