Karnataka's New CM DK Shivakumar Unveils Youth-Centric Initiatives
‘Free Bus Passes, Private Jobs Exchange, Youth Clubs’: DK Shivakumar’s First Big Decisions As Karnataka CM
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Karnataka's newly appointed Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, has launched a six-point agenda focusing on youth empowerment. Key initiatives include free bus passes for all students, a private job exchange, the establishment of 10,000 youth clubs, and a ₹2,000 crore investment to enhance Bengaluru's road infrastructure.
- 01Free bus passes will be available for all school and college students in Karnataka, expanding a previous scheme limited to girls.
- 02A private-sector employment exchange will be created to connect job seekers with employers, with a focus on filling 56,000 government vacancies.
- 03Shivakumar announced plans to establish 10,000 'Bharat Jodo' youth clubs, each funded with ₹10 lakh to promote positive youth engagement.
- 04The Karnataka government allocated ₹2,000 crore for road infrastructure improvements in Bengaluru, aiming for completion within three to four months.
- 05A one-time regularization measure for property disputes related to Occupancy and Completion Certificates will benefit homeowners with specific conditions.
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Following his swearing-in as Karnataka's Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar has introduced a six-point agenda aimed at fostering a 'new youth era' in the state. Among the initiatives, he announced that all school and college students will receive free bus passes, addressing previous restrictions that applied only to girls. Additionally, a private-sector employment exchange will be established to connect job seekers with employers, with a recruitment schedule for 56,000 government vacancies to be announced soon. Shivakumar also plans to create 10,000 Bharat Jodo youth clubs, each receiving ₹10 lakh in funding to promote community engagement and prevent negative influences among youth. To improve urban infrastructure, the government has allocated ₹2,000 crore for road resurfacing in Bengaluru, targeting completion within three to four months. Furthermore, a one-time relief measure will assist homeowners facing issues with Occupancy Certificates and Completion Certificates, while the B Khata-to-A Khata conversion program will be expanded to streamline property ownership documentation.
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The initiatives introduced by Shivakumar are expected to significantly enhance youth engagement and employment opportunities in Karnataka.
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