Chhattisgarh
Urban Bodies: 50% Reservation for Women
- 09 Sep 2021
- 1 min read
Why in News
- Recently the Chhattisgarh government agreed to provide 50% reservation to women in urban body areas on the lines of three-tier panchayats.
Key Points
- This consent was given in the meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
- Significantly, the Central Government had sought the opinion of all the states regarding giving 50% reservation to women in urban bodies.
- After the opinion of the states, the central government will take the final decision in this regard.
- It is noteworthy that at present 50% reservation is applicable for women in three-tier panchayats in Chhattisgarh, whereas only 33% reservation is being given to women in urban body areas.
