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Haryana's Historic Move: Contract Jobs for 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot Families

The Haryana government has taken a significant step by amending its employment policy. It now offers contractual jobs to the families of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The deployment will be managed through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited based on educational qualifications. This move aims to provide long-awaited support and economic stability to the affected families.

Key Points: Haryana Notifies Contract Jobs for 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot Families

  • Policy provides contractual jobs to families of 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims
  • Deployment through Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL)
  • Jobs offered at Level I, II, or III based on qualifications
  • Employee adjustment ensured if original job role is filled
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Haryana notifies provision of contractual jobs for 1984 riot-hit families

Haryana govt amends policy to provide contractual jobs to families of victims killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, ensuring compassionate deployment.

"one unanimously identified current family member... shall be eligible for deployment - Haryana Government Notification"

Chandigarh, Dec 10

The Haryana government has notified amendments to the Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy of 2022, providing compassionate deployment to families of persons from the state who were killed during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a notification in this regard.

Under the amended provisions, notwithstanding the existing definition of "family" under relevant government rules, one unanimously identified current family member of a person killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, whether the incident occurred in Haryana or outside the state, shall be eligible for deployment or engagement through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL).

Such deployment shall be made against a suitable job role under Level-I, Level-II or Level-III, strictly as per the educational qualifications and eligibility criteria prescribed by HKRN, an official statement said here on Wednesday.

The notification further provides that if, in future, the job role in the department where such a contractual employee is deployed gets filled, the employee shall be considered for adjustment in any other department from which a demand (indent) for similar job roles has been received.

HKRNL will carry out this adjustment in consultation with the departments concerned. In case no such demand is available, HKRNL shall adjust the employee within its own establishments against a suitable job role.

The amendment has been issued in partial modification of earlier notifications dated June 30, 2022, October 26, 2023, and May 13, 2025, and aims to further strengthen the compassionate framework of the policy.

All Administrative Secretaries, heads of departments, Managing Directors, Chief Administrators, CEOs of Boards, Corporations and Public Undertakings, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil), universities and other authorities concerned have been directed to take necessary action and ensure strict compliance with the amended policy in letter and spirit.

- IANS

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Rahul R
A good policy, but why only contractual jobs? These families have waited for decades. Shouldn't they be given permanent, secure employment? A contract job offers little stability. The intent is right, but the execution feels half-hearted.
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Aman W
It's important to heal the wounds of the past. This is a positive gesture for communal harmony. Hope the implementation is smooth and transparent, without any political bias or bureaucratic delays. Jai Hind.
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Priyanka N
My neighbour's family was impacted. No compensation can bring back a life, but a job can help secure a future for the next generation. This notification gives some hope. The clause for adjustment to another department if the role is filled is thoughtful.
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Michael C
Reading about this from abroad. It's a complex part of India's history. Providing economic support to affected families is a basic step towards accountability and reconciliation. Other states should consider similar measures.
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Karthik V
A step in the right direction, but let's see how it works on the ground. Government notifications are one thing, actual jobs reaching the people is another. Hope the HKRNL does its job properly without corruption.

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