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Karnataka unveils job incentives and schemes

By Startup Enthusiast · 17 August 2026

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Karnataka government announced a Rs 2,500 monthly incentive for new jobs in 10 backward districts

The Udyoga Nidhi scheme, part of the Chief Minister's Jobs Mission, targets one lakh jobs over two years

Also launched Yuva Udyoga Setu, a digital job platform, and plans for industrial clusters and tech centres

The Karnataka government announced a Rs 2,500 monthly incentive for every new job created by entrepreneurs in the 10 most backward districts.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar unveiled the Udyoga Nidhi scheme during his Independence Day address in Bengaluru on 15 August.
The incentive will be provided for up to two years, with a goal to support creation of one lakh jobs.
The scheme is part of the Chief Minister's Jobs Mission, which also prioritises filling vacant government posts.
Recruitment for 72,000 key government vacancies has begun, with notifications expected over the next six months.
The government launched Yuva Udyoga Setu, a digital platform to connect young job seekers with private-sector jobs.
100 government Industrial Training Institutes will be turned into employment-oriented campuses with industry partnership, initially targeting 10,000 young people.
Other measures include a special incentive package for backward taluks, five Global Technology Centres, and an Advanced Manufacturing Cluster at Doddaballapura.

The measures aim to address regional disparities and encourage investment outside Karnataka's main economic centres.
The government is acting on recommendations of the Prof Govind Rao Committee, which studied 236 taluks across the state.
A transparent mechanism will be used for utilising Rs 4,291 crore allocated in 2026-27.
This was DK Shivakumar's first Independence Day address as chief minister.

The Karnataka government is the state's administrative body, responsible for governance, policy-making, and public services.
It operates across all districts, implementing schemes for employment, agriculture, education, and infrastructure.
It manages government departments, including those for industries, agriculture, and technical education.
It allocates budgets and implements state-level programmes, such as the Chief Minister's Jobs Mission.
It collaborates with private industry for skill development and job creation initiatives.

Recruitment notifications for government vacancies will be issued over the next six months.
Special incentive packages will be offered to attract industries to backward taluks.
Five Global Technology Centres will be established in Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru, and Mysuru.
An Advanced Manufacturing Cluster will be developed at Doddaballapura near Kempegowda International Airport.