pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Capital Investment Subsidy for Creation of Infrastructure
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Capital Investment Subsidy For Creation Of Infrastructure" was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to encourage private investment in developing essential infrastructure like power supply, water supply, approach roads, sewage, and drainage systems on land and heritage assets leased from the Tourism Department. The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 25% against fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹3,00,00,000/-. The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹50,00,000/- as approved by the department to qualify for this benefit. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the state's investment portal and single-window system.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will receive a capital investment subsidy of 25% against the Fixed Capital Investment.
The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹3,00,00,000/-.
Conditions
The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
The unit must submit a self-declaration regarding continuous operation on or before the 15th of April every year.
If the unit closes within one year of receipt of subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
If the unit closes within two years of receipt of subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
If the unit closes within three years of receipt of subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a private investor or entity establishing a tourism project,.
- The applicant must have obtained the land or heritage assets from the Tourism Department on a lease basis.
- The applicant must create infrastructure such as power supply, water supply, approach road, sewage, and drainage systems on the obtained land or heritage assets.
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹50,00,000/- as approved by the department.
- The applicant must establish and operationalize the tourism project during the operative tenure of this policy.
- The applicant must not claim Investment Promotion Assistance if claiming this capital subsidy.
Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of Way Side Amenities Under Green Field or Franchise Model
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of Way Side Amenities Under Green Field or Franchise Model" was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to improve travel infrastructure by encouraging private investment in the creation of standardized wayside amenities across the state. The scheme provides a capital subsidy of 15% on fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,00,000/-, for projects with a minimum investment of ₹25,00,000/-. The applicant must ensure the unit is established and operated according to the Department's "Way Side Amenities Policy 2016" on sites identified or approved by the Managing Director of the M.P. Tourism Board. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, and applications for this scheme are accepted online through the state's investment portal.

Benefits:
Capital Subsidy:
 The beneficiary is entitled to a subsidy of 15% of the fixed capital investment.
Maximum Ceiling:
 The maximum subsidy amount is capped at ₹50,00,000/-.
Availability:
 This benefit is available for units established under the Green Field or Franchise Model.
Conditions
The unit must be established and operationalized during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy 2025.
The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding continuous operation on or before the 15th of April every year.
If the unit closes within one year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the amount must be refunded; if within two years, 60% must be refunded; and if within three years, 50% must be refunded.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an investor or entrepreneur establishing a "Way Side Amenity" project.
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹25,00,000/- as approved by the department.
- The applicant must establish the unit under either a Green Field Model or a Franchise Model.
- The applicant must locate the project at a site identified by the department or at a site explicitly approved by the Managing Director, M.P. Tourism Board.
- The applicant must ensure the unit is established and operated in accordance with the definitions and standards laid out in the Department's "Way Side Amenities Policy 2016".
- The applicant must submit the application for the capital subsidy within one year from the date of commencement of operation.
Supply Free Laptops to Visually Impaired Students Pursuing Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The &#39;**Supply Free Laptops to Visually Impaired Students Pursuing Higher Education**&#39; scheme introduced by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme is provisioned for providing laptops to the visually impaired students to pursue professional courses after XII, under graduate and post graduate courses. The new provision of providing laptops to the visually impaired students forms part of the existing scheme “Special Appliances”.

Benefits:
The Director, SSEPD shall distribute the laptops to the students on proper identification in camps organized in different regions of the State in presences of public representatives and Government Officers.
The JAWS Software for visually impaired students will be installed in the laptops.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Odisha state.
   1. The applicant must have a disability of 40% and above. 
   1. The applicant must be pursuing 1st year and above of the professional courses after +2, Under Graduate or Post Graduate course including M.Phill, Phd, Law, Management, Medicine and other Technical courses.
State Horticulture Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Nagaland

Details:
The “State Horticulture Scholarship” is a scholarship scheme, launched by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Nagaland to provide scholarship/stipends to students who are pursuing B.Sc. (Horticulture) M.Sc. (Horticulture) Ph.D. (Horticulture) courses. The department introduced the scheme to ensure that students pursuing Horticulture degrees should have the right to quality education and support their education in order to help achieve their maximum potential.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, scholarships/Stipends will be given to students according to the course/programme in which they are enrolled.
Time frame:
 Applicant shall be awarded the stipend for a fixed number of years as follows:
B.Sc. (Horticulture): 4 Years
M.Sc. (Horticulture): 2 Years
Ph.D. (Horticulture): 3 Years

