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Uttarakhand Announces 30% Reservation for Women in Government Jobs
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami has announced a 30% reservation for women in all government jobs, aiming to boost female participation in the public sector.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami today announced that the state will reserve 30% of all government job positions for women. The decision, made during a press briefing, is intended to increase female representation in the public sector.
The reservation will apply across all state government departments and agencies. While the announcement did not specify a start date, officials said implementation will follow the usual recruitment procedures.
The move comes amid broader national discussions on gender parity in employment. Uttarakhand’s policy is expected to set a precedent for other states considering similar measures.
The reservation will apply across all state government departments and agencies. While the announcement did not specify a start date, officials said implementation will follow the usual recruitment procedures.
The move comes amid broader national discussions on gender parity in employment. Uttarakhand’s policy is expected to set a precedent for other states considering similar measures.