Overview

• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the Union government for failing to release ₹5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra irrigation project, halting progress on vital agricultural infrastructure.
• The Centre has not disbursed ₹11,495 crore in Finance Commission grants, including ₹5,495 crore for special allocations and key projects like lakes and the Peripheral Ring Road.
• Of the ₹559 crore allocated for social security pensions, only ₹113.92 crore has been released over two years, forcing Karnataka to cover the full ₹5,665 crore cost of these programs.
• Under centrally sponsored schemes, ₹4,195 crore remains pending for 2024-25, while significant funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission for both 2023-24 and 2024-25 are also unpaid.
• Siddaramaiah accused Karnataka MPs of failing to advocate for the state’s financial needs, despite its ₹4.5 lakh crore tax contribution to the Union government.