50% Reservation to women in RPF

50% Reservation to women in RPF

Question-50% reservation for women has been announced in which of following ministry?
(a)Railway Ministry
(b)Home Ministry
(c)HRD Ministry
(d)Foreign Ministry
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • 50% reservation has been announced for women in the upcoming recruitment of 9500-10000 jawans in Railway Protection force.
  • The announcement has been made in a public address on August 12, 2018 by Union Railway Minister Piyush Goel.
  • The aim of reservation is to create more employment opportunities for women.
  • Information about 13,000 job vacancies has also been given by the minister.

Railway Protection Force

  • It is notable that RPF has been established by the central Act in 1957.
  • Having as many as 70,000 workers RPF is one of the biggest workforces in the country.

Reference:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/50-reservation-announced-for-women-in-rpf-jawans-recruitment-118081200605_1.html