pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Pension Scheme for State Agitators Other Than Category of Agitators Who Went to Jail for 7 Days or got Injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Pension Scheme for State Agitators Other Than Category of Agitators Who went to Jail for 7 Days or got Injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement&quot; scheme is implemented by the Police Department under the Department of Home, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to state agitators who do not fall under the category of those imprisoned for 7 days or injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement, and who are not entitled to an agitational pension or any other government pension, nor are employed in government service.

Benefits:
Pension Amount: 
₹4,500/- per month


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an identified state agitator, excluding those who were jailed for seven days or injured during the Uttarakhand state movement.
   1. The applicant must not be entitled to an agitational pension or any other pension from a government source.
   1. The applicant must not be employed in any government service.
Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Sikkim

Details:
The scheme &quot;Samajik Sewa Bhatta Scheme&quot; was launched by the Culture Department, Government of Sikkim. It aims to provide financial support to traditional faith healers across the state. Under this scheme, traditional faith healers receive a monthly pension to recognize and support their cultural and social contributions. It covers a total of 1,500 beneficiaries and seeks to preserve the traditional healing practices that are integral to the cultural heritage of Sikkim.

Benefits:
A monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to traditional faith healers such as Dhami, Jhakri, Bijjuwa, Bhungthing, Mangpa, Phedengba, Paw, Baidang, Janapa, Yeba, Yema, Sambas, and Pheriwala.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
   1. The applicant should be a traditional faith healer such as Dhami, Jhakri, Bijjuwa, Bhungthing, Mangpa, Phedengba, Paw, Baidang, Janapa, Yeba, Yema, Sambas, or Pheriwala.
Tiatr Cantaram Singing Competition 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "Tiatr Cantaram Singing Competition", organised by the Kala Academy under the Department of Art, Culture and Museums, Government of Goa, aims to promote singing talent, preserve and revive the tradition of Tiatr songs, and encourage both traditional and new compositions that reflect Goa’s rich Tiatr heritage. The competition is open to all Goan artists.

Benefits:
A common music band is provided by Kala Academy free of cost for practice and competition.
Each participant gets ₹150/- as travel and daily allowance.
Winners receive cash prizes in different categories.

Solo Singing [Male & Female]:
 1st Prize: ₹2,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹1,500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹1,000/-
Duet Singing:
 1st Prize: ₹4,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-
Duo Singing:
 1st Prize: ₹4,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-
Trio Singing:
 1st Prize: ₹6,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹4,500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹3,000/-
Quartet [Group of 4]:
 1st Prize: ₹8,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹6,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹4,000/-
Choral [Group Singing]:
 1st Prize: ₹8,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹6,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹4,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
The Competition is open to all Goan artists.
Organisation of Cultural Programs
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Organisation of Cultural Programs” was introduced by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to cultural groups and artists registered with the Department of Culture for performing in cultural programs organized during traditional fairs, festivals, regional celebrations within and outside the state, as well as on the occasion of national festivals.

Benefits:
After the presentation of cultural programmes by groups/folk singers enlisted with the Culture Department on the occasion of traditional fairs, festivals, celebrations, and national festivals organized within or outside the state, the following honorarium and allowances are payable:
Group Leader: Honorarium of ₹1,000/- and travelling allowance of ₹500/-.
Other Artists: Honorarium of ₹800/- each and travelling allowance of ₹400/- each.
Folk Singers:
Category A: ₹7,500/- as honorarium.
Category B: ₹4,250/- as honorarium.
Travelling allowance: ₹300/- along with ordinary bus fare or second-class rail fare for the journey.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a cultural group or an artist registered with the Department of Culture, Uttarakhand.
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The Fellowship is aimed at promoting original, socially relevant, and policy-focused research in the social sciences. The fellowship provides financial support through a monthly grant of ₹20,000 and an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000 for up to two years, with an initial award period of one year, which is renewed for the second year subject to fulfilment of requisite criteria. It also offers institutional and short-term fellowships including a six-month short term fellowship for scholars nearing Ph.D. submission (minimum three years of completed PhD research) and a standalone contingency grant of ₹62,500 for specific research needs. Applications are invited through ICSSR’s website and social media platforms. Fellows are expected to pursue full-time research, submit regular progress reports, and provide a final submission that includes published work, a book-length thesis, and audited financial records.  Given India's social science ecosystem, it seeks to promote research excellence, evidence-based research, and scholarship that is also relevant to policymakers.

