Question : RESERVATION FOR EX-SERVICEMEN



(a) the details of reservation being provided for Ex-servicemen for jobs in various categories including Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ in Central and State Governments and also various Public Sector Undertakings;

(b) whether the reservation policy for Ex-servicemen is being implemented in letter and spirit and if so, the number of Ex-servicemen registered for employment and re-employed during the last three years;

(c) whether the reservation being provided by the State Governments in jobs for Ex-servicemen is adequate and if so, the details thereof including the percentage of such reservation being provided by the various State Governments;

(d) whether the Government proposes to issue guidelines to the States to adopt a uniform policy in this regard and take measures/adopt any model to ensure that the Ex-servicemen get jobs reserved for them; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.