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[email protected] ............................................................................................................. 19 HOUSING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................5 SERICULTURE ................................ 44 LAW AND ORDER .................................................................................................................. 25 YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND SPORTS ........ 21 SKILL DEVELOPMENT...................................................................................................................................................... 41 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..................................................................................... 44 TRANSPORT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 REVENUE ..................................................................................................................... 27 RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATH RAJ ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 PLANNING AND AREA DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 MINORITY WELFARE ................................................................................................................. 16 BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE DEPARTMENT ............................5 FISHERIES .................. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED KARNATAKA BUDGET & PROGRAMMES – EXPLAINED CONTENT AGRICULTURE SECTOR .................................7 FOREST..................................................... 20 LABOUR ............................... 25 FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES ........................................................com ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE .......................................................9 HIGHER EDUCATION .......... 43 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ...........................................................................................2 HORTICULTURE ..........................4 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ............................................... 46 1 Page ©www.. 14 DIFFERENTLY-ABLED AND SENIOR CITIZENS EMPOWERMENT .................................................6 WATER RESOURCES .................................................. 42 TOURISM ............................. 38 INFRASTRUCTURE ............. 15 SOCIAL WELFARE......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 URBAN DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT .....................................................................................................................................................nammaKPSC.................................................................................................6 CO-OPERATION ............................................................................... 22 KANNADA AND CULTURE ........... 45 TAX PROPOSALS............................. it will be borne by the Government. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and farm equipment manufacturing companies can set up Krishi Yantra Dhare centres at hobli level. This capping has now been removed and farmers will get claim against full sum insured without any reduction. • DBT to farmers to encourage adoption of improved technologies for reducing cost of cultivation and increasing production of Paddy. • The use of technology will be encouraged to a great extent. ©www. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Agriculture Sector • Extension of "Krishi Bhagya" to all talukas of Coastal and Malnad areas (excluding command areas) • "Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Pradhana Mantri Phasal Bhima Yojane" . Pulses & Oil seeds. It incorporates the best features of all previous schemes and at the same time. • There is no upper limit on Government subsidy. • Earlier. there was a provision of capping the premium rate which resulted in low claims being paid to farmers. • The premium rates to be paid by farmers are very low and balance premium will be paid by the Government to provide full insured amount to the farmers against crop loss on account of natural calamities. all previous shortcomings/weaknesses have been removed.to cover 31. • Establishment of additional 250 centers of "Krishi Yantradhare Programme" ✓ To supply farm and agriculture equipment to the farmers on a rental basis.5 lakhs hectares.com . Remote sensing will be used to reduce the number of crop cutting experiments. This capping was done to limit Government outgo on the premium subsidy. the premium to be paid by farmers will be only 5%. • Distribution of drip and sprinkler irrigation units at 90% and 50% subsidy of land upto 5 hectares respectively for judicious and efficient use of water. Smart phones will be used to capture and upload data of crop cutting to reduce the delays in claim payment to farmers. ✓ The state government plans to open Krishi Yantra Dhare centres at hobli level in the state. • The new Crop Insurance Scheme is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana • There will be a uniform premium of only 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crops. In case of annual commercial and horticultural crops.nammaKPSC. Even if balance premium is 90%. ✓ The objective of the scheme is to rent out agriculture and farm equipment at cheaper price ✓ Charitable Trusts. cultivators and diggers. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Establishment of 174 “Rural Farm–machinery Service Centers” one per taluka to encourage local manufacture of small agricultural implements and usage of farm machineries . would advise the proposed centres on the farm machinery needed. • Each rural Assembly constituency will get one such custom-hiring centre to begin with.com . tillers. 70-crore scheme to provide custom-hiring of agricultural machinery at affordable rents to farmers to make up for the shortage of farm labour. construction of water harvesting structures and providing micro irrigation system. 3 Page ©www. besides prescribing the rent for each machine.5 lakhs per centre or maximum 50% (75% in case of SC/ST). • The scheme has different components such as insitu moisture conservation. 75 lakh in two years to buy the farm machinery including tractors. • Under horticulture component.nammaKPSC. Custom-hiring centres to rent out farm machinery • The State government is set to launch a Rs.Subsidy of Rs. • Hobli-level committees. • This scheme has helped in conservation of natural resources and enhancing the productivity of horticulture crops and income of farmers. • It would depend on the local requirements and cropping pattern. centres would be located at all hoblis. where in the main object is to improve rainfed agriculture scenario through efficient management of rain water and enhancing farm productivity. the government and the operator of the custom-hiring centre will together invest Rs. Later. poly house construction and cultivation of crops in open field are taken up. which is based on public-private-partnership model. • Under the scheme. About Krishi Bhagya: • It is a flagship project of Karnataka State. comprising local farmers. • Renovation of Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain in Bengaluru with new The standard was developed using the Hazard technology and rain proof shelter. Practices. it has definitive rules for growers to follow. to promote development of good quality cashew orchards. different retailers' supplier standards.000 farmers governed according to the ISO Guide 65 for • 50% subsidy (maximum of Rs. Turmeric etc. for farm certification scheme. through Spice GAP is an acronym for Good Agricultural Development Board.P.nammaKPSC. to extend area under horticulture crops by 20. and is to 35. Coconut Producer Companies and It is now the world's most widely implemented Farmer Producer Companies. management practice created in the late 1990s • Provision of post harvest and marketing by several European supermarket chains and facilities for Chillies.000) to certifications schemes.000 acres • Development of 100 model farms in 418 farms of the department over next 5 years.com . BY TEAM NammaKPSC Horticulture • “Krishi Bhagya” to be implemented for the first time in Horticulture Department • Distribution of 40 lakhs good quality seedling.A. a prerequisite for doing business. Pepper and their major suppliers.000 farmers. and each production unit is @ 10 per taluka.000 hectares of Coconut plantations for restoration and increase in productivity. 50. is a farm assurance program. assessed by independent third party auditors. • Rejuvenation of 10. GLOBAL G. The aim was to bring conformity to • Incentive through provision of licence. ©www. • Incentivizing mango growers to obtain translating consumer requirements into Good Global GAP certification for production Agricultural Practice. Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines published by the United Nations • Drip Irrigation facility with 90% subsidy Food and Agriculture Organization. • Establishment of Cashew Development Board. providing scientific EurepGAP is a common standard for farm ripening facilities in 100 APMC markets. of quality mangoes.000 hectares of What is Global GAP certification? Mango orchards.Unlike other farm farmers for purchase of water tankers certification schemes. • Rejuvenation of 5. to 20. which market and other facilities to select had been creating problems for farmers. Most European tapping of Neera as a nourishing drink customers for agricultural products now demand evidence of EurepGAP certification as and its processing for other uses. for scientific processing and production of value added goods. 2. • Establishment of ‘Certified Elite Ram Breeding units’. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Animal Husbandry • Upgradation of 302 primary veterinary centers to veterinary dispensaries.5 lakhs subsidy and 2. Sericulture • Establishment of Silkworm Egg/ Chawki Quality Control Authority. • Construction of 40 godowns over 2 years for use of registered sheep co operative societies.5 lakhs contribution by the societies. • Ex-gratia of Rs. 10. Bargi in Chamarajanagar and at Yadgir.000 for death of animal older than 6 months.000 per animal to mitigate the distress of farmers in the event of the death of uninsured bullock / cows. 5.nammaKPSC. to promote skill development. 10 lakhs/unit with Rs. • Establishment of 3 new diploma colleges at Korvengala in Hassan. 2. • Modernization of existing meat stalls.100 crores.com .500 for death of less than 6 months old sheep/ goat and Rs.45 crores/unit. to achieve self-reliance in vaccine production. • Financial assistance to diploma holders from rural areas for one month training in EDP organised by Central Silk Board. • Establishment of 4 Wool Processing units @ Rs. • Construction of 2 modern abattoirs through Karnataka Kuri Mattu Meke Sakanikedarara Mahamandala. • Establishment of second Composite Weaving Factory in the premises of Mysore Silk Weaving Factory. • Setting up of Sheep Breeding Center at Kurikuppe in Bellary district . • Ex-gratia of Rs. • Establishment of Sericulture Training Institute in Hassan District. • F&M vaccine production unit to be set up in next 3 years. at a cost of Rs. @ Rs. 5 Page ©www.7. farmers to be provided agriculture loans.25 lakhs) for in major tanks across the state.000 intensive pisciculture.50 lakhs. 25 lakh and form its base. fingerlings per hectare and 2 tones • Subsidy of 75% to 20 Fishermen Cooperative of artificial feed. level of a village or a group of small • Establishment of PACs in financially viable villages.27. 3 lakhs at 0% (PACS) occupy a predominant position interest. 4. 3. culture in an area of 2. for 200 Ice Plants and 35 Cold Storages in 3 costal districts. • Establishment of Onion storage godown in Gadag. it is proposed to give 50% of the unit construction of fish ponds in their lands by cost unto a maximum of Rs. gives those loans and SHGs through co-operative societies. Modern equipment for vegetable markets at Rs.com . RBI/NABARD on the other hand.500 crores. It is this basic unit which deals Gram panchayats. 