TNAI Delhi Branch Report on Signature Campaign and Protest Events Against 80:20 Gender Discrimination Policy in Nursing Recruitment
Posted by: TNAI Delhi State Branch | Posted on: July 21, 2025Aim of the Movement:
The event aimed at gathering public and professional support to demand equal opportunities for all qualified nursing professionals, regardless of gender.
Signature Campaign:
A signature campaign was organised on 16th June 2025 by the Joint Working Committee to protest against the gender-based recruitment ratio of 80 Female:20 Male for Nursing Officer and Senior Nursing Officer positions in AIIMS and ESIC institutions.
The TNAI Delhi State Branch actively participated in the campaign. Members and nursing professionals from various institutions gathered to register their protest by signing in large numbers, marking a strong and peaceful resistance to the discriminatory recruitment policy.
Support for Dharna:
On 22nd June 2025, a massive Dharna (protest demonstration) was organised at Jantar Mantar, Delhi against the gender discriminatory (80:20) recruitment policy in nursing services. This Dharna witnessed participation from numerous nursing professionals, students, and members of TNAI and other nursing associations.
Representative Executive Committee Members from the TNAI Delhi Branch
- Ms. Yangchan Dolma, President, TNAI Delhi State Branch
- Mr. Man Singh Jat, Chairperson, Nursing Services Committee
- Ms. Geeta, ANM Representative
The participants strongly raised their voices against the unfair gender ratio, calling it a violation of constitutional equality and professional dignity. The event featured slogans, placards (such as “Stop Gender Discrimination”) and peaceful sit-ins to raise public and governmental awareness.
Conclusion
The above Signature Campaign and the Dharna reflect the unified stand of the nursing fraternity against gender-biased recruitment policies. These events are part of a growing movement calling for equality, merit-based selection, and professional respect within the Indian healthcare system.
The TNAI Delhi State Branch continues to lead and support such initiatives, ensuring the voices of all nursing professionals—regardless of gender—are heard and respected.