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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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
