Government Schemes in Karnataka
Explore 57 state government schemes for Karnataka, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community
The scheme "Incentive for Intra Caste Marriage within the Scheduled Tribe Community" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides an incentive of ₹2,00,000/- to couples who are both from the Scheduled Tribe community but belong to different sub-caste.
Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Accident Assistance'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that aims to provide compensation of a certain amount both from the employer and the Board.
Arivu Education Loan Scheme
The "Arivu Education Loan Scheme," launched by the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, and implemented by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation, offers loans to students pursuing professional courses like MBBS, B.E., B.Tech., MBA, MCA, LLB, and others in various fields
Ashadeepa Scheme
The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice.
Assistance For Major Ailments (Karmika Chikitsa Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Assistance For Major Ailments (Karmika Chikitsa Bhagya)'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial support to registered construction workers and their dependents for medical expenses related to specified major ailments.
Bhagyalaxmi Scheme
The prime goal of this scheme aims to promote the birth of girl children in below poverty line(BPL) families and to raise the status of the girl child in the family in particular and society in general. Financial assistance is provided to the girl child through her mother/father or natural guardian.
Charmashilpa Scheme
The "Charmashilpa Scheme" aims to modernize the leather artisans' production methods by offering financial assistance to setup mechanized production units. This support helps leather artisan SHGs and cooperative societies enhance the quality of their products, making them more competitive.
Community Based Training Scheme
The "Community Based Training Scheme" aims to provide training in heavy vehicle driving, shorthand, security services, office soft skills, retail sales, and beauty parlor courses (male & female) to unemployed young men and women belonging to minority communities for self-employment or employment.
Continuation of Pension (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Continuation of Pension'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have paid subscriptions for at least three (3) years.
Direct Loan Scheme Karnataka
The "Direct Loan Scheme" offers financial assistance to unemployed scheduled caste individuals from the leather artisan community to start small businesses.
Direct Loans For Business Enterprise
Direct Loans For Business Enterprise Scheme is implemented by Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited. Under this scheme, loans will be provided to eligible entrepreneurs to start or expand their businesses by mortgaging property (building or land).
Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension to beneficiaries partially disabled due to worksite accidents or diseases, with an additional ex-gratia payment based on disability percentage.
Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme
The "Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme" provides financial assistance to houseless leather artisans for constructing Living cum Work Sheds through the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.
Financial Assistance to the Teachers/Lecturers Children who taken loan from Nationalised Banks for studying Medical/Engineering Courses
The “Financial Assistance to the Teachers/Lecturers Children who taken loan from Nationalised Banks for studying Medical/Engineering Courses” aims to provide financial assistance to the children of teachers/lecturers working in govt. & aided primary, secondary, graduate, & post-graduate institution.
Financial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme)
The "Financial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme)" provides financial assistance to traditional artisans of the Vishwakarma community in Karnataka. The scheme aims to help these artisans purchase modern tools & upgrade their technological skills to enhance their trade.
Funeral and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Funeral and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the nominee of a deceased registered construction worker to cover funeral expenses and an ex-gratia payment to alleviate financial hardship.
Griha Lakshmi Scheme
The scheme "Griha Lakshmi" aims to provide financial assistance to women heads of households in Karnataka. The scheme offers a monthly benefit of ₹2,000/- to eligible women, helping them manage household expenses and improve their economic stability.
Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives of ₹3.00 lakh for men,₹5.00 lakh for women to the Devadasi's Children who are Married Couples.
Incentive For The Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe
The scheme "Incentive for the Devadasi Children’s Marriage to Schedule Tribe" by the Govt of Karnataka provides incentives for the marriage of Devadasi's ST children. Couples married on or after 01-04-2019 are given an incentive of ₹8 Lakh, i.e. ₹3 Lakh for groom and ₹5 Lakh for bride.
Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple
The Social Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka has launched the "Incentive for the Inter Caste Marriage Couple", which offers incentives to couples belonging to the SC community and Non-SC. The scheme aims to promote inter-caste marriages and provide financial assistance to the couples
Incentive For The Inter Caste Marriage Couple (Scheduled Tribe)
The "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage Couple" scheme was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka. The scheme provides incentives to the couple in which one spouse is from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the other spouse is non-ST. An incentive of ₹5,50,000/- is provided to the couple.
Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community
The Karnataka Social Welfare Department provides an incentive to promote intra-caste marriages within different sub-castes of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka gives incentives to the remarried widows belonging to SC Community. The incentive amount is ₹ 3 Lakh.
Incentive For The Simple Marriage
The Social Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka has launched the Simple Marriage scheme, which offers incentives to couples belonging to the SC community. The scheme aims to promote the idea of simple marriages and provide financial assistance to eligible couples.
Incentive For The Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe)
The scheme "Incentive for the Simple Marriage" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides an incentive of ₹50,000/- to ST individuals residing in Karnataka who marry another ST individual on or after 11th August 2015.
Incentive Scheme for Sericulture Reelers
The "Incentive Scheme for Sericulture Reelers" is aimed at improving the financial condition of minority communities involved in silk reeling and spinning. The corporation will provide loans to support working capital and basic infrastructure for silk spinners.
Interest Subsidy Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs
The scheme aims to encourage SC/ST entrepreneurs to establish micro or small-scale service enterprises & to expand, diversify, or modernize their existing units. Under this scheme, a loan amount ranging from a min. of ₹20.00 lakhs to a max. of ₹1,000.00 lakhs is provided at an interest rate of 4%.
Interest Subvention Scheme
The scheme aims to provide institutional credit for capital investments at reasonable interest rates and is implemented through the Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC) in the state.
Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka
The “Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana” aims to sustain and develop the handloom weaving skills of existing weavers and to attract young talent to the industry, thus preserving the rich cultural heritage of handloom weaving in Karnataka.
Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme Karnataka
The "Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme" aims to provide financial assistance to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in the leather industry. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence by enabling these women to start or expand business activities related to leatherwork.
Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy)
The Karnataka Forest Department launched 'Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY)' in 2011-12 to encourage farmers and the public to increase forest and tree cover by providing subsidized seedlings and monetary incentives for planting
Madilu Kit
The Madilu Programme is a government initiative focused on empowering rural communities through skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities. It aims to create sustainable livelihoods, reduce poverty, and enhance social and economic well-being in rural areas.
Marketing Assistance Scheme
The "Marketing Assistance Scheme" aims to empower SC leather artisans by enabling them to market their products through Lidkar Leather Emporia under the Lidkar brand. It helps artisans avoid exploitation by private dealers and provides regular procurement of their products based on demand.
Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Marriage Assistance'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial support to registered construction workers for the marriage expenses of their own or their two (2) dependent children's marriages.
Maternity Benefit/Delivery Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Maternity Benefit/Delivery Assistance'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered women construction workers for the birth of upto two (2) children.
Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya) (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Medical Assistance (Karmika Arogya Bhagya)'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered construction workers and their dependents for hospitalisation expenses in recognised hospitals.
National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm
The Mission was launched with the aim to enhance the edible oilseeds production and oils availability in the country by harnessing Oil Palm area expansion, increasing CPO production and to reduce import burden on edible oils.
Nekar Samman Yojana
In 2020 amidst the Covid pandemic, Chief Minister of Karnataka launched a mega scheme Karnataka Nekar Samman Yojana. It was a relief scheme to provide financial support to destitute weaver of state engaged in the handloom and textile industry whose livelihood was adversely affected by the pandemic.
Overseas Educational Loan Scheme
The "Overseas Educational Loan Scheme" objective is to provide financial/loan assistance to students belonging to minority communities who are pursuing graduate or postgraduate degree courses in recognized universities abroad.
Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka
The "Paduke Kuteera Scheme" provides roadside cobblers engaged in repair work or footwear production with a steel-made kiosk (Paduke Kuteera) and a tool kit free of cost. The unit cost of each Kuteera is ₹1,25,000, and the scheme includes a signage board display arrangement.
Pension Scheme (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have reached 60 years of age and is a beneficiary of the Board for at least 3 years.
