Sun Dec 01 22:45:27 UTC 2024: ## India Issues Guidelines to Ensure 40% Reservation for Disabled in Government Jobs
**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The Indian government has released new guidelines to ensure the proper implementation of the 40% reservation for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in government jobs. These guidelines, issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, aim to standardize the reservation process nationwide.
The guidelines mandate the formation of special committees within ministries and departments to identify suitable government positions for PwDs. These committees must include representatives from the disability community. The identified roles will be reviewed every three years to adapt to technological advancements and changing needs.
The guidelines emphasize the mandatory 4% reservation for PwDs in direct recruitment and promotions across various disability categories, including visual, hearing, and intellectual impairments. They also stress the timely filling of vacancies and the adherence to the three-year exemption period for reservation policy waivers.
The new guidelines are effective immediately and supersede previous announcements made in 2021 and 2022. The government aims to ensure consistent and equitable implementation of the reservation policy across all states and union territories.
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