Karnataka Budget 2026: ₹4,291 crore earmarked to address regional imbalance
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka allocated ₹4,291 crore in the state budget to address regional imbalances, based on recommendations from the Karnataka Regional Imbalance Redressal Committee. The committee's report recommended significant additional funding for healthcare, irrigation, and school education, but specific allocation details were not disclosed. The report highlighted a widening of regional imbalances despite overall economic progress, pointing to poor implementation of previous recommendations.
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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