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland.
   1. The students who are pursuing B.Sc. Hons. (Horticulture), M.Sc. Horticulture and Ph. D. Horticulture are eligible to apply.
   1. The institution in which the applicant is currently studying must be recognized by UGC.
   1. Applicant should not be receiving any form of financial assistance in the form of a Scholarship/Stipend from any other sources.
Sudakshya For Girls Child Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship&quot; has been implemented by the Skill Development &amp; Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha. Many girl students left their academics after 10th due to various reasons. To encourage girls towards technical education, a new initiative has been started by the Odisha government.
Sudakshya for Girls Child Scholarship is specially designed for the General/ ST/ SC/ OBC/ SEBC/ EBC category girl child of Odisha state. Under this scholarship scheme, the government is going to provide financial help to the students. Girl students who win the award will get cash benefits. The scholarship is only for girls who are pursuing ITI courses in any trade.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of Admission and Hostel Fee.
Maintenance Allowances will be given of ₹1,500/- per month for Hostellers and ₹500/- for Day Scholars.
Reimbursable cost of uniform ₹3,000/-.
Maintenance Allowances ₹1,000/- per month for Apprenticeship Training after ITI inside the state and ₹1,500/- per month for outside the state.
One Month Maintenance Allowances of ₹5,000/- after completion of 6 months on Jobs outside the State.
Note 01:
 Benefits will be directly transferred to the bank account of the student.
Note 02:
 Maintenance Allowances shall be released on a half-yearly basis.
Note 03:
 ST, SC, OBC, Minority, Children of BOC Workers, PwD, MCP, Merit, and other stipend/scholarship holders will get differential amounts only.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Odisha state.
1. The applicant must be a girl child.
1. The applicant must belong to the General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC category.
1. The applicant must be pursuing I.T.I. / I.T.C., Polytechnic/ Diploma courses.
Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scholarship&quot; is a Scholarship Scheme by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. The objective of the scheme is the promotion of Odia Language by way of encouraging meritorious students to take up higher studies in Odia Language at U.G. and P.G. level. This is one time scholarship of ₹ 20,000/- per student. There are 1500 scholarships awarded every year out of which 1200 are for the &quot;Students studying UG with Odia Honours&quot; Category, and 300 are for the &quot;Students studying PG in Odia&quot; Category.

Benefits:
This is a one-time scholarship of ₹ 20,000/- per student.
There are 1500 scholarships awarded every year out of which 1200 are for the "Students studying UG with Odia Honours" Category, and 300 are for the "Students studying PG in Odia" Category.
A student availing of other scholarships is also eligible for this Bhasabruti.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Students who have been admitted in +3 Arts with Odia as Honours subject (1St Year) in Degree Colleges / Autonomous Colleges/ State Universities of Odisha or other states after passing +2 Examination with 60% marks aggregate conducted by CHSE, Odisha will be eligible for applying for this Scholarship at U.G. level. 
   1. The students who have taken admitted to M.A. (Odia) in any of the State Universities/ Degree Colleges and Autonomous Colleges in Odisha after securing 60% marks in Odia Honours subject will also be eligible for this Scholarship at the P.G. level.
   1. A student availing of other scholarships is also eligible for this Bhasabruti.
   1. The students will be selected on the basis of marks secured in the qualifying examination, i.e., students pursuing +3 Arts having Odia as an Honours subject will be selected on the basis of their overall marks in the +2 examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha. 
   1. The students pursuing M.A. (Odia) will be selected on the basis of the marks secured in Odia Honours in the +3 Arts final examinations. Basing on the common merit list for both categories the targeted beneficiaries will be selected (if the number of eligible applicants is more than the target).

