The "Paduke Kuteera Scheme" provides roadside cobblers engaged in repair work or footwear production with a steel-made kiosk (Paduke Kuteera) and a tool kit free of cost. The unit...
**Free Paduke Kuteera made of steel material with signage board display arrangement.**
**Free Tool Kit.**
**NOTE:** Unit cost for each Kuteera is ₹1,25,000/-.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be leather artisans.
The applicant should belongs to 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 among scheduled castes.
The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration Process:**
**Step-01:** Visit the official [Seva Sindhu Portal](https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/English).
**Step-02:** Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
**Step-03:** An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter the OTP to continue.
**Step-04:** Once your DigiLocker account is created, click "Allow" to proceed.
**Step-05:** Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, and enter the captcha, then click "Submit".
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be leather artisans.
1. The applicant should belongs to 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, Ka...
What are the benefits of Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka?
- **Free Paduke Kuteera made of steel material with signage board display arrangement.**
- **Free Tool Kit.**
**NOTE:** Unit cost for each Kuteera is ₹1,25,000/-.
How to apply online for Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka?
**Online**
> **Registration Process:**
**Step-01:** Visit the official [Seva Sindhu Portal](https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/English).
**Step-02:** Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
**Step-03:** An OTP will be s...