Reservation for Women in Indian Railways Reserved Catering Units

Reservation for Women in Indian Railways Reserved Catering Units

POLICY PROVIDING SUB QUOTA OF 33 % TO WOMEN WITHIN RESERVED CATEGORIES FOR THE ALLOTMENT IN CATERING UNITS

·In compliance of Budget Announcement 2016-17, a Sub Quota of 33% for women in allotment of each of the reserved catering units is being introduced on Indian Railways in order to extend economic empowerment for women.

· Current Status of Reservation at Minor Catering Units (Stalls / Trolleys / Khomchas)

·A1, A, B, and C Category stations – 25% of the Units are reserved for various categories like SC (6%), ST (4%), BPL (3%), OBC (3%), Minorities (3%), Freedom Fighters (4%) and Physically Challenged persons (2%).

· D, E and F Category stations – 49.5% of the Units are reserved for various categories like SC (12%), ST (8%), OBC (20%) and Minorities (9.5%).

·33% sub quota reservation for women shall ensure allotment of minimum 8% stalls to women at A1, A, B & C category station and minimum 17% at D, E and F category station.

·There are approximately 8000 Minor Catering Units over Indian Railways.

· Under this provision, Railways shall ensure that women participation does not fall below a specific level.

Source:PIBNEWS