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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Association plea to implement 4% PwD quota in promotion
Bhubaneswar: Members of the Odisha Disabled Govt Employees' Welfare Association on Sunday expressed concern over the non-implementation of the statutory 4% reservation in promotions for employees with benchmark disabilities. During a state-level meeting of the association, the members unanimously resolved to submit a memorandum to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the issue. "Despite the binding directive issued by Orissa high court on Jan 30 last year directing the state govt to implement the 4% reservation within three months, the order remains unimplemented. This delay not only violates the court's directive but also disregards the department of personnel and training office memorandum issued on May 17, 2022, as well as the Supreme Court's judgment in Siddaraju vs state of Karnataka, both of which affirm the right to reservation in promotion for persons with benchmark disabilities," said Hemant Kumar Subudhi, president of the association. "The demand is rooted in the statutory provisions of subclause (1) of Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. We want implementation and compliance with the legal provision," he added. He said their pleas have not been heard even after repeated representations. "As a result, eligible employees with disabilities across various departments continue to be denied their rightful opportunities for career progression," he added. An official of the social security and empowerment of persons with disabilities department said the demand is under active consideration of the govt.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Stationed at disadvantage
On May 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 103 railway stations redeveloped under the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), of which nine were from Tamil Nadu, renovated at a cost of Rs 66 crore. While the scheme, launched in 2022, intends to redevelop over 1,300 stations in a phased manner, a key necessity of making these stations accessible to persons with disabilities (PwDs), which ought to have been taken on priority, has been largely given a miss in the nine stations in Tamil Nadu. This is despite the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act making it mandatory for all government buildings to be disabled-friendly and ABSS including the same in its scope of work. Equipped with a checklist created with the support of the Freedom of Movement Support Coalition, a pan-India organisation working on transport equity, reporters of TNIE visited all the nine stations, often accompanied by PwDs, to check the improvements done in terms of accessibility. Much to the disappointment, the reporters found that toilets were inaccessible or locked in all stations, Braille signs to help visually-impaired persons were absent in all stations, only one platform had step-free access in all stations, getting a wheelchair remains a struggle in eight stations, and tactile warnings were not installed as per standards in at least seven stations. Non-availability of space and budget constraints was often cited as the reason for lack of lifts or bridges with ramps. However, even minor inexpensive things were not installed. For instance, improper installation of hand railings, lack of access to wheelchairs at the entrance, and non-availability of designated parking spot, were noticed in at least five stations, indicating inadequate consultation with PwDs during the redevelopment planning. Another indication of the same was the installation of polished granite flooring in many places, including ramps, which can make them unsafe for not only PwDs but also the elderly. Here is a status check of all the nine stations. Officials from Southern Railway said works will continue under ABSS, and issues in any stations would be addressed at the earliest.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BPSC recruitment 2025: Notification for DSO/AD posts released at bpsc.bihar.gov.in; applications open from June 3
Bihar Public Service Commission releases notification for 47 DSO/AD vacancies BPSC recruitment 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of District Statistical Officer (DSO) and Assistant Director (AD) posts under Advertisement No. 38/2025. Eligible Indian candidates can apply online for a total of 47 vacancies in the Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar. The online application window will open from June 3, 2025, and close on June 24, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill regular posts across multiple categories, with a clear emphasis on reservations and qualifications. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognised university to be eligible. The pay scale for the posts is Level-9, ranging from Rs 53,100 to Rs 1,67,800 plus other allowances as per government rules. Important dates and application process The BPSC has set strict timelines for the recruitment process. Candidates interested in the DSO/AD posts should ensure their applications are submitted within the specified period. The preliminary competitive examination is expected to be held on August 3, 2025, though the exact details will be published later on the commission's official website: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join a short online survey about the weather and get rewarded for your time. Askable Sign Up Undo Event Date Online application start date June 3, 2025 Online application end date June 24, 2025 Preliminary exam (tentative) August 3, 2025 Before filling out the application form, candidates are strongly advised to carefully study the detailed advertisement and instructions available on the BPSC website. This will help in avoiding any mistakes during the application process and