KARNATAKA MANIFESTO 2018 - 2023
PROGRESS W I T H CONGRESS
Contents
I. Progress with Congress 03 II. Karnataka-“The State of many firsts” Driving Excellence and Progress Across All Sectors 04 III. Con nuing Progress Through Congress 07 IV. Progress Made And The Road Ahead 08 1. Agriculture 09
2. Educa on, Sports and Culture 12
3. Energy 15
4. Governance 16 5. Health and Nutri on 19 6. Industrial Development 21 7. Informa on Technology & Biotechnology 23 8. Infrastructure 25 9. Irriga on 27 10. Law and Jus ce 28 11. Rural Development 30 12. Skilling and Employment 32 13. Social Jus ce 34 14. Tourism 38 15. Urban Development, Transporta on & Environment Sustainability 39 16. Women Empowerment & Child Development 42
V. Summary 44
1 2 Progress with Congress The Indian Na onal Congress (INC) has once again pioneered an en rely new way of preparing our elec on manifesto. Indian Na onal Congress’s spirit of being a true representa ve of the developmental aspira ons of the people is reflected in this manifesto. Our manifesto captures and represents the voice and aspira ons of the people of Karnataka and a new vision for the State.
This manifesto is the result of several interac ons we have had with people from all across sec ons of society in the various districts and villages and ci es that makes up this great state.
We are pleased to present the result of our work - this “People’s Manifesto” of Karnataka - our vision and pledge for the inclusive growth and development of the people of this great state.
Your party, the Indian Na onal Congress, seeks your vote and support with a solemn pledge to con nue to make Karnataka the most sustainable, thriving, progressive and happy state of the country.
The people of Karnataka have given themselves a republic that is socialis c, secular and democra c, and a cons tu onal system that celebrates its plurality. Karnataka’s strength is built upon a diversity of religions, cultures, ideas and opinions. For the Congress Party, equality of opportunity has meant that every ci zen, irrespec ve of one’s economic status, caste, religion or gender, is equal.
India’s Cons tu on celebrates the country’s plurality by providing linguis c and religious rights to every ci zen and a set of individual rights. While the first ensures space for religious and linguis c minori es, the second protects freedom of opinion and the right to dissent. Of late, a certain poli cal party has made repeated assaults on this pluralism by both covert and overt disrup ve acts. Through this manifesto, the INC would like to reaffirm its commitment to respec ng, defending and protec ng Karnataka’s pluralism in the coming years as it has always done in the past.
3 Congress - Driving Excellence and Progress Across All Sectors
received in the last 18 months, accoun ng for KARNATAKA a whopping 45% of the all India investment inten ons. Pioneering policies, strong “ administra on & a dynamic ecosystem makes THE STATE Karnataka a global investment hub. 15 major companies making fresh investments will OF MANY generate 15,000+ job opportuni es. Ÿ #1 State in Manufacturing Excellence: Apart ” from IT and BT, Karnataka also tops the country in Manufacturing Excellence, with the FIRSTS best manufacturing process ra o at 2.63. The state has received 10% of India’s total investment in Manufacturing, while 32% of the manufacturing sector’s share in Ÿ First State to adopt a Unified Agriculture e- investments is a racted by Karnataka. Marke ng Pla orm: Karnataka was the first Ÿ #1 State with Pioneering Policies: Karnataka state to leverage the power of technology is na onally renowned for its pioneering with online trading in agro markets, giving policies, aimed to support innova on and farmers the choice to sell their produce at enterprise: Karnataka Electronics System preferred prices. As a result, farmers have Design and Manufacturing (KESDM) Policy realised 38% more income for their produce. 2017-22, Karnataka Anima on Visual Effects, The Government of India has now encouraged Gaming and Comics Policy (AVGC), Mul - all states to adopt the same model. Sector Startup Policy, etc. Ÿ First State to transfer input subsidies through Ÿ First City in India to have its own logo - Parihara online pla orm Rs.1459.1 crores has Bangalore been directly transferred to Aadhar-linked Ÿ bank accounts of 21.9 lakh farmers. #1 State in IT Exports: The IT Hub of India, Karnataka is home to 3500+ IT companies & Ÿ First State to provide Unified Mobile Pla orm has the dis nc on of being the fourth largest with 4000 government and private services tech cluster in the world. With an export value Ÿ First State to formulate a one of its kind policy worth 3 lakh crores in 2017, Karnataka has a for agriculture tourism and agriculture start- lion’s share of around 38% of all Indian IT ups exports, making it an indisputable leader in IT Ÿ First State to Launch Universal Health exports. It has the highest growth rate in the Coverage: With a vision of Health for All, country at 30.6%. Karnataka is the first in the country to Ÿ #1 Biotech Hub in India: With over 228 announce Universal Health Coverage via a Biotech companies & 65 + Biotech Start-Ups, comprehensive Arogya Bhagya Scheme. This is Karnataka accounts for 35% of bio-tech slated to benefit 1.4 crore households in the industry revenue of the country, with a third state, with priority households to avail of the country’s BT exports. To further boost benefits free of cost. the bio-economy & ensure its contribu on is Ÿ First State to establish free dialysis centres at significant in India’s $100 billion biotech sub-district level hospitals. Total dialysis sector, Government of Karnataka recently centres proposed- 171. Total func onal- 67. approved the Karnataka Biotech Policy 2017- Services provided free of cost. 22. Ÿ #1 State in Investment Inten ons across the Ÿ #1 State for Start-Ups & Innova on: The hub Country: Karnataka tops the country in for innova on & enterprise, Karnataka is all investment proposals -Rs. 1.54 lakh crore set to house over 20,000 tech-based start-ups,
4 including 6,000 product start-ups by 2020 Ÿ First State to Launch Intelligent Transport through the first of its kind Mul Sector Start- System: Karnataka is renowned as the land of Up Policy. The policy will create a world-class innova ons and the introduc on of Intelligent ecosystem through strategic investment, & Transport System has brought much needed create 1.8 million job opportuni es. It will also efficiency and safety in public transport facilitate genera on of at least 25 innova ve systems. With ITS, commuters can get solu ons with a social impact in sectors like informa on about arrival and departure me healthcare, food security, clean environment of buses and bus shelters with LED boards and educa on for all. display real me informa on about the Ÿ #1 State in Silk Produc on: Due to the schedule of buses. encouragement provided for the produc on Ÿ First State to have unitary University for rural of silk, 36,147 metric tons of silk have been development and Panchayat Raj. The produced in the past four years. With this, the University conducts Educa on, Research and state has maintained its first posi on in the Training in the field of Rural Development and produc on of silk in the country. Of the total Grassroots governance. The main goal of this silk produced in the country, the state's share University is to develop technology and is 48%, providing job opportuni es annually to adop on in rural areas to pave the way to 12 lakh people. upgrade the living standards of rural people. Ÿ First State to provide interest free loans: For The University strives to uphold the twin the first me in the country, the Government concepts of Rural Reconstruc on and Reverse of Karnataka has provided interest free loans Migra on. up to Rs.3 lakhs; loans of up to Rs.10 lakhs are Ÿ First State to develop villagewise, village being distributed at just 3% interest. panchayatwise, Talukwise and Districtwise Ÿ #1 State in Distribu on of Smart Cards: Our Human Development Indices that will help us government has a sense of contentment Plan, Design and Implement schemes that will about distribu ng the highest number of provide an impetus to Human Development. smart cards i.e. 70 lakh smart cards to Ÿ First State to amend Karnataka Panchayat Raj unorganised labourers in the state, thereby Act to bring electoral reforms in PRI Elec ons providing them with a sense of security. by enac ng compulsory vo ng, NOTA, Ÿ First state to implement a Transgender Policy Prohibi on during en re period of Model Karnataka was the first state to implement a Code of Conduct etc., This concept is a leap transgender policy as a first step towards forward in deepening democra c values into des gma za on. rural administra on through people’s Ÿ First state with an Industrial Park Dedicated par cipa on. for Women: Karnataka houses the first ever Ÿ First State to establish Bapuji Seva Kendra, a Industrial tech park conceptualised, designed noble scheme of the government delivering and dedicated solely for women the most essen al 100 ci zen-centric services entrepreneurs. To further encourage (G2C) and (B2C) at Gram Panchayat Level. By entrepreneurship among women, end of 2017, we have delivered around Government of Karnataka has also reserved 52,13,815 services through the Bapuji Seva 20% of seats across 4 incubators for women & Kendra. launched a Rs. 10 Crore fund for women Ÿ First State to set up Gandhi Sakshi Kayaka entrepreneurs. So ware – An online upda on of all Ÿ First State to Announce Electric Vehicle & infrastructure schemes in 8 stages, from Energy Storage Policy: EV & ESP is a major planning to payment with geo-tagged thrust to the ‘Make in Karnataka’ ini a ve. photographs of each stage. This has ushered Launched with a vision to make Karnataka the in new heights of transparency and efficiency manufacturing hub of EVs, the policy aims to in execu on of civil works in rural set up new EV Manufacturing Zones, with an development. investment of around Rs. 31,000 Crores & Ÿ #1 Prize at E-Panchayat Award - Karnataka envisions se ng up charging sta ons in public has been awarded first prize in & private spaces. implementa on of ICT ini a ves in
5 panchayats, consecu vely for the past three Ÿ First State in India to iden fy the best years. performing Gram Panchayat in each Taluk Ÿ First State to establish ‘Namma Grama (Block). The Gandhi Grama Puraskara awards Namma Yojane’ (Our Village, Our Plan) – A are given annually on October 2nd, Gandhi very people-centric plan has been ini ated in Jayanthi. This has mo vated the Gram Karnataka through a Bo om Up Approach. Panchayats to deliver services to the rural Over 60,000 mee ngs including Gram Sabhas people more effec vely. were conducted to design GPDP and a Ÿ First State through the department of rural Budgetary provision has been made in the development and Panchayat Raj to make the Budget for implementa on of GPDP-Namma decision making process totally transparent, Grama Namma Yojane. by hos ng the decisions, direc ons and orders Ÿ Karnataka has ini ated a people’s movement of the Minister, along with the note sheets of to provide access to pure drinking water to all the file on the department website. The rural populace. At the end of 2017-18 around decision making process is transparent even 10,500 pure drinking water plants have been at GP level - by giving direct access to the commissioned, catering to over 2 crore rural video proceedings of Gram Panchayat/ Gram people. Sabha mee ngs under RTI in CD format to the Ÿ First State to provide – the Grievance people, hence empowering them. Redressal Authority, a statutory body in each district, a quasi judicial authority which has been cons tuted to redress the grievances of ci zens in rural areas.
