Mixed bag of achievements for CM Siddaramaiah on completing one year in office
10 months, 1 week ago

Mixed bag of achievements for CM Siddaramaiah on completing one year in office

Hindustan Times  

It's been a mixed bag of achievements and challenges for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as he completes one year in office on May 20. Riding on the popularity of the five guarantees, namely 'Shakti', 'Gruha Lakshmi', 'Gruha Jyoti, 'Yuva Nidhi' and 'Anna Bhagya', the Congress swept to power in the state a year ago defeating the ruling BJP, headed by the then chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. Mixed bag of achievements for CM Siddaramaiah on completing one year in office Within a month of taking over, the government launched the Shakti scheme offering free rides to Karnataka women in non-luxury government buses. The state government wished to give an additional five kg foodgrains and had approached the Centre for, it but citing lack of adequate stock of foodgrains, it declined to assist Karnataka.

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Karnataka electricity tariff to rise from April 1; BJP calls it ’anti-people’
1 week, 5 days ago

Karnataka electricity tariff to rise from April 1; BJP calls it ’anti-people’

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission on Thursday allowed energy supply companies to recover the government’s share of pension and gratuity contributions from consumers. Following the Government of Karnataka's order, the Commission allows ESCOMs to recover the government’s portion of pension and gratuity contributions uniformly from their consumers as 'P&G Surcharge,' stated the KERC order dated March 18. "The aforesaid levy …

Why welfare guarantees will pinch Siddaramaiah govt a tad less in 2025-26
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why welfare guarantees will pinch Siddaramaiah govt a tad less in 2025-26

India Today  

In the past two state budgets presented by Karnataka’s Congress government since it came to power in 2023, the key challenge of the finance department, headed by chief minister Siddaramaiah, had been to balance the allocation of funds for welfare schemes and asset creation. In 2024-25, Siddaramaiah had set aside Rs 52,009 crore for the five guarantees, namely Gruha Lakshmi, …

Karnataka budget: Welfare schemes not merely freebies, says CM Siddaramaiah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka budget: Welfare schemes not merely freebies, says CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, presenting his third consecutive budget, said that welfare schemes under the government’s guarantee program have been allocated ₹51,034 crore, with the state’s liabilities accounting for 24.91% of the Gross State Domestic Product. He said that the state plans to borrow ₹1.16 lakh crore, pushing Karnataka’s total liabilities to ₹7.64 lakh crore from ₹6.65 lakh …

Siddaramaiah to present his 16th budget in assembly today
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Siddaramaiah to present his 16th budget in assembly today

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah will on Friday present his 16th Karnataka Budget — the most by any leader in the state’s history. Chief minister Siddaramaiah will on Friday present his 16th Karnataka Budget — the most by any leader in the state’s history With the outlay expected to exceed ₹4 lakh crore, the budget will likely to focus on infrastructure development …

Living Under Congress Govt Costly: Karnataka BJP Chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Living Under Congress Govt Costly: Karnataka BJP Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Congress ruled State Government borrowed a whopping Rs 1, 90,000 crore as loans after Siddaramaiah became the Chief Minister in May, 2023, said State Bharatiya Janata Party president and MLA B.Y. Even after huge borrowings by the State Government, steps have been initiated to hike property guidance value by 30 per cent, vehicle registration by 30 per cent, …

No guarantee of Siddaramaiah government's five guarantees in Karnataka?
1 month, 1 week ago

No guarantee of Siddaramaiah government's five guarantees in Karnataka?

India Today  

The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is facing mounting criticism over delays in implementing its five guarantee schemes. Sources told India Today that beneficiaries of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, however, have not received their promised monthly Rs 2,000 for the past three months. GRUHA LAKSHMI SCHEME DEFICIT There are about 1.5 crore women Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries in the …

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects
4 months ago

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament complex, urging the Centre to address financial and infrastructure issues facing the state. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah highlighted a 58 per cent reduction in the short-term agricultural credit limit for Karnataka by NABARD, which was slashed from Rs 5,600 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 2,340 crore …

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress claimed on Thursday that the BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress governments' guarantees and said those who have no achievements to share are resorting to their "tried and tested strategy of lying".The BJP in poll-bound Maharashtra issued Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress …

BJP slams Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka for diverting SC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP slams Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka for diverting SC

