Safe City Scheme
- Objective: Ensure safety and empowerment of women in public spaces using tech-based urban safety systems.
- Implemented by: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) & Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
- Funded by: Nirbhaya Fund (₹1000 cr initially, now ₹3600 cr)
🔹 Key Features
- City-wise safety plans by police and municipalities
- Round-the-clock police patrolling (e.g., 250 Hoysala vehicles in Bengaluru)
- Women Help Desks, Support Centres, Smart Control Rooms
🔹 Cities Covered
- Initial 8 Metros: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow
- Proposed by Karnataka CM: Mysuru, Hubli-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi
🔹 Karnataka-Specific Women’s Safety Initiatives
- Suraksha App: Emergency alert + live location sharing
- Shakti Scheme: Free bus travel for women (non-luxury state buses)
- Panic Buttons in Buses: Linked to control rooms
- Sakhi Centers: Legal, medical, and counseling support
- Women’s Police Stations (Mahila Thanas)
- Santhwana & Swadhar Gruha: Shelter + rehab support
- Safety Handbook: For women doctors on night duty
- Karnataka State Commission for Women: Gender justice policies
Awareness Drives: With NGOs to build public-police trust
Karnataka Ranks 2nd in India for Investments and GST Collection
Economic Growth Highlights (2025)
- Karnataka is now 2nd nationally in both investment inflows and GST collections.
- Recorded a 4% rise in economic activity in March 2025, reflecting strong financial health.
Key Drivers of Growth
- Tech & Innovation Hub: Bengaluru houses 4,000+ IT companies, driving AI, biotech, and startup investments.
- Industrial Corridors: Efficient logistics via corridors like Mumbai–Bengaluru, boosting manufacturing.
Major Government Initiatives
- Karnataka Industrial Policy (2020–25): Targets ₹5 lakh crore investment and 20 lakh jobs, with MSME & women entrepreneur support.
- Beyond Bengaluru: Expands tech growth to Tier-2 cities like Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad.
- Startup Policy: Offers incubation, seed funding, and tax benefits for innovators.
- EV & Clean Energy Policy: Push to make Karnataka an electric vehicle manufacturing hub.
- Skilled Karnataka Mission: Industry-focused skill training in electronics, IT, and manufacturing.
Jal Jeevan & Amrit Sarovar Missions: Rural infrastructure development for inclusive growth.
