Karnataka's Job Quotas For Locals: Industries Minister Says State Can't Afford To Lose In Race Of Industrialisation

In background of a polarising decision by the Karnataka government to reserve 50 per cent in management jobs, 75 per cent in non-management jobs and 100 per cent in 'C' and 'D' grade posts in private firms, the state minister for Commerce and Industries has tried to take a reconciliatory approach.

In a post on social media platform X, minister M B Patil stated, "India is currently experiencing a manufacturing and industrial revolution driven by the global China Plus One policy. In this competitive era, states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana are striving to be at their best."

He cautiously further observed, "It is of utmost importance for all states to be at their competitive peak. Keeping the interests of #Kannadigas paramount, I will discuss this issue with the Hon'ble CM Sh @siddaramaiah, IT-BT Minister, Law Minister, and Labour Minister."

The post continued, "We will have wider consultations. We will ensure that the interests of Kannadigas are protected, alongside those of the industries. #Karnataka is a progressive state, and we cannot afford to lose in this once-in-a-century race of industrialisation."

It added, "We will make sure that everyone's interests are safeguarded. The Industries are assured that they need not have any fear or apprehensions and can rest assured."

The Karnataka cabinet has today (17 July) given its nod to a bill that mandates 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private companies for Group C and Group D positions.

Some days back, the Karnataka cabinet had approved a bill requiring industries, factories, and other establishments to appoint local candidates to 50 per cent of management positions and 75 per cent of non-management positions.

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