President Pratibha Patil adressed a joint sitting of Parliament today, outlining theu00a0u00a0UPA Government's broad areas of priorityu00a0in the next five years.

Following are the highlights of the 100 days programmes of the new government:
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Early passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament providing for one-third reservation to women in State legislatures and in Parliament.

Constitutional amendment to provide 50 per cent reservation for women in panchayats and urban local bodies. Concerted effort to increase representation of women in Central government jobs.