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KARNATAKA BUDGET 2024

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FOR KAS 2024

NAMMAKPSC ACADEMY

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Contact:
Hebbal: No 18, 2nd floor, near Hebbal police station, Bellary Main Road, Bangalore.
Vijayanagar: N0-211, 5th Main, Hampinagar, Vijayanagar, Bangalore.
Chandralayout: 38, 3rd Cross, 60 Feet Main Road, Bengaluru.
Ph: 9632757615/9886151564/080-42103963
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BUDGET OVERVIEW

• Budget estimate (Consolidated Fund) Rs. 3,71,383 crores

• Total revenue receipts (income that a government generates through its regular
operating activities) of Rs. 2,63,178 crores is estimated for 2024-25
o Rs. 1,89,893 crores is state own tax revenues
o Rs. 13,500 crores revenue is from non-tax revenue (fees, fines, penalties) sources
• Total expenditure for 2024-25 is estimated to be Rs. 3,71,383 crores
o Revenue expenditure (daily operational costs and expenses that government
incurs during its regular course) of Rs. 2,90,531 crores
o Capital expenditure (spending by a business to acquire, upgrade, or extend the
useful life of long-term assets) of Rs. 55,877 crores
o Loan repayment of Rs. 24,974 crores
• Revenue deficit (occurs when a government's total revenue is less than its total
expenditure, excluding money spent on capital projects) is estimated to be Rs 27,354
crores
• Fiscal Deficit (occurs when a government's total expenditures exceed the revenue that it
generates, including both revenue receipts and capital receipts) is estimated to be Rs.

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82,981 crores, which 2.95% of GSDP
• Total liabilities at the end of 2024-25 is estimated to be Rs. 6,65,095 crores, which is
23.68% of GSDP
How Rupee Comes Where Rupee Goes

• State tax revenue: 52 paisa • Debt servicing: 18 paisa

• Borrowings: 28 paisa • Other general services: 17 paisa
• Share in central taxes: 12 paisa • Social welfare: 15 paisa
• Grants from central govt: 4 paisa • Other economic services: 15 paisa
• State non tax revenue: 4 paisa • Agri, irrigation, rural development: 14
paisa
• Education: 11 paisa
• Health : 4 paisa
• Other social services: 3 paisa
• Water supply, sanitation: 3 paisa.

KARNATAKA’S ECONOMY
• GSDP: In 2022-23, Karnataka’s GSDP (at constant prices) is estimated to grow at 7.9% as
compared to 11% in 2021-22. In 2022-23, India’s GDP is estimated to grow at 7.2%.
• Sectors: In 2022-23, the state’s services sector is estimated to grow by 9.2% followed by
agriculture (5.5%) and manufacturing (5.1%). Agriculture, manufacturing, and services
are estimated to contribute 16%, 20%, and 64% to Karnataka’s economy respectively (at
current prices) in 2022-23.

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• Per capita GSDP: The per capita GSDP of Karnataka in 2022-23 (at current prices) is
estimated at Rs 3,31,981 an increase of 13% over 2021-22. In comparison, the national
per capita GDP is estimated to be Rs 1,96,983 in 2022-23.

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NEW SCHEMES FOR AGRICULTURE

‘KARNATAKA RAITHA SAMRUDDHI YOJANE’

• Comprehensive agriculture
o Inclusive of agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture and dairy farming
o Involves selection of crops based on soil characteristics and market demands
o Raising awareness about new agricultural practices and technologies, and market
linkages
o Encourage integrated farming by consolidating various pro-farmer schemes
• The scheme
o Provides the farmers with guidance and support in securing a stable income by
taking up comprehensive agriculture inclusive of agriculture, animal husbandry
horticulture and dairy farming
o Selects crops based on the soil characteristics and market demands; providing
information on soil testing and soil characteristics
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o Support farmers by raising awareness about new agricultural practices and

technologies
o Making farmers aware of opportunities related to storage and value addition and
creating market linkages for farmers to get a good price for their produce

AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

• Headed by Chief Minister
• Facilitate effective implementation of policies related to agriculture and allied activities
coming under various departments

NAMMA MILLET - provide processed millets and value-added millet preparations at

affordable prices

MILLETS
• Group of small-seeded grains
• Cultivated primarily in semi-arid tropical regions - well-adapted to diverse climatic
conditions
• Common types of millets include sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet,

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proso millet, and barnyard millet
• Nutritional benefits
o Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals
o Gluten-free and have a low glycemic index - benefit diabetes
o Crucial role in food security and livelihoods for millions of people, especially in
developing countries
• Other benefits
o Cultivation of millets is environmentally sustainable as they require less water
compared to major cereal crops like rice and wheat.
o Their cultivation and consumption contribute to biodiversity, climate resilience,
and the overall well-being of communities
• MILLETS IN KARNATAKA
o Karnataka is one of the leading states in India for millet cultivation. Various
millets like ragi (finger millet), jowar (sorghum), and foxtail millet are grown
across the state.
o Millets are well-suited to Karnataka's agro-climatic conditions, especially in
semi-arid regions, where they serve as a drought-resistant crop
• Challenges to millet CULTIVATION in Karnataka
o Limited market access and underdeveloped value chains for millets
o Fluctuations in market prices and inadequate price support mechanisms
o Reliance on traditional farming practices
o Limited awareness among farmers and consumers about the nutritional
benefits
o Changes in land use patterns
o Insufficient investment in research

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TECHNOLOGY
• Introduction of E-Sap Software to all agricultural regions of Karnataka
o E-Sap
▪ Full form - Electronic Solutions Against Agricultural Pests
▪ Developed by University of Agriculture Sciences, Raichur in 2012
▪ Advise farmers on soil, pests, diseases and nutrient management
• Development of database to forecast crop productivity using modern technologies in
Agriculture

FOOD PROCESSING
• FOOD PROCESSING COMMISSIONERATE - Separate section under Agriculture
Department for effective performance of food processing industry.
• Rs. 80 crore is provided under PMFME Programme to promote the export of agricultural
and horticultural produce and strengthen the Karnataka State Agricultural Products
Processing and Export Corporation (KAPPEC)
• Food parks at Airports in Sogane of Shivamogga , Ittangihala of Vijayapura and
Pujenahalli of Bengaluru Rural district
PRADHAN MANTRI FORMALIZATION OF MICRO FOOD PROCESSING

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ENTERPRISES (PMFME)
Launched 29th June, 2020
Aim - to promote the growth of micro food processing enterprises in the country
Provides financial assistance to micro food processing enterprises for technology
upgrades, skill development, and other capacity-building measures
Includes a credit-linked subsidy scheme to encourage micro-enterprises to avail credit
for business expansion
Emphasizes skill development and training for entrepreneurs involved in micro food
processing
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is the nodal agency responsible for the
implementation of the PMFME program

FOOD PARKS
Specialized zones or areas that are developed to facilitate the processing and
manufacturing of food products
Designed to provide a conducive environment for food processing industries, bringing
together various components of the food supply chain in one location
Components - Processing Units, Cold Storage , Warehousing, Shared utilities, such as
water supply, power backup, and waste management
Aims to boost the food processing sector, promote agricultural development, create
employment opportunities, and enhance the overall value addition to agricultural
produce.

