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HARVEST OF WELFARE C haracter is a deep and stable part of Chief Minister. Yediyurappa -- dressed in a 101 a leader’s personality. Its imprint re- white safari suit with a green shawl over his veals itself like a pattern, consistent shoulder -- took his oath in the name of God in the way it guides his actions -- even as and farmers. Nothing could have encapsu- it expands and evolves. A brief scan of BS lated his politics better. Yediyurappa’s career, not as a politician but as a policymaker, gives us precisely such a Right from his days as a young Sangh ac- picture: one of unwavering commitment. tivist till today, when he holds the office of Chief Minister for the fourth time, the spell- On November 12, 2007, it was under try- ing of his name might have changed from ing circumstances, with a difficult coalition Yediyurappa to Yeddyurappa and back -- but partner, that B.S. Yediyurappa first took the man’s focus on making farmers’ con- oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka — cerns a priority hasn’t. This is perhaps why the 25th in the state’s history. It was a fated it comes as no surprise that a majority of his stint, for Yediyurappa was forced to resign schemes are pro-farmer, pro-poor. Such is within a week. But that only strengthened Yediyurappa’s commitment to the cause of the resolve of the man who singlehandedly farmers that, in 2011, he presented the first brought the BJP into power for the first time budget ever to focus only on agriculture — an in a southern state. emphatic statement to come from the hyper- modern capital of a largely agrarian state. That intent was clear on May 30, 2008, dur- That set a trend of sorts. ing his second swearing-in ceremony as

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UIDPEALSITFOT I n June 2019, when he took oath as Chief Minister for the fourth time, Yediyurappa 41,000 hectares of land. The scheme bagged three 103 announced Rs 4,000 additional benefit to every national awards. Among his other farmer-friendly farmer under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman schemes is Suvarna Bhoomi Yojana, under which Yojana, taking the state’s contribution to Rs 6,000 Rs 10,000 was paid out to 10 lakh farmers who own per farmer, matching the Centre’s contribution. In less than two acres of land, besides loans at 1 per his 2011 budget, he had set aside a whopping Rs cent interest. Yediyurappa has always taken pride 17,857 crore for the development of agriculture in being the son of a farmer. Perhaps this is why and irrigation. But it isn’t just the farm sector that it came naturally to him to introduce a ‘Raitha knows Yediyurappa as a benefactor. It was he who Geethe’, an anthem for farmers. Dedicated to the envisioned the revolutionary Maitri scheme to country’s real ‘Annadata’, this song is rendered at provide pensions for transgenders — one of the government events alongside the state and nation- most marginalised sections of our citizenry. Al- al anthems. though the scheme was implemented much later, by another Chief Minister, it was Yediyurappa’s The Bhoochethana scheme introduced by Yedi- brainchild. And his Manasvini scheme ensured yurappa ensured a crop boom in dry lands. The pensions for single women — divorced or unmar- Organic Farming Mission was constituted for the ried -- below the poverty line. That being just one first time under his leadership, bringing togeth- of the women-centric policies initiated by Yedi- er 83,000 farmers who adopted pro-nature prac- yurappa. tices. Some 76,000 hectares of land in Karnataka were brought under organic farming, thanks to But a focus on agriculture is a demanding task in this farmer’s son. As a means to popularise or- a state that has been living through a protracted ganic farming among farmers, BSY took the ini- crisis brought on by years of drought -- it calls for tiative of going to their doorstep. Once a month, a solution-oriented approach. That’s where his Su- the Chief Minister would visit villages to interact jala Watershed Scheme struck gold in rain-depend- with farmers and create awareness about organic ent districts, leading to the development of close to farming. The primary agenda there is to reduce the usage of chemical fertilisers.

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CRMOORPE 105 PER DROP W ith the deteriorating groundwater situation turning into a nightmare for farmers, Yediyurappa also promoted drip irrigation. In fact, his government made drip irrigation mandatory as a policy matter. For the curious but uninitiated farmer, Yediyurappa set up the ‘Antharaganga Micro Irrigation Corporation’ with the single-point agenda of extending technical assistance and subsidy to farmers. It was during his time that, at the cost of Rs 23,000 crore, irrigation pumpsets (IP sets) running on electricity up to 10 HP were made free for 18 lakh farmers. Responding to the situation of water scarcity, he executed the ‘Per Drop, More Crop’ in- itiative, which resulted in micro-irrigation touching 26,000 acres of land across the State. The Karnataka Agri-business Development Policy was also formulated during his tenure. During his previous tenure, farm mechanisation implements like power tillers and diesel pump sets were distributed to 84,467 beneficiaries across the state. He also stressed on ‘farm ponds’ under the Suvarna Krishi Honda Yojane, a scheme often mistaken as a Congress gov- ernment success story.

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EXFINPAENRCIATL 107 Y ediyurappa, in a way, did the forward thinking for the farm sector. Farm loan waivers, free electricity or irrigation projects were only the beginning. His focus extended to the returns that farmers would get for their crop. During the Agro Expo curtain-raiser, Yediyurappa announced his government's plans to set up industrial clusters feeding on agriculture produce. He emphasised on the need to focus on crops grown in the region, offering attractive concessions to those setting up agri-related units. He is also planning to hold meetings with farmers in each taluk to create awareness on organic farming. From March 2008 to February 2011, Yediyurappa presented six budgets consecutively as finance minister and each of them exemplified his special concern for farmers. In 2020, when he is expected to present the maiden budget of his fourth stint as Chief Minister, Yediyurappa is expected to display his farmer-friendly side once again.

