Karnataka Bill Mandates 50% Local Quota in Management Positions

Source- This post on the Karnataka Bill Mandates 50% Local Quota in Management Positions has been created based on the article “Karnataka Bill mandates 50% quota for locals in management positions” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2024.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved a Bill mandating quotas for local candidates in management and non-management positions in various industries and establishments.

The Bill aims to ensure greater employment opportunities for local residents in Karnataka, promoting the use of Kannada and addressing the need for skilled local workers in various industries.

Key Provisions of the Bill

i) Management Positions: The Bill requires that 50% of management positions be filled by local candidates.

ii) Non-Management Positions: It also mandates that 75% of non-management positions be occupied by local candidates.

Definition of Local Candidate

i) A local candidate is defined as an individual born in Karnataka, domiciled in the state for at least 15 years, capable of speaking, reading, and writing Kannada legibly, and who has passed a test conducted by the nodal agency.

ii) Candidates must have a secondary school certificate with Kannada as a language or pass a Kannada proficiency test specified by the nodal agency.

iii) Training for Local Candidates: If qualified or suitable local candidates are not available, industries and establishments, in collaboration with the government, are required to take steps to train local candidates within three years.

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