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Kalaburagi leaders have urged a special policy and increased funding to accelerate economic growth in Kalyana Karnataka region.
Kalaburagi
Dr Ajay Singh has called for a dedicated development policy to accelerate economic growth in the Kalyana Karnataka region, stating that its GDP and per capita income remain significantly below the state average.
Speaking at a press conference in Kalaburagi, he said targeted policies for agriculture, industry, tourism, and textiles are essential to improve the region’s economic performance. He added that a formal proposal will be submitted to the state government seeking the creation of a comprehensive development framework for the region.
Dr Singh said the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) plans to establish a Planning, Policy and Data Analysis Division to design a five-year roadmap aimed at increasing the region’s contribution to Karnataka’s overall GDP.
He announced that the board has approved an action plan worth ₹5,000 crore, which will include supplementary funding in addition to departmental allocations under the state budget. The initiative is expected to strengthen implementation of development schemes across multiple sectors.
The board will continue funding health and education innovation programmes such as Kalyana Patha and hostel schemes. To enhance skill development and employment opportunities, new GTTC centres will be established at Sedam, Jewargi, Sindhanur and Raichur, each with an investment of ₹73 crore.
Dr Singh also said industrial hubs previously planned for Kalaburagi and Yadgir will now see priority expansion in Raichur and Koppal districts. He emphasised that infrastructure development and industrial growth remain key priorities for regional progress.
On transport development, he stated that support for the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) will depend on whether the state government allocates buses on par with other transport corporations.
He further noted that nearly ₹9,500 crore has already been spent on development works between 2023–24 and 2025–26. For the current fiscal year, the board aims to fully utilise its ₹5,000 crore allocation to accelerate growth and improve living standards in the region.
