Gruha Lakshmi: ₹2,123 crore released to women beneficiaries in Mandya
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Why in news
The Mandya District-Level Authority for Implementation of Guarantee Schemes reported the disbursement of ₹2,123 crore to women beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.
Background
The Mandya District-Level Authority for Implementation of Guarantee Schemes reported that ₹2,123 crore was disbursed to 4,61,599 women beneficiaries. The scheme excludes individuals who are income tax and GST payers.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹2,123 crore disbursed to 4,61,599 women beneficiaries in Mandya district
- SchemeGruha Lakshmi scheme launched in August
- FactIncome tax and GST payers are ineligible for the Gruha Lakshmi scheme
- FactPayments are being released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
For Mains
Q. Discuss how Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and rigorous eligibility criteria like tax-payer exclusions can enhance the efficacy of women-centric welfare schemes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inclusionary friction: Administrative hurdles in Aadhaar seeding and e-KYC affecting last-mile delivery
- Fiscal integrity: Using tax-payer status as a proxy for socio-economic eligibility to prevent leakage
Keywords: Direct Benefit Transfer · Social Welfare · Last-mile delivery · e-KYC · Gender-centric policy
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