e-Swathu Implementation Committee and Portal
Context
Department: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
Minister: Priyank Kharge
Update: A 12-member e-Swathu Implementation Committee formed to resolve implementation issues.
About e-Swathu Portal
- Launched in 2021 by of Karnataka
- Managed by RDPR Department
- Prevents property fraud in rural areas
- Tracks ownership changes – sale, inheritance, court cases
- Mandatory for rural property owners
- Facilitates E-Khata download
Key Features
- Confirms legal ownership
- Records history of ownership changes
- Tracks property details – area, usage, survey no.
- Info shared with GPs, Courts, Authorities
- Supports Kannada & English
Uses digital signatures only
Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme (Karnataka)
Purpose:
Supports OBC students from Karnataka pursuing post-matric (higher education) courses who are not in government hostels.
Eligibility:
- Karnataka residents
- Belong to OBC categories (as per State/GOI lists)
- Studying post-matric courses
- Students living 5+ km away from college (especially rural areas)
Benefits:
₹1500/month for 10 months (₹15,000/year) for food and accommodation.
Relevance to UPSC Aspirants:
- Not UPSC-specific, but helps reduce living expenses during higher education.
Indirect support by easing financial burdens, allowing more focus on UPSC prep.
New Karnataka School Admission Guidelines
- 50% seats in all schools are reserved for girls.
- If girls don’t fill 50%, remaining can go to boys as per reservation rules.
- No tests or interviews allowed for students or parents during admission.
- Schools must publicly display fee details on notice boards, websites, and SATS software.
- No extra (capitation) fee is allowed; violations will face fines and legal action.
- Admission process must be transparent – class-wise seat availability, fee, and schedule must be published.
- Reservation rules for SC, ST, and OBCs are mandatory.
- In aided schools run by SC/ST boards, 50% seats must go to their community children.
Strict legal action for any rule violations.
