Archive · 30 May 2025
FGG Urges Review of Dalit Bandhu Scheme Implementation
Imagine a program to help poor families, called Dalit Bandhu.
It gave money to people to start businesses.
A group called FGG thinks the program wasn't managed well.
They say that too much money was spent, and some of it might have been wasted.
In one village, more businesses were started than there were families!
Also, some people sold the new cars and tractors they got.
FGG believes people involved in politics were involved in selecting the beneficiaries and that some families had to pay to be included.
FGG wants the government to check everything and make sure the money was used correctly.
The Forum for Good Governance (FGG) calls for a thorough evaluation of the Dalit Bandhu scheme.
FGG alleges public funds were squandered for political gains under the scheme.
An estimated ₹3,884 crore was spent on Dalit Bandhu, according to the FGG.
Irregularities were found in Vasalamarri village, where more units were grounded than families.
Vehicles and tractors purchased through the scheme were reportedly sold shortly after.
- Who
- The Forum for Good Governance (FGG) and beneficiaries of the Dalit Bandhu scheme; also, alleges involvement of MLAs and party workers.
- What
- FGG wants a thorough evaluation of the Dalit Bandhu scheme, alleging financial irregularities and political influence.
- When
- The evaluation request was made in response to the implementation of the Dalit Bandhu scheme.
- Where
- Telangana, specifically Vasalamarri village.
- Why
- FGG believes funds were misused and seeks accountability and proper evaluation of the scheme.
- Funds Spent on Dalit Bandhu
- ₹3,884 crore
- Village Evaluated
- Vasalamarri village, Telangana
- Units comparison
- 52 (initial) vs 75 (grounded)
- Estimated funds deposited
- ₹6.5 crore
- Vehicles/tractors sold time frame
- Within six months