Akshata Sharma
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The Karnataka government on July 17 decided to delay the implementation of a bill mandating job reservation for locals in the private sector.
"The bill intended to implement reservation for Kannadigas in private sector institutions, industries and enterprises is still in the preparation stage. A final decision will be taken after comprehensive discussion in the next cabinet meeting," said a statement from Chief Minister's office on July 17.
This comes against the backdrop of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) and industry leaders demanding the scrapping of the bill.
"The government plans to revisit and decide on the bill in the coming days after conducting broader consultations," Siddaramaiah said.
Karnataka cabinet approved the draft State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, mandating 50 percent of management jobs and 70 percent of non-management roles to be reserved for local candidates (Kannadigas).
The state cabinet also approved a 100 percent quota for Kannadigas in Group C and Group D jobs (blue-collar workers) in the private sector.
NASSCOM said the bill's provisions threaten to reverse progress, drive away companies, & stifle startups.
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