Panel recommends abolition of Malnad and Bayaluseeme boards, overhaul of KKRDB functioning
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The Karnataka Regional Imbalances Redressal Committee recommended abolishing the Malnad and Bayaluseeme Development Boards and overhauling the KKRDB's functioning.
Background
The committee identified the Malnad Area Development Board and Bayaluseeme Development Board as ineffective in addressing regional backwardness. It proposed a revamp of the Planning Department's Regional and District Planning units to improve infrastructure within five years.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionKKRDB: Established under Article 371 (J) of the Constitution
- BodyKarnataka Regional Imbalances Redressal Committee: Body reviewing regional development boards
- FactPlanning Department: Proposed to revamp Regional and District Planning units for infrastructure development
- BodyKarnataka Border Area Development Authority: Criticized for operational failures and poor fund allocation
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the effectiveness of regional development boards in addressing geographical imbalances and suggest measures to optimize fund allocation for social infrastructure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional inefficiency: Lack of measurable impact in Malnad and Bayaluseeme boards despite dedicated funding
- Resource misallocation: Operational failures and poor fund distribution in the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority
- Structural overhaul: Need for rationalizing educational infrastructure and teacher distribution in the Kalaburagi division
Keywords: Regional Imbalance · Infrastructure Development · Fund Allocation · Article 371(J) · Administrative Overhaul
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