Op India  

The Congress government in Karnataka recently decided that it will utilise funds meant for the SC/ST communities to implement the five guarantee schemes it had promised during the assembly elections. Self-proclaimed champion of Social Justice CM @siddaramaiah avare, you looted the ₹187 crore Dalit's money in Valmiki ST welfare board, now… pic.twitter.com/0farmJKGSA — R. Ashoka July 6, 2024 R Ashoka …

Over 15.9 lakh consumers benefiting from Gruha Jyothi scheme in MESCOM jurisdiction
9 months ago

Over 15.9 lakh consumers benefiting from Gruha Jyothi scheme in MESCOM jurisdiction

The Hindu  

As the Gruha Jyothi scheme of the Karnataka Government launched on August 1, 2023, completed 10 months as on May 31, 2024, as many as 15,90,694 beneficiaries were availing the benefits of the scheme in Mangalore Electricity Supply Company jurisdiction. The scheme was successfully introduced in four revenue districts that were being served by MESCOM, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and …

Karnataka CM Offers Prayers at Dharmashala Temple
10 months ago

Karnataka CM Offers Prayers at Dharmashala Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and several cabinet colleagues, visited Dharmashala Sri Manjunathaswamy Temple on Saturday to offer prayers. The team, which included Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa, Urban Development Minister Byrati Suresh, and Animal Husbandry Minister Venkatesh, received a traditional welcome upon their arrival. The Chief Minister and we have prayed for a …

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The sweltering heat in Bengaluru has driven up electricity bills this summer. While many consumers have noticed that their electricity consumption has gone up by at least 50 units in the last two months, data from the Energy Department shows that the beneficiaries of Gruha Jyothi scheme in February were fewer by 50,000 when compared to January in the Bangalore …

Karnataka’s GST collection increased owing to guarantee schemes: Siddaramaiah
1 year ago

Karnataka’s GST collection increased owing to guarantee schemes: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has claimed that the collection of Goods and Services Tax in Karnataka has increased on account of the implementation of guarantee schemes of the Congress government in the State. Addressing a gathering of beneficiaries of various guarantee schemes of the State government in Chamarajanagar near here on Tuesday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the GST collection in Karnataka had …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters in Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is all set to add around 1,400 new electric buses to its fleet, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday. CM Siddaramaiah said the 1,400 new buses will be added to the BMTC's fleet by April next year. CM Siddaramaiah spoke to reporters about the matter and said …

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt
1 year, 5 months ago

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday warned the state government that the Bhartiya Janta Party will lock the offices of the Electricity Supply Companies across the state if farmers are not provided continuous power supply for seven hours in three phases. Bommai attacked the state government and said that the duty of the government was to ensure the …

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Gruha Jyothi Free Power Scheme Karnataka Congress PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Gruha Jyothi Free Power Scheme Karnataka Congress PM Modi

ABP News  

Congress-led Karnataka government on Saturday officially launched ‘Gruha Jyothi’ free power scheme for people in the state. While formally launching the scheme by giving away the "zero bill" to 10 people symbolically, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress national President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who earlier accused the ruling Congress of "emptying" state coffers to …

CM Siddaramaiah to formally launch ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Kalaburagi today
1 year, 7 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah to formally launch ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Kalaburagi today

The Hindu  

The Congress government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme is all set to be launched formally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi on Saturday. The Gruha Jyothi scheme was part of the five guarantees of the Congress’ election manifesto ahead of recent Assembly polls in the State. Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and district in charge Priyank Kharge on Friday …

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal in lieu of 5 kg rice under 'Anna Bhagya' scheme
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal in lieu of 5 kg rice under 'Anna Bhagya' scheme

India TV News  

Poll promise: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kilograms of rice to beneficiaries under the state government’s ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme. Confronted with problems in the procurement of large quantities of rice required for the implementation of the poll guarantee, the Siddaramaiah government decided to pay cash to beneficiaries at the …

Siddaramaiah allocates ₹45,000 crore for ‘Brand Bengaluru’
1 year, 8 months ago

Siddaramaiah allocates ₹45,000 crore for ‘Brand Bengaluru’

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting the 14th Karnataka budget speech on Friday, said for ‘Brand Bengaluru,’ the priority would be traffic management, solid waste management, proper utilisation of public places, flood management, and public health, among others. The chief minister allocated ₹45,000 crore for Bengaluru, including ₹30,000 crore for ‘Namma Metro.’ Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah presents the first state …

