This article today we will share with you all the Karnataka Driver Scheme which has been launched by the concerned authorities of Karnataka government to help all of the people who have been struck with the COVID-19 lockdown very much and very more than all of the relatively rich people of the society. In this article, we will share with step by step procedures in which you can apply online for the Karnataka driver scheme. We will also share with you all the specifications of the scheme and the benefit.

The Karnataka government on Wednesday declared a Rs 1,610 crore alleviation bundle to help those in trouble because of the COVID-19-instigated lockdown. The measures declared by the Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa would carry help to ranchers, bloom producers, washermen, auto rickshaw and cab drivers, MSMEs, enormous enterprises, weavers, building labourers and hairstylists. The administration additionally declared an 11 per cent extract obligation climb, which is notwithstanding the six per cent reported in the financial plan.
Details Of Karnataka Driver Scheme
Name | Karnataka 5000 Rupees Lockdown Relief |
Launched by | Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa |
Objective | Giving the benefit of Rs 5000 |
Beneficiaries | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Farmers, Washermen, Barbers and Auto, Cab and taxi driver and other |
Official Website | – |
Objective Of Karnataka Driver Scheme
The main objective through which the scheme has been launched by the concerned government authorities of Karnataka is to give the financial aid to the people who have been worst affected by the COVID-19 and the lockdown situation in the country. Chief Minister of Karnataka state have clearly stated that we must help all of the poor farmers in this state of lockdown and we must buy their vegetable and fruits at a correct and moderate rate so that they can also live their life happily and without any financial problem.
Benefits Of Karnataka 5000 Rs Scheme
There are many benefits of the Karnataka driver scheme which will be launched by the Karnataka government soon. Some of the benefits are mentioned below:-
- The Karnataka government divulged a monetary boost bundle worth Rs 1610 crore.
- As a component of the bundle, the legislature has chosen to pay Rs 25,000 for each hectare up to a limit of one hectare.
- Sixty thousand washermen (dhobis) and 2,30,000 hairstylists would likewise be given a one-time payment of Rs 5,000.
- 7.75 lakh auto rickshaw and cab drivers will be given Rs 5,000 each as a one-time measure
- Month fixed charges of power bills for MSMEs will be postponed for two months.
- Power purchasers, all things considered, would be given motivator and concessions on the off chance that they cover the tab in time.
- No power associations would not be separated till the finish of June for customers who have not taken care of their tabs.
- Weavers likewise were given a bundle with Rs 109 crore being separate for weavers’ advance waiver plans.
- 54,000 handloom weavers in the state would get Rs 2,000 each as a one-time measure.
- 15.80 lakh enlisted fabricating labourers in the state would get Rs 5,000 each as a one-time measure.
- To subsidize all these alleviations quantifies, the state has climbed alcohol costs by 11% with a previous hike of 6%, the all-out hike on retail alcohol costs by 17%.
Eligible Candidates
Following candidates are eligible to apply for the Karnataka driver scheme:-
- Framers
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Handloom
- Weavers
- Flower Growers,
- Washermen
- Barbers
- Auto Driver
- Cab Driver
- Taxi Driver
Karnataka Driver Scheme Application Procedure
The scheme was launched recently in a Press Conference by the Chief Minister of Karnataka state to the official notification of the scheme and the official website of the scheme is not yet present for the common public. As soon as the information is updated by the concerned authorities we will share with you through this website.