Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Karnataka Launches Two-Year Anaemia Drive Across Kalyan Karnataka
The Karnataka government is starting a two-year programme to fight anaemia in Kalyan Karnataka.
Anaemia is a health problem that can make people feel weak and tired.
The programme will check people, help prevent the condition and provide treatment.
Pregnant women, teenagers and mothers who are breastfeeding will receive special attention.
The government also announced plans to create jobs and support farmers.
Kalaburagi will get new roads, housing sites, an IT Park and an AI-based CCTV network.
New tourism, sports and heritage projects are also planned.
The government says it wants development to improve people’s quality of life.
It also plans to plant and care for one crore saplings across the region.
The Karnataka government will run a two-year anaemia screening, prevention and treatment campaign in Kalyan Karnataka.
Pregnant women, adolescents and lactating mothers will receive special attention under the health campaign.
The government announced new investment, agriculture, housing, technology and infrastructure initiatives for the region.
Kalaburagi will receive an IT Park, AI-based CCTV network, housing sites, a flyover and a new recreational lake and park.
Other plans include a pilgrimage circuit, sports facilities and planting one crore saplings across Kalyan Karnataka.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
- What
- A two-year anaemia campaign and a package of healthcare, economic, infrastructure, technology, tourism, environmental and sports initiatives.
- When
- The measures were announced on Thursday during Kalyan Karnataka Liberation Day celebrations.
- Where
- Kalyan Karnataka, with several projects centered in Kalaburagi.
- Why
- To reduce anaemia and support the region’s broader development, including investment, jobs, public services, green cover and quality of life.
- Anaemia campaign
- Screening, prevention and treatment will be carried out over two years.
- Priority groups
- Pregnant women, adolescents and lactating mothers.
- Economic initiatives
- The Kalyan Karnataka Economy Mission and a Bio Economy Mission will be established.
- Housing
- 50,000 housing sites will be developed for site-less families in Kalaburagi district.
- Tourism funding
- Ganagapur will be developed in the first phase at a cost of Rs 50 crore.
- Green initiative
- The Koti Vruksha Abhiyan aims to plant and nurture one crore saplings over two years.
- Public safety
- AI-based CCTV cameras will be installed in Kalaburagi city and taluk headquarters.