Parmesh S Jain
I will work 24X7 to build a strong Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in his address after releasing a booklet ‘Bhavya Bhavishyakkagi Bharavaseya Hejjegalu'(Confident Strides towards a Glorious Karnataka),to mark the completion of 6 months of his government.
Eradication of Regional Imbalance
A sum of Rs.1500cr has been provided for the development of Kalyana Karnataka region. We have announced to raise this grant to Rs3000cr next year if the Rs1500cr is fully utilised.Financial approval has been given to fill 14,000 vacant posts in the region, Bommai said.
Responsive and inclusive
Prime Minister Modi has released the pending grants for the housing projects.Many decisions related to development have been taken in the last 6 months.
This is the occasion to place them before the people.This is a responsive and inclusive government.Maintenance of law and order is a prerequisite for development and the Police department has been doing a good job,Bommai said.
Study on impact of the projects and programmes
The Institute of Social and Economic Change(ISEC) has conducted a study on the impact of various programmes and projects of the government and has brought out a book on it.
The Chief Minister instructed the head of ISEC to continue the study and provide him with feedback on the beneficial effects of the projects and also any lacunae in them.
We have aimed big.There are challenges as well. However, we have the confidence to face them.A strong foundation has been laid for a bright future.We will work with utmost care for the welfare of the people,he said.
We are ready to play aggressively
Administration is like a game of football.Nobody will keep the ball for too long.You should pass the ball to the other at the right time and score the goal.Administration too is like the same,he said.
We can play both defensive and attacking game. We will use the available opportunity for the welfare of the people, Bommai said.
[10:30 pm, 28/01/2022] Parmesh Jain Press: Booklet on 6 month achievements of the government released,Ours is a government with conscience: CM Bommai
Apart from being aware of the plight of the people, ours is a government with a humane conscience committed to serve the people, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
He was speaking after releasing a booklet ‘Bhavya Bhavishyakkagi Bharavaseya Hejjegalu’ at a function to mark completion of 6 months of his government.
We are committed to work for the welfare of the people.Every decision we take is intended to ameliorate the plight of the people.I have full cooperation of my cabinet in taking these decisions,Bommai said.
Rs.24000cr development works amid Covid :
Development works to the tune of Rs.24000cr had been taken up amid the Covid crisis. The crop loss compensation for farmers has been doubled.
Sandhya Suraksha,Widow pension and pension for the physically challenged has been increased. These decisions have benefited about 58 lakh people and it reflects the conscience of the government,he said.
Raitha Vidya Nidhi programme has been launched to provide scholarships for students from farmers’ families.
About 4.50 lakh students have benefited from the programme.Children of construction workers too have been covered under the Scholarship programme and over 5 lakh students have benefited, Bommai said.
Comprehensive development of the state
Our government’s aim is to make the people stakeholders in development,not mere beneficiaries.
Karnataka is in the 4th spot in GDP. Only 30% of the people are contributing to it.The remaining 70% are toiling for their livelihood.
Programme for their economic empowerment has been formulated.Financial capital for 7500 Sthree Shakthi groups and New Employment Policy for the youth are part of this, he said.
Development of Agriculture
A Secondary Agriculture Directorate is being established to realise Prime Minister Modi’s vision to double farmers’ income. Opportunities are being created through diary farming, sericulture and horticulture, he said.
Work is worship
It is the working class that drives the economic growth.Work is worship.It is the motto of our government.Government’s policies are industry-friendly and foster innovation and industrial development.
It is a matter of pride that Karnataka is attracting 45% of the foreign direct investment in the country.
Big boost is being given for ease of doing business and setting up startups which in turn will spur GDP growth in the state, Bommai said.
Rural Development
Government intends development of Gram Panchayats, rural development, improving living standards of rural population, welfare of backwards and SC/ST communities through Amrith projects, he said.
Health and Education
Medical infrastructure has been improved during the second and third wave of Covid.The vaccination campaign has been successfully conducted.
Karnataka is the first state in the country to implement the New Education Policy.A thorough change is being effected in education.Significant progress has been made in Education,Health and Social Welfare sectors.
Our objective is to ensure education,employment and empowerment for the backwards,SC and ST communities,Bommai said.
