Topic: Karnataka
Karnataka’s Proposed Gig Worker Welfare Fund Levy
Karnataka is set to implement a differential levy on app-based platforms to establish a social security scheme for gig and platform workers. This initiative, if approved, could shape...
Karnataka Caste Census
The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within...
Karnataka’s Controversial Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project
The Sharavathi pumped storage hydroelectric project (PSHP) in Karnataka has sparked controversy. The project aims to generate 2,000 MW of electricity while also supplying drinking water to Bengaluru....
Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute
The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has reignited following a violent incident involving a bus conductor in Belagavi. This incident has halted bus services between the two states and marks...
Indian Railways to Redevelop 61 Stations in Karnataka Under ABSS
Recently, Indian Railways has chosen 61 railway stations in Karnataka for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This project aims to modernize and improve the facilities at...
Karnataka’s Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030
The Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 was launched at the Global Investors’ Meet – Invest Karnataka 2025 by Energy Minister K.J. George. This policy aims to attract investments...
Karnataka’s Industrial Policy for 2025-30
Karnataka has revealed its new industrial policy for 2025-30. This policy aims to attract ₹7.5 lakh crore in investments and create 20 lakh new jobs. The focus is...
New Fungal Disease Threatens Ginger Crops in Karnataka
In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode discovered a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu, Karnataka. The disease, caused by...
Saffron Reedtail Damselfly Discovered in Karnataka
The saffron reedtail damselfly, scientifically known as Indosticta deccanensis, has been discovered in Madhugundi village, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. This finding marks the first record of the species in...
Karnataka HC Strikes Down Green Energy Rules
In the recent Brindavan Hydropower Private Limited Case, 2024, the Karnataka High Court struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 (GEOA...
Karnataka’s ₹100 Crore Tourism Initiative: Yadgir Fort Development and Ropeway Projects
Karnataka’s government is set to enhance tourism through investments in historical and religious sites. The recent announcement includes a ₹100 crore initiative focused on Yadgir Fort, part of...
