08-08-2025
Panel to submit report on addressing regional inequality in Oct
Kalaburagi: Prof M Govinda Rao, president of the Karnataka Regional Imbalance Remedial Committee, announced that a comprehensive report aimed at reducing regional inequality in the state will be submitted to the state govt in Oct.
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He stated that the report will cover the outcomes of initiatives in 41 key areas, including health, education, agriculture, industry, and infrastructure.
Rao emphasised the need for Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) to develop five-to ten-year vision plans for the all-round development of the region, with the goal to boost the per capita income and human development index of the marginalised populations.
During a meeting held at the KKRDB Hall in Kalaburagi, which was attended by board members and officials from various departments, Rao said the priority sectors should be improved over the next five or ten years. Referring to Dr DM Nanjundappa's report, Rao noted that "In all sectors where this region is lagging behind, the board should take action to overcome the deficitS."
He suggested that the govt be presented with an action plan.
"Instead of granting funds indiscriminately, attention should be focused on the priority sectors," he said. To address the region's backwardness, Rao suggested amending the Constitution and implementing Article 371(J) more effectively. He stated that the regular supervision of infrastructure works funded by the board on a daily basis, is essential to ensure accountability.
"Spending money is not enough, people should see change.
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Development works should be visible," he said.
Rao pointed out that compared to other regions, the KKRDB is receiving substantial funding through special reservation provisions. "Funds are being released and these should be utilised efficiently," he added.
KKRDB president Ajay Singh said in the past two years, the board has implemented effective programmes in health, education, employment, and forest innovation.
He noted that in a cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi last Sept, Rs 857 crore was approved for the health department, with Rs 300 crore already sanctioned.
"The board is making all efforts to improve the region's health infrastructure by allocating more funds," Singh stated. He added that an industrial hub is being established to foster industrial growth and create employment opportunities.
