The karnataka cabinet on thursday approves the Karnataka Fire (amendment) Bill, 2025, which states the state to levy a fire care of 1 per cent on newly constructed multi-storey builtings.
Law minister HK Patil Announced that section 15 of the Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964, will be amended this cess, which would apply apply to commercial complexes, hospitals, education, education, explinal units Residential Apartments.
Patil explained that cess will be calculated at 1 per cent
“All institutions and structures to which the fire act is applicable will now be liable to pay this cess,” He said. He clarified that cess would be mandatory for all Qualifying Properties, and the responsibility for payment lies with the builders or property Owners.
Welfare fee for gig workers’ social security
The cabinet has also Decided to Introduce a Resolution to Convert the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025, in A Bill in the Upcoming Assembly Session. The Ordinance, Originally Promulgated on May 30, AIMS to Ensure Social Security and Welfare Measures for Gig Economy Workers. The state estimates that approximately 2.3 Lakh Full-Time and Part-Time Delivery Workers are currently active Across Various Platform in Karnataka.
The state will soon set up a payment and welfare fee verification system (pwfvs) to digitally track every transaction and welfare fee deduction made towards gig workers’ social security. Under the proposed rules, aggregators must calculate and Remit a welfare fee ranging from 1 per cent to 5 per cent of Each payout made to a gig worker. These contributions are to be deposed in a government-managed Welfare Fund Every Quarter Through Through RBI-Approved Payment modes.
Center of Excellence in Space Tech
The Karnataka State Cabinet has also sanctioned the establishment of a Center of Excellence (COE) in Space technology in Bengali, allocating a buddget of Rs 10 crore overfve yes. The coe will be set up as a section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013. The Satellite Communication Industry Association (SIA-India) Will Serve as the implementing Partner and Granted Granted An Exemption Granted An Exemption Granted 4 (G) Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 1999, Patil Said.
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The decision addresses the critical shortage of testing facilities, as Indian space research organism (ISRO), Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Other Government are cursing. Capacity, Prioritizing their missions. With the startup sector producing around 30 testable prototypes monthly and facing a significant demand for testing infrastructure, the coe aims to bridge the gap and support innovation in the space technology.
Cancer unit at raichur
The cabinet has also granted administrate for establish a peripheral cancer treatment unit under the kidwai memorial institute at Rajiv Gandhi Super speci hospital in raichur. The estimated cost of the Initiative is Rs 50 croore, which includes Rs 20 crore for civil work and Rs 30 crore for equipment. It will be funded by the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board. Additionally, the government has approved the establishment of indira gandhi Children’s Health Institute in Bengali, which will feature a 450-bad hospital. The project is estimated to cost Rs 62 Crore for Medical Equipment, Furniture, and Other Requirements.