Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2025: Support for Brahmin Brides
The Karnataka state government has started the Arundhati Scheme 2025 and Maitri Yojana to help Brahmin brides and their families. These schemes provide financial support to cover marriage expenses and assist priests’ families. Let’s take you through who can get these benefits, how to apply online, and why the government introduced these programs.
Overview of the Karnataka Arundhati Scheme
The Arundhati Scheme 2025 is made to help economically weaker Brahmin families in Karnataka. Under this scheme, families receive Rs. 25,000 to support their daughter’s wedding costs if she belongs to the Brahmin community. The state’s Brahmin Development Board provides financial help to about 550 families through this program.
About the Maitri Yojana
The Maitri Yojana offers financial assistance of Rs. 3,00,000 to families when the groom is a priest, called Chakras or Purohits. Priests in the Brahmin community often face money problems due to the nature of their work. This fund aims to help them start small businesses or improve their livelihoods.
Why Were These Schemes Started?
According to the 2018 caste census, Brahmins make up around 3% of Karnataka’s population. Many families in this community face challenges, especially financial ones. These schemes try to support Brahmin brides and priests from low-income families by easing wedding costs and giving chances for economic growth.
Details of Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2025
| Scheme Name | Karnataka Arundhati Yojana |
| Launch Year | 2024 |
| Financial Support Amount | Rs. 25,000 |
| Beneficiaries | Brahmin brides |
| Category | Karnataka Government Schemes |
| Official Website | Coming soon |
Benefits of Karnataka Arundhati Scheme
- Provides Rs. 25,000 financial aid for Brahmin brides’ weddings.
- Supports around 550 families across Karnataka.
- Offers Rs. 3,00,000 aid to priest families under Maitri Yojana.
- Helps Brahmin families with limited income manage wedding expenses.
- Creates chances for priests to start small businesses.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Karnataka.
- Bride should belong to the Brahmin community with a valid caste certificate.
- Family income certificate showing money problems is required.
- Bride and groom must be marrying for the first time.
- Marriage must be registered with a valid marriage certificate.
- The marriage should last at least 5 years to keep the benefits.
Documents Needed
- Marriage certificate.
- Aadhar card or Voter ID for identity proof.
- Brahmin caste certificate.
- Passport size photograph.
- Proof of residential address.
- Contact details like mobile number.
How to Apply for Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2025
- Go to the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board’s official website: https://ksbdb.karnataka.gov.in/english.
- On the homepage, click on “Sign In” to log in using your Email ID and password.
- After login, select either “Arundhati Scheme” or “Maitri Yojana” from the options.
- Fill in the registration form carefully with all the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents and submit your application.
- You can apply for both schemes using the same portal if you qualify.
These schemes give much-needed financial help to Brahmin families facing money problems, especially for daughters’ marriages and priests’ livelihoods. Keep an eye on the official website for the latest updates and apply as early as you can.
For more information and related schemes, visit the Karnataka Suvidha Portal and other government sites.