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6d ago

Karnataka Raises Housing Quota for Minorities to 15%

The government says the increase follows Union welfare guidelines to address homelessness among minority groups.

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Overview

  • On June 19, the Karnataka cabinet approved boosting reservation for minority communities under state housing schemes from 10% to 15%.
  • Officials cite the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme for Welfare of Minorities and note that many urban and rural homes built under government schemes remain vacant.
  • The enhanced quota will cover Muslims, Christians, Jains and other minority groups without reducing existing SC, ST or OBC allocations.
  • BJP leaders have called the adjustment unconstitutional and signaled plans for legal challenges over what they describe as religion-based reservation.
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the law department approved the measure and that unutilized quotas will be reallocated to districts with higher minority housing needs.