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It is time youth lead the country by providing efficient leadership, says Minister

Labour Minister Santosh Lad hoisted the tricolour at the 77th Independence Day celebrations in Dharwad. He said the State govt. has fulfilled its promises by implementing guarantee schemes, with 1.51 crore women availing free bus services. Gruha Lakshmi & Gruha Jyoti schemes will benefit 3.8 lakh & 4.2 lakh women…

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Shakti scheme: No smart cards, Karnataka RTCs to opt for passes

Shakti scheme, launched in June, has seen 36.14 crore women passengers travel for free in State-run buses. CeG declined proposal for smart cards, so RTCs to issue Shakti passes resembling regular bus passes. Passes to be distributed at bus stands/depots with valid ID card. Registration for Shakti passes delayed due…

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Yadgir district records 74.13% registration under Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Yadgir district has seen 74.13% registration for Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, which transfers ₹2,000/month to APL, BPL & Antyodaya card holders. 2.87 lakh cards, including APL, BPL & Antyodaya, are in the district, with 2.43 lakh cards held by women. Registration ends Aug 18, with 281 centres set up for card…

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Gruha Lakshmi registrations cross 86 lakh

Gruha Lakshmi, the State government’s ambitious scheme of cash incentives to poor women, has seen over 86 lakh registrations.

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Hundreds of applicants queue up at Bangalore One centres as registration for Gruha Lakshmi begins

Disorderly lines of people extending beyond the centre’s premises with elderly women and middle-aged women carrying children populated the Kasturi Nagar Bangalore One centre where many had gathered for the registration of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.

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There is no marked increase in the number of death of farmers in Haveri district‘

CM Siddaramaiah visits Haveri to review farmers' deaths; directs officials to take measures to prevent extreme steps. He found no marked increase in the number of deaths, but promised to verify & compensate any cases reported during the previous regime. He also mentioned the State's farmer-friendly initiatives & the implementation…

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Those seeking money for registration under Gruha Lakshmi to be booked under criminal laws

Minister Hebbalkar warns criminal cases will be filed against those seeking money for Gruha Lakshmi scheme registration. Login ID withdrawn from 3 centres where complaints of money-seeking were made. People urged to report such cases to tahsildars, PDOs, village accountants & police. Govt paying ₹12 for each application, so no…

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Finance dept. facing tough time in meeting commitments in election year

The announcement made by Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao comes at a time when the department is scrambling for funds to meet the commitments in the form of welfare schemes, especially during the election year.

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Ensure effective implementation of Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi schemes, officials told

Minister Jarkiholi directs officials to set up goshalas in drought-affected areas, build new Deputy Commissioner's office, provide two-wheelers to physically challenged people, focus on getting own buildings for Anganwadi centres, and take up awareness programmes on Gruha Lakshmi scheme. Officials report 11% rainfall deficit for June and July, no threat…

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Gruha Lakshmi: Mysuru DC visits centres to check registration process

DC Rajendra visits service centers in Mysuru to check registration process for Gruha Lakshmi scheme. He assures beneficiaries no deadline and registration can be done any day. 256 Bapuji, 222 Grama One, 30 Karnataka One centers and 9 zonal offices of Mysore City Corporation facilitate registration. Eligible women in family…

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Gruha Lakshmi: Mysuru, two other districts ready for registration

Four districts in the region are all set to start registration for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme – one of the five guarantees of the Congress government.

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Telangana Govt revises calendar of borrowings in view of pressing commitments in the election year

Telangana Govt. has decided to raise ₹2,000 crore through open market borrowings, taking the total to ₹5,000 crore in July. This is to meet pressing commitments before the assembly elections, such as the Dalit Bandhu scheme, Gruha Lakshmi scheme and loan waivers. Union Finance Ministry has set the borrowing ceiling…

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Registration for Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Karnataka to commence on July 19, details inside

In rural areas, registration will be done in the nearest Grama One or Bapuji Seva Kendra. In urban areas, it will be the nearest Karnataka One or Bengaluru One centre.

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Gruha Lakshmi: Registration will begin shortly, says Minister

Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar dismissed allegations that women were unable to register for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme due to technical glitches in the server. “We are yet to start receiving applications for the scheme and there is no question of server problems,” she said.

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Govt. gives administrative sanction of ₹400 crore for assistance to BC artisans taking the total to ₹500 crore

Govt. of Telangana has sanctioned ₹400 crore for providing financial aid of ₹1 lakh each to backward classes artisans/vocational communities, taking the total quantum to ₹500 crore. Despite financial constraints, Govt. has allocated ₹17,700 crore for Dalit Bandhu & ₹15,000 crore for Rythu Bandhu. Gruha Lakshmi scheme will provide ₹3…

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BJP accuses Congress government of cheating people of Karnataka

Stating that ‘there is no warranty of five guarantees’, former minister R. Ashok said the Siddaramaiah-led government has no moral authority to continue in office by postponing implementation of schemes, such as Yuva Nidhi and Gruha Lakshmi.

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Karnataka | Gruha Lakshmi scheme application process likely from July 14

The application process for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme is likely to start from July 14.

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Karnataka Cabinet to discuss today quotes by Central agencies for Anna Bhagya rice; decide new launch date

The State Cabinet that is meeting on Wednesday is likely to take a decision on rescheduling the launch date of the Anna Bhagya scheme as the State government is yet to finalise the rate for rice and the supplier. The Cabinet is also likely to discuss the launch date to…

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No deadline for submitting applications for Gruha Lakshmi scheme, says Hebbalkar

Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar has clarified that there is no deadline for submitting applications for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which seeks to provide ₹2,000 to every woman head of the family in the State.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Gruha Jyothi to be launched in Kalaburagi, Gruha Lakshmi in Belagavi, and more

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Karnataka Govt. clears the air on which woman in the family is eligible for Gruha Lakshmi scheme

With Karnataka government clearly stipulating eligibility criterion for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, families have no fresh window to choose a new woman head to avail the scheme under which beneficiaries are paid ₹2,000 a month.

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Five guarantees to be implemented this financial year starting with Shakti on June 11: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Get the latest updates on the Karnataka Cabinet meeting of June 2, 2023 and its 5 key guarantees. Stay informed with The Hindu’s news coverage

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Cong. promises investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore over five years to complete irrigation projects

Along with its five poll guarantees of Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuvanidhi, Shakthi and Gruha Jyothi that it said would be implemented in the first cabinet meeting, the Congress has announced investments of ₹ 1.5 lakh crore over next five years to complete pending irrigation projects in the State and…

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