pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Old Age Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The &quot;Old Age Pension Scheme&#39;&#39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide financial assistance in the form of pension to the registered construction workers aged above 60 years and have completed 3 years of membership with the Board.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 A pension of ₹2,000/- Per Month.

Eligibility Criteria:
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***


  - The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
  - The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  - The applicant should not be an income tax payer.

> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***


  - The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
  - The applicant should have completed 3 years of membership with the Board.
  - The applicant should be above 60 years of age.
  - The applicant should be depositing contributions to the Board continuously.
Government Institutions for Teaching and Training of Persons with Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The scheme &quot;Government Institutions for Teaching and Training of Persons with Disabilities&quot; was implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The objective of the scheme is to arrange for the education and rehabilitation of children with disabilities by providing them free hostel, education-training, food, clothing, and residential facilities.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive education, pre-professional training, and free hostel facilities in the concerned government institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
   1. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or more.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age should be more than 6 years and less than 10 years.
   1. The monthly income of the applicant&#39;s parents/guardians should be less than ₹8,000/-.
Skill Development Training - 15 Days Residential Skill Up-gradation Training Programme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Telangana

Details:
The "Skill Development Training - 15 Days Residential Skill Up-gradation Training Programme" was launched by the  Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department, Telangana. The scheme offers a comprehensive 15-day residential skill upgradation training programme designed to enhance the skills of registered construction workers. This programme aims to improve proficiency in various construction trades, ensuring better safety standards, productivity, and employability. > **Trades Offered:**


- Masonry.
- Bar Bending.
- Plumbing & Sanitation.
- Electrical House Wiring.
- Painting.
- Welding.
- Dry Wall & False Ceiling.
- Building Carpentry.
- Formwork Carpentry.

Benefits:
Stipend:
 
₹300/- per day per trainee

Duration:
15 working days (120 Hours total: 24 Hours of Theory, 96 Hours of Practical Training)

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker must be registered with the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Hyderabad.
1. The worker's age should be between 18-45 years old.
1. The worker should have knowledge of Telugu, Hindi, and English language.
Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The &quot;Reimbursement of Expenditure for Occupational Diseases&#39;&#39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme the Board shall provide reimbursement of maximum ₹1,00,000/- or actual expenditure, which-ever is less for expenditure of treatment of the following dangerous diseases:
1. Occupational dermatitis.
2. Occupational Cancer.
3. Asbestosis.
4. Silicosis.
5. Lead poisoning including poisoning by occupational diseases in building and other construction work to be notified by any preparation or compound of lead or their sequela.
6. Benzene poisoning, including poisoning by any of its homologues, their nitro or amino, derivatives or its sequela.
7. Occupational asthma.
8. Pesticide poisoning.
9. Toxic jaundice.
10. Toxic anemia.
11. Compressed air illness (Caissons diseases).
12. Noise induced hearing loss.
13. Toxic nephritis.
14. Cancer operation/ treatment.
15. Heart surgery.
16. Kidney transplant.

Benefits:
Financial Coverage: 
₹1,00,000/- or actual expenses, whichever is less.
Note: 
To avail the scheme benefits, the applicant have to exhaust the benefit of ₹50,000/- for all his/her health ailments with the health card facility under the Bhagat “Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna” Scheme.


Eligibility Criteria:
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***


  - The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
  - The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  - The applicant should not be an income tax payer.

> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***


  - The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab or should be a family member of the worker.
  - The expenditure on treatment of the disease must be verified by the Civil Surgeon.
  - The applicant should have exhausted the benefit of ₹50,000/- for all his/her health ailments with the health card facility under the Bhagat “Puran Singh Sehat Beema Yojna” Scheme.
Craftsman Training Scheme - Maharashtra
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Craftsman Training Scheme" was launched by the Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, Government of Maharashtra. This stipend aims to support the trainees financially and encourage them to pursue and complete their vocational training, thereby contributing to skilled manpower development in the state.

