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Karnataka targets $3 trillion economy by 2047, unveils AI university
Karnataka is a big state in India, and its leader D.K. Shivakumar made a special speech on Independence Day.
In the speech, he said he wants Karnataka to grow so much that its economy becomes worth $3 trillion by the year 2047.
He also promised to fill 72,000 empty government jobs and create 100,000 more jobs in the next two years.
Children in Karnataka will learn about AI, which is how computers can think and learn, starting from Class six.
Bengaluru will get India's first public AI university, where students can study AI in depth.
New programs called AI Akshara Abhiyaan and Coding Gurukul will teach young people digital skills.
Shivakumar also wants to make Bengaluru greener by building five large tree parks.
Seven lakes around the city will be cleaned and fixed so they can collect rainwater underground.
This will help reduce the city's drinking water shortage and give people more water.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar set a target to grow Karnataka's economy to $3 trillion by 2047.
He announced a Chief Minister Employment Commitment to fill 72,000 vacant government posts.
The government plans to create 1 lakh jobs within the next two years.
Bengaluru will host India's first public AI university, with AI taught in schools from Class VI onwards.
Five large tree parks and the rejuvenation of seven lakes were announced to address Bengaluru's water and greenery concerns.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
- What
- Announced a $3 trillion economy target by 2047, a public AI university, employment commitments, and lake and tree park projects
- Where
- Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- When
- Saturday, during Independence Day celebrations
- Why
- To develop Karnataka's economy, generate jobs, promote AI skills among youth, and address Bengaluru's drinking water scarcity and loss of green cover
Key facts
- Economy target
- $3 trillion by 2047
- Per capita income
- ₹4.33 lakh
- Vacancies to be filled
- 72,000 government posts
- Jobs to be created
- 1 lakh within two years
- First public AI university
- Bengaluru
- AI in schools
- From Class VI onwards
- Tree parks planned
- 5 in Bengaluru
- Lakes to be rejuvenated
- 7 in Bengaluru
Quotes
D.K. Shivakumar
Chief Minister of Karnataka
“Karnataka’s per capita income has reached ₹4.33 lakh, and the state is ranked second in GST and income tax collections. The target is to take Karnataka’s economy to $3 trillion… by 2047 by investing in education, health, agriculture, industry and infrastructure.”
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