A Karnataka Cabinet sub-committee has proposed a phased end to job outsourcing in government departments by March 2028. This move seeks to provide job security, regularize contract workers, and curb outsourcing in public sector roles, reflecting growing concerns over worker welfare and employment stability.
In a landmark recommendation, the Karnataka Cabinet sub-committee has urged the state government to phase out job outsourcing in government departments and corporations by March 2028. The proposal aims to enhance job security and regularize workers who have been engaged on contract or outsourcing arrangements, addressing long-standing issues of employment instability.
Key Highlights:
The sub-committee’s proposal focuses on gradually ending outsourcing across various state departments and boards, ensuring affected workers receive permanent employment benefits.
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This recommendation follows a detailed study on the impacts of outsourcing on worker welfare, with a view to providing better social security and job continuity.
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Stakeholders have highlighted disparities in pay and benefits between permanent government employees and outsourced workers, underscoring the need for reform.
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The state's labor landscape is expected to undergo significant change as the government deliberates on how to implement this recommendation effectively.
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The move aligns with broader national debates on contract labor and worker rights, emphasizing the importance of stable livelihoods for state employees.
This development is anticipated to reshape public sector employment in Karnataka, improving worker morale and setting a precedent for other states to consider similar measures.
Sources: Deccan Herald, New Indian Express, Official Karnataka Government communications