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**NOTE:** Students pursuing their higher studies through distance learning/ correspondence courses are not eligible for such scholarships.
Educational Assistance To Children Of Prisoners (Pursuing Professional Course)
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Prisoners (Pursuing Professional Course)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. To help the children of prisoners, the Government of Kerala has devised this scheme which provides educational assistance to children of prisoners up to degree-level courses as per G.O (RT) No. 322/2014/SJD dated 08-05-2014. When an individual gets convicted and punished for any crime it&#39;s not only the person who suffers, the one who suffers the most are their children. They get deprived of all their rights; they face a lack of opportunities for education and a financial crisis.
     When compared to the present educational standards, the assistance provided to children pursuing degree-level professional courses in Government / Aided colleges is inadequate. Considering the different types of fee structures for professional courses, State Government has fixed the assistance amount for children of prisoners to ₹100,000/- (per student) including annual fees &amp; hostel fees.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, State Government is providing assistance amount of ₹100,000/- (per student) to the children of prisoners for pursuing degree-level professional courses in Government / Aided colleges.
Note 01: 
The assistance amount also includes annual fees & hostel fees.
Note 02:
 The assistance will be given to more than one child belonging to a single family.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
2.	The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
3.	The applicant must be the child of a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment or death sentence.
4.	Those applicants who have been admitted to courses through merit basis are eligible for assistance.
5.	Applicant must have secured 70 % or above marks in Higher secondary level exams.
**Note 01:** Educational assistance is being provided for Degree level professional courses in Government/ Aided colleges inside Kerala.
**Note 02:** For courses like MBBS, B.VSc. assistance will be provided only if the children are studying in Government colleges.
**Note 03:** In case both mother and father are convicts and the child is being looked after by a relative who belongs to the Above Poverty Line (APL) category then the application can only be considered based on the inquiry report submitted by the Probation Officer.
**Note 04:** If more applicants are made, preference will be given based on the percentage of marks.
Vijayamritham Scheme - Cash Award For Meritorious Children With Disabilities
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Vijayamritham Scheme - Cash Award for Meritorious Children with Disabilities” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. The government of Kerala has devised this scheme to provide a one-time cash award as motivation and helping hand to meritorious differently-abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate &amp; Professional courses. Through this scheme, the government aims to mainstream Children with Disabilities and create awareness among them of their fundamental rights. 
        The differently-abled persons face several obstacles in all spheres of life. Persons with disability are the marginalized groups, who are socially, educationally, and economically deprived. Especially in the case of Children with Disability (CWD), they struggle hard even to complete formal primary education. The Department of Social Justice is bound to guarantee access to a quality inclusive education for all children with disabilities.

Benefits:
The amount of the award is as under:
Sl. No.
Category
Eligibility
Amount of Award
No. of students per district
1
Degree / Equivalent courses
60% marks for Arts subjects, 80% marks for Science subject
₹8000/-
10 students
2
Post-Graduation & Professional Courses
60 % and above
₹10,000/-
5 students
2. As a token of appreciation, certificates, and mementos will also be presented to the selected students. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a differently abled student.
   1. The applicant should have a 40% disability or more.
   1. The applicant must complete their studies in the educational institutions within the State of Kerala.
   1. The differently abled students who have secured high marks in Degree/ Equivalent courses, Post Graduate &amp; Professional courses are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The students who have secured 60% marks for Arts subjects, 80% marks for Science subject and 60 % &amp; above for Post-Graduation &amp; Professional Courses.
   1. The applicants must have passed the courses from Government / Aided Colleges/ Other Affiliated Institutions (Parallel Colleges, Distance Education Centers).
   1. The applicants must have passed the examination in the first attempt. 

**Note:** If two or more students have the same eligibility then priority must be given to a student with a higher disability percentage.
Scheme of Scholarship for Sainik Schools
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
"Scheme Of Scholarship For Sainik Schools" was launched by the Directorate Of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya, to prepare young boys for a career in the Cadre of the Armed Forces. The scholarships are awarded to students whose parents are permanent residents of Meghalaya and whose family income is less than ₹8,000/- per month.

