Karnataka Arundhati Scheme 2021 ~ Maitri Yojana for Brahmin Brides

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Arundhati Yojana and Maitri Yojana have been launched by the Karnataka State Government. The scheme will be implemented by the State Brahmin Development Board. Under the Karnataka Arundhati Yojana, the state government will provide financial assistance to the family of a Brahmin bride for marriage and if the bride marries a priest, the bride will be given monetary game under the Maitri Scheme. Here we will tell you about all the information related to the scheme like application process financial aid etc. in our article.

Highlights of Karnataka Maitreyi Scheme 2021

Scheme NameKarnataka Arundhati Scheme
Launched ByGovernment of Karnataka
Launched Year2021
BeneficiariesBride
Registration ProcessOnline/Offline
ObjectiveFinancial assistance to Brahmin brides
CategoryKarnataka Govt. Schemes

Karnataka Arundhati Scheme


As you all know that the state government of Karnataka keeps running many welfare schemes for the people of the state from time to time. Many schemes have been made for backward caste tribes and backward class people, but this time Karnataka government is going to help the Brahmins category. The Government of Karnataka has launched the Karnataka Arundhati Scheme to provide monetary assistance to Brahmin brides which have created a political stir. According to government officials, Arundhati Yojana will help poor people in the Brahmin category. Under the Arundhati Yojana, the bride who belongs to a Brahmin family will be given financial assistance of Rs 25,000 for her wedding. The scheme will be overseen by the State Brahmin Development Board. According to the information received from the officials, 550 families will be benefited from the scheme.


Karnataka Maitri Yojana Launched

The Maitri scheme has also been started by the Government of Karnataka. The purpose of which is to help poor people. Under the Karnataka Maitri Yojana, if a bride marries a priest (archak and purohit), the state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 3 lakh in such a situation. About 25 families will get financial assistance of Rs. 3 lakh under this scheme by Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board.

Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Arundhati Scheme

  • Only permanent residents of Karnataka state can avail of benefits by applying under the scheme.
  • The candidate should be of the Brahmin category.
  • The benefit of the scheme is only for the economically poor class of applicants.
  • Brahmins from the technically backward class of society can also take advantage of this scheme.
  • There is also a condition in the plan that the bride should be from the Brahmin community, and this should be her first marriage.
  • The married couple must also promise to stay married for a certain period of time.

Importance of Arundhati / Maitreyi Scheme

As indicated by the 2018 standing evaluation, the Brahmin populace of Karnataka is 3% of the absolute populace of the state. The primary explanation behind the dispatch of these 2 plans is to inspire Arundhati/ Maitri individuals coming from a poor financial foundation, particularly ministers. Brahmin clerics experience issues making due because of the vulnerability of work. They can utilize the cash given by the public authority and set up a private venture to earn enough to pay the rent. The Karnataka State Government has a monetary shortage focus of Rs. 46,072 crore for the year. The state is feeling the squeeze after the flood alleviation asset and GST contribution from the Union government is as yet forthcoming. In December 2020, the Chief Minister said that the financial difficulty of Rs. 25 to 30 thousand crores could proceed till the following spending plan.


Procedure to Apply Online for Arundhati Yojana / Maitri Scheme


All the Brahamin brides who are going to get married and want to avail the benefit under the scheme need to register on the portal by following the steps provided below:

  • First of all, you have to go to the official website of the Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board. After this, the homepage of the website will open in front of you.
  • On the homepage of the website, you have to click on the option of “Sign in“. After this, a new page will open in front of you.
  • After registration, you can find the link to register on Arundhati Yojana / Maitri Scheme.
  • Fill the registration form carefully and after filling the registration form submit it, to avail the benefits.

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