Prabhuddha Overseas Scholarship
The PRABHUDDHA OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP scheme selects around 250 undergraduate and 150 postgraduate and PhD students from the SC/ST communities, providing them with financial assistance. The initiative aims to support deserving students in pursuing their academic aspirations.
Santwana Scheme - Karnataka
The "Santwana Scheme" offers loans to religious minority individuals whose houses or shops have been destroyed by natural calamities or communal violence. The scheme provides up to ₹5,00,000/- per unit, with 50% as a loan and 50% as a subsidy
Self Employment Scheme
Under this scheme, Subsidies will be provided to the religious minority communities with the help of Nationalized / Scheduled banks to start or improve a small-scale handicraft industry, service sector, and agro-based activities.
Shrama Shakthi Scheme
Under the Shrama Shakthi Loan scheme, religious minority community entrepreneurs will be trained in artistic and technical skills and will be provided a loan of ₹50,000/- with a 4% rate of interest, to be paid in 36 installments.
Shramashakthi Special Women's Scheme
The "Shramashakthi Special Women's Scheme" is a special scheme for the economic empowerment of widowed, divorced, unmarried women of the minority community.
Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme
The "Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme" aims to promote economic self-reliance among the Sikhligara community, the Corporation will provide a subsidy and a subsidy of 33% of the vehicle cost for purchasing goods tempos, or vehicles to economically backward of Karnataka state.
Skill Development Training Karnataka
The Skill Development Training program aims to equip artisans with the skills necessary for the manufacture of footwear and leather goods. The project promotes the leather industry while enhancing the livelihoods of artisans.
Skill Upgradation Program Karnataka
The "Skill Upgradation Program Karnataka" scheme aims to upgrade the skills of artisans in leather technology, footwear/leather goods making, and designing by sending them for advanced training at renowned institutions like CFTI Chennai, CLRI, and Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology.
Stipend To Law Graduates
Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Govt of Karnataka will give a stipend to the Law Graduates belonging to SC/ST Community residing in Karnataka. This will help them to practice law in various courts and training courses will also be organized under the guidance of senior advocates.
Subsidy Scheme for Self-help Groups of Minorities
The "Subsidy Scheme for Self-help Groups of Minorities" aimed at empowering minority women by providing financial support to Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The scheme offers a subsidy to SHGs engaged in various self-employment activities, promoting economic self-reliance among minority women.
Supply of Tool Kits to their Trained Workers
The A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board launched a welfare scheme "Supply of Tool Kits Karnataka" provides toolkits to construction workers who have undergone skill upgradation training in trades such as masonry, electrical, and plumbing.
Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige
The "Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige" aims to assist SC leather artisans in establishing their own showrooms or mobile vans to sell their products directly to consumers. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy depending on the location of the business.
Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Thayi Magu Sahaya Hastha'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to registered women construction workers for pre-school education and nutritional support of their child for up to 3 years after delivery.
Udyogini Scheme
Udyogini is an innovative scheme to assist women in gaining self-reliance and economic independence through self-employment, mainly through trade and the service sector. It also provides for a subsidy on loans for undertaking business activities/ micro enterprises through banks, etc.
Vidyasiri food And Accommodation Scholarship Scheme
Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme (VFAS) is a government initiative in Karnataka that provides financial assistance to students belonging to backward classes pursuing post-matric courses in recognized institutions. Scheme offers a monthly stipend of Rs. 1,500 for10 months
Vrutti Protsaha Loan Scheme
The "Vrutti Protsaha Loan Scheme" is an initiative by the Karnataka Minority Development Corporation (KMDC) to promote self-employment and economic activities among minority communities. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible individuals from minority communities.
Central Schemes Available in Karnataka
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government schemes are available in Karnataka?
There are 57 state-specific government schemes listed for Karnataka, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Karnataka can also apply for.
Can Karnataka residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Karnataka are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Karnataka government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Karnataka?
Use the government scheme finder to answer a few questions about your age, occupation and category — it instantly shows the Karnataka state and central schemes you are likely eligible for.