Dehradun, April 15 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, passed by Parliament in 2023 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a historic step towards honouring, empowering, and securing the rights of women in the country.

Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Conference organised by the Uttarakhand State Commission for Women at the Government Doon Medical College Auditorium, CM Dhami said the Act provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, marking a transformative move to ensure women's participation in policymaking.

He emphasised that the strength, courage, and dedication of women form the foundation of societal and national...