CM Siddaramaiah to announce Karnataka budget on February 16; Check details

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to announce state budget on February 16 as budget session in Karnataka assembly will take place from February 12 to 23.

Published on: Jan 20, 2024, 10:51:54 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka is set to get its next budget announcement on February 16 by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters on Friday. The budget session will take place between February 12 to 23 in the Karnataka assembly, prompting cabinet ministers to gear up and conduct pre-budget meetings with experts in their various fields.

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah to table his 15th budget on February 16. (ANI)

This will be CM Siddaramaiah's 15th budget announcement, which is a record in itself. “The budget will be tabled on February 16 and the session will go on till February 23,” Patil told news agency PTI. The budget session will begin with a joint address to both the houses of Karnataka legislature by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, the agency added.

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Siddaramaiah was in charge of the finance ministry between 1994 and 1999, and 2013 and 2018, when he was also chief minister. The Congress stalwart took charge of the finance portfolio once again after the massive win of the party in the recent May 10 assembly election.

It is not yet clear what the budget size will be for the year and the main allocations. However, in Siddaramaiah's last budget, he allocated large chunks to fulfil the Congress party's five main poll promises. He also allocated ₹45,000 crore for ‘Brand Bengaluru’ and ₹30,000 for Namma Metro, towards easing the state capital's infamous traffic problem.

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Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao also called for a pre-budget meeting with health experts and doctors on Friday. He invited prominent players from both government and private sectors and sought suggestions to develop healthcare facilities in the state.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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