{
  "id": 18861628,
  "title": "Bengaluru airport says Kannadigas form majority of workforce amid calls for local hiring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/bengaluru-airport-says-kannadigas-form-majority-of-workforce-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bengaluru-airport-says-kannadigas-form-majority-of-workforce-amid-calls-for-local-hiring-101794109485875.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India, is operated by Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), which recently announced that Kannadigas, or native speakers of the Kannada language, make up the majority of its workforce. This announcement came amid growing concerns over local employment opportunities for Kannadigas. BIAL stated that their ongoing expansion would create more jobs for people from Karnataka. In response to such concerns, pro-Kannada organization Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) held discussions with representatives of 14 companies operating at the airport. KRV emphasized the need for greater local employment opportunities and received positive responses from the companies, with assurances for increased local recruitment in the coming year. BIAL highlighted the airport's connection with Karnataka, integrating the state's identity, culture, and aspirations into its design and passenger experiences. The airport has contributed to Karnataka's economic growth since 2008 by providing employment opportunities and supporting various businesses and service providers. BIAL also emphasized the Karnataka government's role as a key stakeholder in the company's growth. The issue of local employment opportunities has also drawn attention from the state government, with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urging private companies to provide more employment opportunities to locals.",
  "summary": "The statement followed pro-Kannada organisation KRV's meeting with 14 airport companies on Friday, seeking more job opportunities for Kannadigas.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kannadigas form majority of BIAL's workforce at Bengaluru airport",
    "Karnataka Rakshana Vedike discusses local hiring with airport companies",
    "BIAL emphasizes airport's connection to Karnataka's identity and growth"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}