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HORTICULTURE

KISSAN MALLS
• Select districts FATAL DISEASES OF ARECANUT
1. Quick Wilt Disease (QWD)
• Provide farmers with horticulture
• Caused by the soilborne fungus
related technical guidance, market
Phytophthora palmivora
connectivity, farming implements and
• Results in a rapid wilting of the plant,
agro-products under one roof leading to death
• During periods of excessive rainfall.
State-of-the-Art INTERNATIONAL 2. Fruit Rot
FLORICULTURE MARKET to be established • Caused by the fungus Phytophthora
in Bengaluru city under Public- Private • Leading to rotting and deterioration in
Partnership quality
• high humidity and frequent rainfall
Establishment of Post-harvest processing 3. Leaf Blight
centres (Packhouses) and value addition • Caused by the fungus Colletotrichum
processing units to boost processing and gloeosporioides
export of horticultural products (Post- • Affects the leaves, causing brown

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harvest processing centres are designed to lesions with a yellow halo
extend the shelf life of perishable products, 4. Yellow Leaf Disease
• Caused by phytoplasma and
improve their quality, and facilitate
transmitted by leafhoppers
marketing)
• Yellowing of the leaves, stunted
growth, and reduced nut yield
Encouragement to research and plant
protection activities in collaboration with
Central Government to prevent fatal diseases of ARECANUT CROP

Development of SPICE PARK IN

CHIKKAMAGALURU DISTRICT under
public-private partnership (In 2021,
the Karnataka government had
decided to establish a Spices Park at
Ambale in Chikkamagaluru district)

Establishment of COLLEGE OF
HORTICULTURE SCIENCES AT
ALAMELA OF VIJAYAPURA DISTRICT.
These colleges already exist at
different districts like Bangalore,
Mysore etc

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SERICULTURE

Hi-tech cocoon markets in Ramanagara and Shidlaghatta at a cost of Rs. 250 crore

Annual Grant of Rs.12 crore to provide incentive to silk reelers

Incentive for BIVOLTINE SILK COCOON to be enhanced to Rs. 30 per kilo (Bivoltine silk
cocoon refers to silk cocoons produced by silkworms of the Bombyx mori species under
specific rearing conditions. The term "bivoltine" indicates that these silkworms have two life
cycles or generations per year, typically in spring and autumn)

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

Promotion of sheep farming, dairy farming piggery and poultry farming by integrating
departmental schemes with KARNATAKA RAITHA SAMRUDDHI YOJANA

Upgradation of 20 taluka veterinary hospitals as Polyclinics + Construction of new building

to 200 Veterinary institutions which are in dilapidated condition at a cost of Rs.100 crore

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Welfare Measures for nomadic shepherds and implementation of the SHEPHERDS AND
THEIR PROPERTIES (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT to prevent exploitation and
atrocities on them

Action to commence Puttur Veterinary college

FISHERIES

SEA AMBULANCE
• First state in India to provide the service
• Allocation - Rs. 7 crore
• For emergency evacuation of fishermen in the event of health emergencies and
accidents

MATSYA ASHAKIRAN SCHEME

• Provide crucial support to fishermen during the annual fishing ban period
• State govt to provide a compensation of Rs 3000 to fishermen affected by seasonal ban
on fishing - when they cannot do fishing in the coastal waters, inland water bodies or
seas

Financial assistance to 10,000 houseless fishermen for construction of houses under various
housing schemes

PROPOSED INITIATIVES –
• Research center at Manki/Kasarkod in Honnavar taluk
• Creation of a modern fish market in Bhadravathi
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• Introduction of Aqua Parks

• Development of a well-equipped fishing harbor in Murudeshwar (Bhatkal Taluk
• New Inland Fisheries Skill Development Centre in Almatti, Vijayapura district

CO-OPERATION

LOANS
• Target 2024-25 - providing record crop loan of Rs. 27,000 crore to more than 36 lakh
famers in the State
• State to urge the Central Government to
o Announce minimum support price for important crops such as arecanut, onion,
grapes, mango, banana and other horticultural crops
o Fix minimum support price based on the formula of cost of cultivation plus 50 per
cent profit as per the report of the Swaminathan Committee
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a government-announced price at which it commits to
purchasing the agricultural produce from farmers, providing them a guaranteed income for
their crops
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production, especially when calculated using the C2 cost concept. Farmers' organizations
have sometimes demanded MSP at levels recommended by the Swaminathan Committee.
The Swaminathan Committee, officially known as the National Commission on Farmers
(NCF), was formed in 2004 to address issues related to agricultural policies, farmer distress,
and overall rural development in India. The committee was chaired by Professor M.S.
Swaminathan, a renowned agricultural scientist. One of the key recommendations of the
Swaminathan Committee was related to Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for agricultural
commodities.
The Swaminathan Committee submitted its reports in 2004 and later in 2006, highlighting
the need for agrarian reforms and providing recommendations to improve the economic
condition of farmers. One of the significant recommendations was the concept of "C2 cost
plus 50 percent" as the basis for determining MSP.
The C2 cost includes:
1. A2 Cost: This covers actual paid-out costs directly incurred by the farmer, including
expenses on seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, hired labor, fuel, irrigation, etc.
2. FL Cost (Family Labor): Imputed value of unpaid family labor.
3. C1 Cost: Sum of A2 and FL costs.
4. C2 Cost: C1 plus the imputed rental value of owned land and interest on the value
of owned capital assets.
The Swaminathan Committee recommended that MSP should be set at a level that is at
least 50 percent more than the comprehensive cost (C2). This was aimed at providing
farmers with remunerative prices and ensuring that their income covers not just the cost of
production but also provides for family labor and capital investment.
The implementation of the Swaminathan Committee's recommendations has been a subject
of discussion and debate. While there have been periodic increases in MSP by the
government, achieving the recommended MSP based on C2 costs has been a challenge.
Critics argue that the actual MSP announced by the government often falls short of the
Swaminathan Committee's suggested levels.

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The issue of MSP and agricultural reforms continues to be a significant aspect of policy
discussions in India, with ongoing efforts to address the concerns of farmers and improve
the overall economic condition of the agricultural sector.

GOVERNANCE
• Amendment to the Acts to bring reservation in governing body of secondary, federal and
apex co-operative societies
• The Bill for repealing the anti-farmer APMC Act amendment to strengthen the A.P.M.C.s,
establishment of Marketing Development Assistance Fund and measures to give
statutory framework for implementation of support price scheme

KARNATAKA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE MARKETING (REGULATION AND

DEVELOPMENT) (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2023
• Seeks to undo the changes that were brought by the BJP government in 2020
• Legislative Council had referred the Bill to the select committee headed by APMC
Minister Shivanand Patil
• Committee Visited Four APMCs at Kolar, Shivamogga, and Raichur who welcomed the
government move to amend the Act restoring the old provisions

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Recommendations
• There are 29 recommendations
• Protect the properties of APMCs whose value is estimated to be about ₹15,000 crore
• Introduction of online facility in the market yard to bring quick and transparent
transactions
• Revival of defunct APMC yards that have seen transactions decline due to changes in
crop pattern or being old
• Keeping 5% of the total APMC transactions to strengthen financially weak APMCs and
integrating financially weaker APMCs with stronger ones
• Renting out warehouses on APMC premises to farmers at a discount, and simplification
of licensing procedure
• While the committee said that construction of warehouses should be based on
demand, it has also recommended demand-based construction of cold storage
facilities
• Filling up of vacant posts and training for APMC personnel
• Restrooms and toilets facilities should be provided along with social security schemes
for workers
• Remove encroachments from APMC properties, discount in property tax payments
• Appointment of Ombudsman at the state level to hear disputes arising in APMCs and
taking steps to prevent adulteration of notified agriculture produce
• International level flower market at Devanahalli

OTHERS
• Supportive measures for processing of agriculture produces, market linkages
• Construction of 7 cold storages at a total cost of Rs. 130 crores
• Setting up of DRY CHILLI MARKET IN RAICHUR AND RANEBENNUR

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• Establishment of MODERN AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX AT MANGALURU, at a cost of Rs.

