Naga Women's Commission Cheer Women's Reservation Bill

By: Amber Ruata

Kohima, Mar 13 : The Nagaland State Women Commission (NSWC) today welcomed the passing of Women Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha and described it as a ''historic moment''.

In a release issued here, NSWC Chairperson Sano Vamuzo called upon the Naga women to be more responsible as the time is changing, adding the Naga women were thankful to the leaders for recognizing that the overall development of a society and a nation cannot make headway, without women's participation as they constitute 50 per cent of the society.

The NSWC also congratulated all those who had put immense effort to get this Bill see the light of day paving the way for more responsibility for women in policy making at the state and national levels.

''This Bill empowers us with more responsibility,'' she said, while urging Naga women to show sincerity and responsible attitude in making the Bill a reality.