Karnataka Launches "Yuva Nidhi" Scheme for Unemployed Graduates.

State News | Dated: 24 Dec 2025

The Karnataka government has officially launched the "Yuva Nidhi" scheme, fulfilling one of its key poll guarantees. The scheme provides monthly unemployment assistance of Rs 3,000 to graduates and Rs 1,500 to diploma holders. Beneficiaries must have completed their degrees in the academic year 2024-25 and remain unemployed for six months.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The assistance is provided for a period of two years or until the beneficiary gets a job, whichever is earlier.
  • The scheme also includes skill training to improve employability.
  • Registration for the scheme is conducted through the "Seva Sindhu" portal.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: Yuva Nidhi.
  • Benefit: Unemployment Allowance.
  • Duration: 2 Years Max.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state government launched the "Yuva Nidhi" scheme providing monthly allowances to unemployed youth?

Correct Answer: Karnataka

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Karnataka

  • Capital – Bengaluru
  • CM – Siddaramaiah