Kalyana Karnataka: Fund release and expenditure remain low

In spite of adequate allocation to the Kalyana Karnataka region, the most backward region in the State, releases and expenditure has not been up to the mark since the six districts in the region were granted special status under Article 371(J) in 2013-2014. In terms of both allocation by the State government as well as funds available through Member of Parliament Local Area Development scheme (MPLADS), the actual expenditure has been low, data compiled in the Economic Survey 2021 shows.