Benefits:
1)	Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.20,000 per month
2)	Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum

Eligibility Criteria:
1)	Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2)	Must be a full-time bonafide Ph.D. scholar in a social science discipline in a UGC-recognized university, deemed-to-be university, institute of national importance, ICSSR Research Institute, or college with approved Ph.D. programme.
3)	The Ph.D. topic must have been confirmed by the DRC/authorised statutory body of the institution on or before the last date of call for applications.
4)	Age must be below 40 years as on the last date of application.
5)	Age relaxation of 5 years allowed for SC/ST/OBC-(NCL) candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
6)	Must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in post-graduation, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-(NCL)/PwD).
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana (Developing Caste Welfare) (EBC)
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Awas Yojana (Developing Caste Welfare) (EBC)&quot; is a housing scheme by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to support Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) by offering financial aid up to ₹1,20,000/- for house construction. This scheme also ensures that the Economically Weaker Sections receive support in securing shelter.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of up to ₹1,20,000/- for house construction.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC).
- Applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- Applicant's family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
- Applicant must own land or have been allotted land/house under a government poverty housing scheme.
Printing and Free Distribution of Sanskrit Textbooks
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Printing and Free Distribution of Sanskrit Textbooks” is implemented by the Directorate of Sanskrit Education under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote Sanskrit education by providing free Sanskrit textbooks to students studying in Classes 1 to 12.

Benefits:
Each student is provided annual financial assistance under the scheme as follows:
Classes 1
st
 to 5
th
: ₹250/- per student
Classes 6
th
 to 8
th
: ₹400/- per student
Classes 9
th
 to 10
th
: ₹600/- per student
Classes 11
th
 to 12
th
: ₹700/- per student


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The students studying in Classes 1 to 12 at Sanskrit schools across Uttarakhand are eligible.
Operation of Sports Hostels
Category: Sports & Culture, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Operation of Sports Hostels&quot; was introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to encourage tribal students in Scheduled Areas to participate in sports and prepare them for national and international competitions. Under this scheme, tribal students from Class 6 to 12 are provided with free residential facilities, training in archery and athletics by skilled coaches, nutritious meals, uniforms, and modern sports equipment. The scheme is implemented in the following District:	Banswara, Dungarpur, Sirohi, Udaipur &amp; Pratapgarh.

Benefits:
The following facilities are provided in the sports hostel:
Free residential accommodation in sports hostels.
Nutritious meals, snacks, and special dietary arrangements as per approved pattern.
Sports training with modern equipment by expert coaches (especially in archery and athletics).
Free school uniforms and educational materials.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant should be studying in class 6th to 12th.1. The applicant should not have any disability or suffering from any serious illness.
1. The applicant’s parents/guardians should not be income tax payers.
1. The applicant should not be a failed student in the last examination.

**Note:** Only those students who pass the selection test will be admitted to the sports hostel.
Sero Positive Illness Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Launched in 2009, the scheme &quot;Sero Positive Illness Scheme&quot; by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat aims to support the education of children affected by or born into families impacted by Sero Positive illness. Through this scheme, financial scholarships and support for school uniform, books, tuition fees, food, and hostel expenses are provided to destitute and orphaned children across education levels—from primary school to postgraduate studies. The scheme is implemented by the Director, Social Security Department, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar, and at the district level, by the District Social Security Officer or District Child Protection Officer.

Benefits:

Level of Study	
Day Scholars	
Hostellers
Std. 1 to 5	
₹500 (₹50/month for uniform) + ₹1,500 annually
-
Std. 6 to 10
₹1,000/- (₹100/month for uniform) + ₹1,500 annually	
-
Class 11-12	
₹4,000/- (₹400/month for fees and books for ten months)
₹10,000/- (Rs. 400/- per month for fees and books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)
B.A./B.Com./B.Sc and equivalent degree courses	
₹6,000/- (₹600/- per month for fees and books for ten months)
₹12,000/- (₹600/- per month for fees and books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)
degree courses like B.E., B.Tech., L.L.B., MBA and equivalent courses as well as Diploma courses in Medical and Ayurvedic and Homeopathic courses.
₹10,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for fees and books for ten months)
₹16,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for fees and books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)
Postgraduate level courses like M.Sc./ M.Phil./ LLM./ M.Ed./ M.B.A. etc.
₹10,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for fees and books for ten months)
₹1,000/- per month for books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a child affected by Sero Positive illness or should have one or both parents who are Sero Positive.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be studying in any following standard:



