Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme Karnataka

The "Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme" aims to provide financial assistance to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in the leather industry. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence by enabling these women to start or expand business activities related to leatherwork. A group of 10 members receives financial support under this scheme. This scheme is a significant initiative by the Karnataka government, executed through LIDKAR, to empower women artisans, particularly those from specific Scheduled Castes, by fostering entrepreneurship in the traditional leather sector. It addresses the economic challenges faced by these communities by offering crucial financial support that allows them to either initiate new leather-related businesses or scale up existing ones. The program's design, focusing on Self-Help Groups, leverages collective strength while providing individual financial benefits, thereby ensuring sustainable livelihoods and contributing to regional economic development. By promoting self-employment and skill development, the Kayaka Spoorthi Scheme aligns with broader goals of social equity and economic upliftment for marginalized sections of society.