Rehabilitation of Ex-Devadasi Women
A programme by Karnataka State Women Development Corporation (KSWDC) (Karnataka State Women Development Corporation)
A direct incentive for ex-Devadasi women, alongside awareness and health camps, in 15 districts.
At a glance
| Best for | Ex-Devadasi women in the 15 scheme districts, listed in the Government of Karnataka surveys of 1993-94 and 2007-08 |
|---|---|
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About Rehabilitation of Ex-Devadasi Women
This scheme works to help ex-Devadasi women become financially independent. It runs in 15 districts of Karnataka. The corporation pays an incentive directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts for income-generating activities such as animal husbandry or a small shop. Awareness, legal and health camps also run in these districts.
What you get
- A direct incentive for an income-generating activity
- Awareness, legal and health camps in the scheme districts
Who can apply
- Permanent residents of Karnataka who are ex-Devadasi women
- Women whose names appear in the Government of Karnataka surveys of 1993-94 and 2007-08
- The scheme document sets an age floor of above 45 years; the web page does not state one
How selection works: A district committee chooses eligible beneficiaries.
How to apply: Applications go through Bapuji Seva Kendra, Grama One, Bangalore One or Karnataka One centres. For details, contact the Deputy Director of the Department of Women and Child Development or the Development Inspector of the district.
Where to apply
Other KSWDC programmes
- DhanashreeA direct incentive for women living with HIV to start an income-generating activity.
- Chetana SchemeA direct incentive for female sex workers to start an income-generating activity.
- Rehabilitation Programme for Transgender PersonsA direct incentive for transgender persons to start an income-generating activity.
- UdyoginiA subsidy on a bank loan for women who want to start a business or service activity.
- Interest Subsidy through Karnataka State Financial CorporationAn interest subsidy for women entrepreneurs who take a medium or large industry loan through KSFC.
- Gelathi SchemeAn interest-free loan with a part subsidy for acid attack survivors who want to self-employ.
- Women Training ProgrammeSkill training for economically backward women, under Karnataka's Mukhyamantri Kaushalya Karnataka guidelines.
- Gruhalakshmi Digital MarketingAn online platform where women entrepreneurs can market their products across Karnataka and beyond.
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