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State Budget 2002-2003

PART AHon’ble Speaker,

1. I rise to present the budget for the year 2002-03.

2. Two years ago my Government spelt out a vision forour State. I enumerated the challenges that our statefaced and laid the foundation for a prosperous future.This vision has guided our decisions and actions. Theprevious two budgets converted this vision intospecific action initiatives.

3. We have involved citizens in areas ranging fromwatershed management to housing to Stree Shaktigroups, and in the strengthening of Panchayath RajInsititutions and Local bodies.

4. This budget of my Government will build on thework of the past two years, strengthen people'sparticipation and stimulate growth and employmentgeneration.

5 The forces of technology and globalisation arechanging the world. Economic shocks originating inone part of the world now affect another partimmediately. We in Karnataka cannot remain inisolation. The global slowdown has increased thechallenges, and we have to respond with appropriatepolicies.

6. Man-made tragedies have worsened the economicsituation. The dawn of the new century has posed anold problem - terrorism - as a new threat that needsto be fought with the utmost urgency. We have theresilience to face this new challenge. The acts of a fewcannot weaken the resolve of the State to protect itscitizens. At the same time, we have to convince thedisgruntled few about the benevolence of our vision ofan egalitarian, civilised and decent society wherematerial aspirations are fulfilled along with innerneeds.

Fiscal situation

7. Sir, I made a departure last year by emphasisingthe fiscal situation at the outset of my budget. Mygovernment has laid emphasis on fiscal responsibilityand prudence in the last two years. We wouldcontinue to do so.

8. I take pride in the fact that Karnataka has beenacclaimed for its fiscal prudence. In achieving thisdistinction in the country, my government

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acknowledges the support given by the Members ofthis House.

9. We have to cut unproductive expenditure so as tobe able to provide enhanced allocations for socialsectors like health, education, and social justice andinfrastructure sectors including agriculture, irrigationand roads. This would pave the way for speediereconomic growth and employment generation in ruralareas. Resources raised by the State, both revenueand borrowings, have to be put to optimum use.

10 The fiscal situation of the State is not a cause foralarm, but it has to be managed with care. Thegovernment had tabled a Medium Term Fiscal Plan(2000-01 to 2004-05) in the budget session last year.It was a plan for fiscal stabilisation in the next fouryears. I propose to make the MTFP a rolling annualdocument which would provide an outlook of thefiscal situation in the medium term and would alsoindicate the actual performance against the statedfiscal targets. The Medium Term Fiscal Plan (2002-03to 2005-06) would be placed before the Legislature inthe current budget session.

11. Hon’ble Members may recall that we had plannedto eliminate revenue deficit and peg fiscal deficit at 3percent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)by 2004-05. But the slow-down in the economy hasresulted in the projected revenues not being realised.Consequently, future growth has been projectedtaking a lower base. This would result in the fiscaltargets being achieved a year later than what we hadplanned for. To provide legislative backing to theobjective of achieving fiscal balance, the FiscalResponsibility Bill will be introduced in the Housesoon.

12. The fiscal deficit for the current year wasanticipated at Rs.5127 crore. A

huge short fall of Rs.1375 crore in anticipated revenue- Rs.550 crore in central tax devolution, Rs.735 crorein state taxes and Rs.90 crore in state non-taxrevenue, necessitated mid-course correction of thebudget estimates. However, as in the past, ourendeavour has been to protect the allocation for highpriority development expenditure in spite of theshortfall. The fiscal deficit in the Revised Estimates forthe current year is Rs.5151 crore which is very closeto our original estimate.

13. To enable individual departments to focus on longterm goals based on medium term strategies, we haveembarked upon preparing departmental medium termfiscal plans as well. These plans would containfinancial projections and measurable performanceindicators. We would be placing before the Legislaturesuch Plans for five pilot departments namely Primaryand Secondary Education, Health & Family Welfare,Medical Education, Public Works and Rural WaterSupply component of Rural Development Department.

AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTORS

14. I have always accorded the highest priority tothese sectors. Honourable Members would appreciate



that Government spends about Rs. 5100 crore foragriculture, which includes Rs.2000 crore towardspower subsidy and around Rs. 2900 crore forirrigation. This is about 25 percent of the state’sannual budget, and is a measure of my Government’scommitment to agriculture.

15. The government is actively implementing theRashtriya Krishi Bima Yojane, the national cropinsurance programme. We have covered about 6 lakhfarmers under this programme during the currentyear. This is double the coverage of the previous year.

16. Unfortunately, the state faced a difficult perioddue to drought conditions. The government mitigatedthe difficulties of farmers through various droughtrelief measures. Farmers who had subscribed for cropinsurance would be compensated by more than Rs.120 crore for failure in yield.

17. Availability of inputs at affordable prices andadequate infrastructure for marketing the produce arethe keys to success in agriculture. HonourableMembers have time and again emphasised theavailability of timely and cheap credit to farmers. Ishare their concern.

18. One of the reasons of the high cost of credit is thehierarchical structure of co-operative creditinstitutions. Reducing the layers in this structure is anobvious remedy. As a pilot project to start with, infifteen districts of the State, the Apex Bank woulddirectly lend to the primary co-operative creditsocieties and to farmers’ Self Help Groups, therebyreducing the interest charged to the farmer by abouttwo to three percent. My endeavour is to ensure thatfor short term agricultural credit the interest ratedoes not exceed 9 percent. Necessary changes to therural credit structure would be carried out towardsthis end. If this experiment succeeds, we would applyit across the state. This would pave the way for themuch larger task of overhauling the co-operativecredit system.

19. I propose to abolish sales tax on sprinklers anddrip irrigation equipment.

20. Another critical concern of the farmer is to obtainremunerative prices for his produce. My governmentlaunched the market intervention scheme on amassive scale, which lent support to the farmers.During the current year, the Government releasedRs.125 crore from the revolving fund and providedprice support for maize, ragi, paddy and ball copra.Areca nut, which is susceptible to price variation,would be included in the scheme with support fromGovernment of India.

21. Sir, the face of commodity markets has changedbeyond recognition all over the world. Technology hasreduced distances and extended markets. Ourmarkets have to modernise and take advantage of thetrading in futures and forwards in all agriculturalcommodities. We would watch these developments toensure that Karnataka is in readiness to reap theiradvantages.



22. My government emphasises that AgriculturalProduce Marketing Committees have to operateefficiently and ensure that the farmer gets the saleamount without delay and harassment. No laxity onthis count will be allowed. Any problem faced byfarmers will be addressed expeditiously.

23. Closely related to modernisation of markets isaugmenting of storage facilities. I propose to addressthis by undertaking the construction of onewarehouse in each taluk and four multi-grain silos atGulbarga, Gokak, Shimoga and Hubli. The privatesector would be invited to participate in this venture.

24. I have dwelt upon the inevitability of globalisationin the present day

world. If our farmer has to prosper, he has to look atthe global market. Export of agricultural produce hasto pick up. And this is unlikely to happen if we do notadhere to the standards set by the internationalcommunity. As a step in this direction, I propose toestablish three pesticide residue testing laboratoriesin the State : at Bangalore, Dharwad and Bellary.

25. Realising the importance of pulses, thegovernment has established the Karnataka TogariAbhivruddhi Mandali Niyamita. This board wouldaddress the problems of tur and other pulses as well. Iam allocating Rs.5 crore towards the share capital ofthis corporation.

26. My government proposes to improve theproductivity of rice by promoting hybrid ricecultivation in a mission mode, as suggested by theAgriculture Commission.

27. Contract farming may emerge as a solution to theproblem of forward linkages in agriculture. A contractfarming unit is already in operation in the Departmentof Agriculture. In view of the increasing importance offood processing industries, this unit would raise theawareness of farmers and extend contract farmingfacility for a large number of crops.

