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Article 371J

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARTICLE   371J


Salient features of Hyderabad Karnataka Region

Hyderabad-Karnataka region is
located in the north-eastern part of
the State.
The region, encompassed by the
Kannada speaking people, was
earlier ruled by the Nizams of
Hyderabad until 1948.
After merging with the Indian Union,
the region was a part of the then
Hyderabad State until 1956.
The Hyderabad-Karnataka region comprises of Bidar, Yadgir,
Raichur,Koppala, Ballary and Kalaburagi districts.

Some important information regarding the region:

The Hyderabad-Karnataka region is the second largest arid region in India.


HK region account for 23% of state geographical area
Uncultivated area of the region is 23% of state uncultivated area
Decadal population growth of the region is 17.73% whereas state growth rate
is 15.60%
HKRDB region is having 18% of the State population
24% of State SC population is residing in the region
34% of State ST population is residing in the region
Literacy rate of the region is 64.45% whereas State literacy is 75.36%
Dropout rate in the HKRDB region is 5.77 where as the State Dropout rate
is 2.96
Child Mortality Rate of the region is 59 where as State Child Mortality rate is 41
Infant Mortality Rate of the region is 51 where as State Infant Mortality Rate
is 35
Net District domestic product of HKRDB region is Rs. 44832 per capita whereas
the State average is Rs. 68053 per capita

What was the reason behind constituting Nanjundappa committee?

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The State had constituted a high power committee under Prof. Nanjundappa
to study regional imbalances in the State and to recommend strategies to
address them.
The committee identified 35 indicators to measure the extent of
development in various sectors and had built a Comprehensive Composite
Development Index (CCDI) and Composite Deprivation Index (CDI).
On the basis of CDI all taluks are categorised as most backward, more
backward, backward and relatively developed taluks.
21 taluks of HK region are categorized as most backward, 5 taluks as more
backward and 2 taluks as backward.

What is Article 371J?

This article of the constitution of India provides for Special Status for Hyderabad-
Karnataka Region.
This is was introduced in the 118th constitutional amendment to the constitution.
Article 371J will grant special status to six backward districts of Hyderabad
Karnataka region to:
Establish a separate Development Board
The Board ensures sufficient funds are allocated for Development of the
region.
Local reservation in education and Government-jobs (Domicile requirement)

According to Article 371J

The Hon’ble President may, by order, made with respect to the State of
Karnataka, provide for any special responsibility of the Hon’ble Governor for –

Establishment of a separate development board for Hyderabad Karnataka


Region with the provision that a report on the working of the board will be
placed each year before the state Legislative Assembly;
Equitable allocation of funds for developmental expenditure over the said
region, subject to the requirements of the State as a whole;
Equitable opportunities and facilities for the people belonging to the said region, in
matters of public employment, education and vocational training, subject to the
requirements of the State as a whole. For this purpose
Reservation of a proportion of seats in educational and vocational training
institutions in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region for students who belong to that
region by birth or by domicile
Identification of posts or classes of posts under the State Government and
in any body or organisation under the control of the State Government in
the Hyderabad Karnataka Region and reservation of a proportion of such
posts for persons who belong to that region by birth or by domicile and for

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appointment there to by direct recruitment or by promotion or in any other


manner as may be specified in the order.

The following measures have already been taken:

Hyderabad Karnataka Region Development Board was formed on 06/11/2013. It


was constituted with 28 members on the 23rd January 2014. Sri Qamrul
Islam honourable Minister of Municipal Administration, Haj & Walkf and
Minorities Welfare has been nominated as the Chairman of the Board.
The Karnataka Public Employment (Reservation in Appointment for Hyderabad-
Karnataka Region)Order, 2013 – Provides for creation of a local cadre and
reservation in the Hyderabad- Karnataka Region as under, besides reservation
of 8% of the posts in the State level offices or institutions or apex institutions
The Karnataka Private Un-aided Educational institutions (Regulations of
Admission in the Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Order, 2013- Provides for
reservation of 70% of the available seats in every course of study in any
regional university or educational institution, besides 8% of the available
seats in every course of study provided in a State wide University or a state
wide educational institution.
The Karnataka Educational Instituions (Regulations of Admission in the
Hyderabad – Karnataka Region) Order, 2013 – provides for reservation of
70% of available seats.
To address the issue of backwardness in the State, Government has been
implementing a Special Development Programme (SDP) since 2007-08. 40%
of budget of SDP is earmarked for Hyderabad- Karnataka region.

Issues and Challenges

Despite the interventions to develop the HK region on par with the relatively
developed regions, vital indicators relating to human development, in
particular, of the region depicts that the gaps in the indices still persists.
This indicates that the barriers to development are still strong enough to retard
the development processes. In this context, intensive efforts are required to
bridge the development gap and attain equitable distribution of gains from
development across regions and people in the state. Therefore to plug the
backwardness of the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, State has made a
conscious effort by substantially increasing the allocations provided to the
HKRDB during 2014-15.
The focus, however, needs to be on education, health and nutrition and skill
development along with development of farm and non-farm activities.
Therefore, formulation and effective implementation of development
programmes tailored to the needs of the region are required to meet the
challenges of this region.

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