6 CONTINUING PROGRESS THROUGH CONGRESS Why it is imperative for the people of KARNATAKA to choose CONGRESS
Achievements of the Congress Party in Karnataka Achievements of UPA I & II since Independence Ÿ Right to Informa on Act Ÿ As per Jawarlal Nehru’s Vision se ng up of - Ÿ Right to Educa on Act ISRO, NAL, DRDO, BEL, BEML, BGML, IIM Ÿ Food Security Act Ÿ Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to Ÿ Mahatma Gandhi Na onal Rural Employment professional colleges Guarantee Act (MNREGA) Ÿ A Transparent System created for Ÿ Viability Report for se ng up of LNG Terminal appointment of Teachers at Mangalore Ÿ Crea on of Rajiv Gandhi Health University in Ÿ Kochi – Mangalore gas pipeline project Bengaluru Ÿ Right to Fair Compensa on, Transparency in Ÿ Crea on of Visveswaraiah Technology Land Acquisi on and Rehabilita on & University, Belagavi Rese lement Act for farmers Ÿ Passed the Kudala Sangama Development Ÿ Company’s Act Board Act to commemorate the memory of Ÿ Dabhol to Bengaluru Gas Pipe Line – GAIL Basaveshwara both at Kudala Sangama and Ÿ Crea on of City Gas for supply of gas to Basavakalyan households with the Kochi-Ku anad- Ÿ 4% reserva on to minority Muslims in Bengaluru-Mangalore Gas Pipeline Project Government appointments Ÿ Crea on of Strategic Reserves of crude oil at Ÿ Se ng up of Jindal Vijayanagara Steel Ltd Padur in Mangalore and Udupi Ÿ Construc on of Alma Dam Ÿ “Namma Metro”M etro Rail in Bengaluru Ÿ Implementa on of the recommenda on of Ÿ Created Mangalore Special Economic Zone the Havanur Commission Report and (MSEZ) - one of India’s successful SEZs MSEZ Chinnappa Reddy Commission for OBCs has emerged as one of the most vibrant Ÿ Se ng up the Interna onal Airport at opera onal mul -product SEZs in India. - Mangalore Ÿ Expansion on MRPL Mangalore Refinery & Ÿ Se ng up the KEMPEGOWDA Interna onal Petrochemicals Ltd. Airport, Bengaluru Ÿ Establishment Of Centres Of Excellence - Ÿ Created the Alma Dam- hydroelectric Agritech, Aerospace, Machine Learning & Big project on the Krishna River Data, AI, IoT, Robo cs, Anima on, Cyber Ÿ Ghataprabha Major Irriga on Project. Security Ÿ Opening up of Bagur Naveli Tunnel, Ÿ UPA Government has granted Special Status Kadabagha e Tunnel and Cha amagere 371 J to Six Backward districts of Hyderabad Tunnel Karnataka Region. The State Government has Ÿ Crea on of Krishna Jala Bhagya Nigama approved the ac on plan to speed up the Ÿ Crea on of Cauvery Neeravari Nigama development in the Region, the required Ÿ Crea on of Visveshwaraiah Jala Nigama for a alloca ons have been provided. Drought Free Karnataka Ÿ Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. Ÿ Interna onal Tech Park Bangalore (ITPB) - the icon of India's IT success story, Electronic City developed by our government and made Bangalore the Silicon Valley of India.
7 Progress Made & The Road Ahead
Ÿ Basavanna, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. B.R Ambedkar, Smt. Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh and Devaraj Urs are the sources of inspira on for our development model. Ÿ Ever since the Congress returned to power on its own in May 2013, the people of Karnataka have seen rapid improvements in their socio- economic condi ons as evident in all the socio-economic indicators. Ÿ The Three day Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Interna onal Conference was a meaningful tribute to the Father of the Indian Cons tu on and his thoughts. Ÿ With a geographical area of 1,91,791 square kms a per capita income of Rs. 1,59,893 during 2016-17, Karnataka is one of the most prosperous and progressive state of its size in India.
8 Agriculture: Harvesting Progress Through Agriculture
INC is dedicated to work towards the overall empowerment of farmers in Karnataka by ensuring improved produc vity and income security through climate resilient technologies, value addi on and reformed market network to help them achieve their right to a sustainable livelihood.
Our Key Achievements Commi ees to facilitate and regulate the marke ng of agricultural Ÿ The INC Government combated the commodi es. drought situa on efficiently and have Ÿ provided assistance to farmers. Seeds Na onal level seminar on Agriculture and fer lizers have been provided to Marke ng Reforms was organised in them on me. As many as 1.2 Lakhs 2015 at Hubbali. Farmponds have been constructed for Ÿ The State government has been farmers under the Krishi Bhagya providing Rs.5 as subsidy per litre to the Scheme. A large number of loans at zero milk producers across the State. interest being given to framers. Ÿ Hor culture sector has emerged as an Ÿ The INC Government have provided important component of the economy farmers and Stree Shakthi Groups of our State under the INC government. interest free loans up to three lakh. Ÿ Sericulture is the one of the major Farm loans worth Rs.8165 crore have employment genera ng sectors in the been availed by 22,27,506 farmers upto State. The government has been Rs.50000 each were waived on June providing subsidies to the farmers and 20th 2017. other infrastructure facili es to Ÿ As irriga on is one of the top priori es modernise the sericulture Industry. of the State government, the INC Ÿ The en re cost of supply of free power Government has earmarked Rs.50,000 to Agricultural sector has been made crore for Major and Medium and Minor good by the State Government through irriga on projects, crea ng irriga on subsidy. To provide a big push to solar capacity in 6,40,900 acres across the energy, government has published and State in the last four years. implemented its Solar Policy. Ÿ Animal Husbandry and livestock sector has been playing a significant role in the rural economy. Ÿ The State has established 161 Agricultural Produce Market
9 Creation of Agricultural Corridor Ÿ Detec on of disease in Animal Husbandry sector for Karnataka Ÿ Value addi on training and processing unit Karnataka with its ten different agro-clima c zones and other bounteous natural advantages offers immense opportuni es for high growth in A Vibrant Agricultural and Rural agriculture and allied sectors. The INC will launch Ecosystem an ini a ve for developing sustainable agribusiness enabled through an ‘Agricultural Ÿ Double the farmers income Corridor for Karnataka’ for agriculture and it’s Ÿ Cons tute a Statutory Farmers Income allied sectors covering produc on, infrastructure Commission to ensure basic livelihood for and industrial segments on an end to end farmers, agri-labourers and agricultural concept. households The corridor will focus on improving: Ÿ Compensate farmers against the loss of crop Ÿ produc on and produc vity revenues, owing to natural calamity or otherwise, through Annadaata Fund at a Ÿ reducing produc on cost and wastage state/district level Ÿ increasing value addi on Ÿ Provide 24x7 power to hor culture and Ÿ price stabilisa on Animal husbandry sector from June 1, 2018 Ÿ use of high tech agriculture technologies and Ÿ Ensure branding, product promo on outside explore gene cally modified varie es the state and enable farmers to realise be er Ÿ micro propaga on, micro value for their produce. E.g. Amul, Warana, irriga on/fer liza on Himachal/Kashmir apples etc Ÿ integrated nutrient management Ÿ Set up a one-of-its-kind federa on of silk Ÿ organic farming weavers to promote supply, trading and Ÿ integrated pest management marke ng Ÿ protected cul va on / greenhouse technology Ÿ Set up a Sona Massori Rice Research Centre at Raichur and Marke ng Centres at Koppal, Ÿ post-harvest management Gangavathi and Kushtagi Ÿ adop on of state of the art food processing Ÿ Establish a Co on Export, Research & technologies Marke ng Centre at Raichur to encourage Ÿ high unit value realisa on in export markets marke ng of export variety of co on etc. Ÿ Provide 100% tax subsidy to industries The above ini a ves will cover the territories from innova ng, manufacturing and selling Chamarajnagar to Belagavi covering 10 districts of products directly to farmer Karnataka running parallel to the Economic Ÿ To set up Millets Abhivrudhi Mandali Corridor, which is well fed by rivers. The agricultural corridor will include the following infrastructure: Make Horticulture sector a Bright Ÿ Packaging Units Spot Ÿ Processing Units Ÿ Promote PPP partnerships in developing Ÿ Preserva on agriculture-infrastructure, such as agriculture Ÿ Warehousing markets, warehouses, cold storage and Ÿ Cold Storage irriga on delivery and extension services. Ÿ Power sources Ÿ Exclusive cargo terminal in Bangalore and Mangalore Interna onal Airports for Ÿ Soil / crop health analysis; Floriculture/ Hor culture Ÿ Satellite imagery Ÿ Drone based survey; Ÿ Reduce was ng of water;
10 Productivity Growth of Animal Planter - Pepper Husbandry sector Ÿ Con nue and expand the pepper processing Ÿ Double the income of dairy farmers by units in Kodagu and Chikamagalur districts. providing them the required support for Ÿ Remove the APMC cess on pepper to boost increased produc on and market to sell their the prices and help pepper planters increase products produc on and offer be er marketability Ÿ Set up two Fish Agro-Processing Parks in each coastal district (U ara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi). Setting up of other Commodity Boards Sericulture sector Ÿ Our Government will establish a Commodity Board - comprising of pepper, cardamom, Ÿ Double the income of silk reelers areca, ginger, cashew and other products to Ÿ Create one of its kind “Sericulture Stability provide a pla orm to address the problems of Fund" to provide a cushion to the farmer. all these planters Ÿ Price Stability Fund will be created for the Planter - Co ee farmers dealing with the above commodi es Ÿ Special measures to tackle Arabica - white and incen ves will also be provided to stem borer menace - Coffee board to intensify encourage export of these commodi es research on white stem borer in collabora on with private research organiza on both Indian & foreign New organic farming department Ÿ Scholarship schemes for children of planta on Ÿ By forming a new Organic Farming workers and ny planters department under the Ministry of Agriculture, Ÿ Create a brand for coffee produced in our we will work towards ensuring 100% state pes cide-free Karnataka. Ÿ Create state-of-the-art coffee museums and Ÿ Government will facilitate the branding of research centers in Kodagu and Chikamagalur some of the agricultural commodi es to districts. enhance quality and enable be er prices in the country and abroad.
11 Education, Sports and Culture: Creating Vibrant Minds For A Progressive Future INC is devoted to build an equitable, inclusive and futuris c educa on system that promotes all round excellence by modernizing our educa onal ins tu ons, empowering teachers for higher performance and preparing students to avail the best opportuni es in life.
INC Government has taken Karnataka to the fi h posi on in the Educa on Development Index (EDI) in India with a score of 0.661, higher than the Indian average. INC has led Karnataka to become the one of the highest performing state in effec ve literacy rate which is now 82.47% for males and 68.08% for females. INC’s effort to make the educa on system of Karnataka more efficient is reflected in the fact that the average performance of our students in the state was significantly higher than the na onal average in English, Mathema cs, Science and Social Science (Source: Na onal Achievement Surveys)
INC will take advantage of the demographic dividend with a high quality of educa on, skill training, professional educa on with a roadmap that will achieve this goal. Our Key Achievements Ÿ The Department of Collegiate Educa on selected 2,034 Assistant Professors for filling Ÿ Our government set up Dr. B.R Ambedkar up vacant posts through KEA. School of Economics in Bengaluru. Ÿ Ÿ All eligible students belonging to minori es We have conducted Educa onal tours every are given scholarships year for SC, ST and OBC students in coordina on with the Department of Tourism Ÿ The Government has been providing free Ÿ laptops to 1.5 lakh students pursuing Medical, In Vidyasiri Scheme, we have extend financial Engineering, Polytechnic, Post Gradua on assistance (Rs. 1, 500) to poor OBCs to pursue Courses to draw them to IT based educa on. educa on, a 106% increase in progress was achieved. Ÿ A New University is being set up at Raichur to Ÿ promote higher educa on in Raichur and State cabinet has approved to distribute free Yadgir districts. laptops to students of 10th, 11th and 12th standards. Ÿ Bengaluru University has been bifurcated into Ÿ three – North, South and Central Universi es. We will also provide fee exemp on to the nearly 1.19 Lakh Girls in Aided Higher Ÿ The State Government has been Educa onal Ins tu ons. implemen ng various development Ÿ programmes for Socio-economic welfare of Successfully implemented the Free and the backward classes in the State. Financial Compulsory Educa on Act assuring assistance is being provided for the students elementary educa on to all children between with aid for higher studies in foreign the age group of 6 years and 14 years from Universi es. with a maximum allowance of Class 1 to Class 8. Rs. 10 lakh per annum Ÿ Ensured an equitable distribu on of schools Ÿ For OBC students we have built, 90,998 new in the five revenue divisions. total capacity hostels to help them pursue post-matric educa on.
