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Karnataka Approves Job Reservation Bill: 50% in Management, 75% in Non-Management, 100% in Group C & D

Jul 17, 2024, 07:07 AM

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a draft bill mandating significant job reservations for locals in the private sector, including the IT sector. The bill stipulates a 50% reservation for Kannadigas in management positions and 75% in non-management roles. Additionally, it mandates a 100% reservation for Kannadigas in Group C and D posts across all private industries in the state. This decision has sparked considerable backlash from industry leaders, who argue that the bill is discriminatory and could hamper the state's economic growth. Prominent figures like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Mohandas Pai have criticized the bill, calling it regressive and unconstitutional. The bill also includes penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to Rs 25,000. The state government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and supported by MB Patil, asserts that the bill aims to ensure job opportunities for locals and address long-standing demands for employment reservations in Karnataka.