Gruha Lakshmi scheme empowering women economically, socially; No question of stopping it: CM
Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah affirmed on Wednesday that his government’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme has significantly empowered women both economically and socially, and there is no question of discontinuing it.
Speaking to reporters after interacting with beneficiaries of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, he underscored the transformative impact of the scheme on women's lives.
The CM revealed that over 25 beneficiaries shared their experiences and explained how the financial support from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme has helped them improve their standard of living. He highlighted that the women expressed their gratitude towards the government and the concerned ministers for bringing positive change to their lives.
Siddaramaiah also addressed opposition criticism, particularly from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who claimed that the scheme had caused tensions between mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws. He refuted these allegations, pointing out that all the beneficiaries spoke about the benefits of the scheme.
Furthermore, he expressed his satisfaction with the scheme's positive outcomes and assured that the government would continue to support the Gruha Lakshmi initiative to further uplift women in the state.
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Meghalaya MP death: Assembly session for Feb 20 likely to be adjourned, says CM
Shillong (PTI): The Meghalaya assembly session for February 20, during which the state budget is scheduled to be presented, could be adjourned as a mark of respect to Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon, who died on Thursday evening, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.
Syngkon reportedly collapsed while playing futsal on the outskits of the city, and doctors at a private hospital declared him dead around 8:45 pm.
"We have discussed with Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge of Parliamentary Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, and we will have a meeting tomorrow with the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) headed by the Speaker," Sangma told PTI.
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"I have communicated to the Deputy CM that it would be appropriate for the government not to go ahead with the proceedings of the House tomorrow. Even though tomorrow is the day we are supposed to present the budget, it will make absolute sense and a mark of respect to the departed soul if we were to postpone even the presentation of the budget," he said.
Sangma expressed shock over the sudden demise of Syngkon, recalling their recent meeting in Delhi where they discussed development plans for Meghalaya.
"I had met Syngkon about two weeks back in Delhi... that was the last meeting and conversation I had with him," the CM said.
Sangma recalled Syngkon's commitment and passion for the people of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, describing his demise as a "great loss for the state".
"Syngkon served the people with humility, vision and a sincere desire to uplift society. I express my deepest condolences to the family of late Ricky Syngkon, and I pray to the Almighty that he gives strength to the family members as well as his supporters and party leaders to bear the huge loss," the chief minister added.
