DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

In a significant step towards women empowerment and promoting gender equality, the Government of Punjab has framed and implemented The Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of Posts for Women) Rules. Under these progressive rules, 33% reservation has been provisioned for women candidates across all categories for appointments to Group A, B, C and D posts in Government departments, as well as in Boards and Corporations operating within the State of Punjab.

Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Punjab, while expressing her gratitude towards Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for this visionary decision, stated that this landmark initiative is a testament to the Punjab Government's unwavering commitment to fostering a gender-neutral, inclusive and equitable society. The reservation policy is designed to ensure greater participation of women in public administration and decision-making roles, thereby strengthening the social and administrative fabric of the state.

She said that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has made it a top priority to provide more opportunities for women in government services. This major decision not only ensures fair representation for women but also reflects the government's clear vision of building a progressive and vibrant 'Rangla Punjab'. Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that empowering women in governance is a vital step toward achieving holistic growth and a prosperous future for the state.

She further added that with this proactive measure, the Punjab Government reiterates its resolve to provide equal opportunities and fair representation to women in governance and public services, paving the way for a more balanced and progressive administrative framework.

(editor@dailyworld.in)