Karnataka spent ₹37,000 Cr SC/Tribal welfare funds on guarantees

• Karnataka government allocated Rs 37,182 crore from SCSP and TSP funds to its guarantee schemes.
• Minister Dr HC Mahadevappa confirmed the expenditure, stating funds are used proportionally for SC/ST populations.
• The Gruha Lakshmi scheme received the largest share of these welfare funds.
• Funds were also allocated to Gruha Jyothi, Anna Bhagya, Shakti, and Yuva Nidhi schemes.

Why It Matters: Karnataka uses SC/ST welfare funds for guarantee schemes, affecting dedicated community welfare.