35 crore
• Digitisation of all activities of all APMCs at a cost of Rs. 10 crore
• Setting up of Weigh bridges with the support of APMCs near all the sugar factories

IRRIGATION PROJECTS

• Mekedatu balancing reservoir project

o Exclusive project division and 2 subdivisions have been established
o Come up at Ontigondlu, about 1.5 km from what is known as Mekedatu (literal
meaning, goat's leap), at the confluence of Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers (90 km
southwest of Bengaluru and 4 km from the Tamil Nadu border)
o First announced in 2013
o Aim - supplying 4.75 tmcf (thousand million cubic feet) of drinking water to
Bengaluru and surrounding
areas but will also generate 400
MW of hydroelectric power
• Pre-commission testing going on till

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distributary tank near Doddanagara
under Yettinahole drinking water
project. All lift component works will
be completed and water will be flown
to gravity channel
o Under KNNL
o Drinking water supply scheme
o Fill up 725 tanks in five districts
with 24 thousand million cubic
feet (tmc) water lifted from the
depths of the Western Ghats at
Yettinahole to the ridgeline of
the Shirady ghat at Sakleshpur
• Priority to complete the sub-projects and land acquisition and rehabilitation and
resettlement under Upper Krishna Project Phase 3. Center will be urged to issue Gazette
Notification regarding final award of Krishna Tribunal -2
o The Upper Krishna Project is an irrigation project across the Krishna River to
provide irrigation to the drought-prone areas of Vijayapura district, Karnataka,
Bagalkot, Kalburgi, Yadgir and Raichur districts
o The Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal (KWDT) had passed an order for sharing of
Krishna water among three riparian states — Karnataka, AP and Telangana — on
December 30, 2010. Of the 173 tmcft of water allocated to Karnataka by the
tribunal, a provision has been made for utilisation of 130 tmcft of water under
UKP-III.
• Upper Bhadra Project aims to create irrigation potential of 75000 acre in Chitradurga
district. Centre will be urged to release Rs. 5300 crore to the project as announced

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o Irrigate an extent of 2,25,515 hectares by micro irrigation in drought-prone

districts of Chikkamagalur, Chitradurga, Tumkur and Davangere.
o Lifting upto17.40 TMC of water in first stage from Tunga river to existing Bhadra
reservoir and lifting 29.90 TMC of water in second stage from Bhadra reservoir to
Tunnel near Ajjampura, in Tungabhadra sub-basin of Krishna basin.
• Tender process initiated under Kalasa and Badura Nala Project expecting forest clearance
from National Wildlife Board. But the decision by the Board has been deferred
o Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project
▪ It is undertaken by the Government of Karnataka to improve drinking water
supply to the three districts of Belagavi, Dharwad, and Gadag.
▪ It involves building across Kalasa and Banduri, two tributaries of the
Mahadayi river to divert water to the Malaprabha river (a tributary of
Krishna river).
▪ Malaprabha river supplies the drinking water to Dharwad, Belgaum, and
Gadag districts.
▪ Kalasa-Banduri project was planned in 1989; Goa raised an objection to it.
▪ The Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal was set up in 2010. Goa, Karnataka
and Maharashtra are parties to the tribunal

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• DPR for 15600 Crore Navali Balancing reservoir in Navali of Koppal district
• Brindavan Gardens of Krishnaraja Sagar Dam upgraded as world class tourist attraction
• Water and Land Management Institution in Dharwad to be upgraded as Centre of
Excellence in Water Management
• Boodihal-Peerapur Phase1, Shri Venkateshwara and Kempavada Basaveshwara lift
irrigation projects and Mundagod, Tuparihalla, Sasivehalli, Devadurga and Gurumitkal
tank filling projcets under progress to be completed this year
• Modernisation works of 5.45 km canal of Hemavathi Project Y-Nala and 166.90 km long
Tumakuru Branch canal to be completed this year
• Various lift irrigations schemes at an estimated cost of Rs. 7280 crore will be
implemented to create irrigation facility of 97,698 hectares by Karnataka Neeravari
Nigam
• Under Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Lift irrigation projects to be implemented with Rs.
3,779 crore and irrigation potential of 1,09,350 hectres
• Irrigation projects of filling 38 tanks in Yalaburga- Kukanur taluk at an estimated cost of
Rs. 970 crore and irrigation project of Pamankallur of Maski Taluk of Raichur District and
other areas from Narayanapura Right Bank Canal at an estimated cost of Rs. 990 crore
to be taken up
• Tank filling projects would be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 2000 crore will be
taken up under Cauvery Neeravari Nigam
• Rs. 365 crore project of flowing water from Bhima and Kagina Rivers to Bennetora
reservoir to provide drinking water to Kalaburagi city
• Retaining wall to be constructed in flood affected villages from Bennehalla of Dharwad
District

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MINOR IRRIGATION

115 water conservation works will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 200 crore

The 455 crore K.C. VALLEY -2 PROJECT filling 272 tanks will be completed

K.C. VALLEY PROJECT

• Koramangala-Chalaghatta Valley
• Lift irrigation project
• Supply treated water from Bengaluru to neighbouring dry districts of Bengaluru Rural, Kolar
and Chikkballapura
• Under Minor Irrigation Department
• 120 MLD of treated water from KC Valley to Anekal in Bengaluru Urban district and parts of
Kanakapura in Ramanagara district which is being pumped to four link lakes connected to
60-odd tanks downstream in Anekal

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION
• Ganita Ganaka Programme for students from class 3 to 5 - in collaboration with J-PAL
Institute + make children like and learn mathematics
• Marusinchana programme with Rs. 10 crore - improve the learning ability of students of
classes 6 and 7 who are lagging behind
• Rs. 50 crore for science and computer labs, internet facility in select high schools

FOR SCHOOLS AND PU Colleges

• Schools to be upgraded as Karnataka Public Schools under CSR funds
Karnataka Public School
✓ Instituted under the aegis of the Department of Education, Government of
Karnataka
✓ Started in 2017-18
✓ Classes from Lower KG to 12 - both English medium and Kannada medium
✓ facilities at such schools have smart classes, interactive blackboards, sufficient
teachers, and a good number of classrooms
✓ As of May 2021, there are total of 276 schools in Karnataka
• 2000 Government Primary Schools to be converted as bi-lingual medium schools to
enhance quality of education
• New Government high schools and PU colleges will be started in association with Kalyana
Karnataka Development Board
• Science Labs in Government PU Colleges with more than 400 student strength to be
upgraded
• 74 Adarsha Vidyalayas to be upgraded as Commerce and Science PU colleges; Computer
Science combination to be introduced in select 100 Government PU College with Rs. 10
crore

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• NEET/ JEE/ CET coaching to be imparted to 20000 science students of Government PU

Colleges

INFRASTRUCTURE
• Rs. 850 crore allocated for construction and repairs of class rooms and toilets
• Rs. 25 crore allocated free power and water supply to 46829 and 1234 Government PU
colleges

HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

• Rs. 30 crore to upgrade 30 women’s colleges and Government women’s polytechnics
• Rs. 250 crore for infrastructure works for Government First Grade Colleges and Rs. 120
Crore for the works in Government Polytechnic and Engineering Colleges
• Rs. 100 crore to develop University Visveswaraya College of Engineering on the lines of
IIT
• Rs. 56 crore to construct Maharani women’s science college in Mysuru and Rs. 116 crore
to construct hostel for Maharani art and commerce college.

