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Job-for-locals bill: Skilling, not legislation key to meet evolving industry demands, say experts         Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) Karnataka's job reservation bill, which is now on hold, would pose significant challenges for businesses of all sizes, human resource experts said, adding skilling is key to equip locals to meet evolving industry demands as employment is based on merit and not domicile.         HR experts believe implementing a legislation like the job-for-locals bill would pose significant challenges for businesses in talent acquisition, compliance costs and stressed on the importance of skilling to equip individuals with future-proof skillsets.         The Karnataka government on July 15, tabled the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, in state assembly.         The Bill, which mandated factory or other establishments to appoint 50 per cent of local candidates in management categories and 70 per cent in non-management categories, has been temporarily put on hold.

Swati Mohapatra,PhD

Communication Specialist:Communication, Advocacy & Partnerships.Talks about # UNICEF#Child Rights #youth leadership and @SDGs 2030.

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Sukanya, your writing is always insightful.

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