ABB has a strong and longstanding presence in Karnataka, with Bengaluru serving as one of its most important manufacturing and technology hubs in India. With this latest investment, ABB will operate three manufacturing locations with multiple shopfloors in the state, employing more than 3,000 people across its manufacturing operations.

“This expansion reflects ABB’s long-term commitment to India and our local-for-local strategy. By strengthening our manufacturing and technology capabilities in Karnataka, we are bringing advanced ABB technologies closer to customers, enabling industries to improve energy efficiency, digitalize operations and support India’s infrastructure growth,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Country Head and Managing Director, ABB India.

ABB’s Motion business is expanding its Peenya campus with two new manufacturing facilities. Spanning 6,100 sq m., the site will accommodate up to 300 employees once fully operational. It will produce a broad range of energy efficient motors, including flameproof (Ex) designs, roller table variants, and large smoke ventilation models, along with low-voltage drives and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The campus will also host a service and training center enhanced with digital tools and remote diagnostics to support customers throughout the equipment lifecycle. ABB’s portfolio of high efficiency motors and drives installed over the past 12 years has delivered annual energy savings of approximately 20 TWh—equal to nearly half of Delhi’s yearly electricity consumption.

At ABB’s second Nelamangala campus, a 16,470 sq m. multi business manufacturing hub has been set up to expand production for the Electrification and Automation businesses. The facility will support a broader portfolio, including smart power technologies, system interface units, gas analyzer system integration, service labs, blending operations, excitation systems and high-power rectifiers. Manufacturing of power management solutions critical for data centers will scale up nearly tenfold at this campus, reinforcing ABB’s role as a key technology provider. ABB’s low and medium voltage systems already power more than 30% of India’s hyperscale data centers.

The campus will also advance ABB’s innovation led Make in India portfolio, including blending and excitation solutions for lube, paint, paper & pulp industries. The excitation supply factory will deliver systems not only within India but also for export to the wider region to support reliable power generation and resilient grids. The blending facility will include an assembly line for pigging line valves, automation staging cabinets and on-site factory acceptance tests (FAT) to enable efficient and reliable operations in the Indian paint industry. With this investment, the high-power rectifiers supplied to local chemical and metals customers will now also extend to regional markets.

ABB recently announced investment of USD 75 million in 2026 to expand manufacturing and R&D for critical segments and creating 300+ new skilled jobs in engineering, operations, and research. This investment, combined with its 2025 spend of over $35 million, reflects ABB’s commitment to scaling its “local-for-local” strategy in India.

Karnataka has long been a center for technology talent across software, manufacturing and R&D, and ABB’s continued investments strengthen the state’s industrial ecosystem by expanding local manufacturing, developing specialized skills and supporting supplier networks across the region.

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

Both the units are prominently situated in the city’s fastest-growing locations to ensure quality healthcare is easily accessible to all. Mahadevapura Unit has over 450 beds, while the Electronic City facility has 350 beds. Both facilities are equipped with 30 state-of-the-art operation theatres and over 170 outpatient consultation rooms (OPDs) to deliver the best medical care.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, Chairman & Managing Director, KIMS Group of Hospitals, said, “Our arrival into Bengaluru healthcare is an adherence to carrying forward the clinical excellence and patient-focused values that have defined KIMS Hospitals for more than two decades. As a group, we are committed to investing in the advanced technology, best clinical minds, and patient-centric facilities to redefine standards of tertiary and quaternary care.”

The facilities are integrated with 25-plus super speciality centres and Centres of Excellence across Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Chronic Disease Management. The hospitals will provide a range of healthcare services, from primary care on a 24/7 basis to advanced diagnostics and treatment options, ensuring a seamless care pathway from prevention and early detection through surgery and finally to management.

“Launching KIMS Hospitals in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is a strategic move for us in enhancing our footprint in these key markets such as Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Telangana. Our growth strategy is centred around building a healthcare ecosystem in high-growth markets to ensure that advanced medical care is accessible to these communities. These two hospital launches are a step forward in that direction, said Dr. B. Abhinay, Chief Executive Officer, KIMS Group of Hospitals.

