Overview The Karnataka government's guarantee schemes are making significant strides in Mandya district. A substantial ₹2,123 crore has been disbursed to 4,61,599 women beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme through 23 installments since its launch. The schemes aim to provide financial assistance, food security, and affordable services to the residents of the district. Key Developments Gruha Lakshmi Scheme Chikkalingaiah , chairman of the Mandya District-Level Authority for Implementation of Guarantee Schemes, announced that payments have been credited up to August 2025 . In August 2025 alone, ₹92.98 crore was disbursed. Delays in payments from September 2025 onwards are being addressed, and funds will be released soon via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) . Exclusion: Assistance is not being provided to income tax and GST payers. Pending Payments: Officials are urged to submit representations for the early release of pending payments. Aadhaar Seeding and e-KYC: Some beneficiaries have not received funds due to non-completion of Aadhaar seeding and e-KYC . Public awareness campaigns are being conducted to address this. Anna Bhagya Scheme Mandya district has 4,47,166 beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme . From July 2023 to December 2024 , ₹402.6 crore was paid to beneficiaries as rice procurement was delayed. Rice distribution resumed through fair price shops from February 2025 . Over 8,000 income tax and GST payers have been shifted from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) to Above Poverty Line (APL) category. Shakti Scheme Under the Shakti scheme , 18,03,04,248 women availed free bus travel in the district between June 2023 and November 2025 , incurring an expenditure of ₹492.93 crore . There is a need to improve bus services on the Bengaluru–Mysuru route to avoid inconvenience to passengers, students, and college-goers. Gruha Jyothi Scheme The Gruha Jyothi scheme has covered 4,98,144 beneficiaries in the district. From August 2023 to November 2025 , a total of 549.17 million units of electricity were consumed, with ₹491.19 crore released as subsidy. Yuva Nidhi Scheme Under the Yuva Nidhi scheme , 8,296 beneficiaries have registered in the district, with ₹19.29 crore released up to September 2025 . Payments for October 2025 will be made soon. Training is also being provided to youth under the Yuva Nidhi Plus scheme . UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to GS2: Government Policies and Interventions and GS3: Inclusive Growth . It provides insights into the implementation and impact of various welfare schemes in Karnataka, which can be useful for Mains answers on social justice and economic development. Important Facts Gruha Lakshmi: ₹2,123 crore disbursed to 4,61,599 women. Anna Bhagya: ₹402.6 crore paid to 4,47,166 beneficiaries. Shakti Scheme: 18,03,04,248 women availed free bus travel, costing ₹492.93 crore. Gruha Jyothi: 4,98,144 beneficiaries covered, with ₹491.19 crore subsidy. Yuva Nidhi: ₹19.29 crore released to 8,296 beneficiaries.