Following steps have been taken to encourage induction and retention of women in public sector:
- Quota for women in public service employment for the posts in BS-1 to 15 has been enhanced from 5% to 15% vide notification SOR-IV(S&GAD)15-1/2012 Dated 21-05-2012.
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to 3 years across the board for female candidates has been notified vide notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 Dated 21-05-2012.
- All women contractual employees have been allowed to avail one additional chance of transfer to the place of residence of spouse in case of marriage, vide notification No. No. DS(O&M)5-3/2004/CONTRACT(MF) Dated 21-05-2012 of S&GAD.
- At least one woman in all selection and recruitment committees for regular and contractual employment has been made compulsory vide notification No. SOR-IV(S&GAD)10-1/2003 Dated 17-05-2012 issued by Regulation Wing of S&GAD, Government of the Punjab.
- Appointment of 25% women as Members of the Punjab Public Service Commission is in process in the S&GAD.
- Representation of 33% women in all Boards of statutory organizations, public sector companies and committees as well as special purpose task force and committees is in process.
- Government is taking action in accordance with law to radically increase women representation in all administrative leadership positions (including departmental head offices and key field offices).
- Amendments in relevant law to provide 33% female consultants in the office of Provincial Ombudsman are also in process.
- Provincial Ombudsman has assured to appoint 33% women as Consultants in his Office as soon as existing Consultants complete their tenure. Amendments in the relevant law to provide 33% female consultants are also in process.
- Deduction of House rent of only one spouse if government accommodation is allotted and both are government servants, is under consideration.
- All women contractual employees have been allowed to avail one additional chance of transfer to the place of residence of spouse in case of marriage, by notification of S&GAD.
- Deduction of House rent of only one spouse if government accommodation is allotted and both are government servants, is under consideration with the Punjab Government.