Union Cabinet approves 33% reservation for women in
police forces of UTs, Delhi
Union Cabinet approved
33 percent reservation for women in police forces of all seven Union
Territories (UTs) including Delhi Police. This decision was taken at the
Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
The reservation in
this regard will be
·
Applicable in each
category of SC, ST, OBC and others in direct recruitment in non-gazetted posts
from constables to sub-inspector.
·
Available to women
against all prior vacancies that existed on the date of issue of this order
after Cabinet approval and vacancies arising henceforth.
·
Union Government has
taken this decision to augment the representation of the women in the police
forces in order to make police more gender sensitive.
·
This decision will
also instill confidence among women to enable them to approach the police
without hesitation for seeking protection and assistance as and when required.
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