Bengaluru, Sept. 25, 2025: The Karnataka Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday cleared a series of significant policy measures, infrastructure upgrades, and administrative reforms aimed at strengthening governance, public services, and urban development across the state.<\/p>\n
Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved the Karnataka State Civil Services (Mandatory Training for Promotion) Rules, 2025<\/strong>, ensuring structured professional development for government officers.<\/p>\n In higher education, the Cabinet sanctioned the rollout of the University and College Management System (UUCMS) Version 2.0<\/strong> at an estimated cost of \u20b940.29 crore, aimed at digitising and streamlining administrative processes across institutions.<\/p>\n The Cabinet cleared multiple projects addressing urban infrastructure and healthcare needs:<\/p>\n Traffic Management in Bengaluru<\/strong>: \u20b956.45 crore allocated for new traffic signals at 110 city junctions under the State Road Safety Fund.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Healthcare Expansion<\/strong>: Virajpet hospital in Kodagu to be upgraded from 60 to 250 beds at a cost of \u20b995.60 crore; Bagalkote Medical College to be developed with a budget of \u20b9450 crore, including academic and residential infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Specialised Care Facilities<\/strong>: Approval for a robotic medical system worth \u20b920 crore for the Institute of Gastroenterology Sciences and Organ Transplant in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Shift in ICU Project<\/strong>: A 50-bed intensive care unit originally sanctioned for Chikkodi will now be built at Bailhongal Taluk Hospital in Belagavi district with \u20b923.75 crore funding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Media Updates: +91-93531 21474 [WhatsApp] | indianowme@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bengaluru, Sept. 25, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Karnataka Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, approved a host of reforms and development projects across governance, education, healthcare, and urban infrastructure on Thursday.<\/p>\n The Cabinet gave its nod to the Karnataka State Civil Services (Mandatory Training for Promotion) Rules, 2025<\/strong>, setting a new benchmark in administrative efficiency.<\/p>\n On higher education, the state cleared UUCMS 2.0 (University and College Management System)<\/strong> at a cost of \u20b940.29 crore. The digital platform aims to bring transparency and streamline university and college operations.<\/p>\n \u201cOur priority is to modernise governance and education systems to meet the needs of a growing Karnataka,\u201d said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Several major hospital projects received Cabinet approval, including:<\/p>\n Upgradation of Virajpet Hospital from 60 to 250 beds (\u20b995.60 crore).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Establishment of a medical college and hospital in Bagalkote with 150 MBBS seats (\u20b9450 crore).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A robotic surgical system for Bengaluru\u2019s Institute of Gastroenterology Sciences (\u20b920 crore).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u201cStrengthening healthcare delivery in tier-2 and tier-3 cities is essential to ensure equitable access for all citizens,\u201d Patil stressed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bengaluru will see new traffic signals at 110 junctions under the State Road Safety Fund at a cost of \u20b956.45 crore. Multiple wastewater treatment and sewerage projects<\/strong> worth over \u20b9100 crore were also cleared to address the city\u2019s growing urban challenges.<\/p>\n Media Updates: +91-93531 21474 [WhatsApp] | indianowme@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\nMajor Infrastructure and Health Projects<\/h2>\n
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Karnataka Cabinet Clears Sweeping Reforms, Infrastructure Boost and Policy Decisions<\/h1>\n
Siddaramaiah govt focuses on governance, healthcare, education and urban renewal<\/h2>\n
Civil Services and Education Push<\/h3>\n
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Healthcare Expansion Across Districts<\/h3>\n
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Bengaluru Urban Infrastructure Gets a Push<\/h3>\n