Karnataka reserves 4% quota for Muslim contractors in tenders

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act which aims to provide four per cent reservation in tenders to Muslim contractors, official sources said. The decision was taken on Friday in a meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bangaluru, and it was decided that the amendment will be done after tabling the KTPP act in the ongoing assembly session, the official sources added.Earlier on March 7, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that four per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a category called Category-II B, while presenting the Karnataka government's Budget. Reservation will be provided in the procurement of goods and services under various government departments, corporations, and institutions for suppliers belonging to SC, ST, Category-I, Category-II A, and Category-II B, up to Rs 1 crore, in which Category-II B refers to Muslims.
The Cabinet has approved the presentation of the obedience in the same session likely on Monday. The Cabinet has agreed to give e-Khata in rural areas that has been approved by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj obedience. If this obedience is approved, the rural revenue projects and the households in the village station will be equipped, it added. The Karnataka Lokasewa Commission's reform measures have been discussed at the Cabinet meeting as the KPSC has increased. In addition, the Cabinet has agreed to the formation of a separate committee for the reform of the Lokasewa Commission. The cabinet also consulted on the maintenance of the committee's recommendations. It was decided to constitute an expert committee to suggest measures to revamp the KPSC and to set up a search committee to appoint KPSC members, they said.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka has won gold at the National e-Governance Awards 2024.This prestigious recognition highlights Karnataka’s excellence in leveraging technology for governance, ensuring efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric services.

Karnataka wins gold at the National e-Governance Awards 2024!

This prestigious recognition highlights Karnataka’s excellence in leveraging technology for governance, ensuring efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric services.

A proud moment for the state as we continue to… pic.twitter.com/XUVb9ThASN

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) March 14, 2025

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, 'it a proud moment for the state as we continue to lead in digital transformation and innovation.'

(State Correspondent)