12 School education (grades 1-12) Ÿ All college going students between 18 and 23 will be given a smart phone Ÿ Every child in Karnataka will be guaranteed 12 Ÿ years of school educa on of good quality, All administra ve ac vi es related to beginning in Grade 1. Our Government will be admissions, examina ons and transcripts will the guarantor and provide free educa on in be automated within the next 2 years. government schools un l Grade 12. Ÿ We will develop an Interna onal School of Ÿ Setup residen al schools for all the dropouts Architecture at Badami to take advantage of in order to enable them to con nue their the ancient architecture of Pa adakal, Ihole, studies Mahakuta and Bijapur Ÿ Ÿ The focus of educa on will be on achieving Vidyasiri scheme will be extended to all targeted learning outcomes. Exper se on students specifying learning outcomes, implemen ng pedagogies and measuring learning outcomes Performance assessment and will be developed. Ÿ Ensure that all vacant teacher posts, including professional development of government lecturer posts, are filled and will teacher's research and innovation also introduce regular crash course for A new Karnataka Science, Technology, Humani es training of teachers and Social science Founda on (KSTHSF) will be Ÿ Setup a sainik school in each division created to foster research in all these subjects. Ÿ Create Patyapusthaka Rachane Pradhikara Ÿ We shall give autonomy to private ins tu ons Technology integration and make compulsory extensive declara ons on the websites w.r.t staff qualifica on, details Internet connec vity both cable and WiFi along of infrastructure, fee structures etc. with other technologies and infrastructure at Misrepresenta on of facts will result in severe colleges and universi es will be augmented. penalisa on. Reimbursement of 25% of seats reserved for poor children will be done Strengthen the governance and through Direct Benefit Transfer to the student as a scholarship to uphold the dignity of the management of the school poor students. education system Ÿ We will improve infrastructure of all Higher education government schools with all basic ameni es to enhance the quality of educa on Ÿ Set up govt aided coaching/training ins tute Ÿ Appropriate legisla on will be put into place for compe ve exams like Banking, Railways, in order to ensure greater financial Civil services both State and Central (KAS/IAS) transparency with regard to revenue and to train aspirants at the preliminary stage in expenditure of all educa onal ins tu ons. every district. One coaching/training ins tute at the state level to train aspirants for central Ÿ Build a strong framework that will provide a services and state services and advanced wide range of skilling programs to meet the prepara on for those who clear the industry –skill gap and the report on preliminary stage. “Karnataka Skill Development Plan” provides guidance and policy recommenda ons to Ÿ Create a University for Voca onal Training for build such a framework. Skill Development Ÿ Introduce voca onal educa on in the schools Ÿ Introduce cultural orienta on programs – two at secondary level. months crash course for all students who pass out of degree colleges in order to educate Ÿ Introduce proposal for appointment of VCs them on the culture and heritage of Karnataka start at least 6 months prior to re rement of a and ins l in them a feeling of pride for their si ng VC and ensure that VCs take charge on State at Hampi Heritage Centre the day the present incumbent VC re res.
13 Ÿ Appointment of Vice Chancellors will be every year and at least one Interna onal based on them having at least 10 years of Event will be conducted every 4 years regular charge as professors in any one of the Universi es in Karnataka or any Central Universi es or any Ins tutes of Na onal Classical Language & Kannada Excellence Culture Ÿ Nurture five universi es in Karnataka to the We are devoted to promote and facilitate level of World Class University and to make Kannada language statewide, encouraging a these universi es globally competent and congenial atmosphere for every ci zen to learn, acknowledgeable respect and appreciate the richness of Kannada. Ÿ Establishing Career Centres Our objec ve is to build a road map for Kannada Ÿ State Skill Department development. This would include the following: Ÿ Corporate Championship Program Ÿ We will set up Rural Classical Centres to Ÿ State Appren ceship Program teach Classical Dance/ Rural Folk Dance & Songs / Janapadha etc Ÿ State Level Skill Development Program Ÿ We will create Sahitya Bhasha Pradhikara to meet the challenges of the new era at Dharwad Vibrant Sports State Ÿ We will create a state-of-art Na onal Our objec ve in sports is to create a vibrant, Theatre to promote art, literature, music knowledge-enabled, technology driven, and poetry at Gadag – This will be fi ng transparent eco-system for the development and tribute to stalwarts like Adi-Kavi Pampa, promo on of sports par cipa on and sports Ranna, Kumara Vyasa, Nayasena, excellence in Karnataka. Durgasimha, theatre ar sts like Garuda Our Commitment to Sports for the People of Sadashiva, H.H. Hoogar, Galaganatha, Karnataka will include: Chamarasa, Raja Pundalika, Basavaraj Ÿ We will set-up Sports Academies for Ka mani musicians like Bharat Ratna indigenous sports like Kabbadi, Kho-Kho etc Bhimsen Joshi, Kumara Gandharva with residen al facili es. Mallikarjuna Mansoor, Putraj Gavai, Ÿ Any sports person from Karnataka winning a Panchamukhi Gavai, Shadakshari Joshi, , medal in Olympics will be given a cash Gangubhai Hangal, who hail from this award of 1 crore and any sports person from region, painters like Murugappa Che ar etc Karnataka winning in any other interna onal ( Lakkundi, Gadag, Annegeri, sports events will be given prize money Lakshmeshavara) Ÿ Ÿ Schemes will be launched to develop We will create a freedom memorial and stadiums and create sports centres with theme park at Belgavi to commemorate the coaching facili es for all sports at taluka 1924 Congress Session- the only session level. presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. Ÿ Ÿ Bangalore will be developed as na onal hub We will establish Writers Guild in memory of by crea ng at least 10 spor ng arenas of Da Ra Bendre Prof. R.C Hirema , interna onal standards N.K.Kulkarni, and living legend like Dr. Pa l Pu appa, G.P Amur, Giraddi Govindraj, Ÿ We will establish a Sports University at Channaveera Kanavi Mysore Ÿ To honor legends of Unified Karnataka Ÿ Sports and Yoga will be introduced as a Struggle, we will develop a theme & compulsory subject in school curriculum to freedom park along with an exhibi on inculcate sports culture in the students authority to demonstrate the Indian Ÿ ‘Yuva Chaitanya’ Scheme will be further Freedom Struggle and also struggle for enhanced to cover 1 lakh youth clubs unifica on of Karnataka – Alur Venkatrao, Ÿ Will ensure that at least one na onal event Kadapa Raghavendra, Andannappa in any sports will be conducted in the State Doddamane etc
14 Energy: Powering Progress INC is commi ed to its goals of providing adequate, clean, reliable and sustainable energy, to enable an improved quality of life for all. The installed genera on capacity in Karnataka increased from 13,394MW in 2012 to 21,492MW in September 2017. Various projects and ini a ve spearheaded by INC in the state have tapped Karnataka’s rich Renewable Energy (RE) poten al and as on 31st March 2017, 36% of its installed genera on capacity and 18% of total electricity came from RE sources — making it a frontrunner in power genera on from renewables. The installed capacity of independent power producers in the state increased at a CAGR of 13% between 2012 and 2017.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ The State Government has undertaken various ini a ves to implement projects in the public as well as private sectors for adding new installed capaci es in power genera on. Ÿ 2,300 farmers of Pavagada Taluk of Tumkur district helped crea ng the World’s largest Solar Power Park
INC is commi ed to save its environment and use buildings, and agriculture sectors cleaner form of energy. The government will shi Ÿ Improve grid planning to ensure seamless to renewable sources of energy. We promise integra on of Renewable Energy, Energy adequate, clean, reliable and sustainable energy Efficiency, Distributed Renewable Energy to all and assure 100% electricity for all by (DRE) and Electric Vehicles Ÿ Ensuring complete basic household Ÿ Improving the financial health of u li es by electrifica on and beyond: Ÿ Ensuring 100% metering of consump on Ÿ Assess actual number of households which Ÿ Explore Direct Benefit Transfer schemes need to be electrified for subsidy disbursements Ÿ Assess district-level needs of produc ve Ÿ Mandate feeder-level energy audi ng to and social loads ensure accountability Ÿ Enhance grid energisa on and network Ÿ Establish vigilance cells for monitoring of strengthening end-use consump on Ÿ Adop ng cleaner energy sources and will : Ÿ Promo ng employment opportuni es from Ÿ Set higher Renewable Purchase Obliga on energy and allied services across all districts targets for the state Ÿ Encourage manufacture of Bureau of Ÿ Mandate adop on of Roo op Photovoltaic Energy Efficiency 5-star and super-efficient systems in government buildings rated appliances Ÿ Analyse feasibility of solar-powered Ÿ Establish EV, charging infrastructure and agricultural feeders ba ery manufacturing units Ÿ Explore renewable energy integrated Ÿ Include energy-related topics in storage op ons for pumping curriculum of schools and colleges Ÿ Evaluate charging infrastructure needs and Ÿ Establish training and skill development business models for Electric Vehicles centres for energy allied services in rural Ÿ Assess waste genera on poten al for areas Waste to Energy genera on Ÿ Focus on capacity building in rural areas, Ÿ Ensure improved Energy Efficiency in par cularly, training in opera ons and industrial, residen al and commercial maintenance (O&M) services
15 Governance: Great Governance for Greater Progress
INC Government in its tenure has ensured that Nama Karnataka became one of the be er performing states, heralding a sustainable and equitable development process based on innova ve policy interven ons. INC is commi ed to sustain its focus on changing environments, addressing challenges and energizing policy systems and stakeholders towards poten al upgrada on and enhancement of services. Ci zen centric service delivery systems represents our new emphasis of governance. The Public Affairs Index (PAI) study conducted in 2017 by Public Affairs Centre (PAC), reflects the achievement of INC - Karnataka ranked 4th in aggregate ranking and 2nd - transparency and accountability
Our Key Achievements Ÿ The State Fiscal consolida on efforts have con nued to be effec ve with all Ÿ Good Governance and building a Nava the Fiscal indicators contained within Karnataka on the basis of growth the s pulated limits of the Karnataka oriented social jus ce, secular values Fiscal Responsibility Act 2002 and democra c principles with equal Ÿ opportuni es to all, the Government has The launch of Pra bhimba, the website been striving for the welfare of all of the Government of Karnataka helps sec ons of society. the people across the state to check the progress of development. Ÿ Sri. Siddaramiah as Chief Minister has Ÿ carved Karnataka’s unique model of Flagship programme consists of Krishi development. Bhagya, Housing Schemes, Vidyasiri, Annabhagya, Pure Drinking Water Ÿ The Karnataka Budget for the financial Programmes, Narega Programmes, years 2013-2017 is inclusive in approach Pashu Bhagya Schemes, Ksheera Bhagya and Growth Oriented. Schemes, Mythri, Manaswini, Mangalya Ÿ Per capita State Income (NSDP) of Bhagya. Karnataka is es mated at Rs.1.59.893 during 2016-17. The per capita Na onal Income is expected to reach Rs. 1.03.007 during the same period