28. Raitha Samparka Kendras have been well receivedby farmers. They have distributed over Rs. 12 crore ofseeds to farmers in the current year. In the next 12months, they will become the hub to provideextension services in agriculture and horticulture,animal husbandry and sericulture. The kendras willhave links to Bhoomi, APMCs and the AgricultureUniversities, so as to meet all the requirements offarmers under one roof. This is a pioneering effort inthe country and is a major step towards takingInformation Technology to rural areas. We haverequested the National Institute of Design to providea design for the kendras.

29. Karnataka has the second largest arid zone in thecountry. Under a Rs. 690 crore World Bank project,water-shed development of 61,882 hectares isproposed, at a cost of Rs. 100 crore. Another 50,000hectares would be developed in 2002-03 withfinancial assistance from NABARD.

30. Israeli technology in water management andcommercial crop rotation will be taken up on



experimental basis in two farms in the State. Ipropose an outlay of Rs. 3 crore for this purpose.

31. The Agricultural Universities will continue variousresearch activities for the benefit of farmers, includingresearch on coconut mite, biotechnology, integratedpest and disease management etc. It is proposed tostart Krishi Vignana Kendras in all uncovered districts.Cropping practices, transfer of technology and otherinformation would be available through distanceeducation. I am increasing the total allocation forAgricultural Universities from Rs.87.40 crore toRs.107.06 crore.

32. A little less than one-sixth of the total cultivablearea of the state is under horticultural crops.Karnataka has ten different agro climatic zones thatoffer immense potential for horticulture.

33. An intensive training programme, GramaThotagarike, would be launched, initially in selectdistricts. Anganwadis, Self Help Groups and farmers’organisations would be involved in this programme.

34. Animal husbandry is another source of income inrural areas. Towards that end the State Governmenthas established animal disease diagnostic laboratoriesat the district level during the current year. Thesehave proved to be very useful. I therefore intend toextend similar facilities at the taluk level in a phasedmanner. Fifty selected taluks will get this facility inthe coming year. A sum of Rs.2.50 crore has beenallocated for this purpose.

35. In order to augment the production of quality fishseed, modernisation of fish production and rearingfarms will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs.9.78crore under a NABARD assisted RIDF project.

36. The existing scheme of sales tax exemption forthe diesel supplied to fishermen shall be continued inthe coming year.

37. My government has accorded the highest priorityfor creation of irrigation potential as the core agrarianinfrastructure. I propose a plan outlay of Rs.2790crore for irrigation, which is about 32 percent of theState’s plan.

38. In the current year we had planned to bring 3.85lakh acres under irrigation through KBJNL and KNNL.As against this, about 2.80 lakh acres have beenbrought under irrigation. In the coming year we planto provide irrigation to an extent of 6 lakh acres.

39. Irrigation projects of the Cauvery basin are ofcritical importance to our state. Rs.300 crore havebeen earmarked for the projects in this basin.

40. Dudhganga, an inter-State irrigation project, hasbeen lingering for quite some time. We haveconcluded an agreement with Maharashtra and a sumof Rs.35 crore has been paid. We now have the rightto utilise 4 TMCs of water. The project will commencesoon.

41. The late, Sri S. Nijalingappa had a dream ofproviding water to the parched areas of Chitradurga



and Tumkur districts. I propose to investigate variouspossibilities of implementing this project. Theinvestigation would be completed within six months.And should it be feasible, the work would be taken up.

42. During 2001-02 the Hirehalla Project, Indi Branchcanal (from 64 Km to 133 Km) under the UpperKrishna Project, and Halli Mysore lift irrigation schemewere dedicated to the nation. Prestigious projects likeAlmatti dam, Bennithora, Lower Mullamari,Chulkinala, Maskinala and Narayanapura Right Bankcanal would be completed in 2002-03.

43. The Government is committed to involve farmersin water management. In this direction, 1350 WaterUsers’ Co-operative Societies have been registered sofar and Memoranda of Understanding have beenentered into with 220 societies. During 2002-03, Iintend completing this process.

