The Karnataka Congress Government announced key welfare and infrastructure initiatives focused on public relief, employment, and urban development

1. 🛣️ ₹2,000 Crore Bengaluru Road Infrastructure Overhaul Target Area: Covers roads across the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) jurisdictions. Scope of Work: Direct funding dedicated to resurfacing, filling potholes, and full asphalting of city roads—specifically targeting stretches not already covered under existing major development projects. Timeline: The Chief Minister directed departments to execute and complete these works within a tight 3 to 4 month window. 2. 🚌 Statewide Free Bus Passes for All Students Coverage: Extended to all students across Karnataka—including SSLC (10th), PUC (12th), Undergraduate, and Postgraduate streams. Bus Networks: Valid across non-luxury state transport buses (BMTC, KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC). Why the Decision: Complements the ongoing Shakti Scheme (which provides free bus travel for women). The government introduced this after widespread feedback from male students requesting equal access to subsidized transport. Process: Students must apply through a dedicated state portal/application system to issue their digital or physical passes. 3. 💼 Employment Drive: 56,000 Government Jobs & Private Job Portal A. 56,000 Government Vacancies Recruitment Drive: The state cabinet committed to filling 56,000 vacant government posts across various state departments. Recruitment Calendar: Departments are tasked with releasing a structured recruitment timeline detailing notification dates, exam schedules, and application deadlines. B. Private Sector Employment Exchange Bridging the Gap: Setting up a state-managed online portal serving as a private employment exchange to connect local job seekers with companies in IT, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and retail. Local Preference: Focuses on prioritizing local Karnataka candidates (Kannadigas) alongside providing job-oriented skill training programs tailored to industry demand. 4. 🚩 10,000 "Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas" Establishment: Setting up 10,000 youth associations—one in every Gram Panchayat and urban ward across Karnataka. Financial Grant: The government allocated a grant of ₹10 Lakh to each youth association. Objective: Youth units will consist of 150–200 members each, focusing on leadership development, community service, sports, cultural events, and promoting social harmony at the grassroots level. 5. 🏠 Land & Housing Reforms ("The 6th Guarantee") B-Khata to A-Khata Conversion: Extending property regularisation statewide, allowing unauthorized or partially documented properties to convert to A-Khata status for legal property identification and bank loan eligibility. OC/CC Relievance: A one-time relaxation process for residential buildings up to 2,500 sq. ft. that have plan deviations of up to 20%, allowing homeowners to secure Occupancy (OC) and Completion Certificates (CC).