Life certificate to be made mandatory for Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed the Chief Secretary to review a mandatory life certificate submission system for Griha Lakshmi scheme beneficiaries to prevent payments after death.
Background
The Griha Lakshmi scheme provides ₹2,000 monthly financial aid to eligible women heads of families holding Antyodaya, BPL, and APL ration cards. The proposal for mandatory life certificates follows reports of assistance continuing after a beneficiary's death despite periodic verification.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGriha Lakshmi scheme provides ₹2,000 monthly financial aid to eligible women heads of families.
- FactEligibility for the scheme is linked to Antyodaya, BPL, and APL ration cards.
- PostDinesh Gooli Gowda serves as the State Guarantee Authority vice-chairman.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of robust verification mechanisms in direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes to ensure the integrity of social welfare distribution.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Leakage prevention: Addressing the issue of 'ghost beneficiaries' receiving funds after death
- Administrative burden: Balancing the ease of access for vulnerable groups against the necessity of periodic verification
Keywords: Direct Benefit Transfer · Social Welfare · Ghost Beneficiaries · Verification Mechanism · Leakage Prevention
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