Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2021: Maitri Yojana Apply Online

Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2021 Online Registration; Apply Online for Maitri Yojana 2021

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The Karnataka Arundhati scheme has been announced by the state government of Karnataka with the aim of providing financial help to the families of Brahmin brides for their marriage. Under the Karnataka Arundhati Scheme, a financial help of Rs. 25000 will be provided to the brides belonging to Brahmin families who are financially backward and are not capable of bearing the expenses of the wedding.

Reportedly, The Karnataka Arundhati Scheme will be implemented by the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board. Under the Arundhati scheme, around 550 financially backward below the poverty line Brahmin families will be covered for financial support.

Those Brahmins who wish to avail the benefit under this scheme can do so by visiting the official website of the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Boards at https://ksbdb.karnataka.gov.in/. Keep reading the article for detailed steps for registration, application and other surrounding details of the Arundhati Scheme 2021.

How To Apply For The Karnataka Arundhati Scheme For Brahmin Brides 2021?

The daughters of Brahmin families living in the state of Karnataka who are going to get married and also want to avail the financial benefit under this scheme first need to register on the official portal of the State Brahmin Development Board.

Read and follow the below given detailed steps to register yourself for the Arundhati Yojana 2021-

Step 1: First of all the candidate needs to go to the official website of the State Brahmin Development Board at https://ksbdb.karnataka.gov.in/english. The candidates will then be able to see the homepage of the website.

You can either view this page in Kannada or English according to your preference by clicking the language option available near the top left corner of the web page.

Step 2: On the homepage of the website, you will be able to see the ‘Sign In’ option on the top left corner of the webpage. Click on this option.

Step 3: After clicking on the ‘Sign In’ option, you will be directed to a new portal.

Step 3: In the sign in portal, the candidate will be required to enter his/her email ID on which he/she wishes for further communication.

Step 4: Next, the candidate will be required to enter his/her password for the portal. If in case the candidate does not remember the password, he/she may click the ‘Forgot password’ option present on the bottom right of the login window.

Step 5: Next enter the generated captcha and click on the ‘Sign In’ button.

Step 6: After signing in, a new page will open in front of you which will list the various schemes of the government of Karnataka.

Step 7: From the list, choose ‘Arundhati Scheme’.

Step 8: The registration form for the Karnataka Arundhati Scheme will now appear on your page.

Step 9: After filling in the required details carefully, the candidate needs to submit the form. The candidate will hence be registered for the Arundhati Yojana 2021.

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The Maitri Yojana or The Maitreyi Yojana

Along with the Karnataka Arundhati Scheme, the state government of Karnataka also launched the Maitri Yojana or the Maitreyi Yojana with the similar objective to extend monetary support to the impoverished Brahmin families of the state of Karnataka who cannot bear the expenses of getting their daughters married.

The government stated that the primal reason behind the launch of the two schemes, namely the Arundhati Scheme and the Maitri Scheme, was the upliftment of financially weak sections of the state, especially the priests and Brahmins who had suffered a lot during the pandemic due to uncertainty of work.

Under these schemes, the economically backward priests who want to get their daughters married can get upto Rs. 3 lakh as financial help from the state government of Karnataka.

Overview Of The Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2021 For Brahmin Brides

Name of the scheme	Karnataka Arundhati Scheme
Alternative scheme	Maitri Scheme
Launched by	The state government of Karnataka
Year of launch	2021
Government department concerned	Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board
Objective of the scheme	To provide financial support to the daughters of the financially backward Brahmin families for their marriage
Beneficiaries of the scheme	Brides of the Brahmin community
Amount of financial assistance being provided by both schemes	Under Arundhati Scheme- Rs. 25,000 Under Maitri scheme- Rs. 3,00,000
Mode of application	Online mode
Official website for registration and application	https://ksbdb.karnataka.gov.in
Article category	Karnataka Government scheme

What Is The Eligibility Criteria For The Karnataka Arundhati Yojana 2021?

For availing the financial benefit under the Arundhati Scheme as well as the Maitri Scheme, the candidates first need to meet the following eligibility criteria which have been established by the government of Karnataka and the Brahmin Development Board-

Only the candidates who are permanent residents of Karnataka can avail the benefits under the scheme.
The applying candidate should belong to the Brahmin community of the state.
The benefits of the scheme are only for the economically poor applicants who are below the poverty line (BPL).
The technically poor class of Brahmins of the state can also take advantage of the scheme.
The bride should be from a Brahmin family and the marriage in consideration should be her first marriage.
The married couple availing the benefit of the scheme must stay married for a stipulated period of time.

The announcement of the two schemes saw a lot of political uproar. The opposition parties claimed that the Arundhati scheme was biased and promoted the caste system.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I apply for the Arundhati scheme if I live outside the state of Karnataka?

Ans. No, the scheme is limited to the residents of Karnataka.

Q2. What documents do I need for registering under the Arundhati scheme 2021?

Ans. Aadhar card, income certificate, BPL (Below Poverty Line) certificate, Bank account details.

Q3. Is the Arundhati scheme applicable for the marriage of Brahmin sons?

Ans. No, only Brahmin daughters can avail the benefits of this scheme.

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