Delhi LG directs 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts
New Delhi, June 18
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday chaired a meeting with the Chief Secretary, Commissioner of Police, and other senior officials to assess the preparedness and review the strategy for extending a 20 percent reservation to ex-Agniveers in various government departments and agencies in Delhi.
The initiative is being implemented in line with the guiding vision of the government.
The LG had earlier proposed recruitments of ex-Agniveers to the Delhi Fire Service in a meeting held on June 8.
To optimally harness the discipline and military training of these youths, the LG directed the execution of a 20 per cent reservation in direct recruitment to vacant Group 'C' posts. This quota will be applicable across key operational departments, specifically covering the recruitment of Police Constables in Delhi Police, Firemen in the Delhi Fire Service, Jail Warders in the Prison Department, and Forest Guards and Wildlife Guards in the Department of Environment, Forest and Wildlife, according to a release.
Setting a firm operational timeline, the LG issued a strict deadline of June 30 for all concerned departments to finalise the required processes and bring necessary amendments to their respective Recruitment Rules.
LG Sandhu noted that by seamlessly integrating these dedicated individuals into the civic framework, the government will significantly augment the capital's institutional resilience and drive forward the collective vision of a progressive Viksit Dilli.
On Tuesday, he reviewed the implementation status of the POCSO Act across the capital, along with the Commissioner of Police, Secretary (WCD), and Director (Education).
As per the official release, taking a serious view of child/student safety, the LG directed a comprehensive audit of schools across Delhi to systematically assess their adherence to the provisions and guidelines of the POCSO Act.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I get the idea, but 20% reservation for one specific group seems a bit much when there are already quotas for SC/ST/OBC etc. Won't this reduce opportunities for other deserving candidates? Just asking, not opposing.
The discipline and patriotism of Agniveers should definitely be used for public service. But I hope the Delhi Police recruitment process remains fair and transparent. Also, what about the POCSO audit in schools? That's equally important! Two birds with one stone from this meeting.
Wow, extending this to Forest Guards and Wildlife Guards is a smart move. Patrolling forests and dealing with wildlife requires real guts - ex-soldiers are perfect for that. Hope the June 30 deadline is met!
Good initiative, but I'm concerned about the POCSO audit part. The LG should have prioritized that more - child safety in schools is a ticking time bomb in Delhi. Hope the June 30 deadline applies to both issues!
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