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Article 371J

Aug. 12, 2018

Hyderabad Karnataka region is demanding a separate State due to underdevelopment and improper implementation of Article 371J of the Constitution.

Article 371J:

  • Hyderabad-Karnataka is one of the underdeveloped regions of the Karnataka.

  • In this background, Article 371J was inserted in the constitution in 2013 by passing 118th constitutional amendment act.

  • This article provides for Special Status to six backward districts of Hyderabad-Karnataka Region by
    • Providing local reservation in education and Government-jobs,

    • Establishing a separate Development Board and

    • Allocating sufficient funds for region’s Development.



Source : The Hindu

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