Guarantee schemes will continue 100%: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dismissed rumors that the government plans to discontinue its 'Gruha Lakshmi' and 'Gruha Jyothi' welfare schemes. He clarified that a re-application process is underway solely to verify beneficiary data and eliminate fraudulent claims.
Why it matters
The stability of major welfare programs is a critical issue for public trust and economic security in the state of Karnataka.
Denying speculations over the discontinuation of Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyothi guarantee schemes of the Congress government, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday (June 14, 2026) asked the public not to pay heed to rumours being spread by the Opposition.
The article reports on a government statement and provides context regarding the administrative reasons for the policy update.
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