Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Shivakumar Marks 100 Days, Highlights Karnataka Government Initiatives
D.K. Shivakumar marked 100 days as Karnataka’s chief minister.
He wrote to people about what his government has done so far.
The government highlighted support for students, including reservation and free bus passes.
It also approved investments that could create about 66,000 jobs.
Officials started recruitment for 72,000 government positions.
The government also announced an AI university and AI lessons for students from Class 6.
Shivakumar said farmers facing drought still need more help.
He promised that his government would keep working for the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar marked 100 days in office and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the state.
He highlighted 7.5% reservation for government-school students in professional courses and free student bus passes.
The government cleared investments worth Rs 29,679 crore, potentially creating about 66,000 jobs.
Other initiatives include an AI university, AI education from Class 6, cloud seeding and recruitment to 72,000 government posts.
Shivakumar acknowledged drought-related challenges and said the next 500 days would require greater determination and effort.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, his Cabinet and the Congress government.
- What
- Shivakumar marked 100 days in office and reviewed initiatives undertaken by his government.
- When
- Thursday, on the completion of his first 100 days in office.
- Where
- Karnataka, with the announcement made from Bengaluru.
- Why
- To report the government’s early initiatives, reaffirm its commitments and outline priorities for the next 500 days.
- Tenure milestone
- D.K. Shivakumar marked 100 days in office.
- Investment cleared
- Rs 29,679 crore, with potential for around 66,000 jobs.
- Government recruitment
- Recruitment to 72,000 government posts was initiated.
- Student support
- The government highlighted 7.5% reservation for government-school students in professional courses and free student bus passes.
- AI education
- India’s first government-sponsored AI university was established, with AI education planned from Class 6 onward.
- Employment initiative
- The Udyoga Nidhi initiative aims to create one lakh jobs in 10 of Karnataka’s most backward districts.
- Next priority
- Shivakumar said drought-affected farmers and other challenges required greater effort over the next 500 days.