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MANTRA OF 109 WELL-BEING F or the welfare of the girl child, Yediyurappa introduced the Bhagyalakshmi scheme that provided financial assistance to parents or guardians of girl children belonging to economically backward families. His free bicycle scheme to students of class 8 was popular among high-schoolers. Even his loan waiver scheme didn’t end with farm- ers but was extended to fishermen and weavers -- two communities that have always complained of being neglected by consecutive gov- ernments. The abolition of arrack and lotteries was well received by women in the state. Yediyurappa’s push for the Suvarna Kayaka Em- ployment Training Scheme to tackle the unemployment problem was aimed at helping the youth while his Sandhya Suraksha Social Securi- ty Pension Scheme ensured a sense of security for senior citizens.

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RELIEFDEVELOPMENT & 111 W hile his heart lay with the farmers and the poor, Yediyurappa was also a man of integrity towards the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh -- the two entities that brought him to politics. In his time as Chief Minister, Karnataka strengthened the anti-cow slaughter act and introduced the cow protection bill. A Sanskrit University was set up under his leadership. The honorarium of priests work- ing in government-administered temples was increased. A scheme to distribute holy Gangajala during Shivaratri was brought in. Crores of rupees have been approved for the development of tem- ples and setting up of religious institutions by Yediyurappa. His cultural thrust had a strong Kannada imprint. For the first time in 25 years, the Vishva Kannada Sammelana was celebrated in Belaga- vi — a border district in dispute with Maharashtra — in 2011 under Yediyurappa’s leadership. As Chief Minister, he also presided over two global investors’ meets with a specific focus on Information Technology and Biotechnology. From the first time he took oath as Chief Minister till today, infrastructure — especially in Bengaluru — has been a primary agenda for Yediyurappa. The IT city has fea- tured with a huge allocation of funds in each of his budgets, but not at the cost of Tier II and Tier III cities. His biggest challenges as Chief Minister — whether in 2009 or 2019 — have been the furious floods that ravaged the state. In August 2019, Yediyurappa, then a single-man cabinet with no ministers yet to help him, toured 22 dis- tricts destroyed by incessant rains and floods to supervise rescue and relief efforts. That this gesture has been an unchanged aspect of the man throughout his career itself shows the depth and sincer- ity of his commitment.

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114 A DAVOS MAN FROM BOOKANAKERE BY S A HEMANTH BENGALURU-BASED INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST

T he ability to adapt to vastly awaited, after the latter had taken over as 115 different situations and pro- president of the BJP on May 9, 1986. In June, tocols of social interchange he visited Karnataka and called on Yedi- should be the forte of any yurappa -- and was closeted with him for politician. But the ability is over 30 minutes to know more about BSY’s put to the severest test for mass leaders who programme oriented towards peasants and rise from the grassroots. They are naturally bonded labourers. in sync with the worldly concerns of their original homestead, in tune with those ru- But those were still meetings with political ral or semi-urban lifeworlds, and comfort- leaders, people familiar with the social base able with that rustic language. How does of India’s mass leaders. A more stark leap one transition from there to the posh world beckoned when BSY, a self-made leader of of industry bigwigs? Understand their lan- kisans, had to interact with industry giants guage and concerns? Or to national politics, and software honchos when he took over where your interactions are perforce with as the Chief Minister of Karnataka in May leaders of your own party or that of others 2008. He was now at the helm of the first-ev- who may come from totally different social er BJP government in the Deccan, South of backgrounds? the Vindhyas, but this was also Karnataka -- whose capital had now become a byword for Ask BS Yediyurappa. He is not only one global IT. Duly, he announced that he would who has made the journey, but mastered its hold a Global Investors Meet in the Novem- basic requirement: to be able to listen, and ber of that same year. be open, while never losing your essential self in the process. He’s a leader who made I remember there were snide remarks and his mark championing the cause of peas- sniggers from Congress and JDS leaders. ants, but he crosses that bridge with ease What would a “rural man” like BSY discuss and elan. From Davanagere to Davos, if you with IT and industry giants, they asked. will. And back. What policies could he possibly formulate for the industries? The answers came when BSY’s first interaction with a top lead- the GIM actually unfolded in November 2008. er of the then Jan Sangh was with Atal It may have been a bemusing sight for rivals Bihari Vajpayee. The latter, during a visit to to see Yediyurappa -- a Kannada-speaking Shivamogga, wanted to visit the world-fa- kisan leader -- shedding his trademark white mous Jog Falls. Yediyurappa was at that safari suit for a formal suit and tie, shaking time secretary of the Shikaripura unit of hands and conversing in English with in- Jan Sangh. He accompanied Vajpayee along dustry giants like Lakshmi Mittal, Azim with DH Subbanna, the then jilla karyavaha Premji, N R Narayana Murthy, Kiran Ma- of the RSS. Both Yediyurappa and Subban- zumdar-Shaw and others. But GIM 2008 was na helped Atalji climb up the stones to reach perhaps the best ever in tone, tenor, content the top from the pit at the falls. and outcome. As many as 151 top companies took part, and investment promises to the Years later, an encounter with LK Advani

