Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Karnataka CM attributes Top Per Capita Income to Five Guarantee Schemes
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, said his state is now number one in the country for how much money people make, thanks to the government's programs.
These programs give people free electricity, money to women, and cheap rice.
The government has spent a lot of money on these programs.
He also said more women are working now because of these programs.
The Chief Minister also mentioned the state is getting less money from the central government, which is affecting the state's finances.
He claims his government's decisions have boosted the state's economy, despite facing financial challenges.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attributes the state's top per capita income to Congress's five guarantee schemes.
The schemes include free electricity, financial aid to women heads of families, and subsidized rice.
The Chief Minister stated that the Congress government has spent approximately Rs 96,000 crore since coming to power.
Siddaramaiah noted an increase in women's employment in Bengaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad after the Shakti scheme was introduced.
The Chief Minister criticized the reduction in central grants to Karnataka, citing a loss of Rs 68,000 crore due to the 15th Finance Commission.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress party
- What
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says Karnataka's high per capita income is due to Congress's guarantee schemes.
- When
- The statement was made on Friday, August 22nd.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To counter the opposition's claims that development has stalled and to highlight the benefits of the state's guarantee schemes.
Congress Viewpoint
Opposition Viewpoint
Effect of Guarantee Schemes
Congress Viewpoint
The Congress government believes the guarantee schemes have boosted the state's economy and increased the purchasing power of the people.
Opposition Viewpoint
The opposition believes the guarantee schemes are not development programs.
Central Grants
Congress Viewpoint
The Congress sees the reduced central grants as detrimental to development work in the state.
Opposition Viewpoint
The opposition believes the reduced grants aren't impacting the state.
- Per Capita Income (2013-14)
- Rs 1,01,000
- Per Capita Income (Current)
- Rs 2,04,000
- Spending on Guarantees
- Rs 52,000-55,000 crore
- Total Spending (since May 2023)
- Rs 96,000 crore
- Reduction in Tax Devolution
- 1%
- Loss Due to Reduction in Tax Devolution
- Rs 68,000 crore
- Budget Size (Current Fiscal)
- Rs 4,09,000 crore