Kamal Nath had said his government will provide incentives to industries that give 70 per cent of their jobs to those from the state. (File) Kamal Nath had said his government will provide incentives to industries that give 70 per cent of their jobs to those from the state. (File)

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath Tuesday said that the state government is considering to introduce a law which would ensure jobs to 70 per cent local youths in private and government sectors.

“The MP government would also ensure that local youths get priority in jobs in the state,” the chief minister said.

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.

During the Question Hour in the state assembly, Nath said that the injustice shown towards the unemployed local youths was concerning. Adding, the chief minister reasoned that states including Gujarat, Maharashtra and West Bengal conduct competitive examinations in their local language, which reduces the opportunity for youths from Madhya Pradesh in competitions there.

Last year, after being elected as the chief minister, Nath had ensured his government would provide incentives to industries that give 70 per cent 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.

On mentioning his promise in the assembly, Nath said he had to face criticism from several leaders from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for his remark, but asserted that his government is committed to generate employment opportunities for local youths.

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