Speaking at the Inauguration, the Indian Film Star N.T.R. said, “It is truly an emotional moment for me to be here today. My grandfather, Shri N. T. Rama Rao, laid the foundation stone for the PES University (New Block) in Bengaluru 43 years ago, and seeing that legacy continue with the inauguration of this new hospital facility makes this occasion very special for me. I also share a deep bond with the city of Bengaluru and the people of Karnataka, which has always welcomed me warmly. Having been associated with the KIMS Hospitals family for over a decade, I have witnessed their strong commitment to delivering clinical excellence with a human touch. It is an honour and privilege to inaugurate this state-of-the-art hospital”.

Dr. Nitish Shetty, Managing Director, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru, said, “We strive to provide timely personalised healthcare. The Mahadevapura and Electronic City facilities have been planned to meet the growing health needs of the people of Bengaluru. These facilities have state-of-the-art ICUs, high-end diagnostic facilities and experienced medical professionals to ensure seamless patient care. Apart from these two units, three more units are also slated for the launch in the next years’ time. Our units house some of the most advanced medical technologies available today.  These facilities will act as major health hubs in Bengaluru and the IT Corridor areas.”

With the launch of these two facilities, KIMS Hospitals reinforces its commitment to strengthening India’s healthcare landscape through innovation, expansion, and clinical excellence.

In the overall rankings, it was followed by Andhra Pradesh, climbing from fifth in 2022 to second, Telangana (2022 ranking: 3rd), and Kerala (2022 ranking: 6th). Sikkim (2022: 1st), topped among the seven Small States (with populations less than one crore each), followed by Himachal Pradesh (2022: 6th) and Arunachal Pradesh (2022: 2nd).

The India Justice Report (IJR) was first initiated by Tata Trusts, with the first ever ranking published in 2019. This is the fourth edition of the report, in collaboration with partners including the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, DAKSH, TISS–Prayas, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, and How India Lives, IJR’s data partner.

Through a rigorous 24-month quantitative research, the IJR 2025, similar to the previous three, has tracked the performance of states in capacitating their Justice delivery structures to effectively deliver mandated services. Based on the latest official statistics from authoritative government sources, it brings together otherwise siloed data on the four pillars of Justice delivery – Police, Judiciary, Prisons, and Legal Aid. Each pillar was analysed through the prism of budgets, human resources, workload, diversity, infrastructure, and trends (intention to improve over a five-year period), against the state’s own declared standards and benchmarks. This edition also separately assesses the capacity of the 25 State Human Rights Commissions (see SHRC brief for more) and consists of essays on mediation and access to justice for persons with disabilities.

Discussing the India Justice Report, Justice (Retd.) Madan B. Lokur commented, “The punishing process of accessing justice begins with the very first encounter an individual has with the system. With our failure to properly equip and train frontline justice providers—police stations, legal aid actors including paralegal volunteers and district courts—we fracture public trust. These institutions are intended to embody our commitment to equal justice. The strength of our entire justice framework rests on these critical first points of contact. The fourth edition of the India Justice Report points out that improvements remain few and far between in the absence of adequate attention given to resources. Alas, the burden continues to remain on the individual seeking justice, and not the state to provide it.”

Ms. Maja Daruwala, Chief Editor, India Justice Report, highlighted, “As India moves forward into a hundred years of being a democratic, rule of law nation, the promise of rule of law and equal rights will remain hollow unless underwritten by a reformed justice system. Reform is not optional. It is urgent. A well-resourced responsive justice system is a constitutional imperative that must be experienced as an everyday reality available to every citizen.”

Karnataka’s Ranks: Pillar Wise

   IJR 4    IJR 3

OVERALL 1 1
POLICE 3 2
PRISONS 2 2
JUDICIARY 4 2
LEGAL AID 1 2

Legal Aid: Karnataka Breaking the National Trend of Decline in Paralegal Volunteers

Karnataka ranked first in legal aid this year. While, nationwide, the number of paralegal volunteers has been reducing over the years, Karnataka increased its number of paralegal volunteers per lakh population from 4.9 in Jan 2019 to 7.59 in September 2024, making it the highest in the country. It also has the highest share of women in panel lawyers (44%). However, it reduced its number of legal service clinics in villages from 174 clinics in 2021-2022 to just 32 in 2023-24.