16 The key sector ini a ves that will be approval system by delega ng the powers of undertaken by our party: approvals/sanc ons under the respec ve Acts and rules of the concerned line Departments to the Ÿ Eliminate corrup on Chairman, Karnataka Udyog Mitra and Ÿ Further improve delivery of services act Commissioner for Industrial Development in (SAKALA) respect of the projects which are approved by Ÿ Leverage e-Governance mechanisms with State Level Single Window Clearance Commi ees respect to distribu on of natural resources (SHLCC / SLSWCC) Ÿ Auc oning (spectrum, iron ore / mines) Ins tu onal Strengthening Ÿ Ra onal alloca on of resources – Establishing commi ees of secretaries for enhancement of efficiency – water, power convergence across all departments Ÿ Transparent government construc on process Ÿ Upda ng cadre and recruitment rules across Ÿ Out-sourcing design – example of Konkan all the departments to make governance Railway more efficient Ÿ Ÿ Limit scope change and addi onal Improving capacity of ins tu ons to get payment opportuni es – e.g. KPCL things done by focusing on effec ve organiza on principles like change Ÿ Leveraging technological op ons management and performance management Ÿ Focus on Mobile Governance Ÿ Incorpora ng systems of Government Process Ÿ Use of Big Data Analy cs Architecture (GPAF) proposed by Ÿ Use of AI / Machine learning DPAR/DARPG. Ÿ Big Data & Ar ficial intelligence Ÿ Refurbishing departmental competencies in Ÿ Machine learning pla orms; evolving fields like analysts, strategists, Ÿ Intelligence algorithms for speech, vision planners, project managers, nego ators, and audio recogni on. promoters that are impera ve to facilitate compe ve growth Ÿ Suppor ng technologies for data Ÿ Acquisi on, management and Ins tu onalising convergence based planning automa on. to stop departments func oning in silos, through the introduc on of policy and Ÿ Establish Civic Rights Club budgetary enabled convergence on To renew commitment to our cons tu on and issues/ac vi es having broad impact. spread awareness about ci zen rights guaranteed Ÿ Leveraging best of technology further by cons tu on, we will set up cons tu on advance E-Governance ini a ve and awareness & civic rights club in every town con nue to hold the best rank in the country Ÿ Civic rights groups will enable discussion on Ÿ To ensure Decentraliza on ll the last level the cons tu on, its history, its guarantee via Ÿ talks, movies, debates, group ac vi es etc. Facilitate capacity building by Ÿ Ÿ Civic rights groups will train the ci zens about Se ng up of capacity building their rights under the law (local and na onal)- management cells at state, district & RTI, RTE, MNREGA etc. taluka levels Ÿ Ÿ Civic rights groups will be set up in MNC’s, IEC programs for all ci zens Apartment complexes, Bas s, village and Ÿ Compulsory induc on training of officials panchayat levels. about rules/departments/ about Ÿ Trained volunteers will play the role of a customer centric governance. ‘Sahayak’ in se ng this up and ensuring Ÿ Establish JanaSpandana offices at district principles of Jus ce, Liberty, Equality and level to enhance the capacity for district / Fraternity are upheld in the programmes sub district par cipa on in governance. Ÿ Mandatory designated percentage of alloca ons for capacity building in all Single widow project clearance Departments. INC will strengthen the Single Window project Ÿ Mandatory Training for upda ng of
17 func onal skills at least once in 3 years Ÿ Crea on of Appellate Authority to for personnel before promo ons review/evaluate grievance redressal Ÿ Provide refresher trainings every three Ÿ Se ng up of Online grievance redressal years. Capacity Building centres to system develop department wise syllabus, and Ÿ Establishing mega call centers for public me-table of all refresher trainings grievances
Transparency and Accountability will Crea ng Awareness and Ci zen be achieved by Par cipa on Ÿ Ini a ves to encourage innova on & Ÿ INC will organise a farmers contact entrepreneurship programme “Raithajana Samparka Ÿ Par cipatory and collabora ve governance Karyakrama’ in every hobli with compulsory Ÿ Ensure use of ac onable charts, suo-moto and ac ve par cipa on of the concerned disclosures, ci zen charters, measurability District Minister, Legislators, DCs, ACs, a ainability in all government offices Thasildars, officers of the various Ÿ Full implementa on of RTI departments in the district, representa ves from the Zilla Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat Ÿ Monitoring of Ci zen charters annually by and Gram Panchayat to meet and address the third party (civil society/NGOs) issues related to farmers and redress them Ÿ Ensuring me bound service delivery under within a fixed me frame. Sakala for more services Ÿ INC will ensure redressal of issues raised and complaints received during the Raithajana Complete digi za on Samparka Karyakrama are cleared within 10 days by the Thasildar, 15 days by the ADCs Ÿ A single database for all departments to ease and within 30 days by the DCs concerned. delivery of services Ÿ The Chief Minister will convene a Samudhaya Ÿ Digital library/cyber café at gram panchayats Sabha every year between September and for computer literacy October at District levels to address and Ÿ Digi sa on of all government departments redress core issue concerning the state. Ÿ Ensure safety and encryp on of the volumes Ÿ We will take appropriate decision to make 5 of data being collected by various day working per week in all State Government departments Offices including corpora ons, boards and Ÿ M-enablement of all the services government en es wherever feasible Ÿ Offering all the government services through sakala
18 Health and Nutrition: Healthy State Healthy Progress
INC believes in serving its people to provide universal health care through an equitable, accessible, affordable, high quality and well governed health system for a healthy Karnataka. Our government in Karnataka has made great progress in the field of health and nutri on such as becoming polio-free, decline in Infant Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate and reduc on in anemia cases. There has also been good progress in bringing out many state-level ini a ves, such as Madilu, Prasoo Araike, to address the concern of reaching out to pregnant mothers and reducing maternal deaths. Under our leadership Karnataka has become one of the few states to have its own State Health Integrated Policy and a Pallia ve Care Policy. Our government has also introduced a State Nutri on Mission to address the nutri onal concerns. We have made use of the presence of the mix of health service providers by collabora ng and introducing Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) to address the lag in secondary and ter ary services. This has helped us address the concern of high Out of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) that the ci zens have faced.
Our Key Achievements service to provide services to cover 25km range. Ÿ First State to roll out “Arogya Karnataka” Ÿ - Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Our Government is feeding about 10 protec ng ci zens’ right to health. lakh pregnant and lacta ng women across the State with nutri ous meals Ÿ First in the country to have come up under the Mathru Purna Scheme. with a Private Medical Establishment Bill Ÿ i.e., Karnataka Private Medical We provide milk for 5 days in a week to Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2017 around 1 crore students in State- run and Aided Schools under the Ksheera Ÿ Our Government’s Suvarna Arogya Bhagya Scheme and eggs twice a week Suraksha Trust provides free and quality to 60 lakh infants at Anganawadi medical care to BPL families and senior Centers. ci zens Ÿ Arogya Bhagya Scheme is a boon to the Ÿ Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Yojana aspira ons of the common man. The is implemented to cover accident vic ms scheme which will cover over 1.3 crore and the beneficiaries will get free families and provide cashless treatment services of up to INR 25,000 across the facili es at all Government Hospitals as state in government hospitals and in the well as some selected private Hospitals. empanelled private hospitals Ÿ About 711 Arogya Kavacha ambulances, covering 10–12km range and 827 state ambulances have been integrated with “Arogya Kavacha” 108 Emergency
19 The key ini a ves that will be veterans and rehabilita on centre for war undertaken by our party: disabled and war widows We are commi ed towards a Malnutri on-Free Karnataka by implemen ng a robust state-wide Special Focus nutri on programme through sustainable inter- Ÿ We will allocate funds and provide framework sectoral and inter-genera onal approaches for an MCH (maternity and child health), universal screening of newborns to diagnose Right to Health Services for all gene c disorders and its support and the roll Healthy Karnataka Agenda out of disability services We will fully implement the five integrated care programs for Chronic Disease, Older Persons, Children, Pa ent Flow and Maternity in a manner We will make the government that moves beyond hospital-focused care hospitals vibrant pathways to build integrated models of care Ÿ A three-month course will be offered through across all services – acute, primary care, social the Karnataka Skill Development Council to up care health services. skill rural women and train them to offer Ÿ We will declare Cancer as a no fiable disease home healthcare to take care of the mother and establish cancer detec on centers who has given birth recently and also care of Ÿ Diabe c Care the elderly at home Ÿ We will provide Diabe c and Blood Pressure Ÿ Karnataka state skill council and Paramedical medica ons through all PHCs body will be encouraged to start courses that Ÿ Establish “Nerehore” clinics in slums and are helpful in addressing unique healthcare labour colonies across the state needs in the country. Eg. Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Day centre assistant, elderly care Assistant, etc. Karnataka Public Health Policy Ÿ India is home to the second-largest number of Commitment to Food Security of elderly (60 years and above) persons in the world. Changes in family structure leading to the people loneliness, lack of care givers, unfriendly Ÿ We will improve the vigilance and monitoring physical and social environments and elder mechanisms at all levels- FPS, card abuse are factors which need will be distribu on, transport leakages and storage addressed on a priority basis. INC aims to leakages implement the Na onal Programme for Ÿ We will expand the Anna Baghya for migrant Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE) and evolve labourers social support measures Ÿ INC government will deploy well trained Food Inspectors and labs equipped with latest Commitment towards Universal technology at district level to ensure the quality of the food distributed and abolish Access to Healthcare corrupt prac ces Ÿ We will raise the budget alloca on for health Ÿ Under the Mathru Poorna Scheme INC will from current level of less than 0.9% of GDP to ensure nutri on to lacta ng mothers un l the at least 1.5% of GDP in the course of 5 years. child a ains an age of 2 years to in order to Ÿ Se ng up of old age homes in every talukas prevent child mortality and anaemia in with in-house geriatric care clinics (Indira lacta ng mothers. Clinics) provided with dialysis units, oxygen plants, yoga and counselling centres. Se ng up of Rajiv Gandhi Clinics in every ward under corpora on limits. Ÿ Se ng up of counselling centres for war-
20 Industrial Development: Productive Industry for a Progressive State INC has and will build a prosperous Karnataka through inclusive, sustainable and balanced industrial development thereby crea ng large employment opportuni es.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ Karnataka is the first state in the country to launch a State Tex le Policy which Ÿ Karnataka’s investor friendly and aims to a ract Rs.10.000 crore of responsive administra on which is investments by 2018. proac ve in a rac ng private Ÿ investment has introduced many reform Establishing Tumkur Industrial Node ini a ves to make Karnataka a across 9,629 acre at Vasanth compe ve and a rac ve des na on Narasapura, Tumkur under for global Investments. Chennai–Bengaluru–Chitradurga Industrial Corridor Ÿ During 2014–17, 1,823 projects have Ÿ been approved by the State Level Single Establishing Machine Tool Park to an Window Clearance Commi ee / State extent of 540 acre at Vasantha High Level Clearance Commi ee, with Narasapura Industrial area, Tumkur, with an investment of Rs. 3.34 lakh crore, a project cost of Rs. 425 crore genera ng employment for 8.98 lakh Ÿ Developing Japanese Industrial people. Township at Vasanth Narasapura, Ÿ The Karnataka State Industrial Policy for Tumkur to an extent of around 500 acre 2014-19 sets aside a minimum of in consulta on with JETRO to promote 20–30% of allocable land for industrial Japanese investments in the state development to SMEs. The ini a ve and projects launched by us, from 2014–17, resulted in 1.89 lakh employment in large industry sector and 12.30 lakh employment in the MSME sector i.e., 14.19 lakh of total employment. Ÿ Karnataka is one of the five most favoured des na ons for foreign direct investment. Ÿ The annual fish produc on in Karnataka has increased to 600,000 metric ton and stands 6th in fish produc on in the country.
