The proposal for 27 per cent reservation for other backward classes (OBCs) in institutions of higher learning like IITs, IIMs and 20 central universities has evoked concern from the industry. | |
| IT players said the industry was run purely on merit and even after reservation, the backward class candidates may not be successful. |
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| "Under the proposal, 50 per cent seats will get blocked and the backlash can be huge. The issue is such that it cannot be easily resolved," said HCL Technologies Vice-President (Strategy) Saurav Adhikari. |
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| Kiran Karnik, president, Nasscom, said the issue of reservation for OBCs was a sensitive one and the IT industry would take a collective stand. |
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| "Since education is important to us, the industry will take a decision after holding discussions with all stakeholders in a few days," Karnik added. |
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| "The real impact will be felt only after five years when these students pass out and enter industry. In the long-term, however, we will formulate an action plan to address this," said Wipro, V-P (Strategic Resourcing) Achutan Nair. |
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