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Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka

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 cost of each Kuteera is ₹1,25,000, and the scheme includes a signage board display arrangement.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 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/-.

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.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Are female artisans given any special reservation?

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

How do I apply for the scheme?

You can apply online via the Suvidha or Seva Sindhu portals.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Leather artisans belonging to SC sub-castes such as Arundathiyar, Chamar, Mochi, etc., are eligible.

What is the unit cost of the Paduke Kuteera?

The unit cost is [?]1,25,000.

Is there an age limit to apply?

Yes, applicants must be at least 18 years old.

What documents are required for the application?

Documents like Aadhaar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and Ration Card are required.

Can physically challenged artisans apply for the scheme?

Yes, 5% of the benefits are reserved for physically challenged candidates.

How are beneficiaries selected?

The District Co-Ordinator verifies applications, and the District Level Selection Committee finalizes the beneficiaries.

What happens after the selection of beneficiaries?

The list is forwarded to the Head Office for administrative approval and is then published for implementation.

What is the implementation process after approval?

Once approved, the kiosks and toolkits are distributed to the selected beneficiaries for immediate use.