50% Under “Matsya Krishi Asha Kirana” of Subsidy (maximum Rs.50 lakhs per plant/annum. for as subsidy to purchase 4.000 farmers at a unit cost of Rs. It • Financial assistance up to 25% for supply of serves as the final link between the ultimate borrowers on the one hand Micro ATM cum POS machines to PACs having and the higher financing agencies. internet connectivity. A PACS is organized at the grass roots amounting to Rs. ©www. 5 Crores each.000) to be provided scheme. 10 lakhs.75 per unit and to Rs.500 hectare • Subsidy of 50% (maximum Rs. 10 lakhs. through DCC banks with namely the SCBS.000 beneficiaries to be covered under “Matsashraya Scheme”. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Fisheries • Extension of jetty up to 75 m in Malpe and Mangalore fishing harbours for safe landing of boats • Under “Matsya Krishi Asha Kirana” scheme. to increase fish for purchase of 4.000 fingerlings per hectare and 2 production and to encourage fish tonnes of artificial feed. 27.nammaKPSC. medium and long term agricultural in the co-operative credit structure loans at 3% interest upto Rs. 1. • Increase in electricity subsidy to Rs. Modernization of facilities in Animal Markets. implementation through Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation. and the NABARD assistance. collects repayments of loans given. 8. Societies for construction of 500 sq feet Fish Collection and Marketing Building on their own sites at a unit cost of Rs. Co-operation • Continuing the provision of short term Primary Agricultural Credit Societies agricultural loans upto Rs. • 3. 13. directly with the rural (agricultural) • Distribution of loan at 0% interest to women borrowers. west-flowing rivers of the coastal • The Department of Rural districts. • A majority of the lakes have dried up • Under this project a series of vented owing to the blazing summer and lack dams or check dams will be built to of rain. dams at different points along the • The engineering division in every zilla panchayat will be the implementing Kumaradhara and the Nethravati for agency. 7 Page ©www.000 lakes. the official said. silt has not been augment water during summer removed from more than 95 per cent • To collect and store water flowing in of the lakes for the past several years. The bringing tanks presently under RDPR government has also decided to allow Department to Minor Irrigation Department. the use of earthmovers (only to remove silt) during the • Construction of vented dams under “Paschima implementation of Kere Sanjeevini by Vahini” project. Moreover.nammaKPSC. The Rural Development and • Special programme to improve groundwater Panchayat Raj Department maintains levels in Alanda Taluka. making some relaxations to the • Construction of check dams in Bidar.000 of them. • Minor Irrigation: Scaling up and • The project also aims to increase the implementation of “Kere Sanjeevini” scheme groundwater level and provide through Lake Development Authority by employment to the rural folk. Development and Panchayat Raj has • The Paschima Vahini project involves been instructed to use satellite images the construction of a series of check. Haveri. • Karnataka has more than 36. to select the lakes to be rejuvenated. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Water Resources • Cloud seeding to be taken up in areas facing Kere Sanjeevini scheme: severe drought. Deputy Commissioners and ZP recharging ground water. conditions stipulated under the Chamarajanagar.com . while the Minor Irrigation Department monitors What is Paschima Vahini project: the remaining. Chickmagalur and Hassan Mahatma Gandhi National Rural districts. chief executive officers have been instructed to strictly monitor the works. having severe ground water Employee Guarantee Act (MNREGA). depletion. around 33. public and NGOs.Enhancement of incentive amount to Rs. the State government’s scheme has launched from the year 2011. This can be achieved successfully by voluntarily of farmers. 33% of the Geographical area must be tree cover. To enlist the cooperation of farmers and general public in the noble task of increasing tree cover. between Hulikal and Kudur. the Krishi Aranya Protsaha Yojane. 10 as incentive for each seedling that survived.100 for each surviving seedling.nammaKPSC. ©www. and. 5 crores each.com . Evaluation of the seedlings would be done by the respective forest officers. A sum of Rs. Indian environmentalist from • Raising of 6 lakh sandal wood seedlings and Karnataka. To achieve the goal the Department is implementing various afforestation programmes. • Establishment of “Nursery Development Institute” for scientific development of nurseries. noted for her work in development of 700 hectares of sandal wood planting and tending to plantations in Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts as 384 banyan trees along a four- kilometre stretch of highway alternative to Eucalyptus. Since the target of afforestation is very high. Environment and Ecology • Tree plantation will be given a major thrust • Development of Saalu Marada Thimmakka Tree Saalumarada Thimmakka is an Parks. • Raising of Road side plantations under MGNREGA Scheme. public and NGOs may obtain the seedlings at subsidized rates at nearest nurseries of the department and incentives are given to farmers to encourage them to grow native tree species on their lands.Her • Raising of 6 crore tall and good quality seedlings work has been honoured with the for Vanamahotsava. National Citizen's Award of India. • Krishi Aranya Prothsaha Yojane . by using 1% of the grant earmarked for this purpose under different schemes. The department provided Rs. the farmers. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Forest. Krishi Aranya Prothsaha Yojane As per the National Forest Policy. greening must be done through a revolution. 20 per seedling was paid as incentive to farmers in the second and third year respectively. 15 and Rs. • Establishment of “Poornachandra Tejaswi Pratishtana” and development of Forest Information Center at Chikkamannugudda Research Center at a cost of Rs. As per the guidelines of the programme. Comprehensive improvement in SSLC and PUC examinations by utilizing Information Technology. • For motivation of students. 1. 3. teaching resources and safety and security of students in all schools. 9 5. Effective teaching of English language from class -1. Vishwasa Kirana – supplementary teaching during summer and other vacation periods. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Filling up of 100 water bodies/tanks in deep forests through self operating solar pumps. Primary and Secondary Education • Formulation of Karnataka School Education Policy and objective. 7.000 high schools and PU colleges. 4. IT @ School for additional 1. Vision testing and provision of spectacles. 176 consolidated schools upto class 12 at Grama Panchayath head quarters. following measures to be taken up. Extension of supply of fortified rice for 4 lakh children in 4 districts in mid-day meal programme. Distribution of shoes and socks. 8. Supply of story books with social message for school libraries. 5. Page 6.com . 6.nammaKPSC. 2. Introduction of revised text books in classes 1 to 10 and NCERT textbooks for selected subjects in class 9 to 12. transparent and unobtrusive regulations covering infrastructure norms. Distribution of milk 5 days in a week from July. 2. fee. 4. 3. Practice and activity books. Distribution of Chudidhar uniform for girls studying in class 8 to 10. • Following initiatives to be taken-up to strengthen the quality of education in Government schools. Objective learning assessments in classes 1 to 8. to prevent migration of wild animals. 1. ©www. Rs. • Need-based restructured medium to long term training to 50 thousand teachers and lecturers in specific core subjects and languages including English. • Setting up of 25 new Government Polytechnics Kannada University.nammaKPSC.. Due to the intensive influence of Tulu for centuries. • Legal amendments to bring transparency and to enforce common provisions of Karnataka State Universities Rules 2000. Engineering. University Act. Hampi is a research oriented Public • Establishment of 10 model SC/ST residential first University in Hampi. Ratio (GER) of girl students. This dialect was traditionally known as Mappila Bashe because of Bearys' close contact with Mappilas. culture. Kannada University. Bearys speak a language made of Malayalam idioms with Tulu & Kannada phonology and grammar.com . for improving school management and sector governance including biometric attendance. with the aim • On the occasion of silver jubilee of Hampi to develop the Kannada Kannada University. the literature. Turn the page ©www.also called @ Rs. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Beary Language or Beary Basse Byāri Bāsě is an language mainly spoken by the Muslim communities mainly in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts and some parts of Kerala. Byari Basse. traditions.25 crores for basic language and to promote infrastructure and development. it is today considered as a language close to both Tulu and Malayalam. Dharwad in the name of revolutionary Saahu Maharaj. Polytechnic and First Grade Colleges. • Strengthening the capacity of District Education & Training Institutions.. • Establishment of Study Chair in Karnataka University. Higher Education • Establishment of Raichur University covering colleges in Raichur and Yadgir districts. • Setting up of Byari Study Center in Mangaluru University. 4 crores each in rural areas. 5 crore grants to Mahayogi Vemana Chair of and folklore of Karnataka Karnataka University. 1991. • Formulation and implementation of medium term financial plan to cover infrastructure gaps in Higher Education Institutions. founded in grade colleges along with girls’ and boys’ 1991 by the Government of Karnataka through Kannada hostels. as Hampi Kannada • Construction of 23 girls’ hostels in Government University or Hampi Polytechnics to increase the Gross Enrolment University. • Effective use of technology including biometric attendance under “Shikshana Kirana”. • Free laptops to be provided to the students securing admission to Government and aided Medical. • Rs. • Convergence of all health insurance schemes.nammaKPSC.000 by integrating 711 ambulances working under GVK EMRI and 827 ambulances working under Health department.com or click here 11 Page ©www. Tumkuru. TO DOWNLOAD INDIAN ECONOMY VISIT www.000 in addition to the existing incentive to ASHA workers. • 200 generic medical stores to be set up under ‘Janoushadi Generic Medical Stores’ scheme. Heart diseases and other lifestyle diseases. Continuation of Yeshaswini scheme and all schemes to be brought under the control of Health and Family Welfare Department. • Upgradation of Wenlock hospital. • 5 Super Speciality Hospitals to be established in Davanagere. • 64 Mobile Health Units to be commissioned during the next 2 years to cover 1200-1300 villages having 40% or more population of SC/ST. • Implementation of a pilot project for using Pharmacopeia in Heggadadevana Kote. • One ambulance service to be provided in a radius of 10 to 15 km for population of every 35.nammakpsc. Ramanagara. 1. • Mortuaries to be constructed in 150 Community Health Centres. Mangaluru. • AYUSH Drugs Manufacturing Centre to be established in the premises of Belagavi City Immunization Centre. Vijayapura and Kolar for treatment of Cancer. to include all the families under Universal Health Coverage. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Health and Family Welfare • Honorarium of Rs.com . • The state drugs control department will carry out surprise inspections on similar lines of its operations being conducted at the 25.nammaKPSC. Dialysis centres to be established in 114 taluks. This move would be a boon to the general public especially the poor patients. 9. • The drugs which are being made available at the outlets will be for all diseases and disorders covering asthma. Commencement of DNB post graduate course in Government colleges. 10. orthopaedics accessories and cardiac implants. Following projects to be taken up under National Health Mission (NHM) 1. 3. RO+UV drinking water facility to be set up in 21 district hospitals.500 junior female health assistants for data collection. ©www. AYUSH Treatment Centres to be established in all taluk hospitals. 