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Survey of 200 Gram Panchayats Reveals People Missing Out on Karnataka Government Benefits
A detailed survey conducted across 200 gram panchayats in Karnataka has highlighted a significant concern: thousands of eligible citizens are still not receiving crucial government benefits meant to support rural development, social welfare, and livelihood enhancement. Despite the state’s extensive welfare ecosystem, the ground-level study exposes persistent gaps in awareness, documentation, digital access, and delivery systems.
Key Findings of the Survey
1. Low Awareness of Welfare Schemes
Many rural households were unaware of key schemes related to healthcare, agriculture loans, housing, pensions, and skill development. Lack of communication channels at the village level continues to be a major barrier.
2. Documentation Issues
A large number of beneficiaries struggle with missing or incorrect documents such as caste certificates, income certificates, Aadhaar mismatches, and bank account linkage problems. This delays or prevents grant approvals.
3. Limited Digital Access
With many services now delivered digitally, households without smartphones or stable internet cannot apply for schemes like DBT, subsidies, or government financial support.
4. Delays in Approvals and Verification
Local-level administrative delays, shortage of staff, and verification backlogs often push eligible citizens out of the system.
5. Exclusion of Vulnerable Groups
Senior citizens, single women, landless laborers, and migrant families are the most affected groups missing out on benefits.
Impact on Rural Development
The survey suggests that the exclusion of eligible beneficiaries reduces the overall impact of Karnataka’s welfare policies. Agriculture support, housing benefits, drinking water programs, health insurance, and self-employment schemes fail to reach full potential when awareness and access gaps persist.
Strengthening grassroots communication, improving digital literacy, and simplifying documentation can bridge these gaps effectively.
FAQs
1. What did the survey of 200 gram panchayats reveal?
It revealed that a large number of eligible rural citizens are missing out on Karnataka government benefits due to low awareness, digital barriers, and documentation issues.
2. Which government schemes are most affected?
Schemes related to housing, agriculture subsidies, pensions, health insurance, and livelihood programs show high levels of exclusion.
3. Why are people unable to access government benefits?
Key reasons include lack of awareness, improper documents, limited digital access, and administrative delays.
4. Who are the most affected groups?
Senior citizens, single women, migrant labourers, and landless families face the highest exclusion from welfare benefits.
source credit : Ashwini M Sripad
Published on : 25th November
Published by : RAHAMATH
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