A day after the Cabinet approved the implementation dates for the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress, the State government on Saturday notified a Government Order fixing eligibility criteria for seeking benefits from Yuva Nidhi scheme that promises unemployment benefits for graduates and diploma holders.
A GO on Anna Bhagya, another pre-poll guarantee, increasing the quantum of foodgrains per person to 10 kg for families holding BPL or Antyodaya cards, was also issued.
The GO on Yuva Nidhi allows those who have passed out in 2023, but have not found employment within 180 days of passing out, to apply for unemployment benefits that will be given for a maximum of 24 months or till such time that employment is found within 24 months. While graduates will get ₹3,000, diploma holders will get ₹ 1,500 per month. The scheme is open for those who are domicile of Karnataka.
