Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme has been launched on 16th July 2024 to enhance livelihoods and empower vulnerable sections. In the 1st phase of KILP scheme, govt. will cover 4000 households with an outlay of Rs. 23 crore. This scheme will expand its reach to 50,000 extremely poor households by 2027 and 2,50,000 households by 2029. Read this article till the end to know launch details of Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme and other aspects regarding the KILP scheme.
Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme 2024 Launch
The new KILP Scheme is a flagship initiative of Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood. Initially, Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme will cover 20 taluks of 10 districts in the state. As per the official statement, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the programme was signed between P I Sreevidya, Mission Director, National Livelihood Mission and Shweta S Banerjee, country lead - India, BRAC International, in the presence of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Minister Sharan Prakash Patil and Additional Chief Secretary Uma Mahadevan at Vikasa Soudha of Karnataka.Launching the pilot phase of the programme that initially aims to cover 4,000 households with a budget of Rs. 23 crore, the minister said that the KILP was aimed at creating sustainable, gender-equitable and climate-resilient livelihoods for extremely poor households across 20 taluks of the 10 districts in the state that rank ‘poor’ in the Human Development Index.
Benefits of KILP Scheme
Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme will target the most vulnerable groups, particularly women, and empower them by instilling self-confidence, imparting skill training, enhancing livelihoods, fostering social inclusion, and promoting economic prosperity through a capability-building approach.
Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme Objectives
The KILP is designed to address poverty, inequalities, regional disparities and livelihood issues. Sustainable livelihoods, food and nutritional security, income enhancement, access to government welfare schemes, gender equity, women, and social empowerment are among KILP’s key objectives.
Implementation of KILP Scheme
BRAC International will provide technical expertise and support in designing and implementing the Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme. It would be done through a State-level Project Management Unit (SPMU) and district-level coordination units through PRADAN, a national NGO. The Gram Sabhas, Gram Panchayat level federations and self-help groups are key components and play a key role in beneficiary selection.1st Phase of Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme
The 20 taluks would be covered in the pilot phase or 1st phase of KILP Scheme. It includes Hungund and Badami in Bagalkot district, Aurad and Kamalanagar in Bidar, Kalagi and Shahabad in Kalaburagi, Maski and Sirwar in Raichur, Vadagera and Gurmitkal in Yadgir, Kanakagiri and Gangavathi in Koppal, Thalikote and Almel in Vijayapura, Kudligi and Harapanahalli in Vijayanagara, Kampli and Kurugodu in Ballari and Gundlupet and Yelandur in Chamarajanagara.
Next Phases of KILP Scheme
Karnataka Inclusive Livelihood Programme (KILP scheme) will expand its reach to 50,000 extremely poor households by the year 2027 and 2,50,000 households by the year 2029.
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