  - Standard 1 to 5.
  - Standard 6 to 10.
  - Higher Secondary Class-11 and 12.
  - B.A./B.Com./B.AC. and equivalent degree courses.
  - Degree courses like B.E., B.Tech., LLB., MBA and equivalent courses as well as Diploma courses in Medical and Ayurvedic and Homeopathic courses.
  - Postgraduate level courses like M.Sc./ M.Phil./ LLM./ M.Ed./ M.B.A. etc.
Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The "Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes" scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote self-employment and sustainable livelihood among scheduled caste/ scheduled tribe families living below the poverty line. Under this scheme, provides loans through various banks to scheduled caste families living below the poverty line for projects up to ₹20,000 to ₹7,00,000/- in agriculture, services, business, and transport. The scheme offers a government subsidy of 50% of the project cost or a maximum of ₹10,000/-. > **Illustrative Ventures:**

Agricultural Equipment, Automobile Workshops, Band Parties, Orchestras, Beauty Parlors, Bicycle Repair, Biogas Plants, Barber Shops, Bookbinding, Brick Making, Bullock Carts, Cable Tv, Candle Making, Greeting Card Making, Carpet Industry, Cloth Business, Copper Industry, Departmental Stores, Dhabas and Restaurants, Driving Schools, Fruit and Flower Production, Flour and Rice Mills, Goat Rearing, Bakeries, General Stores (Pansari Ki Dukan), Hosiery, Bamboo Furniture Making, Wooden Furniture Making, Leather Goods Manufacturing, Shoe Making, Cement Block Making, Beekeeping, Nursing Homes, Poultry Farming, Printing Presses, Pottery Work, Sweet Shops, Tailoring Shops, Tire Servicing, Lamination, PCO/STD Booths, Tent Houses, Auto-taxis, Marble Polishing, Sale and Repair of Electrical Goods, Fast Food Shops, Etc.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Loan Amount:
 Project loans from ₹20,000/- to ₹7,00,000/- through nationalized banks.
Subsidy:
 50% of the project cost or up to ₹10,000/- as government subsidy.
Margin Money:
 25% of project cost provided at 4% annual interest.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Castes and Tribes community.
1. The applicant must be living below the poverty line.
1. The applicant annual income must not exceed ₹15,975/- in rural areas and ₹21,206/- in urban areas.
1. The applicant must not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution.
1. The applicant must not have availed any subsidy from any government scheme earlier.
1. The applicant must possess a commercial driving license.
Kailash Darshan Yatra
Category: Sports & Culture, Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Launched in 2001, the scheme "Kailash Darshan Yatra" by the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the sacred Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. The scheme offers one-time financial assistance to selected applicants who complete the yatra. To be eligible, the applicant must be a selected pilgrim from Gujarat and submit proof of yatra completion within 90 days. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits:
One-time financial assistance is provided to the pilgrim for undertaking the Kailash Darshan Yatra.
Validity:
 Once in a lifetime per pilgrim.
*The scheme guidelines do not specify the amount of the benefit; applicants should verify with the authorities.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a pilgrim from Gujarat.
- The applicant must have completed the Kailash Darshan Yatra.
- The applicant must apply within 90 days of yatra completion.
- The applicant must not have availed of the benefit before under this scheme.
Sindhu Darshan Scheme
Category: Travel & Tourism, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Launched in 2017, the scheme "Sindhu Darshan Scheme" by the Tourism Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the Sindhu Darshan Yatra in Leh-Ladakh, promoting cultural unity. The scheme provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹15,000/- to eligible pilgrims and supports a maximum of 300 pilgrims per financial year. To be eligible, the applicant must be a native of Gujarat and must submit proof of completing the yatra within 60 days of its conclusion. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board. The applications are accepted offline via a prescribed form available on the official website.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 One-time grant of ₹15,000/- per pilgrim.
Beneficiary Cap:
 Limited to 300 pilgrims per financial year.
Disbursement Condition:
 Proof of yatra completion must be submitted within 60 days.
Validity:
 Once in a lifetime per pilgrim.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a native of Gujarat.
- The applicant must have completed the Sindhu Darshan Yatra.
- The applicant must submit the application within 60 days of completing the yatra.
- The applicant must not have availed the benefit before under this scheme.
Varanasi and Amritsar Yatra Scheme
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The &quot;Varanasi and Amritsar Yatra Scheme&quot; is a scheme under the &quot;Celebration of Birth Anniversaries of Great saints Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Guru Ravidas, Maharishi Valmiki and Sant Kabir Dass Jayanti Scheme&quot;, implemented by the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Government of Haryana. This scheme aims to facilitate pilgrimages to Varanasi and Amritsar for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Castes category. To support their spiritual and cultural engagement, the scheme provides financial reimbursement for second-class train travel, enabling eligible beneficiaries to undertake these religious journeys with ease.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of ₹1,000/- or the actual cost of a second-class train ticket (to and fro) per person, whichever is less, will be provided.
Note: 
This facility will be given one time only.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
 Reimbursement will be made after the journey on the submission of railway tickets.
Mode of Disbursement:
 Payment will be made directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste.
1. This facility will be given one time only.
State Art Exhibition Competition
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;State Art Exhibition Competition&quot; by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to encourage and appreciate the creative pursuits of artists, art students, and school children through state-level art exhibitions and competitions in disciplines like painting, sculpture, graphic arts, applied arts, and visual arts. Participants are invited through public advertisements in newspapers, and entries are judged by expert panels. Winners receive cash prizes, certificates, and an opportunity to exhibit their work at the Ravi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan. Prize-winning art institute students are also eligible for a monthly scholarship. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy. 2 entries each from artists and students of art institutions and a maximum of 14 entries from classes 1 to 5 and 14 entries from classes 6 to 10 from a school are invited through the school in a prescribed format.

