Karnataka Villages to Become ‘Podi Mukta Gramas’
- Key Announcement
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Karnataka government will make villages ‘Podi Mukta Gramas’.
- The aim is to rectify errors in RTCs (Record of Rights, Tenancy, and Crops) issued to farmers through a comprehensive land survey.
- Occasion
- The announcement was made during the 36th National Land Survey Day.
- The event was organised by the Revenue Department.
- Action Against Encroachment
- The Chief Minister urged land surveyors to identify and remove encroachments on tanks and lakebed areas in both urban and rural regions.
- Focus on Ease of Living for Farmers
- The Land Survey Department has been directed to conduct accurate and efficient surveys.
- Proper issuance of RTCs will help avoid grievances from farmers.
Efficient service delivery by assistant commissioners and tahsildars was emphasized
Karnataka to Have One Regional Rural Bank After Merger
Merged Entity:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank + Karnataka Gramin Bank → Karnataka Grameena Bank
HQ: Ballari
Key Bank Stats:
- Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank: HQ in Dharwad, 629 branches, ₹30,748 Cr business
- Karnataka Gramin Bank: 2nd largest RRB in India, ₹63,697 Cr business (Mar 2024)
Ownership of RRBs:
- Central Govt – 50%
- Sponsor Bank – 35%
- State Govt – 15%
Regulation:
- Regulated by: RBI
- Supervised by: NABARD
Contributions of RRBs:
- Financial Inclusion in rural areas
- Agricultural & rural credit
- SHG support
- Govt scheme disbursal (MGNREGA, PM-KISAN)
