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SC/ST under-representation data sought for reservation in promotion policy

SC/ST under-representation data sought for reservation in promotion policy: Prior to finalising its policy for reservation in promotion, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has urged all departments to collect data on their under-representation to ensure that Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes receive a quota within the central government. In January, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that prompted the administration to take action. There is an upcoming promotion policy in place that requires officials to be evaluated for their suitability for promo      Read More