Benefits:
Scholarship of ₹20,000/-, awarded to the students whose family income is below ₹5,000/- per month.
Scholarship of ₹10,000/-, awarded to the students whose family income is between ₹5,000/- to ₹8,000/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a student of the Sainik School, Goalpara.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Scheduled Caste (SC), or the applicant should be a child of Service Personnel (including the ex-servicemen community).
1. The student should be studying in class 12th. 
1. The student should be fluent in the English language.
1. The parents of the student' should be permanent residents of Meghalaya.
1. The student's family income should be less than ₹8,000/- per month.
Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Pichda Varg Post Matric Chhatravritti under the Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh Goverment provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students belonging to these marginalized communities. The scheme helps alleviate financial burdens associated with tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and other incidental expenses. Enabling access to education for these underprivileged groups promotes social equity and empowers them to pursue higher studies and better livelihood opportunities.

Benefits:
Monthly subsistence allowance :
Class
Hostel room
Non-hosteler
Graduate
₹400/-
₹230/-
Postgraduate
₹450/-
₹230/-
M.Phil, P.H. D.
₹850/-
₹380/-

Important Point
Reimbursement of non-refundable fees compulsorily paid by the student.
Reimbursement of full tuition fees and other mandatory fees to the students of self-financed courses run in government colleges/government universities.
Payment of fees for enrolment/registration, tuition, sports, uniform, library, magazines, medical check-up,s etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh belonging to a backward class.
1. The applicant should be passed in the previous class.
1. The total annual income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students&quot; scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.
To qualify, students should be registered for PhD research at any recognized university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee. They must also hold a postgraduate degree with minimum qualifying marks prescribed for SC/ST students as per University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Every year a quota of 100 scholarships for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes is fixed.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, SC/ST students registered for research (PhD) work at any university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee, will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.
The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be registered for PhD research at a recognized university in India, having, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category. 
   1. The applicant should have obtained the minimum qualifying marks in their postgraduate degree as prescribed for SC/ST students by the University Grants Commission.
   1. The annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-, as set by the Madhya Pradesh Government&#39;s Tribal Welfare Department.
   1. Each year, a quota of 100 scholarships is allocated for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes.
Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The objective of this scheme is to provide a loan subsidy of up to Rs 50,000 on education loans to students pursuing higher education from good institutions. The Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme has been started with the Housing Scheme. Under this scheme, the Government of Assam will provide a one-time subsidy on loans to all students pursuing higher education on education loans. Under the Abhinandan Scheme all major banks, all commercial banks such as  Federal Bank and HDFC are included. In this scheme, the state government will provide subsidy to the family of those students who has taken an education loan of more than Rs 1 lakh. Students getting an education on an education loan can subscribe to this scheme online or offline

Benefits:
Benefits
A subsidy of Rs 50,000 will be provided to students by the Government of Assam on education loans up to Rs 1 lakh.
In this scheme, all the applicant students can apply for the subsidy by paying 25% of their loans.
Under this scheme, the subsidy can be obtained only on loans taken from commercial banks like Federal Bank and HDFC and regional rural banks like Assam Rural Regional Bank.
In this scheme, all students have to get financial help by encouraging students on education loans.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. It is mandatory for the student to be a permanent resident of the state of Assam.
1. The student must have taken a loan from a commercial or rural bank, otherwise, he cannot avail of the benefit of the scheme.
1. The bank has been recognized by the Reserve Bank of India.
1. The benefit of this scheme can be availed only as a subsidy on education loans.
1. It is mandatory for the student’s parents to have an education loan of more than Rs 1 lakh.
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship has been operated in the state of West Bengal by the Higher Education department, for students  who are not able to afford their fees. 
The scheme benefits students studying at under Graduate level in Science/Arts/Commerce, Engineering, Medical and Technical / Professional courses, Post Graduate level students pursuing Science/Arts/Commerce & Technical/Management. These scholarships will be sanctioned to deserving students on merit-cum-means criteria.

