BENGALURU: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging a scam in SC/ST funds in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refuted the charges and urged PM Narendra Modi to implement the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Scheduled Tribe Sub-Plan Act at the national level, to allocate funds proportionate to the Dalit population. “It is ridiculous that Narendra Modi, who has not agreed to implement …
Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ A survey conducted by the Kannada online news portal Eedina.com in July has shown overwhelming support for the “five guarantees” that the Congress proclaimed before the Assembly election in May. Highlights A recent survey conducted by Eedina.com point to massive public support for the “five guarantees” announced by the …
Chennai: The State government sought to dispel doubts raised among the people over the alleged diversion of funds meant for the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan to the DMK government's ambitious Kalignar Women’s Rights Assistance Scheme following a spurt in media reports based on a complaint filed with the National commission for Scheduled Castes. While a letter from the national commission …
The BJP and CPI MLAs in the Assembly on Friday questioned the State government regarding the reduction in the budget estimate for 2023-24 for the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Tribal Welfare Department compared with the previous year. M. Chinnadurai, CPI MLA, said the reduction of around ₹750 crore appeared high even if expenditure reduction due to the transfer of department-run …
The Delhi High Court today issued notice on a PIL seeking directions upon Centre and the Delhi government to properly utilize the funds allocated under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan. It alleges poor utilization of the funds allocated under SCSP and states that only a miniscule fraction of the allocated amount is spent by the State Government on the welfare of …
