Question
Download Solution PDFIn January 2023, the legislative bill providing ________ reservation to women in state government jobs has been approved by Uttarakhand Governor, Lt Gen (Retd.) Gurmit Singh.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 30%.Key Points
- A legislative bill providing reservation to women in state government jobs has been approved by Uttarakhand Governor, Lt Gen (Retd.) Gurmit Singh in January 2023.
- 30% reservation has been approved for women in state government jobs in Uttarakhand.
- According to the Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Bill 2022, women candidates who permanently reside in Uttarakhand will be given preference for 30% of open positions in public services and posts after July 24, 2006, with 20% of the vacancies being filled through horizontal reservation.
Additional Information
- Reservation refers to the policy of reserving a certain percentage of seats or positions in government jobs, educational institutions, and other areas for certain groups of people who have been historically disadvantaged or discriminated against.
- In India, reservation policies are used to address historical inequalities based on caste, tribe, gender, and other factors.
- Women's reservation in government jobs has been a long-standing demand in India, as women have historically been underrepresented in the public sector workforce.
- The approval of this legislative bill in Uttarakhand is a significant step towards increasing women's representation and participation in the state government workforce.
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