(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce ‘quota’ system for employment of the under privileged categories in the private sector; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce ‘quota’ system for employment of the under privileged categories in the private sector; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU)
(a) & (b) : In pursuance of the National Common Minimum Programme (NCMP), a Group of Ministers (GOM) was constituted to examine the issue of affirmative action, including reservation in private sector, and to initiate a dialogue with industry to see how best the private sector can fulfill the aspirations of youth belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The GOM has ascertained the views of four major Industry Associations and also obtained the opinions of three legal luminaries in the matter.