Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Karnataka Minister Defends Gruhalakshmi Scheme Payment Delays
The Karnataka government is giving money to women heading households through the Gruhalakshmi scheme.
The government says there might be some delays in when the payments are made, but not to worry, it's normal and they'll make sure the money comes in a bigger payment later.
A minister says everything is okay, but some people are criticizing this.
They say the delays and how the money is being handled is not good.
The opposition is unhappy with the government's plan, arguing that this is an indirect way of corruption and is wasting the money of the people.
Karnataka Minister defends delays in Gruhalakshmi scheme payments, stating no need to panic.
The Minister explains government typically makes payments in lump sums when delays occur.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar previously mentioned monthly payments aren't guaranteed.
Karnataka government released funds for honorariums and fees to Congress workers.
BJP leader criticizes the government's actions as an 'extension plan of looting'.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and former Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda.
- What
- Discussion of delays in the Gruhalakshmi scheme.
- When
- Announced on June 2, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka.
- Why
- To address concerns over delayed payments of the Gruhalakshmi scheme.
Congress Response
BJP Criticism
Scheme Delays & Payments
Congress Response
Karnataka Minister defends delays in Gruhalakshmi scheme payments, citing normal government procedures and lump-sum payments.
BJP Criticism
Former Karnataka CM criticizes delays as an 'extension plan of looting' with corruption spreading to committee members.
Fund Allocation
Congress Response
The government allocates funds for the Gruhalakshmi scheme.
BJP Criticism
BJP criticizes the allocation of funds for committee honorariums while the Gruhalakshmi scheme faces delays.
- Karnataka Minister
- Satish Jarkiholi
- Scheme Name
- Gruhalakshmi scheme
- Scheme Benefit
- Rs 2,000 monthly
- Critic
- DV Sadananda Gowda
- Issue
- Delay in payments