Karnataka State Government funding to build churches in Karnataka

Christian Development Program
         Government of Karnataka has considered the Christian Community as Minority community in Karnataka state. As per 2011 census the Christian population is 11.43 lakhs. As per section 15 (4) and 16 (4) of constitution of India they are classified into 3 “B” categories to get benefit under Education, Employment, Reservations and other Social and Economical development. In this line of development the Government of Karnataka has implemented numerous schemes for the development of Christian community, out of these schemes the following schemes such as providing financial assistance for the Construction of Community Halls, Repairs and Renovation of Churches, funds for providing basic necessities to Orphanages, Old Age Homes, Providing various Trainings under Skill Development Programmes, and also providing scholarships and incentives to Christian students through the Directorate of Minorities.
                        • Funds for Construction, Renovation and Development of Churches
                        • Construction of Community Hall
                        • Funds for Orphanages/Old Age Homes
                        • Skill Development Programme
                        • GNM and BSC Nursing Training
                        • Incentives to Christian Minority Students
1. Funds for Construction, Renovation and Development of Churches
         As per the Government order No: MWD.318MDS2011 Dated: 16/01/2012 funds are provided for the construction, renovation and development of churches across the state. As per this order for the repairs and renovation/development of churches a financial assistance of up to Rs.10 lakhs is provided.
             To get this benefit the following documents are to be produced.
                       • The interested persons/church authorities have to submit the following documents.
                       • Application in the prescribed format.
                       • Church Registration Certificate issued by the competent authorities/departments as the case may be.
                       • Audit Report (Prepared by a Charted Accountant).
                       • Site Documents in the name of the Church.
                       • The list of elected administrative members of the Church.
                       • Recommendation Letter from the Deputy Commissioner of the respective district.
                       • Spot inspection report issued by the District Officer Minorities/ District Officer Backward Classes and Minorities of the District.
                       • Church Photocopy Attested by the District Deputy Commissioner.
                       • Building Estimate Copies.
                       • An undertaking in a Stamp Paper.
                       • Any other document required at the time of scrutiny of file.
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Churches 2015-16
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Churches 2014-15
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Churches 2013-14
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  Government Order 
2. Construction of Community Hall
         If any Christian Community association is interested to construct community hall for the social and cultural activities of Christian Minority Communities across the state, the minority department will provide a financial assistance of up to Rs.100 lakhs at district head quarters and up to a maximum of Rs.50 lakhs, for other places depending upon the requirement and estimate.
             To get this benefit the following documents are to be produced.
                       • The association must be a registered association (Registration Certificate to be produced)
                       • The land/site details on which the community hall is to be constructed. (The documents) should be in the name of association.
                       • The Association must have obtained the building construction licence from the competent authorities for the construction
                         of the said community hall/building.
                       • The Association shell provides the blueprint and the original estimate copies duely attested by the competent authorities.
                       • Copy of the committee’s resolution and other details to get this funds sanctioned.
                       • To furnish the names list and addresses of the members of the working committee of the association.
                       • Attested building plan by Competent City Municipal Council, Town Municipal Council/Grama Panchayath as the case may be.
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Communityhalls 2015-16
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Communityhalls 2014-15
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Communityhalls 2013-14
3. Funds for Orphanages/Oldage Homes
         As per Government order No: MWD 320 MDS 2011 Bangalore, Dated: 16/01/2012, grant-in-aid will be provided to self service institutions of Christian community across the state who maintain Orphanages and Old Age Homes, to provide the basic necessities.
             To get this benefit the following documents are to be produced.
                       • Application.
                       • Registration Certificate (In currency at least for the last 2 years).
                       • By law of the Association.
                       • Audit Report.
                       • Admission certificate with photos of the Orphans/Old Age people.
                       • Building Rent Agreement Paper/Khata Extract of Building.
                       • For 25 members at least 2500 sq feet building is required.
                       • Dimension and accommodation available in the building with photos.
                       • An Affidavit to the effect that the Association is not receiving benefits or assistance from any other person or source.
                       • Undertaking an Agreements as per the Government order.
                       • The Associations Bank Account Passbook attested Xerox copy.
                       • The list of Names and Addresses of the elected members and working staffs of the association.
                       • Spot inspection report of the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned District.
                       • Recommendation letter from the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned District.
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Orphanages / Oldage homes 2015-16
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Orphanages / Oldage homes 2014-15
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  District Wise released list of Orphanages / Oldage homes 2013-14
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  Government Order
4. Skill Development Programme
         In order to make the unemployed Christian minority youths, to get in to jobs and to achieve self reliance in their life, various training programmes are conducted depending up on their educational levels.
             The trainings provided are as follows.
                       • Computers, Call Centre, Animation and BPO. These trainings are imparted through the institutions which has
                         got ____ exemption from the Government of Karnataka.
                       • The training will be provided for a period of 3 to 6 months and a stipend of Rs.500 per month per candidate will also be provided.
                       • Eligibility: A candidate must have aged between 18 to 35 years.
                       • The candidate’s family annual income should not have more than 2 lakhs per annum.
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  Target 2015-16
Description: http://gokdom.kar.nic.in/English/Images/Menu/Download.png  Candidate List 2015-16
5. GNM and BSC Nursing Training
         The students who are under GNM and BSC Nursing training are provided with training fees and stipend during training period by the Minority Department.
                       • Each student is paid Rs.9000 as training and course expenses per annum.
                       • A monthly stipend of Rs.1000 per candidate is also paid by the Department.
                       • During training period Uniform fee and cost of Books will be paid as per the norms, by the Department.
                       • The attendance of the student at the training centre should have more than 75%.
6. Incentives to Christian Minority Students
         In order to encourage the Christian minority students to continue their studies, incentives are given to PUC, Degree and PG students based on their marks scored in the previous year exams. The incentive amount of Rs.3000/- per annum is given for the students who have passed SSLC and taken admission in PUC, Rs.4000/- per annum for those who have passed PUC and taken admission in Degree and Rs.5000/- per annum for those who have passed Degree and got admission to PG courses.
             Eligibility:-
                       • The students should belong to Christian minority community and they should have passed in all the subjects of their
                         previous year examination with higher percentage of marks.
                       • The students have to submit their applications during the month of June/July every year to the District Officer
                         Minorities/District Officer Backward Classes and Minorities through their respective principals of the college.
                       • Incentive will be paid to the student depending up on the higher percentage of marks obtained by a student.


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