44. The irrigation department has introduced on-linee-tendering, a pioneering effort in the country. Thiswould make the tendering process transparent andcompetitive.

45. Hon’ble Members would be pleased to know thatKarnataka received Rs. 450 crore under theAcceelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme in thecurrent year. I am confident of receiving a higheroutlay from Government of India in the coming year.

46. Jala Samvardhane Yojane Sangha (JSYS), aregistered society, has been formed for desilting andrepairing 5000 village tanks over a period of five yearsat a cost of Rs.1000 crore with communityinvolvement.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL WELFARE ANDEMPLOYMENT

47. With our stated vision of decentralisation, wemust make every effort to empower GramaPanchayats. Henceforth, the revenue realised fromvillage tanks would accrue to them. Further,disbursement of untied funds would be linked to theadditional resources mobilised by Grama Panchayatsthrough taxation and other means. I hope this wouldenthuse them to mobilise resources.

48. I propose to set up a Rural Development AdvisoryBoard for better co-ordination between variousagencies implementing these programmes.

49. In order to build capacities in the localgovernment institutions I propose to increase thescope of training activities of the Abdul Nazir SabState Institute of Rural Development (ANSSIRD) andmake it the nodal agency for such activities. 1000Grama Panchayats will move over to a modernaccounting system which will be compliant with stateaccounting norms. The ANSSIRD will play a pivotalrole in the development and dissemination of trainingmaterial for this activity.

50. The Sampoorna Grameena Rozgar Yojane (SGRY)enables Panchayat Raj institutions to take upemployment oriented schemes and create durableassets in rural areas. Of the Rs. 289 crore we plan to



spend during 2002-03 under this programme, half willbe in the form of free rice and wheat supplied by theGovernment of India. Out of the remaining Rs.144crore of cash support, Government of India wouldprovide Rs.110 crore. The State’s share will be Rs.34crore. Depending on the response to this scheme wewill increase the allocation.

51. This initiative will go a long way in bringing muchneeded employment opportunities for landlesslabourers, while at the same time strengthening theeffectiveness of the Panchayat Raj Institutions.

52. Priority areas such as enhancing ground waterrecharge and rain water harvesting throughwatershed development and construction of layoutsunder the Navagrama Programme will be includedunder SGRY.

53. Grossly inadequate maintenance of rural roads is aserious problem. There are about 1,04,000 kms ofrural roads coming under Panchayat Raj bodies. Ipropose to streamline road maintenance by preparingan Action Plan and pooling resources from allquarters, which would result in an outlay of Re.1 croreper taluka.

54. The successful Rural Development and SelfEmployment Training Institutes (RUDSETI) model ofentrepreneurial training provided by banksthemselves was first started in Karnataka. Mygovernment believes that this can be a powerful wayfor government to work in collaboration with financialinstitutions.

55. I am announcing a novel programme for thesetting up of RUDSETIs in areas where a Legislatorcommits funds from the Legislators’ AreaDevelopment Fund. While these RUDSETIs will be setup and run by banks, a compensation incentive ofupto Rs. 40 lakh per RUDSETI will be given, based onthe number of loans given to successful trainees outof the Legislators’ Area Development Fund.

56. I appeal to the Hon'ble Legislators to implementthis scheme. Government will render administrativesupport in this endeavour.

57. I believe that this partnership will give a newdirection for the release of credit into the rural sector,where the role of the government is to help the bankscreate credit-worthy customers, rather than subsidisethe loans.

58. My government is committed to the upliftment ofthe depressed sections of the society. Equipping themfor gainful employment is critical. It is proposed totrain 25,000 unemployed SC and ST youth in variousvocational courses in ITIs. During the next financialyear, 2,000 educated unemployed youth will beimparted computer training.

59. Special efforts will be made for improvinginfrastructural facilities in hostels. In addition tocompleting 172 hostel buildings which are underprogress, new buildings will be taken up during 2002-03.



