New Delhi, April 12 -- Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Sunday highlighted the significance of the Women's Reservation Bill, stating that a special conference has been organised to mark the occasion and amplify women's participation across sectors.

She termed the development a "historic occasion," underlining that the long-pending demand for greater political representation of women is now being addressed.

Speaking to ANI, she said, "The Women and Child Development Department has organised a Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam conference and women from across society will attend. We have also requested the Prime Minister to attend. He has given his consent. This is certainly a historic occasion. This long-standi...