Benefits:
Stipend ₹500/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra state.
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Freed Castes and Nomadic Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Special Backward Classes, Minority Communities and Open Category economically backward
1. The annual income of parents should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-. 
1. Only two siblings within a family are eligible for this benefit.
1. The trainee should maintain an average of 80% attendance.
1. The trainee should be passing the first year to enroll in a 2-year trade.
1. SC trainees with an annual income of less than ₹2,50,000/- are also eligible for the Post Matric Scholarship.
1. Trainees suspended or found non-eligible for the All India Trade Test (AITT) will not qualify.
1. Trainees who have left the GITI are not eligible from their date of departure.
1. Trainees in PITI are ineligible for this scheme.
Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" scheme was launched by Social Justice and Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, specifically designed to encourage Scheduled Caste (SC) students to pursue higher secondary education.  The scholarship aims to enhance the educational standards and competitiveness of SC students by providing financial assistance to those who excel in their Class 10th examinations and are admitted to Class 11th in recognized junior colleges or colleges.

Benefits:
Scholarship Rate:
Class 11th: ₹300/- per month.
Class 12th: ₹300/- per month.

Duration:
Ten months

Note:
 Totaling ₹3,000 per academic year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The boy/girl should belong Scheduled Caste.
1. The applicant should be studying in classes 11th and 12th in Junior Colleges and Colleges.
1. The applicant should have passed the Class 10th examination with 75% or more marks.
1. Backward-class students who have been admitted to class 11th in the junior college/college are eligible for this scholarship.
Nalkoop Khanan Yojana- Madhya Pradesh
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Nalkoop Khanan Yojana&quot; was launched on 31st December 2001, by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to increase the irrigation area by harnessing underground water. Under this scheme, farmers from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories are eligible for a subsidy covering 75% of the unit cost (up to ₹25,000/-) for digging a tube well and 75% of the unit cost (up to ₹15,000/-) for the successful installation of a tube well submersible pump. This scheme is effective in entire Madhya Pradesh, except in Shajapur and Indore.

Benefits:
Subsidy for Tube Well Digging:
A grant of 75% of the unit cost (up to a maximum of ₹25,000/-), is provided for digging a tube well.
Applicable for both successful and unsuccessful digging.
Subsidy for Submersible Pump Installation:
A grant of 75% of the unit cost (up to a maximum of ₹15,000/-), is provided for the successful installation of a submersible pump on a tube well.
Applicable only for successful installation of a Submersible Pump.
Note:
 The subsidy is transferred to the bank account of the farmers.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. Farmers from Shajapur and Indore districts of Madhya Pradesh are excluded from this scheme.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The applicant should own agricultural land within the state.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
Launched on 15th August 1995, the scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" is a pension scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides ₹1,000/- per month to BPL individuals aged 18 to 79 who have severe or multiple disabilities. Launched under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), the scheme aims to ensure social justice by providing financial support to the most vulnerable sections of society, fulfilling the Directive Principles of State Policy.

Benefits:
Amount of Pension: 
The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹1000/-.
Mode of Disbursement: 
The pension is disbursed to the beneficiary either through bank transfer or money order.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 and over 80 years.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.
Refund of Subscriptions for the Construction Workers
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The “Refund of Subscriptions for the Construction Workers” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the entire subscription deposited by the beneficiary will be refunded with 8% interest to the subscriber on maturity at the age of 60 years or unwillingness to continue as a beneficiary under the Board after 3 years or to the nominee (legal heir) upon the death of the subscriber.

Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance:
 Subscription deposited by the beneficiary will be refunded with 8% interest to the subscriber.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of West Bengal.
  - The applicant should reach the age of maturity i.e. 60 years.

Or,

  - The applicant do not want to continue as a subscriber under the Board after 3 years of registration.

Or,

  - The subscriber has lost his/her life due to death. (Applicant should be nominee (legal heir) of the subscriber.
National Family Benefit Scheme (Jammu and Kashmir)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
Launched on 15th August 1995, the &quot;National Family Benefit Scheme&quot; is a welfare scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme provides one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to ensure social security for bereaved families living below the poverty line in case of the death of their breadwinner.