tune of several thousand crores flowed. common sense. He was keen on understand- Many other elements of policy action from ing the infrastructural requirements of com- BSY showed his capacity to think holistical- panies that showed interest in investing in ly — integrating core urban needs into his Karnataka. The state’s progress was always grassroots vision. Conscious of the fact that in his heart. infrastructure development would be the A meeting of the National Integration prerequisite for any investment to fructify, Council, convened by the Congress-led UPA, Yediyurappa set out to improve road connec- enabled BSY to interact with his counter- tivity. It was during his tenure that not only parts from other states. Yediyurappa’s stat- Bengaluru and other corporations but also ure among chief ministers grew in propor- district headquarters and Tier III cities saw tion with the groundswell of support he had asphalting of roads. been enjoying in his own home turf. A word Besides the actual work, the elaborate of appreciation came even from a political ri- preparation he had made through his officers val — the then Home Minister, for handling a to showcase Karnataka, Yediyurappa saw sensitive law and order issue. A rare event in no dishonour in making conscious efforts politics that increased BSY’s stature. to comport himself well in the Anglophone Yet another important milestone in Yedi- environment of an investors’ summit, for the yurappa’s career came with the visit of Nar- sake of Karnataka. “If I commit a mistake, I endra Modi to interact with ministers of will be letting down the entire state. I should the state BJP government at a session held 116 not do that. I must be extra careful,” Yedi- in Mysuru in 2009. It demonstrated Modi’s yurappa had told some of his close associates love, affection and admiration for BSY, who before the start of GIM 2008. was by now seen as the kind of mass leader That event brought about a visible change and tough taskmaster in tune with the BJP’s in his entire demeanour. Hitherto tending needs. to be serious and grim-faced, the new Yedi- Many upheavals followed, of course, many yurappa was a welcome surprise, smiling twists and turns in the political career of and laughing as he interacted with IT hon- Yediyurappa. But his return to the BJP in ear- chos. Keen political observers were pleasant- ly 2014 and his fantastic victory in the same ly surprised to see this welcome transforma- year’s parliamentary elections from Shiva- tion. mogga now enabled him to interact with the During his tenure as CM, Yediyurappa also Prime Minister and Union ministers apart had interactions with a number of foreign from central leaders of other parties. dignitaries, including delegations from Swit- Returning as Chief Minister of the state zerland, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Sin- again in August 2019, Yediyurappa was in gapore and many other countries. During two minds whether to attend the World all these moments, BSY showed enormous Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, social tact, presence of mind, and abundant that was held in January 2020. When he

was told the advantages that would accrue including the chiefs of Mitsubishi, Swiss 117 to the state on account of his visit, Yedi- RE, NEC Corporation, Dassault, Lockheed yurappa decided to head to Davos. Martin, Arcelor Mittal, Novo Nardisk, Loho Group, Uber, GE, Coca Cola, Damal Group, “Sir, it is after 17 years that a chief min- Crescent Petroleum, DENSO Corporation, ister of Karnataka is visiting Davos,” a top Bharat Forge, Adani Group, Hitachi, Dalmia official told him. That brightened up the Cements etc. “It is amazing that a 77-year-old chief minister’s face. “Then we must make man was so active, that too in that freezing the best use of this visit. Ensure that we cold. He was dynamic and vibrant during all are prepared and equipped in all respects to the interactions. The comfort level he exhib- showcase Karnataka,” Yediyurappa told the ited with global industry heads was some- officer. I was privy to this talk between the thing to see,” said another officer who had chief minister and the officer, and no doubt accompanied the chief minister. could be entertained about his clarity and sincerity of intent. In fact, it was a sight also to see Yediyurap- pa holding close talks with his Madhya At Davos, Yediyurappa was a buzzing work- Pradesh counterpart Kamal Nath, who not aholic, keen and eager to meet IT giants and only belongs to a diametrically opposite pole industry heads. At the Karnataka pavilion, in politics but is also from the Doon School Yediyurappa was always fifteen minutes set. The ease and comfort with which he in- early for scheduled interviews/interactions teracted with top officers of the PMO and with dignitaries. The speed and finesse with the Centre was also appreciated. “My task which he navigated those interactions -- in- is to get maximum benefits to Karnataka, deed, the sheer scale of the professional cal- no matter whom I should meet or interact. I endar he set for himself at Davos — is some- do not stand on prestige when it comes to de- thing truly amazing. velopment of Karnataka,” Yediyurappa told this reporter, after his return from Davos. In back-to-back meetings, Yediyurappa met a whole global array of industry captains — BS Yediyurappa, the man from Bookanakere, is still growing, in stature and range, as a political leader. And is willing to grow and learn to adapt. The series of adap- tive transformations he has managed in his own personality -- never once abandoning his true self -- encapsulates the man. His live contact with the rural masses now blends seamlessly with the needs of glob- al conversations. And the qualities that he assiduously cultivated for that continuing growth rest well with his natural charisma.

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CTHHEIEF 119 As Chief Minister, BSY took decisions which were ahead of times. His budget presentations influenced change, signalling a new dawn for Karnataka.

