Siddaramaiah announces five schemes to implement Congress poll promises

The schemes namely, Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Shakti, and Yuvanidhi, which were part of Congress manifesto, was approved by Siddaramaiah Cabinet.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on June 2, 2023 announced Gruha Jyothi, a scheme to provide 200 units free electricity per month to every household, which will be implemented from July 1. However, the arrears have to be paid by the customers.

Gruha Lakshmi, a scheme that provides ₹2,000 every month to every woman ‘kartha’ of a family, will be implemented from August 15.

The application will be opened from June 15 to July 15 online and the beneficiaries would have to submit their Aadhaar and bank account details along with their application.

From July 1, under the Anna Bhagya scheme, all the BPL and Anthyodaya card holders will be issued 10 kg of rice per head, Mr. Siddaramaiah announced in a press conference in Vidhan Saudha, Bengaluru.

He also said Shakti, a scheme on free travel for women in ordinary public transport buses across the State, will be implemented from June 11. However, the women passengers can travel only within Karnataka not inter-state. The scheme also excludes AC and luxury buses. The KSRTC will reserve 50% seats for men and the remaining for women.

Under the Yuvanidhi scheme, unemployed youngsters who graduated in 2022-23, will be provided an unemployment dole of ₹3,000 for graduates and ₹1,500 for diploma holders for 24 months from the date of registration, Mr. Siddaramiah announced. If they find a job in the meantime, then the dole would be stopped, he added.

The announcements were maded after a crucial Karnataka State Cabinet meet.