Benefits:
Artists Category: 
23 prizes totaling ₹1,74,500/-.
Art Institute Students Category: 
16 prizes totaling ₹48,000/-.
School Children Category:
 50 prizes totaling ₹25,000/-.
Scholarship:
 Winning students in the art institution category are eligible for a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/-.




Eligibility Criteria:
- Artists/ art institute students and school children in Gujarat are eligible under this scheme.
  - Students should be studying in classes 1st to 10th in Gujarat.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Medium Scale Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit (Fresh Water) - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The “Subsidy for Medium Scale Ornamental Fish Rearing Unit (Fresh Water)” is a scheme component under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), implemented by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana. This Centrally Sponsored Scheme aims to promote ornamental fish farming as a sustainable livelihood option.
Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a subsidy is provided to eligible beneficiaries for setting up infrastructure such as sheds, breeding units, and rearing and culture tanks for ornamental fish. The assistance will be provided to beneficiaries who own a minimum of 150 square meters of vacant land with an adequate fresh water facility.

Benefits:
Tangible Benefits:
Project Cost: ₹8,00,000/- per unit
Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for General Category applicant.
Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Scheduled Caste (SC)/Women beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).
1. The applicant should have at least 150 square meters of vacant land with adequate water supply.
1. The applicant should either own the land or possess a registered lease deed valid for at least 7 years.
PMMSY: Fish Feed Plants of Production Capacity of at least 100 Ton/Day - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Fish Feed Plants of Production Capacity of at least 100 Ton/Day, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide capital subsidy for setting up fish feed plants with a minimum production capacity of 100 tons per day. The objective is to enhance the availability of high-quality and affordable feed for fish farmers, supporting the expansion of aquaculture in Haryana. This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, under which the project is jointly funded by the Central and State Governments: 50% of the subsidy amount is contributed by the Central Government, and 50% is provided by the State Government. Beneficiaries are expected to operate and maintain the plant independently and ensure the supply of feed to fishers at affordable prices.

