Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that representation of women in the Karnataka State Police will increase by 25% in the next five years.
The announcement is one among a slew of initiatives announced in the budget to uplift and promote women. The pro-women tilt in the budget was evident with a separate section for schemes of women in the budget for the first time.
The budget earmarked Rs. 2 crore grants to build a positive mindset and a safe atmosphere for women in the state. It also stressed on the need to spread awareness about gender, especially to boys.
Here are a few initiatives for women