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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Laying emphasis on skill development, CM inaugurates G-NTTF in Gadag
Emphasising the need for youth to equip themselves with the requisite skills, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that it will be difficult to get jobs if one fails to acquire the necessary skills. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the G-NTTF located on the premises of Gadag Cooperative Industrial Estate on Tuesday. Mentioning that the State government has set up a department to look into the issue of skill development, the Chief Minister said that it has been done with the sole objective of facilitating skill development among the youth. Mr. Siddaramaiah said that under the Yuva Nidhi scheme, unemployed youths are being given financial aid for a period of two years and within two years, they will be required to equip themselves with the requisite skill sets. In fact, apart from helping them with skill development, job fairs are being organised to bring job-seekers and job-givers on a single platform and ensure employment for skilled youths, he said. The Chief Minister mentioned about skill development being facilitated through GTTCs (Government Tool Room and Training Centres) across the State and hoped that the new institution G-NTTF, a branch of the NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation), will help students in acquiring multiple skills. He lauded the efforts made by Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil in getting NTTF set up its branch in Gadag and hoped that the initiative will help students a great deal. Mr. Patil, Minister for Municipal Administration Rahim Khan, MLAs G.S. Patil and C.C. Patil, MLC Saleem Ahmed, the former MLA D.R. Patil and others were present.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Guarantee schemes hailed as a boon to women, youth
The State government's guarantee schemes are playing a transformative role in empowering women and youth, said vice-president of the State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority S.R. Mehroz Khan. Speaking at an event to interact with beneficiaries of Yuva Nidhi scheme at Mahatma Gandhi Auditorium in Gulbarga University on Wednesday, Mr. Khan highlighted the impact of the scheme on youth employment. 'Due to the implementation of Yuva Nidhi, the unemployment rate in the State has dropped to 2.25% from 4.8%,' he said. He added that these welfare schemes, which cost the government around ₹52,000 crore annually, are unparalleled globally. 'International studies have affirmed that such comprehensive welfare models are rare. These schemes have helped secure the lives of millions of people in Karnataka,' he noted. Mr. Khan also pointed out that the Shakti scheme has not only supported women's professional journeys but also helped them lead independent lives. As a result of the Shakti and Gruha Lakshmi schemes, women's entrepreneurship in the State has risen to 12%. Similarly, the Anna Bhagya scheme has alleviated hunger, while free electricity under Gruha Jyothi has further lightened the financial burden on households, he said. 'There are often allegations of corruption in other welfare schemes but the guarantee schemes have been implemented transparently without any misappropriation. Credit for this goes to the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah,' Mr. Khan said. He urged beneficiaries facing technical issues with Yuva Nidhi disbursements to call the toll-free helpline 1800-599-7154 for resolution. He also encouraged youth to take the lead in spreading awareness about these schemes in their communities. Several beneficiaries shared their experiences during the interaction. 'For the past 11 months, I've been receiving financial support through Yuva Nidhi. It has helped me buy books and attend training to secure employment,' said Shivalingayya. 'Coming from a farming family with limited financial means, the Yuva Nidhi scheme has helped me and my brother undergo job training in Dharwad. Gruha Lakshmi funds are also being received and free electricity under Gruha Jyothi has brightened our home,' said Vijayalakshmi, a postgraduate student. Nabi, another student, called for gender-inclusive access to the benefits of the Shakti scheme for both male and female students. 'Thanks to the Shakti scheme, I have been able to travel and visit places I never imagined. This free travel is enabling parents to consider higher education for their daughters,' said Pooja, a chemistry student. Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhanwar Singh Meena urged students to actively participate in extracurricular activities and discussions alongside their studies. 'Success in life is possible through hard work. Make full use of the university campus and library facilities. Yuva Nidhi must be used wisely,' he said. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority chairperson Chandrika Parameshwari, vice-chairperson Somashekhara Hiremath, Chief Planning Officer S.S. Mathapati, Project Director Jagadeva, Assistant Director of the District Employment Exchange Bharathi, Deputy Director of the Food and Civil Supplies Department Bheemaraya and Gulbarga University Registrar Ramesh Landankar.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Ensure effective implementation of guarantee schemes that draw national, international attention: Mehroz Khan
Saying that the State government's five guarantee schemes are being lauded nationally and internationally, S.R. Mehroz Khan, vice-chairperson of the Karnataka State Guarantees' Implementation Authority, urged officials to ensure that the schemes are effectively implemented. Chairing a review meeting on the progress of the schemes in Bidar on Tuesday, he highlighted the importance of efficient execution to maintain the credibility and success of the schemes. 