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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘What's the big deal? Sky won't fall': Karnataka Minister on Gruhalakshmi payment delays
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Monday shrugged off concerns about delays in the payment of benefits under the Gruhalakshmi guarantee scheme, calling the situation 'no big deal.' According to India Today report, he said, 'What's the big deal? What happens if money is given once every two or three months? The sky won't fall.' Jarkiholi explained that delays in government payments of a month or two are normal and assured that the money would be credited in lump sums when accumulated. He added that the government has a system where payments are clubbed together before being disbursed to beneficiaries, the report added. (Also Read: 'No language more tolerant than Kannada': Booker winner Banu Mushtaq says Kannadigas are misunderstood) The minister urged the media not to make a fuss over minor delays. 'Even if it's late, we will complete the payments. There's no doubt about that,' he said. His comments come weeks after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also indicated that monthly payments under the scheme may not always be guaranteed. (Also Read: Karnataka reports 87 new Covid-19 cases, active cases rise to 311) Recently, talking about the promise of delivering on the guarantee schemes, an election promise of the party, Shivakumar said, "When I took oath as the KPCC President, I had said that the Congress party will come to power if the youth and women of the state make up their mind. We came to power, and we decided to repay their debt through five guarantee schemes. Our government has delivered as promised." (Also Read: 'Temple visits and holy dips': RCB fans across India pray hard for team's victory. Watch) The Gruhalakshmi scheme provides ₹2,000 every month to the woman head of eligible households in Karnataka, a flagship welfare initiative by the Congress government. (With agency inputs)
India Today
4 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Sky won't fall: Karnataka Minister defends delay in Gruhalakshmi scheme payments
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi shrugged off concerns over the delay in Gruhalakshmi guarantee scheme payments, saying there's no need to panic. He said it's normal for government payments to be delayed by a month or two, and the money will be given in a lump sum later.'What's the big deal? What happens if money is given once every two or three months? The sky won't fall,' he told reporters. He explained that the government has a system in place — when there's a delay, payments are clubbed together and also asked the media not to raise questions over minor delays. 'Even if it's late, we will complete the payments. There's no doubt about that,' he said. His comment comes weeks after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also said the government can't guarantee that money will be credited every the Gruhalakshmi scheme, the Congress government promises Rs 2,000 every month to the woman head of eligible today, the Karnataka government released Rs 7.65 crore as honorariums and sitting fees to Congress workers appointed to guarantee scheme implementation committees, even with reports of schemes like Gruhalakshmi facing delay.'This is an extension plan of looting. Earlier, corruption was at the top, now it has gone into the hands of karyakartas. They'll get commissions out of it. It's unfortunate,' said former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader DV Sadananda IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Two years in power: Over 3 lakh to attend Karnataka govt's Sadhana Samavesha in Hosapete on May 20
Congress party workers said the second-year anniversary event is much like 'Siddaramotsava' held by the CM's followers. During his last visit to Hosapete to inspect ongoing preparations for the mega event, Siddaramaiah had said another massive rally will be held and 4 lakh people are expected from all over the state. DCM Shivakumar told the media in Hosapete on Monday that the Congress is always with the public, and the five guarantees are a lifeline in these tough times of price rise. 'The public is blessing our government for good governance, and the two-year celebration will be a major event. I appreciate the Vijayanagara district administration's efforts in organizing the event,' he said. Reacting to the delay in payment of funds under the Gruhalakshmi scheme to beneficiaries, he said it may not be credited every month, but the full amount will be given even if delayed. Deputy Commissioner MS Divakara said the administration has made all necessary arrangements for the Sadhana Samavesha event. Tourism department Deputy Director Prabhulinga Talakere said the event will be part of the department's publicity material to boost tourism in Hosapete.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar to present state govt's progress report to Rahul Gandhi
BENGALURU: With the Congress completing two years in power in Karnataka, and marking the milestone at the Sadhana Samavesha in Hosapete on Tuesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will present the government's two-year progress report in a book titled 'Karnataka Model of Development' to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at the mega rally. Both Rahul and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge will unveil the book, which contains details of the progress achieved by all departments and the accolades received at the state, national and global level by the government. It also has details of Siddaramaiah not letting down the AHINDA communities during his stint as CM, with massive funds being allocated in the budget. Siddaramaiah seems relaxed as he completes two years as CM. The blowback from the alleged MUDA and ST corporation scams is subsiding, and his position is not threatened. The issue of a change in guard is also not very intense now, which may have cut Rahul's task, since Karnataka is the only big state in the country with a Congress government, observed analysts. The CM has also prepared to draw a parallel between his government and the Centre and other states ruled by the BJP, as also the previous government, with statistics. Issues of law and order, attracting Rs 7.5 lakh crore investments to create 20 lakh jobs in five years, treating farming as a sustainable enterprise that reduced farmer suicides, mega projects like KWIN city, and legislation for gig workers, as suggested by Rahul, among others, are in the CM's kitty. On the implementation of the five guarantees, Siddaramaiah often claimed that they were sustained, despite the Opposition's criticism that the government had gone bankrupt. In the 124-page book, the government has claimed to have covered all 7 crore Kannadigas in one or the other scheme, including the guarantees. For instance, the Gruhalakshmi scheme has been projected as being very successful, with 68 per cent women utilising the amount to start micro enterprises and undergo skill development. But the amount is due for March and April. 'We have not said that we will make payments every month. Will a contractor get paid for the work as soon as he completes it,' asked Shivakumar, replying to a query at Hosapete on Monday. In two years, the government has spent Rs 89,428 crore towards its five guarantees.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ballari gears up for progress review meet with CM
Ballari: Ballari is preparing for a state-level progress review meeting in Bengaluru on May 21 and 22, which will be chaired by the chief minister. During a meeting on Thursday, deputy commissioner Prashant Kumar Mishra assessed the progress of various emphasised the need for detailed updates on the advancement of multiple projects initiated in the district by different departments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now CM Siddaramaiah is set to meet with the DC and the ZP CEO, and all relevant information must be readily were instructed to gather thorough data regarding drinking water management in both urban and rural settings, which includes regular testing, chlorination oversight, and additional activities. Additionally, the district is required to compile agricultural statistics that encompass sowing areas, fertiliser distribution, available stocks, and farmer registrations for crop regarding the beneficiaries of the 'Ganga Kalyana' scheme and the progress of its implementation is also necessary. Prashant Kumar Mishra directed the DUDC officials to expedite the completion of the outstanding Indira Canteens in the district and to provide comprehensive details about the installation and upkeep of CCTV systems in the operational Indira Canteens at the taluk are expected to present progress reports on govt schemes such as Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruhalakshmi, Gruha Jyoti, and Yuvanidhi, along with insights into any challenges and delays encountered during implementation. The deputy commissioner also sought updates on the B-Khata campaign, tax collection efforts, resolution of Janata Darshan complaints, cases of SC/ST atrocities, utilisation of SCP-TSP scheme grants, and outstanding applications under the Forest Rights was made clear that all information must be accurately entered by officers in the designated format within a week, and the progress report should be submitted to the DC's office within the stipulated meeting included ADC Mohammed Zubair, deputy director of social welfare department Mallikarjun, agriculture department's joint director Somasunder, ZP project officer Vinod, DUDC project officer Raghavendra, and other district-level department officers.