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BUDEGT SPEECH 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9 | J U LY 1 7, 2 0 0 8 PERFORM & REFORM During the last five years, no doubt that the economic growth in our 123 our national economy has state is going to be affected by the prevail- achieved a growth rate of ing uncertainty at the national and inter- 8.7 per cent. But, in view of national level. the present economic condi- tions, characterized by high rate of infla- Within a month of taking the responsibil- tion and tight monetary policy, the growth ity of the state’s administration, our gov- rate is likely to slow down. The rate of in- ernment has had to take steps to reduce flation at 11.89 per cent which is the high- the impact of increases in the prices of est in the last seven years has adversely petroleum products by reducing sales tax. affected the prices of food grains and ed- Due to the reduction of sales tax on petrol, ible oils, causing severe hardship to the diesel, etc., we have to face a reduction of poor people. The measures taken so far about Rs.380 crores in our revenues. Due by the Government of India in improving to reduction in state sales taxes, the price supplies and controlling prices through of petrol has gone down by Rs.1.35 per litre monetary policy have had limited impact. and the price of diesel has been reduced by The Reserve Bank of India has initiated 65 paise per litre. The price of cooking gas several measures to tighten the monetary has also been reduced by Rs.10.34 for a cyl- policy for bringing a balance in financial inder. Even after taking these initiatives, management. In this background, there is the prevailing prices of petroleum prod- ucts in our state are higher than those in

other states. The reason for this is that the oil companies have fixed their basic pric- es for sale in Karnataka at a higher level. I have appealed to the Government of India to set right this imbalance. The state has got limited financial re- sources and very restricted fiscal space to control such high inflation. Therefore, I request the Government of India through this house to take effective measures to control inflation. STATE OF ECONOMY As the Hon’ble Members are aware the growth of Karnataka’s economy during the last six years has been adversely affected due to adverse seasonal conditions and the consequent poor performance in the sector of agriculture. During the 10th Five Year 124 Plan the growth of the Gross State Domes- tic Product was at an average of 6 per cent per annum (at constant prices of 1999-2000) as compared to 7.8 per cent per annum of the Gross Domestic Product of the Country. The growth of the state’s economy has im- proved from 6.2 per cent in 2006-07 to about 7 per cent during 2007-08 taking the GSDP to Rs.2,15,282 crores (at current prices). The per capita income at current prices was es- timated to be Rs.37,576 during 2007-08 as per advance estimates. The bulk of the GSDP is contributed by the services sector which has a share of 55.72 per cent followed by the secondary sector including manufacturing and min- ing with a share of 25.16 per cent. The primary sector (Agriculture and allied

125 activities) which provide employment to high level of growth of over 9 per cent in about 56 per cent of the state’s work force the past will need to be supported to sus- is estimated to contribute 19.13 per cent of tain and accelerate its growth using the the GSDP. favourable factors of human resources and the knowledge base in the state. The During the 11th Five Year Plan period it manufacturing sector which has shown a shall be the state’s endeavour to step up the growth rate of about 6 to 7 per cent in the rate of growth to about 9 per cent which recent years needs to be supported to fur- will correspond to the growth target for ther improve its performance. The above the country. The sectoral composition of factors point to the conclusion that while the GSDP of Karnataka and the sluggish the state needs to mobilise larger invest- growth of the agricultural sector point to ments in the agricultural sector it will the need for accelerating the growth in the also have to attract increasing amounts of primary sector from less than 2 per cent to private investments in the industrial and over 4 per cent in the near future. Similar- services sectors. ly, the services sector which has shown a

STATE FINANCE GSDP during the same period. As a result the state’s debt stock which amounted to Even though the growth of Karnataka’s Rs.60588 crores is within 30 per cent of the economy has been somewhat below the GSDP, by 2007-08. The total debt servicing national average during the recent years liability including interest payments dur- the state’s fiscal performance during the ing 2007-08 was Rs.6018 crores amounting recent years has shown considerable im- to14.73 per cent of the state’s revenue re- provement, thanks to a set of fiscal reforms ceipts. adopted since the year 2000-01. This has resulted in the state achieving and main- The path of fiscal reforms adopted by the taining a revenue surplus position every Government of Karnataka has received year since 2004-05 besides containing the the acclaim and support of the 12th Fi- fiscal deficit to less than 3 per cent of the nance Commission and the Central Gov- 126

ernment. The state’s example in adopting 127 fiscal reforms legislation as far back as 2002 has been emulated by other states in the country and make it a model state. the subsequent years. The state has also The blueprint for realising the full poten- benefited considerably by the debt consol- idation and waiver scheme recommended tial of the state for development is being by the 12th Finance Commission. worked out in the form of a vision docu- ment ‘Karnataka 2020’ by a team set up for At this juncture it is necessary for the the purpose. This blue print will unfold state to carry forward the implementation the strategy for achieving the total erad- of the fiscal reforms measures adopted in ication of poverty, eliminating regional the past to ensure financial stability on a imbalances in the state, upgrading the fa- long term basis. It will therefore be im- perative on our part to continue to reduce non development and revenue expendi- ture and conserve resources for capital in- vestments. KARNATAKA’S DEVELOPMENT: A VISION Karnataka is acclaimed the world over as a progressive state. Its capital Bangalore is among the foremost centres of technol- ogy at the global level. The quality of hu- man resources in the state has the poten- tial to put the state in the forefront of the developed regions in the country. During the last six decades since independence the state has achieved considerable pro- gress, and yet we have a long way to go in realising our development dreams. The present development ranking of the state is 7th position among the major states of the country. This is not in keeping with the immense potential and the high aspi- rations of the people of Karnataka. The vision of our government is to put Karna- taka at the top of the developed states of

