Sarkari Yojana

Direct Loan Scheme Karnataka

Karnataka
Quick Summary: The Direct Loan Scheme of Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation helps unemployed SC leather artisans start small businesses with a ₹1,00,000/- unit cost, half subsidy and half loan. The loan is repaid in 24 instalments at 4% interest.

About Direct Loan Scheme Karnataka

Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd, working under the Department of Social Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, runs the “Direct Loan Scheme”. It extends financial help to jobless scheduled caste members of the leather artisan community so they can launch small businesses. By giving artisans access to capital for starting or growing small-scale enterprises, the scheme seeks to empower them and better their livelihoods.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Direct Loan Scheme Karnataka, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only leather artisans may apply

Only leather artisans may apply.

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The applicant must be from one of these…

The applicant must be from one of these scheduled caste sub-castes: Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka.

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The applicant must be 18 years of age

The applicant must be 18 years of age.

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Yearly family income must stay within ₹30,000/- for…

Yearly family income must stay within ₹30,000/- for rural areas and ₹25,000/- for urban areas.

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Neither the applicant nor any family member should…

Neither the applicant nor any family member should have availed benefits from other schemes, apart from training programs.

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No family member should hold a job in…

No family member should hold a job in a government or semi-government organization.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Direct Loan Scheme Karnataka provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Assistance is split as 50% subsidy and 50%…

Assistance is split as 50% subsidy and 50% loan.

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The unit cost in total comes to ₹1,00,000/-

The unit cost in total comes to ₹1,00,000/-.

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The loan is repaid in 24 equal installments…

The loan is repaid in 24 equal installments carrying 4% interest.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The applicant's Aadhaar Card

The applicant's Aadhaar Card.

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A Caste Certificate bearing its RD number

A Caste Certificate bearing its RD number.

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A certificate of Annual Income

A certificate of Annual Income.

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The family Ration Card

The family Ration Card.

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Passport-size photographs of both the applicant and his/her…

Passport-size photographs of both the applicant and his/her spouse.

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The applicant's Bank Passbook

The applicant's Bank Passbook.

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A Detailed Project Report for the venture

A Detailed Project Report for the venture.

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A Profession Certificate/Skill Test Certificate (granted by the…

A Profession Certificate/Skill Test Certificate (granted by the Corporation's Technical section committee).

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The required Loan Documents

The required Loan Documents.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Direct Loan Scheme Karnataka through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration Process:

Step-01: Open the official Seva Sindhu Portal.

Step-02: Select "New Users Register Here", then type your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.

Step-03: An OTP arrives on the mobile number linked to Aadhaar; key it in to move ahead.

Step-04: When the DigiLocker account has been set up, press "Allow" to continue.

Step-05: Provide your email ID and mobile number, set a password, type the captcha and press "Submit".

Step-06: OTPs are sent to your email and your mobile number; enter both and choose "Validate".

Step-07: After validation, a message confirms that registration has succeeded.



Applying for a Scheme:

Step-01: Open the Seva Sindhu Portal and choose "Department & Services".

Step-02: Pick the "Social Welfare Department" and then the "Direct Loan Scheme"

Step-03: Press "Apply Online" and provide your registered email ID/mobile number along with the OTP.

Step-04: Choose the scheme and fill in personal, address and bank details as asked.

Step-05: On submission an Application ID is issued, which lets you follow the status of your application on the portal.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References