Sarkari Yojana
Ashadeepa Scheme
About Ashadeepa Scheme
Announced by the Government of Karnataka in its 2017-18 budget, the “Ashadeepa Scheme” nudges private industries and companies to hire people from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, in the interest of social justice. It is carried out through the “Karnataka State Workers Welfare and Social Security (Ashadeepa Scheme) Society (R).” Objectives:
- Opening up private-sector jobs for SC and ST candidates.
- Uplifting the socio – economic status of SCs and STs.
- Promoting the hiring of SCs and STs in private establishments/factories etc. by paying back employers’ contributions towards Salary, ESI and EPF, thus offering them financial help.
- Paying back employers for the Stipendiary amount given to apprentice trainees.
- Paying back the salary of a candidate whom the employer takes on after apprentice training.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Karnataka State Workers Welfare And Social Security (Ashadeepa Scheme) Society (R)
Individual
01 Apr 2017
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ashadeepa Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must reside in Karnataka
Applicants must reside in Karnataka.
Applicants must come from the Scheduled Castes (SC)…
Applicants must come from the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
The applicant must be employed in a private-sector…
The applicant must be employed in a private-sector industry or establishment.
Stipend reimbursement is available for SC/ST candidates doing…
Stipend reimbursement is available for SC/ST candidates doing apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, of 1961.
Where a candidate finishes an apprenticeship and is…
Where a candidate finishes an apprenticeship and is then given a permanent job, the employer can claim back part of that candidate's salary.
SC/ST candidates may attend skill development training conducted…
SC/ST candidates may attend skill development training conducted by the Department of Skill Development, Government of Karnataka.
Benefits Provided
Ashadeepa Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
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1. Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers: Private employers taking on new SC and ST candidates get back the ESI and EPF contributions they pay for 2 years, capped at ₹3,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Reimbursement of Stipend paid to the apprentice trainees: Employers are refunded the stipend paid under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 to SC and ST Apprentice Trainees undergoing One year Normal or Two years Comprehensive Training, up to ₹5,000/- per month per candidate and limited to 2/3rd of the total paid. 1. Reimbursement of salary for appointment after completion of Apprentice Training: When an employer who trained SC and ST apprentices appoints those same candidates to permanent posts, 50% of their salary, capped at ₹7,000/- per month per candidate, is refunded to the employer for two year. 1. Reimbursement of salary paid by the employers: Private employers hiring new SC and ST candidates after 12th June 2024 are refunded the salary paid for 2 years, up to ₹6,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Skill Development: Skill trainings for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are arranged through the Department of Skill Development to help them become self-reliant.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card as proof of identity
Aadhaar Card as proof of identity
Certificate confirming caste
Certificate confirming caste
Evidence of employment
Evidence of employment
Particulars of the apprenticeship (where relevant)
Particulars of the apprenticeship (where relevant)
Bank account information
Bank account information
Evidence of ESI and EPF contributions made
Evidence of ESI and EPF contributions made
Records of salary or stipend paid
Records of salary or stipend paid
Any further documents called for
Any further documents called for
2017-04-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Ashadeepa Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Open the official website of the Karnataka State…
Open the official website of the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board. Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board
Scroll down the page and select 'Ashadeepa Scheme'
Scroll down the page and select 'Ashadeepa Scheme'.
Press 'Apply' to begin the application
Press 'Apply' to begin the application.
On the page that opens, complete every required…
On the page that opens, complete every required field, such as the Name of Company/Firm/Establishment, Nature of Business, Name of the Managing Director/Partner and other relevant particulars.
Upload the necessary documents, for example the List…
Upload the necessary documents, for example the List of ESI numbers and List of EPF numbers of employees.
Press Submit to finish applying
Press Submit to finish applying.
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
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