{
  "id": 18537285,
  "title": "Rural women narrate stories on how Gruha Lakshmi scheme helped build their lives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rural-women-narrate-stories-on-how-gruha-lakshmi-scheme-helped-build",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:43:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/rural-women-narrate-stories-on-how-gruha-lakshmi-scheme-helped-build-their-lives/article71675677.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar interacted with Gruha Lakshmi scheme beneficiaries in Bengaluru to hear their stories of how the monthly cash deposit helped them build their lives and achieve significant milestones. One beneficiary from Chikkamagaluru district shared that she paid around ₹59,000 for her son's MBBS fees. Another beneficiary from Channarayapatna used the scheme money to send her daughter to Malaysia for a dance performance. An aged woman from Gadag district expressed how the Gruha Lakshmi money helped her buy medicines and lead a dignified life. A beneficiary from Kudligi taluk explained how their self-help group used the scheme money to start sheep rearing, growing from five sheep to 300. All beneficiaries urged the Chief Minister not to discontinue the scheme. The Chief Minister affirmed the scheme's continuation and warned beneficiaries against using the money for high-interest loans or chit fund businesses. He also announced a convention of Gruha Lakshmis when the scheme's spending reaches ₹1 lakh crore. The Chief Minister bought a toy cradle for a Kalaburagi district beneficiary who used the scheme money for manufacturing and selling handicrafts. The scheme was inspired by a sad folk song, which led to its announcement in the election manifesto as a way to empower poor women.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}