Govt. decides to build 60,000 houses under CM Housing Scheme: UT Khader
22000 houses for north Karnataka
Bengaluru, August 06: Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that the government has decided to construct 60,000 houses in the state under the Chief Minister's Housing Scheme and among them, 22000 houses would be reserved for north Karnataka.
Speaking to reporters here on Monday, the Minister said that Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy would launch the drive of constructing the houses at Hubballi on August 12 at 4pm. Among those houses, 22000 houses would be constructed in North Karnataka for which tender process was over and the construction work would complete within eight months, he said.
Each house would cost Rs 4.50 lakh. The central government would fund 30 per cent, while state government share was 40 per cent and 20 per cent would be taken as bank loan and the beneficiary has to bear the remaining 10 per cent of the cost. Under this scheme, the beneficiary would get 50 per cent subsidy. For SC/ST categories, the central government would give Rs 1.50 lakh and state government would give Rs 2 lakh subsidy. However, the general category beneficiaries would get Rs 1.50 lakh from the centre and Rs 1.20 lakh subsidy from the state government, the Minister said.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
