Politics · India Bureau
Karnataka spends over ₹3,143 crore on guarantee schemes in Yadgir
The Yadgir district in Karnataka has received substantial government funding for implementing multiple guarantee schemes aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. The programmes, initiated during the previous administration, have been maintained by the current government.
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The Karnataka government has allocated over ₹3,143.26 crore towards implementing guarantee schemes in Yadgir district, according to official expenditure records. The funds have been deployed across various social welfare initiatives designed to provide financial assistance and support to eligible beneficiaries in the region.
The guarantee schemes were first introduced during the tenure of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and have been continued under the current administration led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. This continuity underscores the government's commitment to sustaining welfare programmes across the state's districts.
Yadgir, located in northern Karnataka, has been among the districts receiving significant allocations under these schemes. The programmes typically cover areas such as income support, healthcare assistance, and other social security measures aimed at addressing poverty and economic vulnerability.
The expenditure reflects the state government's ongoing focus on implementing welfare initiatives that were part of its electoral promises. Officials indicated that the funds have been utilised to ensure beneficiaries across Yadgir district have access to the guaranteed benefits as stipulated under the various programmes.