March2021

KARNATAKA   Karnataka decides to extend reservation beyond 50%   The Karnataka government  made a strong case in the Supreme Court for extending the quota in jobs and education beyond the stipulated 50% cap after making the move at a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister BS Yediyurappa. On the notice issued by the Supreme Court, seeking … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka: Sale of beer is highest in Haveri in financial year 2020-21   The prolonged closure of bars and prohibition on sales of alcoholic beverages in the immediate aftermath of the outbreak of Covid-19 in the beginning of the 2020-21 financial year had raised fears among officials in the excise department over their … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka government mulling free sand policy for poor to build houses, says minister   The Karnataka government was mulling making available sand almost free of cost for economically weaker sections people wishing to build a house under Rs ten lakh, Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh Nirani told the state assembly. He agreed that getting quality sand, especially by the … Read more

KARNATAKA   Xcelerator Bengaluru Initiative unveiled in Bengaluru   Karnataka has launched the “Xcelerator Bangalore Initiative” to support women-owned micro-enterprises. Highlights:   The state submitted its 2021-2021 budget on March 8, 2021, which allocated 371.88 billion rupees for women-centered programs. Similarly, the government has also adopted some initiatives, such as the famous “Promotion of Women” … Read more

KARNATAKA   Karnataka to resist inclusion of fuel in GST regime   Karnataka is expected to oppose the proposal to bring petrol and diesel within the ambit of goods and services tax (GST), arguing that such a move will lead to substantial revenue loss for states. It will share its opinion at the forthcoming GST Council meeting. The … Read more

KARNATAKA   Tourism sector in Karnataka lost Rs 5,000 crore every month because of pandemic disruption   Tourism was one of the hardest-hit sectors in Karnataka last year, suffering estimated losses of Rs 5,000 crore every month during the pandemic-induced lockdown starting March 2020. The state government has mentioned this in its economic survey for 2020-21.   … Read more