Karnataka Government Mandates 33% Reservation for Women in Outsourced Jobs
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Government | Karnataka Government |
| Policy | 33% reservation for women in outsourced government jobs |
| Significance | Aligns with existing quotas for permanent positions |
| Applicability | Jobs lasting more than 45 days and involving over 20 employees |
| Issued By | Randeep D., Principal Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms |
| Coverage | Services and posts outsourced by government departments, including third-party agencies |
| Roles Included | Drivers, data-entry operators, housekeeping staff, and other Group-C and Group-D positions |
| Entities Involved | Autonomous bodies, universities, urban local bodies, and other government offices |
| Current Workforce | Out of 7.2 lakh sanctioned posts, 1.5 lakh are outsourced, with 75,000-plus holding outsourced jobs |
| Vacancies | 2.5 lakh government posts vacant; approximately 50,000 posts reserved for women |
| Enforcement | Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar emphasized smooth implementation |