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Karnataka budget 2023: Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai announced that up to 10,000 youth from SC, ST, and other minority communities will receive free training to become Agnivesers in the Indian Army.
Up to 10,000 youth from SC, ST, and other minority communities will receive free training to become Agivers in the Indian army, according to the chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Together with the World Bank, Karnataka will undertake a 3000 crore project to combat climate change and floods.
Bommai pledged free education for approximately 8 lakh students attending government pre-university and government degree colleges.
Karnataka’s assistance to weavers
In karnataka budget 2023 CM bommai said that The state of Karnataka has increased the Nekar Samman subsidy from 3,000 to 5,000. Bommai stated that the new textile and ready-made garment policy has been revised and will create 44,257 jobs.
Karnataka will pay 30% of the land acquisition costs for the 13,139 billion STRR project.
Karnataka has agreed to pay 30% of the land acquisition costs for the 288-kilometer Satellite Town Ring Road project, which aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion. The central government has approved the estimated cost of 13,139 crore for the construction of the project.
The government of Karnataka has also approved the construction of a number of highways in the state, including the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, the Bengaluru-Ramanagar-Mandya-Mysore Highway, the Hubli-Andhra Border Highway, etc.
Focus on Bengaluru traffic and mobility issues
A karnataka budget 2023 document stated, “The work order for the Bengaluru Sub-urban Railway Project between Chikkabanavara and Byappanahalli Corridor-2 Via-duct has been issued and construction has begun.”
“High Powered Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority is constituted to coordinate the operations of various transport agencies and to find scientific solutions to Bengaluru’s traffic problems,” it added.
Karnataka will increase the concessional diesel limit for fishing vessels.
In his karnataka budget 2023 speech, Bommai stated that Karnataka will raise the concessional diesel limit for fishing vessels. According to him, a special programme called Matsyasiri has been developed and bids have been solicited for the dredging of eight fishing harbours.
Police stations will be modernised for 348 billion
This year, new police stations will be built in the state, and 348 crore will be allocated for the modernization of existing stations. 410 crores have been allocated for prison construction, while 51 crores will be allocated for prison modernization.
$2 million granted to ten orphanages: Bommai
Six hostels will be constructed for the care of 18- to 21-year-old orphaned girls. Bommai stated that for the first time in the state, four orphanages will be constructed for orphan boys. He added that a grant of 2 crore has been allocated for this purpose.
“GST collection is up 26% and state finances are sound”: Bommai
According to Bommai, the state’s financial situation is sound and revenue collection has increased.
The amount of GST collected has increased by 26%. Additionally, the collection of printing and registration fees has risen. He added that tax collection has also increased by 20%.
Zero-interest loan programme for women; 10,000 compensation for victims of acid attacks.
In order to increase funding for women’s empowerment, Bommai announced a zero-interest loan programme for women. He added that housewives would receive a monthly subsidy of 500 yen.
“The Grihini Shakti Yojana will soon be implemented in the state, and victims of acid attacks will receive 10,000 in compensation,” Bommai declared.
Bengaluru | Ram Mandir construction will be taken up in Ramanagara, announces Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai during the Budget presentation in State Assembly pic.twitter.com/Bn8CVSpBL6
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Karnataka to give special grant for Karaga Utsava
In karnataka budget 2023 CM Bommai said that the government will provide a special grant for the celebration of the Karaga Utsava, an integral part of Bengaluru’s culture and fervour.
Karnataka to give special grant for Karaga Utsava
Bommai states that 24,000 Poura Naukararu positions will be filled as part of a “historic initiative.”
Bommai stated that in order to improve the social and economic conditions of the Poura Naukararu in the state, the government has taken the historic step of filling 24,000 vacant Poura Naukararu positions.
Allocations for women and child welfare exceed 46,000 crores.
The budget allocates a total of 46,278 crore for women’s empowerment and welfare, and 47,256 crore for child welfare, according to CM Bommai.
