Guarantee schemes improve family relationships of 89% beneficiaries, states version of Guv’s speech
Bengaluru: The state government has said in the version of the Governor’s address prepared by it that 89 per cent of beneficiaries have seen an improvement in their family relationships due to the state government’s ambitious five guarantee schemes.
So far, Rs 1,16,706 crore has been allocated for the five guarantee schemes, Gruha Jyoti, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Shakti and Yuvanidhi.
It has been also informed in the speech that the FPI has entered into agreements with academic and research institutions such as King’s College London, Just Jobs Network, XKDR Forum, Azim Premji University, Indus Action and Lokneeti/CSDS to scientifically evaluate the social and economic impacts of these schemes.
Extensive studies conducted by these organisations have confirmed revolutionary changes in food security, poverty eradication and women empowerment in the state.
It is stated that people are spending the money received through the guarantee schemes on nutritious food, medicines and children’s education.
The proportion of households receiving cash transfers from the government into bank accounts has increased from 9.3 per cent in 2022 to 72.7 per cent by 2024.
According to a study by Azim Premji University, the number of women travelling under the Shakti scheme on many routes, including major commercial areas of Bengaluru, is higher than that of men, marking a significant change in the city’s mobility.
The scheme saves an average of Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 per month per woman. It has helped 19 per cent of women across the state and 34 per cent in Bengaluru secure well-paid jobs. It is also stated that 83 per cent of people have been able to access good health services.
It is stated that due to the ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme, which is making the dream of a ‘hunger-free Karnataka’ a reality, 83 per cent of women are improving their family’s nutrition by purchasing quality food items such as pulses, vegetables, fruits, eggs and meat with the money saved through the guarantee schemes.
About 80 per cent of women feel that they are more financially independent and play a leading role in family decision-making due to the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme.
Further, 37 per cent of beneficiaries have said that they are becoming debt-free by using the money from the guarantee schemes to repay old family loans.
Karnataka has initiated a new paradigm through the women empowerment schemes implemented by the government. It is believed that these schemes have not only provided financial assistance but have also enabled social transformation.
As a result of the ‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme, which supports the youth, 28 per cent of young people are engaged in skill learning, while 20 per cent are becoming financially independent.
The ‘Gruha Lakshmi Credit Cooperative Society’ has been established to support the financial independence of women. It was proposed in the speech that the ‘Akka Pade’ (which means elder sister force) scheme will be implemented in the year 2025–26 with the aim of providing immediate protection to women and children in danger and distress.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
