Belagavi: To encourage sports persons, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that the state will implement 3 percent reservation in the Forest Department, 3 percent in the Police department and 2 percent in various other departments for athletes.

The CM was responding to a question raised by MLC Ivan D'Souza in the Legislative Council.

The state government has provided appointments to 13 athletes who have won medals in the Olympics, Paralympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games, Siddaramaiah said.

"Direct appointments have been made to 70 constables and 14 PSIs in the Police Department. In addition, sports persons will be encouraged by giving 3 percent reservation in the Forest Department, 3 percent in the Police Department and 2 percent in various other departments,"

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