Benefits:
Scholarship Details are follow :
Course
Scholarship Rate Per Month (Rs.)
UG(Art)
₹ 1000/-
UG(Commerce)
₹ 1000/-
UG (Science)
₹ 1500/-
UG (Other Professional Courses, Ugc Approved)
₹ 1500/-
PG (Arts)
₹ 2000/-
PG (Commerce)
₹ 2000/-
PG (Science)
₹ 2500/-
PG (Other Professional Courses, Ugc Approved)
₹ 2500/-
Non NET M.Phil./Non NET Ph.D.
₹ 5000/- / ₹ 8000/- respectively
HS
₹ 1000/-
D.El.Ed
₹ 1000/-
UG (Engg.), PG (Engg.) And Other Professional Courses (AICTE Approved)
₹ 5000/-
Polytechnic (Diploma Courses)
₹ 1500/-
UG (Medical-Degree) And Diploma Courses
₹ 5000/- and  ₹ 1500/- respectively


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
1. Applicant family annual income must not more than ₹ 2,50,000/-.
1. Courses:

  - **High School (HS):**




         1. Minimum 60% marks in the Madhyamik Pariksha exam.
         1. Only students from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education are eligible.




  - **Diploma Courses:**




         1. Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying exam (excluding optional subjects).
         1. Courses must be approved by AICTE/PCI/CoA and affiliated to WBSCT&VE&SD.
         1. Eligible students include those enrolled in the first year after passing the Madhyamik Pariksha or its equivalent, and those enrolled in the second year through lateral entry (after passing HS or equivalent).




  - **Undergraduate (UG):**




         1. Minimum 60% marks in aggregate in the HS exam conducted by WBCHSE/Madrasha Siksha Parishad.
         1. Separate merit lists are prepared for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams.




  - **Postgraduate (PG):**




         1. Minimum 53% marks in the Honours subject at the graduation level.
         1. Marks in the Honours subject are the sole criterion for scholarship award.
         1. Kanyashree scholarship recipients (married/unmarried) pursuing PG in Science, Arts, and Commerce with a minimum 45% in their undergraduate degree are eligible. They don't need to submit income proof.




  - **Research Level:**




         1. Full-time M.Phil. or Ph.D. research scholars registered after April 1, 2017, are eligible (up to a maximum of 2 years for M.Phil. and 4 years for Ph.D.).
         1. Financial assistance stops for NET-LS scholars upon their appointment as teachers
Assam Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
&quot;Assam Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme&quot; was launched on 26 December 2019 by the Hon&#39;ble Chief Minister of Assam. The scheme is managed by the Finance Department, Govt. of Assam. The govt. will provide a loan subsidy of up to ₹ 50,000 on education loans to students pursuing higher education. This scheme would cover all commercial banks like the Federal Bank and HDFC and also the regional rural banks like Assam Gramin Vikash Bank within Assam. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students to pursue higher studies by providing subsidies on education loans. The applicant students can apply for the subsidy by paying 25% of their loans. Only the students who are permanent residents of the state of Assam can apply to this scheme.

Benefits:
The govt. will provide a loan subsidy of up to ₹ 50,000/- per student.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant student should be a permanent resident of Assam.
1. The Education Loan should have been availed from any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank within the state recognized by the Reserve Bank of India.
1. The education loan should be a minimum of ₹ 1,00,000.
AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme For Engineering Students From AICTE Approved Engineering College/Institution
Category: Education & Learning, Travel & Tourism
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
A Travel Grant Scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), for the students from AICTE approved Engineering College/institutions. The scheme aims at enhancing the quality of engineering education in the country and to inculcate a culture of research amongst the students. The scheme aims to provide partial travel assistance and registration fees to Bachelors's and Masters's Level engineering students for presenting a research paper at an international scientific event(conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition etc) to encourage engineering students to engage in research. Pre-final and final year students of B.E./B.Tech or Integrated M.Tech and first and second-year students of M.E./M. Tech from AICTE-approved Engineering Institutions is eligible under the scheme. The student must have scored a minimum 7 CGPA or 65% in order to be eligible to apply under this scheme. The student should have a letter of acceptance for presenting a research paper that has been accepted in a conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition abroad.

