The scheme is to provide maternity benefits to women belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. For first child the maternity benefit of ₹5,000 is provided in two instalments under PMMVY and second child, it is ₹6,000 is to be provided subject to second child is girl.
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.
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.
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.
Nari Adalat, a component of the “Sambal” sub-scheme under Mission Shakti, it aims to provide women with an alternate Grievance Redressal Mechanism for resolving cases of petty nature (harassment, subversion, curtailment of rights or entitlements) faced by them at Gram panchayat level.
Those beneficiaries who are sanctioned / approved for loan from the Banks for the purchase of Passenger Autorickshaw / Goods Vehicle / Taxi will be provided a subsidy of 33% of the value of the vehicle or a maximum subsidy of Rs. 2.5 Lakhs. Women will be given priority. Women will be given priority.
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.
This scheme envisages partnership with corporate aggregators like OLA and UBER to facilitate self-employment of rural youth through Radio Taxi and other successful cab transport ventures. Rural youth from SC/ST communities will be provided training, mentoring and other enhanced financial assistance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.