Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme

Introduction

• Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme is the major employment generation scheme of Karnataka Government.
• The main objective behind launching Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme is to support and encourage unemployed youth of Karnataka to start their self employment activity.
• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited is the nodal department of this scheme.
• This Scheme is also called "Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Yojana" or "Karnataka Vehicle Purchase Subsidy Scheme" or "Karnataka Swawalambi Sarathi Scheme".
• Government of Karnataka will provide subsidy on purchase of vehicles so that unemployed youth can purchase it and be self employed.
• Subsidy on Purchase of Vehicle under Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme is applicable only for the purchase of Goods Vehicle, Taxi and Passenger Autorickshaw.
• Beneficiaries belonging to Minority Community, Schedule Caste, Other Backward Class and Schedule Tribe are eligible to get subsidy on vehicle purchase under Karnataka Government's Swawalambi Sarathi Scheme.
• Subsidy Provided on Vehicle Purchase under Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme are as follows :-

  Caste	Subsidy (On Vehicle Value)
  SC/ ST	Up to Rs. 4,00,000/- OR 75% of Vehicle Value.
  Minority	Up to Rs. 3,00,000/- OR 50% of Vehicle Value.
  OBC	Up to Rs. 3,00,000/- OR 50% of Vehicle Value.
  Subsidy on Passenger Autorickshaw will be Rs. 75,000/-.

• Facility of Loan for remaining cost of vehicle is also available from premier financial institutions under Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme.
• If the annual income of beneficiary family is more than Rs. 4,50,000/- then he/ she is not eligible to get subsidy on vehicle purchase.
• Applicant from the Age Group of 18 Years to 55 Years are only eligible to apply.
• Having a valid driving license is mandatorily needed.
• Application for the year 2023-2024 for Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme is live now till 03-10-2023.
• Eligible Beneficiary can apply for subsidy on vehicle purchase through Online Application Form which is available on KMDCL Online Application Management Portal.
• The last date to apply for Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme is 3rd of October 2023.

Benefits of Scheme

• The following benefits will be provided to all eligible beneficiaries under Karnataka Government's Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme :-

  Subsidy will be provided on the purchase of any one vehicle :- Passenger Autorickshaw. Goods Vehicle. Taxi. Subsidy of 75% or up to Rs. 4,00,000/- of Vehicle Cost will be provided to SC and ST Beneficiaries. Subsidy of 50% or up to Rs. 3,00,000/- of Vehicle Cost will be provided to OBC and Minority Beneficiaries. Subsidy of Rs. 75,000/- will be provided on Purchase of Passenger Autorickshaw. Facility of Loan is also available for remaining value/ cost of purchased vehicle.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Karnataka.
• The Age of Applicant should be between 18 Years to 55 Years.
• The Annual Family Income of Applicant should not be more than Rs. 4,50,000/-.
• Applicant should have Valid Driving License.
• Applicant should not be a Beneficiary of any other Scheme of KMDCL in last 5 years.
• Applicant should be belong to any of the below mentioned community :-
  • Minority Community.
  • Other Backward Class.
  • Schedule Caste.
  • Schedule Tribe.

Documents Required

• The below mentioned documents is needed at the time of applying for vehicle purchase subsidy under Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme of Karnataka Government :-
  • Residence Proof of Karnataka.
  • Passport Size Photo.
  • Certificate of Minority.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card.
  • Driving License.
  • Bank Account Details.
  • Quotation of Vehicle.
  • Self Declaration Form.
  • Mobile Number.

How to Apply

• Eligible Beneficiaries belonging to Minority Community, Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and Other Backward Class will apply for Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme through Online Application Form.
• Online Application Form of Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme is available on KMDCL Online Application Management Portal.
• Having a Mobile Number and Aadhar Card is mandatory to apply for this scheme.
• Enter the Mobile Number and Click on Submit.
• Portal will Verify the Mobile Number and Aadhar Card of Beneficiary through OTP Verification.
• Select Swavalambi Sarathi Yojana from scheme list after OTP verification.
• Click on Apply Online and Fill the below mentioned details step wise in Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme Online Application Form :-
  • Applicant Details.
  • Vehicle Details.
  • Bank Details.
  • Documents Upload.
  • Check the Summary.
• Click on Submit Button to Submit the Application Form of Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme.
• Submitted Application and Documents will verify by the selection panel.
• Selection Panel will finalise the list of Eligible Beneficiaries to get Subsidy on Vehicle Purchase under Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme of Karnataka Government.
• Beneficiary of Swavalambi Scheme will get subsidy amount in their bank account.
• Beneficiary can also check the Application Status of Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme Online.
• KMDCL Online Application Management Portal is open till 03-10-2023 for new application.
• Eligible Applicant can apply for Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme on or before 03-10-2023.

Important Links

• Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme Online Application Form.
• Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme Registration.
• Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme Application Status.
• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited Portal.
• Karnataka Swavalambi Sarathi Scheme Guidelines.
• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited App.
• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited District Office Contact Numbers.

Contact Details

• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited Whatsapp Helpline :- 08277799990.
• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited Helpline Number :- 080-22860999.
• Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited Helpdesk Email :-
  • kmdc.ho.info@karnataka.gov.in.
  • mwdhelpline@karnataka.gov.in.
  • info.kmdc@karnataka.gov.in.
• Karnataka Minorities Department Corporation Limited,
  No. 39-821, Subedhar Chatra Road,
  Sheshadripuram, Bengaluru,
  Karnataka - 5660001.