Published : Business Standard
/25-Feb-2019
The United Nations has complimented Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik for his government's proposal of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and the state Assemblies. The compliment came from United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). "We are pleased that the Government of Odisha has showcased leadership by proposing 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and the Assemblies," Deputy Country Representative of UN Women, Nishtha Satyam said in a letter.