<h4>Understanding Women's Representation in State Legislatures</h4><p><strong>Women's representation</strong> in <strong>State Legislative Assemblies</strong> across India remains significantly low, posing a challenge to inclusive democracy.</p><div class='info-box'><p>The <strong>national average</strong> of women's representation in State Legislative Assemblies stands at a mere <strong>9%</strong>.</p></div><p>This low figure indicates a substantial gender gap in political decision-making bodies at the state level, highlighting an urgent need for reform.</p><div class='info-box'><p>No state in India has achieved more than <strong>20%</strong> women legislators. Even <strong>Chhattisgarh</strong>, which boasts the highest representation, only has <strong>18%</strong> women <strong>MLAs</strong>.</p></div><p>This data underscores the pervasive nature of the problem, even in states with comparatively better performance.</p><div class='exam-tip-box'><p>This crucial data is highly relevant for <strong>UPSC Mains GS-I (Social Issues)</strong> and <strong>GS-II (Polity & Governance)</strong>. It serves as a foundational statistic for analyzing systemic gender disparities in India's political landscape.</p></div>