Mysuru:  D. Devaraja Urs Backward Class Development Corporation has invited applications from unemployed Backward Class graduates to avail loans upto Rs. 10 lakh for self-employment under various schemes.

The prescribed application forms should be obtained from D. Devaraja Urs Backward Class Development Corporation and filled-in applications should be submitted with relevant documents to the Office, before Oct. 20.

Applicants must belong to Backward Class categories -1, 2A, 3A and 3B (barring Vishwakarma and sub-castes and religious minorities) and must be in the age group of 25 to 40  years, with an annual family income not exceeding Rs. 40,000 for rural applicants and not exceeding Rs. 55,000 for urban applicants.

In addition, applicants must have University Graduation Certificate, Aadhaar card, an account in a Nationalised Bank or Grameena Bank. For details, visit www.karnataka.gov.in/dbcdc or call Ph: 0821-2341194, according to a press release.