The Karnataka Madiwala Machideva Development Corporation has invited applications from eligible candidates belonging to Madiwala community for availing loans and subsidies under various Government Schemes like Traditional Craftsman Profession Loan Scheme (Virasat Scheme for Artisans) and Self Employment Lending Schemes. Candidates aged between 18 and 55 years belonging to Backward Class Category-2 A ­— Madiwala and other sub-communities — are eligible to apply. The annual income of the candidates living in rural areas must exceed Rs. 98,000 while those in urban areas must not exceed Rs. 1,20,000.

Interested may submit their applications by logging on to https://suvidha.karnataka.gov.in/homeUser. Applications can be obtained from the office of D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation and the filled in forms should be submitted before Aug. 3. For details, visit website https://kssd.karnataka.gov.in/ or call Helpline No: 080-22374832, according to a press release.