Last reviewed 4 Nov 2026 · Facts as of 4 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Scheme amounts and eligibility are revised by government orders. Figures here are as announced; check the latest before the exam.
1. The five guarantee schemes (from 2023)
| Scheme | What it gives | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| Shakti (launched 11 June 2023) | Free travel in state-run buses (ordinary services) within Karnataka | Women resident in Karnataka |
| Gruha Jyothi | Free electricity up to 200 units a month, linked to the household's average past use | Domestic consumers |
| Gruha Lakshmi | ₹2,000 a month by direct transfer | The woman head of each eligible family |
| Anna Bhagya | Free rice for BPL / Antyodaya families; under the guarantee, cash was paid in lieu of grain that could not be procured | BPL card holders |
| Yuva Nidhi | ₹3,000 a month for unemployed graduates, ₹1,500 a month for unemployed diploma holders, for up to two years | Recent graduates and diploma holders not in a job |
RememberEasy way to recall
Shakti – bus, Gruha Jyothi – power, Gruha Lakshmi – cash for women, Anna Bhagya – rice, Yuva Nidhi – youth allowance.