Benefits:
The project cost is ₹650,00,000/-
Subsidy Distribution :
A 40% subsidy is available for the General Category.
A 60% subsidy is offered for SC (Scheduled Caste) and Women beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The applicant must own land or hold a registered lease of at least 10 years.
1. The applicant must be willing to operate, maintain, and manage the feed plant after its construction.
1. The applicant must ensure that the feed plant provides an affordable feed supply to fishers and fish farmers.
1. The applicant must submit a valid Detailed Project Report (DPR) or Self-Contained Proposal (SCP) in accordance with PMMSY guidelines.
1. The applicant must hold a valid training certificate relevant to feed mill operation and maintenance.
1. The applicant must ensure that the land is free from legal disputes and must provide a valid land title.
PMMSY: Establishment of New Freshwater Fin Fish Hatcheries-Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Establishment of New Freshwater Fin Fish Hatcheries" by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to support the establishment of new freshwater finfish hatcheries. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of subsidies is provided to beneficiaries for setting up these hatcheries.

Benefits:
The project cost for one unit is ₹25,00,000/-.
The subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for beneficiaries belonging to the General Category.
The subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for beneficiaries belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category or women beneficiaries.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The freshwater finfish hatchery should have a minimum capacity of 15 million fry per year per unit or 6.00 crore spawn per year per unit.
1. The hatchery should have a minimum area of 0.50 hectares.
1. The fish hatchery should be managed by qualified technical staff.
1. The applicant will ensure the supply of seed produced from the centrally assisted hatcheries to farmers at an affordable and reasonable price.
1. The fish hatchery will include a brooder pond, nursery ponds, rearing tanks, a small laboratory, water and electric supply, and required infrastructure facilities.
1. The cost of accreditation of the hatchery must be mandatorily included in the project estimates.
1. The projects having land on long-term registered lease will also be considered for Central financial assistance under the scheme.
1. The lease period or agreement shall not be less than a minimum period of 10 years.
1. The applicant, having their own land, must furnish revenue records with a clear land title.
Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Launched in 2007, the "Mill Gate Price Subsidy Scheme", implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide quality yarn at subsidized rates to handloom weavers, ensuring affordability and improved product quality. The scheme offers freight reimbursement (1–8.5% based on yarn type and region) and a 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC-recognized depots. Eligible beneficiaries include handloom cooperatives, NGOs, and development centers. The scheme is implemented through District Industries Centers (DICs) and aims to sustain employment for economically weak weavers, especially from Scheduled Castes.

Benefits:
Yarn Purchase Subsidy
15% subsidy on yarn bought from NHDC-recognized depots.

Freight Reimbursement
Non-Silk/Jute Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.75%, North-East: 3.00%
Silk Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.25%, North-East: 1.50%
Jute/Jute Blended Yarn: Plain Area: 7.00%, Hills/Remote: 8.00%, North-East: 8.50%
*Additional 2.5% depot operating charges.

Disbursement Mode
15% subsidy credited via RTGS/e-payment.
Freight reimbursement is processed separately.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a handloom cooperative society, NGO, or development center.
- The applicant must purchase yarn from NHDC-recognized depots (e.g., Gujarat State Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation).
PMMSY: Live Fish Vending Centres Scheme - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The "Live Fish Vending Center" Scheme was launched by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). It aims to promote hygienic fish vending and improve fish transportation and marketing infrastructure. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a subsidy is provided for setting up a live fish vending center, which may be a fixed center, mobile unit, or a combination of both.

Benefits:
Monetary Benefit:
Financial assistance of ₹20,00,000/- per unit for setting up a live fish vending center.
Subsidy of 40% of unit cost for general category beneficiaries.
Subsidy of 60% of unit cost for Scheduled Caste and women beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a fisherman.
1. The applicant must have a valid Family Identity Card (Parivar Pehchan Patra).
1. The applicant should be engaged in fishery-related activities.
1. The applicant must ensure proper operation and maintenance of the vending center.
1. The applicant will receive assistance for only one live fish vending center.
1. The government will not be responsible for any operational loss or damage.
Handicraft Mela Participation
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Handicraft Mela Participation" by the Industrial Extension Cottage (iNDEXT-C), Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote traditional handicrafts by providing artisans and organizations with platforms to showcase and sell their products at state and national-level fairs. The scheme facilitates participation in designated melas (fairs) by covering logistical support and stall allocations. Eligible applicants include individual artisans, self-help groups (SHGs), and registered handicraft organizations. The scheme is implemented by Indext-C (Industrial Extension Bureau, Gujarat), and applications are accepted offline through district offices or the Indext-C portal.

