Karnataka Cabinet approves bill mandating 50% local candidates in management roles, 75% in non-management roles, with penalties for non-compliance.
Karnataka Cabinet has approved a bill, "Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in Industries, Factories, and Other Establishments Bill, 2024", mandating 50% local candidates in management roles and 75% in non-management roles in industries, factories, and other establishments. The bill defines a local candidate as someone born in Karnataka, domiciled there for at least 15 years, proficient in Kannada, and having passed a Kannada proficiency test. If local candidates are unavailable, employers must collaborate with the government to train them within three years. Penalties for non-compliance range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000. The bill comes in response to demands for increased job reservations for Kannadigas.
July 16, 2024
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