2. Under National Free Diagnosis Programme. dermatology and Parkinson's disease • The Janatha Bazar generic drug stores will sell medicines at 50 per cent of the MRP. ophthalmology. cardiology. cancer. free diagnosis facility to be provided in all Government hospitals. 7. Computer Tabs to be provided to 16. Extension of e-Hospital programme to 206 community health centres and 2353 PSCs 8. comprehensive health service. 6. Blood Transfusion Units to be set up in 10 district hospitals 5. Setting up of CT scan facility in 14 district hospitals and MRI scan facility in 6 district hospitals. • The initiative is on similar lines of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP)'s Jan Aushadhi generic stores which was launched in 2008 to make available affordable drugs to the poor patients. • The state government has decided to sell generic drugs at 50 per cent discount on maximum retail price by opening up the generic drugs stores across hospitals coming under the medical education department • The first of this store was opened at the Victoria Hospital.com . • The stores would not just offer 50 per cent discount on MRP for generics but also for branded drugs. anti hyper tension. nephrology. the oldest government medical centre in the state. MLA and grants from NHM.000 pharmacy outlets across Karnataka. Establishment of 3-bed ICUs with ventilator facility in all taluk hospitals using funds from MPLADs. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Janatha Bazar generic drug stores • To make available affordable drugs to the poor patients in the state. for integrated. life saving drugs. 4. Under Mother and Child Tracking System. 146 taluk hospitals and 21 community health centres. Yadgir. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Medical Education • Construction of 250-bed Super Specialty Hospitals in Kalaburagi.nammaKPSC. 13 Page ©www. Deployment of such simulators across the State. Hubblli • Minto Super Speciality Hospital to be developed • Setting up of Institute of Dermatology in the premises of Tuberculosis Hospital. Mysuru and Belagavi revenue divisions with 40% assistance from GoI. Chikkaballapur and in Chickmagaluru. Bengaluru. Haveri.com . Bengaluru • Renovation of VIMS Teaching Hospital. • Karnataka Knowledge Commission has developed unique simulators of Nursing Training. Bagalkote. • Construction of new hospital of Karnataka Institute of Endocrinology in Indiranagar. - • Setting up of unit of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in the premises of KIMS. Bellary • Setting up of Nephro-Urology Units at Kalaburagi and • Commencement of construction of 6 medical college buildings in Chitradurga. hot cooked meal to About Matru Pooorna Scheme: be provided to pregnant and lactating • For pregnant and lactating poor women in mothers from July 2017 rural areas • Provision of eggs to anganwadi • What? One nutritious meal every day. 4 as an incentive to dairy farmers ingredients with their family members. ©www. dal or sambar. the single biggest contributor to under-five mortality • The scheme will be implemented through anganwadis and each meal is estimated to KSHEERA BHAGYA”. for a litre. from • By whome? The state women and child • Under ksheera bhagya scheme. children twice a week. This resulted in a huge increase in This will not be possible under the Mathru Purna scheme as they will be served food milk production. The idea is to improve maternal health that will have a direct impact on the child's nutrition. Those who don't eat eggs will be given two kinds of sprouts. pulses. This will help curb child malnutrition. • The meal on the basis of the nutrition index. production of 63 lakh litres a day and • Advantage: The government has been providing rice. green vegetables. that'll include rice.com . BY TEAM NammaKPSC Women and Child Development Department • Extension of “Matru Poorna” scheme to all 30 districts. welfare department distribution of milk extended to 5 • The scheme will provide them with meals days a week from July. With record milk months after delivery. -the innovative and cost Rs 21. egg and groundnut- jaggery chikki. Local school and Anganwadi children by the anganwadis will have the freedom to alter Karnataka Government was launched by the diet in case the stipulated items aren't Karnataka Milk Federation in association with easily available in the region Lower and Higher Education Department. • The food will be provided for 15 months. wheat. Women & Child Department of Karnataka from the start of pregnancy up to six State on 1st August 2013. gram to expecting and lactating women “Ksheera Bhagya” is a huge success and helps under the Integrated Child Development farmers and also our children to get good Services but the programme hasn't been nutrition at school.nammaKPSC. jaggery and green expected to touch 70 lakh litres soon. • The free meals will take into consideration prestigious program of distributing milk to each beneficiary's food preference. under the watchful eyes of anganwadi workers. Government started effective as many women share the giving Rs. 000 and subsidy directly to HIV infected and affected children to Rs. • Under this scheme. Implementation of accident insurance scheme for anganwadi Workers and DHANASHREE : helpers. sex are eligible for the benefits workers and Transgenders under SCSP in place of under this scheme. Cerebral Palsy.000/-. • Increase in Financial assistance provided under “Sadhane Scheme” to Rs.12 lakh Differently-Abled persons to be covered under “Swavalambana” Insurance Scheme . the age group of 18 to 60 years per capita to be given to ex-devadasis. financial • Steps to make the Special Children Court child- assistance of Rs. will be provided as subsidy to • Purchase of necessary equipments for 10. (Under “Sadhane” the Disabled Sportsmen get Financial Assistance / Prize to participate in District / State / National / Inter-national Games) • Setting up of Day Care Centers in 4 divisions. 15 Page ©www. • HIV infected women between • Subsidy of Rs. 3.20. Mentally Retardation and Multiple Disabilities. independent by providing loan • Enhancement of financial assistance to 25.3.1000 and Rs.000/- 30 districts through “Zilla Stree Shakti Okkutas”.000/.000. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Enhancement of honorarium of anganwadi workers and helpers by Rs.will friendly and construction of court at Bengaluru be provided as loan at 4% Urban District interest rate.25. honorarium of 176 multiple rehabilitation workers to Rs. Differently-Abled and Senior Citizens Empowerment • Enhancement of honorarium of 6.nammaKPSC. existing incentive of Rs.50. women under “Parikara Sahayadhana” scheme. • Distribution of Aids and Appliances to 20.com .000 per month. • 1.000 the beneficiaries to take up income generation and small Fair Price Shops owned / jointly owned by production units.000.500 respectively.and loan of Rs. • Dhanashree scheme envisages • Establishment of 145 Special Treatment Units at helping HIV infected women to taluka hospitals for rape victims and victims of become economically various atrocities. to be paid in 36 • Setting up of “Saviruchi” mobile canteens in all installments and Rs10.000/.1000. the main stream.000 and appointment of 613 urban rehabilitation workers with an honorarium of Rs. beneficiaries to bring them to under “Palane” scheme. same pattern to be continued under “Dhanashree” Scheme.25.022 village rehabilitation workers (VRW) to Rs.40. for children with Autism. 6.000/.000 Senior Citizens. Swavlamban Health Insurance Scheme • A comprehensive and affordable Health Insurance Scheme for the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) • Objective: Health services and its access to persons with disabilities assume a very significant role in order to enable and empower persons with disabilities (PwDs) to live independently and with dignity as possible.200. 100 per student per month limited to Rs.1500. low vision. 3. In such a situation. In this context. • 4. Social Welfare • Upgradation of 30 Morarji Desai Residential Schools till PUC with Science and Mathematics subjects • Increase in food allowance in pre-matric and post-matric hostels by Rs.000 per annum. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Enhancement of monthly grant per child given to Hearing impaired and Blind and Mentally retarded Special Schools run by NGOs under Child Centric Scheme.00. ©www.000 per annum as family floater.nammaKPSC. • It also aims to improve the general Health condition & quality of life of persons with disabilities.250/-. hearing impairment. the Health Insurance facility becomes important but presently such products are not easily available for persons with developmental disabilities. by Rs. • The scheme has been designed to deliver comprehensive cover to the beneficiary as well as his family (PwD.00. leprosy-cured. • Establishment of Book Banks in SC/ST Pre and Post-matric Hostels.000 improved two wheelers to be distributed to differently-abled persons. • Establishment of 5 new District Schedule Tribe Welfare Offices. mental Retardation and mental Illness. 2. a tailor made Group Health Insurance Scheme like “Swavlamban Health Insurance Scheme” has been conceived with the objective of providing affordable Health Insurance to persons with blindness. • Enhancement in the scholarship amount of SC/ST Pre-matric Day scholar students studying in 1st to 8th class by Rs . • Skill development training for 1 lakh SC / ST unemployed youth. • The scheme also ensures coverage of any pre-existing condition and a health Insurance cover up to Rs.com .1. loco-motor Disability. Spouse & up to two children). has a single premium across age band and can be availed by PwDs aged between 18 years and 65 years with family annual income of less than Rs. Hassan. 100 crores Corpus fund with assistance from Deposit Insurance and 17 Credit Guarantee Corporation of India for furnishing collateral security to SC/ ST Page entrepreneurs to avail loans from Banks and KSFC. • Rs.5 lakhs under Ganga Kalyana scheme for SC/ST communities. lake and Canal scheme to 15 lakhs for SC/ST landless agricultural etc. irrigated.com . • A corpus fund of Rs.75 lakh in rural areas and to Rs.5 lakh Individual Irrigation Scheme: or 50% of project cost. Health facilities to Safai Karmacharis on the lines of “Jyothi Sanjeevini Health Protection Scheme”. for Under this scheme Irrigation starting self-employment units with unit cost up to borewells will be drilled in the land belonging to SC farmers Rs.nammaKPSC. whose land holdings are in • 3500 SC and 1500 ST unemployed youth between 1.15 crores for construction of Adhivasi Samudaya Bhavanas. whichever is less.5 crores to Davangere Sevalal Trust. 2.3 lakhs incentive for widows belonging to SC/ ST communities in case they remarry. other accessories. be energized.. • Rs.0. and later it will • 5 Beggar’s Relief Centers to be opened in Haveri.00 lakhs.5 lakhs. ©www. of Districts by Central Relief Committee.1. • Establishment of Rs. possessing Driving License to get a subsidy upto The successful well so drilled will Rs.2 lakhs incentive to SC/ST youth who marry among SC/ST inter sub-castes. • 1400 professionally qualified SC and 600 ST unemployed youth to get a subsidy of Rs. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Enhancement of unit cost for drilling Borewells to Ganga Kalyana Scheme: 3 lakhs and subsidy to Rs. marginal SC farmers which are adjacent to perennial sources of • Enhancement of the unit cost under land purchase water like river. Koppal and Yadgir The unit cost is Rs. • Increase in the unit cost for construction of houses for BPL families of SC/ST communities to 1.3 lakhs or 50% of the vehicle cost. 2. Safai Karmacharis in admissions to residential schools run by KREIS.5 acre to 5 acres. whichever is be provided with pumpset and less. Community Irrigation Borewell Assistance for Drip and Sprinkler irrigation and for Scheme: construction of Farm Ponds through Agriculture The lands belonging to small and and Horticulture Departments.50 lakh is subsidy and • Provision of basic infrastructure to the Safai Rs.50 lakh is term loan from Karmacharis localities. Preference to children of NSCFDC. 