Benefits:
Stall Allocation:
 Free or subsidized stalls at designated melas.
Promotional Support:
 Marketing and branding assistance for participants.
Sales Platform:
 Direct access to customers and bulk buyers.
Logistical Aid:
 Basic infrastructure (tables, signage) provided at mela venues.
Financial Incentives:
 Priority for artisans from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories.

Eligibility Criteria:
**For Individual Artisans**

- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must possess a valid Artisan ID Card issued by Indext-C or a recognized authority.
- The applicant must specialize in a traditional handicraft listed under the scheme (e.g., embroidery, pottery, woodwork). **For Organizations/SHGs**

- The applicant must be a registered cluster/cooperative society/NGO.
- The applicant must have a minimum of 10 artisans affiliated with the organization.
- The applicant must submit audit reports and registration certificates.
Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme&quot; by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to recognize and support the contributions of state-level sportspersons who have won medals in national-level sports events by offering them a financial pension after the age of 50 years. The scheme ensures dignified post-retirement sustenance for these individuals, thereby encouraging younger generations to pursue sports professionally. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 A Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be a male.
  - The applicant should be a sportsperson.
  - The applicant should be aged above 50 years at the time of application.
  - The applicant should have won medals in national-level sports competitions representing the state.
Term Loan Scheme (GMFDC)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Term Loan Scheme&quot; is implemented by Gujarat Minorities Finance and Development Corporation (GMFDC) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote self-employment among individuals from the minority communities by providing financial assistance for agriculture and allied activities, small-scale businesses, craftsmanship, transport sector, traditional occupations, and service-based businesses/trades. Under this scheme, beneficiaries can avail loans at concessional interest rates to purchase equipment, raw materials, or working capital.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Business: 
Loans ranging from ₹1,00,000/- to ₹20,00,000/- are provided businesses/trades in various sectors listed below:
Agriculture and allied businesses, such as animal husbandry, fisheries, etc.
Technical & Skilled self-employment businesses.
Service-oriented businesses such as provision stores, ready-made garment shops, cyber cafés, cold drink parlors, auto repairing, beauty parlors, etc.
Handicraft businesses.
Transport sector.
Interest Rates:
For annual income up to ₹1,20,000/- (rural) and ₹1,20,000/- (urban), the interest rate is 6% per annum.
For families with annual income above ₹1,20,000/- and up to ₹8,00,000/-, the interest rate is 8% for male beneficiaries and 6% for female beneficiaries.
3. Repayment:
 The loan amount has to be repaid to the corporation in 60 equal installments over five years, including interest.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should belong to a minority religious community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jewish) or a linguistic community (Sindhi, Marathi, or Urdu) in the state of Gujarat.
1. The applicant, or any member of their family, should not have obtained a loan from Gujarat Minority Finance and Development Corporation Limited, Gujarat Backwards Class Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, including any other corporation/institution or bank of the Central or State Government.
1. The annual income of the applicant's family should be:

  - ₹98,000/- for rural areas.
  - ₹1,20,000/- for urban areas.
  - However, families with income exceeding ₹1,20,000/- and up to ₹8,00,000/- are also eligible, albeit with different interest rates.

1. The applicant's age should be between 21 and 45 years.
Educational Loan Scheme (GMFDC)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Educational Loan Scheme&quot; is implemented by the Gujarat Minorities Finance and Development Corporation (GMFDC) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of loans for all types of education, including various technical and non-technical courses, that help beneficiaries gain employment or enhance their job prospects. Under this scheme, low-interest loans are offered to eligible students from minority communities to pursue graduate and postgraduate courses in technical, vocational, professional, and medical fields, either in India or abroad.

