Big gift for women in Karnataka, govt announces 6-month leave for childcare
Yediyurappa on Monday announced a slew of freebies, sops and welfare measures for women in the Karnataka Budget for fiscal 2021-22. Representational image
Updated: Mar 9, 2021, 08:21 AM IST
Bengaluru: On the occasion of International Women s Day, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa gave a big gift to the women employees of the state government. The state government has announced a six-month leave for child care for its female employees. The announcement was made by Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa while presenting the budget for 2021-22 in the Assembly.
Presenting the budget, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the two main government offices located in each district centre will be opened for the care of such children. Along with this, he announced a grant of Rs 37,188 crore for women-centric programs.
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Yedi s budget woos K taka women with freebies
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Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa. Image Source: IANS News
Bengaluru, March 8 : Marking the International Women s Day, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Monday announced a slew of freebies, sops and welfare measures for women in the Karnataka Budget for fiscal 2021-22.
Women constitute about 50 per cent of the state s 7.05-crore population. As International Women s Day is being celebrated today (Monday), the state government is committed to equality and empowerment of women. When women, who constitute 50 per cent of the population involve in nation-building and economic activities, it will not be difficult to achieve prosperity, Yediyurappa said, presenting the state budget for the ensuing fiscal (2021-22) in the legislative assembly here.
Rs 7,795 cr for development of Bengaluru; action towards Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir: CM
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Synopsis Bengaluru is an extremely fast growing city in the world. To suit this, our government has given priority to provide required infrastructure facilities and excellent quality of life, Yediyurappa said.
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B S Yediyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka
A total grant of Rs 7,795 crore for the comprehensive development of Bengaluru city was provided in the 2021-22 budget presented by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in the Karnataka Legislative assembly on Monday.
He also said necessary action would be taken to construct Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir across River Cauvery, aimed at providing drinking water and generating electricity for Bengaluru city.