cilities for an orderly and comfortable life to create 10 lakh additional employment for the people in both rural and urban ar- opportunities in the growing manufac- eas, and promoting social and economic turing and services sectors with a period equality in the state. I request the people of five years; of the state, leaders of all political parties lThe creation of infrastructure for indus- and elected peoples representatives to trial development in all the districts and co-operation in preparing this blue pring to promote industrial corridors across the by giving suggestions. state; Our government would like to lay the lThe promotion of public private part- foundation for a prosperous Karnataka nership for the speedy development of during the next five years by following a highways, railway lines, ports, airports, certain development strategy: industrial estates, and power generation lOver 60 per cent of the people of Karna- plants for the industrial development of taka depend upon agriculture and relat- the state; ed activities for their livelihood. It shall lThe conservation of the cultural and 128 be the endeavour of the government to linguistic heritage and the development promote the overall development of agri- of arts and literature to enrich the cultur- culture, horticulture, animal husbandry, al life of the people. Further, to promote fisheries, sericulture, and related activ- tourism to highlight the splendour of ities in order to make these occupations Karnataka’s heritage and natural beauty; remunerative and sustainable ; lThe implementation of special meas- lBasic necessities of housing, water sup- ures for supporting the economic and so- ply, sanitation, roads, electricity, health cial advancement of the weaker sections and educational services shall be provid- and the minorities; ed to all the people living in over 56000 vil- lThe conservation of the richness and lages and hamlets of the state; variety of the State’s flora and fauna and lThe cities and towns of the state includ- the protection of environment to ensure ing Bangalore , which is the pride of In- the quality of life of the State’s citizens; dia, shall be provided with infrastructure lTo nurture the democratic traditions and civic amenities befitting the progres- and institutions of the state including sive image of the state within the shortest the Panchayat Raj institutions and urban possible time; local bodies for efficient, responsive and l The development of human resources citizen oriented governance.

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FOCUSFARMER2008-2011 131 BSY's focus on agriculture has always been evident since the beginning of his political career, and his initial three budgets (2008-2011) reflected his deep concern for upliftment of the sector

2008-2011 MA STAATTE TTHEATRS First State to unveil ‘Vision 2020’ for comprehensive development and thereby provide a model for the entire country Farmers extend- Weavers ed short-term loans and fishermen from co-operative continued to societies and commercial get loans at banks at the lowest interest rate of 132 the rate of 3% 1%interest A special First Bhagyalakshmi legislature state Schemes' maturity session was held to bring out value enhanced to to discuss issues the Semi of agriculture Conductor A1 lakh and rural devel- Policy opment Established ‘Organic Farming Mission ‘ for reducing A State-level dependence on chemical fertilisers Knowledge Commission was set up Farmers study visit to China and Israel was organised to experience and understand latest agricultural practices

Manthana First state to implement ‘Bhoochetana’ Scheme for increasing agricultural 133 A brainstorming productivity by adopting scientific cultivation practices in dry lands session held for dis- cussing development Introduced ‘Janaspandana’ for on the issues with officials spot redressal of the grievances of the people - an initiative to take the govern- and people's ment to the doorsteps of the people representatives Appreciation for organising ‘Kaushalya’ First (Skills Development) training pro- to intro- grammes and Udyog Melas (Job Fairs) duce e-pay- to provide jobs and job training to the ments since unemployed youth. 2009 Karnataka is in the forefront among the States which have adopted e-Tendering Karnataka RECOGNITION FROM ALL CORNERS has secured the first prize for Karnataka stood second in overall implementation of PMGSY in the country Panchayat Empow- erment & Ac- KSRTC and other public countability Transport Corporations have received more than 30 National Dharwad, Belagavi and International Awards and Kalaburagi districts during the last 3 years. received National awards for successful implementation KSRTC received Award from Gov- of NREG Programme ernment of India for IT services. Karnataka was the first State to completely introduce electronic ticket- National recognition to the State's design ing system in the Public Transport buses and received the Union and fabrication of low-floor buses for ur- Urban Development Ministry's Award for Excellence ban transport under JNURM Scheme. The State received the Union Urban Development Ministry's 2009 Award for Excellence for introduction of completely transparent electronic recruitment system for drivers.

