Focus on infrastructure, questions over AB-ArK package revision
The Karnataka state government's budget for the current fiscal year maintains a 4% allocation to the health sector, totaling ₹17,817 crore. The budget prioritizes infrastructure development, expanding critical services, and strengthening digital health systems with a ₹900-crore grant. Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister, also announced free insulin pens for children with Type-1 diabetes. However, stakeholders remain cautious about the implementation of revised Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) treatment package rates due to potential budgetary constraints. Despite this, Harsh Gupta, the Principal Secretary (Health), assured that funds from multiple schemes will be used to implement the revised packages.
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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