Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unveils ‘Karnataka Model’ as government marks 100 days
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unveiled the 'Karnataka Model' to mark 100 days in office, focusing on digital governance, housing, and infrastructure. The plan includes new departments for investment and NRI affairs, alongside a commitment to continue existing welfare guarantee schemes.
Why it matters
The announcement outlines the strategic priorities and political vision of the state government for the upcoming fiscal year.
Seeking to make Karnataka a “model state”, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday unveiled a slew of initiatives, including the Seva One digital citizen services platform, the Chief Minister Raitha Chaitanya scheme and the BMTC 2.0 mobile application, aimed at taking governance and public services closer to the people.
Marking 100 days of his government under the tagline “Drudha Karnataka Sankalpa”, Mr. Shivakumar also signed a file approving a scheme to distribute five lakh housing sites to landless people, particularly in rural areas, during the current fiscal year (2026-27).
The Chief Minister also outlined his vision for Karnataka and announced plans to establish a Global Investors Department and an NRI Department to attract greater investment to the State.
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