2 lakhs in urban areas.2. • Rs. for purchasing Tourist Taxis. will be identified and will be labourers. which Rs. Chamarajnagar. • Grants for comprehensive development of villages having population of 50% or more of SC/ST communities by clubbing the welfare schemes of various departments under Chief Minister’s Model Village programme. securing first class in first attempt. distribution of taxies to 1. • Incentives to promote self-employment for arrack vendors. 3 lakhs. 25 crores to Vishwakarma Development Corporation to take up following new programmes ©www.100 per student. 2 lakhs to students of Backward Class Communities securing admission in IIM.40. • A proposal to be submitted to the Government of India under the provisions of SCHEDULE V to the Constitution of India.com .000 subsidy and Rs. Watcher and other D Group posts. • Special rules framed for appointment of tribal communities living in forests and forest boundaries. subject to a ceiling of Rs. direct benefit transfer to bank accounts.10. etc.000 loan@ 4% interest) to backward class widows to take up economic activities. to 1 lakh SC/STs through Dr: B. Backward Classes Welfare Department • Construction of 300 post-matric hostels in phases with completion of ongoing works • Establishment of Digital Libraries in 202 Professional. • Training to 3000 candidates to enhance chances of selection to Armed Forces.000 @ 4 % interest. IISc and other reputed national education institutions. to the posts of Guard. Murthedara. • Financial assistance of Rs. Medical and Engineering hostels. • In collaboration with nationalized banks. • An allocation of Rs. seeking approval for constitution of Karnataka Tribal Advisory Council to give guidance and advice to the State Government in formulating and implementing developmental plans for ST.000 Backward Class unemployed youth having DL.000 unit cost – Rs. Mathematics and Science subjects for the students of SC/ST hostels.30. Post-Graduate. English. Ediga. with 50% subsidy on the cost of the vehicle. 40. • Increase in monthly diet charges of Government hostels/Residential and Ashram schools by Rs. IIT.R. cutting and uniform charges of hostel students. • Enhancement of incentive given to SSLC/PUC/Degree and PG hostel students. • LPG connection to 2 lakh SC / ST BPL families in collaboration with Food and Civil Supplies Department. • Rs. communities who have lost employment due to ban on arrack sales. • Pre-examination coaching to Pre-university SC/ST students to prepare for JEE/NEET/GATE/GRE examinations for admissions to National level educational institutions. 25. 300 Crores for provision of direct loans for economic development. • One-time incentive of Rs.000 (Rs.nammaKPSC.000 subsidy and loan of Rs.15. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Special coaching in Computer Education. Ambedkar Development Corporation and Sri Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation: For Rs. • Enhancement of books and stationery. Helava. • Rs.100 crores for development of Budbudke. • Rs. Minority Welfare • Construction of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Bhavan in Bengaluru.1 crore at taluk headquarters and other areas.000.4. • Training to prepare students of post-matric hostels. • Transfer of educational management of 1st to 4th standards of Ashram/Residential schools to Education Department. • D. for upgradation of skills and buying modern equipments. Devaraj Urs Research Centre to become an autonomous institution. Rs.2 lakhs to students of minority communities securing admission in reputed national level education institutions such as IIM. IISc. 2 crores for development of Religious Pilgrimage Centre and Rehabilitation Centre at Murugamalla in Chikkaballapur District. for competitive exams . Page ©www.Rs. Pichakunta.5. • Digital libraries to be set up at 100 Minority Community Hostels/ 70 Residential Schools/11 Colleges. goldsmiths and carpenters. • Scholarship for overseas education to 100 students. Koli. • Setting up Training Centre in Bengaluru to train Management and staff of the Wakf institutions. Shikkalgar. 2 crores. • One-time incentive of Rs. Haavugara. • Establishment of Karnataka Uppara Development Corporation for development of Uppara and sub-castes. Golla. 19 • Rs. 1. IIT. • Enhancement of unit cost under ‘Panchavrutthi Financial Assistance Scheme’ to Rs.2 crores at district headquarters. Jogi. and handed over to Wakf and other semi government organisations. • Establishment of Sangolli Rayanna Sainik School in Bailahongala Taluk in collaboration with Union Defence Ministry.1 lakh. 5 crores for commemoration of 350th birth anniversary of Guru Govind Singhji and to set up a cultural Centre at Bidar. nomadic and semi nomadic tribes. Gangamatha. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Loan of Rs. etc. • Shadimahal/Samudaya Bhavan to be constructed by the Department with a subsidy of Rs. etc.000 subsidy under Women’s Micro Credit Loan Scheme • Rs.nammaKPSC. Gondhali. Mogaveera and sub-castes. Kabbaliga. • Establishment of Ambigara Chowdaiah Development Corporation for comprehensive development of Bestha.5 lakh each to 300 persons of Vishwakarma Community working as blacksmiths.com . • Enhancement of monthly training allowance to law graduates to Rs. • 200 Moulana Azad Model Schools to be set up in next 2 years in place of closed Government Urdu schools to bring back school dropouts.10.000 at 4% interest and Rs. through provision of housing facility to all eligible houseless SC/ST beneficiaries having sites. and applying under Dr.000 and that of Muezzins to Rs. • “Indira Rural House Sites Scheme”. • Providing agriculture implements to small and marginal farmers of Minority communities at a unit cost of Rs.3 lakhs each to 500 beneficiaries to purchase taxies. B. Ambedkar Nivas scheme. • Subsidy of Rs. 1 lakh. • “Mane-Malige”. • Rs.40. a loan scheme to be launched at a unit cost of Rs.3. • Construction of 50. • Chief Minister’s 1 Lakh Bengaluru Housing Scheme for urban poor. • Financial assistance at a unit cost of Rs. poultry.000 houses to be taken up through Karnataka Slum Development Board. 800 crores action plan for basic infrastructure facilities in the areas predominantly inhabited by the minorities. sheep rearing and other agriculture related activities.R. Housing • Commemoration of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Extension of similar model to other cities / towns. with 50% Subsidy.nammaKPSC. for the persons belonging to special/weaker sections. Ambedkar. to be implemented by utilising amount realized from the sale of plots / houses developed in an area of 25% of the available land.R.000 with 50% subsidy for dairy.com . B. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Enhancement in Honorarium of Pesh Imams to Rs.000. to develop house sites in partnership with private land owners in 60:40 ratio.5 lakh with subsidy of 50% and loan of 50%.4. ©www. • Self-employment program on the lines of Kerala Model for Gulf returned unemployed youth. mines.com . implemented. ©www. domestic workers and rag Page pickers under “Accident Relief Scheme” and “PF Pension”.nammaKPSC. • The act has a provision of creating Rehabilitation Fund for the rehabilitation of children. domestic work. provided that education does not hampered. • In case. the offender is a parent. • The three occupations are mining. • It empowers Union Government to add or omit any hazardous occupation from the list included in the act. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act. inflammable substances. • The number of hazardous occupations has been brought down from 83 to 3. • The 1986 act prohibited the employment of children under 14 years in certain occupations like bidi-making. 2016 • The act has completely banned employment of children below 14 in all occupations and enterprises. street vendors. • ‘Ashadeepa Yojane’ to create job opportunities to SC/ST in private enterprises - Government to bear employee’s share of ESI and PF contribution of newly employed SC/ST candidates – Initial allocation of Rs.000 for repeat offence committed by parent. • Repeat offenders will attract imprisonment between 1 year to 3 years (6 months to 2 years). power looms.5 crore under SCSP/TSP. it provides a relaxed penal provision and proposes a fine of Rs. • Employing children below 14 years will attract a jail term between 6 months to two years (earlier 3 months to 1 year) or a penalty between twenty-thousand to fifty thousand rupees or both for the first time. carpet weaving etc. • Empowers the government to make periodic inspection of places at which employment of children and adolescents are prohibited. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Labour • Steps to be initiated for ensuring 100% preference in the employment of Group C & D jobs to Kannadigas and 5% for differently-abled in the private sector. • Addition of a new category of persons called “adolescent”. automobile workshops. • The act makes child labour a cognizable offence. and hazardous processes under the Factories Act.10. It defines children between 14 to 18 years as adolescents and bars their employment in any hazardous occupations. • Government may confer powers on a District Magistrate (DM) to ensure that the 21 • provisions of the Smart cards to law are properly provide benefitscarried out and to hamals. • “Rajya Balakarmika haagu Kishora Karmika Paddhathi Nirmulana Parishkrutha Kriya Yojane” to be formulated to enable Karnataka to be “Child labour and adolescent labour free” State in next 5 years. except those run by his or her own family. • Establishment of “Centre of Excellence” in skill development. support in design and marketing to be provided to 50.com . ICU.1. especially women. ©www. • Training of 5 lakh youth under Chief Minister’s Skill Development Programme based on demand survey. • Under Karnataka Apprenticeship Scheme. covering 2. Government to reimburse stipend of Rs. speedy and friendly manner. • Vocational skill training under Chief Minister’s Kaushalya Karnataka Yojane.nammaKPSC. PICU departments in all ESI hospitals through out- sourcing. Upgradation of 34 employment exchanges. 7% ST and 15% minority youth to be trained. for 50. • “Karnataka state commercial vehicle driver’s accident benefit scheme” to be revised as “Karnataka state private commercial transport workers accident benefit scheme” by including conductors and cleaners to bring in 30 lakh additional beneficiaries under this scheme in coming 2 years. training of trainers. • Maintenance of Dialysis. Industrial Safety and Health departments in a fault-free.5 lakh youth. • Skill University to be established under PPP model for promoting research on vocational training.000 local artisans. Boilers. handloom and other sectors for their livelihood. • e-Surakshathe-2 scheme to provide services of Factories. • Training and Skill Development Cell to be established to prevent industrial and chemical accidents and occupational health hazards. 20% SC. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • “Comprehensive PF cum pension scheme linked with housing scheme” to be implemented for registered building construction workers. 70% of them.000 students. Under this. • “Chief Minister’s Karnataka Livelihood Scheme” will be started as a “Local to Global” initiative. • Commencement of AYUSH department in all ESI hospitals. development of curriculum etc.000 per month to each apprentice. in local handicrafts. Skill Development Skill Development Mission to be launched. Skill training. MICU. Employment opportunity to be made available to at least. 2. 2015 would aim to provide skill training to a very large number of people at a much faster pace than before • SKILL INDIA was launched on the occasion of the first-ever World Youth Skills • During the event. National Skill Development Mission. 23 • The PMKVY is a national scheme that incentivises youth to get enrolled in various skilling programmes and earn their livelihood.nammaKPSC. Page ©www. the Ministry’s flagship. healthy. reward-based skill training scheme will incentivise skill training by providing financial rewards to candidates who successfully complete approved skill training programmes. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • A grant of Rs. demand- driven. which featured the Sanskrit chant ‘SarvadaVigyataVijaya.’bmeaning ‘Skill Always Wins. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme 4. prosperous and strong nation (‘Kushal Bharat.com . ‘Kaushal Bharat.’) • A short film unveiling the logo was shown.’ The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) • The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). suggesting that both skill and general education are at parity and aspirational for India’s youth • The tagline. Kushal Bharat’ suggests that skilling Indians (‘Kaushal Bharat’) will result in a happy.5 crore for extension of skill development centres established under SC/ST Industrialists and Entrepreneurs’ Association. • New ITIs to be established • One time upgradation of all existing equipments in ITIs as per normative ALL ABOUT SKILL INDIA • ‘Skill India’ launched on 15th July. The Skill Loan scheme Skill India Logo: • The Skill India logo depicts a clenched hand in which a spanner and pencil are firmly held. National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015 3. exemplifying the empowerment of the individual through skilling • The spanner and pencil are held together. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the Skill India logo and launched four landmark initiatives of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: 1. • This Scheme shall be implemented through Public-Private and Public-Public partnerships. 10 lakh youth will be assessed and certified for the skills that they already possess. • Through an initiative known as ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ (RPL).nammaKPSC. • NSDC will be the implementing agency for this Scheme • The scheme emphasises on outcome-based training by facilitating an ecosystem that works towards greater awareness. PMKVY will skill 24 lakh youth. mobilisation for better outreach and accountability ©www. across India • For the first time.com . the skills of young people who lack formal certification. such as workers in India’s vast unorganised sector. will be recognised. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Over the next year. 5 crores for gold. swimming at Udupi. • Modern state of art gymnasium facilities in 4 sports hostels • Separate fully furnished sports hostels for women athletes at a cost of Rs.M. 2 crores each. • Corpus fund for Kannada Study Centre at Jawaharlal Nehru University • Completion of auditorium and other construction works and construction of auditoriums in new districts • Rs. tennis at Mysuru. 3 crores for silver and Rs.20 crores for organization World Kannada Conference to commemorate 60 years of unification of Karnataka State.Gu. • Construction of 6 new well equipped class rooms at Charamarajendra Government Audio Visual College. mountaineering at Chitradurga at a cost of Rs. • Provision of sports kits to differently-abled sportspersons and Sports infrastructure to be made friendly for the differently-abled.5 crores for developing Aqua Sports Centre at Varuna Lake in Mysuru on PPP model. Establishment of modern gymnastic facilities at Belagavi and Mysuru at Rs. Mysuru Youth Empowerment and Sports • Government will provide Assistance of Rs. 2 crores each. • Rs.nammaKPSC. 1 lakh each to qualified talented 1000 sports persons • 4 Sports Academies to be established . • Badminton and Golf Academies to be established on PPP model.com . M. Olympic medal winner to be given group ‘A’ posts and Asian and Commonwealth Games medal winners to be given 25 group ‘B’ posts in State Government departments. Vijayapura. • Establishment of separate Bayalata Academy in North Karnataka • Publication of complete literary works of Dr. and.for basket ball at Vidhyanagar – Bengaluru. • ‘Karnataka Kreeda Poshaka Prashasthi’ of Rs. Halakatti Research Centre. • Enhancement of Cash prize to the Olympic medal winners: Rs.1 crore in each division. Rs.2 crores to bronze medal winners. • Two Sports Science Centres to be established at a cost of Rs. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Kannada and Culture • Creation of a platform to encourage young talent in creative literary format • Establishment of Lakkundi Development Authority. Kalaburgi through Fa.1 crore each. 5 lakhs each to identify and honour 10 Page sports promoters annually. ©www. 4000 respectively. besides the government will also help them in getting loan to start new venture. to be launched to provide sports materials and fitness equipments to ruaral youth. • The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports now has a new umbrella Scheme called 'Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakaram' (RYSK) along with two other schemes namely National Service Scheme (NSS) and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) for the development of adolescents and youth of the country. • “Yuva Chaitanya”. improve their effectiveness and help in achieving better outcomes with the available resources. National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD) 4. which can act as the flagship scheme of the Department. • Sports IT Cell to be established for complete digitization of sportspersons’ profiles • Enhancement of monthly pension given to former state. • This scheme also helps in arresting the migration of youths to urban areas from the rural areas in search of job.2500. National Discipline Scheme (NDS) 8.com . Rs. 20 crores for completion of taluka stadium works.nammaKPSC. • At least 40 to 50 such unemployed youths should be identified by the local elected members to make them self employed. Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK) • The Department of Youth Affairs has been operating a number of Schemes for development and empowerment of youth. national and international wrestlers to Rs. In order to improve the effectiveness of these Schemes.3000 and Rs. • The following existing Schemes/ Programmes shall get subsumed in the Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK): 1. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) 2. Rajiv Gandhi Yuva Chaitanya scheme • Announced in the 2013-14 budget to create employment opportunities for two lakh unemployed rural youth in Karnataka. National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP) ©www. it has been considered necessary to merge these Schemes into a single Scheme. This will help in achieving better synergies between the Schemes and thereby. Assistance to Scouting and Guiding Organisations 7. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Grant Rs. Youth Hostels (YH) 6. • Unemployed youths will be benefited with special skill training to start their own business. International Cooperation (IC) 5. National Youth Corps (NYC) 3. ▪ The aim of the scheme is to provide subsidized rice to the targeted beneficiaries like families living below poverty line. The Anna Bhagya scheme was improved in the recent state budget by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and now. to be delivered within 15 days through speed post. This is a very noble initiative taken by Karnataka Government for helping poor and deprived families to provide them food grains Benefits of the Scheme ▪ Karnataka government has distributed food grains to the below poverty line (BPL )families at free of cost in the state ▪ A single-member family will get 7 kg of rice ▪ A 10 member family will get 70 kg a month under this scheme ▪ Along with the food grains. beggars’ rehabilitation centres etc. on Anna Bhagya model. Scheme’s Objectives ▪ The main motto of this scheme is to provide rice free of cost for people who belong to below poverty line. blind schools. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Food and Civil Supplies • Quantity of foodgrains under Annabhagya scheme to be enhanced to 7 Kg per person. the condition of the poor families has become even worse since they do not have enough money to purchase food grains at market rates. What is Anna Bhagya Scheme Under Anna Bhagya Scheme. a single-member family will get 7 kg of rice while a 10 member family will get 70 kg a month.nammaKPSC. government also distribute Wheat. Karnataka government has distributed food grains to the below poverty line (BPL) families at free of cost in the state. The price of the food is increasing day by day and under such circumstance. old age homes. Sugar. • Supply of foodgrains to Nariniketana. Salt. Kerosene and oil on subsidized rate Eligibility Criteria 27 ▪ Applicant should be resident of Karnataka state Page ▪ Applicant should belong to below poverty line (BPL) ©www. • Distribution of new Ration Cards to be brought under Sakala. hostel for poor students.com . to have the option of choosing either kerosene or rechargeable LED sets. 1. This will be done by: ✓ Distribution of 2-burner gas stoves to all Ujwala beneficiaries at Rs. an adult woman member of a BPL will be given deposit- free LPG connection with financial assistance of Rs 1. in collaboration with e- Governance Department.600 per connection by the Centre. ✓ Rs. Behtar Jeevan. • Purpose of the scheme: Empower women and protect their health by shifting them from traditional cooking based on unclean cooking fuels or on fossil fuels to clean cooking gas. to 5 lakhs eligible poor families not selected under Ujwala scheme.nammaKPSC. • Fair price shops to be converted as Seva Sindhu Centres. 1. • Setting up of additional Consumer Dispute forums at state and district levels. ✓ Ration card holders having kerosene facility. Ballia in Uttar Pradesh.com . • Beneficiary: Under the scheme.600 subsidy for LPG connection. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Will provide free LPG connection to poor families without LPG connection and to make Karnataka kerosene free. • Tagline for the scheme: Swachh Indhan. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana • The Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2016 from Maldepur Morh. ©www. • Implementing Ministry: The scheme is being implemented by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.000 each.000 crore has been earmarked for providing 5 crore LPG connections to poor households within 3 years by 2019 Following reforms will be taken up by the ministry • Strengthening of fair price shop level vigilance committees and social audit. • Targets: 8. • Identification of beneficiaries: It will be through the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) in consultation with state governments and Union territories. To enhance the accountability. Mission Statement: The mission of the CSC Project is to deliver efficient Government services at the doorstep of Citizen. Government Policy and Support. Rural Entrepreneurship and Market Mechanisms. transparent. To allow the delivery of services through partnership with a company. A Public Private Partnership (PPP) Framework. The following is the list of objectives proposed for the CSC project: 2. 2. 4. This project is in conceptualization stage. collection of utility bills of citizens and thereby enhancing the overall productivity of the administrative machinery. To enable Government departments and agencies to focus on their core functions and responsibilities by freeing them from the routine operations like delivery of certificates. 3.com . To ensure speedy. 1.nammaKPSC. It is proposed. • This vision shall be realized by the state Government by setting up the CSC project in partnership with 1 or more private entities who will establish the network of common service Centers and deliver range of G2C and B2C services through the network of CSCs. To provide efficient and cost effective methods of service delivery to departments and agencies 6. 5. timely and also certainty of providing the services to the citizens. 29 Page ©www. land records. To establish 2000 or more CSCs across rural Karnataka at Gram Panchayat level and provide G2C services in a convenient and efficient manner. would be undertaken through three important components. as and when the departments are ready. through efficient. To provide all the G2C services throughout the state. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Common Service Center • The Government of Karnataka’s vision for the Common Service Centre Project is that the IT enabled Government Services should be accessible to the common man in his/her village. reliable and affordable means. that will be selected through a competitive bidding process. 3. 