Bhovi Corporation officials told to dispose of 527 applications by July 24
Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation chairman Ramappa M. on Wednesday directed officials to dispose of all 527 pending applications under various welfare schemes in Kalaburagi district
Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation chairman Ramappa M. on Wednesday directed officials to dispose of all 527 pending applications under various welfare schemes in Kalaburagi district by July 24, while asserting that strict steps have been taken to eliminate middlemen, bribery and delays in the implementation of corporation programmes. Chairing a progress review meeting of schemes being implemented by the corporation and an interaction with community leaders at the Zilla Panchayat conference hall in Kalaburagi, Mr. Ramappa said that funds under the corporation’s schemes are being transferred directly to bank accounts of beneficiaries, leaving no room for commission or illegal gratification. “No one should pay even five rupees as bribe,” he said and added that the corporation has tightened its systems to curb corruption and ensure that benefits reached the poorest sections of the Bhovi community. The meeting was organised jointly by the district administration, the Zilla Panchayat, the Social Welfare Department and the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation. Ramappa said that the corporation has introduced several welfare measures aimed at poverty alleviation and economic empowerment of the community. Under the self-employment direct loan scheme, beneficiaries can avail of assistance of ₹1 lakh, ₹50,000 as loan and ₹50,000 as subsidy, for starting small businesses, he said.
“Financial assistance is also being extended for newly introduced sheep and goat rearing schemes, while support of up to ₹1.25 lakh is being provided for dairy-related activities,” he said. Ramappa noted that the corporation is also offering assistance of up to ₹4 lakh for the establishment of industrial units and up to ₹2 lakh for business ventures, with subsidy support ranging between 70% and 75%. “Under the Swavalambi Sarathi scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹4 lakh is being extended for purchase of vehicles,” he said. For women’s empowerment, the chairman said, the corporation has announced ₹5 lakh assistance to self-help groups under the Prerana scheme. Officials have been instructed to facilitate the registration of 19 new women’s groups in each taluk. He added that schemes such as Ganga Kalyana and land ownership assistance, each involving support of up to ₹3.75 lakh, are also under implementation. Expressing displeasure over delays in finalising beneficiary lists in some areas, particularly Chittapur Assembly constituency, Mr. Ramappa pulled up officials over the lack of progress despite repeated follow-up and warned that excuses will not be tolerated. He advised officials to include two or three additional names in the selection list so that benefits can be passed on immediately to the next eligible person if an application is rejected on technical grounds.
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