Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige 2026: Up to ₹5 Lakh Subsidy for SC Leather Artisans

At a glance

About the scheme

Implemented by the Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd under the Department of Social Welfare, the Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige (SSMM) scheme empowers Scheduled Caste leather artisans across Karnataka. By offering financial assistance in the form of a location-based capital subsidy, the initiative supports traditional artisans in establishing independent retail showrooms or mobile sales vans, helping them eliminate intermediaries and sell directly to consumers.

Benefits

• Subsidy of ₹2,00,000/- for opening a showroom or mobile van at the Taluk Level.
• Subsidy of ₹3,00,000/- for establishing a showroom or mobile van in Taluk & District Centres.
• Subsidy of ₹4,00,000/- for operations within Mahanagara Palike limits.
• Subsidy of ₹5,00,000/- for units situated within BBMP limits.
• Option to avail bank loans to cover the remaining project cost beyond the subsidy.
• Special reservation of 33% seats for female artisans and 5% for physically challenged artisans.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be a leather artisan.
• Applicant must belong to eligible Scheduled Caste sub-castes: Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, or Aadhi Karnataka.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas or ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
• Neither the applicant nor their family members must have received benefits from any other government scheme (except training programmes).

Who cannot apply

• Applicants whose family members are employed in government or semi-government organisations.
• Applicants or family members who have already availed benefits under other government schemes (excluding training programmes).
• Applicants with an annual household income exceeding ₹30,000/- in rural areas or ₹25,000/- in urban areas.

Documents required

• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate with RD number
• Annual Income Certificate
• Ration Card
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant and spouse
• Bank Passbook
• Detailed Project Report (DPR)
• Driving Licence issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO)
• Profession Certificate or Skill Test Certificate issued by the Technical Section Committee of the Corporation

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official Karnataka Seva Sindhu Portal and select 'New Users Register Here'.
2. 2Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code, then verify the registration with the OTP received on your linked mobile.
3. 3Provide access via DigiLocker, submit your email ID and mobile number, set a password, and validate both OTPs to complete user registration.
4. 4Log in to the Seva Sindhu portal, navigate to 'Department & Services', choose 'Social Welfare Department', and select 'Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige'.
5. 5Click on 'Apply Online' and fill out the scheme application form with your personal, address, and banking details.
6. 6Upload the required documents and submit the application form to generate a unique Application ID for tracking.

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