Short details
| Name of scheme | Karnataka Gruha Lakshmi (Gruhalakshmi) scheme 2026 |
| Benefit | Rs 2,000 a month to the woman head of the household, by DBT |
| Last date to apply | None. Registration is free and still open at service centres. |
| Newest instalment on record | 32nd instalment, Rs 2,443 crore, released 08.08.2026. We found no 33rd on 15.10.2026. |
| Three ways to check status | SMS the 12 digit ration card number to 8147500500 or 8277000555, the Seva Sindhu status page, or the DBT Karnataka app |
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Application status, Seva Sindhu | Click here · Live, needs the acknowledgement number, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Guarantee schemes portal | Click here · Live, SMS numbers printed on the home page, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Department scheme page, WCD | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Government order PDF | Click here · Live, order of 06.06.2023 |
| Terms and conditions PDF | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Application form PDF | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Helpline page | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Status guide PDF, English and Kannada | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
Status or payment, which number to use
| SMS route | Send only the 12 digit ration card number. No login, OTP or app is needed. |
| Seva Sindhu page | Needs the acknowledgement number from the service centre. Ration card or Aadhaar number shows nothing there. |
| DBT Karnataka app | Logs in with Aadhaar and an OTP, and shows whether Rs 2,000 reached the bank |
| Approved but not paid | Almost always Aadhaar not seeded for DBT at the bank |
| DBT tracker website | Its link on the guarantee schemes home page returned a 404 on 22.08.2026 |
Instalment figures, our arithmetic
| 32nd instalment | Rs 2,443 crore on 08.08.2026 |
| Paid so far | Rs 76,951 crore across 32 instalments |
| Beneficiaries | 1,24,48,938 women |
| Per woman since August 2023 | About Rs 64,000, our division of the two figures above |
| Not eligible | Where the woman head or her husband pays income tax or files GST |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a last date to apply for Gruha Lakshmi?
No. Registration is free at Karnataka One, Bangalore One, Grama One and Seva Sindhu counters, and no cut off date is notified.
How do I check Gruhalakshmi status by SMS?
Send only your 12 digit ration card number to 8147500500 or 8277000555. No login or app is needed, and the reply gives the registration or payment detail.
Why is my Gruha Lakshmi application approved but no money came?
Aadhaar is almost always not seeded for DBT. Ask the bank to seed it, then wait 3 to 4 working days after a release.
Which woman in a family gets Gruha Lakshmi?
Only the woman named head of household on the ration card, one woman per family. Gender minorities are covered by an approval dated 18.07.2023.
Is there an official Gruha Lakshmi beneficiary list PDF?
No. No statewide or village wise list is on the department portal, so use the SMS route with your ration card number.