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Ahmedabad Civic Body Mandates 33% Women's Quota in All Future Recruitment

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has mandated a 33% reservation for women in all its upcoming recruitment drives. Alongside this policy, the Standing Committee cleared development works worth Rs 216 crore, including new health centres and bridge repairs. The meeting also provided updates on traffic management, fire station openings, and the progress of the Kharicut Canal project. In education, new smart schools are being inaugurated and teachers are being honoured as part of the School Board's centenary celebrations.

Key Points: Ahmedabad Approves 33% Women's Quota in Civic Recruitment

  • 33% women's quota in AMC jobs
  • Rs 216 crore for civic projects
  • New health centres in Hathijan
  • Traffic easing with 55 left turns opened
  • Smart schools and teacher awards
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Ahmedabad civic body introduces 33pc women's quota in recruitment

AMC introduces 33% reservation for women in jobs, sanctions Rs 216 crore for infrastructure, and updates on traffic, health centres, and education projects.

"The Standing Committee has approved 33 per cent reservation for women in forthcoming recruitments to ensure greater participation and representation. - Devang Dani"

Ahmedabad, Feb 12

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has approved a 33 per cent reservation for women in all upcoming recruitment processes, alongside clearing development works worth Rs 216 crore at its weekly Standing Committee meeting held on Thursday.

Standing Committee Chairman Devang Dani said the reservation would be implemented in all future recruitment advertisements issued by the civic body.

"The Standing Committee has approved 33 per cent reservation for women in forthcoming recruitments to ensure greater participation and representation of women in the municipal corporation," he said.

The committee sanctioned a series of infrastructure and civic projects, including the establishment of an Urban Health Centre (UHC) and a Sub-Health Centre (SHC) in Hathijan.

Approvals were also granted for works related to lakes, water supply and drainage systems, and the replacement of bearings beneath four bridges.

Addressing traffic management measures, Dani said AMC had coordinated with the traffic police to identify congestion points across the city.

"The traffic police recommended opening 85 left turns to ease vehicular movement. Of these, 55 left turns have already been opened," he said.

He further stated that the Danapith Fire Station and an associated parking facility in the central zone would be opened to the public by the end of this month, subject to final online clearances.

The facilities are expected to support emergency response services and reduce parking congestion in the area. Providing an update on the Kharicut Canal project, Dani said Phase 1, spanning 12.5 kilometres, is nearing completion, with 205 poles erected.

Beautification work will commence in the next phase. A roadshow is planned later this month, and the foundation stone for Phase 2 will be laid by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The Chief Minister is also scheduled to inaugurate the new School Board building on February 13 and flag off nine new AMTS buses.

School Board Chairman Dr Sujay Mehta said the new building marks the centenary of the Municipal Primary Teachers' Committee and will serve around 1.85 lakh stakeholders, including 1.7 lakh students, 5,000 teachers and 8,000 pensioners.

He added that 80 per cent of AMC schools have been converted into smart schools under the Anupam School project.

Following external evaluation, 100 schools will receive the 'Centenary School' award, each with a grant of Rs 1 lakh for academic purposes.

Additionally, 100 teachers selected from 5,000 will be honoured with the 'Stars of the Century' award and presented with Rs 21,000 each.

Fifteen more smart schools will also be inaugurated at a function near the Riverfront Event Centre.

Dr Mehta said, "Educational development in Ahmedabad continues in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the direction outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good news on paper, but implementation is key. Will these posts be in meaningful roles with decision-making power, or just clerical jobs? Also, hope the recruitment process is transparent and merit is not completely sidelined. The infrastructure projects are welcome though.
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Sarah B
As someone new to the city, it's impressive to see such comprehensive planning. The focus on easing traffic (those left turns!), health centres, AND education shows a holistic approach to urban development. The smart schools initiative sounds particularly promising for the next generation.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! Women's quota is a positive step for inclusive governance. My main concern is the Kharicut Canal project – hope the beautification is maintained and doesn't become another neglected space. The new fire station and parking facility in Danapith are desperately needed, traffic there is a nightmare.
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Ananya R
Finally! This will encourage more young women to consider stable careers in the public sector. The 'Stars of the Century' award for teachers is also a lovely gesture – they deserve recognition. Hoping the new Urban Health Centre in Hathijan improves access to quality healthcare in that area.
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David E
A lot of announcements here. The scale of spending (₹216 crore) is significant. While the women's quota is a major social policy, I hope the infrastructure projects, especially water supply and bridge repairs, are completed with quality and on time. That's what really affects daily life.

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