Mysuru: The Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (KMDC) has invited applications from persons belonging to Minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Jain, Sikh, Parsi and Buddhist) for granting subsidy (2017-18), under self-employment, Arivu, Shramashakti, micro loan and Ganga Kalyana schemes.

Also, the beneficiaries will be granted subsidy for purchase of taxis, goods vehicles through loans provided by Nationalised Banks.

Further, Gulf-returned unemployed minority community persons will be extended loan upto Rs. 10 lakh at 5 percent annual rate of interest with the Corporation providing collateral security. The prescribed application forms can be downloaded from the department websites: www.kmdc.kar.nic.in or http://kmdc.karnataka.gov.in.

However, those applying for loans under Arivu scheme can log on to the website: www.kmdc.kar.nic.in/arivu2. The filled in forms can be sent to the KMDC office at S.K.B. Vidya Sahaya Sangha, No. 446, 2nd floor, opposite Professional Couriers, near Tara Hotel, Kempananjamba Agrahara, K.R. Mohalla, Mysuru, by July 30. For details call Ph: 0821-2430080.