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Chief MinisterSiddaramaiah
Ruling PartyCongress
In Power Since2023-05
Political Alignment
Centre-Left
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1State Policies
1Sectors
1Policy Types
Development Indicators
22.4L CrGSDPRank #3
6.7 CrPopulation
0.682HDIMedium-High
3.3L CrPer Capita GSDP
Flagship Schemes
State government's major policy programmes
Gruha Lakshmiactive
Rs 2,000/month to women heads of BPL/APL households — 1.2 crore beneficiaries
Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women)active
Free travel on KSRTC and BMTC buses for all women
Anna Bhagya (10 kg Free Rice)active
10 kg free rice per BPL household per month, expanded from 7 kg
Yuva Nidhiactive
Rs 3,000-5,000/month to unemployed graduates for 2 years while job-seeking
Key Policy Actions
2024-11Karnataka Semiconductor Policy — 50% subsidy on land, stamp duty waiverDigital & Technology
2024-06Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project — Rs 15,767 crore approvedTransport & Infrastructure
2023-06Farm loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh for 50 lakh farmersAgriculture