21 The key sector initiatives that will Ÿ We will encourage low cost manufacturing and employment be undertaken by our party genera on Ÿ Single-window clearance for projects under Ÿ Employment genera ng industries will be Karnataka Facilita on Act, 2002, through incen vized & awarded online portal (www.ebizKarnataka.gov.in), Ÿ We will create High Skilled Training including registra ons and approvals of 15 line Centre in all Divisions – to train students departments in Ar ficial Intelligence, Robo cs, Data Analy cs and latest skills required for Key focus areas industries etc. Ÿ We will provide adequate financing to meet Ÿ Policy will be evolved to tap local both capital investment and working capital industries for their skill and employment needs. requirements and train people in specific Ÿ Insurance: MSMEs mostly rely on a single skill to cater to the local industry person. When there is an accident or health requirements. issues with that key person, the business and Ÿ ITIs will be upgraded in and upscaled to revenues suffer. We will mi gate this through the requirements of industries appropriate insurance products. Ÿ ITIs will e up with industries and have a Ÿ We will aim to promote global OEMs into a sector-wise skill training cluster for focused development of er-1 and Ÿ Every district will have a skill centre and er-2 ancillaries have e-ups with local industries – to Ÿ Branding of products, training of workers to train students for skills required by the refine skills, changing products based on local industries and local demand market demand etc will be facilitated through Ÿ Setup Central Ins tute of Plas c MSME centres. Technology Ÿ To take forward the 2014-2019 Karnataka Industries Policy
22 Information Technology & Biotechnology: Technology for the Future. Technology for Progress
INC will develop Karnataka into a technology driven sustainable progressive society and make it the Global Innova on Hub for all sectors of the state’s economy, and the innova on capital of the world. Various projects started and introduced by the INC Government in Karnataka has made the State the IT hotbed of the country, contribu ng more than 35% of India’s computer so ware / services exports. We have created a very strong startup ecosystem in the state, and Bengaluru is recognised as one of the top startup ci es globally. Our efforts have elevated Bengaluru to the fi h-most preferred des na on for global mul na onal companies that are looking to set up innova on centres. Our Key Achievements the Startup and Innova on policy of Karnataka, once again making Karnataka Ÿ Karnataka is the pioneer in informa on the State of Many Firsts. technology revolu on of India. Ÿ Bengaluru is the 4th best technological The image of Karnataka created by us, as hub in the world. the leading global innova on des na on had resulted in many Ÿ Karnataka has played a key role in India’s Incuba on Centres being opened here emergence as a significant player in the and sealing Bengaluru’s status as a Global Biotechnology Industry. global innova on hub. Ÿ Karnataka has carved out a niche for itself in the global market and Bengaluru is the knowledge and technology capital of the country. Ÿ The state is at the cusp of a Digital Revolu on and Bengaluru is rated as the world’s most dynamic city. Ÿ Bengaluru has been named among the top 10 global innova on hubs in the world and is considered a city of Global R&D centres. Ÿ INC Government was the first to launch
23 The key IT sector initiatives that Ÿ We will create ESDM Park. A manufacturing hub be created for ESDM companies and land will be undertaken by our party will be made available at reasonable rates. Ÿ Expand the IT sector to contribute to more Ÿ We will create a Hardware Park: Siddlagha a- than 25% of state GSDP and 33% of the total Chikkaballapur technology-related business of India. Ÿ We will create a IT Park at Devanhanalli Ÿ Make IT as an important driver of the State Ÿ We will give more impetus and speed up the economy by increasing IT contribu on from Aerospace Hub in Devanahalli the current USD 60 billion to USD 300 billion; Ÿ Programmes to tap and leverage Digital Ÿ Build a high-tech IT talent pool to cater to Talent- to transform, Agriculture, Health and over 3 million IT jobs in the State through skill Educa on, investment in any other sectors upgrada on and IT-driven curriculum; Ÿ Evolve the start-up entrepreneurial eco- Biotechnology system in the State to be the best in the INC has made Karnataka the most proac ve state country and make the State a leading in terms of various ini a ves taken to promote des na on globally for start-ups by increasing the sector of Bio-Technology (BT). the number of startups to 20,000 with about The key BT sector ini a ves that will be 5,000 of them assisted by Venture Capital (VC) undertaken by INC: Ÿ Make the State a test hub for all emerging Ÿ Contribute biotech products, processes and technologies by crea ng technology Centers services to the bio economy worth Rs. 3.25 of Excellence in high-intensive areas such as trillion (USD 50 billion) which has risen from Machine Intelligence & Robo cs; Automa on Rs. 0.42 trillion (USD 6.5 billion) in 2015 and Machine Learning; AI & Big Data Ÿ Increase the number of startups and Analy cs; Secure systems including cyber incubators security and Blockchain; Internet of Things Ÿ (IoT); and Mobile App development. Establish stronger and wider academia– industry linkages Ÿ Establish a patent office in Bangalore to Ÿ incen vise companies with Interna onal Produce well-trained manpower for the patents to set up shop biotech industry’s evolving needs Ÿ Ÿ There will be a 'start up subsidy" of upto Increase investment in research and approximately Rs. 1 crore, so that the development company can kick start produc on. The Ÿ Provide incen ves, special funds and subsidy would have a grant component of promo on of BT firms by government upto Rs. 25 lakhs and so loan of about Rs. 75 lakhs @ 6% interest
24 Infrastructure: Providing all Resources for Rapid Progress
INC will provide safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable last mile connec vity across Karnataka in order to achieve increased socio-economic development of the state. Our Key Achievements Ÿ Taken various developmental ac vi es for road development – Rural Roads, District Major Roads, State Highways, and Na onal Highways. Ÿ Constructed a 2000 mtrs. long seawall at places vulnerable to sea erosion in three coastal districts. Ÿ To increase the rail density and increase the pace of implementa on of projects, we have agreed with the Ministry of Railways to undertake new Railway Projects on 50:50 cost sharing basis. Ÿ Chennai–Bangalore–Chitradurga Industrial Corridor (CBCIC) and Bangalore–Mumbai Economic Corridor (BMEC) expedited on the lines of Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) with the support of the Government of India Ÿ New sand mining policy has been introduced by the Government.
25 The key Infrastructure initiatives Necessary infra will be created and Augmented. We will also move the Govt. of that will be undertaken by our India to set up 3 more ports in the western party region to capture all the exports moved Ÿ Enhance regional connec vity with roads through Karnataka. ensuring first and last mile connec vity to all Ÿ Karnataka will be made number one in Shrimp villages farming, pisciculture and aquaculture. Ÿ Develop robust airport and airstrip Ÿ We will move the Govt. of India to ra onalise infrastructure in the state CRZ regula ons to facilitate fisheries industry Ÿ Augment the exis ng rail connec vity across Ÿ Mining fund collec on of Rs. 8000 cr will be the state to deliver a seamless, accessible, u lised for developing infrastructure and mul modal, and secure transport offering providing basic ameni es and skilling for Ÿ Develop quality port infrastructure and those affected by mining ac vi es in the promote coastal shipping region. Ÿ Ÿ Develop corridor infrastructure to augment Ensure necessary infrastructure, finance and cross-sector poten al of the state assistance is provided to fishermen who mainly depend on inland fisheries for their Ÿ A ract large investments in the infrastructure living. Will also ensure to create appropriate sector marke ng pla orms for sale of their catch Ÿ Establish Inland Ports Authority for the State both for local consump on and also for and make it opera onal export. Ÿ Establish air connec vity between Mangalore and Hubbali Ÿ Promote development of satellite towns Ÿ Provide infrastructure for all er 2 ci es by laying gas pipelines Ÿ Government will ensure providing permanent infrastructure by way of construc ng tunnels in the Shiradi Ghat. Ÿ Special package for infrastructure development will be taken up with the support of Government of India and other agencies for the development of Tier II ci es viz. Mysuru, Hubli, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Mengaluru. Ÿ Mangalore harbour will be developed to take care of the export from the hinterland.
26 Irrigation: Mane Mane – Hola Hola Ke Neeru (Water for every household and every farm)
INC is commi ed towards improving the agriculture and allied services in the State. We will introduce special ini a ves and implement new strategies in areas of irriga on with special support to areas with poor or no irriga on facili es. INC will ensure maximum u lisa on of irriga on and drinking water supplies of Cauvery, Krishna, Godavari, Bheema and other reservoirs. INC will fight for its legi mate rights in ge ng the righ ul share of Mahadayi river. INC will undertake to ensure filling of tanks in the state to achieve the objec ve of a drought free Karnataka ( Baramuktha Karnataka)
Our Key Achievements Ÿ The INC government provided Rs. 58,393.51 crores in the budget and as on February 2018 spent Rs. 45,848.33 crores and created 6,56,906 acres irrigated land and also created infrastructure for irriga on facility for the remaining works in UKP. Ÿ The total spend on irriga on was Rs. 27,078.69 crores more than what was spent by the BJP government between 2008- 2013.
