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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launches projects worth ₹1,107 crore for Varuna constituency
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched development works worth ₹1,107.72 crore for his home constituency Varuna on Saturday. Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the projects in Varuna assembly constituency across different departments at a function here, Mr. Siddaramaiah recalled his political journey starting with his first assembly election in 1983, when he won as an independent candidate and became a Minister. The Chief Minister said that he had won the elections to the Legislative Assembly five times from Chamundeshwari assembly constituency, and twice from Varuna assembly constituency. While thanking the people of Chamundeshwari, Mr. Siddaramaiah also recalled that he became the Chief Minister on both the occasions he won from Varuna and said that he will be indebted to the people of the constituency. Highest per capita income After fulfilling 158 out of the 163 promises the Congress had made before the 2013 Assembly elections in Karnataka, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that the government promised to implement five guarantee schemes — Anna Bhagya, Shakti, Gruha Lakshmi, Gruha Jyothi, and Yuva Nidhi — to eliminate economic inequality and uplift the poor before the 2023 assembly polls. The Congress government was spending ₹55,000 crore every year to implement the guarantee schemes, which had taken the State to the top position in the country in terms of per capita income, the Chief Minsiter said. 'These schemes have put more money into the hands of the people and boosted the economy, which has in turn increased the per capita income,' he said, while also pointing out that Karnataka stood second in GST collections in the country, next only to Maharashtra. Also, the government had fulfilled 242 out of the 542 promises made before the 2023 elections, he claimed. Contending that equal opportunities should be given to everybody in the society to eliminate economic inequalities, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the development programmes taken up by his government to uplift the poor, farmers, women, and economically weaker sections were being implemented without any discrimination on caste or religious lines. MP for Chamarajanagar Sunil Bose, who also spoke on the occasion, said that the people of Varuna constituency had given the State a popular Chief Minister in Mr. Siddaramaiah, whose government had carrieds out developmental works alongside the implementation of guarantee schemes. Yathindra, Congress MLC, who is also a former MLA of Varuna, sought to make it clear that there is no shortage of funds for taking up development works in the State even though the government was implementing guarantee schemes. 'These schemes ensure more money reaches the hands of the people,' he said, while reiterating that Karnataka ranked first in the country in per capita income. H.C. Mahadevappa, Minister in charge of Mysuru district; K. Venkatesh, Minister for Sericulture and Animal Husbandry; H.M. Revanna and Pushpa Amarnath, Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee respectively; K. Thimmaiah, MLC; G. Lakshmikant Reddy, Deputy Commissioner; and S. Yukesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Mysuru Zilla Panchayat, were also present on the occasion.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Surjewala credits guarantee schemes for Karnataka emerging as State with highest per capita income
AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala described Karnataka having the highest per capita income in the country as a result of comprehensive development, especially the implementation of guarantee schemes. 'Karnataka has set a new milestone in economic progress. According to recent data from the Ministry of Finance, the State's per capita income has increased from ₹1,05,697 in 2014-15 to ₹2,04,605 in 2024-25 — a growth of 93.6%,' Mr. Surjewala said in a release on Wednesday. Karnataka's performance far exceeds the national average growth of 57.6%, he noted, called it 'a fitting reply to the Opposition's criticism of our guarantee schemes.' 'Including Gruha Lakshmi, the five guarantee schemes — Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi, and Gruha Jyothi — have transferred a combined ₹93,000 crore directly to beneficiary accounts so far,' he said. 'The increase in per capita income and the positive impact of the schemes are clear indicators that Karnataka is not only becoming economically stronger but is also achieving social justice and equity,' he contended. 'The guarantee schemes that are being implemented since 2023 were not introduced for vote-bank politics. They were implemented for all poor people of Karnataka — regardless of caste, class, or gender — with no discrimination. As a result, many have been able to rebuild their lives,' he said. Many beneficiaries are investing the saved money into self-employment, he said, He further stated that Karnataka's remarkable economic growth was also powered by the Information Technology (IT) and Biotechnology (BT) sectors. Stable growth in manufacturing, agriculture, and service sectors too had supported the rise in per capita income. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil and Congress MLC Dinesh Guligowda too, in separate releases, credited the guarantee schemes for the State achieving 'a new economic milestone.'
