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Amidst the gloomy scenario of agriculture sector reporting a negative growth of 1.8% due to severe drought, the State Budget for 2024-25 has announced a slew of innovative schemes for agricultural development, including a scheme titled Karnataka Raitha Samruddhi Yojane for promoting integrated and sustainable farming for boosting farm incomes. 

Projecting the “Karnataka Model” of development as an example, by focusing on the five guarantees that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah promised would ensure positive changes in the lives of crores of people --- mainly women and marginalised sections --- the State Budget for 2024-25 sought to demonstrate that welfare has the…

Focussing on rural road development, the State Budget has proposed to roll out ‘Pragati Path’ scheme with external assistance. Under this, the proposal is to develop a road network of 9,450 km with 50 km each in 189 rural Assembly constituencies at a cost of ₹5,200 crore.

Mixed reactions to the State Budget 2024-25 in Mysuru, with industries' association flagging positives and BJP expressing disappointment.

The State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah includes infrastructure development projects for Mysuru, with emphasis on healthcare and education.

The Budget proposes an end-to-end waste management system in Bengaluru, with four integrated waste processing units to be established on the outskirts of the city.

Sreenarayanaguru Open University's budget for 2024-25 includes land procurement, study center upgrades, and new diploma/certificate courses.

Karnataka plans to install a 300 kW self-sustained Green Hydrogen plant to attract investment in the sector.

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India wants performance reports to accompany proposals for the Gender Budget to ensure transparency in public spending on women empowerment in Kerala.