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D.K. Shivakumar

Chief Minister of Karnataka · INC

D.K. Shivakumar

ಡಿ.ಕೆ. ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್

Chief Minister

INC Karnataka

Role

Chief Minister

Current Role

Since Jun 2026 · Present

About

Chief Minister of Karnataka since 2026 Doddalahalli Kempegowda Shivakumar, commonly known as D. K. Shivakumar is an Indian politician and businessman who is serving as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka since 3 June 2026. A Leader of the Indian National Congress, he formerly served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee..

Projects & Initiatives 11 ongoing

Gruha Jyothi — Free Electricity

ಗೃಹ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ

Ongoing

Budget₹10,100 crore subsidy to ESCOMs (Karnataka Budget 2024-25); ₹9,657 crore in 2023-24

Reach200 units/month free to all domestic consumers. Govt. reported: ~1.62–1.7 crore consumer accounts registered/benefiting.

Since 2023 · Free electricity up to 200 units per month for all domestic households in Karnataka, implemented as a direct subsidy to distribution companies (BESCOM etc.) on behalf of consumers.

Gruha Lakshmi — Women's Assistance

ಗೃಹ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ

Ongoing

Budget₹24,166 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24) · ₹28,608 crore (Karnataka Budget 2024-25)

ReachGovt. reported: ~1.22 crore women heads of households received benefit (2024-25); ₹2,000/month direct bank transfer.

Since 2023 · Monthly direct cash transfer to women heads of household in Karnataka. Scheme covers BPL and non-BPL families below an income threshold; excludes government employees and income taxpayers.

Anna Bhagya — Food Security

ಅನ್ನ ಭಾಗ್ಯ

Ongoing

Budget₹10,000 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24; +₹1,680 crore for 40 lakh non-NFSA families)

ReachGovt. reported: ~4.42 crore beneficiaries; intended 10 kg rice/month per BPL person (5 kg NFSA + 5 kg state). Extra 5 kg paid as cash (~₹170/person) from Jul 2023 until physical rice resumed Feb 2025.

Since 2023 · Enhanced food security scheme providing 10 kg of free rice per month to BPL families under the state's Public Distribution System. The central government's NFSA provides 5 kg; this scheme adds the remaining 5 kg.

Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend

ಯುವ ನಿಧಿ

Ongoing

Budget₹250 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24 allocation; annual run-rate projected ₹1,250–2,500 crore)

ReachGovt. reported: ~3.7 lakh graduates/diploma holders benefited since launch (Jan 2024), ~1.7 lakh currently drawing allowance; ₹3,000/month (degree), ₹1,500/month (diploma) for up to 2 years.

Since 2023 · Unemployment stipend for degree and diploma graduates in Karnataka who are registered with the Employment Exchange and actively seeking work. Benefit paid for a maximum of two years.

Gruha Jyothi (200 units free power)

Inherited Ongoing

Continued by the current government. D.K. Shivakumar retained all Five Guarantees; Gruha Jyothi continues unchanged as a flagship INC commitment.