Karnataka government plans to link RTCs with Aadhaar card, says Revenue Minister
Belagavi: In an effort to provide a permanent identification for small and marginal farmers and prevent land-related fraud, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced the government's plan to link the Records of Rights, Tenancy, and Crops (RTC) with farmers' Aadhaar numbers. The move aims to streamline the disbursal of relief measures and enhance the accuracy of ownership records.
During a debate on drought in the Karnataka Assembly, Gowda highlighted the disparity between Central government data, which indicates 44% of farmers as small and marginal, and the state's estimate of 70%. He urged the Central government to calculate drought compensation based on the state's data on small and marginal farmers.
Explaining the benefits of linking RTC with Aadhaar, Gowda emphasized the importance of preventing land-related fraud and ensuring certainty of ownership. The RTC contains crucial information, including landowner details, land area, soil type, nature of possession, encumbrance, and crops grown.
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Gowda also announced plans for 'end-to-end automation' in the disbursal of compensation to farmers. The new system aims to minimize irregularities by directly disbursing funds to beneficiaries' accounts without manual intervention. The automation will commence in Challakere taluk, starting with the disbursement of the first installment of Rs 2,000 as crop loss compensation.
Expressing criticism of the Central government's response to the drought situation, Gowda stated that Karnataka had not received National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) funds and highlighted the lack of response to letters seeking appointments for discussions on the matter. Despite the challenges, the state government has undertaken efforts, including surveys in vulnerable villages and releasing Rs 900 crore to deputy commissioners of affected districts.
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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