Karnataka's Revenue Growth and Social Justice
- Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot reports a 13% year-on-year revenue growth in Karnataka, with a revenue collection of ₹1.81 lakh crore by December 2022.
- The state government has successfully implemented five guarantees, attracting attention and overcoming pessimistic predictions of financial crisis.
- The government is focusing on strengthening social and economic justice, with schemes like the Gruha Lakshmi, Gruha Jyothi, Shakti, and Anna Bhagya schemes aimed at addressing the hardship faced by the people.
- Exports worth $88,853 million between April and September 2024-2025 saw a 11.17% growth.
• During the financial year 2024-2025, ₹15,612 crore was disbursed to 18.51 lakh farmers as short-term agriculture loans.
Padma Awards Recognition in Karnataka
- Veteran actor Anant Nag, along with journalist A. Surya Prakash, was named for Padma Bhushan on Republic Day.
- Nag, known for his diverse roles, has acted in over 300 films, mostly in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, and English.
- L. Subramaniam, a violinist, musician, and composer, was named for Padma Vibhushan.
- Mr. Surya Prakash, named for Padma Bhushan, has held key positions in print and electronic media for over 50 years.
- Ricky Kej, a Bengaluru-based music composer and three-time Grammy winner, was among the Padma Shri award.
- Hassan Raghu, an expert in folk and traditional martial arts, was also named for Padma Shri.
• Prashanth Prakash, named for Padma Shri under Trade and Industry category, emphasized the critical role of start-ups and technology sector in nation building.