The budget allocated 350 crore for free bus passes for female students and 500 as a subsidy for female employees. The Karnataka BJP announced that around 30 lakh women will receive free passes.
250 ‘She Toilets’ in Bengaluru’s complexes and markets.
Bommai stated that 250 “She Toilets” will be constructed in Bengaluru’s densely populated markets and mega commercial complexes.
In addition, he stated that a new bus programme called “Makalla Buss” will be launched for school and college students, with approximately one thousand schedules operating throughout the state.
Three billion rupees for a project to combat climate change and floods
Bommai has announced a 3000 crore project with the World Bank in the direction of climate control, especially in light of the floods in Bengaluru last year.
100 crore rupees for the Anjanadri hill in Hampi
Anjanadri hill in Koppal, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, will receive 100 crore.
500 million rupees for medical education
Karnataka has allocated 500 crore to establish a new medical college in Chitradurga for medical education. The Mandya and Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences has launched postgraduate degree programmes, and a new 450-bed hospital in Chamarajanagar will provide tertiary care services.
The chief minister also announced the establishment of an AIIMS-style hospital in Raichur and a super specialty hospital in Kumta, Uttara Kannada district, this year.
8 lakh students will receive free education at government-run PU and degree colleges.
Prime Minister Bommai announced free education in government pre-university and degree colleges, which is anticipated to benefit approximately 8 lakh students.
‘Majestic Ram Mandir’ atop Ramadevara Betta in Ramanagara
The government of Karnataka will spend 1,000 crore on temple and mutt development and renovation over the next two years.
One billion rupees for the Kalasa-Bandoora Nala Thiruvu Yojana
CM Bommai stated that 1,000 crore will be released to begin construction on the Kalasa-Bandoora Nala Thiruvu Yojana, a project over which Karnataka is embroiled in a long-standing dispute with neighbouring Goa over the diversion of water from the Mahadayi river.
Vishwa Kannada Sammelana: Bommai’s bid to popularise Kannada
Bommai stated that the Vishwa Kannada Sammelana will be held in Davanagere, Karnataka, to introduce and popularise the Kannada language.
75 billion rupees will be used to construct wells and dams in drought-stricken regions.
By constructing reservoirs on farmer’s land, a new Jalnidhi project will be initiated to raise the groundwater level for water conservation purposes. Under this programme, in coordination with the Narega scheme, farmers are encouraged to construct water tanks on their farms, according to CM Bommai.
In addition, he allocated 75 crores for the development of wells, dams, and drains for water conservation in semi-mountainous regions, particularly during the summer.
The focus is on Bengaluru roads; 1 billion will be spent on white-topping.
The chief minister ordered the construction of a five-kilometer elevated road in Bengaluru at a cost of 350 billion to further reduce traffic congestion. A further 300 billion was allocated for the construction of roads in Bengaluru, while 1,000 billion was allocated for the white-topping of 120 kilometres.
’75 junctions will be developed in Bengaluru for traffic management at a cost of 150 crore’: CM Bommai
In an effort to alleviate the state capital’s never-ending traffic woes, CM Bommai announced that 75 intersections will be developed for better traffic management at a cost of 150 crore.
A mega dairy will be built in Bellary at a cost of 100 crores, and a fish hatchery will be constructed in Haveri. 10,000 allocated to the Bhusiri project; 20,494 crores allocated to the Rural Development Department.
Bommai promises farmers who suffered crop loss compensation.
The economy is recovering from the pandemic, and revenue has increased by 20%, according to Bommai.
He also promises compensation to farmers whose Toor dal and Arecanut plantations were destroyed by disease.
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“Farmers will receive zero-interest loans,” said CM Bommai
“Farmers will receive loans with no interest. Previously, a loan of 3 lakh was made. The loan amount has now been increased to 5 lakhs of rupees. In addition, 175 crores have been allocated for crop preservation and storage, says CM Bommai.
