The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons b...
**Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers:** The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates, will be reimbursed the ESI and EPF contribution paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of тВ╣3,000/- per month per candidate. 1. **Reimbursement of Stipend paid to the apprentice trainees:** The stipend amount under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 paid to the Apprentice Trainees belonging to SC and ST categories, who are undergoing training for a period of One year Normal and Two years Comprehensive Training, will be reimbursed to the employer for a maximum limit of тВ╣5,000/- per month per candidate and subject to 2/3rd of the total amount paid by them. 1. **Reimbursement of salary for appointment after completion of Apprentice Training:** If the employer who has given apprentice training to the candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, employs the same candidates in permanent posts, 50% of the salary subject to a maximum limit of тВ╣7,000/- per month per candidate will be reimbursed to the employer for a period of two year. 1. **Reimbursement of salary paid by the employers:** The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates after 12th June 2024, will be reimbursed the salary paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of тВ╣6,000/- per month per candidate. 1. **Skill Development:** To organize skill trainings for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through the Department of Skill Development and encourage them to become self-reliant.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
Employment of the applicant should be in a private-sector industry or establishment.
SC/ST candidates undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, of 1961, are eligible for stipend reimbursement.
For candidates who complete an apprenticeship and are subsequently hired on a permanent basis, employers are eligible for reimbursement of a portion of the candidateтАЩs salary.
SC/ST candidates are eligible for skill development training organised by the Department of Skill Development, Government of Karnataka.
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**Online**
**Step 1:** Visit the [official website](https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/ashadeepa) of the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board.
Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board
**Step 2:** Scroll down and click on the 'Ashadeepa Scheme'.
**Step 3:** Click on '[Apply](https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/ashadeepaschemeform)' to apply for the scheme.
**Step 4:** A new page will open.
Fill out all the required fields, including details like the Name of Company/Firm/Establishment, Nature of Business, Name of the Managing Director/Partner, and other relevant information.
**Step 5:** Upload the required documents, such as the List of ESI numbers and List of EPF numbers of the employees.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Karnataka.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. Employment of the applicant should be in a private-sector industry or establishment.
1. SC/ST candidates undergoing apprenticeship t...
1. **Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers:** The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates, will be reimbursed the ESI and EPF contribution paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of тВ╣3,000/- per month per candidate....
**Online**
**Step 1:** Visit the [official website](https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/ashadeepa) of the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board. Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board
**Step 2:** Scroll down and click on the 'Ashadeepa Scheme&...