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Karnataka’s Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge announced significant initiatives for Kalaburagi district. These include allocating ₹1 crore to develop the native villages of Bharat Ratna and Jnanpith awardees who contributed to Kannada language and culture, and establishing industrial infrastructure like Plug & Play Centers, Electronic Manufacturing Industries, Food Parks and Auto & General Engineering Clusters. Minister Kharge also addressed the recent flood damage, stating nearly all affected farmers have been verified and will receive crop loss compensation within two weeks.

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Karnataka Government Invests in Kannada Culture, Kalaburagi Infrastructure, and Flood Relief

Kalaburagi, November 1, 2025 – The Karnataka government is making significant investments in the state’s cultural heritage and industrial development, while also providing crucial relief to farmers impacted by recent floods. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge announced a series of initiatives during a press conference in Kalaburagi today.

In a move to honor contributors to Kannada language and culture, the government will allocate ₹1 crore to develop the native villages of Bharat Ratna and Jnanpith awardees. “This reflects the State government’s commitment to honour those who enriched Kannada literature and strengthened the State’s cultural identity,” Kharge stated.

To boost industrial growth, the government has established a ₹16.80 crore ‘Plug & Play Centre’ at Nandur–Kesaratagi industrial area, and plans to develop Electronic Manufacturing Industries, Chemical and Gas Industries, Food Parks, a Sustainable Electronic Park, and an Auto & General Engineering Cluster in other industrial areas.

Addressing the recent devastating floods, Minister Kharge reported that a survey has confirmed crop damage across 3,24,777 hectares in Kalaburagi district. Nearly all of the over 417,000 registered farmers have had their applications verified and compensation payments will be directly credited to their bank accounts within the next two weeks. “The government stands firmly with the farmers who have suffered due to floods and will ensure timely relief and rehabilitation,” Kharge assured. The first instalment of crop loss compensation as per NDRF and SDRF norms,will be directly credited to farmers’ bank accounts by next week.

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