Jaipur, April 13 -- Padma Shri awardee Kalbelia dancer Gulabo has welcomed the proposed amendments to operationalise the Women's Reservation Act, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts towards women empowerment.

Her remarks come ahead of the special Parliament sitting scheduled from April 16 to 18, where key changes to the Nari Shakti Adhiniyamare are expected to be discussed.

Speaking to ANI, Gulabo expressed optimism about the impact of the legislation.

"It feels very good that PM Modi is doing so much for women. He has always encouraged women. I received the Padma Shri in the year 2016, with the blessings of PM Modi. PM Modi has always worked for the development of women, and he will keep doing that," she said.

"This...