Karnataka government to identify high-impact projects to boost state’s economy
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is set to prioritise and implement “high-impact” and “short-term” projects aimed at boosting the state’s economy in the next three months, according to Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Priyank Kharge.
Priyank held a meeting with Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh recently to discuss projects that can lift off under the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP), as reported by Deccan Herald on Wednesday.
The minister highlighted the importance of focusing on public-private partnership (PPP) brownfield projects that can be implemented in the next 1-3 months.
“We discussed several sectors and explored ways to leverage existing infrastructure and resources for immediate implementation,” DH quoted Priyank as saying.
One of the key projects under LEAP includes the establishment of an IT park in Mangaluru, covering 3.2 acres of land and set to be implemented through a PPP model. “We want local economies (in the districts) to start contributing more,” said Priyank.
The government is reportedly considering opportunities in micro-component manufacturing and aims to support sustainable startups by providing access to common instrumentation facilities.
“We’re also looking at changes in our marine policy. For example, ocean farming can be taken,” Priyank added.
Meanwhile, the government has asked consultants EY, KPMG and Deloitte to identify projects that can be quickly grounded.
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
