Articles for Guarantee Schemes

Congress leader defends honorarium for guarantee committee members in Karnataka
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress leader defends honorarium for guarantee committee members in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Pushpa Amarnath, vice-chairperson of the Karnataka State Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee, dismissed the opposition claims that payment to guarantee committee members amounted to misuse of taxpayers’ money. Referring to one of the major points raised by the opposition — pertaining to honorarium paid to guarantee committee members — Ms. Amarnath said, “It is only a modest honorarium ranging from ₹1,000 …

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Clash in Council over agencies hired to evaluate guarantee schemes of Karnataka
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Clash in Council over agencies hired to evaluate guarantee schemes of Karnataka

The Hindu  

After clashing in the legislative Assembly over spending on monitoring guarantee schemes, the ruling Congress and opposition BJP and Janata Dal members clashed again briefly in the legislative Council on March 13 over hiring companies to evaluate the guarantees without calling for tenders. Sharavana accused the government of not reporting payments made to WRITE PEOPLE, that has been hired to …

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BJP, JDS question payment to Congress workers heading guarantee schemes implementation panels in Karnataka
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP, JDS question payment to Congress workers heading guarantee schemes implementation panels in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed pandemonium as the Opposition BJP and JD members resorted to dharna demanding immediate scrapping of guarantee schemes’ implementation committees, headed by Congress workers and leaders at the State, district, and taluk levels, as the schemes are funded by the State exchequer. The Opposition termed these committees headed by the Congress functionaries as “illegal” …

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BJP stages protest, criticising State Budget
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP stages protest, criticising State Budget

The Hindu  

The BJP criticised the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, calling it an exercise in minority appeasement and diversion of funds meant for SC/STs. Accusing the Chief Minister of diverting funds meant for the exclusive use of SC/ST welfare projects to implement the guarantee schemes, the BJP said there will be a State-wide protest from Sunday against the Budget. …

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Transfer of SCSP-TSP funds to guarantee schemes is as per law for ‘exclusive’ use of SC/ST population: Priyank Kharge
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Transfer of SCSP-TSP funds to guarantee schemes is as per law for ‘exclusive’ use of SC/ST population: Priyank Kharge

The Hindu  

Terming the allegations of the Opposition BJP that the Congress government had illegally diverted and misused the funds meant for the welfare of Dalits under SCSP-TSP as “false and misleading”, RDPR and IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday made clear that these funds had been “legally” transferred to guarantee schemes for “exclusive” use of SC/ST beneficiaries in proportion to their …

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During House session, question govt. on improper implementation of guarantee schemes: HDK to JD(S) legislators
3 weeks, 5 days ago

During House session, question govt. on improper implementation of guarantee schemes: HDK to JD(S) legislators

The Hindu  

Stressing the need to maintain coordination with the alliance partner, BJP, on the floor of the House, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and Janata Dal leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday told legislators to question the government on the improper implementation of guarantees and the taxes being raised to fund them. He pointed out that by releasing three to …

House Guarantee Schemes Improper Implementation
Tangadagi justifies using part of SCSP-TSP funds for guarantee schemes
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tangadagi justifies using part of SCSP-TSP funds for guarantee schemes

The Hindu  

Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has justified the use of Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan funds for the implementation of guarantee schemes by stating that it was not illegal or irregular since it would be used for the same communities. ‘Not diversion’ Arguing that it was wrong to call it “diversion”, Mr. Tangadagi told reporters in Koppal, “What …

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Sriramulu cautions CM against diversion of SCSP/TSP funds
1 month ago

Sriramulu cautions CM against diversion of SCSP/TSP funds

The Hindu  

BJP leader and former Minister B. Sriramulu cautioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against diverting funds under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan for implementing guarantee schemes. “Let Mr. Siddaramaiah make a sufficient allocation for guarantee schemes in the forthcoming State Budget but under no circumstances will we allow diversion of funds meant exclusively for Dalit welfare,” he said. As …

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Each taluk in Karnataka gets ₹220 crore for five guarantee schemes: Agriculture Minister
2 months, 1 week ago

Each taluk in Karnataka gets ₹220 crore for five guarantee schemes: Agriculture Minister

The Hindu  

Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Monday said the State government was spending a sum of ₹220 crore on every taluk in the State annually for the implementation of five guarantee schemes that became a reality after the Congress government came to power. Speaking after presiding over the Janata Darshan held at Koppa village in Maddur taluk of Mandya district, …

State Minister Mandya Cheluvarayaswamy Guarantee Schemes Koppa Every Taluk
Karnataka government likely finding excuses to halt guarantee schemes: HD Kumaraswamy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government likely finding excuses to halt guarantee schemes: HD Kumaraswamy

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of finding ways to discontinue its flagship guarantee schemes, while "burdening" the common people with increased costs such as the recent 15 per cent hike in public transport bus fares. The controversy erupted after a letter from Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, which alleged Chandrashekhar of allegedly using …

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3G: Guarantee schemes, GDP growth, good rain put Karnataka in better shape, but infra hit
2 months, 4 weeks ago

3G: Guarantee schemes, GDP growth, good rain put Karnataka in better shape, but infra hit

New Indian Express  

The severe drought in 2023, global economic slowdown and post-Covid crisis over the last few years had slowed down the economy in Karnataka. Now, good rain, state- But as the state is spending massive amounts on implementing guarantee schemes, infrastructure development has taken a hit. Just a few weeks ago, the Chief Minister’s Office released a statement that the state …

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Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is yet to settle dues amounting to ₹1,694.42 crore with four state-run road transport corporations for the implementation of the Shakti scheme. Introduced on June 11, 2023, just weeks after the Congress government took office, the Shakti scheme allows women to travel for free on non-luxury buses across Karnataka. Replying a starred question raised by BJP MLA …

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Siddaramaiah hints at local body polls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah hints at local body polls

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hinted at local body elections being conducted within the next few months. Speaking at a function at Yelandur on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said people had backed the Congress in the State as the party had rolled out a slew of guarantee schemes that were beneficial to them. But as long as people are with me nobody …

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DK Shivakumar defends guarantees, urges public not to fall for opposition propaganda
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar defends guarantees, urges public not to fall for opposition propaganda

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, during his visit to Tumakuru district on December 2, defended the government’s development initiatives and guarantee schemes while urging the public not to fall for the Opposition’s propaganda. Isn’t that the empowerment of women?” Shivakumar also highlighted the government’s commitment to ongoing and future development works in the region, pointing to the Yettinahole project, …

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Karnataka mulls legal action over Maharashtra's guarantee scheme ads
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka mulls legal action over Maharashtra's guarantee scheme ads

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the government was mulling over filing a suit against its counterpart in poll-bound Maharashtra for allegedly issuing false "It is only to mislead the people of Maharashtra in order to get the votes. We are thinking about filing a suit against the Maharashtra government, because they have given false The Karnataka government …

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BJP conspiring to stop guarantee schemes: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP conspiring to stop guarantee schemes: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday warned the public of the state that the Bharatiya Janata Party was "conspiring" to stop the Gruhalakshmi scheme, a state initiative providing ₹2,000 per month to women. Ahead of Karnataka's by-elections on November 13, Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress's prospects, asserting that the people of Karnataka have shown strong support for Congress's …

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BJP copying Congress's guarantee schemes for election jumla: Kharge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP copying Congress's guarantee schemes for election jumla: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the BJP of copying his party's guarantee schemes and making similar announcements in poll-bound states as part of its election “jumla”. Hitting out at the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he strongly defended the Karnataka Congress government's guarantee schemes, and said his party implements the promises made as it always works …

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We made a promise, we fulfilled it, says CM Siddaramaiah in response to media advertisement by Maharashtra BJP
4 months, 3 weeks ago

We made a promise, we fulfilled it, says CM Siddaramaiah in response to media advertisement by Maharashtra BJP

The Hindu  

Taking serious exception to an The BJP In his response, Mr. Siddaramaiah, during his election campaign in Sandur, said, Vaada Diya, Poora Kiya meaning, made a promise and fulfilled it. However, the BJP has given an In his counterattack, Mr. Siddaramaiah questioned whether the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have fulfilled their promise of bringing back black money stashed …

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Opposition slams Congress government over guarantee schemes, development delays
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition slams Congress government over guarantee schemes, development delays

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Slamming the Congress government over its guarantee schemes, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka said the Congress MLAs are hitting back at their own government for not providing funds for development work. He also said Congress fooled people in the name of guarantee schemes. Also, BJP state president BY Vijayendra said the Congress government was unable …

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Karnataka minister seeks review of five guarantee schemes
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka minister seeks review of five guarantee schemes

Hindustan Times  

Public works department minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday ignited a debate by suggesting that Karnataka’s guarantee schemes should be revised to ensure that only economically weaker sections benefit, potentially saving the state exchequer an estimated ₹10,000 crore annually. During a media interaction in Bengaluru, Jarkiholi said that the intention behind the guarantee schemes is to uplift the poor, not to …

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Some Karnataka Ministers want govt. to do a ‘rethink’ on guarantee schemes, but CM and Dy.CM say no question of change
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Some Karnataka Ministers want govt. to do a ‘rethink’ on guarantee schemes, but CM and Dy.CM say no question of change

The Hindu  

A few Ministers are mounting pressure on the Congress government in Karnataka to “rethink” the contours of the ambitious five guarantees schemes for the full five-year term, as many rich and middle-class families have been benefiting from the schemes, apparently at the cost of development works in the State. ‘Rich’ beneficiaries Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi maintained that many doctors, …

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Karnataka Transport Minister reaffirms continuation of Shakti Scheme
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Transport Minister reaffirms continuation of Shakti Scheme

The Hindu  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy asserted that the Shakti scheme, offering free travel in non-luxury government buses to women in the State, will continue. Our guarantee schemes were launched to help the people, especially the poor and middle class.” Mr. Reddy told The Hindu that the Shakti scheme is one of the most successful initiatives in Karnataka, benefiting lakhs of …

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Stop Congress leaders from calling for discontinuation of guarantee schemes, MLC writes to Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Stop Congress leaders from calling for discontinuation of guarantee schemes, MLC writes to Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

The Hindu  

The calls for discontinuation of the ‘guarantee’ schemes in the State by some Congress leaders in the wake of the results of the Lok Sabha elections has been strongly opposed by party MLC Dinesh Gooli Gowda. Shivakumar asking for their immediate intervention to stop the Congress leaders from issuing public statements on the discontinuation of the pro-poor guarantee schemes, which, …

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Guarantee schemes should be restricted to genuinely needy: Lakshmana after losing Mysuru seat
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Guarantee schemes should be restricted to genuinely needy: Lakshmana after losing Mysuru seat

The Hindu  

Congress leader M. Lakshman, who was defeated in the recently held Lok Sabha elections from Mysuru, has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the implementation of guarantee schemes in the State. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Saturday, Mr. Lakshmana, who is also the spokesperson for Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, argued that the mandate from the people in the …

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