Hello friends, The Karnataka government has taken a significant step to empower women economically and make them entrepreneurs. Applications have been invited under the popular Dhanashree Yojana for the year 2025-2026 by the Department of Women and Child Development and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens.
Under this scheme, women who want to start their own business will be given an incentive of ₹ 30,000. This will act as capital for your dream business.
What is Dhanashree Yojana? Why is it important for you?
Dhanashree Yojana is not just about giving money, it is about supporting women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and entrepreneurship. This scheme helps women start their own small or medium enterprises, develop skills and strengthen the financial condition of the family.
- Goal: Women should become self-reliant and self-employed.
- Assistance provided: Loans, training and financial facilities.
How much money will you get? (Subsidy Amount)
Under the Dhanashree scheme, the Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation provides a direct subsidy of ₹ 30,000 to eligible women to start their own businesses.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this golden opportunity is December 15, 2025. Prepare your documents today and submit your application before the deadline.
Who is eligible? (Eligibility)
To apply for this scheme, you must have the following qualifications:
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
- Age should be between 18 and 60 years.
- Must have a plan to undertake an Income Generation Activity.
- HIV infected/affected women are also eligible to apply for this scheme.
Required Documents
Please have the following documents ready before submitting your application:
- Bank Passbook
- Ration Card or Voter ID
- PAN Card
- Department Project Report (DPR)
- Recent passport size photograph of the candidate
- Medical Certificate (if applicable)
How to apply for Dhanashree Scheme? (Online Application Process)
There are two easy ways to apply for this scheme:
Through Gram One Centre: Visit your nearest Gram One Centre with the required documents.
Directly through Seva Sindhu Portal:
Follow the following steps to apply online:
To apply online, follow the steps below:
Step-1: First visit the Seva Sindhu portal. (See below for the link).
Step-2: Login using your mobile number and OTP. (First time users should register through the “New User? Register Here” option).
Step-3: After logging in, search for “Mahila Abhivridhi Nigam” or “Udyogini Yojana Application” in the search box.
Step-4: Click on the correct option, press the “Apply Now” button and the application form will open.
Step-5: Carefully fill in all the required details asked in the application and finally click on the “Submit” button.
After submitting the application, you will get an Acknowledgement Number. Make sure to secure it.