Police: Lowest Officer Level Vacancy
Karnataka increased its per capita spend on Police from Rs. 943 in 2020-21 to Rs. 1261 in 2022-2023.
Between 2022 and 2023, it also halved its constable level vacancy from 12% to 6%, and officer vacancy from 11% to 1%, making it the state with the lowest officer-level vacancy among all large states. Additionally, it is the only state which fulfills the SC, ST and OBC quotas at both the officer and constabulary level. 99% of all police stations in the state have women help desks. Further, it also has the highest utilisation of modernisation funds (98.5%) in the country.

Prisons: Highest Share of Women in Prison Staff Nationally
With 33% women in prison staff, the state’s prisons have the highest share nationally. It has also improved on video conferencing facilities in prisons from 68% in 2021 to 93% in 2022. However, the vacancy among medical officers (74%) and medical staff (64%) in prisons is quite high.

Judiciary: Fills all positions reserved for SC, ST and OBC judges in the district judiciary
The state reduced its vacancy among judges in the district courts from 22% in 2022 to 16% in 2025. There are now 37% women judges in the district courts of Karnataka. The High Court also reduced its staff vacancy from 26% to 17%.

The IJR 2025 has reiterated both immediate and foundational corrections. It has flagged urgent filling of vacancies and increased representation. To effect irreversible change, it has exhorted that Justice delivery be designated as an essential service.

Across these centers, we serve a wide base of 4,700+ dialysis guests every month, consistently striving to enhance their quality of life. Our approach focuses not only on clinical excellence but also on fostering a guest-centric environment where every individual feels cared for and supported.

At NephroPlus, we are committed to making a difference, one dialysis session at a time, and Karnataka stands as a testament to our unwavering dedication to redefining kidney care.

NephroPlus offers a comprehensive range of services, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis, catering to diverse patient needs. The company prioritizes patient comfort and well-being through personalized care plans, flexible treatment schedules, and exclusive services like Holiday Dialysis, Dialysis on Call and Dialysis on Wheels.

The company, in the last 2.5 months, has alerted close to 252 million unique customers to these suspicious calls and has observed that there has been a 12% decline in the number of customers answering them. Six per cent of all calls on the Airtel network have been identified as spam calls, while 2% of all SMSes have also been identified as spam. Interestingly, it has been observed that a staggering 35% of the spammers have used landline telephones.

Additionally, customers in Delhi have received the maximum number of spam calls, followed by customers in Andhra Pradesh and Western Uttar Pradesh. Delhi is also where a maximum number of the spam calls have originated, followed by Mumbai and Karnataka. In terms of SMSes, the maximum number have originated in Gujarat followed by Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh and the maximum number of customers targeted have been from Mumbai, Chennai and Gujarat.

As per the trends, 76% of all spam calls have been targeted at male customers. Additionally, distinct differences have been noted in terms of spam call frequency across age demographics. Customers in the age bracket of 36-60 have received 48% of all spam calls, while those in the 26-35 age bracket have been the second-most targeted, accounting for 26% of spam calls. Approximately only 8% of the spam calls have landed in the handsets of senior citizens.

The company’s findings have also shed light on the hourly distribution of spam activity. Spam calls commence from 9 am onwards and gradually escalate in volume as the day progresses. The peak of spam activity is observed between noon and 3 pm, during which the highest concentration of spam calls occur. Moreover, there is a notable disparity in the frequency of spam calls between weekdays and weekends. The volume of these calls diminishes by around 40% on Sundays. Specifically, devices in the price range of 15,000 to 20,000 rupees are the recipients of approximately 22% of all spam calls.

By meticulously examining a multitude of parameters, the AI-driven system has been able to identify these unwanted intrusions in real-time with remarkable accuracy. This groundbreaking initiative has firmly established Airtel as the first service provider in India to offer a comprehensive solution to the growing menace of spam, setting new industry standards for inclusive security measures that prioritise the privacy and convenience of its vast customer base.

The Government of India (GoI) has allocated 10-digit numbers with the prefix 160 to for service and transactional calls. Customers can expect to receive calls from these 160-prefix series assigned to banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, stockbrokers, other financial institutions, corporates, enterprises, SMEs, big and small businesses used for making transactional and service calls.

Additionally, those customers who have not opted for Do-not-disturb (DND) and have subscribed to receiving promotional calls will continue to receive them from a 10-digit number with the prefix 140.