'Karnataka's guarantee schemes, implemented at an annual cost of ₹52,000 crore, have empowered the economically weaker sections. Bidar district had achieved a remarkable 98% implementation rate. These schemes have helped the poor and middle-class families to establish small businesses and lead self-reliant lives,' he said. Emphasising the importance of outreach, Mr. Khan instructed officials to launch special awareness campaigns in colleges and among young people to promote the Yuva Nidhi scheme. He also directed transport authorities to ensure that school and college buses operate on schedule and stop appropriately to avoid inconvenience to students. In the light of recent reported cases on the smuggling of Anna Bhagya scheme rice, Mr. Khan warned fair price shops, entrusted with the responsibility of distributing the rice to beneficiaries, of stringent legal action, apart from cancelling their licences and blacklisting them. Providing implementation statistics, Mr. Khan said that, as of May, 3,74,323 women from a total of 3,81,970 ration card-holding families in Bidar have registered under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. A cumulative amount of ₹1,197.64 crore has been transferred directly to beneficiaries. Under the Anna Bhagya scheme, a total of 13,13,305 beneficiaries have benefited from an expenditure of ₹333.28 crore. From July 2023 to January 2025, the cash equivalent of 5 kg of rice was transferred. From February 2025 onwards, beneficiaries have been receiving 10 kg of rice. Mr. Khan urged the Food and Civil Supplies Department to ensure that this rice is not illegally diverted. Regarding the Yuva Nidhi scheme, Mr. Khan stated that 10,489 youth have registered in Bidar district, with a total of ₹15.98 crore disbursed to them. He also mentioned that 3,49,588 beneficiaries have been covered under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, with ₹327.69 crore spent. Speaking about the Shakti scheme, Mr. Khan noted that from June 11, 2023, to May 31, 2025, 8.15 crore trips were made, with an average of 1.3 lakh women travelling daily. This has resulted in an expenditure of ₹233.27 crore. Daily revenue from all passengers has averaged ₹32.4 lakh. 'Overall, Bidar district has recorded a total of 8,01,86,364 beneficiaries across all five guarantee schemes, with an aggregate expenditure of ₹2,107.86 crore so far. I appeal to all officials to continue their sincere efforts in delivering these benefits effectively and to ensure that citizens are made fully aware of the schemes available to them,' he said.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
In 2 years, govt pumped Rs 89.4k-crore into guarantee schemes
Bengaluru: Over the past two years, the Siddaramaiah-led state govt has spent a staggering Rs 89,428 crore on its flagship guarantee schemes and other welfare initiatives, presenting this spending as an economic model aimed at providing social security to the poor and marginalised. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Following aggressive advertising campaigns featuring QR codes to showcase individual beneficiaries, the govt recently released a detailed 124-page report highlighting the progress of these schemes. The govt calls these initiatives as a "universal basic income model", insisting that the "pancha", or five guarantees, have "redefined welfare governance by addressing systemic inequities and fostering inclusive growth". On Tuesday, the govt unveiled its sixth guarantee scheme — 'title deeds' or Bhu guarantee, extending property ownership documentation to all residents of the state. The govt says the schemes were designed to deliver direct financial relief and social security, which "catalysed profound socio-economic changes, while stabilising household economies amid rising inflation and unemployment". Official data shows the Gruha Lakshmi scheme accounts for the highest expenditure — Rs 47,773 crore on 1.2 crore beneficiaries. This is followed by Gruha Jyothi, which has cost Rs 18,900 crore, providing 1.6 crore people with free electricity up to 200 units. The Yuva Nidhi scheme, launched six months after Cong took office, has the lowest expenditure at Rs 376 crore and benefits 3.7 lakh unemployed graduates and diploma holders with monthly allowances of Rs 3,000 and Rs 1,500, respectively. The Shakthi scheme, offering free bus travel for women within Karnataka, has recorded a staggering 458 crore cumulative trips over two years, costing the exchequer Rs 8,815 crore. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Anna Bhagya scheme, which supplies an additional 5kg rice to BPL cardholders, has served 4.4 crore beneficiaries at a cost of Rs 13,564 crore. A finance department official told TOI that while the model is taxing on the exchequer, it "cannot be stopped and can only be rationalised in the next three years". "We will try to trim excess in each of these schemes and bring them down to 1 crore beneficiaries across the board," the official said.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Government's priority is to skill youths, provide jobs: Sharanprakash Patil
'The State government's priority is to provide skill development training to the youths in the state and provide employment to them', Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharanprakash Patil has said. Addressing a press conference at K.H. Patil Government ITI in Gadag on Friday, Dr. Sharanprakash Patil said that the government was taking steps to upgrade the 120 government ITIs in the State by improving the infrastructure and upgrading the equipments. He said that in this regard ₹1,400 crore proposal had been sent to the Finance Department. Similarly ₹1,500 crore proposal had been sent for development of Karnataka German Technical Training Institutes (KGTTIs) in the State, he said. The Minister said that under the 'Yuva Nidhi' guarantee scheme 2,87,000 diploma holders had registered themselves and of them 1,90,000 youths were being given an assistance of ₹3,000 per month. These registered youths were also being provided skill development training, he said. Dr. Sharanprakash Patil said that apart from starting new technical courses through ITIs, KGTTIs, GTTCs and the government was contemplating on enhancing employment opportunities for the youths in various sectors.. Already 'job melas' were conducted at Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Sedam, Gadag, Bengaluru, and other places, he said. The Minister said that if companies came forward with their demand for candidates and the required skill sets, the government would ensure industrial linkage by bearing the expenses towards the skill development training. Upgrade skills Earlier addressing a gathering at the institute after distributing letters for apprenticeship to eligible candidates, Dr. Sharanprakash Patil called on the youths to upgrade their skills according to the changing requirements and technological advances. He called on the students to avail the government schemes in equipping themselves with different skills.
