Question

Which state became the first State to reserve 75% of private jobs for locals?

• A. Haryana
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Tamil Nadu
• D. Andhra Pradesh

Hint:

When a question asks which state was the "first" to enact a certain policy, it's a test of chronology. Even if other states now have similar laws, it's crucial to identify the state that initiated the trend.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the concept of local reservation in the private sector. This refers to a policy where a state government enacts a law requiring private companies operating within the state to reserve a certain percentage of their jobs for candidates who are domiciled (are permanent residents) in that state.

Step 2: Identify the pioneering state. While several states have proposed or enacted such laws, the first state in India to pass legislation making this mandatory was Andhra Pradesh.

Step 3: Know the specific law. In 2019, the Andhra Pradesh government passed the 'Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019'. This law mandates that 75% of jobs in all private industrial units and factories, including joint ventures and projects under public-private partnership, be filled by local candidates. Haryana later passed a similar law, but Andhra Pradesh was the first.