Uttarakhand Agitators Granted 10% Quota in Government Jobs
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttarakhand agitators and their dependents met the Chief Minister to thank for a new reservation bill. |
| Key Legislation | 10% reservation in government jobs for agitators and their dependents. |
| Pension Decisions | Increased pension for statehood agitators; pension extended to their dependents after death. |
| Historical Context | Uttarakhand movement led to the formation of Uttarakhand as India's 27th state on 9th November 2000. |
| Origins of Movement | Demand for a separate state first raised in 1938 at a special session of the Indian National Congress. |
| Movement's Growth | By 1994, the demand transformed into a mass movement resulting in state formation in 2000. |

