As people from all sections of society are facing financial difficulties due to coronavirus lockdown for more than 1.5 months. Therefore the entire package will provide relief to the crisis including farmers, flower growers, washermen, auto rickshaws and taxi drivers, MSMEs, large industries, handloom weavers, building workers and barbers.
The Government of Karnataka has announced the COVID-19 Lockdown Distress Relief Package. 1610 crores Rs. In this package, a new scheme of Rs 5000 will be launched for auto, taxi, cab drivers as well as Nai (barbers) and washermen (Dhobis). People will be able to apply online for Rs. 5,000 scheme on the official website (to be launched soon).
Karnataka Rs. 5,000 Scheme overview
Here is an overview of the state govt’s new scheme to benefit people in the lockdown:-
| Name of Scheme | Karnataka Rupees 5000 Scheme |
| State | Karnataka |
| Assistance Amount | Rs. 5,000 |
| Beneficiaries | Washermen (Dhobis), Barbers (Nai), Auto-rickshaw, taxi and cab drivers. |
| Mode of Application | Online / Offline |
| Official Website | State govt’s website or new dedicated portal (to launch) |
| Announced by | CM Y S Yediyurappa |
| Launch Date | 6 May 2020 |
| Number of Beneficiaries | 60,000 washermen, 2,30,000 barbers and 7,75,000 auto, taxi and cab drivers |
Apply online for Rs 5,000 scheme in Karnataka. For auto-rickshaws, taxis, cab drivers, barbers, dhobis, building workers in COVID-19 lockdown, Nekara Samman Yojana for handloom weavers, Weavers Loan Waiver Scheme, Rs. 25,000 per hectare to flower growers in coronavirus crisis relief package
Apply for Karnataka Rupees 5000 Scheme for Drivers, Barbers, Dhobi
The COVID-19 lockdown has affected various service professionals such as drivers, barbers, washermen (dhobis) in both urban and rural areas. State government. Has decided to provide a one-time compensation of Rs. 5,000 to auto-rickshaws, taxis, cab drivers as well as barbers, washermen. To avail this assistance, the beneficiaries will have to apply online by filling the Karnataka Rs 5000 scheme registration form. Applications can be invited on the official website of the state government or a new dedicated portal can be launched.
Each beneficiary from Karnataka gets Rs. To get financial support amidst COVID-19 lockdown 5,000 scheme has to be implemented. About 60,000 washermen (dhobi), 2,30,000 barbers (barbers) and 7,75,000 auto, taxi and cab drivers will benefit from this Karnataka Rs 5000 scheme.
Objectives of Karnataka Driver Scheme
- The main objective of this scheme is to give financial support to people who are not being able to earn their living due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Rupees. 25,000 per hectare to flower growers
In Karnataka, flower growers have destroyed their flowers due to a decrease in demand for their flower production amid the COVID-19 lockdown. According to an initial estimate, farmers cultivated flowers in about 11,687 hectares of land. So that the flower growers can get some relief. Now Rs. Will provide compensation of 25,000 per hectare is limited to a maximum of 1 hectare for crop loss. Furthermore, farmers who have grown vegetables and fruits were not able to market their produce. So, the state government. Has decided to announce a relief package for them soon.
Karnataka Nekara Samman Scheme for Handloom Weavers [Rs. 2,000]
To benefit victimized handloom weavers, CM YS Yeddyurappa has announced the launch of Nekarara Samman Yojana 2020 (Weavers Samman Yojana). Under this scheme, the state government. Will deposit Rs. 2,000 directly into the bank accounts of each handloom weaver. This amount will be transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. About 54,000 handloom weavers of the state will benefit from this scheme.
Weaver loan waiver scheme
Karnataka State Government. Had already announced Rs. 109 crore weavers loan waiver scheme. Payment of Rs. 29 crores have already been released during 2019-2020 and the balance amount of Rs. 80 crores to be released soon. This Karnataka weavers loan waiver scheme will enable the weavers to obtain new loans to continue their business.
MSME benefits in Karnataka COVID-19 Lockdown Distress Relief Package
It has been noted that all micro, medium and small enterprises have suffered heavy production losses due to coronavirus lockdown. So COVID-19 Lockdown Distress Relief Package in Karnataka, Govt. Has decided to support the MSME sector. This will be done to enable MSMEs to revive them by leveraging them.
It contains Rs. 1610 crore package, monthly fix charge of electricity bills of MSMEs will be waived for 2 months. Payment of prescribed fee in electricity bills of large industries will be deferred for a period of two months without penalty and interest.
COVID-19 Relief Package for Building Workers
There are about 15.80 lakh registered and building construction workers in the state of Karnataka. State government. Already Rs. 2,000 in the bank accounts of 11.80 lakh building construction workers through DBT mode. In addition, the state government. Now Rs. 2,000 bank accounts of the remaining 4 lakh construction workers. However, this will be done soon after verification of the bank account details of the beneficiaries.
Additionally, the Government of Karnataka paid Rs. It has also been decided to transfer the additional amount of Rs. 3,000 to construction workers through DBT. Thus the total assistance for construction of workers among coronovirus lockdowns was Rs. 5,000. The above compensation is being provided with an estimated cost of Rs. 1610 crores Rs. This compensation amount will help those who are in crisis due to COVID-19 lockdown.
Features of Karnataka Rs 5000 scheme
- The amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary
- Registration can be done by both online and offline means
- The budget is Rs 1610 crore
- Approximately 21 lakh people will get direct benefit from the scheme
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicants must be a Citizen of Karnataka State and he / She should have permanent or temporary address proof issued by the Karnataka State.
- The Beneficiaries should have a valid Driving license issued by the State transport department.
- And the beneficiaries should have the vehicle license.
Documents Needed
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/ Driving License/ Voter ID Card/ Ration Card/ Pan Card)
- Permanent or temporary address Proof
- Vehicle registration Certificate and Vehicle Licence Document.
The List of Beneficiaries eligible for this scheme
- Farmers
- weavers
- Cab Drivers
- Auto Drivers
- Taxi Drivers
- Washermen
- Laundry and Saloons (Barbers)
- Construction Workers
- Common Power Consumers
Procedure To Fill Karnataka Driver Scheme Application Form
- Go to the official website of Karnataka that is
- Now the home page will be opened. Click on Karnataka Rs 5000 scheme
- Now application form will be on your screen
- Now download the application form
- Fill all the important details in the application form
- Attach all necessary documents
- Now submit the application form
- Now you will get a reference ID. Save if for future use.