Women's Reservation Bill discussed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 16 2026:
Manipur University organized a programme on the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), at the Court Hall of the Vice-Chancellor's Secretariat yesterday.
The programme aimed at deliberating issues related to women's empowerment and enhancing their representation in academia, politics, bureaucracy, and Nationbuilding, said a press release.
The programme was attended by Professor Sumitra Phanjoubam, Vice-Chancellor (in-charge), Manipur University, Canchipur; Professor Premlata Maisnam, Dean, School of Education; Professor Toijam Tampha Devi, Dean, School of Humanities; T Shantikumar Singh, Registrar (in-charge); and Professor Y Premananda Singh, Head, Department of Law, Manipur University.
On the occasion, Professor Sumitra Phanjoubam administered an oath on preamble, gender equality and women's empowerment to the participants, reflecting her commitment to advancing gender equity through the exercise of political rights.
Professor Y Premananda Singh highlighted the pivotal role of women and universities in promoting inclusive growth, emphasizing their significant contribution toward realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.He also underscored the importance of reserving seats for women in the House of the People and in the Legislative Assemblies of the States.




