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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Karnataka.
Official state nodal department overseeing Social Welfare & Security schemes and citizen benefits in Karnataka.
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 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.
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.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka administers 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Anna Bhagya Additional Food Security DBT Karnataka, Atalji Janasnehi Kendra Citizen Service Delivery Scheme (Nada Kacheri Welfare), Manaswini Scheme (Monthly Pension for Unmarried, Separated and Destitute Women), and 2 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
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.
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.
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.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, 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 Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Direct cash transfer of ₹170 per person per month (at ₹34/kg in lieu of 5 kg foodgrains) for BPL and Antyodaya ration cardholders across Karnataka.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Guaranteed time-bound digital delivery of 40+ revenue and social welfare certificates at ₹40 fixed statutory fee available across districts in Karnataka.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Monthly direct financial pension of ₹800 for unmarried poor women aged 40+ and deserted/divorced women in Karnataka provided through direct benefit transfer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Monthly direct financial pension of ₹800 for transgender individuals living below the poverty line in Karnataka provided through direct benefit transfer.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Monthly direct financial pension of ₹1,000 for elderly citizens aged 65 and above from weaker economic sections in Karnataka.