Karnataka Budget Presentation by Siddaramaiah

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present a budget of ₹4.20 lakh crore, prioritizing welfare schemes and infrastructure development in Bengaluru and backward regions.↗

The Hindu

BJP leader Rajkumar Patil accused the Karnataka government of diverting over ₹39,000 crore allocated for SCSP and TSP schemes to other programs.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present his 17th budget, emphasizing welfare and infrastructure projects, with a projected value of ₹4.20 lakh crore.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka government's 2026–27 budget prioritizes maternal health, infrastructure upgrades, and digital health systems to reduce maternal deaths and improve healthcare access.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister presented a 13.3% budget increase, totaling ₹4,48,044 crore, despite concerns over GST revenue.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister announced financial support for a new government agriculture college in Athani, deviating from the state's traditional policy.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka State Budget included the Navali balancing reservoir project, but its implementation remains uncertain due to inter-state and regulatory hurdles.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka government unveiled a comprehensive education plan in its 2026–27 Budget, focusing on minority community support and educational infrastructure.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister announced a new scheme to commission 3,000 MW of solar power plants, supporting farmers and strengthening electricity infrastructure.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka government doubled the transportation subsidy for sericulture farmers in north Karnataka to ₹20 per kg during the State Budget presentation.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's government allocated ₹1 crore each for two new IVF centers in Bengaluru and Kalaburagi to expand access to assisted reproductive services.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's government will invest ₹1 crore to train tourism-related personnel and develop a comprehensive Coastal Tourism Development Plan.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's government will establish residential schools with the CBSE curriculum in towns visited by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during his advocacy for the rights of the depressed classes.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka State Budget for 2026-27 allocates ₹5,000 crore to the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) for infrastructure, education, health, and social sector development.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka budget for 2026-27 includes modernization and strengthening of irrigation infrastructure and replacement of dilapidated dam gates in Kalyana Karnataka.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister proposed a five-year, ₹1,500 crore program to mitigate human-animal conflicts.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister announced a series of infrastructure projects to address traffic congestion in Bengaluru.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka State Budget 2026-27 allocated funds for numerous projects in Mysuru, including healthcare, aerospace, and tourism initiatives.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister proposed a budget that includes investments in skill training, entrepreneurship support, and social welfare initiatives.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister presented a budget of ₹4,48,004 crore for 2026-27, addressing fiscal deficit concerns with increased GST revenue and borrowing.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka government allocated ₹75 crore for infrastructure development at the PM-MITRA textile park in Kalaburagi district for the 2026-27 financial year.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's state budget fails to provide concrete solutions to address farmer distress, including suicide and declining interest in farming, according to Kurubur Shanthakumar.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka state government's budget prioritizes infrastructure development and digital health systems while allocating ₹900 crore for the AB-ArK treatment package revision.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister allocated ₹500 crore for the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project, with construction underway for Corridor-2 and plans for a 41 km metro expansion by 2026.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka state budget allocates funds for various cultural initiatives, including the establishment of a Havyaka Bhasha Academy and publishing works of Dalit writers.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's budget prioritizes welfare and local development while facing economic pressures and potential fiscal deficit issues.↗

The Hindu

The Chief Minister approved a ₹490-crore project to address the Hanur water crisis, which will lift water from the Cauvery River and irrigate 12,000 acres.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka government announced several new initiatives to uplift marginalized communities, including corporations and funding for specific programs.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's capital expenditure growth is expected to slow in 2026-2027 due to pressure on revenue receipts.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister announced a ₹2,000-crore electric bus program with World Bank funding to expand the state's electric bus network.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka government allocated ₹4,000 crore to infrastructure projects, including the new Intermediate Ring Road (IRR), in Siddaramaiah's 2026-27 budget.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's budget, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has drawn criticism from the BJP and JD(S) for increasing public debt and lacking development initiatives.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister presented a budget focused on economic growth, industrial development, and infrastructure improvements to boost the state's economy.↗

The Hindu

Student and youth organizations criticize the Karnataka Budget for 2026-27, citing its lack of job creation plans and inadequate funding for education and healthcare.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's budget outlines ambitious projects, including land acquisition for the Upper Krishna Project and new infrastructure initiatives.↗

The Hindu

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) criticized the state budget for its inadequate funding of agriculture and allied sectors, despite the significant population reliance on these industries.↗

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Karnataka's Chief Minister allocated ₹4,291 crore to address regional imbalances, based on the committee's recommendations.↗

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The Karnataka government approved a third phase of the Hebbala-Nagawara Valley project to fill 164 tanks, costing ₹237 crore.↗

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah defended Karnataka's borrowing practices and budget, arguing they align with legal limits and promote social justice.↗

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H. D. Kumaraswamy expressed concern over the state government's borrowing and warned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of potential economic hardship.↗

The Hindu

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar and MLA Shashikala Jolle criticized the Karnataka State Budget for being directionless and misleading, citing concerns about debt, funding, and unfulfilled promises.↗

The Hindu

AIDSO criticizes the Karnataka State Budget for prioritizing corporate-driven higher education over public education infrastructure and rural student needs.↗

The Hindu

BJP leaders condemned the Karnataka State Budget for prioritizing guarantees over development, citing debt burdens and unmet infrastructure and agricultural needs.↗

The Hindu

Karnataka's share of Central transfers in revenue receipts is decreasing, falling from 32.1% to 25.1% between 2017-18 and 2026-27.↗

The Hindu

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accepted the Finance portfolio in 1994 due to H.D. Deve Gowda's insistence, a decision that shaped his continued tenure in the position.↗

The Hindu

R. Ashok accuses Siddaramaiah of excessive borrowing, which has increased the loan burden for every individual in Karnataka to ₹1,12,400.↗