K'taka Budget to be tabled on July 7, says CM Siddaramaiah
all eyes set to watch allocations for 'guarantees'
Davangere, June 5: The state's Budget will be tabled on July 7, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday, as all eyes watch how the government will make the necessary funds allocations, given that it has undertaken to start implementing all five of its poll guarantees within the financial year.
The chief minister said the Cabinet has not yet discussed about the Budget but the Assembly session will start from July 3, and after the discussion on the Governor's speech, the Budget will be tabled on July 7.
"We are convening the Budget Session where we will table the Budget on July 7. We will make provisions for the implementation of the promises made in our manifesto," Siddaramaiah said.
When asked about the size of the Budget, he said he would be able to speak on the matter only after the Budget preparatory meeting starts.
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The chief minister pointed out that the size of the budget tabled by the previous government ahead of the election was Rs 3.08 lakh crore.
Regarding revisiting the anti-cow-slaughter law as stated by Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh, the chief minister said he will discuss it in the Cabinet.
According to him, there already existed a Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964 but it lacked clarity due to which an amendment was brought. However, the Congress government again went back to the 1964 Act.
"They (BJP) had again brought an amendment. We will discuss in the Cabinet. We have not decided anything yet," the CM clarified.
On the issue of hike in electricity tariff by Rs 2.89 per unit, Siddaramaiah said the decision was not taken by the government but the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC).
"We do not decide hike in electricity tariff. There is Karnataka electricity regulatory authority, which has decided. It had decided in the past. We have only implemented it," he explained.
Regarding Indira Canteens, Siddaramaiah said he has directed the officials to make all preparations to start them again.
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Beaspire Electronics and Communication Engineering student association inaugurated at BIT
Mangalore, October 3, 2024: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) inaugurated its student association, Beaspire, with great enthusiasm. The event, held at International Seminar Hall with inspiring keynote address by Prof. Suprabha K. R. from NITK, Suratkal, who shared her insights on entrepreneurship and leadership with a packed audience of students and faculty members.
Prof. Suprabha K. R. from NITK Suratkal inspires students with entrepreneurial stories. In her talk, Prof. Suprabha highlighted the importance of having a clear vision and staying focused on one's goals. She narrated real-life stories to emphasize her key points, encouraging students to "venture into unexplored markets" and maintain a "positive attitude" in the face of challenges. "Be ambitious and have passion," she urged, motivating the young audience to take bold steps toward their dreams and contribute to the world with innovative solutions.
Ms. Fathima Taskeen, a final-year ECE student, served as the master of ceremony.
The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE department. He said, inauguration of Beaspire marks a new chapter for the ECE department, providing students with a platform to develop leadership skills, work on innovative projects, and foster collaboration. Dr.Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES spoke on this occation about importance of collaboration. Ms. Mahisha Sheikh, a 3rd-year ECE student, introduced the guest. highlighting her vast achievements and contributions to entrepreneurship education.
The program was coordinated by Prof. Nikhita C and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Arifa Farzana, a 2nd-year ECE student, who expressed gratitude to all the organizers, attendees, and the guest speaker for making the event a memorable success.
