The 5 guarantee schemes of the Karnataka government were launched in 2023, with a focus on social and economic empowerment in the state. The Congress government has reaffirmed the continuity of implementing these schemes in 2025-2026 as well. The 5 guarantee schemes are as listed below.
- Gruha Jyothi Scheme
- Gruha Lakshmi Scheme
- Anna Bhagya Scheme
- Shakti Scheme
- Yuvanidhi Scheme
Let’s explore these government schemes in Karnataka in detail.
1. Gruha Jyothi Scheme
The Gruha Jyothi Scheme provides free electricity to up to 200 units. The government will take into consideration the average power consumption for one year. It will then provide free electricity up to 10 percent more than the average usage under this scheme. Read more about the Gruha Jyothi Scheme here.
2. Gruhalakshmi Scheme
The Gruhalakshmi Scheme provides Rs. 2000 per month to the head woman of families to ensure and enhance financial independence. Women heads from both BPL (Below Poverty Line) and APL (Above Poverty Line) are considered eligible for the scheme. For this scheme, women will need to apply online, declaring the head woman of the family, providing their bank account details, and Aadhaar number. Read about Gruhalakshmi Scheme 2025: How to apply online and check status here.
3. Anna Bhagya Scheme
The Anna Bhagya Scheme aims to provide free rice distribution to aid families with low income across Karnataka. According to the scheme, beneficiaries who previously received 5 kg of free rice per month will now receive 10 kg of free rice. Also known as the ‘Karnataka Free Rice Distribution Scheme’, this scheme ensures food to households that hold the Antyodaya or Priority Household (PHH) ration cards. Furthermore, the state government has implemented measures such as installing CCTV cameras in warehouses, establishing a command and control centre, and utilizing GPS-based vehicle tracking to curb fraudulent activities. These measures also enhance the efficient distribution of rice. Read about Anna Bhagya Scheme: How To Apply And Check The Status here.
4. Shakti Scheme
The Shakti Scheme enables women of all classes, including students, to travel at no cost on non-premium and non-air-conditioned buses. Women passengers need to produce an identification card as proof of identity.
5. Yuvanidhi Scheme
The Yuvanidhi Scheme offers an allowance to unemployed graduates and diploma holders in Karnataka. Furthermore, the government has ensured skill training, enhancing job opportunities for job seekers by linking the scheme with the Industrial Linkage Cell (ILC). Additionally, the Chief Minister’s Kaushalya Karnataka Yojane 2.0 (CMKKY 2.0) will offer career guidance, international job fairs, and training in foreign languages to enhance employment prospects for Karnataka’s youth. Read about Yuva Nidhi Scheme – How To Apply Online And Check The Status here.