2008-2011 PRIME MINISTER'S CIVIL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD IN 2009 National Water KUIDFC received the National National Award for the Urban Water Award 2009 e-governance award ‘Sujala’ Watershed under Public Private Partnership for introducing programme category in five districts Panchatantra software Three Awards from ‘National Urban Water Supply Awards 2009’ for effective management of water supply by Hubli-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Chitradurga and Kundapura towns. 5 cities of Karnataka received central governments ‘Swachata Award’. Mysore city is in second position. 134 Sujala water- shed programme is implemented in 6 districts where dry land cultivation is in practice. 3 National awards for this programme. In the area of Financial India Tech Best Bio diversity award for the state bio diversity Reforms, Bangalore Water Excellence Award for board from the National Bio Diversity Board board got First prize from introducing IT in urban central urban development Administration. State International UITP-ITF Award for best departments ‘National innovation in Public Transport Urban Water Awards’. got 2nd prize

4 local bodies Information De- Karnataka is one of REVISION OF POLICIES of the State re- partment received the few states in the ceived ‘Green Leaf 2nd prize for ‘Bidiri country to adopt Several existing policies have been revised Award’ for effective ware tabloo’ in e-Tendering and and comprehensive new policies in tune with urban waste man- the Republic day e-Procurement. Con- the current requirements have been framed agement parade 2010 ferred with the Na- to effectively utilize the States available natural tional Award along resources and vast pool of manpower in order to 4 urban local bodies got ‘Icon with ‘Asia Award’ for achieve all round development of the State. SWM-2009’ Awards effective implemen- tation b Industrial Policy b Mining Policy bTextile Policy b Semi Conductor Policy b IT Policy Enhancement b BT Policy b Wine Policy of rural income by b Tourism Policy b Renewed Energy Policy ensuring stability in b New SEZ Policy b Comprehensive Agri agriculture and agri Business Development Policy 2011 related activities NEW LEGISLATIONS Developing Emphasis on 135 the state as boosting job oriented 2009: b Karnataka Prevention of Violence a responsive, growth through the against Medical Staff and Destruction of knowledge based traditional skills of the Properties of Medical Institutions Bill 2009. working classes b Kaginele Development Authority Bill society 2009. b Karnataka State Law University BIll 2009 Ensuring Maintaining a harmonious balance b Karnataka State Gangubai Hanagal quality health between industrialization and urbanization Music & Fine Arts University Bill 2009. care facilities in a systematic manner 2010 to all b Agricultural Sciences University Bill 2010 b Horticultural Sciences University VISION 2020 Ensuring Empower- Bridging the gap be- Bill 2010 b Karnataka Border Area availability of ment of women tween socially backward Development Authority Bill 2010 power and in economic, and weaker sections b Karnataka Sanskrit University Bill 2010 improvement social and with the rest of society b Azim Premji University Bill 2010 of infra- political structure for spheres bu Protection and 2011 increasing providing nurturing of Karnata- b Karnataka Civil Services (Doctors and other economic sufficient ka’s rich cultural staff transfer and control) Bill 2011 b Karnataka productivity opportunities heritage State Public Documents Bill 2011 b Karnataka National Law School Bill 2011 b Karnataka temporary job oriented courses employees merger Bill 2011 b Karnataka underground water (Recharging, Maintenance and Control) Bill 2011

2008-2011SSEUEDCSCOEF SS About 7.02 lakh For the first time in the history of Indian States, a separate quintals of sub- agricultural budget of more than Rs 17,000 crore was presented sidized seeds worth along with annual budget of 2011-12 Rs 89 crore were distributed to more than 27 lakh beneficiaries Many new schemes including ‘Suvarna Bhoomi’ which provides for an 136 incentive of A10,000 - 10 lakh The State achieved a record food small and 20L grains production of 130 lakh tonnes marginal during 2010-11 farmers across farmers practising dry Farm mechanization implements the state were land farming like power tiller, diesel pumpsets announced in worth more than Rs 108 crore were the budget . were extended financial distributed to 84,467 Orders were incentive of Rs 1,000 each beneficiaries across the State issued for the as one-time benefit and Rs implementation A83.56 cr of all new 200 crore was allocated schemes. for this programme during 2009-10 spent towards crop insurance scheme

30,735 The yield in dry lands has increased between after the implementatin of Krushi hondas (farm Bhoochethana Scheme. ponds) were This programme is under constructed at a cost implementation in an area of 12 lakh of Rs 30 crore under hectares in 90 taluks coming under Suvarna Krishi Honda 16 districts. Bhoo Chethana Scheme Yojane will be extended to an area of 45lakh hectares covering all districts Organic Farming 137 Mission was con- 245 Krishi stituted for the first Melas (Agri time. 83,000 farm- fairs) were ers were enrolled for organized by adopting organic spending farming practices. Rs 10.50 crore spent. A14 cr 76,000 hectares were brought under organic farming. Drip Irrigation was made compulsory to preserve under groundwater. Antharaganga Micro Irrigation Corporation was constituted to extend technical assistance. Free electricity up to 10 HP IP sets for 18 lakh farmers. Rs 2,300 crore spent towards free electricity supply. In order to popularise organic farming among the farmers, a new programme called ‘CM’s visit to village once in a month’ was started. Under this programme, the Chief Minister directly interacted with the organic farmers. This became one of the most popular programmes in the state.

