Here’s a concise summary of the Karnataka Budget 2025-26, tailored for the KPSC Mains Exam:(NammaKPSC)

📊 Budget Overview

 Total Receipts: ₹4.08 lakh crore

o Revenue Receipts: ₹2.92 lakh crore

o Capital Receipts: ₹1.16 lakh crore (including borrowings)

 Total Expenditure: ₹4.09 lakh crore

o Revenue Expenditure: ₹3.11 lakh crore

o Capital Expenditure: ₹71,336 crore

o Loan Repayment: ₹26,474 crore(The Financial Express)

🌾 Agriculture & Rural Development

 Farmer Welfare: ₹51,339 crore allocated for farmer welfare schemes.

 Irrigation: 49,790 acres brought under micro-irrigation; 30 lakes to be developed for irrigation.

 MGNREGA Initiatives:

o Grey water management units in 500 villages.

o Spice and fruit crops cultivated across 5,000 acres.

o 5,000 km of rural roads lined with saplings.

o 'Krishi Patha' scheme to develop farm access roads.(Karnataka Finance, The Financial Express)

Housing & Welfare

 PMAY-U: Beneficiary contribution reduced to ₹1 lakh; state contributes ₹5 lakh.

 Slum Development: 86,651 houses completed; 1,80,253 houses approved.

 Labor Welfare: Education and medical assistance for registered laborers and their dependents
doubled.

 Minority Communities:

o ₹100 crore for Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh communities.

o ₹250 crore for Christian community development.

o Honorarium for religious leaders increased.

o Multi-purpose halls to be constructed at hobli, taluk, and district levels.(The Financial

Express)
🏫 Education & Skill Development

 Scholarships: ₹120 crore allocated for student scholarships.

 Infrastructure:

o 31 residential schools upgraded to PU colleges.

o 61 KREIS schools to get new buildings at ₹1,292 crore.

o 16 new women’s colleges to be established.

o Buddhist Study Academy to be set up in Bengaluru.

o Mahabodhi Study Centre library to be digitalized at ₹1 crore.

 Competitive Exams: Special training programs for minority students.(The Financial Express)

🚆 Infrastructure & Urban Development

 Roads:

o 4,420 km of highways and district roads upgraded with ₹4,848 crore.

o 300 km of new roads developed using canal buffer zones at ₹3,000 crore.

o 40.5 km double-decker flyover alongside Namma Metro Phase-3 at ₹8,916 crore.

o 120 km of flyovers and grade separators in Bengaluru.

 Railways:

o ₹600 crore allocated for railway projects.

o Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project: ₹15,767 crore for 148 km network with 58 stations.

 Airports:

o Vijayapura Airport: ₹348 crore.

o Raichur Airport: ₹53 crore.

o Karwar Naval Airport: Land acquisition underway.

 Water Supply:

o Kaveri Stage-V project: ₹5,550 crore for 775 MLD capacity.

o Detailed Project Report for Kaveri Stage-VI.

o ₹234 crore for lake preservation and development in Bengaluru.(The Financial Express, The
Financial Express)

⚡ Energy & Environment

 Power Capacity: Target to increase installed capacity from 32 GW to 60 GW.

  Thermal Power: Operationalization of Godhna Thermal Power Plant with 800 MW capacity at ₹13,000
crore.

 Clean Mobility:

o Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-30 to attract ₹50,000 crore investment.

o ₹25 crore for EV infrastructure in Bengaluru.

 Environment:

o ₹35 crore for lake rejuvenation under 'Brand Bengaluru Green Bengaluru'.

o ₹234 crore for lake preservation and development in Bengaluru.(The Financial Express, The
Financial Express)

💼 Employment & Entrepreneurship

 Women Employment: Employment to women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

 Backward Class Entrepreneurs: Financial assistance up to ₹3 lakh for unemployed individuals from
backward classes.

 Youth Empowerment: Development of youth through skill training and employment opportunities.
(Instamojo, The Financial Express)

Governance & Administrative Reforms

 Administrative Reforms: Implementation of reforms to improve public delivery systems.

 Public Delivery: Enhancement of public service delivery through technology and transparency.
(Instamojo)

Karnataka Economic Survey 2024–25: Key Highlights

1. Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)

 2023–24 GSDP (constant prices): Estimated to grow by 7% over the previous year.

 Per Capita GSDP (current prices): ₹3,68,085, marking a 9% increase from 2022–23.

