Karnataka Reservation Bill: Nasscom, PhonePe founder, tech workers speak out against the controversial bill
8 months ago

Karnataka Reservation Bill: Nasscom, PhonePe founder, tech workers speak out against the controversial bill

The Hindu  

The Karnataka state government’s draft bill that aims to reserve 50% of management jobs and 70% of non-management jobs for its locals has sparked outrage across the state, with migrant and multilingual tech workers lashing out at the proposed regulation. The bill that was recently cleared by the state cabinet has been temporarily put on hold as Chief Minister Siddaramiah said, “This will be revisited and decided in the coming days.” PhonePe CEO and founder Sameer Nigam pointed out how the bill could make life difficult for job-seekers from army families or those who moved around frequently. The National Association of Software and Service Companies trade association released a statement condemning the idea and expressing its disappointment with the passage of the Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024. Its deeply disturbing to see this kind of bill which will not only hamper the growth of the industry, impact jobs and the global brand for the state,” noted NASSCOM in its statement, adding that the bill could drive out companies, impact foreign investments, and hurt start-ups.

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Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind
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Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind

Hindustan Times  

The fallout and consequences of the new Karnataka State Government Employment of Local Candidates in Industries Bill 2024 could be many if implemented - political, policy, and cultural. While senior executives from the private sector and entrepreneurs of Karnataka’s nearly 11,000 start-up firms were alarmed at the prospect of having to scour through numerous applications to prefer Kannadigas while hiring, …

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill
8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh invites IT firms to relocate amid row over Karnataka job reservation Bill

India TV News  

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Minister vows wider consultation amid massive row over quota bill
8 months ago

Minister vows wider consultation amid massive row over quota bill

Hindustan Times  

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‘Restrictions could force companies to relocate’: Nasscom on Kannadiga reservation bill
8 months ago

‘Restrictions could force companies to relocate’: Nasscom on Kannadiga reservation bill

Hindustan Times  

The National Association of Software and Service Companies on Wednesday expressed disappointment and concern over Karnataka's new bill mandating reservation for locals in private sector jobs. The Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024 states that private firms should recruit Kannadigas in Group C and D category posts. Nasscom said it is disappointed and expressed deep …

Nasscom Warns Karnataka’s Job Quota Bill Will Hurt Tech Sector
8 months ago

Nasscom Warns Karnataka’s Job Quota Bill Will Hurt Tech Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Software body Nasscom on Wednesday said that Karnataka's job reservations for locals in the private sector would hamper growth of tech industry and impact jobs. The apex IT industry body’s statement comes after the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024 was approved by the state cabinet on Monday, and …

Karnataka job reservation row: Nasscom opposes Karnataka’s local jobs reservations bill, warns firms might relocate
8 months ago

Karnataka job reservation row: Nasscom opposes Karnataka’s local jobs reservations bill, warns firms might relocate

The Hindu  

The tech industry’s apex lobby group, the National Association of Software and Service Companies on July 17 said it was “disappointed” and “deeply concerned” about the possible passage of the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024 — a law, when enacted, would mandate private firms with operations in the State to …

Karnataka halts jobs-for-locals Bill after uproar
8 months ago

Karnataka halts jobs-for-locals Bill after uproar

The Hindu  

As a draft Bill cleared by the Karnataka Cabinet mandating reservation for locals garnered adverse reactions from industry heads and trade bodies in the State, the government late on Wednesday announced that it had been “temporarily withheld” and a decision would be taken later after a review. Mr. Patil contended that the content in the draft Bill regarding providing reservations …

Restrictions could force companies to relocate: Nasscom on Karnataka's job reservation bill
8 months ago

Restrictions could force companies to relocate: Nasscom on Karnataka's job reservation bill

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The National Association of Software and Service Companies on Wednesday expressed disappointment and concern over Karnataka's new bill mandating reservation for locals in private sector jobs. The Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024 states that private firms should recruit Kannadigas in Group C and D category posts. In a statement, the tech body said, …

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