KKRDB to set up policy planning and data analysis wing
The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) plans to establish a new wing focused on planning, policy, and data analytics to create a five-year action plan. This initiative aims to enhance the region's contribution to the State GDP, which currently lags behind the average. The board will also work on attracting investments and supporting industries to foster balanced regional growth.
- ▪KKRDB will set up a planning, policy, and data analytics wing for a five-year action plan from 2026 to 2031.
- ▪The region's GDP and per capita income are below the State average, prompting the need for targeted development policies.
- ▪An allocation of ₹5,000 crore has been earmarked for 2026-27 to support various development initiatives.
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The Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) will establish a dedicated planning, policy and data analytics wing to prepare a five-year action plan (2026-2031) aimed at increasing the region’s contribution to the State GDP, KKRDB Chairman Ajay Singh has said.Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi on Monday, he said that the region’s GDP and per capita income remain below the State average, necessitating the formulation of development policies for agriculture, industry, tourism and the textiles sector.A proposal will be submitted to the State government, he added.Dr. Singh said that balanced regional growth can be achieved only through the development of second and third-tier cities, beyond Bengaluru.
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