The Gruha Lakshmi scheme, a key initiative of the Karnataka government to support women as heads of households, is facing challenges due to payment defaults. Beneficiaries, who are supposed to receive Rs 2,000 monthly, are experiencing financial strain as the payments have not been made for several months. This delay has caused significant difficulties for the recipients, impacting their ability to manage household expenses and livelihood.
In Belagavi district, where the women and child development minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar represents the constituency, beneficiaries have raised concerns about not receiving the funds. They have urged for the release of the pending payments for the past months to alleviate their financial burdens. The scheme, which forms part of the Congress government’s major guarantees, was designed to provide monthly financial assistance to women from low-income households.
As complaints regarding the non-disbursement of funds emerged, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy criticized the state government for the delay in providing benefits under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The opposition is demanding immediate action from the government to release the funds for February and March and conduct an investigation into the missing payments. The scheme, which accounts for a significant portion of the state’s budget, aims to empower women economically but is currently facing challenges due to payment issues.
