Karnataka to launch 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme for unemployed youth from Jan 1

The scheme is part of the Karnataka government's five main poll guarantees that were announced prior to the May 10 assembly election in the state.

Published on: Dec 15, 2023, 16:14:50 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka is rolling out the “Yuva Nidhi” scheme - which aims to provide monthly allowances to unemployed youth with degree and diplomas - from January 1 onwards.

Registration for the scheme is set to begin from December 26, news agency PTI reported. The scheme will provide ₹3,000 allowance per month for unemployed youth with a graduate degree, and ₹1,500 allowance for unemployed diploma holders, both in the age group of 18 to 25.

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Who is eligible to apply?

These are the following eligibility clauses that one must meet to be eligible to apply for the “Yuva Nidhi” scheme:

Applicant must have six months of graduation in the academic year 2022-23
Applicant must not be in higher education or any employment
Applicant should possess either a degree or a diploma.

Where can one apply for the scheme?

Interested applicants may go to the Seva Sindhu portal to register for the scheme.

How will money be transferred to beneficiaries?

Beneficiaries will be transferred subsidy amounts directly to their bank accounts through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) till they are employed. The scheme can assist the youth beneficiary for a maximum of two years.

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The scheme is part of the Karnataka government's five poll guarantees that were announced prior to the May 10 assembly election in the state, in which the Congress party won with a thumping majority.

The other four main election promises from the grand old party include 200 units of free power to all households under the Gruha Jyoti scheme, ₹2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, which comes under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, 10 kgs of free rice to every member of a BPL household - as part of the Anna Bhagya scheme and lastly, free travel for all women in public transport buses across the state.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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