Subsidy Scheme for Self-help Groups of Minorities

The "Subsidy Scheme for Self-help Groups of Minorities" aimed at empowering minority women by providing financial support to Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The scheme offers a subsidy to...

Department: · Level: state · State: Karnataka

Benefits

- **Subsidy Amount:** 50% of the unit cost or a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- to the self-help groups. **NOTE:** - The subsidy will be adjusted against the repayment of the loan taken by the SHG from recognized financial institutions. - SHGs focusing on good internal loan repayment will be given higher priority for the subsidy.

Eligibility

1. The women in the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) should belong to the minority community. 1. All SHG members must be permanent residents of Karnataka. 1. The number of women in the Self-Help Group should be between 10 and 20. 1. Only one member per family is allowed in a women’s Self-Help Group. 1. The family income of the members of the women’s Self-Help Group should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-. 1. The age of the members of the women’s Self-Help Group should be between 18 and 55 years. 1. The women’s Self-Help Group must be registered with the Deputy Registrar. 1. Members of the Self-Help Group or their family members should not be employees of the State/Central Government. 1. Members of the Self-Help Group or their family members should not have availed of any loan or subsidy from the corporation in the last 5 years, except for the Arivu or foreign education loan schemes. 1. Members of Self-Help Groups should not be receiving support from the corporation. 1. The women’s Self-Help Group should hold regular meetings, with at least one meeting per month. 1. Self-Help Groups must be operational for at least 6 months to qualify for a corporation subsidy. 1. Self-Help Groups should maintain adeq...

How to Apply

**Online** **Step-01:** Applicant need to visits the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation [official website](https://kmdconline.karnataka.gov.in/Portal/home). **Step-02:** Click ["Apply Online"](https://kmdconline.karnataka.gov.in/Portal/login) and Enter "Mobile Number" and "Submit". **Step-03:** Enter "Aadhaar Number" Fill in the "Captcha" and Select "Next". **Step-04:** Applicant will get OTP in his/her Aadhaar Linked Mobile Number. **Step-05:** Enter "OTP" and select "Continue", After that Allow the official notice. **Step-06:** After verifying the Aadhaar again fill in the "OTP" and Submit. **Step-07:** Select the scheme "Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme" and fill in the basic details father's name, gender, qualification detail **Step-08:** Select "Next" Fill in the address detail and again select "Next". **Step-09:** Upload the required document passport-size photo, educational document, income certificate, etc. **Step-10:** Click "Proceed" and Select "Submit Application" and get an Application ID.

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