Gruha Lakshmi: Uplifting Lives Through Financial Empowerment
The Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Karnataka, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, provides financial aid to women heads of families, demonstrated by a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who used the funds to enhance their livelihood. The scheme is now extended to gender minorities, promoting inclusivity and self-reliance.
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In a heartwarming story unfolding in Karnataka, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law partnership has thrived, thanks to the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shared their success, detailing how the financial aid allowed them to dig a borewell, using the money to transform their agricultural pursuits.
Implemented by Siddaramaiah's government, Gruha Lakshmi is one of five pivotal guarantee schemes offering Rs 2,000 monthly to the state's women heads of families. This initiative has silenced critics who doubted its efficacy, with countless success stories proving its positive impact across the region.
Highlighting inclusivity, the scheme's benefits have been extended to gender minorities, aiming to empower and integrate them into society. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has emphasized the program's transformative role, affirming its success in fulfilling promises and uplifting countless lives in Karnataka.
(With inputs from agencies.)