Reservation in Private Sector

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Government of India

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Reservation in Private Sector

However, a Coordination Committee on Affirmative Action for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in Private Sector was set up by the Prime Minister’s Office in 2006. Also, the Industry Associations viz. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have developed their respective Voluntary Code of Conduct (VCC) for member companies wherein stress has been laid on equal opportunities in employment for all sections of society, removing bias in employment to disadvantaged sections of society, increasing employability of socially disadvantaged sections through skill up-gradation, continuous training and providing scholarships. A brief summary of updated action taken on Affirmative Action in the Private Sector as provided by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) in respect of three Industry Associations is:

Brief summary of updated actions taken on Affirmative Action in the Private Sector

I)         Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

a)         Affirmative Action Council (AAC) has been formed. The AAC has identified 5 areas of Affirmative-work, Employability, Entrepreneurship, Education and Employment.

b)         Affirmative Fund has been set up.

c)         241944 candidates from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) community have been trained in various vocational skills.

d)        111697 Scholarships have been provided to SC/ST students.

e)         100 Entrepreneurship development training programmes have been held.

f)         925 companies have adopted Voluntary Code of Conduct.

II)        Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

a)         179810 candidates from SC/ST community have been trained in various vocational skills.

b)         2036 Scholarships have been provided to SC/ST students.

c)         5176 Entrepreneurship development training programmes have been held.

d)        23030 SC/ST students have been provided free education.

e)         478 companies have adopted Voluntary Code of Conduct.

III)      Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)

a)         1035 companies have adopted Voluntary Code of Conduct.

b)         161 ITIs have been upgraded.

c)         377 SC/ST students have been imparted Entrepreneurship Development Programmes.

d)        3357 scholarships provided to SC/ST students for studying in premier institutions like IITs/ IIMs.

e)         35784  candidates have been trained under Skill Development programmes.

This information was given by the Minister of State, Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha here today.

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Upgradation of existing NIFT Campuses for implementation of reservation for OBC students

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Government of India

Cabinet

Upgradation of existing NIFT Campuses for implementation of reservation for OBC students – extension of timeline for utilization of fund 

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Upgradation of existing NIFT Campuses for implementation of reservation for OBC students – extension of timeline for utilization of fund. 

With this, extension of timeline is effective for utilization of balance available fund of Rs. 90.13 crore, by two years beyond 31.03.2015 that is upto March 2017. This will enable upgradation of facilities for implementation of OBC reservation in NIFT and operating the campuses more effectively and efficiently. 

Background: 

The NIFT was set up by the Ministry of Textiles in the year 1986 as an autonomous society under the Societies Registration act, 1860 for imparting quality education in fashion technology. NIFT has been running full time Degree programmes through its fifteen campuses located at different parts of the country. The scope of the scheme for upgradation of existing NIFT Campuses and implementing reservation for OBC students is to create additional infrastructure facilities at existing NIFT campuses, construction of additional class rooms, laboratories, hostel accommodation for students, purchase of machinery and equipments etc. 

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Reservation in Private Sector

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Government of India

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 

Reservation in Private Sector 

Government of India has a policy on reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs)/ Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), which is also applicable to the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). 

Numerous representations have been received from public representatives and various organizations for reservation in private sector. 

A high level Coordination Committee has been constituted in October 2006, to carry forward the dialogue with the Industry on Affirmative Action in the Private Sector. It has been holding meetings with the Apex Chambers of Industries from time to time. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), have developed their respective Codes of Conduct on affirmative action for adoption by their members. These Codes of Conduct provide, inter alia, for inclusive policies and non-discrimination. The progress made by the Apex Chambers in this regard is reviewed in the meetings of the Coordination Committee. 

This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Sudarshan Bhagat in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha here today. 

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