Gruhalakshmi scheme: Millions of beneficiaries deleted, how to check your name?

The names of over 4.30 lakh beneficiaries have been removed from the list after a thorough review of the Congress government’s ambitious Grihalakshmi scheme. The government had launched a special review operation called “Operation Grihalakshmi” following complaints that ineligible beneficiaries were getting benefits under the Grihalakshmi scheme, which provides financial assistance of Rs 2,000 per month to householders.

According to official sources, several irregularities were found during the inspection conducted in various districts. Cases of receiving money in the name of income tax payers, families of government employees, deceased beneficiaries and more than one application submitted by the same family have come to light. Thus, all these ineligible people have been deleted from the list.

What is the Grihalakshmi Cancelled List?

This ‘cancelled list’ is a list of names of those whose applications have been rejected due to ineligibility or errors in the documents as per the government rules. If the documents you have provided do not match the government rules or you do not have the necessary qualifications for the scheme, your name will be added to this list and the benefits you are entitled to will be stopped.

How to check your name online?

Method 1: Through Seva Sindhu portal

1. First, visit the official Seva Sindhu portal of the Karnataka government.
2. Click on the ‘Grihalakshmi Yojana’ section there.
3. Then select ‘Application Status’ or ‘Beneficiary Status’.
4. Enter your Aadhaar number, ration card number or registered mobile number.
5. After submitting the details, the status of your application will appear on the screen.
6. If your status shows ‘rejected’, ‘cancelled’ or ‘inactive’, it means that the money due to you has been stopped.

Method 2: Through DBT Karnataka App

1. Install and open the ‘DBT Karnataka’ app on your mobile.
2. Register by providing your Aadhaar details.
3. Select ‘Payment Status’ there.
4. Select ‘Grihalakshmi Yojana’ from the list of schemes.
5. You can see your payment history there. If the money has stopped coming, you need to review it.

What are the main reasons for your application being rejected?

• Details in Aadhaar and ration card, such as name and address, do not match.
• Aadhaar not linked to bank account.
• Two or more applications submitted by the same family.
• Wrong details of bank account or beneficiaries entered.
• Beneficiaries found ineligible during verification.
• What to do if your name is on the cancelled list?
• If your name is on the cancelled list, there is no need to worry. You can visit the nearest Gram One, Karnataka One or Seva Sindhu Kendras. While going, it is mandatory to take your Aadhaar card, ration card, bank passbook and registered mobile number. There, correct the errors in the documents or request for re-verification. After correcting the errors, check your status frequently.

Important points to remember

Keep your Aadhaar-linked bank account active. Update your current mobile number and avoid submitting duplicate applications. You can get the Rs 2,000 financial assistance that has been stopped by maintaining the documents properly.