Govind Rao Panel to Review Kalyana Karnataka Development Next Month

Fast Summary

• Govind Rao Committee Visit: A High Power Committee led by M. Govind Rao will visit Kalyana Karnataka on August 7-8 to study regional imbalance and recommend development strategies based on implementation of the Dr. Nanjundappa Committee report.
• Action Plan Approval: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot approved a ₹5,000-crore action plan for 2025-26 for the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB). The board had already spent ₹2,009 crore in 2023-24 and ₹3,158 crore in 2024-25.
• Total Investments: Over two years, KKRDB has executed development projects worth ₹5,167 crore.

New Initiatives

1. Industry Hub:

– Investment of ₹200 crore to promote small-scale industries in Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts.

1. Green Cover Expansion:

– Allocation of ₹100 crore for the Aranya Avishkara programme with the Forest Department.

1. Education Development:

– Establishment of 50 Karnataka Public Schools under Akshara Avishkara programme alongside State-funded schools.

1. Healthcare Support:

– Dialysis centers planned across each district in collaboration with state agencies.

1. SC/ST Focused Schemes:

– Reserved funds amounting to ₹1,500 crore under Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Scheduled Tribes Sub-Plan (SCSP/TSP).

1. Agricultural Aid – Jala Bhagya Scheme:

– Joint investment of ₹200 crore this year for farming-related irrigation in collaboration with Minor Irrigation Department; additional spending planned over two years totaling ₹400 crores across seven districts.

Additional projects include constructing warehouses at a cost of around ₹1.5 crore per facility.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The notable investments announced by KKRDB are aimed at addressing persistent regional imbalances as identified by previous assessments like those from Dr. Nanjundappa’s report.The proactive measures-spanning education, healthcare, agriculture support infrastructure-suggest a multipronged approach toward fostering equity and sustainability while emphasizing localized needs.

Key schemes such as SCSP/TSP allocation indicate prioritization towards vulnerable segments within society; equally notable is the emphasis on promoting industrial hubs that may spur employment opportunities regionally.

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