HEALTH

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NEW FACILITIES
• Critical care block buildings in 7 districts (Rs. 187 crore)
• 46 new PHCs in Kalyana Karnataka region (Rs. 221 crore)
• 100 bedded taluka hospitals in 7 talukas (Rs. 280 crore)
• 199 Health and wellness centres (Rs. 130 crore)
• Day-care chemotherapy centres in each district (Rs. 20 crore)
• 87 True-nat Machines to diagnose TB in PHCs (Rs. 6 crore)
• 50 new blood storage units to in North Karnataka in next 2 years
• Integrated and Public Health Laboratories to be established in all district hospitals in next
4 years
• 430 free laboratories in Bengaluru in Hub and Spoke model
o The "Hub and Spoke" model is a healthcare delivery system that is designed to
optimize the distribution and delivery of healthcare services. In this model, a
central facility (the "hub") acts as a primary point for specialized services,
resources, and expertise, while peripheral facilities (the "spokes") are linked to the
hub and provide more routine or primary care services.
• Construction of medical colleges and procuring equipments (Rs. 400 crore)
• Super speciality hospitals (Rs. 130 crore)
• Child healthcare unit to be established in Kalaburagi Medical College
• Viral Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) to be set up in Kodagu Institute of Medical
Sciences
• New OPD block in K.R. Hospital premises to commemorate the centenary celebration of
Mysuru Medical College

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TO BE UPGRADED
• Repair and upgradation of dilapidated buildings of Health Department (Rs. 75 crore)
• MCH and other infrastructure facilities at K.C.General Hospital premises (Rs. 150 crore)
• Upgrade 25 PHCs in next 2 years (Rs. 350 crore)
• Procure digital mammography equipments to 20 district hospitals + Colposcopy
equipments for K.C. General Hospital and district hospitals of Udupi, Kolar and
Davangere (Rs. 21 crore)
• Install fire-fighting system in 13 district hospitals
• Taluka level laboratories
• The 40 bedded Nephro-Urology Hospital in Mysuru to be upgraded to 100 bedded
hospital
• Robotic surgery facility in Institute of Nephro-Urology in Bengaluru

OTHERS
Medical Education Directorate to be upgraded as Commissionerate
Health Repository to be created under Digital Health Society to make treatment details
available from single source

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WOMAN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

WELFARE
Rs. 28,608 crore allocated for GRUHALAKSHMI GURARANTEE SCHEME (Under the scheme,
women identified as heads of families will get Rs 2,000 per month for those belonging to
Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Above Poverty Line (APL) families can apply)

PENSION
• Pension of former Devadasis to be enhanced to Rs. 2000
• Maithri scheme - Pension to the women linguistic minorities Rs. 1200 - since 2013
• Manasvini scheme - Pension to unmarried or divorcee women and fall under the below
poverty line since - since 2013

ANGANWADI & OTHERS

• Construct 1000 Anganwadis (Rs. 200 crore)
• 75,938 smartphones to Anganwadi workers and supervisors (Rs. 90 crore) to be spent on
providing
• Rs. 1000 incentive to be given to caretakers of people suffering from Cerebral Palsy,
Muscular Dsytrophy, Parkinsons and Multiple Sclerosis

ANGANWADIS
• Rural child care centers in India that serve as a part of the Integrated Child
Development Services (ICDS) program
• "Anganwadi" is derived from the Hindi words "Angan" (courtyard) and "Wadi" (a
small living space)

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• These centers aim to provide a package of services to young children, pregnant

women, and lactating mothers to ensure their proper nutrition and overall well-
being.
• Offer supplementary nutrition to children below the age of six, pregnant women,
and lactating mothers. This nutrition support is crucial for the healthy
development of children and the well-being of pregnant and lactating women.
• Provide early childhood care and education to children aged 3 to 6 years
• The focus is on developing cognitive, social, and motor skills through activities,
play, and informal learning
• Play a vital role in the immunization of children. They assist in organizing
immunization drives and ensuring that children receive the required vaccines at
the appropriate age.
• Anganwadi centers are typically run by trained Anganwadi workers and helpers.
The ICDS program, including Anganwadis, is a flagship program of the Government
of India aimed at addressing malnutrition, promoting early childhood
development, and improving maternal and child health

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SOCIAL WELFARE

EDUCATION
• Residential schools and hostels for SCs, STs, Backward Classes and Minority (Rs. 2710
Crore)
• 29 residential schools to be constructed under KRIES at the estimated cost of Rs. 638
crores and 20 new residential schools to be opened in 20 hobli
• Monthly Food allowance to be enhanced by Rs. 100 per student for students studying in
Residential schools and hostels under the Social welfare, Tribal Welfare, Backward
classes and Minority welfare Departments

INFRA
• 18 hostels to be constructed and 31 post matric hostels to be sanctioned
• Library will be set up in Bengaluru University in memory of Padmashri Dr. Siddalingaiah

A corpus fund of Rs. 35 crore to be set up to bear the cost for TREATMENT OF RARE
DISEASES and expensive treatments for SC and ST communities

SCHEDULED TRIBE WELFARE

• Maharshi Valmiki Adivasi Budakattu Vasathi Shale
o Formerly called Ashram schools
o Class 6 and 8 would be started
o Student strength to be enhanced from 25 to 40 in each class
• 14 boys/girls hostels with 100 seat capacity to be started in 7 district headquarters
• Rs. 15,000 Stipend to be paid to 200 Engineering Graduates who got admission in IISc,
IIT and NIT for short term professional training courses
• Drone based photography and videography training to be imparted to 5000 youths

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• Rs. 25,000 monthly stipend to be given to 100 Scheduled Tribe Research scholars, doing
post doctoral fellowship
• 20% seats will be reserved for children of 23 nomadic and semi-nomadic communities in
every residential school and a special cell will be established to provide ration card and
other Government documents

BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE

• Starting of 150 post matric hostels and to provide infrastructure to 174 Morarji Desai 48
Residential schools/colleges and these new hostels at the cost of Rs. 200 crores
• 30 hostels to be constructed with unit cost of Rs. 4 crore
• Coaching for CLAT, MAT and Chartered Accountant Foundation exams to backward
classes students
• Free JEE / NEET training to be given to 500 talented students from reputed institutions
• KARNATAKA ALEMARI AYOGA to be constituted to study the socio-economic status of
the Nomadic and semi-nomadic communities

MINORITIES WELFARE
• New 50 Morarji Desai

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Residential schools with 50
seat capacity
• 100 post matric boys/ grils
hostel with 100 seat
capacity
• 100 new Moulana Azad
Schools to be started and
PU education to be started
in 25 schools
• 6 per cent interest subsidy
to be given for loans upto
10 crore availed from KSFC
for upgradations of MSME
units owned by minority
communities
• Encourage minority women
SHGs to take up self employement activities (Rs. 10 crore)
• Conservation and development of Waqf properties (Rs. 100 crore)
• Development of basic amenities at important religious places (Rs. 20 crore)
• Construct Mangaluru Haj Bhavan (Rs. 10 crore)
• Rs. 50 crore for Jain pilgrimage centres
• Rs. 200 crore for the Development of Christian community
• Rs. 2 crore for the welfare of Sikligar Sikh community
• One crore to Gurudwara in Bidar

