"The MP government would also ensure that local youths get priority in jobs in the state," said, Kamal Nath (file photo)

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath said on Tuesday, the state government is considering to bring a law to ensure 70 percent jobs to local youths in the private sector.

Kamal Nath said this in the state assembly while intervening in a discussion on a question on age relaxation for "outside" other states candidates in Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission and other job recruitment exams.

After taking over as chief minister last year, Kamal Nath had said his government will provide incentives to industries that give 70 percent of their jobs to those from the state, and indicated that people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh get employment in Madhya Pradesh at the cost of the local population.

While speaking in the assembly during the Question Hour on Tuesday, Kamal Nath mentioned this statement and said Kamal Nath had to face criticism from several leaders from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for the remark but asserted that his government is committed to generating employment opportunities for local youths.



Kamal Nath said governments in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra and West Bengal have a local language paper in competitive exams, which reduces the opportunity for youths from Madhya Pradesh in competitions there.

"The MP government would also ensure that local youths get priority in jobs in the state," Kamal Nath said.

Earlier, state General Administration Minister Govind Singh informed the House that the age restrictions for "outside" candidates in job recruitment examinations were lifted in compliance with a Supreme Court order.

Govind Singh was replying to a question raised by BJP member Yashpal Singh Sisodiya, who pointed out that the Madhya Pradesh government has increased the age limit for candidates from other states from 27 years to 35 years for appearing in competitive examinations held in the state.