Karnataka Budget: CM proposes human-animal conflict mitigation programme for next five years
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed a ₹1,500 crore Karnataka Man-Animal Conflict Mitigation Programme over the next five years to address recent human-animal conflicts in the state. The program aims to mitigate the conflict by funding compensation for crop damage and livestock loss, creating task forces for elephants and leopards, installing railway barricades, and other protection measures. The budget also allocates funds for increasing green cover, improving air quality, and strengthening the forest department.
12 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Vijayendra, the BJP State president, condemned the 2026-27 Karnataka state budget, accusing the Chief Minister of driving the state into debt through excessive borrowing.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Karnataka's Chief Minister promised additional funding for the third phase of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) to address regional imbalances in the state.
— The Hindu
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that byelection dates for Bagalkot and Davangere Assembly constituencies will be announced within a week.
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