Jharkhand Women Entrepreneurs Welcome Nari Shakti Vandan Act, Highlight Representation Push
Women entrepreneurs associated with the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries have welcomed the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, stating that it could enhance women’s representation in legislative bodies and strengthen their role in governance.
The views were expressed during a press interaction held at the Chamber Bhavan in Ranchi. The Nari Shakti Vandan Act proposes reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, aimed at increasing their participation in decision-making processes.
The discussion brought together professionals from business, finance, academia, law and the arts.
Executive members of the chamber and participants shared their perspectives:
- Poonam Anand, member, said the proposed legislation could provide women with greater representation and termed it a significant step toward inclusive governance.
- CA Manisha Biyani described the move as a long-pending reform that could bring structural change in political participation.
- Dr Suman Dubey, academic, said increased participation of women could positively influence sectors such as health, education and social development.
- CA Shraddha Bagla highlighted that the proposed 33 per cent reservation could strengthen women’s role in policy-making on social and economic issues.
- CA Sakshi Jain linked the measure to long-term development goals, including India’s 2047 vision.
- Vinita Singhania, executive member, said greater participation of women could make public representation more responsive.
- Aastha Kiran, executive member, described the initiative as a step toward holistic empowerment.
Participants also included Pushpa Sahay (literary figure), Dr Rajni Chanda Sharma (academic), Gargi Malkani(artist), Dr Lavanya Mittal (advocate), and Malti Kujur, among others.
The response from women entrepreneurs reflects growing support for increased representation in governance beyond political stakeholders.
If implemented, the Act could influence:
- Policy priorities in social sectors
- Inclusion in legislative decision-making
- Leadership opportunities for women
For Jharkhand, this may translate into stronger representation from both grassroots and professional communities.
The discussion highlights a broader shift where economic stakeholders are increasingly engaging with governance reforms.
The key issue, however, remains implementation. The effectiveness of the Act will depend on how representation translates into meaningful participation and policy influence.
