10% Reservation in Government Jobs for Uttarakhand Statehood Agitators Approved

Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) has approved a bill granting 10% reservation in government jobs for statehood agitators in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized that this move honors the struggle and sacrifices of the agitators. The bill also includes provisions for increasing pensions for agitators and extending these benefits to their dependents.

In a landmark decision, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) has given the green light to a bill that provides a 10% reservation in government jobs for statehood agitators in Uttarakhand.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed the government's commitment to honoring the struggle and sacrifices of these agitators, emphasizing that their welfare is a top priority.

Dhami also noted that the bill fulfills a long-standing demand and includes provisions to increase pensions for the agitators and extend these benefits to their dependents.