Jana Sevaka & e-Khata
- Jana Sevaka: Launched in 2019 by the of Karnataka to provide doorstep delivery of services like Aadhaar updates, e-Khata, etc.
- Helps especially senior citizens and the digitally illiterate.
e-Khata Initiative
- Issue: BBMP portal glitches (data errors, upload failures, stuck processes).
- Solution: Jana Sevaka set up 2-day camp (April 12–13, 2025) at Purva Seasons, Bengaluru – helped ~350 residents.
- Services: e-Khata processing, Aadhaar for children, address change.
Impact
- Convenient for elderly (e.g., 91-year-old updated Aadhaar in 5 mins).
- Eliminated dependence on agents/brokers.
- Supported by Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF).
- Over 50 apartment complexes benefited so far.
Common Issues in e-Khata
- Errors in BBMP database.
Issues with joint ownership – required ARO intervention.
Mangaluru Water Metro Project
Approval & Objective
- Approved by: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (April 2025).
- Proposed by: Karnataka Maritime Board (KMB).
- Aims to connect Bajal to Maravoor via Netravathi and Gurupura rivers.
Significance
- Inspired by: Kochi Water Metro (Kerala).
- If implemented, it will be the 2nd largest water transport system in India after Kochi.
Development Steps
- KMB will prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
- Approved setting up of Karnataka Water Transport Training Centre in Mangaluru under Sagarmala project.
- Release of Karnataka Inland Transport Policy 2024.
Instructions by CM
- Review land lease periods for port-related activities.
- Evict encroachments on port lands.
- Drone survey ordered for island development in Uttara Kannada (report in 3 months).
- Study port operations in AP, Kerala, TN, Gujarat, Vizag for benchmarking.
