₹800 crore in last year’s COVID package reached no one: Krishna Byre Gowda

Karnataka Congress has termed as an “eyewash” the ₹1,111.82 crore package introduced by the State and stated the federal government’s efficiency was poor in the implementation of last year’s package introduced for individuals impacted by the lockdown.

Nearly ₹800 crore introduced in last year’s package was not given to farmers, weavers, development employees and different poor sections impacted by COVID-19, stated former Minister and MLA Krishna Byre Gowda. The State authorities had introduced a package of round ₹2,300 crore last 12 months.

Though the fiscal place of the State was higher in comparison with different States, the BJP authorities didn’t present aid to the individuals who wanted it most throughout the disaster, he stated, demanding a minimal compensation of ₹10,000 to the individuals impacted by the lockdown.

‘Large gap’

In last year’s package, out of ₹137 crore introduced for horticultural farmers, solely ₹58 crore was launched in the package. For flower growers, the federal government promised ₹31 crore however launched ₹15 crore, stated Mr. Gowda.

The authorities stated ₹5,000 compensation can be given to individuals of Savita Samaj. About 2.3 lakh members had been anticipated to profit, however solely 55,466 beneficiaries obtained the aid in the package, he claimed.

Out of seven.75 lakh autorickshaw drivers, solely 2.14 lakh drivers obtained the aid of ₹5,000 every. With regard to the development employees, the Congress chief stated that out of 16.48 lakh employees, solely 5 lakh obtained the aid from the cess collected underneath the development employees’ fund. It was determined that 1.25 lakh weavers would get the aid, however solely 49,745 benefited in last year’s package, the previous Minister stated.

Another package doubtless quickly

The State authorities is predicted to announce shortly one other batch of COVID-19 aid for the individuals impacted by the lockdown.

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has instructed the Finance Department to work out a package plan for the advantage of individuals unnoticed of the primary package of ₹1,111.82 crore, sources stated. Based on the Centre’s coverage, the State authorities can also be making a plan to rehabilitate orphaned youngsters. Many youngsters have been orphaned following the dying of their dad and mom due to COVID-19.