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CM DK Shivakumar buys handmade cradle for granddaughter from Gruha Lakshmi beneficiary

CM DK Shivakumar buys handmade cradle for granddaughter from Gruha Lakshmi beneficiary
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

During a dialogue event in Bengaluru regarding the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, CM DK Shivakumar was impressed by the craft work and efforts of an individual from Kalaburagi. He purchased the handmade cradle, made of beads, for his granddaughter, giving ₹500. The beneficiary, M. S. Suvarnamma, started a small craft business using the funds from the scheme, selling items like bead cradles and pearl necklaces. She shared that her small enterprise has expanded to major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
DK ShivakumarGruha Lakshmi SchemeBengaluruCraftsWomen Empowerment