Bangalore: While Congress leader Siddaramaiah is all set to take over as the chief minister, citizens from all walks of life expect that the “meticulous man with a head for figures” will restore order and bring stability.
Administration
■ Restore order and stability
■ Disciple the system and try to reduce political interference
■ Give purpose to the government through short and long term plans
■ Concentrate on improving physical infrastructure and generate revenues
■ Bring about probity and integrity in government
—K Jairaj, former additional chief secretary
Infrastructure
■ Build trust that city’s issues will be addressed
■ Set up regional governance structure -Metropolitan Planning Council
■ Solid waste management
■ Expedite completion of ongoing projects
■ Sustainable water supply
V Ravinchandar,
civic affairs expert
Film Industry
■ In consultation with the Centre, do away with service tax levied on actors
■ Remove VAT on film industry
■ Build mini theatres at least in 30 districts
■ Film city at Hesaraghatta
■ Subsidy to be increased from 75 to 100 movies
— Vijay Kumar, president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce
Education
■ Revisit Karnataka State Universities Act to form a common ground for academic programmes across state universities and introduce choice-based credit system
■No interference from the state government on appointment of VCs
■An institute exclusively for training school teachers on lines of academic staff in colleges
■ Provide physical and academic infrastructure in government schools
■ An incentive system for universities
—A M Pathan, retired VC of Central University, Karnataka and VC of Karnatak University, Dharwad.
Law and Order
■ Clear distinction between law and order
■ Machinery to increase coordination between the police and prosecution
■ State should refrain from interfering in police investigations
■ Skilled policemen should not be used as orderlies
■ State must avoid frequent transfers of officers
— M D Singh, former DG&IGP
Health Care
■ Yeshaswini Scheme to provide healthcare for farmers should be strengthened before merging it with the Vajpayee Arogyashree Scheme
■ Intensive Coronary Care Unit ( have to be established in all taluks and district hospitals in the state
■ Improve infrastructure in existing medical colleges. Facilities for safe drinking water is required. Nutritious food must be provided to underprivileged children in pre-schools and middle schools and pregnant women to prevent malnutrition
— Dr C N Manjunath, Head of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research
Capital Infusion
■ Housing for both rural and urban areas
■ Though previous government tried to bring in capital for industries, there has been an overall dip in production. Currently, Agriculture (18%) and industries (26%) contribute 44% to GSDP.
■ Karnataka needs capital infusion. The money need not be raised through international sources but the state should be able to generate funds or get it from other states.
■ Corruption is everywhere. The CM has to restore the eroding confidence in governance and discipline.
— Abdul Aziz, Visiting Professor at National Law School India University and Institute of Social and Economic Change
Power Sector
■Additional generation is the need of the hour
■Wasteful expenditure must be checked
■Agricultural power must be metered.
■MW solar projects around `30-35 crore in each district
— MG Prabhakar, chairman of Energy Committee in Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry