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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Karnataka.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Official state nodal department overseeing Housing & Urban Development schemes and citizen benefits in Karnataka.

6Total Schemes
6Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 6 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.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, 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.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

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 Social Welfare, 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.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka administers 6 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Basava Vasathi Yojana (Gramin Housing Grant for Homeless BPL Families), Devaraj Urs Housing Scheme (Special Category Rural Housing Assistance), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Ashraya Yojana (Subsidized Rural Pucca Housing for SC/ST), and 3 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, 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://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.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, 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.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, 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.

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Administered Programs (6)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2010

Basava Vasathi Yojana (Gramin Housing Grant for Homeless BPL Families)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Direct capital construction subsidy of ₹1.2 Lakh for homeless rural BPL and agricultural labour households in Karnataka.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2014

Devaraj Urs Housing Scheme (Special Category Rural Housing Assistance)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Direct financial subsidy of ₹1.2 Lakh for physically challenged, leprosy-cured, HIV-affected, and nomadic families in Karnataka.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2000

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Ashraya Yojana (Subsidized Rural Pucca Housing for SC/ST)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Direct financial subsidy of ₹1.75 Lakh to ₹2 Lakh for homeless rural SC/ST families to construct a pucca house in Karnataka.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2015

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Nivas Yojana Karnataka

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Housing financial subsidy of ₹1.75 Lakh (rural) and ₹2.00 Lakh (urban) for homeless Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families in Karnataka.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2008

Matsya Ashraya Yojana (Subsidized Pucca Housing for Traditional Fisherfolk)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Direct financial subsidy of ₹1.2 Lakh to ₹2 Lakh for homeless traditional marine and inland fishermen to build pucca houses in Karnataka.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2006

Vajpayee Urban Housing Scheme (Affordable Housing Subsidy for Urban Poor)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka

Capital subsidy of ₹1.2 Lakh to ₹2 Lakh for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families to build pucca houses in urban Karnataka.

Verified: 2026-09-26
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