The Bill passed on December 26 aims to replace an ordinance that the Karnataka cabinet had approved, effectively hiking the reservation for SC and ST community from 15 percent to 17 percent and 3 per ent to 7 percent respectively.
Quota in jobs and education for Scheduled Castes and Tribes has been increased in Karnataka through an executive order. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made the announcement today, saying the "historic decision" would "shine into their lives".