60. A special court will be set up for trial of casesunder the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 to ensurespeedy disposal of cases.

61. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled TribesDevelopment Corporation will take up a programme ofrehabilitation of Safai Karmacharis, with grants fromGovernment of India.

62. Infrastructure development in tribal areas will getpriority during the next financial year. Housing,Education and Minor Irrigation will receive specialfocus under the Tribal Sub Plan. In order to improvemedical facilities, mobile clinics will be provided in aphased manner. Improving literacy levels of tribalgirls and encouraging tribal girl students to continuetheir education would receive attention.

63. In order to improve the literacy levels of BackwardClasses, another 140 hostels will be taken up forconstruction. The Karnataka Backward ClassesDevelopment Corporation will double the number ofbeneficiaries under the micro-credit programme forwomen who form Self Help Groups.

64. It is planned to take up Construction of 36 MorarjiDesai Residential Schools through the KarnatakaResidential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS)for the benefit of SC, ST, BC and minorities. A HUDCOloan of Rs. 72 crore will be utilised for this purpose.

65. The Karnataka Minorities DevelopmentCorporation will assist 10,000 beneficiaries under itsloan programmes. I also propose to double theallocation to the Wakf institutions to Rs.12 crore in2002-03. These institutions should spend a part of theincreased outlay for creating burial ground facilities. Ipropose construction of a Haj building. To start with, asum of Rs.3 crores is provided for that.

66. The Stree Shakti programme has been a success.As Members might recall, my government targeted theformation of 50,000 groups in 2001-02. The actualperformance has been the formation of 74512 groupscovering 10,88,838 women. As against a savings ofRs. 5 crore that I had indicated in the last budget,these groups have saved an amount of Rs.40.49 crore.Rs. 21 crore has been released for training and for therevolving fund. We would continue to concentrate ourefforts on this movement, so as to maximise thebenefits to these groups by ensuring that they avail aminimum of Rs. 100 crore of micro credit from thebanking sector in the next financial year.

67. Nutrition of the child is of the utmost priority. Ipropose a scheme to supply milk through the KMF tochildren in the age group of 0-3 years in Anganwadicentres, in addition to rice preparation and energyfood.

68. All eligible girl students of educationally backwarddistricts of Gulbarga Bidar, Raichur, Bijapur, Koppal,Bagalkot and Bellary will be covered under thescholarship scheme.

69. Housing has been considered only as a welfaremeasure so far. But my government gives importanceto housing as an engine of economic growth. Housing



can give a boost to the demand for products of severalindustries like steel, cement, electrical goods,sanitaryware etc., besides creating direct and indirectemployment. The Task Force on Housing set up by theGovernment has made a number of recommendationsto liberalise this sector to facilitate greater privateinvestment. Keeping these factors in view, the StateGovernment will shortly announce a comprehensiveHousing Policy, emphasising Housing for All as theobjective. The government will carry out legislativechanges to lift the restrictions on purchase ofagricultural land for housing purposes.

70. The Government reiterates its commitment tobuild 11 lakh houses for the houseless poor in thestate. The Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation hasalready completed 2.78 lakh houses. A total subsidy ofRs.178 crore has been released in the current year forAshraya and Ambedkar housing schemes.

71. In the next year, 2 lakh houses for the weakersections would be taken up. I propose to provide 1lakh houses for SC and ST beneficiaries every year.Towards this end, as against the existing norm of 30percent, half the Rural Ashraya houses would beallotted to beneficiaries from these communities. Bythis measure, in 3 years, I hope to provide a house toevery houseless SC and ST family in the State.

72. Grama Panchayats would be actively involved inthe implementation of the housing programmes. It isproposed that 40 percent of the houses to be builtwould be administered by Grama Panchayats. Theywould organise regular savings schemes for the ruralpoor as a prelude to assistance. Recovery of thehousing loans will also be rationalised to reduce therepayment burden.