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HOUSING

• Target of construction of 3 lakh houses in 2024-25

• Reform measures proposed to mobilise resources for housing facility for urban poor
• Asset Monetisation, setting up Karnataka Affordable Housing Fund, Revision of Slum cess
under Karnataka town and rural planning Act
• Resource mobilisation from the immovable assests of Karnataka Slum Development
Board

KARNATAKA TOWN AND RURAL

PLANNING ACT 1961
• Legal framework for regulating land use, development control, and urban planning
in both urban and rural areas
• Outlines the powers and functions of planning authorities and aims to achieve
planned and sustainable development.
• Establishes planning authorities at different levels, such as the State Planning Board,

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Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) for urban areas, and Local Planning
Authorities (LPA) for specific regions. These authorities are responsible for
formulating development plans and regulating land use
• Mandates the preparation of Master Plans for different regions, outlining land use
zones, development control regulations, and infrastructure provisions. Zoning
regulations categorize land for specific purposes, such as residential, commercial,
industrial, or recreational
• Emphasizes the provision of essential infrastructure such as roads, water supply,
drainage, and sanitation in planned development areas. It aims to ensure that urban
and rural areas have adequate facilities to support population growth

FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

• Rs. 4,595 transferred to 4.02 crore beneficiaries under Annabhagya till January 2024
ANNA BHAGYA
✓ Flagship food security program
✓ Launched in 2013
✓ Aimed at providing subsidized food grains to eligible beneficiaries, primarily
focused on Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
cardholders
✓ Ensure food security and address hunger by making essential food items
available at affordable prices
• Anna-Suvidha programme
o Under the public distribution system (PDS)
o Facilitate senior citizens above the age of 90 years by door delivery of food grains

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o At present, single-member household Antodaya Anna Yojana and Priority

Household ration card holders aged 90 years and above are entitled to receive the
benefit
o Priority households under the National Food Security Act are those identified by
the guidelines of state schemes

LABOUR

• Platform-Based Gig Workers Fund and Welfare Fee Bill for the welfare of Gig workers
• The benefits for SC ST apprenticeship trainees under Ashadeepa scheme to be extended
as follows:
o Stipend to be extended to one year
o If they are given permanent appointment the wage component reimbursement
to be extended to two years and the maximum limit to be increased to Rs. 7,000
• 10 temporary accommodation facility to be created for building and other construction
workers with Rs. 100 crore
• Transport workers social security and welfare programes to be implemented through
Karnataka State Unorganised social security Board

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• Rs. 311 crore to extend various services and facilities under ESI programme

ASHADEEPA SCHEME
The Government of Karnataka has framed a Scheme called “ASHADEEPA SCHEME”.
The Scheme is being implemented through “Karnataka State Workers Welfare and
Social Security (Ashadeepa Scheme) Society (R)” to encourage employment
opportunities in the private sector factories and establishments, to the candidates
belonging to Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes.
Objectives of the Scheme :
1) To create employment opportunities to the candidates belonging to SC and ST
categories in the private sector.
2) To improve the socio – economic conditions of SCs and STs
3) To encourage the employment of SCs and STs, in private sectors
establishments/factories etc., by reimbursing the contribution paid by the employers
towards ESI and EPF paid by them, thereby providing financial assistance.
4) To reimburse Stipendiary amount paid to the apprentice trainees by the employer.
5) After completion of Apprenticeship, if the employer recruits the same candidate,
50% of wages subject to maximum limit of 7000/- p.m. will be reimbursed
Benefits under the Scheme :
1. Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers:-: The private sector
employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates, will be reimbursed the ESI and
EPF contribution paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit
of Rs.3000/- p.m. per candidate.
2. Reimbursement of Stipend paid to the apprentice trainees:-: The stipend amount
under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 paid to the Apprentice Trainees belonging to SC and
ST categories, who are undergoing training for a period of One year Normal and Two
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years Comprehensive Training, will be reimbursed to the employer for a maximum

limit of Rs.5000/- p.m. per candidate and subject to 2/3rd of the total amount paid
by them.
3. Reimbursement of salary for appointment after completion of Apprentice
Training:-: If the employer who has given apprentice training to the candidates
belonging to SC and ST categories, employs the same candidates in permanent posts,
50% of the salary subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 7,000/-p.m. per candidate will
be reimbursed to the employer for a period of One year.
4. Skill Development :-: To organize skill trainings for the Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes through the Department of Skill Development and encourage them
to become self-reliant

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

STATE SKILL POLICY

• 2023-2030
• Government of Karnataka has entrusted Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement

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(GRAAM) with developing the (Revised) Skill Development Policy
• Aim - create job opportunities and impart entrepreneurship training

NEW ACADEMY
• Skill academy in Sandur of Ballari District
• GTTC multi skill centers to be set up in Kalaburagi, Talkal and Varuna in Mysuru (Rs. 350
crore) + New GTTCs to be established in Ballari and Chitradurga (Rs. 150 crore)
• Centre of Excellence focused on Computer Numerical Control machine in KGTTI in
Kalaburagi (Rs. 16 crore)

TRAINING
• The upskilling initiative also took centre stage in the budget with the government
announcing YUVANIDHI PLUS initiative, which will prepare 25,000 youngsters for the job
market, under various ongoing skill courses.
• English and communication skill training for 40,000 ITI and GTTC student
• Dual System of Training to be extended to all it is across the State in collaboration with
local industries

SKILL CONNECT SUMMIT to be held alongside Global Investors meet in the State

FOR WOMEN
• 50,000 Women SHG owned micro-enterprises to be developed in next two years and Rs.
100 crore to begin and to provide market linkages to micro-industries by 1 lakh Women
SHGs

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• CAFÉ SANJEEVINI
o 50 women-run cafes announced under Budget 2024
o Rural canteens and 2,500 Coffee kiosks to be established for women
o Aim to bridge the gap in rural areas by providing healthy, hygienic, and affordable
cooked food alongside traditional local cuisine
o Benefit - Empowers women entrepreneurs, promotes local flavors, and tackles
the accessibility of nutritious food in underserved communities

To secure the government documents of people belonging to Scheduled Castes and

Scheduled Tribes in rural areas through the Digilocker App, the ‘NANNA GURUTHU SCHEME’
will be implemented in 1,000 Gram Panchayats of Kalyana Karnataka region in collaboration
with the Social Welfare Department.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATH RAJ

INFRASTRUCTURE
• Pragati Patha – Development of 9,450 km long rural roads in 189 rural assembly
constituencies other than Kalyana Karnataka region (Rs. 5,200 crore)

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• Kalyana Patha - Development of 1,150 km rural roads in 38 Rural Assembly
Constituencies of Kalyana Karnataka region (Rs. 1,000 crore)

PANCHAYATH
• Reforming functioning of Rural local bodies with the measures such as transfer of
Panchayath Staff through couseling
• Gram Panchayth Asset Monetisation policy to be launched
• E-office in all Gram Panchayaths
• Making all sevasindhu services available in Bapuji Seva Kendras
• Automatic renewal of Trade licenses etc
• Solar street lights to be installed in 50 panchayaths and systematic metering to be done
in 200 Panchayaths to reduce electricity charges
• Rs. 132 crore for strengthening Arivu Kendras (gram panchayat libraries)

SEVA SINDHU
• Integrated single service delivery platform launched by the Government of Karnataka,
India -designed to provide citizens with access to various government services and
schemes
• Aims to simplify the process of availing government services by offering a single-
window system for multiple services
• The portal allows citizens to apply for services online and track the status of their
applications. This helps in reducing the need for physical visits to government offices
• The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easier for citizens to navigate
and avail services. It provides detailed information about the services offered and the
application process

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• Seva Sindhu covers services in categories such as Revenue, Agriculture, Transport,

Education, Health, Police, and more. Users can select the relevant category to find the
specific service they need
• The platform is accessible to citizens across Karnataka, including those in rural areas.
It brings government services closer to the people and reduces the need for physical
visits to government offices

BAPUJI SEVA KENDRAS

• Launched on 1st July 2016 by Government of Karnataka under the RDPR department
• Set up across all the Grama Panchayats in Karnataka offering different services largely
from RDRP, Revenue and other departments
• In October 2020 services were also made available online through Bapuji Seva Kendra
web portal and the new BSK 2.0 portal aims to further smoothen the citizen interface
and experience while availing the services
• Along with Technological & Design changes to the portal, revisions have been made to
the service procedures that will now define standard timelines at stages of the
application and fix accountability on the concerned authorities and additionally

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lessened the mandatory documents required against each services
• Objectives
o Decentralization of the Citizen Service Delivery at Grama Panchayats making it
more accessible leading to reduced travel time, waiting time and hence cost
effective
o To enhance the accountability, transparency And responsiveness to citizen's
needs
o To manage the service provision through partnership with concerned
departments and become a single interface for all Government to citizen
transactions at the Grassroots.
o To ensure speed and certainty of providing the services through enforcement
of a Service Level Agreement aligned with Sakala norms
o Enforce accounting, issuing of certificates etc and there by improving the overall
productivity of the administrative machinery.

OTHERS
• 16 crore person days will be created under MGNREGA during 2024-25
• Circular economy to be encouraged for sustainable solid waste management in rural
areas
A circular economy is an economic system designed to minimize waste, promote
sustainability, and maximize the efficient use of resources. Unlike the traditional linear
economy, which follows a "take, make, dispose" model, a circular economy focuses on
closing the loop by emphasizing reuse, recycling, and regeneration of materials. The goal
is to create a system where resources are continually used, and waste is minimized,
ultimately contributing to environmental sustainability.
• The monthly incentive to Freed persons from bonded labour system to be increased to
Rs. 2,000

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PLANNING

• Under Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board, works will be taken up at an

estimated cost of Rs. 5,000 crore during 2024-25
• A high power committee to be constituted to study the impact of projects and
programmes taken up based on Dr. D.M. Nanjundappa Report in the State

Dr. D.M. Nanjundappa, an

eminent economist and policy
planner, authored a significant
report titled "Economic
Reforms and Development in
Karnataka" in 2002. This
comprehensive report aimed to
provide insights into the
economic conditions of the
Indian state of Karnataka,
assess the impact of economic

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reforms, and suggest policy
measures for sustainable
development.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

FOR BENGALURU
• Brand Bengaluru launched
to develop Bengaluru as the
world class city
• Mobilise tax and non-tax
revenue in BBMP and Rs.
6,000 revenue generation
expected
• Efforts to ease traffic congestion will be made by completing white topping works, tunnel
to be constructed in Hebbal Junction on pilot basis
• Installing Area Traffic Signal Control System in 28 importance junctions of the city
• Peripheral ring road to be developed under new concept as Bengaluru Business Corridor
Bangalore Business Corridor
• Envisioned as a 100-meter-wide, 73-kilometer-long road
• By BDA
• Connects Tumkur Road and Hosur Road + 8-lane expressway
• Aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the city, providing a vital link through 77
villages, including key routes like Hesarghatta Road, Doddaballapur Road,
Bellary Road, Hennur Road, Old Madras Road, Hoskote Road, and Sarjapur
• 250 meter tall sky-deck to be built in Bengaluru City

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• METRO
o 44 km length to be added for the Bengaluru Metro Rail network by March 2025
o Under Phase II and II-A ORR- Airport line to be completed by 2026 June
o DPR for 15,611 crore Phase 3 work has been submitted to the Centre
o DPR draft ready for Namma Metro Phase 3A
• Feasibility report to extend Metro to Tumkur from BIEC and to Devanahalli from KIAL
• 1,334 new electric buses and 820 BS VI diesel buses to be added to the fleet of buses in
BMTC
• The Cauvery Stage 5 project at a cost of Rs. 5,550 crore providing drinking water to 12
lakh people will be commissioned by 2024 May and UGD work to be completed by 2024
December
• 7 STPs with capacity of 268 MLD will be upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs 441 crore
• 2nd Stage of drinking water project for 110 villages added to BBMP will be launched at
an estimated cost fo Rs. 200 crore
• The curbs on businesses during night time to be extended till 1:00 am in Bengaluru and
10 City Corportations in the State

OTHER CITY

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• Mahatma Gandhi Nagara Vikasa Yojana 2.0 to be launched in 10 City Corporation (Rs.
2,000 crore)
• Integrated townships to be developed around Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi- Dharwad,
Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Vasanthanarasapura of Tumakuru, KGF Kolar and Ballari cities
• Satellite towns at Devanahalli, Nelamangala, Hosakote, Doddaballapura, Magadi and
Bidadi with road and train connectivity
• Peripheral ring road in Mysore City

WATER AND WASTE-WATER

• Under AMRUTH 2.0 central sponsored scheme, Rs. 200 crore to be given to provide
drinking water tap connections to 7.5 lakh households
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme
o Launched on 01 October, 2021
o For the period of 05 years
o Provide universal coverage of water supply through functional taps to all
households in all the statutory towns in the country + coverage of
sewerage/septage management in 500 cities covered in first phase of the AMRUT
scheme
• Priority to be given to scientific disposal of liquid waste and legacy waste under Centrally
sponsored Swach Bharath Mission 2.0
• Rs. 539 crore to be given for the revival of lakes and other water sources and gardens
under AMRUTH 2.0

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OTHERS
• Regularising the remaining Paura Karmikas under Direct Payment System
• Local planning authorities will be upgraded as Urban Development Authorities in cities
with more than 1 lakh population.

