The ruling BJP has continued with its largesse for mutts, particularly those of Lingayats this year too.
In addition, the government has announced funds for the institutions managed by Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes. The chief minister said Rs 100 crore will be provided for construction of buildings, development works and other activities of institutions of various communities.
The budget earmarks Rs five crore each for: Viraktamutt, Davangere; Suttur mutt for establishment of a science centre; Veerashaiva Lingayath Panchamasali Jagadguru Peetha, Harihar; development of Hipparagi, the birthplace of Madivala Machidevaru and for construction of Adyathma Samstha Bhavan in Basava Sangama, Kengeri.