Karnataka Govt Launches 'Anna Bhagya', 'Gruha Jyothi' Schemes, 3 Of 5 Poll Guarantees In Place
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Govt Launches 'Anna Bhagya', 'Gruha Jyothi' Schemes, 3 Of 5 Poll Guarantees In Place

ABP News  

Congress government in Karnataka brought launched two more schemes of his five election guarantees - ‘Anna Bhagya’ and ‘Gruha Jyothi’ on Saturday. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said payment of money to beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme for this month is likely to begin after July 10. However, he said the Gruha Jyothi scheme came into effect from Saturday and …

K’taka CM says Centre trying to ‘fail’ rice supply scheme, Bommai slams ‘lame…’
1 year, 9 months ago

K’taka CM says Centre trying to ‘fail’ rice supply scheme, Bommai slams ‘lame…’

Live Mint  

Karnataka government seat might have been won by Congress and is now being helmed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, however the imposition of the five guarantees promised by the Grand Old Party prior to the Karnataka Assembly elections, have taken centre stage, ensuing a mudslinging between Bhartiya Janata Party and Congress. Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the BJP-led government at the Centre …

Netizens share photos of free tickets as Karnataka launches bus travel scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Netizens share photos of free tickets as Karnataka launches bus travel scheme

Live Mint  

The newly formed Karnataka government has made travel via state government buses free for women from Sunday. As the Shakti scheme opened to the public many elated travellers also posted photos with their zero fare tickets on social media platforms. According to officials, the free service will benefit more than 41.8 lakh women passengers on a daily basis and cost …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah launches free bus travel scheme for women
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah launches free bus travel scheme for women

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In an oblique reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday stated that the women in public life in the country has dipped to 24 percent post 2014 while it was 30 per cent before. At the launch of ‘Shakti’ scheme wherein women can travel free of cost in State government buses including Express buses …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will be a bus conductor today
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will be a bus conductor today

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is preparing to take on the role of a bus conductor on June 11th, issuing free tickets to women passengers, as the state government gears up to launch the Shakti scheme. According to the Chief Minister's office, Siddaramaiah will board a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus around 11 am on Sunday at the Majestic bus station. …

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the distribution of 10 kg free rice for below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders under the Anna Bhagya scheme was likely to be launched in Mysuru district on July 1. Addressing a gathering at Suttur later, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the State government would incur an expenditure of ₹59,000 crore a year to …

Karnataka CM directs MLAs, district in-charge ministers to launch Shakti scheme in their jurisdiction on June 11
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM directs MLAs, district in-charge ministers to launch Shakti scheme in their jurisdiction on June 11

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, June 9, directed all district in-charge ministers and MLA’s to launch Shakti — the scheme allowing women to travel for free in State–run road transport corporations in their jurisdiction on June 11. The Shakti scheme has brought relief to the women of the State who are in distress due to price hike and inflation. …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Turn 'Bus Conductor', Launch 'Shakti' Scheme For Women: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah To Turn 'Bus Conductor', Launch 'Shakti' Scheme For Women: Report

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will fulfill a one-of-a-kind commitment by acting as a "bus conductor" for a day on June 11. This symbolic gesture is part of the implementation of the 'Shakti' scheme, a major electoral promise made by the Karnataka Congress government. Siddaramaiah will serve as a conductor on Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation bus route 43, issuing tickets to …

Karnataka to launch two of its poll-promised schemes in August: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka to launch two of its poll-promised schemes in August: CM Siddaramaiah

Firstpost  

The announcement came after Siddaramaiah held a high-level meeting with senior government officials today to discuss the implementation of both the schemes which were part of Congress’ poll promises Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that his party’s free electricity scheme called ‘Gruha Jyoti’ will be launched on 1 August while the scheme to provide Rs 2,000 assistance to …

‘What a fraud’: BJP trains guns at Karnataka's Congress govt over free power scheme after electricity tariff hike
1 year, 9 months ago

‘What a fraud’: BJP trains guns at Karnataka's Congress govt over free power scheme after electricity tariff hike

Firstpost  

A day after Karnataka government rolled out the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme, the BJP on Tuesday lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government for making the people feel hard done by raising the power tariffs in the state A day after the Karnataka government rolled out the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme, one of the five poll guarantees that the …

Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, the Karnataka government issued guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. Karnataka government issues guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The guidelines include Gruha Jyothi scheme is only for residential usage, not applicable for commercial usage; During billing, extra usage bills will be given to customers excluding free units under the …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces timeline for implementing ‘five-guarantees’
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces timeline for implementing ‘five-guarantees’

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that the ‘five guarantees’ promised by Congress during its election campaign will be implemented in the present financial year. “200 units of electricity will be given for free…Consumers who haven't paid their bills till July will have to pay,” the Chief Minister said. The 'Gruha Lakshmi' guarantee under which the Congress promised to …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Chairs Cabinet On Roll Out Of 5 Congress Guarantees, Meets Senior Officials
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Chairs Cabinet On Roll Out Of 5 Congress Guarantees, Meets Senior Officials

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that his cabinet decided the government will begin providing 200 units of free electricity from July 1 all five poll guarantees will be implemented in the present financial year. We have decided that all five guarantees will be implemented in the present financial year: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, as quoted by news agency …

Karnataka: All 5 guarantees will be implemented in present financial year, announces CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: All 5 guarantees will be implemented in present financial year, announces CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

5 guarantees in Karnataka: As promised, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that all five guarantees will be implemented in the current financial year at a cost of approximately Rs 50,000 crore every year. What are the five guarantees 200 units of free power to all households, Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, 10 …

In first cabinet meeting, Karnataka govt gives 'in-principle' nod to 5 ‘guarantees’ | Details
1 year, 10 months ago

In first cabinet meeting, Karnataka govt gives 'in-principle' nod to 5 ‘guarantees’ | Details

Hindustan Times  

Hours after being sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah announced that the new cabinet has given in-principle approval to implement the five “guarantees” that were promised to voters in the electoral manifesto of the Congress party. The new Karnataka government accorded in-principal approval to implement the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which will provide financial assistance of ₹2,000 a …

In Karnataka poll manifesto, Congress equates Bajrang Dal to PFI, vows to ban it. Key points
1 year, 10 months ago

In Karnataka poll manifesto, Congress equates Bajrang Dal to PFI, vows to ban it. Key points

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections, making big promises and proposing a ban on organisations that “promote enmity or hatred” such as the Islamic outfit Popular Front of India and Bajrang Dal. Congress flags waves at rallies According to the party, “law and Constitution is sacrosanct and can not be violated by individuals …

With one eye on upcoming Karnataka polls, Siddaramaiah unveils Budget with focus on agriculture, healthcare
7 years, 1 month ago

With one eye on upcoming Karnataka polls, Siddaramaiah unveils Budget with focus on agriculture, healthcare

Firstpost  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has clearly taken a leaf out of the Centre’s book, even though he accused the BJP-led government of presenting a Union Budget that focused on the upcoming elections With Karnataka going to polls in two months, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has delivered a state budget with its focus firmly on agriculture, healthcare, education and urban development. That …

Sabka saath... Siddaramaiah steals Modi's thunder
7 years, 1 month ago

Sabka saath... Siddaramaiah steals Modi's thunder

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Shedding his tag as a leader who pays more attention to his home district Mysuru rather than the globally buzzing IT-BT hub Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a slew of urban oriented infrastructure projects that could finally rid the city of its unflattering newly acquired monikers. 247 crore, he balanced the needs of India and Bharat, with generous allocations …

Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah announces schemes for farmers, phase 3 of Bengaluru metro in poll-bound state
7 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah announces schemes for farmers, phase 3 of Bengaluru metro in poll-bound state

Firstpost  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, set a record of sorts on Friday by presenting his 13th state budget and 6th in a row. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, set a record of sorts on Friday by presenting his 13th state Budget and the sixth in a row. A significant part …

Siddaramaiah offers sops to students, farmers in last full budget before Karnataka Assembly elections
8 years ago

Siddaramaiah offers sops to students, farmers in last full budget before Karnataka Assembly elections

India TV News  

In what was the last full budget before the state assembly elections in early 2018, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday rolled out a slew of populist schemes aimed at students, farmers, backward castes, dalits and minorities. "We have waived Rs 2,359 crore towards crop loans availed by 10.7 lakh farmers from cooperative societies since 2013-14 as against Rs 940 …

Karnataka CM flags food security scheme at WEF
11 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM flags food security scheme at WEF

India TV News  

Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday showcased his government's flagship programme of providing 30 kg rice at Re.1 per kg to the poor at the World Economic Forum at Dalian in eastern China. "Announcing the subsidized food scheme for about 10 million below poverty line families was the first executive decision I took on assuming office May 13, fulfilling one …

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