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Guarantee Schemes Will Neither Be Revised Nor Stopped, Clarifies Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

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Posted on February 27, 2026

Guarantee Schemes Will Neither Be Revised Nor Stopped, Clarifies Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

Mangaluru : Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has firmly dismissed rumors regarding the termination or revision of the state’s guarantee schemes. Speaking to the media near his Sadashivanagar residence on Thursday evening, he stated that despite the financial burden these programs place on the government, the administration remains committed to continuing them without any modifications. He emphasized that the government stands by its promise to keep these welfare measures active for the public.

Addressing concerns about the misuse of these schemes, the Deputy CM pointed out significant leakages where benefits, particularly food grains and cash transfers, were being claimed in the names of deceased individuals. He noted that while the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ scheme is less susceptible to such issues, the government is currently deliberating on effective ways to resolve account discrepancies and prevent the misappropriation of crores of rupees. Regarding the suggestion that affluent citizens should voluntarily opt out of these benefits, he remarked that the government would consider the matter in due course.