Benefits:
A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.
   1. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
   1. The deceased should have been the primary breadwinner (the main earning member of the family).
   1. The family of the deceased must be living Below the Poverty Line (BPL).
   1. At the time of death, the deceased must have been between 18 and 59 years old.
   1. The application should be submitted within one year of the death of the primary breadwinner (husband, wife, or son).
Professional Education (PEJKBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
The "Professional Education" scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial assistance to the children of registered workers who have engaged in at least 90 days of building or construction work in the preceding 12 months. Under this scheme, regular students receive ₹10,000/- for Para Medical and ITI diploma courses, ₹30,000/- for 3-year engineering or other recognized diploma courses, and ₹50,000/- for professional or technical degree courses.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance based on the Educational Qualification - 
Para Medical Diploma Courses (Regular Students): ₹10,000/-.
ITI Diploma Courses (Regular Students): ₹10,000/-.
3-Year Engineering / Any Other Recognized Diploma Courses (Regular Students): ₹30,000/-.
Professional / Technical Degree Courses (Regular Students): ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration -** 

The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.
> **For Application -** 


1. The parents must be registered members of the "Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
1. The parents must have an active membership with the JKBOCWW Board.
1. The applicant must be a student.
1. The applicant must be a regular in attendance.
Postmatric Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Postmatric Scholarship&quot; scheme launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aimed at supporting students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC). The scheme provides financial assistance to students in 11th and 12th standards in English Medium, helping cover tuition fees and full examination fees.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
Tuition fee assistance of ₹500/- (₹50/- per month for 10 months).
Full examination fee coverage for 12th-standard students.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a student.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
  - Parents&#39; income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
  - There should be no graduate in the family (for Backward Classes (BC) students). 
  - The beneficiary should be studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English medium school.
Academic Education (JKBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
The "Academic Education" scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial assistance to the children of the registered workers. Under this scheme, regular students in Class 9th to 10th receive ₹4,500/-, Class 11th to 12th receive ₹6,000/-, undergraduate students receive ₹10,000/-, and postgraduate students receive ₹15,000/-.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance based on the Educational Qualification - 
Class 9th to 10th: ₹4,500/-.
Class 11th to 12th: ₹ 6,000/-.
Undergraduate: ₹10,000/-.
Postgraduate: ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker -** 


1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
1. The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.

> **For Application to this Scheme -** 


1. The parent/s must be registered member/s of the "Jammu & Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
1. The parent/s must have an active membership with the JKBOCWW Board.
1. The child must be a student.
1. The child must be a regular in attendance.
Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers” scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aimed at recognizing and promoting literary talent within the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Christian-converted communities. A total of 10 writers from these communities will be selected to receive a cash prize. Additionally, one writer from any other community will also be chosen.
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Benefits:
Cash Prize:
 ₹20,000/- to each of the selected writers (10 from Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities and one from other communities).
Recognition:
 Selected writers receive state recognition for their literary contributions.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be an unemployed writer.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar converted to Christian community.
Registered BOC Workers in case of an Accidental Death (JKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
Launched on 1st January 2018, the scheme "Registered BOC Workers in Case of Accidental Death" is a Welfare Scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,00,000/- is provided to the nominee or dependents of registered BOC workers in the event of an accidental death. The applications are accepted online as well as offline.

Benefits:
₹4,00,000/- is provided to the nominee or dependents of the deceased worker.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
1. The applicant should be registration is renewed annually.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


