Uttarakhand CM announces job quota for statehood activists

Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank today announced 10% reservation in government jobs for Uttarakhand statehood agitationists.

After unfurling the national flag at the historic parade ground here on the occasion of Independence Day, he also said a pension of Rs10,000 per month will given to the activists who became disabled during the statehood movement of 1990s.

Besides, the chief minister announced that Siddowala Polytechnic will be converted to the first technology college for women in the state. He said a women's university will be set up in the hill state.

On the occasion of Independence Day, Nishank honoured 37 officials and employees for successful conduct of the Mahakumbh Mela in Haridwar earlier this year.