Stand Up India Scheme – Loans in Karnataka
- Loans Sanctioned:
- ₹2,946 crore sanctioned for SC/STs and women in Karnataka under the Stand Up India scheme since 2018.
- Total since launch (2016): 16,846 loan accounts sanctioned, amounting to ₹3,750.4 crore.
- Scheme Launch:
- Started on 5 April 2016.
- Objective: To provide loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore from scheduled commercial banks:
- At least one SC/ST borrower per bank branch.
- At least one woman borrower per bank branch.
- Focus on setting up greenfield enterprises.
Eligibility:
- SC/ST and/or women entrepreneurs aged above 18 years.
- Loan available only for greenfield projects (first-time venture in manufacturing, services, or trading).
- Borrower must not be in default to any bank or financial institution.
For non-individual enterprises, 51% ownership & control must be with SC/ST and/or women entrepreneurs.
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
● School Infrastructure Repairs in Dakshina Kannada
- Repairs under SSA:
- 11 primary schools repaired under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) during 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- Many government schools were damaged due to rains.
- Repair Works in 2024-25:
- 240 school buildings repaired using natural disaster management funds.
- 312 school buildings repaired using state government funds.
- Government Measures:
- Ministry of Education issues advisories for preparedness and prompt restoration in disaster-affected areas.
- Department of School Education & Literacy, in coordination with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), issued guidelines to promote disaster-resilient school infrastructure.
Note: Integration: Combines SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan), RMSA (Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan), and Teacher Education programs. Focus: Ensures inclusive and equitable quality education for all students. |
