Government Schemes of Karnataka

The Karnataka ELEVATE NxT Scheme, implemented by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), supports DeepTech startups across India with grant-in-aid of up to ₹1 crore. The government releases the grant in stages linked to milestones and provides mentorship to selected startups. Applications for ELEVATE NxT … Read more

Dhanashree Scheme, implemented by the Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC), provides eligible HIV positive and HIV affected women with a one time financial assistance of Rs. 45,000 to start self employment activities and create a sustainable source of income. Applications can be submitted through Bapuji Seva Kendra, Grama One, Bengaluru One, and Karnataka One … Read more

Chethana Scheme, implemented by the Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC) under the Women and Child Development Department, provides a one time financial incentive of Rs. 45,000 to support the rehabilitation and self employment of women engaged in sex work. Eligible applicants can submit their applications through Bapuji Seva Kendra, Grama One, Bangalore One, Karnataka … Read more

Chief Minister’s Vidyarthi Sahaaya Hasta Scheme is a Karnataka Government initiative that provides free competitive exam coaching to eligible students and aspirants preparing for UPSC, KPSC, and other government recruitment examinations. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Eligible candidates can apply online … Read more

Incentive Scheme for Sericulture Reelers, implemented by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (KMDC), provides financial assistance of up to Rs. 2 lakh to eligible minority silk reelers and spinners. The assistance includes a 50% subsidy component, making it easier for beneficiaries to strengthen their sericulture-based livelihood activities. Applications can be submitted online through the KMDC … Read more

Chief Minister Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme is an education assistance scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides annual scholarship support ranging from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 11,000 to eligible students belonging to farmer and allied worker families. Applications can be submitted through the SSP Portal using a valid FRUITS … Read more

Udyoga Nidhi Scheme is an employment-generation initiative announced by the Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Karnataka, to encourage businesses and industries to create new jobs in the state’s identified backward districts. Under the announced framework, eligible employers can receive an incentive of Rs. 2,500 per month for each new job created for up to … Read more

Shramika Nivasa Scheme is a worker housing initiative announced by the Labour Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme aims to encourage industries to develop residential facilities near workplaces, helping workers access affordable accommodation closer to their jobs. Detailed implementation guidelines are expected to be released by the government in the coming months. Karnataka Shramika Nivasa … Read more

Vidyarthi Sahayahasta Scheme is a newly announced admission-support initiative of the Government of Karnataka, unveiled on 15 August 2026 to improve access to professional education for students from rural government schools. Under the announcement, eligible students will receive the benefit of a 7.5% special horizontal reservation within the existing 15% rural reservation quota for professional … Read more

Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Program (RGEP) is a flagship startup-support initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, designed to help young Science and Engineering graduates turn innovative ideas into successful startups. Under the programme, 30 selected innovators receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 for 12 months (up to Rs. … Read more