Gruha Lakshmi Scheme Update 2026: Sankranti Fund Release & Major Disqualification List Out G5
The Karnataka state government has issued a dual update that has sent ripples across the state. While there is festive cheer for millions of women receiving their Gruha Lakshmi installments for the Sankranti festival, there is also a stern warning for those who have provided incorrect information to avail of government benefits.
1. Sankranti Gift: Gruha Lakshmi Installment Released
To mark the auspicious occasion of Makara Sankranti, the Department of Women and Child Development has processed the pending installments of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.
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Benefit: Eligible female heads of households will see ₹2,000 credited directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
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Festive Bonus: The government aims to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left without funds during the harvest festival, ensuring financial dignity for rural and urban women alike.
The Big Cleanup: 5 Lakh Names Cancelled
In a massive administrative crackdown, the state government has identified and removed approximately 5 lakh women from the Gruha Lakshmi beneficiary list. This decision follows a rigorous cross-verification process between the Food and Civil Supplies Department, the Transport Department, and the Revenue Department.
Why were these names cancelled?
The government has set strict eligibility criteria to ensure that only the “truly poor” receive financial aid. The 5 lakh individuals were disqualified based on the following findings:
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Ownership of Four-Wheelers (Cars): Anyone owning a four-wheeler (excluding commercial vehicles like taxis driven for a livelihood) is ineligible for BPL benefits and, by extension, the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.
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Land Ownership (Holada Vivara): Families holding significant agricultural land beyond the specified dry/wetland limits are being reclassified as APL (Above Poverty Line).
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Income Threshold: Individuals or families with an annual income exceeding ₹3 Lakhs have been flagged.
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Tax Payers: Any woman or her husband who files Income Tax (IT) returns is automatically disqualified.
Ration Card Cancellation Risk
The crackdown isn’t limited to the ₹2,000 monthly allowance. If a name is removed from the Gruha Lakshmi list due to “wealth indicators” (like owning a car or high income), their BPL Ration Card is also at risk of being cancelled or converted to APL.
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Impact: Cancellation of a BPL card means the loss of free rice under the Anna Bhagya scheme and subsidized healthcare benefits.
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Government Stance: “Public money must reach the needy. Those who own luxury items and have high incomes must voluntarily surrender their BPL cards,” stated department officials.
How to Check the Disqualified/Cancelled List
The government has reportedly released the “Revised Beneficiary List” and the “Cancelled List” at the local level. Citizens can verify their status through the following methods:
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Grama One / Karnataka One Centers: Visit your nearest service center with your Ration Card number to check your current status.
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Official Portal: Log in to the Ahara Karnataka portal to check the status of your Ration Card.
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SMS Alerts: The government is sending automated SMS notifications to the registered mobile numbers of disqualified individuals, citing the specific reason for removal (e.g., “Car ownership detected”).
Summary Table: Eligibility vs. Reality
| Criteria | Eligible | Disqualified (Current Crackdown) |
| Annual Income | Below ₹1.2 Lakh (for BPL) | Above ₹3 Lakh |
| Vehicle | Two-wheeler only | Owns a Car/SUV |
| Tax Status | Non-Taxpayer | Income Tax Payers |
| Government Job | No | Family member in Gov Job |
Gruhalakshmi Scheme 2025 Update: Government Releases New ₹2000 Installment for Women Beneficiaries Across Karnataka
While the release of funds for Sankranti brings relief to millions, the cancellation of 5 lakh names serves as a reminder of the government’s move toward strict verification. If your name has been wrongly cancelled despite meeting all criteria, you can submit an appeal with valid documents (Income Certificate and Self-Declaration) at your local Tehsildar office.
It is important to note that the government typically does not release a single public document containing the private names of all 5 lakh disqualified individuals for privacy reasons. Instead, they release District-wise Statistics and provide a portal where individuals can check their specific status using their Ration Card number.
Based on the recent government data regarding the cleanup of Gruha Lakshmi and BPL Ration Cards (due to car ownership, high income, or tax-paying status), here is the distribution and status information organized for you.
Estimated District-wise Disqualification Stats
The following table shows the districts with the highest number of flagged “ineligible” cards based on recent verification drives.
| District | Estimated Ineligible Cards Flagged | Primary Reason for Cancellation |
| Bengaluru (Urban/Rural) | 85,000+ | Car ownership & Income Tax Payers |
| Belagavi | 42,000+ | High Land Ownership & Income |
| Mysuru | 35,000+ | Car ownership & Annual Income > ₹3L |
| Tumakuru | 28,000+ | Income Threshold & GST Filers |
| Kalaburagi | 22,000+ | Land holdings & Inactive Cards |
| Mangaluru (DK) | 18,000+ | Income Tax & Business (GST) |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 15,000+ | Government Employees/Family |
| Others (Remaining) | ~255,000 | Various (Cars, Income, Death, Migration) |
How to Check the “Cancelled List” for Your Village
You can view the specific list of cancelled or suspended cards for your particular village or ward by following these steps on the official Ahara portal:
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Visit: ahara.kar.nic.in
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Go to: “e-Services” -> “e-Ration Card”
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Select: “Show Cancelled / Suspended List”
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Filter by: Select your District, Taluk, and Month.
| Column in Portal | What it Means |
| RC Number | Your 12-digit Ration Card Number |
| Member Name | The head of the family (usually the woman) |
| Reason | Why it was cancelled (e.g., “Income Tax,” “Car,” “Invalid Income”) |
| Status Date | The date the benefit was officially stopped |
KSRTC Revised Fares (Comparison Table)
Since you mentioned the KSRTC offer, here are the fixed prices for the coastal routes starting January 2026:
| Route | Ambari Utsav (₹) | Dream Class (₹) | Rajahamsa (₹) |
| Mangaluru ↔ Bengaluru | 1,350 | 1,200 | 650 |
| Udupi ↔ Bengaluru | 1,460 | 1,300 | 700 |
| Kundapura ↔ Bengaluru | 1,510 | 1,350 | 750 |
What should you do if your name is on the list?
If you believe your name was cancelled by mistake (e.g., you don’t actually own a car or your income is below ₹3 Lakh):
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Update KYC: Go to the Mahiti Kanaja or Seva Sindhu portal to check the exact reason.
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Appeal: Visit your local Grama One or Tehsildar Office with a fresh Income Certificate and a self-declaration form.
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Helpline: Dial 1902 for Gruha Lakshmi queries or 1800-425-9339 for Food Department (Ration Card) help.