Gruhalakshmi Scheme Karnataka 2025: Apply, Status & Benefits

The Gruhalakshmi Scheme Karnataka is a prominent welfare initiative launched by the Government of Karnataka to financially empower women in the state. Introduced during the 2023 state elections, the scheme provides ₹2,000 per month to female heads of households. It is one of the most significant women’s welfare programs in Karnataka and continues to have a profound impact, benefiting over a crore women across the state.This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Gruhalakshmi Scheme, covering the application process, eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to track your application status.

Scheme Name	Gruhalakshmi Scheme
Implemented By	Government of Karnataka
Concerned Department	Directorate of Women and Child Development
Initiation Date	19th July 2023
Installments Started From	August 2023
Benefits	₹2,000 per month to female heads of families
Scheme Status	Active
Application Mode	Offline
Official Website	Seva Sindhu Portal
Last Date	No deadline

The Gruhalakshmi Scheme karnataka aims to economically empower women in Karnataka by providing ₹2,000 per month directly to their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme’s objectives include:

• Increasing the financial independence of women.
• Reducing the financial burden on families due to the rising cost of essential household items.

Promoting social equity and uplifting marginalized communities such as Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other disadvantaged groups.

• The scheme has been active for over one and a half years since its inception.
• More than 1 crore 26 lakh women, listed as family heads in ration cards, have successfully registered for the scheme.
• Revisions to the guidelines:
  • Families consuming less than 50 units of electricity per month will now receive an additional 10 units of free power.
  • Delink facility introduced for families that have shifted homes, allowing them to unlink their old applications and re-register.

To qualify for the Gruhalakshmi Scheme kanataka, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. Permanent resident of Karnataka.
2. Female head of the family listed in the ration card (Antyodaya, BPL, or APL).
3. The applicant’s bank account must be linked with Aadhaar for receiving payments through DBT.
4. The name on the Aadhaar, ration card, and bank account must match.
5. Gender minorities are also eligible to apply.

If the female head of the family or her husband is an income taxpayer or files GST returns. Note that if other family members are taxpayers or file GST returns, the woman remains eligible for the scheme.

To apply for the Gruhalakshmi Scheme karnataka, applicants must provide the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card (linked with the mobile number to receive OTP).
• Ration Card (Antyodaya, BPL, or APL).
• Bank account details for DBT (Consumer ID or Account ID from electricity bills).

Currently, the online application is only accessible for those who have login credentials provided by Seva Sindhu or other authorized agencies like Karnataka One or Grama One. For citizens without access to these credentials, the application must be completed offline.

Steps for Authorized Franchisees:

1. Visit the Seva Sindhu Portal.
2. Select “Gruhalakshmi” and then click “Click here for Gruhalakshmi registration”.
3. Choose your preferred language (Kannada or English).
4. Enter Aadhaar number, ration card number, and bank account details (bank name, account number, IFSC code).
5. Review and submit the application.
6. Download or print the sanction letter for future reference.

1. Visit the nearest Seva Sindhu Service Center, Karnataka One, Grama One, or Bapuji Seva Kendra.
2. Provide your Aadhaar number, ration card number, and bank account details.
3. Collect the sanction letter containing your registration ID for tracking your application status.

Applicants can track the status of their Gruhalakshmi application using the following methods:

Method 1: Offline Status Tracking

1. Visit the nearest Seva Sindhu Service Center, Karnataka One, or Bapuji Seva Kendra.
2. Provide your registration ID or ration card number.
3. The staff will check and inform you about the latest status of your application.

Method 2: Status Tracking via SMS

1. Open your messaging app and send an SMS with your ration card number to 8277000555 or 8147500500.
2. You will receive an SMS reply with the current status of your application.
3. If you don’t receive a reply, follow Method 1 for offline tracking.

To track your DBT payment status, please refer to the Gruhalakshmi Payment DBT Status 2025 guide.

For any queries regarding the Gruhalakshmi Scheme karnataka, contact the helpline:

• Phone: 080-22279954, 8792662814, 8792662816
• Website: Seva Sindhu Portal

No, there is no deadline for applying.

Yes, both BPL and APL women can apply for the scheme.

The ₹2,000 is transferred directly into the bank account of the female head of the family via DBT.

No, only one woman listed as the head of the family in the ration card is eligible to apply.

The online application is only accessible through authorized franchisees (e.g., Grama One or Karnataka One). Citizens can apply offline at the nearest centers.

No, the scheme is active and can be applied for through the offline mode.