 Sectoral Contribution:

o Services: 66%

o Manufacturing: 20%

o Agriculture: 14%PRS Legislative Research+1Wikipedia+1

2. Fiscal Indicators

 Total Expenditure (2025–26): ₹4.09 lakh crore

o Revenue Expenditure: ₹3.11 lakh crore

 o Capital Expenditure: ₹71,336 crore

o Debt Repayment: ₹26,474 crore

 Revenue Deficit: ₹19,262 crore (0.63% of GSDP)

 Fiscal Deficit: ₹90,428 crore (2.95% of GSDP)

 Total Liabilities: ₹7.64 lakh crore (24.91% of GSDP)Wikipedia+3The Economic Times+3LinkedIn+3

3. Sectoral Performance

 Agriculture: Growth of 5.5% in 2022–23.

 Manufacturing: Growth of 5% in 2022–23.

 Services: Growth of 9% in 2022–[Link] Legislative Research+1Wikipedia+1

4. Employment & Livelihood

 Unemployment Rate: 2.9%, lower than the national average of 3.5%.

 Livelihood Generation: Identified as a significant challenge in the [Link] Herald+1PRS

Legislative Research+1

📌 Relevance for KPSC Mains

 Prelims: Understanding the state's economic indicators and growth trends.

 Mains: Analyzing sectoral contributions, fiscal health, and employment challenges.

 Interview: Discussing policy implications and strategies for sustainable economic development.

 Here’s a combined statistical summary from the Karnataka Budget 2025–26 and Karnataka
Economic Survey 2024–25, organized thematically for your KPSC Mains exam preparation:


 📊 1. GSDP & Economic Growth

Metric Value
GSDP Growth (2023–24, Constant Prices) 7%
Per Capita GSDP (Current Prices) ₹3,68,085 (↑ 9% from 2022–23)
Karnataka's Share in National GDP ~8%
Contribution to GSDP (2023–24): Agriculture 14%
Contribution to GSDP: Industry 20%
Contribution to GSDP: Services 66%
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 💰 2. Fiscal Statistics (Budget 2025–26)

Category Amount (₹ in crore)

Total Receipts ₹4,08,903 crore
Total Expenditure ₹4,09,675 crore
Revenue Expenditure ₹3,11,131 crore
Capital Expenditure ₹71,336 crore
Revenue Deficit ₹19,262 crore (0.63% of GSDP)
Fiscal Deficit ₹90,428 crore (2.95% of GSDP)
 Category Amount (₹ in crore)
Total Liabilities ₹7.64 lakh crore (24.91% of GSDP)
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 🌾 3. Agriculture & Rural Development

Scheme/Metric Value
Allocation for Farmer Welfare ₹51,339 crore
Area under Micro-Irrigation 49,790 acres
MGNREGA-linked Activities 5,000 acres (spice/fruit crops), 5,000 km rural road plantations
Greywater Units 500 villages
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 🏫 4. Education

Item Data
Scholarships Allocation ₹120 crore
KREIS Schools New Infra ₹1,292 crore for 61 schools
New Women’s Colleges 16 to be established
Digitalization of Mahabodhi Library ₹1 crore
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 🚧 5. Infrastructure & Transport

Project Allocation/Length
Roads Upgraded 4,420 km, ₹4,848 crore
Bengaluru Double-Decker Flyover 40.5 km, ₹8,916 crore
Flyovers/Grade Separators (Bengaluru) 120 km
Suburban Railway (Bengaluru) ₹15,767 crore, 148 km, 58 stations
Airport Upgrades (Vijayapura, Raichur) ₹401 crore (₹348 + ₹53)
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 ⚡ 6. Energy & Environment

Metric Value
Installed Capacity Target From 32 GW to 60 GW
Godhna Thermal Plant ₹13,000 crore (800 MW)
Clean Mobility Policy Investment Target ₹50,000 crore
EV Infra in Bengaluru ₹25 crore
Lake Rejuvenation ₹234 crore
Green Bengaluru Campaign ₹35 crore
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 👷‍♂️7. Employment & Social Welfare

Item Value
Unemployment Rate (2023–24) 2.9% (vs. 3.5% national)
Financial Aid for Backward Class Entrepreneurs Up to ₹3 lakh
Jain/Buddhist/Sikh: ₹100 crore, Christian: ₹250
Minority Welfare Allocation
crore
PMAY-U (Urban Housing Subsidy) State: ₹5 lakh, Beneficiary: ₹1 lakh
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 8. Governance & Reforms

Reform Area Update

Administrative Modernization Public service delivery through digital platforms
Branding Initiative “Brand Bengaluru – Green Bengaluru” for sustainable urban growth
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