Karnataka - A Vision for Development

Abstract

This document is an attempt to chart out a long term development plan for the State of Karnataka. It is structured in the following three parts. The first section profiles the various dimensions of Karnataka’s development including its demography, economy, human development, sectoral composition of GSDP and other parameters. The second part analyses the development imperatives for the State in light of its achievements till date and the impending challenges. We take a development perspective which is centred on building capabilities and enhancing substantive freedoms of people. The final section of the document unfolds the vision for the State and the key transformations which will enable the State in achieving the various aspects of this vision.