How will you feel when you are an excellent and ambitious cook and you will even get the subsidy of 5 lakh rupees for starting your Mobile canteen business from the Government. Sounds good. Well the news is for real, Government of Karnataka is providing a subsidy for Mobile Canteen Business vendors. The Food Business dreamers or ambitious people who dream of starting their very own Food Cart- Mobile Business .But how to get this subsidy
We will know everything here in step by step detail so understand it well
What is a Mobile Canteen?
The Food vehicle that is moving from one place to other, generally a van or a small tata magic vehicle often visible in uban and rural areas.
What is the purpose of this Scheme?
Various purposes for Mobile Canteen Subsidy Scheme 2025:
The biggest purpose of starting a business has always been to be financially independent, escaping the 9-5 job rat race and live the life they dreamt of living by earning exponentially larger money and wealth creation than an employee
Other than this the scheme’s priorities are:
- To Help Youth to become Self employed and financially independent
- To make people accessible to different varieties of food options
- To reduce unemployment and Support small entrepreneurs
What Financial help will you get in this scheme?
Here’s how the ₹5 lakh subsidy is divided:
| What It’s For | Amount Covered |
|---|---|
| Buying/Modifying Vehicle | ₹2,50,000 |
| Kitchen Equipment | ₹1,50,000 |
| Branding, Uniforms, Packaging | ₹50,000 |
| Working Capital (Initial Stock) | ₹50,000 |
| Total Support | ₹5,00,000 |
Special Note: Some women from SC/ST backgrounds may get up to 90% subsidy!
Application Criteria
You can apply if:
- You’re an Indian citizen aged 18 or older
- You’re currently unemployed or underemployed
- You belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS category (preference given)
- You have a basic plan or idea for your canteen
- You haven’t taken similar subsidies before
- You have an Aadhaar-linked bank account
- You haven’t defaulted on any bank loans
Documents You’ll Need to Apply
Get these ready before applying:
- Aadhaar Card & PAN Card
- Passport-sized photos
- Income, Address, and Domicile certificates
- Bank passbook (with IFSC)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- A simple business plan
- Quotation for your vehicle
- Affidavit saying you haven’t taken other similar subsidies
How to Apply – Online & Offline
Online Method
- Check your respective’s state’s MSME or employment portal (like msme.gov.in)
- Register/Login with Aadhaar-based details
- Look for Mobile Canteen Subsidy Scheme 2025
- Fill in the form and upload documents
- Submit and save your application number
Offline Method
1.Check to nearest District Industries Centre (DIC) or Panchayat Office around your areas
2.Get the application form
3.Attach documents and submit to the officer
4.Collect your acknowledgment slip
What happens after applying the link
- Officials will verify your documents and do a field visit
- You’ll be asked to attend basic training (food safety + business tips)
- If you want a loan too, it will be sanctioned through a partnered bank
- The subsidy will be sent to your bank account
- Your mobile canteen will be monitored for a year to ensure success
Which Hand’s are powering this Scheme ?
- Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
- MSME Department
- Local self-help groups & Livelihood Missions
- Urban local bodies
- SC/ST & Women development boards
They also help you get licenses, parking spots, and FSSAI approval.
What if you don’t get a subsidy?
There are other schemes that are present other than this such as:
- PM MUDRA Yojana (for small setups)
- Stand-Up India Scheme (for SC/ST/Women)
- Start-Up India Loans
The loan amount is linked with the subsidy — so you repay less!