Karnataka Budget 2026-27 Allocates Funds for Kalyana Karnataka Development and Irrigation

The Karnataka Budget 2026-27 includes a 5,000-crore action plan for Kalyana Karnataka, focusing on infrastructure, education, health, and irrigation, primarily funded through the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB). Irrigation projects include tank modernization and replacement of Tungabhadra dam gates. The Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed some initiatives like the PM MITRA Mega Textile Park but called for stronger industrial investment and faster fund release to address regional development gaps.