Karnataka Govt’s free shoe scheme under fire: Poor-quality footwear triggers Lokayukta probe

Karnataka Govt’s free shoe scheme under fire: Poor-quality footwear triggers Lokayukta probe

DHARWAD: Allegations of irregularities in the Karnataka government’s scheme to provide free shoes and socks to students in government schools have raised questions about supply quality and this year’s procurement process. The controversy came to light after several students reportedly found that the shoes supplied to them developed serious defects within days of being worn. In one reported instance, shoes allegedly began tearing within just thre…