Chikkamagaluru: Religious workers belonging to Jain, Buddhist and Sikh communities in Chikkamagaluru district have been offered a monthly honorarium by the Karnataka government. People who are engaged in religious services can apply online under the scheme through the Seva Sindhu portal.
The initiative covers any religious functionaries in registered Jain Basadis, Buddhist institutions or Sikh Gurudwaras in the district. The scheme offers financial assistance in the form of a monthly honorarium to those who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions and who are actively involved in religious services.
Under this scheme, principal priests serving in registered Jain Basadis, Buddhist Dhammacharis and main Granthis serving in Sikh Gurudwaras are entitled to receive a monthly honorarium of ₹6,000. The government has also made provisions for eligible assistant priests of Jain Basadis, Buddhist Dhammacharis and assistant Granthis of Sikh Gurudwaras to receive ₹5,000 per month.
The financial aid is to be given to people who participate in regular religious services. The religious institution with which they are affiliated should be registered as per the government. The Jain Basadi, Buddhist institution or Sikh Gurudwara must be registered as per the Societies Registration Act or other law as specified by the government.
Who can apply for the Honorarium?
The scheme covers different categories of religious functionaries from the Jain, Buddhist and Sikh communities.
Eligible Jain Basadi principal priests, Buddhist Dhammacharis and Sikh Gurudwara main Granthis can receive ₹6,000 per month. Meanwhile, Jain Basadi assistant priests, eligible Buddhist Dhammacharis and Sikh Gurudwara assistant Granthis can receive ₹5,000 per month.
The applicant must provide accurate information about their religious service and the institution they are serving as well as the place of service and the religion they are serving. Details related to the institution’s registration and other documents required by the government must also be provided during the application process.
Religious Institutions must be Registered
One of the key conditions under the scheme is that the concerned religious institution should have valid registration as prescribed by the government.
So the applicants are therefore advised to keep the institution’s registration details ready while applying. They could also have the documents of the institution to provide religious services information in addition to the registration to establish their affiliation and their role in providing religious services.
Providing correct information is important during the online application process. All details and documents should be carefully reviewed prior to application submission to avoid mistakes or complications during verification.
Applications Through Seva Sindhu
Eligible religious workers who wish to receive the monthly honorarium can apply online through the Seva Sindhu portal. The eligibility requirements, application procedure and list of necessary documents should be carefully reviewed before completing the application.
Application information must be entered with the applicants in the form of personal and institutional details. They should ensure that the information provided online is in agreement with the supporting documents. Any discrepancies or incorrect information may affect the application.
The scheme is expected to provide financial support to religious functionaries who are actively engaged in serving their respective communities. With a fixed monthly honorarium, the government has established a mechanism to provide assistance to eligible religious workers associated with registered institutions.
Where To Get More Information
Additional information about the scheme, eligibility criteria, application procedure and necessary documents can be found in the District Office of the Minority Welfare Department in Chikkamagaluru.
The office is located behind the Commercial Tax Department building near the Zilla Panchayat office in Chikkamagaluru. Eligible applicants can contact the department to clarify doubts regarding registration, documentation and the online application process.
The department has advised those who are involved in Jain, Buddhist and Sikh religious services to apply for government assistance and submit their applications through the prescribed online procedure.
The applicants should not wait until the last minute to complete the process. Before submitting the application, they should verify their eligibility, keep the required documents ready and carefully check all information entered on the Seva Sindhu portal.
The monthly honorarium of ₹6,000 for principal religious functionaries and ₹5,000 for eligible assistants could provide regular financial support to those working in registered religious institutions across Chikkamagaluru district. Eligible religious workers can therefore check the official requirements and proceed with their applications through the designated government portal.
