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Will Gruhalakshmi beneficiaries get Rs 2000 for Diwali?
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News18•14-10-2026, 15:16
Will Gruhalakshmi beneficiaries get Rs 2000 for Diwali?
- •Women across the state are in distress as the Rs 2000 monthly financial assistance under the Gruhalakshmi scheme has been delayed for the past two months.
- •The Karnataka government has revised the scheme and introduced new guidelines to prevent misuse and ensure funds reach only eligible beneficiaries.
- •Beneficiaries must complete both an app-based survey and a mandatory offline application along with answering new verification questions.
- •Strict rules have been implemented regarding bank accounts, stating that loan accounts and joint accounts will not be accepted, while Aadhaar seeding and ration card numbers are mandatory.
- •After failing to receive the funds during the Gauri Festival, women are now eagerly waiting to see if the money will be credited in time for Diwali.
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The Karnataka government has paused the fund distribution to revise the Gruhalakshmi scheme and prevent its misuse by implementing new guidelines and review procedures.
Beneficiaries must complete an offline application and app survey, providing details such as valid ration cards and bank accounts located within the state. Loan accounts and joint accounts are explicitly not accepted.
Sources indicate that the survey for the revised Gruhalakshmi scheme will commence after the model code of conduct for elections concludes.
