The Union Territory Administration headed by Lt-Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved 15 per cent reservation for women in non-gazetted police posts.
Announcing the token gesture on his twitter timeline Lt Governor Sinha made it clear “this is just the beginning”.
"On NationalGirlChildDay, approved 15% reservation for women in non-gazetted posts of @JmuKmrPolice. This is just the beginning. We are determined and committed to increase it further in future,” the Lt Governor said in a tweet.
In another tweet, he said his administration is committed to ensure ‘Nari Shaktis’ social and economic empowerment.
“For women and girls to be agents of change, J&K government is committed to ensure Nari Shaktis’ social and economic empowerment while redressing long-standing inequalities to build a more just and resilient society,” Sinha said.