**Executive Summary**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ on 13th April 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event aims to reinforce the government’s commitment to women-led development and discuss the implementation of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.’ A follow-up Parliament session focused on women’s reservation is scheduled for 16th April 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Details**
* The ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ will take place at 11 AM on 13th April 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
* The Prime Minister will address the gathering, which includes eminent personalities and women achievers from diverse sectors.
* **Legislative Implementation**
* The Sammelan follows the September 2023 passage of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam,’ which reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
* A Parliament session is being convened on 16th April 2026 to focus specifically on the implementation of women's reservations across the country.
* **Strategic Objectives**
* Reinforce commitment to greater female participation in shaping India’s development trajectory.
* Highlight the increasing role of women in leadership and governance at all levels, from Panchayats to Parliament.
* Underscore the necessity of enhanced female representation in decision-making processes.
* **Vision for 2047**
* The Sammelan positions women-led development as a central pillar of the "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision.
* The program aims to showcase the role of women in India's journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Women Achievers and Professionals**
**Impact**
Representatives from sectors such as academia, science, sports, entrepreneurship, media, and social work are recognized as key contributors to the national development dialogue.
**Action Required**
Participate in the Sammelan on 13th April to share expertise and highlight the role of women in diverse professional fields.
**Stakeholder: Parliament and Legislative Bodies**
**Impact**
The focus shifts from the passage of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ to its active implementation nationwide.
**Action Required**
Convene for a dedicated Parliament session on 16th April 2026 to address the execution of women's seat reservations.
**Stakeholder: Local and National Governance (Panchayats to Parliament)**
**Impact**
There is an increased emphasis on integrating women into leadership roles and decision-making processes at every level of government.
**Action Required**
Align governance frameworks with the government’s commitment to women-led development and the "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision.
Key Entities Referenced
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A legislative act providing for the reservation of one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Viksit Bharat 2047: The government’s strategic vision for a developed India, which identifies women-led development as a central pillar of the nation's trajectory.
Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan: A national-level initiative aimed at reinforcing women's participation in governance and enhancing their representation in decision-making processes.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’
on 13th April
Sammelan to witness participation of eminent personalities
and women achievers from diverse fields
Sammelan to highlight the government’s commitment
towards women-led development in the journey towards
Viksit Bharat 2047
Sammelan underscores the importance of enhanced
representation of women in decision-making processes
Posted On: 12 APR 2026 4:43PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend a national level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ on 13th
April 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi at around 11 AM. He will also address the gathering on the
occasion.
The programme will witness participation of eminent personalities and women achievers from diverse
fields. It will bring together representatives from different sectors such as government, academia, science,
sports, entrepreneurship, media, social work and culture.
In September 2023, Parliament passed the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ marking a significant step
towards enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies. The Act provided for reservation of one-
third of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Now, with a focus on
implementation of women’s reservation across the country, a Parliament session is being convened on
16th April.
The Sammelan is being organised to reinforce the commitment towards greater participation of women in
shaping India’s development trajectory. It will also highlight the increasing role of women in governance
and leadership across all levels, from Panchayats to Parliament. The programme will underscore the
importance of enhanced representation of women in decision-making processes.
The Sammelan will highlight the role of women in the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. It will reflect
the government’s continued commitment towards women-led development as a central pillar of the vision
for Viksit Bharat 2047.
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