Free bus passes, jobs, pvt employment exchange: CM Shivkumar's first announcement after oath-taking
Karnataka's new Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, announced several welfare measures shortly after taking office. Key initiatives include free bus passes for students and the establishment of a private employment exchange to tackle unemployment. Additionally, plans for youth recruitment in government jobs and support for unauthorized buildings were outlined.
- ▪Shivakumar announced free bus passes for students in non-luxury government buses.
- ▪A private employment exchange will be set up to help address unemployment.
- ▪The government will soon announce a calendar for youth recruitment in government jobs.
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Free bus passes, jobs, pvt employment exchange: CM Shivkumar's first announcement after oath-takingAmong the announcements made after his first cabinet meeting in the state was the decision to issue free bus passes to students in non-luxury government buses.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 10:04 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Hours after he took oath as the chief minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar rolled out a slew of welfare measures, with a focus on youth recruitment and students.DK Shivakumar greets as he takes the oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka. (@DKShivakumar X)Among the announcements made after his first cabinet meeting in the state was the decision to issue free bus passes to students.
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