Our Irrigation Strategy and implemen ng projects which can u lise nearly 75 TMC of water. Spend Rs. 125,000 crore for irriga on in the next 5 Ÿ years (2018 to 2023) Mission Mode Programme will be launched to cleanse and rejuvenate 192 lakes in Bengaluru Ÿ Provide drinking water and irriga on for and prepare blue print for water sports in the central part of Karnataka covering Hubli, next 5 years. Dharwad, Haveri and Gadag. Ÿ Scheme to supply tapped drinking water to Ÿ Upper Bhadra Project will be completed village pockets with a minimum popula on of Ÿ Upper Krishna Project Stage III will be 2000 people. expanded and completed. Ÿ Storage deficit due to high silta on in Ÿ Fair & acceptable rehabilita on and Tungabhadra Dam will be addressed by rese lement package in line with Right to Fair crea ng new storage facility. Compensa on & Transparency in Land Ÿ Paschima Vahini project will be given Acquisi on, Rehabilita on & Rese lement Act immediate impetus to provide drinking and 2013 will be provided to the project affected for irriga on in Dakshina Kannda, Udupi, and people of the Upper Krishna Project Stage-III. U ara Kannada districts. Ÿ Impounding 130 TMC of water which will be Ÿ Enact a law for closure of lake pollu ng used for 9 projects under UKP Stage III industries and also to implement ter ary Ÿ Mission Visveshwaraiah will be launched for treatment of sewerage water before planning the filling up of tanks, and lakes all over reuse of the same. Karnataka. Ÿ Prepare and implement blue print for 80 TMC Ÿ Cauvery V Phase will be expedited to augment to u lise 15 TMC addi onal water in Cauvery drinking water supply of Bengaluru City, Basin allocated as per the recent Supreme Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagaram, and other Court Orders. areas falling under Cauvery basin by planning
27 Law and Justice: Uphold the Law and Ensuring Justice in Progress
INC is dedicated to enforce the ‘Rule of Law’, reduce crime and eliminate the backlog of cases whilst leveraging the power of informa on communica on and technology. We have strived hard to provide jus ce — social, economic and poli cal, through the preserva on of the Rule of Law.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ Karnataka Police tops the list in the number of CCTVs deployed for traffic, security and inves ga ve purposes among the states Ÿ Karnataka police became one of the first police departments in the country to own a fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Ÿ The High Court of Karnataka has adopted many technological changes and is using Free Open Source So ware (FOSS) developed in-house Ÿ Special courts have been established to dispose cases rela ng to crimes against women, children and special sec on of the society
28 The Law & Justice initiatives that Ÿ Contribu on of our government towards Benevolent Fund needs will be doubled. will be undertaken by our party Ÿ End all forms of discrimina on based on Personnel gender, gender iden ty or sexual orienta on Ÿ Presence of at least two-woman officers (one Ÿ Protect people's right to freedom of sub-inspector and one constable) round the expression and privacy clock. A ri on of women personnel will be specifically addressed Ÿ We will strive to bring pendency in courts to a Ÿ minimum level in 3 years Special Police Officers to inves gate and deal with cybercrimes Ÿ We will create a state of art Interna onal Arbitra on Centre to se le li ga ons. Investigations Ÿ Establish a Forensic Science University in Propagate alternative dispute Karnataka in order to enhance the quality of resolution mechanisms the specialists available across the state Curb communalism – a “Communal Ÿ Forensic Labs will be developed in all districts Violence Preven on, Control and Rehabilita on of with appropriate state-of-the art technology. Vic ms Act will be brought on the lines of the bill Further, types of labs (ballis cs, toxicology, brought by Central Govt. during UPA regime. etc.) will be increased as per the needs of local police Justice through specialised courts Karnataka Legal Policy Ÿ Labour court will be established in every Ÿ Formulate a Karnataka State Li ga on Policy district Ÿ Ensure effec ve implementa on of provisions Enhancing Community of POCSO Participation by launching a one of Law enforcement its kind “Safe City initiative” Ÿ Community policing in all police sta ons must Ÿ Revive the Community Police Concept be developed while guaranteeing equal representa ons to all sec ons; this will lead to Prison Reforms the empowerment of the public. Building Ÿ A state of art prison reforms will be launched rapport between the public and police via both for undertrials and convicts to ensure ‘sampark mee ng’ that they are transformed to join the Ÿ Restore the powers of the Lokayukta to take mainstream of the society without any s gma Suo Mo o cases and ensure zero tolerance to corrup on Women’s rights Ÿ We will further strengthen the func oning of Ÿ We will make the se ng up of Internal State Police Complaints Authority and District Complaints Commi ee (ICC) and Local Police Complaints Authori es Complaints Commi ee (LCC) mandatory Ÿ We will increase the number of women in Ÿ We will ensure effec ve func oning of One police force from 20% to 33% with at least 5% Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) and create adequate reserva on for transgender shelter homes in every district to provide Ÿ We will set up internal complaints commi ee physical, medical and psychosocial support on sexual harassment (ICC) in each police zone and rehabilita on Ÿ Our government will legislate separate law to prevent and deal with those who are accused of Vigilan sm, Cultural Policing and Communal Ins ga on Ÿ Our government will plan to meet 100% the housing requirements of the police on top priority
29 Rural Development: Creating Shining Examples of Great Rural Progress
INC strongly believes in and is devoted to a community centric human development, that strives to constantly expand the human, social and economic capital of all rural people of Karnataka. INC will strengthen the provisions of the Panchayat Act in le er and spirit and also ensure power of gram sabhas, grama panchayats, taluk panchayats and all zilla panchayats are restored to the full extent.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ 10,000 pure drinking water RO Plants are installed through which pure Ÿ We have successfully built 169,774 drinking water has been supplied to houses under various housing schemes rural people. during 2016–17 Ÿ The progressive Grama Swaraj and Ÿ Under NRDWP, 7,527 households were Karnataka Panchayath Raj Act 2015 have covered and 9,300 RO plants installed ll been implemented. date, touching 1.6 crore people. Ÿ The Karnataka land reforms Ÿ In rural Karnataka, 63,374.15km of (Amendment) that helps to convert asphalted roads have been constructed 58.000 habita ons into Revenue up to March 2017. villagers and residents will be given Ÿ In rural elementary educa on, Property ownership rights. 4,972,276 enrolments have taken place during 2015-16. Ÿ Under Soura Belaku Yojane, 1,409 villages have been covered in selected districts of Karnataka (2016-17).
30 The Key Initiatives for Rural Ÿ Promote Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) — a unique approach to agriculture that Development will include has been successful in many parts of the Ÿ Develop one smart village in each gram world. The structure of the establishment panchayat comprises buyers who invest money in farmers and eventually get yield of farming in return to their money invested Improve rural governance Ÿ Leverage technology to provide accurate informa on of market and monsoon Ÿ Encourage GPs to expand their revenue base Ÿ beyond mere dependence on state and Use drone technology in agriculture to central funds perform a series of func ons on the agricultural land like soil and field analysis, Ÿ Digi sing all ac vi es of GP and promote plan ng, crop spraying, crop monitoring and data-driven governance health assessment of the crops Ÿ Conduc ng feedback surveys once a year in the village on GPs performance GP to support business ideas that involve usage of locally Strengthen rural finance available products Ÿ Increase the budget alloca on for taluk Ÿ Promo ng GPs for maintenance of rural panchayats / gram panchayats infrastructure among the community Ÿ Promote investment in Self Help Groups Ÿ Integra ng informa on of all public services at (SHGs) through venture capital. Women-led the GPs and display this through LED display rural enterprises can be established using the board powered by solar energy capital Ÿ Crea ng a single village development Ÿ Explore the space of social venture capital commi ee per village which would work on where private sector organiza ons can invest all the areas of development — health and in government-supported social ventures sanita on, educa on, infrastructure, ecology, (community economic units) etc. Ÿ Set up challenge fund which would reach the Ÿ Ensuring that district level reviews focus on community through GPs and CBOs. The the spa al approach challenge fund would be condi onal to the Ÿ Usage of Public Expenditure Tracking Survey fact that it would be used to employ rural (PETS) for social accountability and making people in rural areas only. The CBOs and GPs sure of public disclosure of this informa on in can apply for it by submi ng proposals all GPs Ÿ Provide banking services to all unbanked Ÿ Applying blockchain-based pla orms for villages either through brick and mortar storing land records is being explored in branches, mobile banks (including Mobile several countries and may be piloted in ATMs) and banking correspondents Karnataka
Bringing Innovation in agriculture Ÿ Encourage diversifica on from farm ac vi es like aquaculture in coastal regions Ÿ Set up cold storage units to store the fish and fish-based products Ÿ Make small farming viable through massive public investment in basic and social infrastructure and establish new ins tu ons like farmers groups, so as to reduce the cost of cul va on and contribute to more marketed surplus
31 Skilling and Employment: Mobilising Skills for Accelerated Progress
INC will create a conducive environment to provide interna onally acceptable skills to enable decent employment and sustainable livelihood opportuni es for all ci zens, and thereby reap op mum demographic dividend.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ Provided Government jobs to one dependent of the soldiers from Karnataka who were martyred or disabled in war or war like situa ons Ÿ Steps taken to provide cooking gas connec on free of cost to poor households Ÿ Created a Skill Ministry Ÿ Finalised a Skill Policy to create a skilled labour force for large and diverse industrial and business sectors.
We will focus on the following to Provide skill development achieve our goal of providing decent opportunities for artisans & employment and sustainable livelihood craftsman opportuni es for the people of Ÿ Skill University will be established with Karnataka appropriate network to reach the bo om line Employability Increase by 50% of the society Ÿ Skill development courses for ar sans in their We will increase employable professionals in Tier respec ve occupa on (Extensive training will 1, 2 and 3 ci es using finishing schools, bridge be imparted to the ar sans and cra smen to courses and other skill development workshops by improve their skills to improve quan ty and coordina ng efforts across different ministries. quality of products by way of latest machine Ÿ We will offer internships in govenments and technology) private projects to graduates to improve their Ÿ Provision of interest free loans to rural youth employability. and ar san to encourage self-employment Ÿ We will also conduct ward level job fairs to Ÿ Expert Commi ee to decide pricing of ensure jobs that are available locally and are respec ve handicra s filled instantly by deserving candidates of the locality. Ÿ Create markets for sale through co-opera ve socie es. Ÿ Cer fied courses in areas like Ar ficial Intelligence, Machine learning, global
32 economy, automo ve, environmental also guarantee training and jobs to persons engineering and banking sector. displaced during land acquisi on for se ng Ÿ Incen ve based scheme for upgrading skills of up industries government staff to increase their efficiency Ÿ We will set up centers for training master and responses. trainers in skill development similar to the Ÿ We will establish exclusive sales outlets for Mokshagundam Sir M Vishveshwaraiah Center ar san products through a franchise model at for training master trainers in skill the district level development at district level Ÿ Ÿ We will set up export promo on centres at the regional level or appropriate agencies and Working professionals ensuring efficient overseas marke ng support Ÿ Reduc on in Professional Tax: Our Ÿ RUDSET will be established at Taluka level government will reduce professional tax to with several trades ease the burden that the central government Ÿ ITIs will also be strengthened for providing budget has imposed on the state’s tax-paying upgrada on of skills professionals
Youth & employment Strengthened governance and Out of a total popula on of 6.1 Crores, the implementation mechanism at the number of people in the age group of 15-24 years district and sub-district level is 1.18 Crores. This represents an opportunity to Ÿ Establish a ‘Skill Mission Fund’ achieve faster economic growth through a Ÿ Establish KSQA favorable demographic dividend. Ÿ Develop ‘Livelihood, Entrepreneurship and Ÿ We aim to create at least 15-20 lakh jobs per Social Business Policies’ annum Ÿ Develop a strategy for skill development and Ÿ Programs for Empowering Youth in Karnataka employment Ÿ Koushalya Karnataka – Provide Skill Ÿ Develop a policy for migrant labourers Development - Providing informa on, finalised a er survey of Migrant labourers awareness and mobiliza on to promote skill aspira ons among youth Ÿ Antarprerana – Developing an Inclusive skill development system Entrepreneurship Spirit - Promo ng Entrepreneurship program for youth to for training Persons with Disability setup their own Business enterprise in Ÿ Accessible IEC and other resource materials Co age and Tiny Industries thru the on skill development to reach PwDs effec vely Cluster Development Program Ÿ Ensure accessibility to all training resources Ÿ Prayukthe – Enhancing their (physical and intellectual) for the PwD Employability Quo ent - Promo ng Ÿ An exclusive cell at the state level to design, career guidance, crea ng job facilitate, ensure and monitor programmes for opportuni es in their home town and skilling PwD Providing Employability Enhancement Ÿ All training infrastructure, exis ng and new, program to students pursing higher government and private will be made educa on in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ci es and accessible to people with disabili es based on Towns. the standards as per the Rights of Persons Ÿ We will set up Rural Development and Self with Disabili es Act, 2016 Employment Training ins tutes (RUDSET) in every Taluk, currently there is one in each district Ÿ We will ensure the requirements of industrial jobs are created in the respec ve districts and
33 Social Justice: Strengthening the Social Fabric for Smooth Progress
INC during its service to the people of Karnataka has and is devoted to persistently move ahead with its affirma ve ac ons and beliefs intended to empower SCs, STs; BCs; religious and ethnic minori es; senior ci zens, children and underprivileged women against all types of discrimina on.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ The State government has introduced various developmental schemes. to Ÿ As many as 3.5 Crore people have taken promote and upli minority the benefit of Anna Bhagya Scheme. communi es such as Muslims, Buddhist, Free food grains are provided to more Jains, Chris ans, Sikhs, and Parses To than 1 crore families living below bring them on par with other poverty line. communi es. Ÿ The launch of Indira Canteen is a new Ÿ UPA Government has granted Special milestone in the history, which serves as Status 371 J to Six Backward districts of a benevolence for poor people Hyderabad Karnataka Region. The State Ÿ For the development of SC / ST’s the sub Government has approved the ac on plan act 2013 has been brought into plan to speed up the development in the force. Based on their popula on, 24.10 HK Region, required alloca ons have percent of the budgetary alloca on has also been provided. been earmarked for their welfare. Ÿ Have increased the revolving fund from Special law is enacted to ensure that Rs. 5000 to Rs. 25,000 to SHG Groups SCP/STP alloca ons are u lised. Ÿ To make the state hut free and provide shelter to all 11.75 lakh houses have been constructed so far and another 7 lakh houses has been sanc on in 2018 Ÿ Karnataka has taken major steps towards promo ng gender equality. Gender based budge ng is yet another development in this direc on.
