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Karnataka Says Budget Crunch Stops Aid to 1 Crore Women, Takes Case to High Court
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:47 PM
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The Karnataka government has informed the High Court that a severe budget shortfall has halted the implementation of a welfare scheme intended for 1 crore women.
Karnataka government has notified the High Court that a severe budget crunch has stopped payments under a welfare scheme aimed at 1 crore women.
The scheme, part of the state's social welfare initiatives, was designed to provide financial assistance to women in need across the state.
Officials cited a shortfall in the state budget and the absence of allocated funds as the primary reasons for the delay in disbursements.
The High Court has been informed and may order the state to find a solution or provide interim relief to the affected women.
The scheme, part of the state's social welfare initiatives, was designed to provide financial assistance to women in need across the state.
Officials cited a shortfall in the state budget and the absence of allocated funds as the primary reasons for the delay in disbursements.
The High Court has been informed and may order the state to find a solution or provide interim relief to the affected women.