Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka, has called on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to allocate a minimum of Rs 15,000 crore in the upcoming Budget to implement the recommendations of the Prof. Govinda Rao Committee. This move aims to tackle regional imbalance in the state. Ashoka emphasized the need for specific funds to rectify the existing disparity and cautioned against misleading claims by the government.
Ashoka highlighted the importance of a separate allocation to eliminate regional inequality. He expressed concerns over the lack of progress in reducing backward taluks, as identified by the Prof. D.M. Nanjundappa Committee. The Opposition leader urged the government to take concrete steps to bridge the regional divide and ensure accountability in fund utilization.
To address the challenges outlined by the Govinda Rao Committee, Ashoka proposed the establishment of a ‘Regional Disparity Redressal Monitoring Unit’. This unit would oversee fund allocation, project timelines, and adherence to guidelines. The Opposition leader stressed the necessity of time-bound implementation and accountability to achieve tangible results in addressing regional disparities.
