Kohima, September 14 (MExN): The State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD), Tongpang L Jamir, has taken up with the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) and the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) the issue of implementation of the 4% reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in government employment and the reservation roster system.
Jamir, along with officials of the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, held separate meetings with NPSC Secretary Nungsangmenla Imchen and NSSB Secretary Lanusenla Longkumer here to discuss the matter, a press statement issued by the SCPD office said.
The meetings followed verbal and written complaints from PwD aspirants regarding the implementation of reservation and the manner in which PwD vacancies are reflected in recruitment rosters.
The SCPD emphasised the need for a clear, consistent and transparent mechanism for identifying reserved vacancies and maintaining the roster to ensure that eligible PwD candidates receive the benefits provided under the applicable provisions.
The NPSC and NSSB informed that reservation rosters are furnished by the respective departments for recruitment purposes. The importance of ensuring that such rosters are clear and correctly reflect the reserved vacancies was emphasised during the discussions.
The meeting also discussed verification of disability certificates submitted by candidates. While recognising the need for proper verification, the SCPD stressed that the process should be fair, transparent and uniform, without creating unnecessary barriers for genuine candidates.
The SCPD called for continued coordination among the State Government departments, NPSC, NSSB and the State Commission to ensure effective implementation of PwD reservation and timely resolution of related grievances.
PwDs facing difficulties concerning reservation, roster implementation or recruitment may submit their grievances to the Office of the SCPD, preferably in writing with relevant supporting documents.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding to strengthen a transparent, systematic and disability-inclusive reservation and roster mechanism and ensure equal employment opportunities for eligible PwDs, the office added.