Benefits:
Financial Support
The reimbursement of 100% Registration Fee, Visa Fee including travel insurance up to ₹5000.
The reimbursement of 50% of the actual Airfare or discounted /concessional air tickets along with local transport from the airport to the venue for presentation, in case not claimed from any other source.
Actual fare not exceeding AC II-Class train fare will be admissible for travel from the Technical Institution to the nearest airport and back in India).
The maximum financial support per student for all the above reimbursements is limited to ₹1,00,000.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must EITHER be a Pre-final/final year student of B.E./B.Tech, OR Integrated M.Tech and first/second-year student of M.E./M. Tech, OR Students pursuing MS Research, M.Sc. in Engineering, dual degree B.Tech and M.Tech or any degree with a minimum of 4 years of engineering studies.
1. The applicant must be pursuing the degree course from an AICTE-approved Engineering Institution.
1. The applicant must have scored a minimum of 7 CGPA or 65% in the previous year's annual examination.
1. The applicant must possess a letter of acceptance for presenting a research paper accepted in a conference/seminar/symposium/workshop/exhibition abroad. **NOTE:** A student is eligible only once during the course of his/her study for finance al support under the subject scheme.
Motor Vehicle Driver-Conductor Welfare Scheme- Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme for Drivers/Conductors
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Motor Vehicle Driver-Conductor Welfare Scheme- Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme for Drivers/Conductors” has been launched by the Transport Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and economic stability among registered transport vehicle drivers and conductors. Under this scheme, financial assistance, margin money subsidy, interest subsidy, and credit support are provided to the beneficiaries for purchasing their own transport vehicle.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
Project Cost:
 ₹20,000 to ₹10,00,000
Margin Money Subsidy:
General Category:
 15 percent of project cost, up to ₹1,00,000 (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class (excluding creamy layer) 
Below Poverty Line, Women, Minority, and Persons with Disabilities:
 30 percent of project cost, up to ₹2,00,000
Interest Subsidy:
 5 percent per annum, for up to 7 years, subject to a maximum of ₹25,000 per year
Credit Guarantee Fee:
 Provided as per prevailing rates for up to 7 years
Non-Financial Benefits
No collateral security required by banks
Priority issuance of permits under the Rural Transport Scheme
Mode of Disbursement
Subsidies are released through the concerned bank directly to the loan account of the beneficiary
Expected Time of Disbursement
Loan applications are disposed of within 30 days
Loan amount is disbursed within 15 days after approval
Validity
The benefit can be availed of only once by an eligible beneficiary


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a registered transport vehicle driver or conductor.
1. The applicant should possess a valid commercial driving or conductor license issued in Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be registered on the Samagra Portal.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
1. The applicant should have passed at least class 5th.1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of any nationalized bank, cooperative bank, or financial institution.
Exposure Visits To The Assam Legislative Assembly
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
At the initial stage, groups of students from High School upto College level would be arranged to visit the Assam Legislative Assembly during the sessions, in consultation with the Assam Legislative Assembly Sectt. The educational institutions may be identified, to the extent necessary, with input by the respective DCs/Inspectors of Schools, and the students will be selected by the respective Headmasters/Principals. The students may preferably be from related subjects such as Political Science, Economics, etc. within the Arts/Humanities streams in colleges/higher secondary schools and social sciences in secondary schools. The groups of students would have both girls and boys (if the selected institution is co-educational). Each group will be accompanied and guided by one male and one female teacher to be deputed by the respective Headmasters/Principals.

Benefits:
1.	Practical Exposure: Students gain practical experience by visiting the Assam Legislative Assembly and witnessing the legislative sessions, debates, and bill discussions.
2.	Interaction: Students have the opportunity to interact with dignitaries such as the Hon'ble Speaker, Chief Minister, Ministers, MLAs, and senior officials.
3.	Understanding of Governance: The scheme helps students understand the functioning of the State Legislative Assembly and the legislative process.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Educational Institutions: High/Higher Secondary Schools and colleges within Assam are considered for participation.
2.	Subjects/Streams: Students from related subjects such as Political Science, Economics, etc., within the Arts/Humanities streams in colleges/higher secondary schools, and social sciences in secondary schools are preferred.
3.	Selection: Students showing good academic performance and enthusiastic participation in extracurricular activities like debating competitions, student activities, mock parliament, etc., may be selected.
4.	Batch Size: The total number of students in one batch should not exceed 50.
5.	Voluntary Participation: Student participation in the visit is voluntary, and only willing students should be selected.
Payment Related to Wheat Procurement
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Payment Related to Wheat Procurement” scheme was launched by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to ensure timely and transparent payment to farmers who sell their wheat at government-operated procurement centers.

