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Politics
Karnataka Cabinet Approves ₹32,611 Crore Package and 30% ST Quota for Forest Jobs
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Karnataka cabinet has sanctioned a ₹32,611 crore development package and introduced a 30% reservation for Scheduled Tribes in forest department recruitment.
The Karnataka cabinet approved a ₹32,611 crore package aimed at enhancing forest sector development and employment. The allocation is earmarked for infrastructure upgrades, conservation projects, and capacity building within the forest department.
In a move to promote inclusive hiring, the cabinet also introduced a 30% reservation for Scheduled Tribes in all forest department recruitment drives. The quota will apply to both existing and new positions, ensuring greater representation of tribal communities.
The decision reflects the state’s commitment to sustainable forest management and socio‑economic upliftment of tribal populations. Officials say the package will create thousands of jobs and strengthen forest protection efforts across Karnataka.
In a move to promote inclusive hiring, the cabinet also introduced a 30% reservation for Scheduled Tribes in all forest department recruitment drives. The quota will apply to both existing and new positions, ensuring greater representation of tribal communities.
The decision reflects the state’s commitment to sustainable forest management and socio‑economic upliftment of tribal populations. Officials say the package will create thousands of jobs and strengthen forest protection efforts across Karnataka.