In a first for the State, the Karnataka Government has announced reservation for 'male third gender' in recruitment to the State armed forces.
State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday said the process to recruit constables to fill 3,484 posts has started.
"For the first time in the State, 79 posts have been reserved for the 'male third gender'," he said.
Transgender activists hailed the move. "I welcome the decision," Karnataka 'Rajyotsava' awardee Akkai Padmashali, a transgender and founder of 'Ondede' said.