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New Indian Express
7 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Ease of Doing Business cell launched in Karnataka
BENGALURU: In a bid to support the state's growing network of Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Minister for IT/BT and Electronics Priyank Kharge launched KATALYST, an Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) cell on Monday. The initiative, aligned with the state's GCC Policy 2024-29, will serve as a single-window platform to streamline new investments and fast-track approvals. The announcement came on Monday during a CEO Breakfast Meet hosted by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, which brought together over 200 industry leaders from various sectors, ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS), scheduled for November 18-20. Siddaramaiah said Karnataka remains India's largest software-exporting state, contributing 44% of the country's software exports and the government's goal is to add 500 more GCCs by 2029, creating 3.5 lakh jobs and generating $50 billion in economic output. He added that new tech clusters will be developed outside Bengaluru to ensure balanced growth. Outlining Karnataka's vision, the CM said, 'We want the state to be the place where the world comes to solve its biggest challenges - whether it is curing diseases, developing sustainable energy solutions, or building computers of the future. We will provide the talent, infrastructure, and policy support.' Shivakumar said the upcoming BTS-2025 should send a strong message to the world about the city's global standing in the IT sector. He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to inaugurate the Namma Metro Yellow Line, noting that the PM had acknowledged Bengaluru's status as a 'global city'. He credited former CM SM Krishna's IT policy for laying the foundation for this growth. Appealing to companies, Shivakumar urged them to direct their CSR funds towards developing government schools in rural areas. 'Don't give us money, build the schools directly. If you give us money, you will have to pay 18% tax on it,' he said. With 50,000 government teacher posts vacant, Shivakumar said private schools are being encouraged to take responsibility for rural institutions. During the event, Kharge unveiled plans for the 28th edition of BTS and said that the event, themed around 'Futurise', will bring together over one lakh attendees from more than 60 countries.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
DCM slams Centre over minimal funding
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday accused the BJP-led Union government of contributing a mere 20% in some stretches as low as 11% towards Bengaluru's Metro Yellow Line project, while the Karnataka government bore 80% of the cost. Speaking near his residence in Sadashivanagar, Shivakumar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allocate at least Rs 1 lakh crore for the city's development. He said the state government had fully funded the land acquisition for the project, even though the Centre was supposed to provide 50% of the cost. 'Bengaluru is the second-highest tax-paying city in India, yet the grants we receive are disproportionately low,' he remarked. He pointed out that Ahmedabad receives 20% of tax revenue, while Bengaluru gets only 10%, and appealed for parity with other major cities. Stressing that his demand was not political buta genuine request for fair consideration, he said, 'Treat Bengaluru on par with the national capital.'Shivakumar criticised BJP MPs from Karnataka for failing to bring even Rs 10 of aid to the city or state. 'They boast of achievements, but the reality is they have done nothing. Only the Union Jal Shakti Minister has occasionally responded to our requests; otherwise, we have received nothing, not even for the NREGA scheme,' he alleged. He ridiculed BJP MPs for limiting their work to social media posts and photo opportunities. 'Posting on X and posing for photos is not achievement. Your conscience should guide you to bring funds for the people instead of playing politics,' he DCM claimed the Centre had ignored Karnataka entirely but maintained that the state had still invited the Prime Minister to inaugurate the project as a mark of respect. He highlighted that the Yellow Line benefits IT industry hubs, creating one lakh jobs annually in Bengaluru. Shivakumar challenged BJP leaders to release official figures of their contributions to the city's infrastructure, promising to release his own. He also thanked Infosys, Delta, Biocon, and other companies for funding Metro stations along the Yellow Line.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Cong office is a temple, build one to show your contribution
Mysuru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar has urged Congress MLAs and block presidents to construct party offices in every Assembly constituency, calling it the true measure of their contribution to the party. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Indira Gandhi Congress Bhavan in Mysuru, Shivakumar said, 'For Congress workers, the party office is a temple, a shrine to protect democracy. Whether you contribute Rs100 or Rs1,000, your support should be remembered by your family as your service to the party.' The event coincided with Raksha Bandhan and Quit India Day. Shivakumar praised leaders like Tanveer Sait and Tiwari for their commitment, noting that properties have been transferred to the party in several constituencies. He recalled that it has been 100 years since Mahatma Gandhi became Congress president, and Mallikarjun Kharge now holds the post, adding that the party aims to build offices in 100 locations across Karnataka. He stressed that party offices should not be set up in legislators' homes but as permanent structures for the organisation. He lauded the dedication of several MLAs who donated land or funds, citing examples from Maddur, Ron, and other constituencies. Shivakumar also mentioned his own contribution of land in Ramanagara, where construction is underway with financial backing from ministers and local MLAs.