73. To prevent the unwieldy growth of cities, it isnecessary to develop small towns. In a newprogramme, the Chief Minister’s Model Towns HousingProgramme, residential layouts in small towns withgrowth potential would be developed. The KarnatakaHousing Board in association with local bodies wouldundertake this programme on self financing basis.

74. The Karnataka Housing Board would focus oncreation of new income generating assets forGovernment and local bodies. Construction of districtoffice complexes, mini Vidhana Soudhas, creation ofrental housing stock and land reserves would be takenup by the Board.

75. The Karnataka Slum Clearance Board is carryingout the Nirmala Jyothi Yojane, which is expected tobenefit over 15 lakh slum dwellers in 21 cities acrossthe state. The Board has also taken up construction of10,312 houses under the Centrally sponsored ValmikiAmbedkar Awaas Yojana (VAMBAY) at a cost of Rs.57.65 crore and is providing 383 community toiletsunder the Nirmal Bharath Abhiyan (NBA) at a cost ofRs.18.54 crore.

SERVICES: HEALTH, EDUCATION AND CIVICAMENITIES



76. I propose to set up an advisory board on NatureCure and Yoga to give due importance to alternativesystems of medicine.

77. I also propose to set up Rogi Kalyan Samitis forgovernment hospitals. This would make themindependent in functioning and enable them toreceive contributions and utilise them with lessbureaucratic control.

78. I propose establishment of a Cath Lab at theGovernment Hospital in Hubli. This would serve thecitizens of North Karnataka.

79. Karnataka remained free from polio during thisyear. We are on the verge of eradicating polio fromthe state. This was possible due to the efforts put inby the Government through the Pulse PolioImmunisation campaigns.

80. Our next target is Tuberculosis. Ten more districtswould be covered under the Revised NationalTuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP).

81. HIV and AIDS continue to be a cause of concern. Amulti-pronged approach is necessary to contain it. Ipropose to redouble our efforts for its prevention andcontrol. The State intends to approach National AIDSControl Organisation (NACO) to double the investmentin the HIV and AIDS prevention programme to Rs.20crore during 2002-03. We shall launch a campaign toenhance public awareness of AIDS.

82. We are committed to providing a higherinvestment for health according to therecommendations of the Task Force on Health andFamily Welfare. A Rs.875 crore project has beenproposed to the World Bank and it is in the finalstages of approval.

83. Education is the basis of development. MyGovernment is committed to accord the highestpriority to education. Towards that end, afterabsorbing certain recurring expenditure under non-plan, I propose to substantially increase the outlay onEducation.

84. During the current year, major initiatives taken upby my government, like Chinnara Angala, DattuYojane, Jana Mechchida Shikshaka, Sarva ShikshanAbhiyan and Samadayadatta Shale have beenimplemented. In the next financial year, I propose toconsolidate the gains achieved during the last twoyears by establishing centres of scientific excellencein select Government Schools; extend the scheme ofproviding free uniforms to all students studying ingovernment schools up to class VII; and take steps tobring the educationally backward talukas on par withother parts of the state. We have launched the mid-day meal programme in seven backward districts. Iam allocating Rs.45 crore for this programme.

85. Effective implementation of Sarva ShikshnaAbhiyan would be ensured with communityinvolvement. We are expecting Rs.75 crore from theGovernment of India for this programme. The State’sshare will be provided.



86. A comprehensive review of the grant in aid systemwould be taken up. This

is overdue.

87. Construction of new college buildings and additionof rooms would be taken up by raising resources fromfinancial institutions. Upgrading of computingfacilities in colleges will be carried out with the help ofthe private sector. Capacity building of faculty willalso be taken up through in-service training.

88. A Valmiki Adhyayana Peetha will be set up in theKannada University at Hampi. I am earmarking Rs.15lakh for this purpose.

89. I propose to institute a chair in DharwadUniversity in the name of Smt. Gangubai Hangal.

90. I propose a chair in the name of the late, Sri K.H.Patil for studies in co-operative movement in theState.

91. With a Biotechnology Park being established inBangalore, the resulting demand for trained graduatesis proposed to be met by introducing biotechnologycourses in more government colleges.

