Rajasthan Cabinet Approves 33% Women Reservation in Police Force and Pension Reforms
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan State Cabinet approves 33% reservation for women in the police force |
| Date | September 4, 2024 |
| Key Decision Maker | Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Policy Alignment | BJP's 2023 Assembly election manifesto |
| Legal Amendment | Amendment to Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989 |
| Pension Policy Amendments | Includes specially-abled children, siblings, and dependent parents in Pension Payment Order under Rules 67 and 87 of Rajasthan Civil Services Pension Rules, 1996 |
| Additional Allowance | 5% additional allowance for pensioners aged 70 to 75 years |
| Legal Update | Replacement of Rule 54B in pension regulations |
| Solar Power Project | Approval for a 3,150 MW solar power project to boost employment and state revenue |
| Rajasthan Overview | - Capital:Jaipur- Governor:Haribhau Bagade- Chief Minister:Bhajan Lal Sharma- Official Language:Hindi- Major Dance Forms:Ghoomar, Kalbelia- Cuisine:Dal Baati Churma, Ker Sangri, Laal Maas- Famous for:Forts, palaces, desert landscapes, and cultural heritage- Economy:Agriculture, mining (particularly marble and sandstone), tourism, and textiles |