7. Objective 1. 8. transparency and responsiveness of the Government to citizen’s needs. 3 crores. TP and GP: ZP members. the government what they want • Development of 4386 kms roads under “Namma done in their neighbourhoods Grama Namma Raste”.phase 4. 100 crores to develop 25 kms of rural roads in each rural legislative assembly constituency under “Namma Hola Namma Namma Grama Namma Yojane Dari” scheme • Convergence of Chief Minister’s Gram Vikas • Namma Grama.Rs. GP members. finalised by the people during gram ✓ Establishment of woman work sheds in sabhas and ward sabhas and sent to collaboration with National Livelihood the state government through taluk Mission for taking up production or service panchayats and district panchyats. a project Comprehensive development of 1. 500 to 1000. 4500 to 6000. 3000 to 5000. 20 crores for 3. Our Plan). 1500 to 3000. • The process is revolutionary as • Following works to be taken up under MGNREGA these plans have been listed and ✓ Creation of 12 crore man-days employment. • Rs. to setup 2500 drinking water units.Rs. (Our Village.Rs.com . • Enhancement of Honorarium for elected members of ZP. GP vice presidents. TP members.Rs. • It is a change from “Top to Bottom” ✓ Community cattle sheds to “From Bottom to Top” ✓ Convergence of all the programmes of • It has led to a whopping 80. activities through women SHGs. • Plans for the people will be evolved • Establishment of 1000 .Rs. • Enhancement of Zilla Panchayath Development fund to Rs. to make Karnataka ‘open defecation free’ State have been sanctioned • Rural road management policy to be implemented as per NRRDA guidelines. 4 crores. 3000 to 4000.000 villages in that gives people a forum to tell 2 years.litre Capacity Bio-Fuel through participatory rural appraisal Production Unit and Central Bio-Fuel Quality system.9 lakhs activities under “Namma Grama Namma Yojane” • Funds for Rural Water Supply schemes. ©www.Rs. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Rural Development and Panchayath Raj • Rs. 1000 to 3000. GP presidents.000 Horticulture Department to take up 200 perspective plans plantation area development works in each taluka. Testing Lab.Rs. TP vice presidents.nammaKPSC.Rs. • Establishment of model heritage village in the premises of MGIRED. Namma Yojane” scheme with Chief Minister’s 21 point program. TP presidents. 600 to 2000. 600 crores to Karnataka Legislative Area Development programme. taking guidance from the Dr.2. Bellary.25 crores for development works in 9 naxal affected talukas. About Hyderabad – Karnataka Regional Development Board. 60 crores. Bayaluseeme Development Board and Karavali Development Authority to be provided Rs. Kalaburagi. • Allocation of Rs. Article 371(j) was inserted into the constitution in 2013 and the HKRDB was set up by the HKRDB order 2013. The HKRDB has adopted the Taluka as a unit. 31 Page ©www. 50 crores and Rs.20 crores respectively. Nanjundappa Report on Redressal of regional Imbalance. Rs.000 crores for implementation of Special Development programme in the State. Koppal. to fill gaps in Macro sectors identified according to scale or scope or a combination of the two. The mission of the HKRDB is to achieve rapid inclusive growth and balanced regional development with social justice for the six districts coming under Hyderabad Karnataka Region. Raichur and Yadgir districts. By amendment to the constitution of India. Funds for Micro Projects (60%) are allocated proportionate to the CDI (Comprehensive Deprivation Index) for that Taluka and must be spent on critical Infrastructure and institutional gaps. Jurisdiction: The jurisdiction of the Board is spread over 40 assembly constituencies (after the recent delimitation of constituencies) of Bidar.nammaKPSC. • Malanad Area Development Board. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Planning and Area Development • Rs. • A special provision of Rs. 3. The vision is to achieve this through Macro and Micro level planning by filling the historical developmental gaps in such a way that the centres of growth and the peripheries develop in tandems and in an interdependent manner. For Macro Projects (40%) funds are allocated sector wise by the Board. • Allocation of Rs.1.com .500 crores to be provided to the Hyderabad – Karnataka Regional Development Board. incentives and concessions for • ‘Bicycles on hire’ scheme to be taken up in builders to take up affordable selected clusters of Bengaluru city. stormwater drains and undertake sub. construction of 60. ✓ The canteens will provide breakfast at Rs 5. all sections of the society over Individual household toilets. management scenario. Mukhya Mantri Nagarothana ✓ The 198 Namma Canteen facilities in Bengaluru will be named after former • The projects involve massive road prime minister Indira Gandhi and infrastructure development.133 Dwelling Units (DUs) under Rajiv Centre’s dream of providing home Awas Yojana Scheme to be completed to all by 2022. Rs. with lunch and dinner at Rs 10 for each meal. community appalling infrastructure. • State Share under AMRUT Scheme of Rs.000 • This move of the government has houses through ULBs and Solid waste come amidst severe criticism from management scheme . 345 crores. • “Namma Canteen” to be opened in each of 198 wards of BBMP. 1. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Urban Development • Bruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike- Continuation of the systematic City Road Upgradation Policy. poor toilets and capacity public toilets to be traffic and a worsening solid waste constructed.in 134 ULBs. to supply food and breakfast to the common man at affordable price.nammaKPSC. called as Indira Canteens construction of underground • MOU with Indian Railway Ministry to drainages. all economically weaker sections and approved works costing to be completed.com .urban railway projects development of footpaths through Special Purpose Vehicle at a cost of • The policy includes offers. • Under Housing for All.080 crores – 36 works to be initiated ©www. housing projects for the • Under Nagarothana (Corporation). lower income groups to ensure the • 22. further the decentralization agenda.com . Vyapar. Property tax being the single most important source of revenue for them. The selected towns of UDD programme. began • Preparation of Master Plan in all 274 ULBs implementation in 2005-06. Nirman. in 213 urban • Computerization of all activities in 10 local bodies (ULBs) in Karnataka. It is a centrally-driven e-governance approval and delivery of services with intervention currently being respect to Jalanidhi. E. Mission Encourage States/Union Territories (UTs) to tackle slums in a definitive manner. basic civic infrastructure and social amenities in 33 intervened slums.nammaKPSC. ©www. Objectives: 1. implemented (by the Government of Asthi and Janahitha to be rolled out. Redressing the failures of the formal system that lie behind the creation of slums by planning for affordable housing stock for the urban poor and initiating crucial policy changes required for facilitating the same. Bringing all existing slums. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) envisages a “Slum Free India" with inclusive and equitable cities in which every citizen has access to basic civic infrastructure and social amenities and decent shelter. Improving and provisioning of housing. 2. notified or non-notified (including recognized and identified) within the formal system and enabling them to avail the basic amenities that is available for the rest of the city/UA. to raise their own funds. by • Development of Ring-Roads in all district digitizing the revenue departments of the head quarters cities under PPP model ULBs. The main objective is to strengthen municipal governments in their capacity without any investment. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED Aasthi:Property Tax Information System • An improved end to end online web application enabling online receipts. Enabling reforms to address some of the causes leading to creation of slums. by focusing on: 1. It aims to in the State. Page 2. conceived in 2002-03. Karnataka (as part of the Municipal Reforms Programme (MRP). 4. The scheme is applicable to all slums within a city. There are three phases of the scheme as follows: Phase 1 : This phase would span from April 2015 to March 2017 and covering 100 cities. State Government or its Undertakings. Empowering community by ensuring their participation at every stage of decision making through strengthening and nurturing Slum Dwellers’ Association/Federations. The beneficiaries of the scheme would be poor and people living under low income group categories. City and State levels through comprehensive capacity building and strengthening of resource networks. whether notified or non-notified (including identified and recognized).com . for providing housing and improvement of basic civic infrastructure and social amenities in each selected slums. ©www. BY TEAM NammaKPSC 3. Phase 3: This phase would span from April 2019 to March 2022 and will cover the remaining cities. Autonomous bodies created under the Act of Parliament. Phasse 2: This phase would span from April 2017 to March 2019. RAY is to be implemented in a mission mode and will provide financial support to States/UTs/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/Central Government Agencies. whether on lands belonging to Central Government or its Undertakings. 5. It is also applicable to “urbanized villages” inside the planning area of the city. Rental and transit housing will be admissible under the scheme. hereafter called implementing agencies. urban homeless and pavement dwellers Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana The scheme has been launched with objective of constructing more than two crore houses across the nation within seven year’s time period. Strengthening institutional and human resource capacities at the Municipal. 6. Facilitating a supportive environment for expanding institutional credit linkages for the urban poor. Urban Local Bodies or any other public agency and private sector. RAY will also extend financial support States for creation of affordable housing stock through public-private partnership (PPP) under the Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) component of the scheme.nammaKPSC. Operation and maintenance (O&M) of assets created under this scheme will also be eligible for funding. Institutionalizing mechanisms for prevention of slums including creation of affordable housing stock. covering 200 more cities for development. • The government will provide subsidy ranging between 1 lakh to 2. • While allotting ground floors in any housing scheme under the PMAY. storm-water drains. • Along with this. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Beneficiaries: The beneficiaries of the scheme include Women. preference would be given to the female applicants. transportation and development of green spaces and parks with special provision for meeting the needs of children. the ICICI will provide housing loans at subsidized rates of 6. • Under this mission. islands and tourist areas. Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Casts(SC). And the maximum loan tenure to get the subsidy is 15 years Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) • AMRUT is the new avatar of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).5 lakh would be provided to all eligible urban poor who want to construct their own house in urban areas or wish to make necessary renovations in their existing houses • Under this scheme. which will administer the entire housing project.com . sewerage. an Rs 1. • It adopts a project approach to ensure basic infrastructure services relating to water supply. Economically Weaker Section of society (EWS). 6 lakh (maximum). 35 • Under this mission. ©www. This scheme is mostly a pro-women scheme. preference would be given to differently-abled and older people.5 % annually for the loan amount of Rs. This housing loan will be provided along with the partnership with National Housing Bank. This subsidy will be credit linked. • In addition to the above.30 lakh to people from above categories in order to make them secure.5% on housing loans availed by the beneficiaries for a period of 15 years from the start of loan. • The construction of houses under PMAY would be carried out through technology that is eco-friendly.nammaKPSC. • It would cover some cities situated on stems of main rivers. • AMRUT will be implemented in 500 locations with a population of one lakh and above. 