Airavata Scheme
About Airavata Scheme
This scheme envisages partnership with corporate aggregators like OLA and UBER to facilitate self-employment of rural youth through Radio Taxi and other successful cab transport ventures. Rural youth from SC/ST communities will be provided training, mentoring and other financial assistance to ensure secure and enhanced livelihoods. A subsidy of Rs. 5,00,000 will be offered to beneficiary to purchase a light motor vehicle through which not only will the beneficiary generate revenue but also it reduces the burden of EMI on the beneficiary.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled caste community
- The applicant should be a resident of Karnataka
- The applicant should be above 21 years of age
- The applicant must hold a valid driving license and a cab badge
- The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed Rs. 5,00,000/-
- Applicant will be considered ineligible if they/their family member has earlier availed a subsidy from the Corporation/Government of Karnataka exceeding Rs.1,00,000.
- The selection of applicants will be based on merit and merit will be decided upon parameters such as Age, Education qualification, cab badge and years of driving experience
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Karnataka Airavata scheme for?
This scheme has been started for the ST/ SC category of the state. This government will provide them with opportunities for self-improvement.
- What is the implementation plot of the Airavata Scheme?
In this scheme, the government helps you to buy a vehicle, and you can collaborate with companies like UBER, OLA, and MERU etc. You can use your vehicle as a taxi and earn money.
- Which type of help the government provides in the Airavata Scheme?
Karnataka Government provides you subsidy up to 500000 rupees in this scheme. The remaining amount will be paid by the applicant.
- What is the budget released for the Airavata Scheme?
Karnataka Government is going to invest rupees 225 Crore in this scheme.
- Who should apply?
The applicants must be a resident of the Karnataka state.
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