Bengaluru, Feb. 16 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the state's 15th consecutive budget, unveiling a comprehensive financial roadmap for the fiscal year 2024-25. With a budget outlay of Rs 3.71 lakh crore, the budget aims to prioritize key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, while maintaining fiscal prudence.

Addressing the legislature, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted the inclusive nature of the budget, which includes the preamble for the first time.

Despite presenting a revenue deficit budget, the Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to welfare programs, with a significant increase in budgetary allocation to Rs 1,20,373 crore.

Moreover, he underscored the importance of ...