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33% Quota for Women in Police Force
Why in News?
Recently, the Rajasthan government approved 33% reservation for women in the police force, along with an additional 5% allowance for pensioners.
Key Points
- The Cabinet approved an amendment to the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Services Rules, 1989.
- Approval was also given to amend Rules 67 and 87 of the Rajasthan Civil Services Pension Rules, 1996, under central government pension rules.
- A 5% additional allowance was approved for pensioners aged 70 to 75
- Specially-abled children, dependent parents, and specially-abled siblings can now be permanently added to the Pension Payment Order (PPO) if there is no other eligible member.
- The gratuity and death gratuity for state employees were increased from Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh.
Note: The Union government approved a 33% reservation for women in direct recruitment for non-gazetted posts (constable to sub-inspector) in Delhi in March 2015.
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