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.
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 S
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board. Karnataka State Unorganized Workers Social Security Board Step 2: Scroll down and click on the 'Ashadeepa Scheme'. Step 3: Click on ' Apply ' to apply for the scheme. 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: Upload the required documents, such as the List of ESI numbers and List of EPF numbers of the employees. Step 6: Click on Submit to complete the application process.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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