34 To empower the minority communi es Ÿ Will create a OBC Nigama to address the and create an enabling environment to issues of Other Backward Classes Ÿ strengthen the mul -racial, mul - INC government will provide financial assistance with 0% loan for construc on ethnic, mul -cultural and mul -lingual, of Neekara Bhavana cum Design and and mul -religious character of the Training Centres in every weaver state, we will focus on the following. clusters. Ÿ Ÿ Skill development of all SC / ST graduates and Will give first preference for training and BC youths for increased employability in skill development to OBCs in State industry and service sectors Government establishments like KEONICS etc. Ÿ Provide loan facility to encourage Ÿ entrepreneurship among SC/STs - INC will give 75% concession in admission fees to students hailing from OBCs Ÿ Regularisa on of Safai Karmacharis’ salary- Ÿ Credit to bank accounts by the municipal We will increase the BPL Slab to corpora ons with social security schemes such 2,00,000/- as increase the wage, provide risk allowance, Ÿ OBC women will be considered as first free health insurance, housing, alloca on of preference in skill development public toilets for karmacharis programmes and trainings will be provide Ÿ We will ensure strict implementa on of by the centers opened by INC government prohibi on of Manual Scavenging Ÿ Provide 100% housing for Soliga Tribes Ÿ We will reserve 10% houses for Ÿ Will also ensure clarity on the names of Safaikarmacharies, Grave Diggers, etc. tribals both Be a Kurubas and Kadu Ÿ We will support 100 SCs / STs entrepreneurs Kurubas each year from each districts. Ÿ Will develop programmes to train girls of Ÿ Protec on of cultural iden es will be given the Soliga community in nursing and priority. Empowerment of OBCs requires social, ANMs economic and educa onal support to bring Ÿ Will also strengthen the Tribal Research them on a par with privileged society for which Ins tute at Mysore to fully empower and we will focus on the following undertake research on tribals Ÿ Protect and enhance the capabili es to Ÿ Will ensure 100% housing and also work support the ar san industries by out special packages for appointment of providing raw materials at lower cost youths (Girls & Boys) of Koraga Ÿ Offer skill development programmes for community of Dakshina Kannada and ar sans with the support of improved Udupi districts new technological gadgets Ÿ Create a residen al schools in Ÿ Provide marke ng facili es for ar san Chamarajnagar for Soligas products both at na onal and Ÿ Will also iden fy youths belonging to interna onal levels, and support them to Pambada, Nalike, Parava and Kudbi of get trademarks / patents / geographical Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts and indica on for their products like to ensure 100% housing and also to train Channapa na toys and Mysuru silk, Kinhal boys and girls for jobs. Cra s, Etc Ÿ To provide assistance and royalty to Ÿ Establish entrepreneurial development labourers of Voddara community who fund for ar sans and Support 1,000 make a living by breaking rocks in quarry’s ar sans every year for entrepreneurial Ÿ INC will ensure that the dignity of Dalits development and other weaker sec ons of the society Ÿ Establishment of 500 ar san industries will be protected at any cost. Steps will be Ÿ Ensure skill development of 1,000 ar sans taken to provide appropriate every year, star ng from 2018 covering infrastructure and assistance for their 8,000 ar sans development.
35 Children Ÿ The exis ng Udyogini scheme to be extended to cover all transgenders We are devoted to ensure that every child in Karnataka lives with dignity in an environment that is free from discrimina on and violence. The rights Congress is committed towards of every child to survival, development, protec on, and par cipa on throughout childhood will be reducing inequities between rural protected and fulfilled by the INC Government. and urban areas and we will Ÿ Link every village with all-weather roads and ensure market access to them Persons with disability Ÿ Set up Farmer's Market in peri-urban and Provision of equal opportuni es for persons with urban areas disability in the process of development is the Ÿ Promote Community Supported Agriculture focus for our government and we will Ÿ Set up State Venture Capital fund to support Ÿ The provided monthly allowance will be Social Business Units in rural areas doubled from current levels of Rs 500 and Rs 1200, to Rs 1000 and Rs 3000 over 5 years. Ÿ Ensure 24x7 220 V - 3 phase power to all villages of Karnataka Ÿ Honorarium of MRWs and VRWs will be increased to Rs 6,000 and Rs 10,000 in a Ÿ Develop an exclusive 'Food Security Index' for phased manner, over 5 years. rural areas Ÿ Set up voca onal training ins tu ons , in every Ÿ Bring out HDI report at the GP level district for persons with intellectual disability / Ÿ Bring out an equality blue print - ac on will be au sm taken to minimise inequality in the next 5 years Senior citizen Promote holis c policies and programmes to deal Ensure right to equality with the ageing society. To ensure well-being of Ÿ Improve the social and economic status of senior persons and help them live the last phase of minori es by alloca on of more budget for their life with purpose, dignity and peace we will: welfare programmes Ÿ Setup old age home and day care centre, in Ÿ To improve the educa on status among each district in partnership with good NGOs minori es, we will give financial support to Ÿ Setup geriatric care units within every district 1.25 crore students in pre-matric, post- matric and taluk hospital and provide fee reimbursements Ÿ Enhancement of Pension to Senior Ci zens Ÿ To encourage educa on among students, we will construct 250 hostels and 150 residen al schools, benefi ng 12500 and 37500 minority Transgenders students respec vely To make transgenders part of the mainstream Ÿ To reduce the dropouts among 60,000 minority society we will focus on the following students, we propose construc on of 1000 Ÿ Create public awareness so that transgenders Maulana Azad schools experience acceptance, respect and security of Ÿ We will setup Maulana schools in every taluk being part of their families, neighborhood , Ÿ Madrasa board will be established to manage schools and society at large affairs of Madrasas regarding employment, Ÿ Ensure transgenders enjoy cons tu onal rights self-employment and skilling and freedom, especially their access to public Ÿ Chris an development board will be spaces, resources and freedom of expression. established to manage affairs of Chris an Ÿ Self-employment grants for taking up small community business to all transgenders by 2022 Ÿ Will provide Rs. 140 crore financial assistance Ÿ Provide voca onal training to TGs in different to 5000 beneficiaries for purchase of domes c areas like jewelry making, tailoring, etc. animals
36 Ÿ Support WAQF by developing their 300 Ÿ Nere-Hore Health Centres in 100 minority commercially poten al proper es in the next dominated urban areas and wards of five years. Bangalore and Tier II ci es and in rural areas. Ÿ Cons tu on of Wakf Proper es Development Nere-Hore Clinics to have at least 10 beds with Corpora on a lab, pharmacy and dialysis unit on PPP basis. Ÿ A skill development centre at the district level will be established for the minori es in all 30 Support NRKs and NRIs by districts of the Karnataka State. Ÿ To give official recogni on to NRK Card Ÿ So loans will be provided to minori es to set Ÿ up quality educa on ins tu ons through To create Migra on Resource Centres at KMDC upto Rs. 5 Crores for those ins tu ons Bangalore, Mangalore & Hubli who provide collateral security at 4% interest. Ÿ Issue of Pravasi ID Cards Ÿ Insurance Scheme to cover the health and Ÿ To give rebates to NRI investors and also to children’s educa on of minority Auto and Taxi provide for low interest loans for se ng up drivers. industries and ins tu ons Ÿ Upgrada on of all Morarji Desai Schools to Ÿ Special concessions in investment and least PUC level with hostels for girls (one in each interest rate facility will be given to those who district) are back to Karnataka due to unavoidable Ÿ 50 Startup Scheme for minori es: a scheme to situa ons. fund 50 startups of minori es in the incuba on Ÿ ‘Kannada Bhavana’ will be constructed in stage with a funding of 10-20 lakhs for each Bangalore to mobilize all kannadigas to avail startup. Suppor ng them with world class facility and involve in programmes. training on crea ng successful startups and infrastructure.
37 Tourism: World-Class Tourism Infrastructure for Sustained Progress
INC will make Karnataka one of the top two states in the country in terms of domes c foo alls by crea ng a world-class tourism infrastructure, thema c circuits, deploying sustainable tourism prac ces, encouraging private partnerships and investments to provide a conducive business environment, branding and posi oning of Karnataka Tourism na onally and interna onally, becoming one the largest direct and indirect employment genera ng sectors in the state. We have created a progressive tourism policy for Karnataka which encourages private partnership and ICT use.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ According to the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2015–20, it is envisaged that Rs. 54,000 crore investments will be made during 2015–20 period (more investment expected from private sector or under PPP) which can generate about 30 lakh employment Ÿ As per WTTC 2016 report, Karnataka tourism contributed approximately 8% to India’s total tourism GDP (assuming tourism share of 14.8% GSDP in 2015) Ÿ Bengaluru became the first Indian city to have its own logo. Ÿ The New Tourism policy 2015-20 which seeks to promote tourism and encourage investments in the sector is a holis c document to ensure Karnataka moves up the value chain of tourism map in the years to come. Ÿ Karnataka tourism has been conferred the third place for the best State under Comprehensive Development of Tourism Category by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The key tourism sector ini a ves that will be undertaken by INC:
Ÿ Increase tourism contribu on to GSDP Ÿ To promote our culture through from current 14.8% to 20% sustainable tourism, set up Heritage Ÿ Make Karnataka one of the top-two Authority of Karnataka states in India in terms of domes c Ÿ Set up Fes val Authority of Karnataka foo alls Ÿ Develop a robust ac on plan to setup Ÿ Provide about 65 lakh tourism industry Beach Tourism in Mangalore Udupi and jobs in the state Karwar districts. Coastal Beach Tourism Ÿ Build a world-class tourism Authority infrastructure to posi on Karnataka as a world-class tourism des na on
38 Urban Development: Unmatched Quality of Life in Urban Progress
INC is commi ed to make urban Karnataka a livable, thriving, safe, resilient and inclusive place resul ng in upli ment and happiness for all the state’s residents. Our belief in a aining full individual and group poten al for the upli ment and be er quality of life, through sustainable and inclusive growth, is reflected in many of the achievements of the INC in urban development of Karnataka
Our Key Achievements Ÿ Karnataka Municipal Data Society has been established to develop a Ÿ Bengaluru, one of the fastest growing centralised database for ULBs. and MOST DYNAMIC ci es in the world Ÿ has seen a steady increase in it’s Wealth from waste - We have popula on and we have implemented a implemented garbage clearance projects Mass Rapid Transit system - Namma and to recycle the garbage as a resource Metro to address these needs. of energy, manure and other products Ÿ Ÿ Metro Rail: Bengaluru is the only city Created a State Slum Development with a metro, which is being Authority and a comprehensive Slum implemented in two phases. Namma Development Act to ensure social jus ce Metro Phase 1 consists of two metro for people living in slums lines — 42.5km in total length. The Ÿ INC will create a roadmap to improve Phase 2 consists of four extensions to the livelihood of street vendors, taxi the exis ng lines and addi on of two drivers, auto rickshaw drivers – with a new lines totaling 72.095km in length concept ‘Every Labourer Belongs to us’ Ÿ Karnataka provides efficient public ‘Pra Kaarmika, Nammavanu’ transport to people of different income Groups for inter and intra state travel. Ÿ Ensured that Karnataka Urban Transforma on will take place at a faster pace Ÿ Karnataka is now among the first states to develop a state-level Municipal Solid Waste Policy in 2004.
