Sarkari Yojana

Griha Lakshmi Scheme

Karnataka
Quick Summary: Karnataka's Griha Lakshmi scheme pays ₹2,000/- a month to women listed as head of the family on a BPL or APL ration card. Women can apply free online on Seva Sindhu or at Grama One, Bangalore One, Karnataka One or BBMP offices.

About Griha Lakshmi Scheme

Karnataka’s Department of Women and Child Development runs “Griha Lakshmi” to empower women who head their households by giving them financial help. Eligible women get ₹2,000/- every month to meet household costs and live better. The scheme covers women named as head of the family on the ration card, whether the family holds a Below Poverty Line (BPL) or Above Poverty Line (APL) card.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Karnataka State Women Development Corporation

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Griha Lakshmi Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only women can apply

Only women can apply.

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She must be named as the family head…

She must be named as the family head on the ration card.

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She has to be the head of the…

She has to be the head of the family according to the ration card (BPL or APL).

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Her family must reside in Karnataka

Her family must reside in Karnataka. Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation

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Priority goes to women from BPL families

Priority goes to women from BPL families.

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If the head of the family dies, the…

If the head of the family dies, the next eligible woman in the family may be registered.

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

Benefits Provided

Griha Lakshmi Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Beneficiaries receive ₹2,000/- each month

Beneficiaries receive ₹2,000/- each month.

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Payment is made directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked…

Payment is made directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account (DBT), or by RTGS for accounts not linked to Aadhaar.

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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A copy of the ration card naming the…

A copy of the ration card naming the woman as family head.

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A copy of the beneficiary's Aadhaar Card

A copy of the beneficiary's Aadhaar Card.

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The passbook of the Aadhaar-linked bank account, or…

The passbook of the Aadhaar-linked bank account, or RTGS details for accounts not linked to Aadhaar.

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Any document that proves residence in Karnataka

Any document that proves residence in Karnataka.

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An income certificate (where applicable)

An income certificate (where applicable).

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A self-declaration form confirming she heads the household

A self-declaration form confirming she heads the household.

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The husband's death certificate (for widows, where applicable)

The husband's death certificate (for widows, where applicable).

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Griha Lakshmi Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the official Seva Sindhu Guarantee Schemes…

Go to the official Seva Sindhu Guarantee Schemes Portal.

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Sign up on the portal with your Aadhaar…

Sign up on the portal with your Aadhaar Number and Mobile Number.

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Log in with the credentials set up at…

Log in with the credentials set up at registration and open the scheme's online application form.

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Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required…

Complete all mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the stated format and size. Check everything you have entered and uploaded, and correct any errors.

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Accept the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy…

Accept the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy (if any), then press "Submit" or "Apply". A confirmation message will follow; keep the application reference number for tracking.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Griha Lakshmi Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the nearest Grama One, Bangalore One,…

Go to the nearest Grama One, Bangalore One, Karnataka One, or BBMP Ward Office, or wait for government-appointed representatives who visit homes to enrol beneficiaries.

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Ask for a printed copy of the application…

Ask for a printed copy of the application form in the prescribed format.

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Complete all mandatory fields and attach copies of…

Complete all mandatory fields and attach copies of the required documents (self-attest, if required).

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Give the completed and signed form along with…

Give the completed and signed form along with the documents to the staff, within any prescribed period. Applying costs nothing. Enrolment has no deadline, so beneficiaries may register whenever they wish.

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

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- The families where the head of the household is a male.
- The families where the woman head is paying income tax or GST.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References