Benefits:
For studies within India, a maximum loan of ₹1,50,000/- per year and up to ₹7,50,000/- for a five-year course can be obtained.
For medical courses within India, ₹2,50,000/- for 1 year and ₹12,50,000/- for 5 years can be obtained.
For abroad studies, a maximum loan of ₹3,00,000/- for 1 year and ₹15,00,000/- for 5 years is provided.
The annual interest rate on this loan is 3%.
Note 1: 
If the applicant’s annual family income is up to ₹98,000 in rural areas or ₹1,20,000 in urban areas, the loan is provided at a concessional interest rate of 3% per annum.
Note 2:
 According to the National Corporation's Credit Line-2, for families with an income of ₹1,20,000/- up to ₹8,00,000, the interest rate is 5% for female students and 8% for male students.
Note 3:
 The loan and interest amount is to be repaid in 60 equal monthly installments within five years from the date of completion of studies or from the date of getting a job, whichever is earlier. 
Note 4: 
Penalty interest at the rate of 2% is payable on delayed payments.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should belong to a minority religious community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jewish) or a linguistic community (Sindhi, Marathi, Urdu) of Gujarat State.
   1. The applicant or any family member should not have received a loan from Gujarat Minorities Finance and Development Corporation Limited, Gujarat Backward Class Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, or any other central/state government corporation/institution or bank.
   1. The annual income of the applicant&#39;s family should be:


  - ₹98,000/- for rural areas.
  - ₹1,20,000/- for urban areas.
  - However, families with income exceeding ₹1,20,000/- and up to ₹8,00,000/- are also eligible, albeit with different interest rates

  5. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 16 and 32 years.
"Agricultural Income Tax Holiday" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
Launched in 2020, the scheme "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme (ATISIS)" by the Finance (Institutional Finance) Department, Government of Assam, aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam, through multiple implementing agencies, including banks and the District Industries & Commerce Centre. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through a dedicated portal with a Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism for reimbursement.

Benefits:
Benefit Period:
 3 years of Agricultural Income Tax holiday.
Applicable Financial Years:
 2022-23 to 2024-25.
Condition:
 Returns must be filed within the due date; if not filed on the due date, interest and penalty will be applicable.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a tea plantation across all sizes.


- The applicant must be a tea manufacturing unit manufacturing Crush, Tear, Curl Tea, Orthodox Tea, or Speciality tea including Green tea, Oolong Tea, White tea, Yellow tea and Purple tea.
- The applicant must be located entirely in Assam.
- The applicant must not have any part of the plantation or manufacturing facility located outside the State of Assam.
Handicraft Rebate Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Handicraft Rebate Scheme" launched by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, aims to support artisans and cooperatives by providing financial rebates on the sale of handicrafts. The scheme offers a 5% permanent rebate on retail sales and an additional 10% special rebate during festivals (totaling 15–20% for women-led cooperatives). Implemented via the e-Kutir portal, it ensures transparency through an e-voucher system for toolkit distribution and rebate disbursement. The scheme targets industrial cooperatives, apex societies, and women-led groups, promoting market competitiveness and artisan welfare.

Benefits:
Permanent Rebate:
5% on retail sales of handicraft.
15% for women-led cooperatives.
Special Festival Rebate:
Additional 10% (total 15% for general cooperatives, 20% for women-led groups) for 120 days during festivals.
Targeted Support:
Enhanced rebates for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and BPL artisans.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a registered cooperative society, apex institution, or women-led group.
- The applicant must produce handicrafts.
- The applicant must obtain prior rebate certification from the Commissionerate.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Socially and Educationally Backward Class
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Students of Socially and Educationally Backward Class" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to promote education among socially and educationally backwards students.
Through this scheme, scholarships per annum are provided to boys and girls studying in Standards 1 to 10 in government and aided schools. The scheme is implemented by the Director, Developing Caste Welfare, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Benefits:
For Boys (Std. 1 to 8):
 ₹750/- scholarship.
For Boys (Std. 9 to 10):
 ₹1000/- scholarship.
For Girls (Std. 1 to 5):
 ₹500/- scholarship.
For Girls (Std. 6 to 10): 
₹1000/- scholarship.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC).
1. The applicant should be studying in Standard 1 to 10.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a Government or Aided Primary/Secondary School.
1. For applicants studying in Standard 1 to 8, there is no family income limit.
1. For applicants studying in Standard 9 to 10, the annual family income of the applicant’s family should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (GTKVN)
Category: Women and Child, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Mahila Samriddhi Yojana&quot; is implemented by the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to empower women entrepreneurs from the Thakor and Koli communities by providing access to micro-loans for self-employment. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of low-interest loans is provided to eligible women beneficiaries to help them set up small businesses or trades based on their skills.

