Bihar government announces 35% reservation for women in non-gazetted government jobs

Bihar government has announced 35% reservation for women in non-gazetted government jobs in group C and D grade.
This decision was taken at state cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.
The cabinet meeting also took following decisions

• Hiked Member of Legislative Assembly  Development Fund (MLADF) from the present Rs. 2 crore in a year to Rs. 3 crore from the next financial year.
• Proposal to pay 13 months salary in place of 12 months to policemen upto inspector rank.
• Hiked the daily wage of home guards to Rs. 400 from Rs. 300 at present.
• Enhance the payment of agricultural advisors to Rs. 7,000 per month from Rs. 6,000 per month at present.

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015