Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Gandhi, Nehru Statues in Kalaburagi
The Karnataka Cabinet has given permission to the Kalaburagi Municipal Corporation to build statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi in the city.
The goal is to teach people about India's freedom struggle and the sacrifices made for the country.
The cabinet also approved the 'Akka Pade' scheme, which aims to protect women and children from violence and exploitation.
This scheme will operate in 31 districts and 5 Police Commissionerates, patrolling places like buses, trains, schools, and malls to ensure safety and provide legal awareness.
Karnataka Cabinet approved the installation of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi in Kalaburagi.
The objective is to inspire people about the sacrifices made for India's freedom struggle.
The cabinet also approved the 'Akka Pade' scheme to protect women and children from violence and exploitation.
The 'Akka Pade' scheme will be implemented in 31 districts and 5 Police Commissionerates.
The scheme aims to patrol sensitive locations and provide legal awareness and immediate protection.
- Who
- Karnataka Cabinet, Kalaburagi Municipal Corporation
- What
- Approval to build statues of Gandhi, Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi
- When
- January 8, 2024
- Where
- Kalaburagi, Karnataka
- Why
- To inspire people about the sacrifices made for India's freedom struggle and to provide legal awareness and protection to women and children
- Location
- Kalaburagi, Karnataka
- Statues Approved
- Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi
- Approval Authority
- Karnataka Cabinet
- Objective
- To inspire people about India's freedom struggle
- Additional Approval
- 'Akka Pade' scheme for women and children protection
- Scheme Coverage
- 31 districts and 5 Police Commissionerates
- Scheme Initiators
- Women and Child Welfare Department, Home Department