The aggrieved retailers have been holding demonstrations in Mysuru, Hubli, Mangalore Vijayapur among other cities, to voice their opposition against the proposed implementation of licensing regulation, despite earlier assurances against the same which will make it impossible for them to sustain their families. Shopkeepers in large numbers gathered in Bangalore today to carry out a demonstration against the draconian law.

The Karnataka State Retail Beedi-Cigarette Merchants Association strongly believes that the proposed regulation will be devastating for lakhs of small traders and their family members, who have already suffered humungous financial setbacks in the last couple of years and are barely managing to sustain livelihood in the given the the high inflationary condition. It is to reemphasize that too many tobacco laws will only increase the ope of harassments and corruption by enforcement officials. scope

The Association is a body of over 2 lakh micro, small and medium retailers from across Karnataka. It also represents the livelihood of over 10 lakh poorest of the poor retailers and their families and is known for raising coues concerning their lives and livelihoods

Explaining the concerns around the proposed draconian “License Raj” proposals, Mr. B. N. Murall Krishna, President Karnataka State Retail Beedi-Cigarette Merchants Association, said, “On occount of theent, Karnataka State Retail Beer Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution Act. 2003, COTPA, our members are already being subjected to daily harassment by enforcement officials, who take advantage of their illiteracy and lack of awareness to extract gratifications. As per the proposed laws, tobacco product sellers will have to get a license which will be renewed every year. In addition to that, multiple obligations on the part of the retailers such as the display of license and maintenance of a suggestion book, along with heavy penalties in case of non-compliance, are being proposed”

The Association believes that such measures will cause massive harassment to lakhs of poor and mostly uneducated micro retailers at the hands of enforcement officials. It will also lead to a sharp increase the cost of doing business at a time when retailers are reeling under the aftermaths of the Covid pandemic.

Mr. Murali Krishna added that based on the past experience with other laws, the very act of getting a license will be challenging for small sellers, who do not have the money to pay the fees and are not educated enough to complete the paperwork required for licensing. “More laws will also mean more opportunities for local officials to harass our members. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka have taken several important measures to simplify processes for trading in Karnataka in the true spirit of ‘ease of doing business’ and ‘promotion.of entrepreneurship’. However, the Urban Development Ministry and Municipal Corporation’s proposal to make licences mandatory for trading in tobacco products through the proposed laws its draconian clauses is in complete contradiction with the Prime Minister and Chief Minister’s vision for the state.”

If one reads the proposed Municipal orders and circulars then it is very clear that the only objective behind this exercise is to cause hardships to small shopkeepers. The members of the Karnataka State Retail Beedi-Cigarette Merchants Association belong to the lowest economic strata of society. It will be impossible for them to afford extra spends for licenses and renewals.

The Association demands that the state government must provide alternate means of livelihood to its members before implementing such draconian License Raj rules, which will surely result in a loss of income for lakhs of traders. It has further claimed that its members sustain their livelihood by selling goods of daily needs like biscuits, soft drinks, mineral water, bidi, cigarettes, etc. The average earnings of a small and marginal trader is about Rs 6,000-12000 per month which is barely adequate to feed two square meals a day to an entire family. Such regressive laws being proposed will further derail their businesses and earnings.

The Association is shocked to see that the Government of Karnataka, instead of supporting small retailers, is trying to implement laws that will deal a deadly blow to them. It is of the view that the proposed licensing law for selling tobacco products is being brought/proposed because of pressure from anti-tobacco NGOs with vested interests. The development will only support shifting of tobacco retailing business to foreign small shopkeepers of Karnataka. hurting livelihoods of lakhs of companies/supermarkets/malls,

India already has one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world, which includes 85% graphic health warnings one of the toughest anti-tobacco smoking ban, no sale within 100 yards around educational institutions, etc. The_Association strongly believes that the existing provisions under COTPA 2003 for tobacco controlssociation Ste than sufficient for regulating tobacco products. Therefore, there is absolutely no need to introduce any new regulation.

The Karnataka State Retail Beedi Cigarette Merchants Association humbly request the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka to stand by’lakhs of poor, small shopkeepers of the State and his commitment that the License Raj for selling tobacco products will be dropped forever and instead help our members sustain and recover in the given difficult high inflationary market conditions.

