Dhami Announces 30% Horizontal Reservation for Women
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces 30% horizontal reservation for women in Uttarakhand government jobs and distributes smartphones to female students.
In a major move to empower women and girls, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has highlighted the state's commitment to gender equality by implementing a 30% horizontal reservation for women. Speaking at the ‘Balika Shiksha Protsahan Programme’ in Dehradun, the Chief Minister emphasized that the progress of daughters and women remains a top priority for his government.
The event, held at the IRTD Auditorium to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, served as a platform to showcase the state's initiatives spanning from birth to employment, ensuring women are represented in every professional field.
Empowering Girls Through Digital Tools
Recognizing the demands of the modern era, the Chief Minister focused heavily on bridging the digital divide for female students. During the ceremony, digital educational tools, specifically smartphones, were distributed to 149 promising female students selected from all thirteen districts of Uttarakhand.
"This is the digital age, an era defined by AI, science, and technology," Dhami remarked while congratulating the recipients. He noted that the felicitation was intended to boost the morale of these students, framing them as the future leaders and inspirations for the next generation.
Direct Support for Class 10 and 12 Students
The state government is also taking proactive steps to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent students from accessing essential technology. Dhami announced specific measures for students in Class 10 and Class 12 to ensure they stay connected to the digital world.
- Resource Accessibility: Ensuring a lack of tools does not hinder academic progress.
- DBT Transfers: Funds will soon be transferred directly to the bank accounts of students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Tablet Procurement: These funds are specifically intended to help students purchase tablets to aid their studies.
Navratri Prayers for State Prosperity
Beyond the educational initiatives, the Chief Minister also observed religious traditions on Sunday. Ahead of the programme, Dhami offered prayers to Goddess Durga at his official residence to mark the first day of Sharadiya Navratri. He prayed for the continued prosperity, well-being, and happiness of the people of Uttarakhand, extending his festive greetings to the entire state.