PANAJI
The State Government has issued a notification declaring two percent reservation for children of freedom fighters for the posts recruited through the Goa Public Service Commission.
Home Department Undersecretary Eshan Sawant has issued the notification in this regard. As per the notification, the reservation will be applicable for two years from March 1, 2021, to February 28, 2023.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had assured government jobs to the freedom fighters;children after they protested. He even made an announcement in the budget to this effect.
As per the decision of the Government, the children of freedom fighters having low qualifications will be accommodated in the Human Resource Development Corporation.
After the agitation of freedom fighters and their children around 23 children of freedom fighters are employed in government services.
Meanwhile, the government has notified Chief Minister’s Apprenticeship Training Scheme 2021 which aims at providing job-oriented skill sets to 2,500 youth per year.
The government has earmarked Rs 5 crore for the scheme, which would be implemented through the Goa Human Resource Development Corporation (GHRDC).
Under the scheme, GHRDC shall will pay a stipend of Rs 1,500 per month over and above the stipend payable under any of the Government of India Apprentice Schemes to an apprentice who is having 15 years residence in the state. This scheme shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of its commencement.
