Sindh Govt Abolishes Deceased Quota for Employment, Introduces Key Reforms in Education and Public Services

In a landmark decision, the Sindh provincial government on Wednesday, led by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has abolished the controversial “deceased quota” system for government employment, following a Supreme Court ruling. 

This decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling and means that no new appointments will be made under this system, which previously allowed family members of deceased government employees to be appointed in their place.

In addition to this pivotal change, the cabinet approved several other initiatives:

• Formation of a New Company: A new entity will be established to provide clean water and sanitation services to rural communities in Sindh. This initiative aims to address the urgent needs of approximately 61% of the rural population lacking access to these essential services.
• Creation of Sindh People’s Rural Civic Services: This service is part of a broader strategy to enhance rural infrastructure and community support.
• Revised Appointment Criteria for Vice-Chancellors: The cabinet approved new criteria for appointing vice-chancellors at provincial universities, aiming to improve governance and accountability in higher education.
• Automated Electronic Vending Machines: The installation of these machines was also approved, although specific locations were not disclosed.
• Educational Board Improvements: A special committee has been established to investigate shortcomings within the province’s educational boards and propose solutions.
• Amendments to Sindh IT Company Rules: Changes were made to enhance the operational capabilities of the Sindh IT Company, promoting digital transformation within government operations.
• Extension of MoU with Sukkur IBA: The cabinet renewed a memorandum of understanding with Sukkur IBA for conducting general screening tests for appointments in various provincial departments, emphasizing transparency and merit-based hiring practices.