With reference to Project K-Monitor in Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. The project aims to survey 160,000 beneficiaries over an eight-month period. 2. The project will survey beneficiaries across only five selected Assembly constituencies. 3. The Praja Seva Department has been allocated ₹14 crore for the survey. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Karnataka Cabinet launches ‘Project K-Monitor’ to survey 160,000 beneficiaries over eight months

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Government policies & schemes· Prelims· 29 October 2026

Governance and accountability: a GS2 case study on outcome-based monitoring and last-mile delivery.

Why in news

The Karnataka Cabinet launched ‘Project K-Monitor’ to evaluate the effectiveness of government schemes across all Assembly constituencies.

Background

The Praja Seva Department will spend ₹14 crore to survey 160,000 beneficiaries over an eight-month period. The Cabinet also approved ₹228.95 crore for the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Sainik School and ₹33.36 crore for the Karnataka Adivasi Development Board.

Facts for Prelims

FactProject K-Monitor: Survey of 160,000 beneficiaries over eight months
FactPraja Seva Department: Allocated ₹14 crore for scheme evaluation
FactKrantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Sainik School: Approved ₹228.95 crore
FactKarnataka Adivasi Development Board: Approved ₹33.36 crore
PlaceBelagavi: Venue for the upcoming Winter Session starting November 30

Prelims practice question

With reference to Project K-Monitor in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

The project aims to survey 160,000 beneficiaries over an eight-month period.
The project will survey beneficiaries across only five selected Assembly constituencies.
The Praja Seva Department has been allocated ₹14 crore for the survey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The project will evaluate schemes across all Assembly constituencies.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of independent monitoring mechanisms in ensuring the effective delivery of welfare schemes at the state level in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data integrity: Ensuring beneficiary verification accuracy to prevent leakages
Accountability gap: Transitioning from output-based to outcome-based monitoring
Administrative overhead: Balancing the cost of monitoring against the scale of scheme implementation

Keywords: Outcome-based monitoring · Public accountability · Last-mile delivery · Beneficiary verification · Administrative transparency

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