The Karnataka government allocates Rs. 393 crore for minority welfare in its 2024 budget, emphasizing educational empowerment and infrastructure at religious sites. Initiatives include workshops for religious leaders, funding for pilgrimage facilities, and development grants for communities like Muslims, Jains, Christians, Buddhists, and Sikligars.
Karnataka government has allocated Rs 393 crore rupees for the development of minority welfare in the state. CM Siddaramaiah announced various measures in the Karnataka 2024 budget, focusing on educational empowerment and infrastructure enhancement at key religious sites across the state. The funds are towards various initiatives aimed at uplifting minority communities and ensuring their socio-economic progress. Here are some of the key highlights from the budget announcement: