Article 371(J) a blessing for educated youth in Kalyana Karnataka: Sharan Prakash Patil

Article 371(J) of the Constitution is a blessing for the educated youth of the Kalyan Karnataka (KK) region, ensuring long-term educational and employment opportunities, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has said.

​Speaking after unfurling the national flag at the Kalyan Karnataka Utsav celebrations in Yadgir on Thursday, the Minister highlighted how the Special Status has transformed the region’s socio-economic landscape.

​Dr. Patil noted that the landmark constitutional amendment was achieved through years of relentless struggle led by prominent leaders, including Vaijanath Patil and Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside strong public agitation against regional development and economic imbalances.

​Under the provisions of Article 371(J), local educated youth benefit from a 75% to 85% reservation in government jobs within the Kalyan Karnataka region, as well as an 8% reservation across non-KK districts in the State.