Freebies first, development later? Karnataka cuts programs to fund welfare schemes, CAG flags deficit risks Karnataka's finances are strained by welfare schemes, forcing cuts in other programs. The CAG report reveals Rs 52,525 crore spent on five guarantee schemes, consuming a significant portion of revenue and necessitating increased borrowing. This fiscal pressure impacts capital expenditure and raises concerns about future growth and debt servicing obligations. #development #CAG #Karnataka #welfare_schemes #schemes #Freebies #CAG_flags #welfare #risks_Karnataka #Karnataka_finances
Government suspends fortified rice rollout in welfare schemes citing shelf-life concerns The government has temporarily halted rice fortification under free food schemes after a study revealed micronutrient loss during prolonged storage. IIT-Kharagpur's research highlighted that moisture, temperature, and packaging critically impact fortified rice stability, shortening its effective shelf life. This decision aims to ensure nutritional outcomes are met while exploring better delivery methods, assuring beneficiaries no reduction in foodgrain entitlements. #prolonged_storage #citing_shelf-life #shelf-life_concerns #temporarily_halted #free_food #study_revealed #revealed_micronutrient #micronutrient_loss #Government_suspends #welfare_schemes
