Rs 782.26 crore distributed to 12.72 lakh ineligible beneficiaries under KALIA scheme: CAG
The CAG report revealed that the previous BJD government in Odisha disbursed Rs 782.26 crore to 12.72 lakh ineligible beneficiaries under the KALIA scheme. Launched in December 2018, the scheme aimed to support farmers and landless agricultural households but faced implementation issues, leading to financial discrepancies and unplanned components.