Karnataka Boosts Minority Housing Quota to 15%

Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad justifies the state government's decision to increase the reservation for minorities in housing schemes from 10% to 15%, aligning with a broader initiative by the Government of India to recommend a 10-15% increase nationwide.

This policy change is part of a larger context where the Karnataka government, has been implementing various housing schemes, potentially influenced by central government guidelines and previous state-level decisions, under various other Chief Minister's .

The increase in reservation for minorities in housing schemes reflects a strategic move to address housing needs for economically weaker sections (EWS) and lower-income groups (LIG), possibly in response to broader national policies like the Rajiv Rinn Yojana, which provides interest subsidies for home loans to these segments.