Parliament Discussions about Government jobs
Employment Generation has become the buzzword of politics in India today. A lot of questions about the shortage of jobs are being raised by the common people, media and opposition politicians. There are discussions about Jobs and Employment generations in general and Government Jobs in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) taking place.
Central and State Governments are coming up with various explanations for employment generations and various schemes to generate jobs. There are many questions about Government Jobs also.
Every year, during various parliamentary sessions, there are questions raised in parliament about government jobs. Short and long discussions about employment generation and government jobs take place.
Here, we will chronologically see what questions are raised in parliament about Government jobs and what reply has been put up by the respective Ministers of Government.
Government has increased annual intake of IAS officers to 180 and IPS to 200 through Civil Services Examination (CSE) - 04/08/2022
Government has increased annual intake of IAS officers to 180 through Civil Services Examination (CSE) since CSE-2012 and that of IPS to 200 from CSE-2020.
As on 01/01/2022, there are 1472 vacancies in IAS and 864 vacancies in IPS in various States.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today informed that Government has increased the annual intake of IAS officers to 180 through Civil Services Examination (CSE) since CSE-2012. Similarly, intake of IPS officers through CSE has been increased to 200 from CSE-2020.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, as on 01/01/2022, there are 1472 vacancies in IAS and 864 vacancies in IPS in various States. He added that occurrence and filing up of vacancies is a continuous process. It is the endeavour of the Central Government to fill up the vacancies in the cadres.
In a reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on 04/08/2022, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh stated this fact.
The detailed information related to the information of increase in the intake of IAS and IPS in Government and the status of vancnt posts is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1848312
Measures to Ensure Gender Equality in Employment in Railways - 03/08/2022
To enhance women participation in selection and recruitment in various level-I posts in the Railways, the following steps.
- Application fee collected from women candidates are refunded to those who appeared in the examination.
- Upper age limit in case of widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried is relaxed upto age of 35 years.
- For level-1 categories, relaxed qualifying standards for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for women candidates are applied.
- Facility of online application form ensures that women are able to apply even from their home for Railway recruitment notifications.
- Wide publicity is given to Railway recruitment notification and every candidate, irrespective of the gender, etc. fulfilling eligibility criteria is free to apply.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 03/08/2022.
The detailed information related to the information of Measures to Ensure Gender Equality in Employment in Railways is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1847917
More than 7.22 Lakh people got permanent jobs from 2014 - 27/07/2022
The government in Lok Sabha said that more than 7.22 Lakh people got permanent jobs in different central Government departments since 2014.
The number of candidates recommended by recruiting agencies for appointment in different Central Government departments since 2014 are -
- 2014-15 - 1,30,423
- 2015-16 - 1,11,807
- 2016-17 - 1,01,333
- 2017-18 - 0,76,147
- 2018-19 - 9,38,100
- 2019-20 - 1,47,096
- 2020-21 - 0,78,555
- 2021-22 - 0,38,850
- Total (2014-22) - 7,22,311
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on 27/07/2022, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh stated this fact.
The detailed information related to the information of job seekers got more than 7.22 lakh permanent jobs is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1845273
The government of India has taken various steps for generating employment in the country - 27/07/2022
Employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the Government. The Government of India has taken various steps for generating employment in the country.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on 27/07/2022, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, employment generation coupled with improving employability is the priority of the Government.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, apart from this, the Government of India has taken various steps for generating employment in the country. Dr Jitendra Singh says Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes launched by Budget 2021-22 have the potential for creating 60 lakh new jobs.
The detailed information related to the information of job seekers got more than 7.22 lakh permanent jobs is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1845273
Job Opportunities for Seafarers - 26/07/2022
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) of the Government of India has taken many progressive steps to increase the job opportunities for seafarers in the last three years. Three-Tier Mechanism of Learning comprises E-Learning, Virtual Classes and passing of an Online Exit Examination for Indian Seafarers.
The Welfare schemes for seafarers are implemented by the Seafarer’s Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) (an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) with its own funds. The contribution to the welfare fund corpus is made by Indian Shipping companies and Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License holding companies (RPSL Companies), as per Government of India notifications
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 26/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the information of Job Opportunities for Seafarers is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1845112
Surya Mitra Skill Development Programme to boost Green Jobs by MNRE - 26/07/2022
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Suryamitra Skill Development Programme through the National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurugram since Financial Year 2015-16 to train the youth of age above 18 years as solar PV technicians for installation, operation and maintenance of solar power projects. Up to June 2022, a total of 51331 candidates have benefited from the skill development training provided under the Suryamitra programme, out of which 26967 candidates gained employment.
The Impact Assessment Report for the Suryamitra training programme prepared by the Skill Council of Green Jobs in December 2020 reported that more than 90% of the trainees have reported improvement in technical know-how, improved performance in the sector and 88% of trainees reported an increase in job opportunities.
This information was given by Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 26/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the information of Green Jobs boost by the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme of MNRE is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1845112
Government Jobs Reserved for Ex-Servicemen - 22/07/2022
Reservation for Ex-servicemen in respect of Central Government jobs, including Railways, is governed by the ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979.