1. The applicant should be a nominee/dependent of a registered member/worker who has passed away due to accidental death.
Assistance to Lawyers for Starting their Practice
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Assistance to Lawyers for Starting their Practice” scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial support to Adi Dravidar and Tribal lawyers who are in the early stages of their career. This scheme aims to provide them with the necessary incentives to establish a successful legal practice.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
Incentives to unemployed Adi Dravidar/Tribal lawyers to start legal practice.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be an unemployed lawyer.
  - The beneficiary should have registered their name as a lawyer within 5 years.
  - The beneficiary should have an interest to start legal practice.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal community.
  - Beneficiary’s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Maternity Loan through Self Help Groups
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Maternity Loan through Self Help Groups&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial support through Self Help Groups to pregnant women for maternity-related expenses. The loan is capped at ₹2,000/- with an interest rate of 11%, subject to changes.
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Benefits:
Access to Loan: 
₹2,000/-.
Interest Rate:
 11% (subject to change).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a woman.
- The beneficiary should be pregnant.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- Loans should be applicable only for Maternity.
District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For SSI Unit Loan and Other NFS Activities
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For SSI Unit Loan and Other NFS Activities&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to support small-scale industries (SSI) and other NFS activities by providing loans up to ₹1,00,000 at an interest rate of 13% (subject to change).
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Benefits:
Access to Loan:
 Up to ₹1,00,000/-.
Interest Rate:
 13% (subject to change).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - Loans should be applicable only for small-scale industries (SSI) Unit and Other Non-Farm Sector (NFS) Activities.

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Book Bank Scheme: I
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
Under the “Book Bank Scheme: I”, launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, textbooks are purchased by the government and provided to libraries in educational institutions for the use of students in professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Law, MBA, Veterinary, Agriculture, and Polytechnic. Adi Dravidar and Tribal students, who receive the Government of India Scholarship, can access these books during their studies. After completing the course, students must return the books to the library.
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Benefits:
Free Textbooks Access:
 Students receive textbooks for their entire course duration at no cost from the library.
Note: 
On completion of the course the students should return the books to the Library.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be a student.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
  - The beneficiary must be receiving any Scholarship by the Government of India.
  - The beneficiary must return the books after completing the course.
  - The beneficiary must be enrolled in one of the following courses:


   1. Medical
   1. Engineering
   1. Law (BL/LLB 3 years and 5 years, LLM/ML 2 years)
   1. MBA (2 years)
   1. Veterinary
   1. Agriculture
   1. Polytechnic
   1. Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants (Intermediate, Final)
   1. Postgraduate Technical Courses in Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary
   1. Other equivalent professional studies, including Bio-Science.
Financial Assistance for Normal Delivery and Surgical Delivery
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The Financial Assistance for Normal Delivery and Surgical Delivery scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for natural delivery and delivery by cesarean operation to the wife of a registered male worker and/or to the registered female worker.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance For:
Normal Delivery- ₹15,000/-
Surgical Delivery- ₹20,000/-



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a registered women construction worker under the MBOCWW or the wife of a registered male worker.
1. The applicant should be Pregnant.
1. Benefit is available for the first two deliveries only.
Large Sized Multi-Purpose Coop. Society: Medium Term Loan to Tribal Members
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Large Sized Multi-Purpose Coop. Society: Medium Term Loan to Tribal Members&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to provide a medium-term loan facility to tribal members through the Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society. The maximum loan amount is ₹60,000/- with no interest, making it a cost-effective financing option for the community.
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Benefits:
Access to Loan:
 Loan up to ₹60,000/-.
Interest Rate: 
No interest.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Tribal category.
  - The beneficiary should be a member of a Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.
  - The beneficiary should be interested in availing Medium Term Loan from the Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.

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Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Fishing Boats (Catamarans)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Fishing Boats (Catamarans)&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to offer financial assistance to farmers for acquiring fishing boats (Catamarans). The maximum loan amount is between ₹15,000/- and ₹60,000/-, with interest rates subject to periodic updates.

Benefits:
Access to Loan:
 Ranges from ₹15,000/- to ₹60,000/- for purchasing fishing boats.
Interest Rate: 
As per the bank policy (subject to change).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be a farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be engaged in fishing activities.
  - The beneficiary should be interested in availing loan for Fishing Boats (Catamarans) from the Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank.
  - The beneficiary should have the intention to use the loan specifically for purchasing a fishing boat (Catamaran).

