Reservation for women can be implemented after carrying out a delimitation exercise on the basis of the next Census, an official said.

The Women Reservation Act 2023, which mandates 33% quota to women in Lok Sabha and the state assemblies came into force on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Track updates on

Reservation for women can be implemented after carrying out a delimitation exercise on the basis of the next Census, an official said.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, the Central Government hereby appoints the 16th day of April, 2026 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force,” the notification read, PTI reported.