These reservations are applicable to all Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Central Civil Services & Posts and posts up to the level of Assistant Commandant in all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
The details of the existing quota of reservation available for Ex-servicemen is as under:👇
- Reservation in Central Government Ministries (including Railways)/Departments including Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs):
- 10% in all Direct recruitment posts up to the level of Assistant Commandant in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
- 10% in Direct recruitment posts in Group ‘C’
- 20% in Direct recruitment posts in Group ‘D’
- Reservation in Central Public Sector Undertakings -
- 14.5% in all Direct Recruitment Group ‘C’ Posts
- 24.5% in all Direct Recruitment Group ‘D’ Posts
- 100% in Defence Security Corps.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Achyutananda Samanta in Lok Sabha on 22/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the information of Government Jobs Reserved for Ex-Servicemen is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843763
The tourism and Hospitality sector is one of the largest employment generating sectors in India - 21/07/2022
The tourism and Hospitality sector is one of the largest employment-generating sectors in India and has been contributing to the generation of a major chunk of Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE).
The tourism sector has provided 79.86 Million direct & indirect jobs in year 2019-20 as per the 3rd Tourism Satellite Account (TSA).
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 21/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the information of Tourism and Hospitality sector is one of the largest employment-generating sectors in India is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843507
Recruitment in Central Government continued even during the COVID-19 pandemic - 21/07/2022
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says recruitment in Central Government continued even during the COVID-19 pandemic
A total of 159615 candidates (UPSC-8913, SSC-97914, IBPS-52788) were selected by UPSC, SSC and the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, popularly known as the IBPS during 2020-21 and 2021-22 during 2020-21 and 2021-22. UPSC, SSC and IBPS conducted their examinations duly complying with all COVID-19 safety protocols.
This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh in a statement laid on the table of the Rajya Sabha on 21/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the information of recruitment in Central Government continued even during the COVID-19 pandemic is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843357
Creation of Jobs by KVIC - 21/07/2022
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) promotes and assists Khadi and Village Industries which are engaged in the production and sales of KVI products thereby generating employment opportunities for rural artisans through the implementation of various schemes and programmes.
KVIC has taken many initiatives for promoting, developing and strengthening the rural traditional industries in the country and for employment generation.
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on 21/07/2022.
The detailed information related to information of Creation of Jobs by KVIC is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843365
Beneficiaries under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana - 21/07/2022
The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) has been launched with effect from 1st October 2020 to incentivize employers for the creation of new employment and restoration of loss of employment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The scheme was intended to benefit a total of 71.80 lakh members. Total registration under the scheme is 75.11 lakh. As on 13/07/2022, benefits have been provided to 59.54 lakh beneficiaries through 1.50 lakh establishments in the country.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 21/07/2022.
The detailed information related to information of Beneficiaries under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843402
Career Counselling by NCS Portal - 21/07/2022
Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) is implementing the National Career Service Project (NCSP) to provide a variety of career-related services in the country like job matching, career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses etc.
There is a network of career counsellors on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal for providing quality counselling services to the job seekers/candidates registered on the portal.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 21/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the Career Counselling by NCS Portal is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843403
Criteria for Recruitment of Anganwadi Workers - 20/07/2022
As per guidelines, Anganwadi Workers under the Anganwadi Services Scheme are selected from the local villages by a Committee constituted by the State Government/ UT Administration. The minimum prescribed qualification is Matriculation and the age limit is 18-35 years for engagement of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs).
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 20/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the Criteria for Recruitment of Anganwadi Workers is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843012
Reservation for Agniveers in Paramilitary Forces - 20/07/2022
An in-principle approval has been given for reservation of 10% of vacancies for ex-Agniveers in the recruitment to the post of Constable (General Duty)/Rifleman in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles. Relaxation in upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test will also be given.
10% horizontal reservation is decided to be given to Ex-Agniveers for the post of Constable (GD)/ Rifleman when the first batch of Ex-Agniveers is available for recruitment after completing engagement period of four years in Defence Forces.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on 20/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the Reservation for Recruitment of Agniveers in Paramilitary Forces is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1843113
Steps by Government of India to boost employment opportunities in the green energy sector - 19/07/2022
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is developing qualified and skilled manpower in Renewable Energy area through its various Human Resource Development Programmes to boost employment opportunities in the green energy sector.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 19/07/2022.
The detailed information related to the reply of the Minister on Green Energy sector employment booster programmes is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1842741
Assistant to Job Seekers through NCS Portal - 18/07/2022
The information about Assistance to the job seekers given by the Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 18/07/2022.
The minister said that the National Career Service (NCS) portal project has been implemented by the Government to provide a variety of employment related services to the job seekers.
The NCS project includes setting up of Model Career Centres (MCCs) in collaboration with States/UTs and other institutions to deliver employment related services like registration of Job seekers/employers, providing career counselling / vocational guidance, conducting job fairs, outreach activities etc.
The reply also contain list of State/UT-wise total number of job seekers registered on the portal.
The detailed information related to the reply of the Minister on Assistance to Job Seekers through NCS Portal is available at https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1842609
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