Social Welfare Department

The Commissioner of Social Welfare, Bangalore, oversees sections like Education, Employment, Special Component Plan, and Co-ordination, managing various welfare schemes and initiatives.

Established in 1975, the Karnataka SC/ST Development Corporation, now Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Development Corporation (since 2005), aims to uplift SC/ST communities above the poverty line.

Founded in 2018, the Karnataka Adijambava Development Corporation advances social justice and economic empowerment for the Madiga and related SC communities.

Established under the Companies Act, 2013, the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation supports the upliftment of the Bhovi community below the poverty line.

The Karnataka Thanda Development Corporation provides roads, water, sanitation, and street lights to remote thandas, supporting the Banjara/Lambani community.

Established in 2016, the Karnataka State Safai Karmachari Development Corporation uplifts Safai Karmacharis and Poura Karmikas.

Established under the 2013 Schedule (8), the Corporation promotes SC/ST development and economic equality in Karnataka.

Established in 1976, LIDKAR promotes Karnatakas leather industry and uplifts SC leather artisans.