The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice.
The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice.
The "Ashadeepa Scheme" was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice. The scheme is implemented through the "Karnataka State Workers Welfare and Social Security (Ashadeepa Scheme) Society (R)."
Objectives:
To create employment opportunities to the candidates belonging to SC and ST categories in the private sector.
To improve the socio – economic conditions of SCs and STs.
To encourage the employment of SCs and STs, in private sectors establishments/factories etc., by reimbursing the contribution paid by the employers towards Salary, ESI and EPF paid by them, thereby providing financial assistance.
To reimburse the Stipendiary amount paid to the apprentice trainees by the employer.
To reimburse the salary paid to the candidate if the employer recruits the same candidate after apprentice training.
1. Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers: The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates, will be reimbursed the ESI and EPF contribution paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of ₹3,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Reimbursement of Stipend paid to the apprentice trainees: The stipend amount under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 paid to the Apprentice Trainees belonging to SC and ST categories, who are undergoing training for a period of One year Normal and Two years Comprehensive Training, will be reimbursed to the employer for a maximum limit of ₹5,000/- per month per candidate and subject to 2/3rd of the total amount paid by them. 1. Reimbursement of salary for appointment after completion of Apprentice Training: If the employer who has given apprentice training to the candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, employs the same candidates in permanent posts, 50% of the salary subject to a maximum limit of ₹7,000/- per month per candidate will be reimbursed to the employer for a period of two year. 1. Reimbursement of salary paid by the employers: The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates after 12th June 2024, will be reimbursed the salary paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of ₹6,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Skill Development: To organize skill trainings for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through the Department of Skill Development and encourage them to become self-reliant.
Step 1: Online — Step 1
Visit the official website of the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board. Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board
Step 2: Online — Step 2
Scroll down and click on the 'Ashadeepa Scheme'.
Step 3: Online — Step 3
Click on 'Apply' to apply for the scheme.
Step 4: Online — Step 4
A new page will open. Fill out all the required fields, including details like the Name of Company/Firm/Establishment, Nature of Business, Name of the Managing Director/Partner, and other relevant information.
Step 5: Online — Step 5
Upload the required documents, such as the List of ESI numbers and List of EPF numbers of the employees.
Step 6: Online — Step 6
Click on Submit to complete the application process.
The Ashadeepa Scheme is a government initiative launched in 2017–18 to encourage private sector employers in Karnataka to hire candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, by offering financial reimbursements.
The scheme is implemented by the Karnataka State Workers Welfare and Social Security (Ashadeepa Scheme) Society (R) under the Labour Department of Karnataka.
The scheme aims to create employment opportunities for SC/ST candidates in the private sector and improve their socio-economic condition through job placements and skill training.
Employers receive reimbursements for: - ESI & EPF contributions - Stipends paid during apprenticeship - Salaries of newly hired SC/ST candidates - Salaries post-apprenticeship recruitment
To be eligible, the candidate must: - Be a resident of Karnataka - Belong to the SC or ST category - Be employed in a private-sector company or industry
Yes. SC/ST candidates undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, are eligible for stipend reimbursement to the employer.
Employers are reimbursed up to ₹5,000 per month per apprentice, subject to 2/3rd of the actual stipend paid during one-year normal or two-year comprehensive training.
If an SC/ST apprentice is hired permanently, the employer is reimbursed 50% of the salary, up to ₹7,000/month, for a period of two years.
Yes. For SC/ST candidates directly employed after June 12, 2024, the employer is eligible for salary reimbursement up to ₹6,000/month for two years.
Employers can claim reimbursement up to ₹3,000 per month per candidate for 2 years for contributions made towards ESI and EPF.
Yes. The scheme supports Skill Development Training for SC/ST candidates through the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Karnataka.
No. The application must be submitted by the employer, not the individual candidate.
Employers can apply online via the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board website by filling out the Ashadeepa Scheme form and uploading required documents. https://kbocwwb.karnataka.gov.in/ashadeepaschemeform
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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