Govt yet to implement health schemes for artisans

Despite the availability of Panchavrutthi scheme the artisans take loans from private banks for expanding their businesses. BENGALURU: Sculptors say they receive no support from the government for meeting their health expenses. Ganesh, a stone sculptor in Devagere, said, “The amount I receive from the government and the amount I get from customers is sufficient […]

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Panchamasali Lingayats: No votes until reservation is promised

Panchamasali Community demand their right to reservation ahead of elections in 2023. The Panchamasali Community has said that they will not cast votes for any political party in the upcoming elections until their demand of reservation gets fulfilled. H.M. Renuka Prasanna from All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha said, “The members of the community are disappointed with […]

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Parties woo women voters

Key political parties are developing welfare schemes, especially for women. In the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election, the focus of political parties across Karnataka is more on women’s empowerment. Neeraj Shritar, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) member said, “The current political situation requires women power.” He added that in the upcoming election, 15 percent of seats […]

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