'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme successfully fulfilling its objective: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Dec 15: Sharing the story of a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law who dug a borewell and made a living using the money received through the 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Sunday expressed happiness as the scheme was successfully fulfilling its objective.
Gruha Lakshmi is one among the five guarantee schemes implemented by Siddaramaiah's government after coming to power. It provides Rs 2,000 per month to women head of families.
"I was happy to hear the words of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who dug a borewell and made a living using the money received through our government's Gruha Lakshmi scheme," Siddaramaiah posted on 'X'.
Mother-in-law Mabubee and daughter-in-law Roshan Begum of Maldar lane in the Gajendragad town of Gadag district, have saved the money they receive every month from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, and dug a borewell on their agricultural land, thereby obtaining abundant water, he said.
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"The fact that this scheme, which aims to empower the state's poor families financially and make them self-reliant, is successfully fulfilling its objective. It has made me feel satisfied as the person who implemented the scheme," the chief minister said.
This is a rebuke to those who criticised the scheme, stating that it will cause fights between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and break up families, he further said, adding that, "there are thousands of such success stories that have not come to light, and there is no doubt that Gruha Lakshmi has literally brought happiness to the lives of mothers in the state."
Highlighting that Pranati Prakash is the first gender minority person to receive funds from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, the CM in another post said, the government decided to extend the scheme, which was only meant for women, to gender minorities with the aim of empowering them, as they are deprived of opportunities and facilities, and to bring them into the mainstream of society, so that they can lead a dignified life like everyone else.
ಗೃಹಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಹಣವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದ ಮೊದಲ ಲಿಂಗತ್ವ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಣತಿ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಅವರ ಸಂತಸದ ನುಡಿಗಳಿವು. ಅವಕಾಶ ಹಾಗೂ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳಿಂದ ವಂಚಿತರಾಗಿರುವ ಲಿಂಗತ್ವ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತರು ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ ಸಶಕ್ತರಾಗಿ ಸಮಾಜದ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಹಿನಿಗೆ ಬರಬೇಕು, ಆ ಮೂಲಕ ಅವರು ಎಲ್ಲರಂತೆ ಘನತೆಯ ಬದುಕು ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಎಂಬ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ಕೇವಲ… pic.twitter.com/g00jRF8NC8
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) December 15, 2024
ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಗೃಹಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಪಡೆದ ಹಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೋರ್ವೆಲ್ ಕೊರೆಸಿ ಬದುಕು ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಂಡ ಅತ್ತೆ - ಸೊಸೆಯ ಮಾತುಗಳು ಕೇಳಿ ಖುಷಿಯಾಯಿತು.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) December 15, 2024
ಗದಗ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಗಜೇಂದ್ರಗಡ ಪಟ್ಟಣದ ಮಾಲದಾರ ಓಣಿಯ ಅತ್ತೆ ಮಾಬುಬೀ ಹಾಗೂ ಸೊಸೆ ರೋಷನ್ ಬೇಗಂ ಪ್ರತಿ ತಿಂಗಳು ತಮಗೆ ಬಂದ ಗೃಹಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಹಣ ಕೂಡಿಟ್ಟು ಕೃಷಿ ಭೂಮಿಗೆ ಬೋರ್ವೆಲ್ ಕೊರೆಸಿ, ಸಮೃದ್ಧ… pic.twitter.com/QtZdRgqOex
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Zakir Hussain in critical condition; Family issues clarification after reports of his demise
San Francisco: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, renowned for his extraordinary talent, is in critical condition at a hospital in the United States due to severe heart-related ailments. His manager, Nirmala Bachani, confirmed his hospitalisation in San Francisco.
Amidst widespread reports of his demise, Hussain's family issued a clarification, stating that he is alive but critically ill. "He is still breathing, but very critical. Please pray for him," said his sister, Khurshid Aulia.
Earlier, several Union Ministers and Chief Ministers mistakenly paid tributes to the legendary percussionist on X (formerly Twitter). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also had to delete its condolence post after the clarification. Hussain’s nephew, Ameer Aulia, also appealed on X, urging people to avoid spreading misinformation and to pray for his recovery.
Born in Bombay as the eldest son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha, Zakir Hussain began his illustrious career at the age of 13. Over the decades, he collaborated with global icons, blending Indian classical music with jazz through pioneering projects like Shakti in 1973.
The Padma Vibhushan awardee has enthralled audiences worldwide with his virtuosity and innovative artistry, earning a place among India’s most celebrated classical musicians.
