Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announced free bus passes for students, a private employment exchange, and youth clubs, aiming to launch a transformative Youth Era in the state.
Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka CM on Thursday
Jun 04, 2026
10:05 am
What's the storyKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday announced an ambitious six-point welfare and development agenda after taking oath.
The agenda includes free bus passes for students across the state, a state-supported private employment exchange system, youth empowerment initiatives, and major infrastructure spending.
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