Lucknow, April 8 -- King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow Vice Chancellor Soniya Nityanand on Wednesday welcomed the Women's Reservation Bill, saying that the step is positive and will not only benefit the women but also the nation.

Speaking to ANI, Nityanand said that women will give a new angle on lawmaking and policymaking with their sincerity, sensitivity, and in-depth understanding. He hailed the centre's decision, saying that the involvement of women in policymaking would cover the issues which could have been overlooked in the past.

"This is an important step by the Government of India and shows the commitment of the government towards women in the country. This won't only benefit the women but the whole country. When ...