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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
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Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti to present memorandum to Govind Rao Committee
The Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti will submit a memorandum to the High Power Committee for Redressal of Regional Imbalance under the chairmanship of M. Govind Rao constituted by the State government for studying the implementation of the Dr. Nanjundappa Committee report containing various aspects for consideration and inclusion in a report during its visit to Kalaburagi district on Thursday and Friday. Founder-president of the samiti Lakshman Dasti, addressing presspersons here on Wednesday, urged the committee to effectively address both urban and rural issues by constituting taluk-level units to focus on specific needs mainly in rural areas. The committee should consider indicators across economic, social and environmental dimensions, including health services, agriculture, education, industry, trade, forest resource, irrigation, road transportation and per capita income, reflecting the ground realities, he said. Mr. Dasti said that according to the Nanjundappa Committee report, of the 10 taluks in undivided Kalaburagi district, nine were classified as most backward and one as backward. Now, even though Kalaburagi and Yadgir are two districts with new taluks, considering the current status it is essential to apply scientific methods utilising data-driven insights and indicators into account for the comprehensive development of Kalyana Karnataka region, he said. The committee should also focus on effective implementation of Article 371(J) and ensure balanced regional development across the State ensuring that all regions within the State experience equitable growth and prosperity, mitigating disparities in economic, social and infrastructure to prevent demands for statehood in future. In 2002, the Nanjundappa Committee submitted its report to the government highlighting the backwardness of various taluks across the State. Of the 175 taluks, the report identified 35 taluks as backward, 40 taluks as more backward and 39 taluks as most backward. Of these 39 most backward taluks, 21 were from Kalyana Karnataka region. Of the 40 more backward taluks, five were from Kalyana Karnataka region and of the 35 backward taluks, two were in Kalyana Karnataka region. Though the implementation of the committee recommendations began in 2007, even after 18 years, the policies of the State government have not produced the desired outcomes. The development projects recommended for the region in the Nanjundappa committee report were sanctioned for the region but relocated elsewhere, he said. The Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board should have a scientific action plan for the next 10 years to remove regional imbalances, he suggested. KKCCI demand The former president of the Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI) Umakant Niggudagi also urged the Govind Rao Committee to consider formulating an industrial policy for Kalyana Karnataka region, establish an investment promotion board, get the State government to allocate funds for infrastructure development of industrial estate, organise a Global Investors Meet in Kalaburagi. The former MLC Amarnath Patil sought the establishment of an incubation centre in the region for providing support and resources to help new business and start-ups. He said that the State government should present an exclusive budget for Kalyana Karnataka region during the State Annual Budget presentation.
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Govind Rao panel to assess development in Kalyana Karnataka region next month
The High Power Committee for Redressal of Regional Imbalance under the chairmanship of M. Govind Rao constituted by the State government for studying the implementation of the Dr. Nanjundappa Committee report will visit the Kalyana Karnataka region in the first week of August to understand the region's current status and recommend strategies for balanced and sustainable development. Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) Chairman Ajay Singh addressing presspersons here on Tuesday said that the Govind Rao committee will visit the region on August 7 and 8 to ascertain the number of taluks that are still backward, more backward and most backward and also to examine various aspects of development, using a range of indicators to assess progress and identify areas needing improvement. Reiterating that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has approved a ₹5,000-crore action plan for 2025-26 submitted by the KKRDB, Dr. Singh expressed happiness over the early approval for the action plan this year. Earlier, the 2023-24 action plan was cleared in December 2023. Despite a delayed approval, the board has spent ₹2,009 crore in 2023-24. Similarly for 2024-25, the approval came in August and by the end of March 2025, the board has spent ₹3,158 crore, he said. In total, the KKRDB has taken up development works worth ₹5,167 crore over the last two years, he added. New programmes Giving details about the various new programmes to be taken up by KKRDB during 2025-26, Dr. Singh said that an industry hub will be established to promote small-scale industries in Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts with an investment of ₹200 crore from the board and the Small-Scale Industries Department. A sum of ₹100 crore will be allocated for increasing green cover under Aranya Avishkara programme in collaboration with the Forest Department. Under Akshara Avishkara programme, 50 Karnataka Public Schools are being established by the board in the region, besides the 100 KPS schools being built by the State government in the seven districts of the region. The board will also allocate adequate funds for setting up dialysis centers in each district of the region, he said. Replying to a query, Dr. Singh said that the KKRDB has reserved ₹1,500 crore under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan and Scheduled Tribes Sub-Plan (SCSP/ TSP). The board will also introduce Jala Bhagya scheme in collaboration with the Minor Irrigation Department to help the farming community. Both the KKRDB and the Minor Irrigation Department will spend ₹100 crore each this year. A sum of ₹400 crore will be spent in 40 taluks of the seven districts in the next two years, Dr. Singh said and added that the board will construct warehouses in all the 40 constituencies of the region at a cost of ₹1.5 crore each.