To catalyze a transformative shift in primary healthcare delivery in Karnataka, this initiative is aimed at equipping 100 public health centers with robust, sustainable energy infrastructure to enhance the quality, accessibility, and reliability of primary healthcare services, particularly maternal and child health, while simultaneously mitigating climate change impacts and fostering a resilient healthcare system. This project seeks to create a replicable model for scaling up sustainable energy interventions across the state, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes, reduced energy expenditures, and a healthier, more equitable society.

This is in continuation of the “Energy for Health” program launched by SELCO Foundation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Govt. of India, State Health Departments and other partners to sustainably power 25,000 last mile healthcare facilities across 12 States in India by 2026. SELCO Foundation in partnership with National Health Mission, Govt. of Karnataka has already powered over 1150 public health centers in Karnataka.

Unlike other helpline numbers, the Parkinson’s Helpline will be directly connected to a team of qualified neurologists. This ensures that callers have immediate access to expert medical advice and support, round the clock, every day of the week without any delays.24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma, Director – Aster Global Institute of Neurosciences & Lead Consultant – Neurosurgery, Aster Hospitals, Bangalore, said, “Parkison’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, i.e., it worsens gradually over time. Parkinson’s poses significant challenges with movement, speech, wallowing, difficulty with breathing and balance. This can increase the risk of falls, which might warrant an emergency response.

Whether it’s a question about medication, symptom management, or simply needing emotional support, a qualified neurologist will be readily available to assist them.” Commenting on the launch, Mr. SGS Lakshmanan, COO – Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, said, “We understand the challenges faced by Parkinson’s patients and their families, this 24/7 helpline is a crucial step in empowering them with the information and support they need to manage the disease effectively.” The Parkinson’s Helpline is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients and families can reach out for assistance by calling 8310107400.

Aster CMI Hospital remains steadfast in its pursuit of pioneering healthcare solutions. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tools such as Artificial Intelligence with the warmth of compassionate care, the hospital is paving the way for a future where personalized solutions coexist harmoniously with ethical practices. The hospital’s collaborative spirit, manifested through strategic partnerships, cultivates an environment of trust, ensuring that every innovation is meticulously designed to prioritize patient well- being.

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಅರಮನೆ ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಪ್ರಮುಖರ ಸಮಾವೇಶವನ್ನು ಜ್ಯೋತಿ ಬೆಳಗಿಸಿ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು. ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿಯವರ ಸಂದೇಶ, ಅವರ ಕೆಲಸ, ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ಸಿನ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಶೂನ್ಯತೆ- ಭ್ರóಷ್ಟಾಚಾರ ಕುರಿತು ಮನೆಮನೆಗೆ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ತಲುಪಿಸಿ ಎಂದು ವಿನಂತಿಸಿದರು. ಈ ಮೂಲಕ 28ಕ್ಕೆ 28 ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ಎನ್‍ಡಿಎ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಎಂದು ಕೋರಿದರು.

2014ರಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಜೆಪಿಗೆ 43 ಶೇ ಮತದೊಂದಿಗೆ 17 ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ, 2019ರಲ್ಲಿ 51 ಶೇ ಮತದೊಂದಿಗೆ 25 ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಗೆಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದೀರಿ. ಒಂದೆಡೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿ ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಆಗಿದ್ದಾಗ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿ ಆಗಿರುವಾಗ ಅವರ ಮೇಲೆ ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರದ ಆರೋಪವೇ ಇರಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಇನ್ನೊಂದೆಡೆ 12 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕೋಟಿಯ ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಚಾರದ ಕೂಟ ಇಂಡಿ ಇದೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಟೀಕಿಸಿದರು.

