{"id":3513,"date":"2025-03-22T20:35:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T15:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=3513"},"modified":"2025-03-22T20:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T15:05:42","slug":"govt-s-welfare-schemes-ensure-economic-stability-in-rural-areas-priyank-kharge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=3513","title":{"rendered":"Govt.&#8217;s Welfare Schemes Ensure Economic Stability in Rural Areas: Priyank Kharge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">New Gram Panchayat Building Inaugurated in Malur<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Malur, Bengaluru | March 22, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Rural families are experiencing economic stability thanks to the government&#8217;s welfare initiatives, said Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the new Gram Panchayat building in Santhehalli, Malur Taluk, Kharge emphasized how these programs are empowering the underprivileged, women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and laborers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe financial assistance schemes have brought a sense of security to rural households. Families can now afford quality education for their children, repay loans, and access nutritious food. Small businesses are flourishing, and people are taking confident steps toward economic self-sufficiency,\u201d he said. However, he criticized the opposition for attempting to mislead the public by spreading false claims about the government\u2019s welfare programs.<\/p>\n<h2>Congress Government\u2019s Commitment to Rural Development<\/h2>\n<p>Minister Kharge highlighted the Congress-led government\u2019s consistent efforts in implementing people-centric policies. He pointed out that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), introduced during Dr. Manmohan Singh\u2019s tenure as Prime Minister, continues to provide 100 days of employment annually to rural workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur government has launched 3,867 \u2018Kusina Mane\u2019 centers, providing care for 50,000 children. This initiative has also created employment opportunities for 50,000 women under the MGNREGA scheme,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h2>Solar Power Production to Begin in Malur and Kalaburagi<\/h2>\n<p>In a groundbreaking move, the government has announced a pilot project allowing Gram Panchayats to produce solar power for local use. The upcoming state budget has allocated funds for setting up solar power plants in Malur and Kalaburagi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis innovative initiative will enable villages to generate their own solar electricity, reducing dependency on external power sources and promoting sustainability,\u201d Kharge stated.<\/p>\n<h2>Karnataka Leads in Rural Road Infrastructure Development<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3515 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Minister-Priyank-Kharge-3-300x173.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Minister-Priyank-Kharge-3-300x173.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Minister-Priyank-Kharge-3-1024x591.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Minister-Priyank-Kharge-3-768x443.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Minister-Priyank-Kharge-3-1536x886.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Minister-Priyank-Kharge-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Karnataka is setting a benchmark in rural road development by investing \u20b96,190 crore in the construction of 2,267 kilometers of roads under the Pragati Patha and Kalyana Patha schemes. Kharge emphasized that this investment, fully funded by the state government, will enhance rural connectivity and boost education and economic opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy improving road infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for better education, healthcare, and economic growth in villages,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The event saw participation from Malur MLA Nanjegowda, Santhehalli Gram Panchayat President Mayamma, and other local representatives, who extended their support to the government&#8217;s vision for rural development.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"11\">Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"188\"><strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">Q: What was the key event in Malur on March 22, 2025?<\/strong><br data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"75\" \/>A: The inauguration of the new Gram Panchayat building in Santhehalli, Malur Taluk, by Minister Priyank Kharge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"469\"><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"266\">Q: What impact have government welfare schemes had on rural communities?<\/strong><br data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\" \/>A: These programs have provided economic stability, improved access to education, supported small businesses, and created employment opportunities, especially for women and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"703\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"539\">Q: What new solar power initiative has the government announced?<\/strong><br data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"542\" \/>A: A pilot project allowing Gram Panchayats to generate their own solar electricity will begin in Malur and Kalaburagi, promoting sustainable energy solutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"907\"><strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"765\">Q: How is Karnataka improving rural road infrastructure?<\/strong><br 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