In Karnataka, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY is implemented in all the cities. It is very useful for urban youths who are planning to buy their first apartment or house. The project is implemented through the Directorate of Municipal Administration. Let us find out how to apply for PMAY or Pradhan Mantri Awas […]
Karnataka Government
The democratically elected, Government of Karnataka has supreme authority over the state’s 30 districts. The chief minister and his/her council of ministers are appointed by Karnataka’s constitutional head, the governor. The bicameral state legislature of Karnataka consists of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
The seat of Karnataka’s state legislature, the Vidhan Soudha, is aptly located in its state capital, Bangalore. There are three prime political parties in Karnataka, the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal Secular. Presently, the BJP is the ruling party of Karnataka, with B. S. Yediyurappa as the elected chief minister of the state.
The Government of Karnataka has launched many people friendly programs such as the Anna Bhagya, Ksheera Bhagya, Runamukta Bhagya and Vidya Sira. The state government has also announced a new free laptop scheme under which students enrolling at government colleges in the year 2017-18 will receive free laptops. Read more about Karnataka Government
Karnataka Has The Most Out-Of-Court Settlements In South India
How To Apply For Caste And Income Certificates In Karnataka?
This is the admission season. From this year onward, the central government notified 10% of the reservation for students from the economically weaker section of society in many central institutes. To avail of the reservation and any government scholarship scheme, you must produce your caste and income certificates. In this article, we discuss how to […]
The RERA Act – Everything Homebuyers Should Know
The RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development) Act was brought into force with much fanfare but 2 years later, has it really changed the real estate sector in Karnataka. Read on to find out how to file your complaint in Karnataka RERA as well as the documents and fee required. What Is The RERA Act? […]
Thinking Of Buying Land In Karnataka- Download Dishank App
Have you or anyone you know been cheated into buying land that was actually part of a forest or lake or government land? The Karnataka Revenue department recently introduced the Dishank app (also spelled Dishaank) to protect people from being cheated in this way. Read on to learn more about Dishank survey mobile app. Read: […]
How To Pay Property Tax In Karnataka?
Do you want to know how to pay property taxes in Karnataka? Read on to learn how to pay property taxes in various parts of the state. Why Property Tax Property tax is one of the important sources of revenue for both the Urban Local Bodies and the Village Local Bodies to take up the […]
Swachh Survekshan 2019 – Ranking Of Karnataka Cities And Towns
Every year, the government of India conducts a ranking exercise known as Swachh Survekshan to access the cities and town based on their cleanliness and sanitation as a part of the Swachh Bharath Abhiyan. This year Mysuru has ranked 3rd cleanest city in India while Bangalore is ranked as 194. Mysore is certified as Open […]
How To Apply For A Free Seat Under The Right To Education (RTE) In Karnataka
Right To Education (RTE) in Karnataka is an initiative to ensure that education is accessible to every child. On March 1, 2019 the Department of Public Instruction issued a notification under the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) seeking applications from students for the LKG and 1st standard in the government schools, government aided […]
How To Apply For An APL Card In Karnataka?
Every family residing in Karnataka is eligible to avail of an Above the Poverty Line (APL) card. It is one of the recognized address and identity proofs by both the state and the central government agencies. APL card in Karnataka is a document issued by the state government for its citizens under the public distribution […]
Right To Information Act or RTI In Karnataka – A Complete Guide
Right to Information Act or RTI is a landmark legislation which has been introduced in the country in the year 2005 to empower the citizens of the country and make our democracy work for the citizens more effectively. In this article, we discuss RTI in Karnataka, how to file for information and some of the […]