KILT Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka

Organisation : Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd
Scheme Name : Padhuke Kuteera Scheme
Applicable For : Leather Artisans
Applicable State/UT : Karnataka
Website : https://kilt.karnataka.gov.in/english

What is Karnataka Padhuke Kuteera Scheme?

The “Paduke Kuteera Scheme” was implemented by Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd, Department of Social Welfare, Govt of Karnataka. The scheme aims to provide a steel-made kiosk (Paduke Kuteera) and a tool kit free of cost to roadside cobblers engaged in repair work or footwear production. The scheme promotes self-employment by offering proper infrastructure and resources to cobblers.

Related / Similar Scheme : Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY) Karnataka

Benefits of Karnataka Padhuke Kuteera Scheme

** Free Paduke Kuteera made of steel material with signage board display arrangement.
** Free Tool Kit.

Note: Unit cost for each Kuteera is ₹1,25,000/-.

Eligibility of Karnataka Padhuke Kuteera Scheme

** The applicant should be leather artisans.
** The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among scheduled castes.
** The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
** The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
** The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
** The applicant’s family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.

How To Apply For Karnataka Padhuke Kuteera Scheme?

To apply for Karnataka Padhuke Kuteera Scheme, Follow the below steps

Registration Process:
Step-1: Visit the official Seva Sindhu Portal.
Step-2: Choose “New Users Register Here” and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
Step-3: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter the OTP to continue.
Step-4: Once your DigiLocker account is created, click “Allow” to proceed.
Step-5: Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, and enter the captcha, then click “Submit”.
Step-6: You will receive OTPs on both your email and mobile number. Enter both OTPs and select “Validate”.
Step-7: Once validated, a confirmation message will indicate your registration is successful.

Applying for a Scheme:
Step-1: Go to Seva Sindhu Portal and select “Department & Services”.
Step-2: Select department “Social Welfare Department” and click on the scheme “Padhuke Kuteera Scheme”
Step-3: Click “Apply Online” and enter your registered email ID/mobile number and the OTP.
Step-4: Select the scheme and provide your personal, address, and banking details as required.
Step-5: Once submitted, you will receive an Application ID. You can use this ID to track your application status on the portal.

Documents Required For Karnataka Padhuke Kuteera Scheme

** Aadhaar Card.
** Caste Certificate with RD number.
** Annual Income Certificate.
** Ration Card.
** Passport-size Photograph of the applicant and his/her spouse.
** E-Shram Card (Only for Profession-cobbler/shoe Maker).
** Bank Passbook.
** Detailed Project Report.
** Profession Certificate/Skill Test Certificate (issued by the Technical section committee of the Corporation).