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Big Gift for Women's Empowerment: Applications Open for Udyogini and Other Schemes!
- •The Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation invites applications for various schemes to empower women economically.
- •The Udyogini scheme offers loans from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 3 lakhs for women aged 21-55 for self-employment.
- •SC/ST beneficiaries receive up to Rs. 2 lakhs or 75% subsidy, while others get up to Rs. 90,000 or 30% subsidy.
- •Chetana, Dhanashree, Transgender, and Former Devadasi Rehabilitation schemes provide Rs. 45,000 incentives.
- •Applications can be submitted online or offline; the deadline is October 31, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
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Women aged between 21 and 55 years can apply for loans ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 3 lakhs under the Udyogini scheme for 2026-27. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries receive a subsidy of up to Rs. 2 lakhs or 75% of the loan amount, while other categories receive a maximum of Rs. 90,000 or 30%.
The Chetana scheme offers a Rs. 45,000 incentive for oppressed women aged 20 to 55 to undertake income-generating activities. Similarly, the Dhanashree scheme provides a Rs. 45,000 incentive for HIV/AIDS-infected or affected women, and rehabilitation schemes for transgender persons and former Devadasi women also offer Rs. 45,000 each.
The last date to submit applications for these welfare schemes is October 31, 2026, until 5:30 PM. Applicants must link their mobile number to their Aadhaar, and Aadhaar seeding to their bank account is mandatory to successfully apply through designated centers.
