Priyank Kharge orders priority filling of vacant Kalyana Karnataka posts via Karnataka Examinations Authority
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Article 371(J) and regional development: a GS2 case study on constitutional safeguards for equitable employment.
Why in news
Home Minister Priyank Kharge directed that vacant posts in the Kalyana Karnataka region be filled via the Karnataka Examinations Authority to ensure fair employment under Article 371(J).
Background
Priyank Kharge, the Home Minister and Kalaburagi district in charge, ordered the exclusion of Kalyana Karnataka vacant posts from the Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment. These positions are to be filled on a priority basis through the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
Facts for Prelims
- PostPriyank Kharge: Home Minister and Kalaburagi district in charge of Karnataka
- BodyKarnataka Public Service Commission: Body from which Kalyana Karnataka posts are being excluded
- BodyKarnataka Examinations Authority: Body tasked with priority filling of vacant posts
- ConstitutionArticle 371(J): Constitutional provision providing for fair employment opportunities in the Kalyana Karnataka region
Prelims practice question
Which constitutional provision provides for fair employment opportunities in the Kalyana Karnataka region?
- (a)Article 371(J)
- (b)Article 371(L)
- (c)Article 371(K)
- (d)Article 371(M)
Show answer
Answer: (a) Article 371(J) — Article 371(J) is the constitutional provision providing for fair employment opportunities in the Kalyana Karnataka region.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Article 371(J) in addressing regional imbalances and ensuring equitable employment opportunities in Karnataka.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative decentralization: Balancing recruitment autonomy between the Public Service Commission and the Examinations Authority
- Constitutional safeguards: Ensuring regional development through targeted employment quotas under Article 371(J)
Keywords: Regional imbalance · Equitable distribution · Constitutional safeguards · Administrative decentralization · Employment opportunities
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