Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Karnataka CM Presents 5-Point Charter to PM Modi; Seeks AIIMS, Flood Relief & Project Clearances
Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss several important issues affecting the state.
He asked for help in setting up a new medical school, getting more money for flood relief and water projects, and fixing some long-standing problems.
The Chief Minister also talked about how some people in the state are not getting good healthcare and education, and he wants the Prime Minister to help with that too.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met PM Modi to discuss state demands
Key demands include setting up AIIMS in Raichur, flood relief, and project clearances
CM highlights state's poor health indicators and high population of SC/ST and backward classes
State seeks Rs 13,004.63 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission and Rs 5,300 crore for Upper Bhadra project
CM requests PM to intervene in irrigation and drinking water projects, including Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-II award
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Presented 5-point charter to PM Modi
- When
- Recently
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address state's immediate crises and long-term developmental needs
Karnataka Government's Stance
Central Government's Perspective
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Funds
Karnataka Government's Stance
Karnataka has already advanced Rs 1,500 crore from its own budget
Central Government's Perspective
No central funds released for 2025-26
Sugarcane Price
Karnataka Government's Stance
Karnataka mandates additional payment of Rs 100 per tonne
Central Government's Perspective
Central government yet to revise frozen MSP of Rs 31 per kg
Irrigation & Drinking Water Projects
Karnataka Government's Stance
State seeks clearances for projects like Makedatu, Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal-II, and Kalasa-Bandura
Central Government's Perspective
Central government yet to act on pending clearances and notifications
- AIIMS in Raichur
- Proposed to serve multiple districts and catalyze socio-economic development
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Funds
- Rs 13,004.63 crore sought for 2025-26
- Upper Bhadra Project
- Rs 5,300 crore sought from Union Budget 2023-24
- Flood Damage
- Affected 14.5 lakh hectares, 19 lakh farmers, and thousands of houses, roads, and schools
- Flood Relief Sought
- Rs 614.9 crore (Rescue & Relief) and Rs 1,521.67 crore (Recovery & Reconstruction)
