Kutumba is an Entitlement Management System developed by the Karnataka Govt, which has evolved into an Integrated Social Information System/SIIS for the public. It encompasses a social registry, integrated beneficiary management systems, a beneficiary registry, a payment platform, and a grievance redressal mechanism. The main objective of the project is to facilitate the proactive delivery of benefits and services by validating entitlements, identifying eligible residents, and approving or sanctioning the relevant services or schemes.
Kutumba utilizes data from various departmental databases. Residents can check their entitlements, verify eligibility, and apply for government schemes using a Kutumba ID. This ID eliminates the need for submitting documents or registration numbers by automatically retrieving eligibility data such as caste, income certificate, landholding, or disability status and it streamlines the application process.
The Kutumba Project aims to provide each resident family in Karnataka with a unique identity, serving as a repository of their attributes and enabling seamless access to government services and benefits. The project is executed by the Centre for e-Governance under the Dept of Personnel/Administrative Reforms (e-Governance), Govt of Karnataka.
What is Kutumba ID?
The Kutumba ID is a unique identifier for resident families and their members in Karnataka. The Kutumba database functions as a centralized repository of resident information, allowing departments to assess applicants’ eligibility and grant benefits accordingly.
Why is Kutumba ID Required?
Citizens frequently interact with the government through both online and offline channels. Currently, The online processes of the family ID require citizens to fill out forms and upload various documents in the application form of Family ID. The application form data and documents are manually verified by govt officials. Moreover, citizens often need to resubmit the same documents to different departments when applying for various services.
To facilitate these services and improve efficiency, the Govt of Karnataka has presented the Kutumba ID for every family and its members in the Karnataka state. This unique identifier reduces the need for manual interventions in tasks like eligibility checks, documentation, record-keeping, and benefit disbursement. It also stops the requirement for residents to submit identical documents oftentimes to different departments.
How Can Residents Enroll for Family ID Using Kutumba?
The applicants have to open the official portal of Kutumba. The website link is https://kutumba.karnataka.gov.in. ID.
- The applicants have to log in using the Aadhaar OTP
- Then, enter the details of the applicants in the form.
- Now, add the details of all members of the family in the form
- You ought to cite the elements of the parent or spouse related in the form and the details related to all the members of the family in the form.
- Now, brief a member as a Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) in the family ID form
- In the end, submit the application form.
- You will get the temporary Kutumba ID instantly
Can Temporary Family IDs be used by Residents to Apply for Schemes/Services?
Yes, the temporary Kutumba ID can be used to apply for schemes or services. Once the details are verified and approved, the ID is upgraded to a permanent one, which is required for benefit disbursement.