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Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Newlyweds under Kanyadan Yojana (Vijabhaj)" was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to reduce the economic, social, and educational backwardness of Scheduled Castes, Freed Castes, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Classes in Maharashtra, helping integrate them into the mainstream of society. The grant is provided for the first marriage of both the bride and groom of these communities.

Benefits:
A financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided to couples who participate in mass marriage ceremonies.
An incentive grant of ₹2,000/- per couple is offered to institutions and organizations that organize mass marriage ceremonies for these communities.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The bride and the groom must be residents of Maharashtra.
1. The groom should not be less than 21 years of age.
1. The bride should not be less than 18 years of age.
1. The grant is only admissible for the first marriage of the bride and groom, however, it is also admissible to a widow for her second marriage.
1. Either or both of the bride and groom must belong to Scheduled Castes (including Neo-Buddhists), Vimukta Castes, Nomadic Tribes (including Dhangars and Vanjaris), or Special Backward Classes.
Incentive given to Encourage Inter caste Marriages
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Incentive for Encouraging Inter-Caste Marriages" scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, and funded jointly by the State and Central Government (50:50). The scheme provides financial incentives to support inter-caste marriages between Savarna Hindus (including Hindu, Jain, Lingayat, and Sikh communities) and individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Nomadic Tribes, Nomadic Castes, and Special Backward Classes. The scheme promotes social harmony and aims to eradicate untouchability. The bride as well as the bridegroom should be permanent residents of Maharashtra.

Benefits:
A financial assistance of ₹50,000/- issued as a joint draft in the names of both spouses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The bride as well as the bridegroom should be permanent residents of Maharashtra.
1. One spouse must belong to the Savarna, Hindu Lingayat, Jain, or Sikh community.
1. One spouse must belong to one of the following communities: Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Vimukta Jati (denoted tribe), Nomadic Tribe, and Special Backward Class.
1. The male spouse should be 21 years or above in age.
1. The female spouse should be 18 years or above in age.
Employees Cooperative Societies Surety Loan
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Employees Cooperative Societies Surety Loan&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to provide a maximum loan amount of ₹1,50,000/- at an interest rate of 14% (subject to change) through surety loans from the Employees Cooperative Societies. The purpose of this scheme is to extend loans to eligible citizens for financial support.
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Benefits:
Access to Loan:
 Surety loans up to ₹1,50,000/-.
Interest Rate:
 14% (subject to change).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be a member of an Employees Cooperative Society.
  - The beneficiary should be interested in availing Employees Cooperative Societies Surety loan.

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Financial Assistance for Girl Child Attend Her Age of 18
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The Financial Assistance for Girl Child Attend Her Age of 18 scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a fixed deposit of ₹1,00,000/- for one female child of a registered worker or spouse who has undergone a family planning operation after the birth of one female child.

Benefits:
Fixed deposit of ₹1,00,000/- for one female child.

Note:
 The fixed deposit will remain in the bank until the girl child turns 18 years old.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a registered construction worker in Maharashtra.
1. The worker or their spouse must have undergone contraceptive surgery after the birth of one female child.
Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The scheme "Incentive for Intra Caste Marriage within the Scheduled Tribe Community" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides an incentive of ₹2,00,000/- to couples who are both from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community but belong to different sub-castes within the ST community. The marriage should have taken place on or after 1st April 2018. The couple must reside in Karnataka and apply for the scheme within one year of their marriage.

Benefits:
An incentive of ₹2,00,000/- is provided to the married couple.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The couple should be residing in Karnataka.
1. Both the partners should be from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community but from different sub-castes.
1. The combined annual income of the couple must be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
1. The couple must apply to this scheme within one year of their marriage.
1. The marriage should have taken place on or after 1st April 2018.
Micro Credit Finance
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The &amp;quot;Micro Credit Finance&amp;quot; scheme, implemented by the Department of Social Justice &amp;amp; Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra and funded by the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), aims to uplift the lifestyle of economically disadvantaged Charmakars (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.) who are below the poverty line. This initiative focuses on developing their educational, economic, and social standing, enabling them to secure a respectable place in society while promoting the production of various footwear and leather articles for government supply and open market sales.

