New Delhi. An important relief news has emerged for the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved major relaxation in recruitment norms to provide employment to these victims. Under this relaxation, complete relaxation up to 55 years has been given in the required educational qualification and age limit for 88 applicants.
What is the scope of relief?
A Rajnivas official informed that this relaxation has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor for appointments in various government departments. Relief has been given to these applicants by relaxation in educational qualification and increasing the age limit up to 55 years.
What did the LG office say?
A note issued from the Lieutenant Governor’s office said the decision has been taken after repeated representations and recent meetings with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, public representatives and victims’ groups.
This relaxation has been given under the rehabilitation package approved by the Union Home Ministry on 16 January 2006. This package includes provisions for rehabilitation and employment of anti-Sikh riot victims.
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Victims will get employment benefits
This decision has brought a new hope in the lives of the people affected during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. These 88 applicants will be given priority for various works in government departments.
a step towards justice
Since the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, there have been continuous demands for rehabilitation and justice for the victims. This relaxation is being considered a big step towards improving their standard of living and providing new employment opportunities.
