Question: How much reservation for women in government jobs has been approved by state of Punjab?
(a) 50%
(b) 33%
(c) 60%
(d) 46%
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On March 19, 2017, Punjab government in its first cabinet meeting after formation approved a 33% reservation for women in government jobs.
- The government has decided to allow this reservation in contractual appointments too.
- The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
- Government has also decided to increase the reservation for women from 33% to 50% in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
- An official told that increased reservation is a step towards affirming the Punjab Congress’s commitment towards empowerment of women.
Reference:
http://ddinews.gov.in/National/National%20-%20Headlines/Pages/Punjab.aspx
http://www.newsnation.in/india-news/punjab-cabinet-approves-33-percent-reservation-for-women-in-state-jobs-article-164973.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/punjab-government-okays-33-reservation-for-women-in-state-jobs/articleshow/57711405.cms