How Can I Get Grama One Franchise In Karnataka?
Introduction
If you think of the last time you used a government service in a metropolitan city, you might have just used a government service center. For instance, Bangaloreans are used to Bangolore One, which exists almost in every locality. But how does a government service center make things easy? Is it not the norm that there would already be an office establishment to get the same task done?
Well, yes. There would.
Why do you use Flipkart to buy a phone when you could go to the local electronics store?
The simple reason is convenience.
Not only will this make things easy for all the citizens of the Karnataka state, but is also beneficial for the government offices. Instead of dealing with walk-ins for simple tasks such as filling out an application form, this would give time back to the hands of government employees and the people.
What is a ‘Grama One’?
Most people living in metropolitan cities are so used to convenience that it almost seems like a basic right to them. But the rest of the set of population of the state is not used to it yet. The Karnataka state government seems to think that it is high time that it introduces a government service center that is dedicated to all the villages, taluks, and districts.
Introducing Grama One.
A one-stop shop for all things government!
The aim of this establishment is to ensure ease of access to government services like various certificates such as residential, crop, birth, death, age, migration, and no tenancy certificates. As the center will cater to not all age groups, even student services such as applications for sports scholarships, and bus passes will be made available.
Grama One makes Government Services — hassle-free!
Requirements to set up a Grama One
Setting up Grama One centers definitely helps the society in general. These beneficial government service provider benefits the general population who are not generally used to the convenient lifestyle. Now let us look into what are the requirements in order to set up these useful centers which is such an attractive proposition for everyone alike.
Infrastructure:
Directorate of EDCS, DPAR(e-Governance), Government of Karnataka, has released the specifications that are necessary for the opening of these centers. Your center should have an exclusive partition and entry, with a minimum of 100 sq. ft. space and four chairs for customers. Ensure branding aligns with GramaOne standards, including the name board, price chart, and building color. Keep your premises clean with tile or granite flooring, a solid roof, and leak-free cement walls. Good ventilation, lighting, and ample outside space for parking and display boards are crucial. Furnishings should meet GramaOne’s specs, like the counter table, operator chair, printer table, and customer waiting chairs. For added security and customer engagement, consider installing CCTV surveillance and an LCD TV.
IT Essentials:
To establish a center with the necessary IT infrastructure, you’ll need specific components. This includes desktop or laptop systems with a configuration of at least i3 or higher, a multi-function printer capable of printing and scanning, a biometric scanner like the Secugen Hamster Pro 20, a web camera, and a Wi-Fi receiver. Crucially, ensure reliable internet connectivity from two different Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to minimize service disruptions caused by connectivity issues.
Grama One Franchise Cost
Starting a Grama One franchise in Karnataka requires a minimum investment ranging from 2 lakh to 2.3 lakh, with a detailed breakdown as follows: Shop interior costs around ₹15,000, covering items like chairs, tables, wall clocks, and electrical fittings. Branding expenses amount to ₹10,000 and include signage boards, price charts, monochrome boards, and uniforms. Allocating ₹50,000 for a computer system or laptop, ₹17,000 for a printer, ₹4,000 for a laminator, ₹20,000 for a bond paper printer, and ₹3,000 for a Secugen biometric scanner are essential. Additionally, budget ₹25,000 for an inverter/power backup, ₹8,000 for internet connectivity, ₹20,000 for shop advance or deposit, ₹5,000 for miscellaneous work like shop painting, and ₹2,000 for stationery items. You’ll also need ₹25,000 for Aadhar Access and ₹30,000 for an Aadhar KIT. Ongoing monthly expenses encompass shop rent, electricity charges, internet fees, paper purchases, printer cartridges, and stationery items.
In terms of profit margins, the government sets a fixed service fee for each service provided at the Grama One Center. You cannot alter this fee. However, you earn a 40% profit margin on the services you offer. For instance, if you charge ₹75 for a service, you’ll retain approximately ₹28 as profit, while the remaining amount goes to the government. It’s important to note that those who own the Grama One franchise do not receive a salary from the government; their income is derived from the profit margins on services provided.
Get your Grama One Franchise!
Assuming you have gone through all the considerations and are excited to take up on this exciting opportunity, how exactly should you proceed with it? Let us look into the specific steps that you go through.
If you’re a permanent resident of the Karnataka state, then you are definitely deemed eligible to register. Just visit the seva sindhu website and complete the registration as a new user. Enter your Adhaar number and the essential details. Ensure that the details are accurate. Then, you would need to upload the necessary documents. But what documents are these? Don’t worry, these are the very basic documents! Just your Adhaar Card, Domicile Certificate and a valid mobile number and you’re good to go.
Once you are done with the online application, you can login with your registered Adhaar and mobile number and even check the status of your application online. All the IT infrastructure is set is place and you will be stunned as to how easy this all is.
Wrapping Up!
The Grama One Franchise service is a pioneering endeavor aimed at empowering the residents of Karnataka. As Karnataka continues to evolve and innovate in the realm of public services, the Grama One Franchise service stands as a shining example of how technology and citizen empowerment can go hand in hand. Now you can be a part of this novel cause which the Karnataka State government is taking up with this initiative.
