Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Seminar Highlights Women’s Political Empowerment
A two-day programme was held in Lucknow to discuss women’s role in politics.
Students learned about democracy and their constitutional rights.
They also discussed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam-2023.
The law provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
About 75 students entered an essay competition.
Shivani Rawat won first place, followed by Vasudha Yadav and Sanju.
The winners received certificates, mementoes, and cash prizes.
Organizers said women should have equal chances to lead and make decisions.
A two-day seminar and essay competition on women’s political challenges was held in Lucknow.
The programme focused on women’s democratic roles, constitutional rights, and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam-2023.
Officials said the law provides for reserving one-third of Lok Sabha and state assembly seats for women.
Around 75 students participated in the essay competition, with Shivani Rawat taking first place.
Organizers said education should promote constitutional values, responsible citizenship, and women’s decision-making participation.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Bhasha Sansthan, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Government Women’s Postgraduate College, officials, coordinators, and students participated.
- What
- A two-day seminar and essay competition promoted awareness of women’s political participation, constitutional rights, and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam-2023.
- When
- The programme began on September 1 and lasted two days.
- Where
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Government Women’s Postgraduate College in Rajajipuram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- It was organized to increase constitutional awareness and encourage women’s leadership and participation in social, economic, and political decision-making.
- Programme theme
- Political Challenges of Women and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
- Duration
- Two days
- Location
- Rajajipuram, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Participants
- Around 75 students joined the essay competition
- First-place winner
- Shivani Rawat, an M.A. First Year student
- Second- and third-place winners
- Vasudha Yadav and Sanju, both B.A. Third Year students
- Reservation provision
- One-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, as described during the programme