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜನರು ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು ಇಷ್ಟಪಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಕಾಮನ್‍ವೆಲ್ತ್, 2 ಜಿ, ಸೇಬು ಮಾರಾಟದ ಹಗರಣ, ಮಂತ್ರಿ ನಿವಾಸ ಹಗರಣ, ಜಮ್ಮು- ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ ಹಗರಣ, ಆಗಸ್ತ ಹೆಲಿಕಾಪ್ಟರ್ ಹಗರಣ ಸೇರಿ 12 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕೋಟಿಯ ಹಗರಣ ಮಾಡಿದವರು ಇಂಡಿ ಕೂಟದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮೋದಿಯವರು ಒಂದು ಪೈಸೆಯ ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರ ಮಾಡಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು.
ಮೋದಿಯವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಾನು 4 ದಶಕದಿಂದ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಮೋದಿಯವರು 2 ದಶಕಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಕಾಲ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ- ಪ್ರಧಾನಿಯಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು, ಒಂದು ದಿನವೂ ರಜೆ ಪಡೆದಿಲ್ಲ. ರಾಹುಲ್ ಬಾಬಾ ಅವರು ಬೇಸಿಗೆ ಬಂದೊಡನೆ ವಿದೇಶಕ್ಕೆ ತೆರಳುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಟೀಕಿಸಿದರು.

ಬಡವರು, ವಂಚಿತರು, ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು, ಯುವಜನರಿಗಾಗಿ ವಿವಿಧ ಜನಪರ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಜಾರಿಗೊಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 12 ಕೋಟಿ ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 4 ಕೋಟಿ ಮನೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 10 ಕೋಟಿ ಗ್ಯಾಸ್ ಸಿಲಿಂಡರ್ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. 5 ಲಕ್ಷದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ವಿಮೆ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಹಲವು ದಶಕಗಳ ನಮ್ಮ ಆಶ್ವಾಸನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಈಡೇರಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ. 370ನೇ ವಿಧಿ ರದ್ದು ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು.

500 ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಟೆಂಟ್‍ನಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ರಾಮಲಲಾನಿಗೆ ಭವ್ಯ ರಾಮಮಂದಿರ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಈ ವಿಚಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರಂತರ ವಿಳಂಬ ಮಾಡಿತ್ತು. ತುಷ್ಟೀಕರಣ- ಮತಬ್ಯಾಂಕಿನ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ರಾಮಮಂದಿರದ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆಗೆ ಕೂಡ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖಂಡರು ಹಾಜರಾಗಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಆಕ್ಷೇಪಿಸಿದರು. ಶರಣಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನ ಮತ್ತಿತರ ದೇಶಗಳಿಂದ ಬಂದ ಹಿಂದೂ, ಸಿಕ್ಖ, ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಮತ್ತಿತರರಿಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಪೌರತ್ವ ಕೊಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿಯವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವು ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಕಣದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಕುಟುಂಬವಾದ, ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರದ ಇಂಡಿ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ ಇನ್ನೊಂದೆಡೆ ಕಣದಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ಪ್ರವಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋದಾಗ ಎಲ್ಲ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲೂ ಮೋದಿ, ಮೋದಿ ಘೋಷಣೆ ಕೇಳುತ್ತಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಜಿಕಲ್ ಸ್ಟ್ರೈಕ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು, ಹೊಸ ಸಂಸತ್ ಭವನ, ಕ್ರಿಮಿನಲ್ ಕಾನೂನು ಬದಲಾವಣೆ, 5ನೇ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಾಗಿ ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಕೊಂಡೊಯ್ದ ಕುರಿತು ವಿವರ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಕುರಿತು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ಪ್ರಜಾಪ್ರಭುತ್ವಕ್ಕೆ ಏನೂ ಆಗಿಲ್ಲ. ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು ಬಚಾವ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಇಂಡಿ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರಿಗಳನ್ನು ಜೈಲಿಗೆ ಕಳುಹಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ; ಮುಂದೆಯೂ ಕಳುಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಕಡೆ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಗಮನ ಕೊಡುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. ಕುರ್ಚಿ ಉಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಿಎಂ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ನಡೆದರೆ, ಕುರ್ಚಿ ಕಸಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಇತರರು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಯುಪಿಎ 10 ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ 1,42,000 ಕೋಟಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟರೆ, ನಾವು 10 ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ 4,91,000 ಕೋಟಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ರಾಜ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಬಿ.ವೈ.ವಿಜಯೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ವಿಕಸಿತ ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ವಿಜಯ ಸಂಕಲ್ಪ ಸಮಾವೇಶ ಇದು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. 2047ರ ವೇಳೆಗೆ ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯೋತ್ಸವದ ಶತಮಾನೋತ್ಸವದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಹೊಂದಿದ ದೇಶವಾಗಬೇಕೆಂದು ಸಂಕಲ್ಪದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಅವರು ಹಗಲು- ರಾತ್ರಿ ದುಡಿಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ಬಿಜೆಪಿ 10 ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರ ಆರೋಪ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪರ ಆಡಳಿತ ನೀಡಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ 12ನೇ ಸ್ಥಾನದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಭಾರತ ಇದೀಗ ಜಗತ್ತಿನ 5ನೇ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಾಗಿ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮಿದೆ. 20 ಲಕ್ಷ ಕೋಟಿಗೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಅನುದಾನವನ್ನು ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳಕ್ಕೆ ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಅವರ ಸರಕಾರ ನೀಡಿದೆ ಎಂದರು. ಯುಪಿಎ ಸರಕಾರವು ಭ್ರಷ್ಟಾಚಾರ- ಹಗರಣಗಳನ್ನೇ ದೇಶಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊಡುಗೆಯಾಗಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿತ್ತು ಎಂದು ಟೀಕಿಸಿದರು.

ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಶೂನ್ಯ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರಕಾರ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದ್ದು ಎಂದು ಆರೋಪಿಸಿದ ಅವರು, ಮತದಾರರು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಪ ಹಾಕುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮಹಿಳಾ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಬಡವರು, ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಅನ್ಯಾಯವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ದೇಶದ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಗಾಗಿ, ಸರ್ವಾಂಗೀಣ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗಾಗಿ ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ, ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಸರಕಾರ ಬರಬೇಕೆಂದು ಜನರು ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿದರು. ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಅವರ ಜನಪರ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಸಿ ಬೂತ್ ಸಶಕ್ತೀಕರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ಕೊಡಿ ಎಂದು ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿದರು. ಬಿಜೆಪಿ- ಜೆಡಿಎಸ್ ಒಗ್ಗೂಡಿ ಕಣಕ್ಕೆ ಇಳಿದುದನ್ನು ಗಮನಿಸಿದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯನವರು ಹತಾಶರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಎಲ್ಲ 28 ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಲು ಪಣತೊಡೋಣ ಎಂದು ವಿನಂತಿಸಿದರು.

ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಂಸದೀಯ ಮಂಡಳಿ ಸದಸ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಬಿ.ಎಸ್.ಯಡಿಯೂರಪ್ಪ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಹಣ, ಹೆಂಡದ ಮೇಲೆ ತುಘಲಕ್ ಸರಕಾರ ನಡೆಸುವವರು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ಸಿಗರು ಎಂದು ಆಕ್ಷೇಪಿಸಿದರು. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ ಯಾರೆಂದು ನೀವು ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ಸಿನವರನ್ನು ಪ್ರಶ್ನಿಸಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿದರು. 28ಕ್ಕೆ 28 ಲೋಕಸಭಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಾವು ಗೆಲ್ಲಲಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಸೂಚಿಸಿದರು.

ಬರಗಾಲ, ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ರಹಿತ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಿಂದ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ವಿರೋಧಿ ಅಲೆ ಇದೆ. ನಾವು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಶೀಲರಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಬೇಕಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಮೋದಿಜೀ ಅವರು ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ರಾಜ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ಬರಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದರು.
ವಿಪಕ್ಷ ನಾಯಕ ಆರ್.ಅಶೋಕ ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, ಮೋದಿಯವರೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ ಎಂದು ಮನಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡು ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿ ಎಂದು ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿದರು. ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್, ಭ್ರಷ್ಟ ಸಿಎಂ, ಡಿಸಿಎಂ ಅವರನ್ನು ಮಟ್ಟ ಹಾಕಲು ಬಿಜೆಪಿ- ಜೆಡಿಎಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷಗಳ ಎಲ್ಲ 28 ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಕಳುಹಿಸಬೇಕಿದೆ ಎಂದರು.

