BJP demands high-level probe into alleged irregularities in Sanjeevini SHGs in Udupi district
District Mahila Morcha president Sandhya Ramesh said that of the 155 SHGs in the district, cases of misappropriation of funds had come to light in at least three groups in the previous two days
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Udupi district has called for a high-level probe into alleged irregularities within the Sanjeevini women's self-help groups (SHGs). District Mahila Morcha president Sandhya Ramesh stated that while the SHGs were initially established to empower women, there have been reports of fund misappropriation in at least three groups out of the 155 operating in the district.
Police complaints have been lodged concerning these cases, with each SHG union serving between 10 to 70 affiliated SHGs. Around 90,000 women earn their livelihood through these groups under the Sanjeevini scheme. The BJP claims that the misappropriation of over ₹80 lakh in these three unions has shocked Sanjeevini members, indicating a lack of proper supervision in accounting, financial matters, and overall management.
Ramesh emphasized that a major project funded by the Union government and implemented by the State government has witnessed significant irregularities in Udupi, calling for a thorough investigation and severe punishment for those involved in the misuse of funds.
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