Women
in Government
(in percentage)
While more women are entering politics--and winning elections--their representation in the Union government continues to be abysmal. Only four women found berths in the 43-member BJP-led Government. The trend exists even in advanced countries like Japan (7per cent) and Singapore (0 per cent).
World Average: 7 Developed Countries: 12 Developing Countries: 6 |
Source: UNDP Report 1997