Summary:
We are taking all measures to make sure 85% of jobs go to locals in these sectors as well. Among the large companies, it was found that at SMC just 50% of jobs have gone to local persons. While the issue is a political hot potato , the state government isdirecting companies to adhere to the policy mandating that 85% of jobs go to local persons. He said, "We have done a survey on the implementation of the 85% of jobs to locals guideline, which companies promised to follow while receiving benefits under government incentive schemes. We have thus advised them to adhere to the 85% norm in all recruitment and to fill emerging vacancies with locals.".