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Gruha Lakshmi Scheme

Rs 2,000/month to the woman head of household in Karnataka

Government

State Government

Who it’s for

Women Heads of Household

Application mode

Online (Seva Sindhu) / Common Service Centres

Processing time

Verification generally takes a few weeks; disbursal has periodically faced technical delays per news reports — check status via the portal.

Deadline / renewal

Ongoing scheme with rolling enrolment; check the portal for the latest registration status.

What it provides

Monthly direct cash transfer of Rs 2,000 to the woman recognised as head of the family in the ration card, to support household expenses and recognise unpaid domestic work.

Benefits breakdown

Monthly transferRs 2,000/monthVia DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account

Who’s eligible

Woman listed as head of household in the family ration card (BPL/APL, with income-tax-payer and certain government-employee exclusions), resident of Karnataka.

Documents required

  • Ration card (BPL/APL) showing the woman as head of family
  • Aadhaar card (linked to bank account)
  • Bank passbook
  • Mobile number for OTP verification

How to apply

Online

  1. Visit sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in and select the Gruha Lakshmi scheme
  2. Log in/register using Aadhaar and mobile OTP
  3. Enter ration card number; the system pulls family details
  4. Confirm the woman as head of household and link bank account details
  5. Submit; application is verified against ration card and Aadhaar-bank linkage
  6. Track status online using the acknowledgement number

In-person / offline

  1. Visit the nearest Bangalore One/Karnataka One/Grama One centre with your ration card and Aadhaar for assisted registration

Helpline

Available via sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in helpdesk

FAQs

What if my ration card doesn't list a woman as head?

You may need to first get the ration card updated to reflect the woman as head of household through the Food & Civil Supplies Department before applying.

Last verified 31 August 2026