It gives preference to Kannadigas in government jobs and provides reservations to locals in private jobs generated in the state.
The Bill defines Kannadigas as individuals whose parents have resided in Karnataka for a minimum of 15 years with the knowledge of reading and writing Kannada.
Under this Bill, practical and functional knowledge of Kannada will be taught in higher, technical and professional education courses.
Students who have studies in Kannada Medium schools will get reservations in higher education.
It will deny land concession, tax rebates and other incentives to private companies that do not recruit at least a minimum percentage of Kannadigas.
Government jobs in the state will be provided only if a Kannada language exam is passed.