India, April 15 -- Almost 4,000 people in 16 parliamentary constituencies surveyed

A recent survey conducted by a civil society forum in Rajasthan ahead of the Lok Sabha election revealed a concerning finding: Entitlements and benefits from previous government schemes are allegedly no longer valid.

The forum launched an investigation to assess the efficacy and accessibility of government programmes aimed at assisting marginalised communities. However, their findings painted a bleak picture of inactive entitlements, leaving many vulnerable people without necessary assistance.

Among the 3,968 respondents surveyed across 16 of the 25 parliamentary constituencies, potential voters revealed that four out of the five benefits provided by the...