10% of the budget allocation will be given to states and union territories as incentive based on the achievement of reforms during the previous year. a few state capitals and important cities located in hilly areas. • The houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana would be allotted to preferably the female member of the family. • The government would provide an interest subsidy of 6. states get the flexibility of designing schemes based on the needs Page of identified cities and in their execution and monitoring. Belagavi. Bagalkot. • 14 Water Supply and 13 Under Ground Drainage Projects to be completed. Kalaburagi. Ranebennur.000 sites in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. • Completion of comprehensive development of 10 lakes ©www. Mangaluru.com . Robbertsonpet in Kolar. Bidar. • Central assistance will be to the extent of 50% of project cost for cities and towns with a population of up to 10 lakhs and one-third of the project cost for those with a population of above 10 lakhs. • States will transfer funds to urban local bodies within 7 days of transfer by central government and no diversion of funds to be made failing which penal interest would be charged besides taking other adverse action by the centre. Udupi. Mandya. Raichur. Tumakuru.nammaKPSC. • All these cities/towns have more than a lakh population. Gadag-Betageri. Davangere. Ballari. Vijayapura. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • States will only submit state annual action Plans to the centre for broad concurrence based on which funds will be released. Shivamogga. Kolar.000 flats. Hosapete. • Those selected under AMRUT are — Bengaluru. • Bangalore Development Authority will Construct and allot 3. The AMRUT project will be implemented on PPP model with equal share of funding from the Centre and State. The central government will not appraise individual projects. Chitradurga. Bhadravathi. Hassan. Mysuru. Gangavathi and Badami. allotment of 5. Dharwad. Chikkamagaluru. com . works to begin this year. approve. sustainable environment. Smart City Mission • The focus of the smart city mission is on sustainable and inclusive development and set examples which can be replicated in other parts of the city and other cities of the country. • Based on an assessment of the performance of States/ULBs in the Challenge. implement. Davanagere. safety and security of citizens. • There are 10 core infrastructure elements viz. • Selection and spatial distribution of Smart Cities: Government plans to develop 100 Smart Cities distributed among the States and UTs on the basis of an equitable criteria. Mangaluru and Tumkuru covered under the Smart City Mission. assured electricity supply. Hubballi-Dharwad. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Rs. monitor and evaluate the Smart City. some re- allocation of the remaining potential Smart Cities among States may be required to be done by Ministry of Urban Development. particularly women. robust IT connectivity and digitalization. manage.nammaKPSC. adequate water supply. release funds. especially e-Governance and citizen participation. • Special Purpose Vehicle: The implementation of the Mission at the City level will be done by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created for the purpose. Shivamogga. The SPV will plan. especially for the poor. good governance. affordable housing. operate. T • he distribution of Smart Cities will be reviewed after two years of the implementation of the Mission. appraise. sanitation. and health and education. • Smart Solutions: The smart solutions under the mission refer to use of technology in such a way that it leads to Smart outcomes. 37 Page ©www. efficient urban mobility and public transport. 800 crores released to Belagavi. The formula gives equal weightage (50:50) to urban population of the State/UT and the number of statutory towns in the State/UT. including solid waste management. children and the elderly. enhance transparency in the land records maintenance system. • With proper customization Bhunaksha can be integrated with existing Land Records application of any states that deals with textual data. • Digitisation of Parcel Maps (Tippanis) of all taluks using ‘Bhoo Nakshe or Colab Land’ software developed by NIC. The Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) • Launched by Government of India in August 2008. display of a land parcels related to owners. through development of a special software. 5 crore each to Banavasi Development Authority and Sarvajna Development Authority. • It also has an Android based light version for smartphones. import of ETS data. • Digitization of ‘Akar Bundh’.com . ©www. division of land parcels. digitization. • A grant of Rs. minimize scope of land/property disputes. following programmes to be undertaken with the assistance of GoI: Modernisation of old revenue record rooms in all taluk offices. aimed to modernize management of land records. verification of cadastral maps are the pre-processes and input to Bhunaksha application. • The interfaces are implemented differently for different states based on the structure of that state’s database. Bhunaksha • It is a cadastral mapping software developed by NIC using Open source applications and libraries to facilitate management of digitized cadastral maps. • Various operations like storage of the maps.nammaKPSC. digitization of maps and integration of textual and spatial data. • The major components of the programme are computerization of all land records including mutations. and facilitate moving eventually towards guaranteed conclusive titles to immovable properties in the country. display of village maps. survey/re-survey and updation of all survey and settlement records including creation of original cadastral records wherever necessary. development of core Geospatial Information System (GIS) and capacity building. computerization of registration and its integration with the land records maintenance system. • The scanning. BY TEAM NammaKPSC Revenue • ‘Less Paper Office’ to be extended to all the offices of revenue department in the next 2 years • Under the Digital Land Records Management Project (DLRMP). creation of maps from Field measurement books(FMB) and updation of plots because of mutations. L. • Clearance of electricity arrears bills of Gram Bhagya Jyothi is a scheme Panchayats sponsored by the Government for providing electricity to the • Enhancement of free electricity under Bhagya economically weaker sections of Jyothi Scheme. constituency to be bulb is allowed to be used by the converted into Model Electricity Villages.500. 1000 MW from Solar Energy Park of Pavagada and 1375 MW from renewable energy sources. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • A sub office to be opened to assist pilgrims of Karnataka visiting Shabarimalai. only one • 5 villages in each M.A. Infrastructure • Target to add 3975 MW capacity during the year 2017-18 including 1600 MW from Yaramaras project. to Rs. society. • Sri Mylara Lingeshwara and Sri Devaragudda Development Authority to be set up in Mylara • Formation of District Task Force. consumer. In this scheme. • A grant of Rs. to survey all the lakes of the State • Creation of 49 new taluks. • Enhancement of old age pension being given to the persons between 60 to 64 years age. 39 Page ©www. • Establishment of 40 new sub stations to strengthen transmission network.nammaKPSC. 175 crore to be provided for celebration of Bhagawan Babhubali Maha Masthakabhishekha at Shravanabelagola.com . • Conversion of 1100 undocumented habitations into revenue villages by March 2018. A project preparatory technical assistance (PPTA) of $600. The outcome will be improved road accessibility and road efficiency in Karnataka. • DPR to be prepared for construction of additional Dock measuring 1508 meter for stationing 5 ships of 14 metres depth in Karwar.com .) Loan of US $ 3. (ii) improving road maintenance and asset management through the use of public-private partnerships (PPP). development of second runway is in progress. • To reduce congestion in Kempegowda International Airport. The Project constitutes (i) rehabilitating and upgrading about 500km of SHs.nammaKPSC. The outputs will be (i) improved and rehabilitated state roads. Development of 2nd terminal to be taken up. and (iii) improving road safety. which is completed. Consulting services will be provided to supervise the implementation of civil works. Government of India for taking up the Project Coordinating Consultancy (PCC) Services to investigate and prepare detailed project report on the 2888 kms and Institutional Development Strategy (IDS) Study The Karnataka State Highways Improvement III Project (KSHIP-III): • is designed to improve transport connectivity in the state by rehabilitating and upgrading state highways (SHs) forming part of the Core Road Network (CRN) in the state. • Development of airstrips at Chickamgalur. • The Public Works Department carried out Strategic Option Study (SOS) during 1996 on a road network of 13. (ii) improved road maintenance and asset management and. • The World Bank have extended Technical Assistance (T.2 million for project preparation through the Department of Economic Affairs of Ministry of Finance. Karwar and Madikeri ©www. Bengaluru.362 kms comprising State Highways and Major District Roads and the study identified 2888 kms of roads for prioritized improvements. • The impact of the project will be improved road transport connectivity in the state of Karnataka.000 is included.A.50 crore special package to be given for development of roads in Kodagu district.5 Km roads under KSHIP-III (ADB 2nd loan) Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (KSHIP) • The Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (KSHIP) is an initiative of the Public Works Department of the Government of Karnataka for improvement of road network of the state with World Bank assistance. • Rs. BY TEAM NammaKPSC • Development of 418. (iii) road safety improved. • Public Service Centers to be set up to promote Khadi and Village Industries • Khadi plazas to be set up in Bengaluru and Belagavi with GoI assistance Schemes to incentivise SC/ ST / women entrepreneurs: ✓ Power subsidy of Rs. • Goal to make Bengaluru the ‘Electric Vehicle Capital of India’. one time loan disbursement fee and other fees levied by banks and other financial institutions on loans. legal fee. Commerce and Industry • Provision of Rs. necessary facilities to be provided by State Government. ✓ Waiver of Rs. to SC/ST entrepreneurs setting up small and micro industries for the first time. 46 crore loan availed by SC/ST entrepreneurs under seed money capital 41 scheme from 2010-11 till 31-3-2017. • Institution of an award for the best performing manufacturing company in Karnataka. • Organisation of Vendor Development Event at National level to bring together MSMEs and Large Manufacturers / Public Sector Undertakings. ✓ Reimbursement of processing fee. • Formation of a ‘Vision Group’ on Pharma and Medical Devices Sectors. 400 crores as a onetime grant to KIADB for land acquisition for Tumakuru Industrial node under Chennai- Bengaluru-Chitradurga Industrial Corridor. electronic components and assemblies etc. • Focus on employment intensive sectors like toy manufacturing for exports. tablets. 2 per unit during first 5 years to the new small and micro industrial units set up by SC/ST entrepreneurs.nammaKPSC. • Precision Metrology Lab to be set up in collaboration with Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) in their premises on 50% cost sharing basis with GoI. • Provision of matching wage incentive for Coir artisans working in Karnataka State Coir Development Corporation. 25 crores for the development of roads connecting sugar factories. • Rs. ✓ Establishing of 100 C and 100 D model sheds by KSSIDC for SC/ST entrepreneurs at subsidized rates. • Development of “Machine Tool Industry Park” (MTP) in 542 acres of land at Vasanthanarasapura. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Submission of proposal to GoI for the expansion of Mangalore airport including acquisition of 286 acres of land. Page ©www.com . • Policy to be framed for Hi-Tech and frontier industries which will define next 20 years. Tumakuru district. • Development of Tadadi port under PPP model. manufacturing of mobile phones. ✓ 5% subsidy to co-operative yarn mills on cotton purchased from Cotton Corporation of India Information Technology. 2 per unit to encourage co. Banahatti and Gowribidanur through KSTIDC. ✓ Establishment of power loom complex in Haveri. ✓ Power subsidy of Rs. their skills to help them get • Free Wi-fi facility in all the Gram Panchayats. • ‘Yuva Yuga’ to be launched to impart skills to "Yuva Yuga" centres would be 1. In employment. at Madikeri and Gadag. Bengaluru. on Viability Gap funding in 2500 GPs. from Rs. adequate training to the urban as • Establishment of VLSI Incubator and Brown Field well as rural youth to enhance ESDM Cluster in Hubballi. enhancing their language and • Construction of 3-D mini planetarium (dome communication skills. urban Development and heritage destinations. budget with the sole aim of • Operationalisation of state-of-the-art enabling the educated youth to get planetarium at Pilikula Regional Science Centre in proper jobs with priority on Mangalore.com . New schemes under Rs. ✓ Setting up of separate Business Incubator for women entrepreneurs.S. ✓ 50% power subsidy for LT rapier looms.operative Societies. implementation through The scheme was announced in the KEONICS. the first phase. Setting up of godown and Citizen Service Centre in Pantha Balekundri. Belagavi District.) to be piloted in agriculture. ©www.10. ✓ Recurring fund for Handloom Weavers Co. • Construction work of International Level Science Gallery in Bengaluru. Electronics.000 persons in IT.nammaKPSC. • Unmanned Aerial System (U. • Establishment of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Centre at IIIT. • Mobile planetarium programme to be launched in all the districts by deploying one mobile planetarium van for every 5 districts. Hosadurga. ✓ Establishment of Silk Mega Cluster in Mysuru in collaboration with GoI. Animation opened in every district to provide and other sectors. size of 10 m). Bio Technology and Science & Technology • Establishment of ‘Centre of Excellence in Data Sciences and Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Cyber Security’ Centre.A. 50 lakhs to Rs. 2 crores. BY TEAM NammaKPSC ✓ Enhancement in the limits of loan advanced to women entrepreneurs by KSFC @ 4 % interest rate. ✓ Revival and capacity building of wool sector.operative yarn mills. 150 crores weavers package: ✓ Electronic zacard and pneumatic facility for handlooms. 43 Page ©www. 2017 has been declared as the ‘Year of the Wild’. preservation of monuments in collaboration with ASI and the Department of Archaeology. • Programme for improving skilled man power in hospitality sector • Organisation of ‘National Annual Surfing Festival’ at Sasihitlu beach. to cover all the districts. • Construction of an Aero Sports Hub in Mysuru. Museums and Heritage. as part of the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2015-20 • As a first in India. ✓ Development of roads connecting to World Heritage Sites and other most important destinations.0 to be implemented in the next 5 years at a cost of Rs. and maintain facilities.000 Government offices. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED e-Governance • Establishment of ‘Karnataka One’ Centres in 18 districts. • KSWAN 2. Tourism • To popularize wilderness tourism and eco-trails across the State. from this year. • Accordingly. • 16 tourist centres to be developed into World Class Tourist Destinations. ✓ Earmarking a certain portion as Maintenance Fund for proper upkeep of tourist destinations. Those willing to adopt such destinations will also ensure adequate funding for a minimum period of five years. Mangaluru. the new policy intends to set a roadmap to accelerate and facilitate private investments and promote entrepreneurship in tourism • The policy (under the Adopt a Tourist Destination programme) also allows tourist destinations to be adopted by corporates (as part of their CSR activities) to develop facilities and infrastructure • Corporates will finance activities. 385 crores for development of tourism infrastructure ✓ Integrated development of Heritage Tourism infrastructure including conservation. ✓ Construction of clean and hygienic toilet facilities at important tourist destinations. • Allocation of Rs. operations. Karnataka Tourism Policy 2015-20 • The Karnataka government has envisaged a mammoth plan to make the State the top tourist hotspot in India. The government will provide suitable concession and investment subsidies for various tourism products and services.com . 800 crores to cover 10.nammaKPSC. from Belagavi to Ballari and from Bidar to Koppal for rejuvenation of historical places of north Karnataka. • Setting up of ‘Belli Shrunga’ from Karwar to Vijayapur. the government signed six MoUs with corporates for the adoption of tourist destinations in the State. 75 lakh cash award and commendation certificate to be given to 4 best performing public sector enterprises.10 crores. • Enhancement of fund establish for medical benefits to workers. • Strengthening of TRAC programme and extension to Bengaluru and Mysuru railway stations and two cities . • Mandatory exhibition of Kannada and Regional language films in one screen of multiplex cinemas of the state in prime time between 1.Vidhana Mandala” to be implemented at a cost of Rs.84 crores.Rs. ©www.10.10 crores.000 and Rs.10. BY TEAM NammaKPSC General Administration • Pay commission to be set up to examine the request of the State Government employees. • “Zilla Mahithi Utsava” to be organized in all districts to provide information about various schemes implemented by various departments. 60. • Enhancement of monthly pension for freedom fighters and Goa liberation fighters to Rs. • Establishment of Police Commissionerate in Kalaburagi. • Adoption of technology based police accessories including downloadable Apps to enable early response of police. • ‘Chief Minister’s Rathna award’ consisting of Rs. • Strengthening and extension of “Dial 100” system to districts. maximum admission fee to be Rs. “Mahatma Gandhiji” sound and light shows to be organized across the State • Development of Kasthurba Ashram at Arasikere • Free bus pass to journalists in district headquarters for travel in city transport buses within the district.1 crore to Rs.30 pm.000.30 pm to 7.4. • Policy for implementation of uniform admission fee in all cinema theatres including multiplexes in the State. • “E. • Installation of digital display boards in KSRTC bus stations and other public places of all taluks • As a prelude to 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhiji. • Separate toilet facility for lady staff in all the police stations of the State. Law and Order • Strengthening and improving basic infrastructure for women in Police Training Schools .nammaKPSC.3.com . 200. especially where offences against women and children are involved.000 respectively. technicians and artists of film industry from Rs.Kalaburagi and Tumkur. to bring in paper less legislative proceedings. • Enhancement of monthly pension to former journalists in distress to Rs. door frame detector and basic medical checkup equipments for all central and district prisons. Transport • Under “Raitha Sarathi” scheme. after tests. Khel Ratna and Arjun awardees. • Induction of 3000 new buses in BMTC. upgradation of existing centers to facilitate training of 25. Tiptur. • To train farmers on safe • 2-stroke autorickshaws to be cancelled from operations of tractors and 1. • Installation of grid connected solar roof top facility in District Court Complexes of Mysuru. • Free bus passes to Goa Liberation fighters of the State. • Construction of new prisons at Karwar.000 four Stroke LPG Auto rickshaws. 30. • Constitute Karnataka State Road Safety: It is • Aimed at preventing accidents supposed to be a nodal agency that needs to in rural areas ensure road safety.000 candidates every Page year. to provide housing facility to Police personnel deputed during legislative sessions • Procurement of FG-1 security pole for 8 central prisons. • Introduction of 150 electric buses in Bengaluru City and 50 electric buses in Mysuru City with GoI assistance. establishment of new Forensic Sciences Centre at Bengaluru • Construction of multipurpose building along with barracks at Belagavi. Virajpet.4. Gangavati. Kalburgi. • Establishment of Skill Development Centers for capacity enhancement of drivers and 45 mechanics. Bidar and Tarikere. Subsidy of Rs. training and learner licenses to be provided to farmers along with Two Wheeler License and training on Raitha Sarathi Road safety awareness. Tumkur and Mangaluru. • Provision of SOS button and tracking in the BMTC Mobile application to ensure women’s safety.nammaKPSC.com . • Issue of smart cards to beneficiaries of free and concessional bus passes. Gadag.2018 in Bengaluru. procurement of hand metal detector. ©www. support by Government for purchase of buses by undertaking to bear interest payment burden. Tribunals and Bar Councils. KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED • Modernisation of Forensic laboratories by upgrading basic infrastructure.000 per trailers as well as issuing two- Auto rickshaw to replace two Stroke Auto rickshaw wheeler DLs to rural people with 10. • Strengthening of video conference facility in prisons. • 3rd stage works of women and convicts prison in Bengaluru Central Prison to be taken up. • “Karnataka Integrated Government Litigation Management System” (KIGLMS) to be established along with integration with the portals of the Courts. nammaKPSC.. To know more about GST. ▪ Experts say that GST is likely to improve tax collections and boost India’s economic development by breaking tax barriers between States and integrating India through a uniform tax rate. ▪ Through a tax credit mechanism. ▪ The system allows the set-off of GST paid on the procurement of goods and services against the GST which is payable on the supply of goods or services. sale and consumption of report of the Kelkar Task goods as well as services at a national level. Force on indirect taxes. the end consumer bears this tax as he is the last person in the supply chain. • Includes: Manufactured goods.com . sales. CLICK HERE ©www. • The migration of existing taxpayers to GST is already underway and Karnataka has achieved highest level of migration in the country. However. • Massive outreach programme through more than 100 workshops and roadshows GST for interaction with taxpayers and professionals in making them aware about GST. consumption The goods and services tax (GST) is a comprehensive of goods and services value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services. this tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain. • Value added tax • Subsumes central and state • Training of more than 3000 officers and staff of the indirect tax department in GST. Download Indian Economy By Dr ARJUN BOPANNA.. BY TEAM NammaKPSC TAX PROPOSALS Goods and Service Tax • Goods and Services Tax is proposed to be introduced in the country with effect from 1st July 2017. It is an • At stage of sale or purchase • First discussed in the indirect tax levy on manufacture. 2 per litre on export and Re.1 per litre on import levied on Spirit (excluding Ethanol) is withdrawn. pulses and products of rice. liqueur and wine is removed with effect from 01. VAT on liquor including beer.04. wheat. fenny.2017. 47 Page ©www. Transport Enhancement of taxes on two wheelers which are costing more than one lakh from the present rate of tax 12% to 18% on the cost of the vehicle. • In view of increase in Additional Excise Duty. Same. rice. Aaraka and Baragu (Siridhanyagalu) from tax.com . KARNATAKA BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES 2017-18 EXPLAINED VALUE ADDED TAX • Relief and RationalisationTax exemption on paddy. • Exemption of tax on husk of coconut and pulses. Excise • Administrative fee of Rs. • Exemption on flour of Navane.nammaKPSC. RagiRice (processed Ragi) and wheat.