2008-2011COOPERATION 19.78 lakh FOR ALL farmers were issued Kisan Credit Karnataka has the distinction of starting the first co-operative society in the entire country. The society was started in 1905. By cards 2011, there were 35,000 co-operative societies in the State with a membership of over 2 crore. 9.68 lakh beneficiaries have so far been treat- ed as out patients under Yashaswini Health Insurance Scheme. 3.46 lakh beneficiaries were operated upon. Rs 309.89 crore spent for the 138 treatment as well as surgeries. At the end of the financial year 2010-11, 14.32 lakh farmers received farm loans to the tune of E-Tendering introduced by 45 A4,647 APMCs in the State by spending cr A16.86 cr 12,400Milk Co-operative Unions started since 2008

Construction of 28 warehouses with a capacity of 84,000 metric tonnes is completed at a cost of Rs 401 crore. The remaining 27 warehouse buildings are at the final stage. Karnataka 55 The production of milk in 139 Co-operative the State increased by 5 lakh Society Act was warehouses were litres (an increase of 14%) after the amended and the constructed with a introduction of financial incentive scheme. The collection of milk in new Act capacity of 1.50 the societies touched an all-time introduced lakh metric high of 41 lakh litres a day. tonnes. Under the Milk 1,76,417 incentive scheme, a sum of Karnataka Government Self-help extended a financial assis- Rs. 616.28cr groups have tance of Rs 400 crore as been formed Deposit fund to marketing was provided to 6 lakh women through agricul- federation during 2010-11. milk producers. ture co-operative Financial assistance was in- societies and creased to Rs 550 crore. D.C.C Banks. Rs 343 crore 84retired veterinary collected doctors were reap- pointed on contract basis to meet the shortage of staff during 2008-09. 113 veterinary doctors were appointed through direct recruitment during 2009-10

2008-2011 EARTHY ATTENTION Horticulture crops in the State extended to an area of 20 lakh hectares during 2008-2011. Production of horticulture products reached 150 lakh tonnes per annum . Rs 3,556 crore worth of horticulture produce was exported. Karnataka stood first in exporting flowers and gherkins. Flowers worth Rs 50 crore and gherkins worth Rs 245 crore were exported. New Horticulture New Horticulture During College started in Kolar Colleges were 2010-11 under Rs 3.75 crore spent. New established in National Horticul- University of Horticultural Bidar, Bagalkot, tural Mission Sciences started at Bagalkot Mysore, Sirsi, Hiriyur and A 119.36 A21 cr spent Koppal. cr New Wine Policy Implemented. released. Rs. 25.10 crore spent . Rs. 140 117.60 released for Micro Irrigation The area under Horticulture crops was expanded by about 1 lakh hectares during 2010-11. This resulted in the increased production of 11.42 lakh tonne horticultural crops An exclusive research station was established at The total value of horticulture crops Sringeri to control yellow leaf disease affecting exported from State touched arecanut plantations. Rs 2 crore was provided. A3,557 cr

8cr Matsya Mela (Fish Fair) fingerlings were stocked in organized at 482 tanks and reservoirs at Bangalore an expenditure of Rs 8 crore Palace Grounds was a success Around Construction of 63 M length breakwater/ groyne with an outlay of Rs 300.00 lakh was A5cr taken up in Gangolli fishing harbour. was spent for main- 141 tenance of link roads of coastal districts A20 cr 178 spent towards Ice Plants production of and Cold fish seeds under Storages Inland Fisheries received a Development power subsidy Scheme, of Rs 4.32 crore A10 cr allocated for developing Koderi Fishing Port - Rs 8.22 crore spent

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THE TWO BIG Es 143 2008-2011 EDUCATION & ENERGY Education has always been a priority for BSY; his thinking being that to elevate the society, enlightenment is necessary. His other focus has been on developing resources for energy. Both sectors have evolved in the state under his leadership

2008-2011 BRINGING LIGHT The State was facing a deficit of around 2,500 MW. The demand for electricity was also continuously increasing. This was evident by the total quantity of 39,774 million units consumed during 2010-11 compared to 36,118 million units during 2009-10. BSY's government purchased power from private producers to meet the demand. His government planned to increase the annual availability of power by about 1,000 MW by the next 3 years 1,300MW of power Niranthara Jyothi CFL Bulbs purchased daily during Scheme launched, im- distributed to 115 2010-11 to meet the deficit plemented in two stages lakh houses under across 126 taluks with an expenditure of “Belaku” Scheme, ex- A2,123 cr144 Total established Power pected to save 3,300 power generation million units of electricity capacity including generation and Order issued to pro- public and private capacity increased by production was 3,532 MW vide Rs 100 crore for reg- ularisation of 1 Lakh un- 10,640MW. authorised irrigation pump sets 746 km Order issued of gas to provide Rs 100 crore pipeline being for regularisation of laid from 1 lakh unauthorised Dabhol to irrigation pumpsets. Bangalore - Distribution of Rs 4,400 energy-efficient crore is being pumpsets to spent farmers taken up in Doddaballapur taluk on pilot basis

1,320 MW The Government initiated power project several reform measures to make by power com- public distribution system more pany of Karnata- transparent. ka at Ghatap- EFFECTIVE PUBLIC rabha DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Approval for 1 Software to prevent misappro- 145 establishing Edlapur (800 priation in distribution of kero- First unit of Udupi MW) and Unit-3 Bellary sene and ration. power project of 600 Thermal Plant(700 MW) MW started. Second Unit Coal-based power project 2 Separate Yellow colour- of 4,000 MW capacity was painted vehicles to prevent of 600 MW being implemented at Ku- misrouting of ration capacity dugi of Bijapur district . Ac- quisition of land was in 3 Toll free number 1800-425-9339 synchronised. progress. for complaints. 2,944 complaints received; 1,796 redressed PROGRESS OF ELECTRICITY PROJECTS 4 Vigilance Committee, Food MoU signed for starting 1,600 MW. Thermal Guarantee Committee, Food Power Project at Chattisgarh. Final Notification Security Committee formed at Fair issued for acquiring 1,260 acres of land. Price Shop, Grama Panchayat and Rs 141 crore paid for land acquisition District level respectively for effective functioning of PDS 5 11,99,700 Anthyodaya and 84,82,648 BPL ration cards issued 6 Campaign to identify bogus cards started by linking the ex- isting cards to electricity RR No in urban areas and house number at villages 7 Annapoorna Ahara Bhandara started on pilot basis to distrib- ute ration on all days.

