Activists urge Karnataka govt to issue fresh BPL cards
1 year, 4 months ago

Activists urge Karnataka govt to issue fresh BPL cards

The Hindu  

Some activists have complained that the State government has stopped accepting applications for below-poverty-line ration cards, and have urged the government to allow fresh applications. “For example, a farmer may be eligible for a free irrigation pump set, but he will not be able to use it as he can not get a fresh BPL card,’‘ he said. A group of activists, including farmers and DSS members have sent a letter to the government asking it to accept applications for fresh BPL cards. This means that the state government has to spend twice the amount of money, for BPL food schemes, over and above the funds received from the centre,’‘ said a senior officer.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to remove ineligible BPL ration card holders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to remove ineligible BPL ration card holders

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday emphasized the need to identify and gradually remove ineligible BPL ration card holders who fail to meet the criteria set by the central government. Ineligible BPL ration cardholders should be given time to voluntarily return their BPL cards, after which action should be taken to cancel the cards by giving notice to them, the …

‘At least 20% BPL families should be in APL category’: Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘At least 20% BPL families should be in APL category’: Karnataka Minister KH Muniyappa

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, K H Muniyappa, highlighted a significant disparity in the distribution of Below Poverty Line ration cards, stating that at least 20 per cent of families holding these cards actually belong to the Above Poverty Line category. Thippeswamy pointed out that Karnataka has 1.43 crore BPL ration cardholders, meaning almost 80 per cent of …

Karnataka government order: Only taxpayers', govt workers' BPL cards cancelled
4 months ago

Karnataka government order: Only taxpayers', govt workers' BPL cards cancelled

India Today  

In a move to clarify the ongoing confusion surrounding the cancellation of Below Poverty Line cards, the Congress government in Karnataka issued an official order today. The order instructs the Food Department to take immediate action, ensuring that only the BPL cards of individuals who are income taxpayers or government employees are canceled. The decision to revoke the BPL cards …

Cancellation of BPL ration cards reflects dual objective of Siddaramaiah: BJP
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4 months, 1 week ago

Cancellation of BPL ration cards reflects dual objective of Siddaramaiah: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: BJP State President BY Vijayendra accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of pursuing a “dual objective” by canceling Below Poverty Line ration cards in Karnataka. “The government is pursuing dual objectives by canceling over 11.5 lakh BPL cards in one stroke. If 20 lakh cards are canceled within the next 15–20 days, the Chief Minister will save thousands of crores meant …

Cancellation of Ineligible BPL Cards As per Centers Direction, Says Minister
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4 months, 1 week ago

Cancellation of Ineligible BPL Cards As per Centers Direction, Says Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As per the direction of the Central Government, steps have been initiated by the State Government to weed out ineligible Below Poverty Line card holders, said Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K.H. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Thursday, Muniyappa said as many as 1, 02, 509 card holders are found to be either Income Tax payers …

Karnataka government to reissue wrongly cancelled BPL cards: DK Shivakumar
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4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government to reissue wrongly cancelled BPL cards: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday assured families living Below the Poverty Line that the government will reissue BPL cards to eligible households if their cards were mistakenly cancelled, PTI reported. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar The assurance follows controversy over reports that over 22.6 lakh BPL cardholders were deemed ineligible, prompting criticism from the opposition …

Siddaramaiah reinstates ration cards for poor amid ongoing BPL card controversy
4 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah reinstates ration cards for poor amid ongoing BPL card controversy

India Today  

In response to widespread concerns, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday instructed the Food Department officials not to cancel the ration cards of poor families. The Chief Minister’s Office issued a statement clarifying that the ration cards of any families, except those of government employees and income tax payers, should not be cancelled. The controversy also surrounds the potential withdrawal …

Karnataka LoP attacks Congress on plan to revoke BPL cards
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka LoP attacks Congress on plan to revoke BPL cards

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s decision to revoke thousands of Below Poverty Line ration cards has triggered intense political war of words, with deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar offering reassurances while the BJP launched sharp criticisms of the state government and also warned of statewide protests. BJP leader and leader of opposition R Ashoka accused the government of revoking over 1.1 million BPL cards …

Wrongly-cancelled BPL cards will be restored, says Dy CM Shivakumar
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4 months, 1 week ago

Wrongly-cancelled BPL cards will be restored, says Dy CM Shivakumar

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that BPL cards of eligible persons will not be cancelled. The CM said he has directed Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa that eligible persons should not be deprived of BPL cards. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the BJP and JDS leaders, including Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, have run out of …

DK Shivakumar reiterates wrongly cancelled BPL cards will be reissued
4 months, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar reiterates wrongly cancelled BPL cards will be reissued

