Govt Orders Inclusion of 'Third Gender’ in Job Applications in J&K

HT Online Editor — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:24:02 +0530

SRINAGAR: The government on Wednesday directed all administrative departments to modify the relevant Examination and Service rules for inclusion of a separate category of 'Third Gender/any Other Category" in the application forms in recruitment to various posts in J&K.

“The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights), Act of 2019, prohibits the discrimination, denial or unfair treatment of members of Transgender community in educational establishments, employment, health institutions and public services etc,” reads a circular issued by the government here. The Act makes it obligatory for the Government to take appropriate steps to secure full and effective participation of transgender persons, their inclusion in the society, to facilitate their access to welfare schemes framed by the Government and to prevent discrimination in matters relating to their employment.

“In pursuance to the provisions of the aforementioned Act, the Department of Personnel and Training, ( DOPT), Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India vide Office Memorandum No. 39028/02/2016-Estt (B) dated 20.04.2020, has issued an advisory to all Ministries and Departments in Government of India, requesting for modification of the relevant Examination Rules to provide for inclusion of Transgender as a separate category of gender,” the circular, a copy of which lies with GNS, said.

DOPT has also notified Civil Services Examination Rules, 2020 on 05 February 2020, providing for inclusion of Transgender as a separate category of gender for the said exam, it noted.

“Accordingly, all Administrative departments are requested to modify the relevant Examination/Service rules, as the case may be, for inclusion of a separate category of 'Third Gender/any Other Category" in the application forms in recruitment to various posts in the UT of J&K so as to ensure that the relevant rules are in conformity with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights), Act of 2019.” (GNS)

Capacity Building Program on 'Women Safety and Security' Held In Srinagar

HT Online Editor — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:22:28 +0530

SRINAGAR MARCH 17:- To address the gaps in action for women and children with the objective to create gender equitable and child centred environment, a daylong capacity building programme on “ women safety & security” for the functionaries of Mission Shakti/ Mission Vatsalya, Mission Poshan and Special Cell for Women and children was today held here in the Auditorium of SKIMS, JVC, Bemina. The programme was held on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad under Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav PRAN 4 UNITY (unity in diversity). During the programme, the functionaries of Mission Shakti/ Mission Vatsalya, Mission Poshan and Special Cell for Women and Children were sensitised about the programme and were given training by the Resource persons. District Social Welfare Officer, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad who is also Nodal Officer of Mission Shakti presided over the function and highlighted the objectives of the programme in his introductory speech. On the occasion, Resource persons including Secretary SDA, Dr Mantasha Binti Rashid, Deputy Advocate General J&K High Court, Advocate Mubashir Malik, Assistant Professor IUST, Dr Shazana Andrabi and Centre Administrator One Stop Centre Bandipora, Ms Ishrat Ayoub delivered their lectures on the topic. Speaking about the daylong programme, the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar highlighted the importance of Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya an Umbrella Schemes of Ministry of Women & Child Development The DC said the scheme is aimed at empowerment and protection of women and children and ensuring their wholesome development in a safe and secure environment. He said the scheme is crucial for sustainable and equitable development of the society and for achieving transformational economic and social changes. The DC further said the Government is giving focused attention to ensure well-nourished and cheerful children and confident, self-reliant women by providing them with an environment which is accessible, affordable, reliable and free from all forms of discrimination and violence. He further said the prime objective of the scheme is to address gaps in measures taken for women and children to create gender equitable and child centred policies and programmes.

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Govt Orders Inclusion of 'Third Gender’ in Job Applications in J&K

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