Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba Sunday said the government was preparing to allocate quotas to women, Dalits and indigenous communities in the administrative jobs.
Addressing the inaugural function of the second national convention of Nepal Women’s Association, a sister organisation of Nepali Congress (Democratic), Deuba said, “The Council of Ministers is working on an ordinance ensuring reservation to women, Dalits and indigenous minority communities in the administrative seats.” Though he did not give any timeframe he said the ordinance would be introduced soon.
Stressing the need of more women participation in the administrative activists, the Prime Minister said, “Country is unlikely to make any progress by alienating womenfolk from the political and administrative activities.” Women must have reasonable say in the national politics and they should also be involved in the peace process, he said.
He lauded the recent anti-Maoist reprisal led by women in Banglung villages and Dullu of Dailekh district saying, “These incidents show that Nepali women have become bold enough.”
The two-day convention participated by 400 representatives will end on Monday. nepalnews.com mbk Dec 12 04