Karnataka increases reservation for minorities under various housing schemes from 10% to 15%

Bengaluru: Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to enhance the percentage of reservation for minorities under various housing schemes in the state from 10 to 15 per cent.

Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said, "Under various housing schemes being implemented by the Housing Department across the state in both urban and rural areas, it has been decided to enhance the reservation for minorities from 10 per cent to 15 per cent."

He said the decision was taken after observing the high number of homeless among minorities in the state.