The Karnataka government has presented a fresh set of supplementary budget estimates totalling ₹6,279.87 crore during the ongoing Legislative Assembly session in Belagavi, signalling additional spending
across governance, welfare, infrastructure and administrative sectors.
The second instalment of supplementary estimates was tabled on behalf of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil, who outlined how the additional funds would be distributed across departments.
A portion of the supplementary budget has been earmarked for administrative requirements, including official travel and logistics. The estimates include allocations to cover helicopter travel expenses of the Chief Minister and the Governor, as well as funds for the purchase of new official vehicles.
According to the statement placed before the House, provisions have been made for acquiring 22 vehicles for the Lokayukta institution and 35 vehicles for senior government officials, alongside funds to meet aviation-related travel costs for constitutional authorities.
The additional estimates also reflect targeted spending on welfare and regional development. Funds have been set aside for development work in Naxal-affected areas, while allocations have been made to clear pending wages of prison inmates engaged in labour across state-run correctional facilities.
The government has also proposed a substantial provision for flood relief, reflecting revised assistance requirements following recent natural disasters in parts of the state.
Agriculture and industry feature prominently in the supplementary budget. The government has earmarked funds to support sugarcane farmers, providing financial assistance to enable an additional payment of Rs. 50 per quintal.
Industrial growth has been addressed through allocations under the industrial incentives subsidy scheme, while grants have also been proposed for private temples and mutts.
Several cultural and official events are set to receive funding through the supplementary estimates. These include allocations for an international film festival, additional funding for Mysuru Dasara, and financial support for Tumakuru Dasara celebrations.
The government has also set aside funds for official travel linked to international and parliamentary engagements, including participation in the World Economic Forum summit in Davos in 2026 and attendance at Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conferences in India and abroad.
Minister H K Patil informed the House that the government had earlier utilised funds from various state-run corporations to conduct the socio-economic survey. Through the supplementary estimates, a total of Rs. 348.36 crore has now been reimbursed to these corporations, restoring their financial allocations.
Meanwhile, the Belagavi Assembly session is likely to run longer than originally planned. Although the session was scheduled to conclude on Friday, government sources indicated that proceedings could be extended by a day, with opposition leaders already informed of the possibility.
What This Supplementary Budget Means for Karnataka Citizens?
While supplementary budgets often sound technical, several allocations directly affect everyday life across Karnataka.
For farmers: The allocation for sugarcane growers enables the state to support an additional Rs. 50 per quintal payment, offering short-term financial relief to farmers facing rising input costs.
For flood-affected residents: The large provision towards revised flood relief assistance indicates faster and more comprehensive compensation for families impacted by recent floods, particularly in vulnerable districts.
For workers and inmates: Funds earmarked to clear pending wages of prison inmates ensure timely payment for labour already undertaken, addressing long-standing administrative delays.
For residents in Naxal-affected regions: Targeted funding for development work aims to improve basic infrastructure and services in areas affected by left-wing extremism, which could enhance access to livelihoods and public facilities.
For the wider public: Spending on health, governance and regulatory bodies, including the Lokayukta, is positioned to strengthen oversight and administrative functioning. Meanwhile, investments in cultural events such as Dasara and international forums like Davos are intended to boost tourism, global visibility and economic engagement. The reimbursement of Rs. 348.36 crore to state corporations restores funds that had earlier been diverted for the socio-economic survey, helping stabilise the financial health of these public bodies.
