The Gujarat government has raised concerns that enacting a law mandating 85% local hiring in industries will violate the Constitution. The state’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dilip Thakor, stated that such a law would be against the principles of the Constitution and would not be feasible to implement. Thakor emphasized that while the government is committed to promoting local employment opportunities, any legislation on this matter must be in line with the Constitution. The proposal for 85% local hiring in industries was put forth by a committee appointed by the Gujarat government to review the state’s industrial policy. The committee suggested that this move would help address the issue of unemployment among local residents. However, the government is treading cautiously to ensure that any decision taken is legally sound and does not infringe upon the rights of businesses. The debate over local hiring quotas reflects broader discussions in India about balancing the needs of local job seekers with the interests of businesses. Stay tuned for further developments on this issue.