Benefits:
Ensures timely online payment to farmers selling wheat at government procurement centers.
Payment is made directly into the farmer’s registered bank account through the JIT system.
Farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixed by the government every year.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a landholding farmer.
1. The applicant should have sold wheat at a government-operated procurement center during the notified procurement period.
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram Madhya Pradesh
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram" scheme is launched by the Department of Public Health and Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to ensure free and cashless healthcare services to pregnant women and infants up to one year of age in government health institutions by providing free medicines, diagnostics, consumables, blood transfusions, diet, and transport services during pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal care.

Benefits:
Free and cashless delivery
Free treatment for sick newborns and infants up to one year of age.
Free medicines, consumables, and diagnostic services for both mothers and infants.
Free provision of blood and blood transfusion services, if required.
Free diet during hospitalization 
Free transport facility


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a pregnant woman. 
1. The applicant’s child (newborn or infant) should be up to one year of age to receive benefits.
Haryana Merit Cum Means Scheme For Minority
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
Launched in 2012, the scheme "Merit Cum Means Based Scholarship" has been implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, and aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from minority communities to pursue professional and technical courses. Through this scheme, monetary benefits are provided to support education-related expenses for eligible students belonging to minority groups, ensuring their socio-economic empowerment. The scheme is implemented by the State Government of Haryana in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs. The primary objectives of the scheme are to encourage higher education, support meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds, and promote equitable education opportunities for minority communities.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
For Hostellers: ₹30,000/- per annum, including ₹10,000/- as maintenance allowance and up to ₹20,000/- as course fees.
For Day Scholars: ₹25,000/- per annum, including ₹5,000/- as maintenance allowance and up to ₹20,000/- as course fees.
Full course fees are reimbursed for the listed institutions.
Conditions Associated with Benefits:
The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹2,50,000/- from all sources.
Scholarships are awarded directly to the student’s bank account.
Mode of Disbursement:
Funds are transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement:
Disbursed annually upon approval of the application.
Validity:
Applicable only for the duration of the course, subject to yearly renewal based on academic performance.


Eligibility Criteria:
**General Eligibility:**

- The applicant should belong to a notified minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi).
- The applicant must be a resident of Haryana, irrespective of the place of study.
- The applicant should have secured admission to a professional or technical course in a recognized institution.
- The applicant should have scored at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination.

**Income Criteria:**

- The annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- from all sources.

**Preference and Reservation:**

- 30% of scholarships are reserved for girl students, transferable to male students if no eligible girl candidates are available.
Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
Mukhya Mantrir Eti koli duti paat (মুখ্যমন্ত্ৰীৰ এটি কলি, দুটি পাত), also referred to as the Assam Tea Garden Workers' Financial Assistance Scheme 2025, is launched by the Government of Assam to recognise the contribution of tea garden workers in the growth of the Tea Industry in the state. This initiative marks the 200th year celebration of Assam Tea and aims to provide one-time financial assistance to tea garden workers in recognition of their invaluable contribution, thereby supporting their socio-economic well-being.
The primary objectives of this scheme is:
a.	To provide one-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to all tea garden workers (both temporary and permanent) and employees, excluding tea garden management.
b.	To support the welfare and financial stability of tea garden workers.
c.	To promote financial inclusion by ensuring all beneficiaries have active, Aadhaar-linked bank accounts

Benefits:
One-time financial assistance of ₹5000 to tea garden workers in recognition of their invaluable contribution, thereby supporting their socio-economic well-being.


Eligibility Criteria:
**To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must be:**
•	a permanent resident of Assam and presently residing in Assam
•	registered tea garden worker or employee, excluding TE management, engaged in an officially recognised Tea Garden of Assam
•	hold an active AADHAAR-linked bank account in a scheduled commercial bank.
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Delhi

