Gruha Lakshmi Scheme Payment Delays: Karnataka Minister Admits Lapse

The Karnataka government’s Gruha Lakshmi welfare scheme came under renewed scrutiny after the women and child development minister acknowledged delays in disbursing funds for two months.

The issue was raised in the legislative assembly, prompting an apology and calls for clarity on pending payments to beneficiaries, as per news reports.

Admission in the Legislative Assembly

Women and child development minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologised in the assembly after earlier statements suggesting that payments under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme were being made regularly were challenged. 

However, the official documents indicated that instalments for February and March had not been released, contradicting the government’s claims.

About the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Gruha Lakshmi is one of the five flagship guarantees announced by the government in Karnataka. The scheme provides ₹2,000 per month to women heads of low-income households. 

The state reportedly allocates around ₹28,600 crore annually for the programme, making it a significant component of the welfare budget.

Previous Government Claims on Disbursements

Earlier, the minister had informed the assembly that ₹52,416 crore had been transferred to 1.26 crore beneficiaries and that payments were progressing as planned. 

However, the disclosure of missed payments for February and March led to intensified opposition criticism.

Read More: LadkiBahin Yojana: Maharashtra to Release Combined November–December Payment for Beneficiaries.

Conclusion

The acknowledgement of delayed payments has brought renewed focus on the implementation of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. 

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