ensure compliance with all requirements. Vacancy details and reservation policy The recruitment involves 47 posts of DSO/AD distributed across various categories with a 35% horizontal reservation for women candidates. The vacancies are categorised as follows: Category Total posts Posts reserved for women Unreserved 19 7 Economically Weaker Section 5 2 Scheduled Caste 7 2 Scheduled Tribe 0 0 Extremely Backward Class 9 3 Backward Class 6 2 Backward Class Women 1 0 Total 47 16 Additionally, a horizontal reservation of 2% is allocated for the grandchildren of freedom fighters, amounting to 1 post. In accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, reservations are also made for candidates with disabilities including locomotor, orthopaedic, and multiple disabilities. Eligibility criteria and pay scale Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The upper age limits vary according to category: 37 years for unreserved male candidates, 40 years for backward classes and unreserved females, and 42 years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates as of August 1, 2025. Educational qualification is mandatory, requiring a master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognised university. The posts offer a pay scale of Rs 53,100 to Rs 1,67,800 under Level-9, along with additional government allowances. Direct link to download the BPSC DSO/AD recruitment notification 2025 How to apply and further information Candidates should visit the official BPSC website to access the detailed advertisement and submit their online application. The commission emphasises the importance of reading all instructions carefully before applying. The recruitment process promises transparency and equal opportunity under various reservation policies. The preliminary examination date and further details will be released by BPSC in due course. Aspirants are advised to regularly check for updates and notifications related to this recruitment. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Gujarat govt revises age criteria for Class 1 RTE intake
Ahmedabad: The state govt on Wednesday set six years as the minimum age requirement for children seeking admission to Class 1, while allowing a four-year relaxation for children with special needs. The change was made through an amendment to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2012, under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The new amendment, published in the official gazette, states that a child must have completed six years of age as of June 1 of the academic year in which admission is sought. Children born on June 1 will also be considered eligible. The relaxation for children with special needs aims to offer them more flexibility in accessing early education based on their individual circumstances and developmental readiness. The notification further clarifies that with this change in the age criteria for admission to the Class 1, a corresponding and progressive change in the age criteria for higher classes will be implemented in the coming years to maintain academic continuity. An explanation has also been added to define children with special needs (CwSN) in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, where CwSN refers to persons with disabilities as described in Section 2 (s) of the Act.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
MBBS seats: After complaints, Karnataka Examinations Authority enhances scrutiny for disabled quota
Bengaluru: Following complaints about the genuineness of three students availing MBBS seats through the physically handicapped quota last year, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) decided to enhance the scrutiny process for the same. A complaint raised by Mithesh Kumar Moodukonaje of the National Pre-University Students, Parents, and Teachers Association alleged irregularities in the person-with-disabilities (PwD) category MBBS seat allotment in 2024. He raised issues about three cases. In one case, he alleged that the candidate did not declare any form of disability in his school records or class 11 admission form. In the other two cases, the candidates were not listed in the medical verification call list, yet were included in the final verified list. The complaint was sent to multiple agencies and authorities, including the National Medical Commission, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), the governor, and the medical education minister. It sought the allotment of MBBS seats to the candidates to be put under scrutiny for compliance with norms laid down under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the NMC guidelines. "KEA published the PwD eligible candidates' list based on the doctor's certificates. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo No one submitted objections at that time. However, we have requested DME to verify the complaint," said H Prasanna, executive director, KEA. "Two candidates went through KEA verification. One candidate approached the high court and got a second verification through a third party," he added. Meanwhile, KEA decided to enhance the scrutiny process for the category. Instead of the existing two, KEA requested DME to send at least four teams of doctors for the process. "We have asked for senior doctors to be present for the verification," said the executive director. While the vision testing is conducted at Minto Hospital, KEA also decided to shift the testing for the hearing impaired to a hospital. "There is advanced equipment in the hospital that cannot be made available in the KEA office. Only the locomotive category will be tested at the KEA office," he said. This year, 874 students are expected to come for the medical tests. Last year, 834 students claimed the quota. As many as 534 students attended the medical verification, and 331 were found eligible. The verification will be held from June 3 to 6.
