Karnataka Authorities Will increase Housing Quota For Muslim Neighborhood From 10% To fifteen%

Reported By: Prashobh Devanahalli

In a big transfer aimed toward enhancing social welfare, the Karnataka authorities has accredited a rise within the housing quota for the Muslim group below varied housing schemes. The reservation has been raised from the prevailing 10 per cent to fifteen per ecnt, following a proposal handed in right this moment’s cupboard assembly.

The choice will likely be relevant to all housing initiatives run by the state’s Division of Housing in each rural and concrete areas. The revised quota is predicted to learn a bigger part of the Muslim inhabitants, guaranteeing higher entry to government-supported housing tasks.

Whereas addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister D. Okay. Shivakumar mentioned, “This determination has been taken protecting in thoughts the inhabitants ratio and the underutilization of a number of housing tasks. It’s important to fill these vacancies, and the Muslim group, given its inhabitants share, deserves elevated illustration in welfare housing.”

He additionally took a swipe on the opposition, stating, “The BJP has no agenda apart from taking part in politics within the identify of Muslims. Our authorities is dedicated to inclusive improvement, and this transfer is a step in that course.”

The Congress-led state authorities had earlier launched provisions to increase reservation advantages to minority communities in authorities contracts as nicely. This newest transfer provides one other layer of affirmative motion focusing on improved dwelling circumstances for minorities, significantly the Muslim group.

The improved quota is predicted to roll out quickly, with pointers being framed for its implementation.