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flag Karnataka’s 2023 guarantee schemes boosted women’s health, jobs, and finances through free bus rides, electricity, rice, and cash, with strong local economic impact.

flag Karnataka’s five guarantee schemes, launched in 2023, have improved women’s health, mobility, and economic empowerment, according to a report by four independent research institutes cited by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. flag Free bus travel helped nearly 19% of women find better jobs, especially in Bengaluru Urban; free electricity led to increased appliance use; and monthly financial aid was primarily spent on nutrition, healthcare, and children’s education. flag The state spends about Rs 52,000 crore annually on the programs, which also include free rice and youth allowances, contributing to stronger families and local economic growth.

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