Economists caution that it is challenging to draw direct correlation between free travel and labour force participation. “When it comes to these kinds of policies, its going to be hard to isolate the benefits, as much as we would like to determine how cost-effective it is.
Economists say that as long as the Karnataka government makes an effort to identify the right beneficiaries for the five schemes and plug leakages, the expenditure can be easily met.
Several issues prevent centres and the larger scheme from effectively curbing domestic violence or providing adequate support to survivors, shows an analysis.
Bahutva Karnataka highlights religion, caste and gender based discrimination and atrocities as well as government policies in the state that undermine Karnataka’s diverse, syncretic culture, a just society and equitable progress for all.