Bengaluru, June 4 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday revealed a series of key decisions taken during the first cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, saying the new cabinet had prioritised education, youth employment, infrastructure development and social welfare.

In a post on X, Kharge said the cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shivakumar, approved several initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for students and young people while accelerating the state's development agenda.

Among the major decisions announced was the extension of free bus passes to students of schools and colleges across Karnataka. Kharge said the measure would reduce the financial burden on low-income families and en...