Question : DEMAND FOR RESERVATION BY WIPS



(a) whether long pending demand of the Forum of Women in Public Sector (WIPS) for reservation in top board position in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been fulfilled;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto; and

(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken by the Government on the demand of WIPS?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a) to (c) : Women in Public Sector (WIPS) has not made any formal demand to the Government for reservation for women in top board level positions in Central Public Sector Enterprises. .