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CM Siddaramaiah directs officials not to cancel ration cards of poor families

The order follows controversy over reports that over 22.6 lakh Below the Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders were deemed ineligible.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials not to cancel ration cards of poor families

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials not to cancel ration cards of poor families

CM Siddaramaiah directs officials not to cancel ration cards of poor families

Karnataka to reissue BPL cards for eligible families: DKS

The assurance follows controversy over reports that over 22.6 lakh BPL cardholders were deemed ineligible, prompting criticism from the opposition BJP. The party accused the ruling Congress of mishandling the issue.

Karnataka to reissue BPL cards for eligible families: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka to reissue BPL cards for eligible families: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka to reissue BPL cards for eligible families: DKS

BPL cards: Time to hit reset

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s bold move is indeed commendable, despite the potential backlash from his party’s voter base, as this initiative aims at better resource allocation, and saves the state exchequer unnecessary expenses.

19 November 2024, 23:07 IST

BPL cards: Time to hit reset

BPL cards: Time to hit reset

BPL cards: Time to hit reset

19 November 2024, 23:07 IST

80% of Karnataka under poverty? Siddu orders action on bogus BPL cards

Siddaramaiah noted that the percentage of people holding BPL cards in Tamil Nadu is 40 per cent. Also, he said that only 5.67 per cent of citizens in Karnataka should be BPL as per NITI Aayog. However, 1.47 crore households having 4.67 crore people have BPL cards.

08 July 2024, 15:33 IST

80% of Karnataka under poverty? CM Siddaramaiah orders action on bogus BPL cards

80% of Karnataka under poverty? CM Siddaramaiah orders action on bogus BPL cards

80% of Karnataka under poverty? Siddu orders action on bogus BPL cards

08 July 2024, 15:33 IST

Karnataka to resume clearing BPL card applications soon

The government will take steps to clear these applications on priority, Muniyappa told reporters.

25 July 2023, 22:51 IST

Karnataka govt to resume clearing BPL card applications soon

Karnataka govt to resume clearing BPL card applications soon

Karnataka to resume clearing BPL card applications soon

25 July 2023, 22:51 IST

Karnataka govt suspends issue of BPL cards temporarily

The Anna Bhagya is expected to cost Rs 10,092 crore while Gruha Lakshmi is estimated at Rs 25,000-30,000 crore annually.

20 June 2023, 23:04 IST

Karnataka govt suspends issue of BPL cards temporarily

Karnataka govt suspends issue of BPL cards temporarily

Karnataka govt suspends issue of BPL cards temporarily

20 June 2023, 23:04 IST

Cancellation of BPL cards opposed

03 December 2021, 20:10 IST

Cancellation of BPL cards opposed

Cancellation of BPL cards opposed

Cancellation of BPL cards opposed

03 December 2021, 20:10 IST

Govt banks on tech to weed out bogus BPL card holders

Yediyurappa administration is doggedly pursuing this to reduce the burden of subsidies

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

Govt banks on tech to weed out bogus BPL card holders

Govt banks on tech to weed out bogus BPL card holders

Govt banks on tech to weed out bogus BPL card holders

17 August 2021, 07:06 IST

Covid-19 aid: HC asks state to modify BPL rider

30 July 2021, 19:38 IST

Covid-19 aid: HC asks state to modify BPL rider

Covid-19 aid: HC asks state to modify BPL rider

Covid-19 aid: HC asks state to modify BPL rider

30 July 2021, 19:38 IST

Financially stable families told to surrender BPL cards

31 March 2021, 17:41 IST

Financially stable families told to surrender priority ration cards

Financially stable families told to surrender priority ration cards

Financially stable families told to surrender BPL cards

31 March 2021, 17:41 IST