Details:
The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to provide financial assistance to SC students pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary education in recognized institutions within India. The scheme covers maintenance allowance, tuition fees, and additional allowances for specific needs. Two significant benefits include the reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances ranging from ₹230 to ₹1,200, depending on the course group. Eligibility criteria include an annual family income limit of ₹2,50,000/- and enrollment in a recognized institution. The scheme is implemented by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Benefits:
Maintenance Allowance (per month)
Group 1
 (e.g., Medicine, Engineering): Hostellers ₹1,200/-, Day Scholars ₹550/-
Group 2
 (e.g., Pharmacy, Nursing): Hostellers ₹820/-, Day Scholars ₹530/-
Group 3
 (e.g., BA/BSc): Hostellers ₹570/, Day Scholars ₹300/-
Group 4
 (e.g., ITI, Polytechnic): Hostellers ₹380/-, Day Scholars ₹230/-
Other Benefits
Reimbursement of Compulsory Non-refundable Fees.
Study Tour Charges.
Thesis Typing/Printing Charges for Research Scholars.
Book Allowance for Correspondence Courses.
Book Bank Facility for Specified Courses.
Additional Allowance for Students With Disabilities.
Conditions
Benefits are for the complete duration of the course.
Hostel rent is provided as per scheme guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized post-matriculation/post-secondary course in India.
- The applicant should not be availing of any other scholarship for the same course from any other source.
Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The scheme "Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC)" was unveiled by the Government of India. The scheme is planned to be launched by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. The scheme aims to attract top Indian-origin researchers and scientists back to India to strengthen the higher education and research ecosystem. The scheme provides 120 research positions across three categories: Young Research Fellows, Senior Research Fellows, and Research Chairs; offering substantial research funding, world-class laboratory support, and administrative autonomy to focus on 14 priority sectors. The applicant must be an eminent Indian-origin scientist or researcher currently working abroad. The scheme is implemented by the IIT Council and the Ministry of Education. The applications for this scheme are accepted (Information regarding the specific application mode is not available in the provided sources).

Benefits:
Establishment of 120 research positions over a five-year period.
Positions available in three categories: Young Research Fellows, Senior Research Fellows, and Research Chairs.
Provision of substantial research funding to pursue ambitious research agendas.
Access to world-class laboratory support and infrastructure.
Granting of administrative autonomy to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Provision of long-term tenure for selected candidates.
Opportunity to lead cutting-edge research in 14 nationally significant priority sectors.
Opportunity to mentor PhD scholars and postdoctoral researchers.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a researcher or scientist of Indian origin.
- The applicant must be currently working abroad.
- The applicant must be capable of leading cutting-edge research in priority sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Advanced Materials, Clean Energy, Biotechnology, Space Science, or Semiconductors.
- The applicant must be eligible for one of the three defined categories: Young Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, or Research Chair.
National Career Service Centers For SC/STs (erstwhile Coaching-cum-Guidance Centre for SC/STs)
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Labour and Employment

Details:
The scheme "National Career Service Centers For SC/STs" was launched by the Directorate General of Employment (DGE), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. The scheme aims to enhance the employability of educated Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) jobseekers through counselling, coaching, and training. The scheme provides vocational guidance, confidence-building programmes, personality development sessions, practice in typing and shorthand, special coaching for competitive exams, and computer training courses. The applicant must be an educated, unemployed SC/ST jobseeker registered with an Employment Exchange to avail of these benefits. The scheme is implemented by the National Career Service Centers (NCSCs) located in various states.

Benefits:
The scheme offers Vocational Guidance and Career Counselling Services to educated SC/ST jobseekers.
The scheme provides Practice in Typing and Shorthand to ensure registrants maintain their speed while waiting on the Live Register of Employment Exchanges.
The scheme offers a Special Coaching Scheme to prepare candidates for competitive examinations and selection tests for Group “C” or equivalent posts (e.g., General English, General Awareness, Computer Training).
The scheme provides Computer Training Courses through outsourcing, including ‘O’ Level Software/Hardware training, Office Automation, and Cyber Secured Web Development.
The scheme provides a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/- per candidate.
The scheme provides free books and stationery worth ₹1,000/- per candidate for the entire course.
*The stipend is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to the candidate maintaining 80% attendance in a particular month.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- The applicant must be an unemployed jobseeker.
- The applicant must be registered with an Employment Exchange.
- The applicant must have passed 10+2 (Minimum educational qualification for coaching or courses).
- The family annual income of the applicant should not be more than ₹3,00,000/- per annum.