To this day, the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB), which was formed under Article 371(J) of the Constitution that offered Special Status to the region, remains paralysed, with no members appointed, except for its chairman. Languishing action plansAs a result, even the action plans that are supposed to be approved by the board are now going to the State government for approval. Kumaraswamy-led coalition government, the board had all its members and the chairman nominated. That is why all the action plans are being directed to the Planning Department for approval. The KKRDB submitted the action plans for ₹ 952.22 crore, though the allocated amount was ₹1,500 crore, at the end of the third quarter of the financial year.

Source: The Hindu February 06, 2021 20:26 UTC