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cong to launch devpt projects in Mys on July 19
Mysuru: Nearly two years after launching the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, the country's largest money transfer scheme in the city, Congress is gearing up for another massive convention in Mysuru. The party is hosting Sadhana Samavesha and launching various developmental schemes on July 19, where development projects worth over Rs 2,900 crore will be launched. Even though Congress functionaries made it clear that it is an official event and not a show of strength, it is widely perceived that Congress is using the occasion to strengthen its organisation ahead of upcoming TP, ZP, and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) elections. As per the plan, the event will be held in the Maharaja's College Grounds in the heart of the city, where CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar, and others will lay the foundation stone for various developmental work. A majority of the cabinet ministers of the Siddaramaiah govt will attend the event. Congress sources said AICC leaders, including AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala, will be invited for the event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo District minister HC Mahadevappa held a review meeting of the preparations for this event last week, where he directed the officials to ensure everything from food to toilet facilities for the public. He said beneficiaries of various govt schemes and the public from Mysuru and Chamarajanagar will attend this convention along with the people's representatives. "It is not a show of strength of the party," said party district unit president BJ Vijayakumar. "Around 1 lakh public will attend the event," he said. He denied any political objectives behind the convention. Meanwhile, BJP functionaries asked the CM and his cabinet colleagues to visit Mysuru city before boasting about their achievements. "Roads are in their worst shape. Aashada Fridays are managed unscientifically. Officials are missing in the action," alleged city BJP spokesman MA Mohan. "17 scams in 24 months is the achievement of this govt. CM Siddaramaiah is holding all his major events in Mysuru to send a message to the party high command," Mohan said.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM launches development works worth Rs 4,559 crore in Indi
Vijayapura: Chief minister Siddaramaiah said laying foundation stone and inaugurating development works worth Rs 4,559 crore in a single day in Indi is proof of his govt's commitment of development. After performing a puja for a KKRTC bus on the occasion of Shakti scheme touching 500 crore rides, he distributed free tickets to women passengers and launched the logo of the Lemon Development Board. Addressing a public meeting, Siddaramaiah said he laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 4,158 crore and inaugurated projects worth Rs 401 crore. He dared the BJP for an open debate to discuss with records the achievements of his govt and the previous BJP govt. He urged people to look at the list of development programmes carried out during his and previous Congress govts. "We transformed Vijayapura, once a barren land, into a green region through irrigation. Earlier, during droughts, people uprooted lemon plants. Then, I came to Indi and assured the lemon growers. Today, by launching the Lemon Development Board logo, we continue the tradition of the Congress to deliver on promises," he asserted. "The BJP-JD(S) falsely claimed the state govt has no funds. We are responding to their false propaganda through people's development and welfare programmes," Siddaramaiah stated. "Isn't it fact that 500 crore women travelling in state buses for free, 1.2 crore families receiving Gruha Lakshmi funds, 1.6 crore households getting 200 units of free electricity, and schemes like Annabhagya and Yuvanidhi helping millions of Kannadigas are all signs of development?" questioned the chief minister, adding that allocating Rs 83,000 crore for development is a clear indication of the Congress' development-focused administration. The event was chaired by local MLA Yashavantharayagouda Patil. Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, ministers HC Mahadevappa, Dinesh Gundu Rao, MB Patil, HK Patil, Shivanand Patil, Sharan Prakash Patil, and several other legislators and elected representatives were present.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shakti scheme benefited lakhs of women across state: MLA
Mandya: The Karnataka govt has allocated Rs 12,800 crore for the Shakti scheme, which, along with the state's five guarantee schemes, completed two years of implementation, said MLA P Ravikumar. He was speaking after inaugurating an exhibition organised by the department of information and public relations at the KSRTC bus stand here on Sunday. The exhibition highlights two years of the govt's developmental initiatives and the impact of its five guarantee schemes. Ravikumar said that the Shakti scheme—which provides free bus travel for women—benefited lakhs across the state, with over 500 crore women's tickets issued so far, calling it a "historic achievement." He said the state's five guarantee schemes provided critical financial support to poor families. "Many homemakers are utilising the Gruha Lakshmi funds to purchase livestock, start small businesses, open libraries, and pay children's school fees," he said, adding that the schemes aim to raise the standard of living of the economically disadvantaged. During the event, Ravikumar toured the exhibition stalls, interacted with beneficiaries, and distributed sweets to passengers at the KSRTC bus stand as part of the celebrations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo He also symbolically distributed Shakti scheme tickets to women passengers. District guarantee implementation authority chairman Chikkalingaiah, divisional controller Nagaraju, authority vice-chairman Prashanth Babu, Mandya taluk authority president Rudrappa, and divisional transport officer Parameshwarappa were also present.