92. As a measure to create scientific temper amongour students and to instill a spirit of rational enquiry, Ipropose to set up a Science City in Dharwad. I amallocating Rs.20 lakh for project formulation.

93. As I had indicated in my last budget speech, JalNirmal, the World Bank aided Rural Water Supply andSanitation Project has been launched. This would beimplemented in eleven districts of the northern regionof the State with an outlay of Rs.1035 crore. Theproject envisages a community contribution of Rs.224crore over a period of six years. I appeal to theHon’ble Members to motivate people to come forwardto contribute for the implementation of the scheme. Iam earmarking Rs. 61 crore for this project.

94. To meet the growing demand for water inBangalore City, the CWSS IV Stage, Phase-I, withfinancial assistance from the Japan Bank ofInternational Co-operation is under implementation.This would bring in an additional 270 MLD water tothe City by June 2002.

95. Under the Indo-French Protocol, the BWSSB hastaken up construction of tertiary sewage treatmentplants in the Vrishabhavati Valley and at Yelhanka.The treated non-potable water will be supplied toindustries and the proposed international airport atDevanahalli.

96. The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and DrainageBoard is implementing 72 ongoing water supplyschemes and 7 under ground drainage schemes at anestimated cost of Rs.798.52 crore. During 2002-03, itis proposed to commission 25 water supply schemes.

97. Over the years, investment required for watersupply schemes has increased. Operation andmaintenance costs have also gone up. Future watersupply schemes would require resources of enormous



magnitude, calling for a re-look at the finances of thissector. Levy and collection of user charges wouldbecome imperative. While my government wouldprotect the interests of the poor, the relatively well-to-do have to shoulder this burden. Towards this end,I propose to frame a comprehensive water policy.

98. In the last two years, the Bangalore DevelopmentAuthority has formed and distributed 25,000 sites asagainst just 3,400 sites in the last 10 years. The BDAwill continue to meet the growing demand of thepublic and at the same time ensure that orderly andplanned layouts come up in the city. Issue of AbsoluteSale Deeds through Sale Deed Samaveshas is anotherinnovative measure of the BDA. In the last two years,26,000 Absolute Sale Deeds have been issued.

99. In view of its healthy financial position, out of itsown resources, the BDA will take up infrastructureworks to the tune of Rs.150 crore in Bangalore cityover the next two years.

100. To improve delivery of services to citizens,computerisation would be extended to importantRegional Transport Offices in the State under theEleventh Finance Commission Grants. To effectivelycheck and control air pollution caused by vehicles thenumber of Parisara Vaahinis would be increased. Ihave more to say on this in the second part of myspeech.

101. The Supreme Court had directed phasing out ofold vehicles in Delhi. Bangalore faces a similar threat.In order to reduce pollution and age related accidents,no transport vehicle that is older than 15 years wouldbe allowed to ply within the metropolitan area ofBangalore.

102. During 2002-03 passenger facilities would beaugmented by constructing new depots, toiletfacilities and bus stands in various parts of the State.

Over 2000 new buses would be inducted into thefleet. The KSRTC would provide reservation systemthrough the Internet, besides engaging privateagents.

103. Computerisation of ration cards taken up inBailhongal taluk of Belgaum district was a success.Over 13,000 bogus ration cards have been eliminatedresulting in a saving of about Rs.1 crore in foodsubsidy. A similar exercise undertaken in theBangalore Informal Rationing Area is expected todetect two lakh bogus ration cards. Such measureswould go a long way in keeping the food subsidyburden under control and also ensuring that the needyare not deprived of their due.

104. Kerosene coupons have been printed fordistribution to APL and BPL families in the InformalRationing Area and urban areas. In Bangalore city,food coupons and kerosene coupons were distributedalong with computerised ration cards and have gone along way in reducing misuse. Now, it is proposed todistribute food coupons to BPL families in a widermanner to ensure better targeting of subsidies.

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