Congress going gradual on its 5 ensures in Karnataka
The Congress get together rode to energy within the State on its promise to implement 5 populist ensures.
One of many main causes for the Congress’ huge victory within the Karnataka election was its promise to implement 5 populist ensures.
These ensures are Gruha Jyothi (200 models of free electrical energy to each family), Gruha Lakshmi (Rs.2,000 to each feminine head of family), Anna Bhagya (10 kg of rice to every particular person), Yuvanidhi (dole of Rs.3,000 and Rs.1,500 for unemployed graduates and diploma holders respectively), and Shakti (free journey for ladies in public transport buses).
The 5 ensures have been permitted within the first Cupboard assembly of the brand new authorities held on Could 20, and subsequently, within the second assembly on June 2, the federal government determined to implement all of the ensures within the present monetary 12 months.
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The primary scheme to be ticked off the listing was Shakti on June 11. In line with the scheme, ladies and transgenders can journey without spending a dime in non-premium bus companies throughout the State, together with long-distance journey. On the idea of the favored response to the scheme to this point, it’s estimated to result in a income lack of round Rs.4,000 crore yearly.
Registrations have additionally commenced for Gruha Lakshmi. Laxmi Hebbalkar, Lady and Baby Improvement Minister, mentioned that cash shall be transferred on to the financial institution accounts of girls heads of households who’ve been recognized in BPL (beneath poverty line) and ration playing cards, from August 15 onwards.
Guidelines have additionally been framed for Gruha Jyothi, which can start from July and replicate within the shoppers’ electrical energy payments in August, however the contours of this scheme are extra difficult: solely shoppers who’ve used lower than 200 models of electrical energy month-to-month on a mean up to now 12 months will profit from this scheme.
Guidelines are but to be framed for rolling out the Yuvanidhi scheme.
The implementation of the Anna Bhagya scheme, which can profit BPL card holders, has run into tough climate, with the Karnataka authorities alleging that Meals Company of India is refusing to produce the two.28 lakh tonnes of rice required to fulfill the shortfall. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the Central authorities of blocking the provision with the intention of thwarting this flagship scheme. In line with sources, the Karnataka authorities is trying to grain-surplus States reminiscent of Chhattisgarh and Punjab to fulfill its rice wants.
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The precise quantum of budgetary allocation required to maintain the ensures shall be recognized when Siddaramaiah, who additionally holds the Finance portfolio, presents the Funds on July 7. However it’s estimated to price the exchequer Rs.50,000-60,000 crore yearly.
BJP leaders have criticised the Congress for the delay in implementation of the ensures. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa warned Siddaramaiah that the individuals of the State can be offended with the Congress “even when one gram of rice” below the Anna Bhagya scheme was diminished.
