Synopsis : The Karnataka Labour Department is planning to propose a Bill that provides up to 10 percent reservation in educational institutions and up to five percent reservation in private sector employment to Persons with Disabilities.

The Karnataka Labour Department is planning to propose a Bill that provides up to 10 percent reservation in educational institutions and up to five percent reservation in private sector employment to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), sources said on Thursday, 6 November.

According to a concept note shared by the department, Karnataka has over 20 lakh PwDs.

“Including PwDs in the workforce can add up to three to five percent to state GDP through increased productivity and reduced dependency ratios,” the note said.

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