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BRS alleges PMEGP loan irregularities in Khammam
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused officials of mishandling loans meant to help unemployed youth start businesses.
They say that most of the approved loans were not used to start real businesses, and the money was instead given to fake beneficiaries.
The BRS leader also claimed that the recruitment process for teaching jobs was unfair, with marks being given based on political connections rather than merit.
The BRS wants a thorough investigation and for the details of the recruitment process to be made public.
BRS alleges 90% of PMEGP loan-sanctioned units were not established.
Subsidies exceeding Rs 10 crore allegedly transferred to benami beneficiaries.
Mandatory verification and geo-tagging norms allegedly bypassed.
Allegations of manipulation in recruitment of pre-primary instructors and ayahs.
BRS demands vigilance inquiry, suspension of officials, and publication of merit lists.
- Who
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Sandra Venkata Veeraiah
- What
- Allegations of irregularities in PMEGP loan disbursement and recruitment process
- Where
- Khammam district, Telangana
- When
- Press conference held on Tuesday
- Why
- To expose alleged corruption and demand transparency
BRS Allegations
Government/Authorities
Loan Disbursement
BRS Allegations
Alleges 90% of sanctioned units not established, subsidies transferred to benami beneficiaries, and bypassing of verification norms.
Government/Authorities
No official response provided in the article.
Recruitment Process
BRS Allegations
Claims manipulation in recruitment with interview marks favoring politically backed candidates.
Government/Authorities
No official response provided in the article.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
- Alleged Irregularities
- Loan disbursement and recruitment process
- Alleged Amount Misused
- Rs 10 crore
- Demands
- Vigilance inquiry, suspension of officials, and publication of merit lists
- BRS Leader
- Sandra Venkata Veeraiah
Quotes
Sandra Venkata Veeraiah
Former MLA and BRS leader
“While genuine applicants belonging to SC, ST, and BC communities and women entrepreneurs were allegedly being made to run from pillar to post for bank loans, those with political or other influence were receiving subsidies quickly.”
thehansindia.com
“The BRS would stand by unemployed youth and eligible candidates who had been denied a fair opportunity and, if necessary, approach the District Collector with documentary evidence.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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