Karnataka Arundhati Scheme - How to Apply, Benefits and Eligibility

Arundhati scheme and Maitri Yojana the two initiatives launched by the Government of Karnataka are aimed at providing financial assistance to the families of brahmin brides for their marriage.

The new schemes for brahmin brides are Arundhati Scheme and Maitri Yojana. In Arundhati Yojana, the state government will give monetary support to the family of the bride and In the Maitreyi Scheme, the government will provide monetary support to the bride if she marries a priest (Archakas and Purohits).

This article will explain all the details including Arundhati Yojna and Maitri Schemes, online application process and other important details.

Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2021

The Karnataka government’s Arundhati Yojana has been launched to assist the people of Brahmin category. In the Arundhati Scheme, the family of the bride belonging to the Brahmin community will be awarded Rs. 25,000 for the marriage and the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board will implement the Arundhati Yojana scheme.

Karnataka Maitri Yojana 2021

In the Karnataka government's Maitri Yojana Scheme the poor people of the Brahmin community will be offered Rs. 3 lakh to the bride if she marries a priest or Archakas and Purohits. Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board will implement the Maitri yojana Scheme.

How to Apply Online for Arundhati Yojana / Maitri Scheme in Karnataka

The state government of Karnataka has invited applications for the Arundhati Yojana / Maitri Scheme. To apply online follow the steps below.

Visit the official website of the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board or click here https://ksbdb.karnataka.gov.in/english.

On the homepage click on Sign in.
On the new page click on the link to register for Arundhati Yojana / Maitri Scheme.
Fill the registration form carefully with all the required details.
After successfully filling the form submit to avail the benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Arundhati Yojna / Maitri Scheme

As per the Karnataka state government, only the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria for Arundhati Yojana / Maitri Scheme would be eligible for its benefits and the eligibility details are, ● Applicants must be a permanent resident of the Karnataka state.

The family of the bride must produce a certificate citing they belong to the economically backward class.
Only a Brahmin community Bride is eligible and must produce a certificate stating that.
The marriage has to be the bride and groom’s first marriage and second marriages are not accepted.
Wedding must be registered and marriage registration certificate must be produced while submitting the application form.
The couple has to be married for at least five years to get the benefits.

Benefits of the Arundhati Yojna / Maitreyi Yojana

The benefits of the Arundhati Yojna and Maitri Scheme are.

The scheme will help the weaker sections of brahmin families to perform marriages for their daughters.
In Arundhati yojana Scheme, the beneficiaries will be awarded an amount of Rs 25,000.
In the Maitri yojana Scheme, the beneficiaries will be offered an amount of Rs 300000.
The scheme aims to encourage the marriages of the priests, purohits or archaks who have uncertainty in work.