ENERGY

• 1.65 crore consumers registered under GRUHA JYOTI (FREE ELECTRICITY) scheme
• Target to increase installed capacity to 60 Giga Watt in next 7 years
• Floating and Ground mounted solar plants to be implemented by KPCL
• Under Phase II of solarization of IP set feeder, 4.30 lakh IP sets to be solarized by
implementing solar projects of 1,192 MW
• 2,500 EV charging centres to come up under PPP model and 100 Charging centres to be
set up at a cost of Rs. 35 crore through ESCOMs

PWD

• 875km State Highway Development with the assistance of external financial institutes

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under KSHIP-4 (Rs. 5,736 crore)
• Commencement of State Highway Development Programme (SHDP) phase-5 for the
development of 1,300km State Highways at a cost of Rs. 4,000 crores
• Action to construct 4.50 km Elevated Corridor in the limits of Belagavi City at a cost of
Rs.450 crore
• Construction of 6 railway overbridges at a cost of Rs.350 crore
• Action to construct dedicated economic corridors from Mangaluru port to Bengaluru and
Bidar to Bengaluru

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Set up of a separate unit at the office of Chief Minister’s office to monitor progress of
ongoing infrastructure projects and resolve obstacles

PORTS
• Under SagaraMala project, implementation of total 26 works at a cost of Rs. 1,017 crore
along with the State’s share grant of Rs. 530 crore
• Projects proposed for the development of coastal beaches and ports
o New deep sea all-weather port at Keni of Uttara Kannada District, action to
develop
o second mega port at Pavinakurve in ppp Model
o Development of 4 berth at Karwar, Malpe and Old Mangaluru port
o Action to undertake desilting works at Karawar, Old Mangaluru and 11 other
minor ports of the State
o Action to complete the construction of work 350 mtr coastal berth at Old
Mangaluru Port

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• Enforcement of Karnataka Water Transport Development Policy and Inland Water

Transport Rule
• Water metro services at
Gurupura of Mangaluru and
Netravathi river
• Action to prepare master plan for
comprehensive development of
islands

AIRPORT
• Extension of Mysuru Airport run
way at a cost of Rs. 1600 crore
• Complete Vijayapura and Hassan
Airport work
• Construct Raichuru and Karwar
Airport

RAILWAY

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• Priority to implement 9 railway
works of Rs.12,147 crore on the
basis of cost sharing with Railway Department
• Experts committee for analysing the potential for asset monetisation of the Government
and providing road map for its implementation in a transparent and timely manner

COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES

FINANCES
• Action to develop Knowledge, Health Care, Innovation and Research City (KHIR) in 2,000
acres near Bengaluru
KNOWLEDGE, HEALTHCARE, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH (KHIR) CITY
• What it is: Investment area to facilitate foreign funds in various sectors of
Knowledge, Healthcare, Innovation and Research
• The proposed City is being developed to attract investments from global and
national hospitals, research institutions, universities, private companies, etc.
• State government aims to attract Rs 40,000 crore investment and generate
80,000 jobs
• These investments are expected to contribute Rs 1 lakh crore to the state GDP
• The investment region will be spread over 2,000 acres, within 60 km of
Bengaluru, and will be developed in a phased manner
• City will help strengthen Bengaluru’s position as a hub of medical tourism,
providing employment to local people, and also help in attracting skill-sets from
across the globe.
• Bengaluru has the largest skilled talent pool in India and is best suited for
developing the KHIR City

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• It will be the first such centre of knowledge, which will have innovators from
healthcare, knowledge and global research centres coming together in one place

• Implement new Industrial Policy and organisation of Global Investors Meet in February-
2025
• Extension of MSIL chit fund to rural areas

OTHERS
• Upgradation of industrial estates existing in various districts (Rs. 39 crore)
• Assistance to small and medium industries issue IPO in the stock exchange
• Government departments, Public-Sector enterprises and MSME’s will be able to access
TReDS platform thereby MSME’s can receive in time limit
• Construction of new sugar factory in the premises of My sugar Factory of Mandya

TEXTILES
• New Textile policy with the aim of capital investment of Rs. 10,000 crore and creation of
2 lakh employment in the State for the period 2024-29

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• 50 crore for supplemental infrastructure to the Mega textile park project establishing in
Kalburgi district in collaboration with State and Central Government
• New textile park in Kitturu Karnataka, Kalyana Karnataka and Mysuru Division and
creation of 10,000 employments
• Action to develop Jeans Apparel Park and Common Facility Centre in Ballari
• Establishment of Mini textile park in 25 districts of the State
• Encourage khadi activities in Badanavalu village of Nanjanagudu taluka

ITBT

• Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Programme - To nurture ideas and innovation to promote

innovative endeavours, startups to maintain Karnataka’s top position in the start-up
ecosystem
• Support Programme to women entrepreneurs in excellency and entrepreneurship
• Earmarking of 5 acres of land for Agri-innovation park of C-Camp
• Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Fintech, Spacetech and Automotive Tech at a
cost of Rs.10 crore over a period of 5 years
• Enforcement of new Global Capability Centres in fiscal year 2024-25
• Establishment of Skilling and innovation centres in emerging technologies across
Kalaburagi, Shivamogga, Hubballi and Tumakuru at a cost of Rs.12 crore
• Set up of Advanced Genome Editing and Gene Therapy Institute to promote study and
cutting edge research in health, agriculture and other areas of life sciences
• Action to launch AVGC XR policy 3.0 aiming to generate 30,000 new high-quality jobs in
AVGC XR sector
• Rs. 170 crore as been set aside for ongoing and new Science Centres / Planetariums in
various districrts

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• Action to provide each one telescope to 833 schools and PU Colleges under KRIES at a
cost of Rs.3 crore
• Science City in Bangalore at the cost of Rs. 233 crores

KARNATAKA AVGC-XR POLICY 2023

• AVCG-XR - animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality
• AVGC-XR Policy 3.0 is from 2023 to 28
• Aims to foster the growth of the AVGC-XR sector
• Leverage Karnataka’s existing strengths in IT and BPM to establish the state as a global
leader in AVGC-XR
Envisions to
• create a robust talent pool by transforming the state into a center of excellence for
AVGC-related skills
• Generate 30,000 new high-quality jobs in the sector by 2028
• Ensure that exports constitute at least 80 per cent of the sector’s total revenue
• Foster sustainability and inclusivity within the AVGC industry.
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include
1. skill development for a future-ready workforce
2. creation of sustainable infrastructure
3. empowering startups and MSMEs
4. provision for global market access and business development
5. Incentives, Concessions, and Financial Support
6. focus on ‘Mobile First’ AVGC products.

KANNADA AND CULTURE

RELIGION
Awareness programmes in Universities and Colleges about thoughts and literature of
Sharanas and awareness programmes about Basavadi Sharanas through Parliament of
religious will be organised on Basava Jayanti
Formation of Basavanabagewadi Development Authority for development of
Basavanabagewadi, a birthplace of Basavanna

LITERATURE
• Establishment of study centres
o In Kalaburgi University to study life and message of Sufi Saints
o ‘Tatwapadakaras’ and life-writings of Shivayogi Sidarameshwara in Akkamahadevi
Women University respectively

KANNADA
Steps will be taken to ensure that 60% of signage is in Kannada in the nameplates of all
offices, shops and various commercial enterprises under Kannada Language Comprehensive
Development Act
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OTHERS
• Grant of Rs. one crore to undertake literature survey, collection, publication and
propagation programmes including Tatvapada, Keerthana sahitya and Bhakti movement
through Saint-poet Kanakadasa Study Centre
• Development of memorial of Sarvajna
• Memorial for former chief minister S. Bangarappa

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND SPORTS

• Reservation of 2 percentages to the sports person in recruitment of Police and Forest

departments and other departments also
• Construction of Sports City with modern and international standards in 70 acres of land
available in Bengaluru North Taluk under Public-Private Partnership
• Grant of Rs.12 crore to various sports associations in the State
• Announcement of prize money of Rs. 6 crore, Rs. 4 crore or Rs. 3 crore to sports persons
who bag gold, silver or bronze medal respectively in the upcoming Paris Olympics
• Measures to provide prize money of Rs.35 lakh, Rs. 25 lakh or Rs. 15 lakh to sports person
who bag gold, silver or bronze medal respectively in Asian games and Commonwealth

