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Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend

Karnataka government · ongoing · since 2023

Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend is a Karnataka government scheme dating from 2023; its current status is ongoing. Unemployment stipend for degree and diploma graduates in Karnataka who are registered with the Employment Exchange and actively seeking work. Benefit paid for a maximum of two years.

↗ Apply / check eligibility — sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in↗ Official source — sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2023
Budget / outlay
₹250 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24 allocation; annual run-rate projected ₹1,250–2,500 crore)
Reach
Govt. reported: ~3.7 lakh graduates/diploma holders benefited since launch (Jan 2024), ~1.7 lakh currently drawing allowance; ₹3,000/month (degree), ₹1,500/month (diploma) for up to 2 years.
Run by
Karnataka government
Official source
sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in
Last verified
Jun 2026

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Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend
Ongoing
Budget₹250 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24 allocation; annual run-rate projected ₹1,250–2,500 crore)
ReachGovt. reported: ~3.7 lakh graduates/diploma holders benefited since launch (Jan 2024), ~1.7 lakh currently drawing allowance; ₹3,000/month (degree), ₹1,500/month (diploma) for up to 2 years.
Since 2023 · Unemployment stipend for degree and diploma graduates in Karnataka who are registered with the Employment Exchange and actively seeking work. Benefit paid for a maximum of two years.
Apply / check eligibility
Official agency / source
SevasindhugsOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

What is Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend?

Unemployment stipend for degree and diploma graduates in Karnataka who are registered with the Employment Exchange and actively seeking work. Benefit paid for a maximum of two years.

What is the official website of Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend?

The official source for Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend is sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in.

How do I apply for Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend?

Apply or check eligibility on the official portal, sevasindhugs.karnataka.gov.in. It is free on the government portal — you do not need an agent.

When did Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend start?

Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend dates from 2023.

What is the current status of Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend?

Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend is ongoing.

What is the budget of Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend?

₹250 crore (Karnataka Budget 2023-24 allocation; annual run-rate projected ₹1,250–2,500 crore)

How many people has Yuva Nidhi — Youth Stipend reached?

Govt. reported: ~3.7 lakh graduates/diploma holders benefited since launch (Jan 2024), ~1.7 lakh currently drawing allowance; ₹3,000/month (degree), ₹1,500/month (diploma) for up to 2 years.

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