Ashadeepa Scheme

1. Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers: The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates, will be reimbursed the ESI and EPF contribution paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of ₹3,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Reimbursement of Stipend paid to the apprentice trainees: The stipend amount under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 paid to the Apprentice Trainees belonging to SC and ST categories, who are undergoing training for a period of One year Normal and Two years Comprehensive Training, will be reimbursed to the employer for a maximum limit of ₹5,000/- per month per candidate and subject to 2/3rd of the total amount paid by them. 1. Reimbursement of salary for appointment after completion of Apprentice Training: If the employer who has given apprentice training to the candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, employs the same candidates in permanent posts, 50% of the salary subject to a maximum limit of ₹7,000/- per month per candidate will be reimbursed to the employer for a period of two year. 1. Reimbursement of salary paid by the employers: The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates after 12th June 2024, will be reimbursed the salary paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of ₹6,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Skill Development: To organize skill trainings for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through the Department of Skill Development and encourage them to become self-reliant.

1. The applicant should be a resident of Karnataka.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
3. Employment of the applicant should be in a private-sector industry or establishment.
4. SC/ST candidates undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, of 1961, are eligible for stipend reimbursement.
5. For candidates who complete an apprenticeship and are subsequently hired on a permanent basis, employers are eligible for reimbursement of a portion of the candidate’s salary.
6. SC/ST candidates are eligible for skill development training organised by the Department of Skill Development, Government of Karnataka.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board. Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board

Step 2: Scroll down and click on the 'Ashadeepa Scheme'.

Step 3: Click on 'Apply' to apply for the scheme.

Step 4: A new page will open. Fill out all the required fields, including details like the Name of Company/Firm/Establishment, Nature of Business, Name of the Managing Director/Partner, and other relevant information.

Step 5: Upload the required documents, such as the List of ESI numbers and List of EPF numbers of the employees.

Step 6: Click on Submit to complete the application process.