Karnataka Government Mandates 33% Reservation for Women in Outsourced Government Jobs
In a significant move towards gender equality, the Karnataka government has mandated a 33% reservation for women in outsourced government jobs. This decision aligns with existing quotas for permanent positions and applies to jobs lasting more than 45 days and involving over 20 employees.
The Government Order (GO) was issued by Randeep D., Principal Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms, to enforce the reservation policy across various government departments and organizations.
The policy covers services and posts outsourced by government departments, including those contracted through third-party agencies. It encompasses roles such as drivers, data-entry operators, housekeeping staff, and other Group-C and Group-D positions.
Here’s a breakdown of the scope and implementation:
Applicability: The policy applies to jobs lasting more than 45 days and employing over 20 people.
Entities Involved: All autonomous bodies, universities, urban local bodies, and other government offices are included.
Current Workforce: Out of 7.2 lakh sanctioned posts, 1.5 lakh are outsourced, with 75,000-plus currently holding outsourced jobs in government departments.
Vacancies: With 2.5 lakh government posts vacant, the new policy ensures approximately 50,000 posts will be reserved for women.
Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar emphasized the importance of senior officials ensuring the smooth implementation of this policy. The reservation aims to recognize and leverage the capabilities of women in effectively performing outsourced government jobs.
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