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Karnataka Launches AI Kaveri 3.0 and GIS Land System in Budget 2026

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed new initiatives on Friday aimed at digitizing land records, streamlining property registration, and enhancing housing and infrastructure in the 2026-27 state Budget. The state plans to unify various land and property data through the Karnataka Land-Stack system, a GIS-based platform merging information from Bhoomi, Mojini, Kaveri, e-Swathu, and e-Asthi. This integrated database aims to deliver a consolidated digital record of land transactions, enhancing transparency in land management. The government will also introduce Kaveri 3.0, a new version of its property registration software, with an investment of ₹65 crore. This updated platform will facilitate…

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Karnataka CM Advocates ‘Balanced’ Development in 2026 Budget

BENGALURU: In a historic 17th budget presented in the Assembly on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed a social media ban for children under 16. The budget also includes plans for school modernization, completion of water projects such as the Mekedatu reservoir, which has faced opposition from Tamil Nadu, and a major infrastructure initiative for Bengaluru. With a total budget outlay of Rs 4,48,004 crore, he emphasized a development strategy that harmonizes welfare programs with infrastructure investments for long-term economic change, giving rise to a unique Karnataka-specific economic framework dubbed the “11G model.” Key announcements in the budget encompass filling…