New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The post of drivers that has been so far reserved for men has now been opened for the women as well. The Kerala Government, breaking all the stereotypes, has decided to induct women drivers in government departments and public sector undertakings.
Many women's organisations in the southern state of Kerala have urged the government to lift the ban imposed on women for not allowing them to apply for driver posts in any other department.
CM Pinarayi Vijayan's office in a statement said, "Directions have given to all government departments and PSUs to make the driver post gender neutral. This has been done in accordance with the state government's policy on gender equality. This will benefit many women." It added further...