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games
• Construction of women sports hostels in 14 places in the State at a cost of Rs. 35 crore,
own building for the sports hostel in Ponnampete of Kodagu district at a cost of Rs. 5
crore, upgradation of hostel and sports facilities in Ballari at a cost of Rs. 10 crore within
next two years

TOURISM

• Implementation of revised Tourism Policy, 2024-29

• Develop tourism in Anjanadri hill and surrounding areas of Koppal district (Rs. 100 crore)
• Vachana mantapa will be set up in Kalaburagi
• Reviving of Ancient water supply system popularly known as ‘KAREZ’ in Bidar and
Vijayapura districts (Rs. 15 crore)
• Construction of Interpretation Centre at a cost of Rs. 25 crore in Bandipur, Dandeli and
Kabini

FOREST, ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

• To address man-animal conflict, measures to form one new task force in Bandipur during
this year Allocation of 10 crore to strengthen these task forces
• A grant of Rs.15 crore for eco-tourism and conservation programmes in Honnikeri
reserve forest and other bio-diverse areas in Bidar district
• Measures to simplify the procedure by obtaining a unified consent letter under Water,
Air and Environment Protection Act from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
• Creation of single window mechanism to issue various permissions and certificates
• Set up of 17 real time water quality measurement stations and two environment
laboratories and upgradation of 9 environment laboratories.
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REVENUE

RECORDS AND MODERNIZATION

• BHOO SURAKSHA YOJANE - digitize Bhoomi, Survey and registration documents,
preserve the damaged record permanently and make them accessible digitally
• Measures to provide all services providing by the Revenue department to the public
through Digital platform under various initiatives including digitization of Aakarbands,
phodi-free village abhiyan, a drive to conduct drone survey of lands for issuing property
and title deeds to the landholders, amendment to the Rules enabling mutations without
notice to be automatically approved in prescribed software
• Drone and other equipment will be supplied to land survey offices in order to provide
accurate digital documents to public
• Action will be taken to issue title deeds for 2 lakh residents of habitations with no
documents and declared as new Revenue village and Sub villages
• Modernization of 240 record rooms of Land Survey Department to make revenue records
available to public through a transparent and online system

OTHERS

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• New District office complexes in Bidar and Vijayapura and in the talukas where there is
need.
• Various drought relief measures will be taken up at a total cost of Rs. 500 crore from
State Disaster Mitigation Fund
• Commencement of ‘Climate Change Experience Centre’ at the cost of Rs. 10 crore to
bring awareness in children

STAMPS AND REGISTRATION

• Citizen friendly reforms in registration process; Steps for e-registration of records in the
absence of both the concerned parties, auto mutation system after registration, to
extend the programme, Anytime Anywhere registration across the State; all software
related to registration of immovable property will be integrated. Religious Endowment
• Construction of Residential complex in Varanasi at a cost of Rs.5 crore
• Construction of bridge-cum-barrage at a cost of Rs.158 crore near Chikkamanchale
village of Raichur to provide connectivity to Mantralaya
• Formation of separate authority for the development of Sri Ghati Subramanyaswamy
temple in Bengaluru Rural district and Huligemma temple of Koppal district
• Creation of ‘Vision Group’ for comprehensive development of 34,165 temples in the
State.
• Tasdik amount paid to the priests of all 29,523 ‘C’ category temples will be remitted to
their bank accounts

E-GOVERNANCE

• The cashless benefits extended to the beneficiaries will also be brought under the State
D.B.T platform in a phased manner
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• Extension of Contract Management Module in Karnataka Public Procurement Platform

2.0 to all departments
• Creation of VIDYAVARIDHI, a comprehensive database in higher education field
• Setting up of Artificial intelligence/machine learning administration unit including
advanced technologies
• Upgradation of the existing Security Operation center to effectively prevent cyberattacks
• Remaining 429 services to be included in Seva Sindhu portal in SAKALA
• A machine translation software called ‘Kannada Kasturi’ will be developed
The Karnataka Sakala Services Act was passed in 2011 to provide guarantee of services to
citizens in the Indian state of Karnataka with a stipulated time limiting to citizen related
services. The act came to be known as the Sakala act since November 2012. Karnataka is
the tenth state to incorporate an act under Right to Public Services legislation. The Sakala
program is backed by a comprehensive information technology network, developed by
the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to provide solutions and services and to monitor the
services.

INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

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• Rs. 2 crore for organization of special program in Belagavi - the year 2024 marks the
centenary celebration of Belagavi Congress session presided by Mahatma Gandhi
• Free bus pass facility to the rural journalists to travel in the district limits for the
profession related activities
• Setting up of “VADDARSE RAGHURAMA SHETTY AWARD”, the journalists contributed
to the social justice field

HOME

• Formation of Fact check teams in collaboration with I.T.B.T. Department to avoid

spreading fake news
• Upgradation of 43 C.E.N. (Cyber, Economic and Narcotics) Police Stations to strengthen
Cybercrime Branch in the State
• Grant of Rs. 200 crore for police gruha-2025. (Under the Police Gruha-2025 scheme,
1,128 police quarters have been constructed so far and the construction work of 2,956
police quarters is under progress)
• Construction of own buildings at a cost of Rs. 30 crore, for the police stations and offices
functioning without buildings
• Strengthening Forensic Science Laboratories in the grant of Rs. 10 crore
• Purchased of state-of-the-art equipment at a cost of Rs. 5 crore for smooth
administration and security of all prisons of the State
• Hi-security prison will be constructed in Shivamogga district at a cost of Rs. 100 crore
• Action to levy Fire cess to increase efficiency in Fire and Emergency Department, on new
multistoried buildings at the rate of 1% of property tax

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• Construction of Astro Turf Hockey ground at Police Sulivan Playground in Bengaluru at a

cost of Rs. 3 crore

TRANSPORT

• Construction of 6 automated driving

test tracks at the cost of Rs.36 crore.
Set up of Seizing yards at Devanahalli
and Tumakuru at a total cost of Rs.10
crore
• Development of Automated Test
Centres at 32 places in fitness testing
of transport vehicles seeking renewal
of fitness certificate
• Digitalization of documents of all the
vehicles registered in Transport
Department. On pilot basis, it will be
implemented in four offices during

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LAW

• Grant of Rs. 175 crore for construction of buildings and development of basic facilities in
various courts of the State
• Grant of Rs. 180 crore to direct live streaming the proceedings of all courts in the State
and to upgrade administration system of the courts in the current year.
• Construction of new court complex in Virajpet at the cost of Rs. 12 crore
• Proposed to enact Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Advocates Bill, 2023

TAX PROPOSALS

COMMERCIAL TAX
• Two benches GST appellate tribunals to be set up in the State
• Constomer centric GST database management and AI enabled analytical system to be
developed
• Target of Rs. 1,10,000 crore tax collection during 2024-25 Stamps and Registration
• Target of Rs. 26,000 crore revenue generation for the year 2024-25

EXCISE
• IML and Beer slab to be revised by rationalize the declared slabs of liquor
• Digitisation of all services of Excise Department
• Target of Rs. 38,525 crore revenue generation for the year 2024-25

TRANSPORT
Target of Rs. 13,000 crore revenue generation for the year 2024-25
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MINES AND GEOLOGY

Target of Rs. 9,000 crore revenue generation for the year 2024-25

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