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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nalini Atul takes charge as KKRDB secretary
Nalini Atul, a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) at its headquarters in Kalaburagi on June 19. The post was vacant after IAS officer M. Sundarash Babu was deputed to the Central Government. Prior to this appointment, Nalini Atul was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Koppal. Originally from Bihar, Nalini Atul holds a degree in Electrical Engineering. His past assignments include serving as CEO of the Raichur Zilla Panchayat, Chairperson of the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, and Controller of Examinations for KPSC. He had served in Kalaburagi as the Additional Commissioner of the Department of School Education from October 22, 2019, to January 27, 2022, and now returns to the city in a new capacity. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Nalini Atul has played key roles in various education initiatives. Currently, he serves as a member of the subject-based task force established under the State Education Policy Commission to study and report on various aspects of school education in Karnataka. Additionally, he has served as the head of a sub-committee formed by the Department of Women and Child Development to develop the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) curriculum and assessment framework for children aged 3 to 6 years, as well as to recommend improvements to anganwadi centres. He has already submitted the report to the government of Karnataka. Upon assuming office, Nalini Atul affirmed his commitment to the comprehensive development of Kalyana Karnataka. 'In consultation with the Board Chairman, members, and the Deputy Commissioners and CEOs of zilla panchayats from all seven districts of the region, we will ensure that the funds allocated by the State Government are effectively utilised for the betterment of Kalyana Karnataka,' he stated. Present at the occasion were KKRDB Deputy Secretary Manjunath Swamy G.N., Additional Director Praveen Priya David, Executive Engineer Vijaykumar Patil, Financial Controller Akkanagamma, Under Secretary Prakash Kudari, and other officials and staff.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Release White Paper on funds allocated to KKRDB, BJP tells Congress govt.
BJP spokesperson Sudha Halkai has urged the State government to release a White Paper on the funds allocated for Kalyana Karnataka region Development Board (KKRDB) and those spent for the development of Kalyana Karnataka region. Addressing presspersons here on Monday, Dr. Halkai accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of making false statements on funds allocated to KKRDB. Mr. Siddaramaiah, in his speech after laying foundation stone for various projects of Arogya Avishkara scheme under KKRDB in Yadgir on Saturday, claimed that the Congress-led government has allocated and released a whopping sum of ₹1,300 crore for the board since 2023. 'In order to substantiate his claim, Mr. Siddaramaiah has to come out with a White Paper on the total funds released to KKRDB during the last two years,' she added. Rejecting the constitution of a committee chaired by Govind Rao to assess backwardness of taluks and to look into the reasons for regional imbalance, Dr. Halkai termed the measure a mere delaying tactic adopted by the Siddaramaiah-led government and urged the State government to continue to allocate funds for the development of backward regions as per the Nanjundappa Committee's recommendations. Expressing displeasure over the SSLC results of Kalaburagi district during the last academic year, Dr. Halkai said that the district slipped to the last position in the State despite spending a sum of ₹652 crore for improving the SSLC exam performance in seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka under the Akshara Avishkara programme by KKRDB.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
State government is committed to developing Kalyana Karnataka, says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has promised that the Kalyan Karnataka region will be developed in all sectors, as the government has, so far, released ₹13,000 crore to the Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB) from 2023 to date and will continue releasing the annual grant. He was speaking after the laying of foundation stone for various development works under the 'Arogya Avishkara' project at a cost of ₹440.63 crore under the Kalyana Karnataka Regional Board in Yadgir on Saturday. Construction of 12 primary health centres (PHC), six community health centres (CHC), and one urban health centre and upgradation of 16 CHCs from 30 to 50 beds, upgradation of three taluk health centres (THC) from 100 to 150 beds, upgradation of two CHCs from 30 to 100 beds, and upgradation of one PHC to a 100-bed CHC are involved in the project. Mr. Siddaramaiah said that the D.M. Nanjundappa committee report says that the KK region is the most backward area in the State. However, the government has formed the Govinda Rao committee to study the actual facts on regional imbalances in the region, and the said committee will soon submit its report, and based on the report, more funds will be released to those taluks which remain backward. 'Health, education, infrastructure, and employment sectors are primarily considered to be developed. Thus, these sectors will be developed under 'Shikshana Avishkara', 'Arogya Avishkara', and 'Kalyan Patha' programmes,' he said, and added that Ajay Singh, chairman of KKRDB, should spend the grant released to the board effectively. Expressing concern about the deaths of mothers and infants, the State government is committed to taking necessary action to improve the health sector with new programmes. The Chief Minister said that the government delivered what it had promised and claimed that 242 promises out of 593 that were made before the election were fulfilled so far. Praising the late Kollur Mallappa, who was honourably called Hyderabad Karnataka Gandhi, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that the required land for constructing his memorial was granted and added that he advised Minister for Small Scale Industries Sharanabasappa Darshanapur to complete it in the next year. Mr. Ajay Singh said that the board is ready to spend the grant released by the state government. Mr. Darshanapur praised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his efforts to implement Article 371 (J) that provides special status to the region and said that many development works, especially guarantee schemes, have been implemented after Congress came to power. