KALIA

Odisha: BJD’s ‘election weapon’ KALIA scheme wasted 170 crores on lakhs of ineligible beneficiaries

Odisha's BJD government identified 3.41 lakh ineligible beneficiaries in the KALIA scheme that has ensured their 2019 election victory.

BJP and BJD in a tussle over KALIA scheme payment to farmers in Odisha

KALIA is direct benefits transfer scheme launched by the BJD government in Odisha, providing Rs 10000 a year to poor and landless farmers.