ರಾಜ್ಯ ಉಸ್ತುವಾರಿ ರಾಧಾಮೋಹನ್‍ದಾಸ್ ಅಗರವಾಲ್, ಸಹ ಉಸ್ತುವಾರಿ ಸುಧಾಕರ್ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ, ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಡಿ.ವಿ.ಸದಾನಂದಗೌಡ, ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸಂಘಟನಾ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ರಾಜೇಶ್ ಜಿ.ವಿ, ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವ ಪ್ರಲ್ಹಾದ್ ಜೋಶಿ, ನಿಕಟಪೂರ್ವ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಸಿ.ಟಿ.ರವಿ, ಮಾಜಿ ಡಿಸಿಎಂ ಗೋವಿಂದ ಕಾರಜೋಳ, ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ನಂದೀಶ್ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ ಸೂರ್ಯ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಗ್ರಾಮಾಂತರದ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ ಡಾ.ಸಿ.ಎನ್.ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕೇಂದ್ರÀದ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ ಪಿ.ಸಿ.ಮೋಹನ್, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಉತ್ತರದ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ, ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವೆ ಶೋಭಾ ಕರಂದ್ಲಾಜೆ, ಚಿಕ್ಕಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಅಭ್ಯರ್ಥಿ ಕೆ.ಸುಧಾಕರ್, ಶಾಸಕರಾದ ಡಾ.ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥನಾರಾಯಣ್, ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ್, ಎಸ್.ರಘು,

ಎಸ್.ಮುನಿರಾಜು, ಉದಯ್ ಗರುಡಾಚಾರ್, ರವಿ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ, ಸತೀಶ್ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ, ಎಂ.ಕೃಷ್ಣಪ್ಪ, ಗೋಪಾಲಯ್ಯ, ಸುರೇಶ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, ಮುನಿರತ್ನ, ಯುವ ಮೋರ್ಚಾ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಧೀರಜ್ ಮುನಿರಾಜು, ಎಂಎಲ್‍ಸಿಗಳಾದ ರವಿಕುಮಾರ್, ಅ.ದೇವೇಗೌಡ, ಗೋಪಿನಾಥ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ, ಕೇಶವ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಭಾರತಿ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ, ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವ ಎಂ.ಟಿ.ಬಿ.ನಾಗರಾಜ್, ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಸಿ.ಮುನಿರಾಜು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಮತ್ತು ಶಾಸಕ ರಾಮಮೂರ್ತಿ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಉತ್ತರ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಹರೀಶ್, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸಪ್ತಗಿರಿ ಗೌಡ, ಪ್ರಮುಖರಾದ ಆನಂದಸ್ವಾಮಿ, ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣಪ್ಪ, ರಾಮಲಿಂಗಪ್ಪ ಮೊದಲಾದವರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.

The initiative aims to educate and create awareness about financial literacy among over 6000 CBSE teachers in Karnataka and over 375 teachers in Bellary. Out of these, 50% are expected to be female, underscoring to fostering of equitable growth and development.

As part of the initiative, Kotak Mutual Fund has brought on board over 500 proficient trainers from the Centre for Investment Education and Learning (CIEL) who lead the impactful sessions, ensuring that quality and relevance were upheld throughout the program.

Nandi School (Bellary), Principal Sayyed Imran said, “We are thankful to Kotak Mutual Fund and CBSE for this investor awareness program on Financial Literacy that our teachers are being allowed to learn about financial planning and investing, which are essential skills for everyone. We are confident that this program will help them to achieve their financial goals.”

Mr. Kinjal Shah, Head – Digital Business, Marketing and Analytics, Kotak Mutual Fund said, “Through this Investor Education and Awareness Program ‘Seekho Paiso ki Bhasha,’ we are deeply committed to cultivating financial empowerment. We believe that teachers play a vital role in shaping our nation’s destiny and moulding the new generation. Our partnership with CBSE is to educate and create awareness amongst esteemed educators about financial literacy and investment. Collectively, we can shape a future where financially aware teachers may help improve the economy.”

This initiative represents a significant step towards the realization of a financially empowered India, with an aim of aligning perfectly with the nation’s aspiration for progress and growth. With ‘Seekho Paiso ki Bhasha’ hope that it helps to shape the financial fabric of the country.