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Karnataka Trade and Commerce Karnataka is one of the leading states of India for trading. Holding the fifth highest GDP ranking among all Indian states, Karnataka’s GDP growth is 17% (2016-17). This indicates its potential for further trade & industrial growth. Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is the IT hub of India and also the fourth … Read more
Karntaka economy updates The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) GSDP of Karnataka for 2019-20 (at current prices) is estimated to be Rs 15,88,303 This is 13% higher than the revised estimate for 2018-19. Total expenditure Total expenditure for 2019-20 is estimated to be Rs 2,34,153 crore, a 7.7% increase over the revised estimate of 2018-19. … Read more
Karnataka Schemes and Projects Karnataka Government Schemes 2017-18 Following schemes are covered in this article- Free laptop scheme Guru Chetana Scheme: Mathru Purna Scheme: SankalpadindaSiddi Programme: Karnataka Aarogya Bhagya Scheme: Yuva Yuga – New Skill Training Scheme: Housing Scheme for BPL Families (Upcoming Scheme of Karnataka Government): Home Health Care Services Under National Health Campaign … Read more
budgets of Karnataka Driven by various fiscal consolidation measures, Karnataka has managed its expenditure well even while enhancing its revenues. The State’s fiscal deficit has declined marginally from 2.79% in 2015-16 (RE) to the level of 2.12% of GSDP in 2016-17 (BE), while the capital outlay has increased marginally from Rs. 21133.91 crore in 2015-16(RE) … Read more
Karnataka budget 2020-21 Economic outlook in the eve of Budget 2020-21 The growth rate of Gross State Domestic Product during the year 2018-19 was at 7.8%. Against this it is estimated that for the year 2019-20 there will be a growth rate of 6.8%. Fiscal deficit for 2020-21 is targeted at Rs 46,072 crore (2.55% … Read more
Karnataka Food Security Nutrition is major Public Health emergency in India, with about 50% of its population suffering from it in some form of protein calorie deficit or micronutrient malnourishment. It causes for 50% of child mortality. According to World Health Organisation report 2015 :-42% of children between 0- 5 years of age in India are underweight … Read more
Karnataka Economy and its main features Karnataka is one of the most progressive and industrialized states in the country and is leading States in driving India’s economic growth. Economic growth and fast development of any state depends on Industrial relations. The state has an illustrious history of successfully introducing several industrial and technological initiatives. State’s … Read more
Karnataka Planned Development Karnataka is situated in the south western region of India. It is one of the most prosperous states in India. Karnataka has made tremendous progress in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, literature and tourism. Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka. Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of Asia due to … Read more
Karnataka is a leading state in terms of industrial growth in India. It is the hub of the IT industry in the country. The technology cluster in Karnataka ranks as the fourth largest in the world. The state has 47 IT and ITeS SEZs, several regions dedicated to IT investment, and three software technology parks. Apart … Read more
Karnataka Tax and economic reforms Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017 The ‘Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017’ was unanimously passed by the state assembly. Before Karnataka, as many as 24 states and Union Territories had passed the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) bill in their respective legislative assemblies. As per the … Read more