Karnataka Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: Karnataka will ban social media for children under 16, says CM Siddaramaiah
Budgetary action — an allocation, fiscal policy change, or expenditure decision shaping how public resources flow. Reveals government priorities and affects programme implementation capacity.
Summary
Total outlay of the State Budget is pegged at Rs 4,48,004 crore.
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source The Hindu - National
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right