India Today  

Stating that the state government would reissue Below Poverty Line cards to eligible families if they were cancelled wrongly, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, on Wednesday, reassured the citizens there was nothing to worry. Discrepancies at some places are being reviewed, and ineligible cases will be weeded out.” DK Shivakumar said the BPL cards would be reissued after thorough …

Siddaramaiah clarifies only ineligible BPL cards in state to be 'retrieved'
4 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah clarifies only ineligible BPL cards in state to be 'retrieved'

India Today  

Only ineligible Below Poverty Line cards will be taken back, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified regarding the reported state government’s move to take away BPL cards. Ineligible individuals will not retain cards, but eligible beneficiaries will not be denied their entitlements.” Defending this task undertaken by his government, Siddaramaiah questioned whether income tax payers and government employees should hold BPL …

BPL cards of only those ineligible will be withdrawn, says CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

BPL cards of only those ineligible will be withdrawn, says CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

BAGALKOT: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the State Government will withdraw the Below Poverty Line cards of only ineligible persons, and there will be no impact on eligible cardholders. On the BJP challenging him to prove his allegation that Rs 50 crore bribe was offered to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government, the CM said, “Efforts were …

Bid to weed out only ineligible BPL card holders: Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

Bid to weed out only ineligible BPL card holders: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has denied allegations that the state government has issued orders to cancel Below Poverty Line ration cards for eligible beneficiaries, clarifying that current efforts aim to weed out ineligible recipients. Reacting to the BJP’s criticism, Karnataka food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa said that the revision of ration cards was initiated under the previous BJP …

CM Siddaramaiah: BPL Card Verification Won’t Affect Eligible Holders
4 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah: BPL Card Verification Won’t Affect Eligible Holders

Deccan Chronicle  

Bagalkot: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that only ineligible Below Poverty Line cards will be retrieved, and there will be no impact on the eligible cardholders. However ineligible individuals will not retain cards, and eligible beneficiaries will not be denied their cards,” Siddaramaiah declared while speaking to reporters on his arrival at Bagalkot. “Should we give BPL cards to those …

Centre urged to extend PDS benefits 40 lakh left out BPL families in State
1 year, 4 months ago

Centre urged to extend PDS benefits 40 lakh left out BPL families in State

The Hindu  

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K.H. Muniyappa on Monday said the Centre should not discriminate against the State while extending the benefits under the public distribution system under the National Food Security Act since nearly 40 lakh BPL families are deprived of the food grains provided by the government of India and the same was being distributed to them …

About five lakh BPL cards axed
2 years, 10 months ago

About five lakh BPL cards axed

The Hindu  

Nearly five lakh Below Poverty Line beneficiaries have been identified as ‘ineligible’ and the State government has cancelled the BPL cards of more than 50% of those identified. Among those identified to be using the BPL cards include income tax payers and government servants from whom a fine amount totalling to ₹9.43 crore has been collected. Among those whose cards …

BPL cards with no e-KYC compliance set to be suspended in Karnataka
2 years, 10 months ago

BPL cards with no e-KYC compliance set to be suspended in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Five years after the e-KYC was made mandatory for all BPL card beneficiaries, the State government is set to keep about 22 lakh BPL cards under suspension, as about 35.5 lakh beneficiaries are yet to provide their thumb impression in their respective public distribution shops across the State. Increasing compliance Food and Civil Supplies Minister Umesh Katti said that the …

Have a BPL Card and Own Fridge or Two Wheeler in Karnataka? Surrender or Face Action Says Govt
4 years, 1 month ago

Have a BPL Card and Own Fridge or Two Wheeler in Karnataka? Surrender or Face Action Says Govt

News 18  

The Karnataka government on Monday asked people possessing Below Poverty Line ration cards, despite being ineligible on account of owning either a two wheeeler, TV, fridge or over five acres of land, to surrender them before March 31 or face legal action. Those who don’t qualify on these parameters should return the cards or else we will do it,” Food …

Own a TV or fridge or 2 wheeler in Karnataka? Surrender or face action
4 years, 1 month ago

Own a TV or fridge or 2 wheeler in Karnataka? Surrender or face action

India TV News  

The Karnataka government on Monday asked people possessing Below Poverty Line ration cards, despite being ineligible on account of owning either a two wheeeler, TV, fridge or over five acres of land, to surrender them before March 31 or face legal action. Those who don't qualify on these parameters should return the cards or else we will do it," Food …

No takers for BPL cards in Karnataka after biometric system is introduced
12 years, 8 months ago

No takers for BPL cards in Karnataka after biometric system is introduced

The Hindu  

It may look strange, but it is true as per the government’s records. Though there is a hue and cry throughout the State over a large number of eligible poor families not getting BPL ration cards, in reality there are no takers for them, according to Food and Civil Supplies Minister D.N. Replying to BJP member Bharati Shetty during Question …

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