39 We will: Fund is put to efficient and effec ve use immediately - necessary monitoring and Ÿ Enhance ins tu onal structures coherent with repor ng will be made public. improved and reformed planning frameworks Ÿ 25 species of endangered flora will be Ÿ Amendment of Karnataka Town and restored Country Planning Act to mandate the Ÿ prepara on of spa al development plans Environment & Forests: Ÿ Ÿ Restructure the role of development Encourage Vanathotagarike to cover 33% authori es as facilitators to the planning of the geographical area in 3 years, at the and development process rate of 11% every year. Ÿ Ensure planned, environmentally sustainable Ÿ To develop innova ve products and and resilient growth of urban centres with establish ac vated bamboo carbon op mal land and resources u lisa on industries to generate employment and wealth Ÿ Ensure access to water to all by providing at least one tap connec on at every household Ÿ INC will launch a “ Vana Kaval Yojana’ in in the state the peripheries of forests to prevent animal-farmer conflict and also to protect Ÿ Provide safe access to sanita on their crops from damages caused by infrastructure and services for all at all mes frequent animal intrusion into fields and and ensure zero adverse impact of human villages. excreta on environment and society Ÿ Ÿ Reduce incidences of urban flooding and Formulate a Western Ghat Policy to minimise its impact on people. conserve forest and protect the environment. Ÿ Ensure ci es and their surroundings are free from all filth and ensure zero adverse impact of municipal solid waste on the environment Pollution Control and society. Ÿ Stringent ac on will be taken on industries/ Ÿ Establish a Unified Metropolitan Transport firms viola ng pollu on norms Authority (UMTA) with legal and financial Ÿ Increase share of public transport from 55% to capability. 80% Ÿ Ensure adequate access to affordable housing Ÿ for all Public transport buses and vehicles will be converted to CNG Ÿ Provide safe and accessible transport for all, Ÿ while promo ng low-carbon modes that lead Scrapping of old vehicles to cleaner air in ci es Ÿ Encourage afforesta on programmes and Ÿ Make ci es adap ve to disasters and resilient plan ng of trees in vacant government and to climate change private parcel of lands Ÿ Ÿ Set up a truck and cargo terminal outside Massive programmes to prevent flow of every City Municipal Council (CMC) on sewerage into water bodies na onal highways Ÿ Steps to penalise industries and monitoring authori es for viola on of rules. Ÿ Curbs on registra on of new vehicles Transport & Tra c management Ÿ Will ensure separate Municipal Law to govern Ÿ Technology-enabled, auto-synchronized traffic the growth of Bangalore Metropolitan management system with connected signals Corpora on across the city to improve the traffic situa on Ÿ We will formulate policy to protect all the in the city. playgrounds in Bengaluru from encroachments and to bring in a legisla on Environment Sustainability against encroachments and retake encroachments. Ÿ Protec on of environment and sustainability and ensure the availability of District Mining
40 Ÿ All parks to be no fied under a special Federal Issue legisla on on the lines of Parks Act of Bangalore Congress party will fight to ensure devolu on of funds par cularly from the 15th Finance Ÿ We will encourage CNG and electric vehicles Commission along with other southern states as and use of city gas service otherwise they are likely to lose substan ally, due Ÿ We will target a minimum 2% increase in to devolu on from the Centre. greenery in the state every year Ÿ Will ensure Bangalore will be the safest city in the country and will minimise heinous crimes like murders, kidnapping and rape.
41 Women Empowerment & Child Development: Women & Children at the Heart of all Progress
INC strongly believes in having a of a just and humane society which empowers women to realise their full poten al and live a life of dignity and choice, enabling them to par cipate in the process of decision making as equal partners and to influence the process of social change.
Our Key Achievements Ÿ State Government formulated policies and programs for the welfare of women and child development, to ensure protec on of women and children. Ÿ The Government has Introduced Karnataka Mahila Abhivrudhi Yojane scheme for the empowerment of women.
42 We will: Ÿ Health Cards to women working as unskilled laborers in garment and other processing Ÿ We will endeavor to raise the employment industries. level of women to 50% in the government Ÿ workforce Free educa on to girls at post-gradua on level Ÿ Ÿ Will provide 50% subsidy of the cost of vehicle Zero Balance saving accounts in Co-opera ve or Rs. 30,000 to purchase women friendly Banks and Financial Ins tu ons. scooters to every women working in the Ÿ Houses for widows from economically government and panchayats setup with an backward classes annual income of 2,50,000/- or less Ÿ provide free motor vehicle training for women Ÿ Ensuring “Gender Just” budget and track below metric pass at RTOs and to provide expenditure in the skill development them with subsidised autorickshaws & cars so programmes for women that they can make a living and also ensure Ÿ Development of Gender Development Indices safety to women commuters - (Nirbhaya (GDI)/Gender Inequality Index Vahini) Ÿ Ÿ Skill development for 1,000 women every year Implement sexual harassment preven on star ng from 2018 covering 8,000 rural policy in all establishments women Ÿ Fast Track Courts to try sexual harassment Ÿ Support 1,000 women entrepreneurs every cases year for entrepreneurial development Ÿ We will enact a law for awarding life sentence Ÿ Increase the widow pension from present Rs. to rape convicted criminals and introduce 500/- to Rs. 1000/- programs for rehabilita on of vic ms Ÿ Ÿ State level Stree Shak federa on on Have a Child Budget Component in the State Kudumbashree model. Budget Ÿ Ÿ 5000 Stree Shak micro-enterprises will be Earmark 4% for Health; 2% for Educa on and nurtured over 5 years, around 21st century 2% of budgetary alloca on for children who needs: food processing, catering, mobile are in need of protec on canteens, solid waste management, parking Ÿ Bring a suitable amendment to RTE Act 2009 management. and ensure right to educa on for all children Ÿ Construct Working Women’s Hostel in each from 3-18 years (from pre-primary to college taluka, thus empowering them and increasing level) and to ensure quality educa on for both their par cipa on in the workforce rural and urban children Ÿ Ÿ Crea ng Stree Shak Socie es and Groups Promote RTE Act 2009 in totality (Not just Sec which will be registered 12.1.C) that covers children with special needs, children with learning disabili es and Ÿ Setup training Centres to train Stree Shak other children in both rural and urban areas Groups in job oriented courses Ÿ Establish Children' Court with adequate Ÿ Crea on of Agri-oriented jobs in rural areas so infrastructure and trained Public Prosecutors as to check flow of rural women to factory to ensure jus ce to children. units in ci es – this will also create local Ÿ labour for agricultural farms lack of which is We will provide Mangalya Bhagya (3 gram ruining farming in villages and rural areas. gold thali will be provided to all girls of marriageable age below poverty line) Ÿ Stringent check of illegal abor on centres and sex determina on centres Ÿ Supply of free sanitary napkins to girl students of government colleges and polytechnics Ÿ Subsidize napkin vending machines will be installed in all colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and school and public toilets. Ÿ Abolish taxes on Sanitary Pads Ÿ Distribu ng Free Sanitary Pads through PDS to BPL women
43 Growth with Jobs
The last five years of the INC government in Karnataka has been a me of robust growth, the state has seen an up- ck in all its economic growth indicators, but what make this growth very special is the fact that it has been accompanied by a steady increase in the number of jobs created.
INC truly believes that sustainable long term growth is possible, only when it results in and in turn is driven by new meaningful jobs being created.
The INC government in Karnataka in the last five years has presided over the crea on over 50 Lakh jobs across different sectors, we have not only adopted policies to make people be er job seekers (by training and up- skilling them) but also job producers by encouraging and suppor ng their entrepreneurship.
For the next five years we want to "Double It" - ie create 15-20 Lakh jobs every year, to achieve the crea on of 1 Crore jobs at the end of five years.
Jobs Created By Sector
8.98 Lakh jobs created with the approval of 1823 projects
1.89 Lakh jobs created in Large Industry sector as well as 12.30 Lakh jobs in the MSME sector for a total of 14.19 Lakh jobs due the state industrial policy
30 Lakh IT jobs
Total Jobs of 53.17 Lakhs
44 Decentralized Equitable e-Governance Enable System Accessible Transparent 1000 1 Super Speciality Hospital Per 3 Districts Mangalore-Hubli Women Skill Women/ Air Connec vity Development Girls Per Year $300 Bn Security Malnutri on IT Contribu ons Roads Free 50 Bed To All Preven on Governance Karnataka Ayush Mangalore Of Child 5000 Harbour Villages Stree Shak Hospitals 20,000 Trafficking Micro IT Startups Enterprises 20,000 Inland Port RTE For Anganwadis Authority Food All Children Security $50 Bn for State 3-18yrs IT & Biotech Infrastructure Biotechnology Contribu ons
Women 12Yrs Alternate Dispute Empowerment Health and Comprehensive Of Schooling Resolu on Mechanisms Prison Kannada Reforms & Child Nutri on Guaranteed To Development Development Every Child Specialized Roadmap Courts
Mordernize 65 Lakhs Court Tourism Jobs Infrastructure To Be Created Educa on, Sport Law and Jus ce and Culture 20% of GSDP
Fes val Authority Single Window of Karnataka Industrial Project Clearance Tourism Development MMSEs 18000 Right to Skilled Ar sans Equality Marke ng Irriga on Social Jus ce Support 100% Right to Housing for 125,000 Cr Health Soliga, Koraga, Pambada, Insurance to be spent Nalike, Parava, Kudubi Communi es
Agriculture 15-20 Sustainable Smart Rural Villages Development Lakhs Agricultural Corridor Jobs To Be 24x7 for Karnataka Tech Created Power To Improved Skilling & Annually All Villages Energy Infrastructure Innova on Employment Reliable & Governance Robust Reduce 50% Clean Finance Professional Pollu on Tax Employability 100% Control Increase Electricity For All Skill Zero Adverse Development Unified Metropolitan Urban Impact Of Transport Authority Development Waste
Safe Accessible One Tap Environmentally Transport For All In Every Sound Growth Household
4545 Progress with Congress
The manifesto commi ee of the INC would like to thank the people of the Karnataka who were an essen al and integral part of authoring this "People's Manifesto".
We are humbled by the love, affec on and faith that the people have bestowed upon us, and are honored to be the custodians of the hopes and dreams that the people of the state have for themselves and their fellow countrymen.
The vision of the future for the people of the state that we have illustrated comes on the back of the last five years of stable, sustainable and inclusive growth under the able leadership of Shri Siddaramiah.
We know the people of the state expect more from us and we believe we are well prepared to not just to meet those expecta ons but to exceed them like we have always done in the past.
As a na on we are at a crossroads, we are in a fight against forces that want to redefine who we are, forces that want exclusive and not inclusive growth, forces that want to s fle dissen ng views, forces that finally want to impose a perverse defini on of what it is to be a true Indian.
We believe Karnataka under the Indian Na onal Congress in the last five years has shown that there is a be er way - a way that leads not only to be er economic progress for all the people, but a way that has the values and teachings of Basavanna, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawarharlal Nehru, Ambedkar Dr B.R Ambedkar, Shri Vallabhai Patel, Shrimathi Indira Gandhi, Shri Rajiv Gandhi, & Shri Devraj Urs as its lodestar.
The Indian Na onal Congress seeks the vote of the people of Karnataka based on our track record and our vision of a glorious future for the state.
It would be our privilege and honor to serve you.
46 Building Houses. Making Homes
INC government has successfully built 169,774 houses under its various housing schemes during 2016–17, INC is commi ed to provide affordable, safe, healthful housing for all.
Urban Housing We are commi ed to address the urban housing challenge and propose to build over 300,000 houses per annum under the various schemes that address the needs of different groups of people of the state.
Urban Slum Development We are also addressing head on the challenge of building be er housing for the people currently living in slums under the State Slum Development Authority.
Rural Housing To make the state hut-free and provide shelter to all, 11.75 lakh houses have been constructed so far, and we propose to build another 10 lakh houses per annum over the next five years.
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