AP increases women's quota in urban local bodies to 50% -Governance Now

AP increases women's quota in urban local bodies to 50%

There are 124 urban local bodies in the state, in which 108 are municipalities and 16 municipal corporations

PTI | May 20, 2011

In a significant step towards empowerment of women, the Andhra Pradesh Government today increased the reservation for women to 50 per cent in urban local bodies.

"The Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to enhance reservation of seats in urban local bodies and the Offices of Chairpersons and Mayors of urban local bodies in favour of women from 1/3rd to 50 per cent," a Government Order (GO) issued today said.

The decision to enhance the reservation was the realisation of a promise made by the Congress Government earlier.

"It may be recalled that the Chief Minister had promised to increase the reservations to women," a release from the Chief Minister's Office said.

At present, there are 124 urban local bodies in the state, in which 108 are municipalities and 16 municipal corporations, the release added.

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