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The Department of Commerce and Industries of the Government of Karnataka is the principal administrative agency steering industrial policy, global manufacturing investment, and technology entrepreneurship in the state. Operating through the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) and Karnataka Udyog Mitra, it builds state-of-the-art industrial corridors and facilitates single-window business approvals. The department administers the Chief Minister's Self Employment Generation Programme (CMEGP), the ELEVATE startup grant scheme, and targeted fiscal incentives for MSMEs and aerospace manufacturing. Through export promotion and industrial cluster development, the department underpins Karnataka's status as a top global innovation hub.
Coordinates Karnataka industrial policy, Chief Minister Self Employment Scheme (CMEGP), ELEVATE startup grants, and food processing incentives.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 5 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka administers 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Chief Minister's Self Employment Scheme (Karnataka CMEGP), Karnataka ELEVATE / Idea2PoC Tech Startup Seed Grant Scheme, Karnataka Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Capital Grant Scheme, and 2 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://kum.karnataka.gov.in/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka
Capital subsidy of 25% to 35% up to ₹3.5 Lakh on project costs up to ₹10 Lakh for micro manufacturing and service units.
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka
Non-equity, non-dilutive seed funding grant of up to ₹50 Lakh for innovative technology, biotech, deep-tech, and agri-tech startups.
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka
20% capital subsidy up to ₹10 Lakh for establishing public EV fast-charging stations and battery swapping kiosks along highways and cities.
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka
35% credit-linked capital subsidy up to ₹10 Lakh for establishing micro food processing, spice milling, and horticulture preservation units.
Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka
Professional handholding, business project preparation, and 100% free mentor support for first-generation micro-entrepreneurs.