Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Karnataka Seeks Union Support for Pending Proposals
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Dr G. Parameshwara, spoke in New Delhi about how more than 60 proposals from Karnataka are waiting for a response from the Union Government.
He asked the Union Government to stop treating Karnataka unfairly and to help with the state's growth.
He mentioned that over Rs 40,000 crore in grants are pending, including money for special grants, lake development, a ring road in Bengaluru, the Jal Jeevan Mission, rural infrastructure, the Upper Bhadra Project, and agricultural procurement.
He said Karnataka is not asking for charity but for its fair share under the federal structure.
More than 60 proposals from Karnataka are pending with the Union Government.
Total pending grants amount to over Rs 40,000 crore.
Key pending grants include special grants, lake development, Peripheral Ring Road, Jal Jeevan Mission, rural infrastructure, Upper Bhadra Project, and agricultural procurement.
Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwara urged the Union Government to abandon its discriminatory approach.
Karnataka seeks immediate release of pending funds for various projects and grants.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwara, Karnataka Government
- What
- Pending proposals and grants from the Union Government
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To seek support for Karnataka's development and address drought conditions
Karnataka Government
Union Government
Fund Release
Karnataka Government
Karnataka seeks immediate release of pending funds for various projects and grants.
Union Government
Union Government has not responded to the proposals, leading to delays.
Discriminatory Approach
Karnataka Government
Karnataka alleges discriminatory treatment by the Union Government.
Union Government
Union Government has not publicly addressed the allegations.
- Pending Proposals
- 60+
- Total Pending Grants
- Rs 40,000 crore
- Special Grants
- Rs 5,495 crore
- Lake Development
- Rs 3,000 crore
- Peripheral Ring Road
- Rs 3,000 crore
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Rs 17,554 crore
- Critical Rural Infrastructure
- Rs 2,800 crore
- Upper Bhadra Project
- Rs 5,400 crore
- Agricultural Procurement
- Rs 1,500 crore