2008-2011 QUALITY EDUCATION For the first time in the state, the government provided free bicycles to all 8th standard students of Government and Aided High Schools. 20.54 lakh students were benefited. Rs 125 crore was provided for free bicycles scheme during 2011-12 Nali Kali Scheme has A 2 cr become very popular. It has been implemented released towards in 40,137 Government interest subsidy Kannada Medium Prima- on educational ry Schools and extended loan scheme which up to 3rd standard. 7 lakh benefits 24,000 children benefited poor students 146 National Primary Education Scheme was started. 74 Model Schools were established. States share was A50 cr released for textbooks, free of cost to 11 lakh students of government schools from 1st to 10th standard Sanchi Honnamma Uniforms worth and Sir C V Raman Rs 90 crore distributed Scholarships worth free of cost to 57 lakh Rs 1 crore and students and Income Rs 80.50 lakh Certificate for admis- given for 5,000 sion to Rural Govern- and 1,600 students ment Primary Schools respectively exempted

HIGHER EDUCATION 1 Development works worth Rs 5 crore completed at Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur New 2 Rs 2 crore spent for develop- universities ment activities of Music and started: Davangere performing Arts University at Mysore University, Karnataka Sanskrit University, 3 Rs 9.25 crore spent out of Rs 10 Vijayanagara Sri crore for the activities of new Krishnadeveraya University, university at Davangere Janapada University, Music University, Rani 4 13,000 Teaching Staff newly re- Chennamma cruited University 5 Rs 10 crore allocated for the devel- A10 cr opmental activities of Music and Janapada Universities during 2011-12 for construction of Government Pol- 6 Apart from Bangalore, for the 147 ytechnic College first time, CET counselling start- building at Bidar ed at Shimoga, Mangalore and Gul- barga Monthly food 232 Kittur Rani allowance of hostel 7 Rs 10,000 paid by government Chennamma Girls students increased, towards admission fee of poor Residential Schools 66.68 lakh students meritorious students pursuing techni- started in most back- benefited cal courses through CET ward taluks. 8 Expert Committee constituted to address CET seat allotment issue A52 lakh released 9 Rs 10 crore grant for each uni- versity at Tumkur, Davangere and Bijapur 10 Rs 5 crore for Hampi University 2,821 High School Teachers and 11,037 Primary 11 Approval for starting Azim Prem- School Teachers newly appointed ji and Alliance Universities in private sector

2008-2011PRORAOD GTORESS 5,970 Km of District Main Roads Developed 148 3,713 Km of 1,137 Km of road DEVELOPMENTOF road and 68 completed under 10,000 KM OF ROAD bridges built Length of road Roads connecting District under RIDF. Suvarna Road and 322 bridges Head quarters to District Development Headquarters developed by Project KRDCL at a cost Connecting roads of Rs 842 crore from State border 734 Km of to District and Taluk 1,494 Km of road road develop- Headquarters completed un- ment under State Highway renewal der SDP. plan by spending Rs 53 crore D2,046cr D795 cr D223 cr D202 cr D53 cr D241 cr D842 cr

DEVELOPMENT OF PORTS A 19 cr A19 cr spent for prevention of sea spent for development erosion in coastal areas and maintenance of 10 small ports SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 149 A high-level committee constituted to implement the recommendations of Dr D M Nanjundappa Committee to redress regional imbalance A4,605 cr spent during the last three years for the development of 114 backward taluks under the special development plan Special emphasis given to Education, Public Health, Skill Development and Rural Development in the SDP of 2009-10. A2,123.61 cr released and Rs 2,118.31 crore spent under SDP during 2010-11. Rs 2,975 crore allocated for 2011-12

2008-2011 IHNETAHELTPIHNK OF Arogya Bandhu Scheme started on PPP basis at 56 primary health centres Infant mortality rate in the state reduced from 45 to 41 (per 1,000). Mothers mortality rate reduced from 218 to 213. The rate of institutional delivery went up from 63% to 93% 2.18cr calls received and 10.77 lakh precious 150 lives saved under Panchakarma Arogya Kavacha 108. Hospital with 100- Under the Vajpayee 517 Ambulances were bed capacity was operating across all the started at Mysuru by districts spending A3crArogya Shree Scheme, started in Kalaburagi and Belagavi divisions, 32.5 lakh BPL families of 13 districts A23.58 cr covered. 8,740 beneficiaries availed the facility under spent for surgeries of 5,769 schoolchildren under Suvarna the scheme which provided Arogya Chaitanya Scheme free treatment/surgery up to Rs 2 Lakh. Rs 40 crore was allotted for the scheme 998 out of 2,310 primary health centres converted in 2011-12 into 24x7 service units