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Congress government completes one year in office today without fanfare

Karnataka Congress government completes one year in office, highlighting successful implementation of pro-people guarantee schemes.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Siddaramaiah completes six months in office, showcases milestones

CM Siddaramaiah marks 6 months of Congress govt in Karnataka, highlights decisive steps taken to reduce corruption & initiatives to empower people. Gruha Jyothi, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi & Yuva Nidhi schemes have lightened financial burden & ensured basic needs are a right. CM thanks people for faith & promises…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Anna Bhagya jowar worth ₹52 lakh seized in Raichur district

Raid in Raichur: Officials seize 3,080 bags of jowar worth ₹52 lakh from illegal godown. Belonging to Gururaj Shetty, the jowar was meant for public distribution under Anna Bhagya scheme. Officers have sealed the godown and registered a case against the accused. Machine found, suspected of mixing jowar with chemicals.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Well-to-do people having BPL cards to face action after probe: Muniyappa

Close on the heels of enhancing benefits under the free rice scheme of Anna Bhagya, the government is set to weed out ineligible beneficiaries by initiating measures against well-to-do people who are misusing the scheme by getting BPL ration cards. 

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi

Priyank Kharge holds Congress meeting in Kalaburagi ahead of Gruha Jyothi Scheme launch. AICC president, CM, Dy CM, Energy Minister to attend. Kharge urges Congress activists to ensure people benefit from welfare schemes, highlights BJP's attempts to disrupt Anna Bhagya.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Farmer associations urge Karnataka govt. to take up local procurement to address foodgrain inflation

Karnataka govt. issues order to limit storage of grain by millers/wholesalers to combat foodgrain inflation. Farmer associations call for long-term measures such as local procurement, storage, and distribution. Govt. urged to buy directly from farmers, use RSKs/CSCs, revive link with primary agri-coops. Sangha demands local procurement, Grameen Kooli Karmikara Sangha…

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Mega convention of farmers in November at Ulavi

Farmers' orgs to hold mega convention in Uttara Kannada on Nov 21 to discuss farm issues. Govt urged to declare North Karnataka drought-hit, waive crop loans, draw water from Kali river. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged to intervene to resolve legal hurdles of Mahadayi, Kalasa-Bandori Nala Project. Demand for pension…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Gruha lakshmi scheme set for launch on August 16: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the much-anticipated Gruha Lakshmi guarantee that entails a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 to women head of the family will be launched on August 16. He said that since the scheme has to go through application process, it required time to be operational.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Anna Bhagya: CM to launch cash transfer today

Payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme will begin from Monday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will launch the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme.  Last week, the Chief Minister said that this month’s amount will be deposited into the bank…

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023