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Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme

The "Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme" provides financial assistance to houseless leather artisans for constructing Living cum Work Sheds through the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance: ₹2,50,000/- for construction.- Subsidy Amount: ₹2,20,000/- provided by the government.- Beneficiary Contribution: ₹30,000/-.

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 schedule castes.; The age of the applicant should be 18 years.; The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹32,000/- in rural areas and ₹87,600/- in urban areas.; The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except Training/Paaduke kuteera schemes.; The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of this scheme?

To provide financial assistance for constructing living cum work sheds for leather artisans.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Leather artisans belonging to specific sub-castes with sites or old houses in their names.

What is the subsidy provided?

A subsidy of [?]2,20,000 is provided, with a beneficiary contribution of [?]30,000/-.

What is the minimum age for eligibility?

The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Is a site or old house required to apply for this scheme?

Yes, the artisan must own a site, old house, or hut.

Are women artisans eligible for this scheme?

Yes, 33% of the seats are reserved for female artisans.

How can one apply for the scheme?

Applicants can apply through the Suvidha/Seva Sindhu portal.

Who verifies the application?

The District Co-Ordinator verifies the applications before submission to the MLAs.

What happens after the district-level selection committee's decision?

The list of approved beneficiaries is displayed on the notice boards.

What documents are required for applying?

Documents like Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate, ration card, and site Khatha certificate are required.