Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation has invited applications from Bhovi community members for availing loans under various schemes including Udyamshilata Yojana (ISB), Self-Employment Direct Loan Scheme, Micro Finance Scheme (for Women Associations) and Ganga Kalyana Scheme.

Beneficiaries in the age group of 18 to 60 years and belonging to SC community (Bhovi) are eligible to apply.

The application forms can be obtained from the Office of the District Manager and the filled-in forms must be submitted before Aug. 31. For details, contact  Ph: 0821-2332480, according to a press release.

Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited has also invited applications from ST community members for availing loans under various schemes to promote self employment including direct loans (Rs. 50,000 per unit, Rs. 25,000 as subsidy, Rs. 25,000 as term loan) Udyamshilata Abhivrudhi Yojana (maximum subsidy of Rs. 1 lakh, remaining amount as bank loan), Micro Credit Finance Scheme, Samagra Ganga Kalyana Scheme and Land Ownership Scheme, for the  year 2020-21. 

Prescribed application forms can be collected from the district office or downloaded from the website, kmvstdcl.karnataka.gov.in, for free of cost and the filled-in forms must be submitted in person to the office or through post, along with all necessary documents including copies of cast and income certificates, ration card, voter ID and Aadhaar card before Aug. 31.

For details, contact Ph: 0821-2430022, according to a press release from the District Manager.