Benefits:
Maximum Loan Amount:
 Up to ₹60,000/-.
Interest Rate:
 4% per annum.
Loan Coverage:
 Up to 100% of the loan will be given for the proposed business/trade.
Repayment:
 The loan amount will have to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments (4 years) including interest.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a woman from Thakor or Koli caste. 
1. The applicant should be between 21 to 50 years of age at the time of application.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-. 
1. The applicant should have relevant technical skills and experience in the proposed trade/business.
1. The applicant will have to provide suitable collateral to get the loan.

> **Note:** At least 50% of the total loan amount will be allocated for families with annual income up to ₹1,50,000/-.
Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (for women only) GNTDNT
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Mahila Samriddhi Yojana" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to create a microfinance scheme for women of target groups and women entrepreneurs doing independent business to create self-employment for women of nomadic and denotified castes. Under this scheme, women beneficiaries will be able to pursue a business/occupation of their choice. Gujarat Nomadic and Denotified Castes Development Corporation implement the scheme.

Benefits:
The maximum loan limit will be up to ₹1,25,000/-.
The interest rate will be 4% per annum.
Under this scheme, 100% loan of the business/occupation amount is provided.
The loan amount will consist of 95% National Corporation contribution, 5% State Government contribution and zero beneficiary contribution.
Repayment: 
The loan amount will have to be repaid in 48 equal monthly instalments, including interest.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a woman from a Nomadic or Denotified Caste.
1. The annual income limit of the family for income eligibility will be up to ₹3,00,000/- with effect from 1/4/2018. At least 50 percent of the total loan amount will be allocated for families having an annual income of up to ₹1,50,000/-.
1. The applicant's age should be at least 21 years and not more than 50 years as on the date of application.
1. The applicant must have experience in a technical and skilled trade/business.
1. The applicant will have to provide suitable collateral to get the loan.
Pashupalan (GBCDC)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Pashupalan (GBCDC)" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, owned by the Centre and the Gujarat Government, aims to provide financial assistance for agriculture-related activities. Through this scheme, a low-interest loan amount is provided to support Pashu Palaks (Animal Rearers) in undertaking animal husbandry activities such as purchasing cows and buffaloes. The scheme's core objective is to offer financial aid at low-interest rates, supporting eligible individuals from socially and educationally backwards classes.

Benefits:
Low-Interest Loan:
 A loan is provided at an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum.
Maximum Loan Limit: 
The maximum loan limit in this scheme is up to ₹1,00,000/-.
Unit Cost Coverage:
 85 per cent of the unit cost will be loaned.
Out of this 85 per cent, 85 per cent will be from the national corporation.
10 per cent will be from the state government.
5 per cent will be from the beneficiary's contribution.

Intended Use: 
The loan is for agriculture-related activities, specifically animal husbandry (cow-buffalo).
Repayment Terms:
 This loan is to be repaid in 60 equal monthly instalments, including interest.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be from a Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC).
1. The total annual income of the applicant's family should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The applicant's age should be between 21 and 45 years on the date of application.
1. The applicant must have experience in a business requiring technical and other skills.
Scheme for the Welfare of Schedule Caste Families in Fisheries Sector: Subsidy on Annual Auction of Notified Waters
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The “Subsidy on Annual Auction of Notified Waters” is a scheme component under the Scheme for the Welfare of Scheduled Caste Families in the Fisheries Sector, launched by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana. The objective of the scheme is to provide full-time employment to individuals from Scheduled Caste families in the fisheries sector and uplift their socio-economic status by promoting fish farming through subsidization of fishing contract costs in designated water bodies. Under this scheme, a subsidy of up to 50% of the actual auctioned amount of notified water bodies is provided to Scheduled Caste beneficiaries to help them acquire fishing rights in such notified waters.

Benefits:
50% subsidy of the actual auctioned amount with maximum limit of ₹5,00,000/- per auction, whichever is less.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should possess a valid Family ID Card (Parivar Pehchan Patra).
1. The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant's age should be 18 years or above.