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that a Cabinet meeting at Kalaburagi has approved the sanction of ₹857 crore to improve the health sector in the region, of which the KKRBD would provide ₹350 crore, and the remaining amount will be provided by the Health Department.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Foundation stone for health projects worth ₹440 crore to be laid in Yadgir today
Foundation stone for development works to be taken up at a cost of ₹440 crore under the Arogya Avishkara programme will be laid in Yadgir on Saturday. The District Stadium in Yadgir has been fully prepared for the foundation stone-laying ceremony, with financial assistance from Kalyan Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB). Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge will lay the foundation stone for the works at the stadium. Minister for Small Scale Industries and also district in-charge Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, KKRDB chairman and MLA Ajay Singh visited the venue on Friday and inspected the preparations. After that, Mr. Darshanapur told media persons that the State government is aiming at strengthening the health sector in the region. It will lay foundation stone for various health institutions to be taken up at a cost of ₹440 crore. Construction and upgradation of primary and community health centres across the region are included in the project. He said that around 20,000 people are expected to take part in the programme. Seating arrangements, food and water facilities have been made. The Minister said that an industrial hub will be developed near Mudaragi village at a cost of ₹200 crore with a 50% share from KKRDB and the Small Scale Industries Department to give a boost to industries. Mr. Ajay Singh said that the State government has released ₹5,000 crore for 2025-26 to the board. The grant will be equally distributed to all 41 Assembly constituencies in the region. A sum of ₹873 crore was sanctioned for the health sector during the Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi in September last and of this, works worth ₹440 crore are getting implemented in the first phase. The district administration, Home and other departments concerned have put in efforts to make it a successful event. An helipad has been prepared inside the ground. The Home Department has made elaborate security arrangements. A total of 1,118 police personnel, including two Superintendents of Police and Assistant Superintendents of Police each, 12 Deputy Superintendents of Police, 37 Inspectors, 96 Sub-Inspectors, 111 Assistant Sub-Inspectors, 635 constables, 125 women police constables, 99 traffic constables and Home Guards, have been deployed. MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur, Deputy Commissioner B. Susheela, Superintendent of Police Pruthvik Shankar and other officers were present during the Minister's inspection.
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chief Minister to lay foundation stone for ₹873-crore health projects in Yadgir on June 14
Ajay Singh, chairman of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), announced that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would lay the foundation stone for various health projects under the 'Arogya Aavishkar' initiative in Yadgir on June 14. Speaking to presspersons at Aiwan-e-Shahi guest house in Kalaburagi on Tuesday, Mr. Singh said that All-India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Yadgir district In-charge Minister Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, other Ministers and MLAs will also participate in the event. 'Arogya Aavishkar is an initiative being implemented by KKRDB in association with the Department of Health and Family Welfare to improve health infrastructure in Kalyana Karantaka. As part of the initiative, the foundation stone for various health projects will be laid at the Yadgir district stadium on June 14,' Dr. Singh said. The projects include the establishment of 24 new primary health centres (PHCs), 10 community health centres (CHCs), seven urban PHCs, and four urban CHCs. Additionally, the bed capacity in 25 CHCs will be increased from 30 to 50, while in six CHCs it will be expanded from 30 to 100. 'The bed capacity of the CHC in Kamalapur will be raised to 100. Moreover, nine taluk hospitals will see an increase in beds from 100 to 150. Two sub-divisional hospitals will be upgraded to district-level hospitals. The KKRDB will allocate approximately ₹400 crore for 88 specific projects, including the procurement of ambulances and the establishment of dialysis centres,' he said. Referring to the State government's budgetary allocation of ₹5,000 crore to the KKRDB, Dr. Singh urged MLAs from Kalyana Karnataka to submit micro and macro-level development action plans for their constituencies by June 30. 'If we spend the entire amount released, we can demand the remaining amount. Early submission of action plans will enable the expenditure of up to ₹4,500 crore within this financial year,' he said. Dr. Singh also announced that the Chief Minister will lay the foundation stone for 16 Praja Soudhas (taluk administrative complexes) to be built at ₹8.6 crore each at newly-created taluks. 'As many as 18 new taluks have been created in Kalyana Karnataka, and 16 of them will have Praja Soudhas. The KKRDB and the Revenue Department will contribute ₹4.3 crore each to every building. The total outlay will be ₹137.6 crore. Mr. Siddaramaiah would lay the foundation stone to these taluk administrative complexes at a public meeting in Raichur on June 19,' Dr. Singh said.