Benefits:
Financial support ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 to invest in income-generating activities.
A low interest rate of 5% per annum, making it easier to repay the loan.
₹10,000 provided as a subsidy to reduce the financial burden.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Charmakar Community.
1. The applicant should be between 18 to 50 years of age.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. The applicant should be able to provide an Income and Caste Certificate from an authorized government officer.
1. The applicant must have knowledge of the business for which they are applying for the loan.
1. For the 50% Subsidy Scheme and Margin Money, the annual income must be below the poverty line.
1. For the NSFDC Scheme, the annual income should be ₹98,000 for rural areas and ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.
Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students" by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa aims to provide additional financial assistance to OBC (Dhangar) students to supplement their Post Matric Scholarship maintenance allowance. Through this scheme, additional monthly allowances are provided to OBC (Dhangar) students to meet their food, travel, and disability-related expenses, as the existing Post Matric Scholarship amounts are inadequate. The applications for this scheme are accepted online. The scheme is being implemented by the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Benefits:
Additional Maintenance Allowance
Day Scholars: ₹750 per month
Hostel Residents: ₹1,500 per month
Duration:
 10 months during the academic year

Additional Disability Allowance
Amount: ₹750 per month
Duration:
 10 months during the academic year

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Student. 
- The applicant should belong to the OBC (Dhangar) community.
- The applicant should have availed (or be eligible for) the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.
Perarignar Anna Memorial Award
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Perarignar Anna Memorial Award&quot; launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, recognizes and rewards academic excellence among boys and girls from the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) in Tamil Nadu. The award is granted to students achieving the first and second ranks in the 12th Public examination in each district and who continue their education in professional colleges within the state.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: ₹5,000/- per annum for a duration of 4 to 5 years.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a student.
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
1. The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
1. The beneficiary should secure the first or second ranks in the 12th Public examination in their concerned district.
1. The beneficiary should be pursuing their studies in professional colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Aam Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Aam Vikas Yojana” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in the state of Bihar.
This component promotes mango cultivation across all districts in Bihar by providing financial assistance and high quality plants. It ensures inclusivity with reserved quotas for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. Payments are processed through DBT, and only ryot farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Benefits:
Financial Support: 
First year:
 ₹18,000/- per hectare.
Second and third year: 
₹6,000/- per hectare.
Plant Distribution: 
Supply of high-quality plants.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a ryot farmer.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

&amp;amp;gt; **Note 1:  Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


&amp;amp;gt; **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.
Beej Masaale Ki Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
“Beej Masaale Ki Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to encourage farmers to cultivate identified seed spices such as coriander and fenugreek keeping in mind their medicinal and nutritional properties. With the implementation of this scheme, the income of the farmers will increase as a result of increase in the production and productivity of seed spices.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 50% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare, amounting to ₹15,000/- per hectare. (First year: ₹7,500/- and Second year: ₹7,500/-)
Affordable High-Quality Seeds:
 Farmers can access certified or verified quality seeds of spices through OTP verification from Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

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> **Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


> **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

> **Note 3:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Strawberry Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Strawberry Vikas Yojana” a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in the state of Bihar.
This component focuses on expanding strawberry farming through providing subsidies on seedlings, wooden packaging boxes, and plastic containers.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
Farmers receive a subsidy of ₹3,36,000/- per hectare to support strawberry farming.
Subsidized Packaging Materials:
 
40% subsidy on wooden boxes for packaging (₹4.40/- per piece, unit cost ₹11/-).
40% subsidy on small plastic boxes (₹1/-per piece, unit cost ₹2.50/-).
Provision of Quality Seedlings: 
High-quality strawberry seedlings are provided for cultivation.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must belong to any of the following district: Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, Saran, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 5 acres (2 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

&gt; **Note 1:  Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


&gt; **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

&gt; **Note 3:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
“Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to increase the production of Kufri Chipsona variety suitable for potato processing in Bihar by expanding its area and to increase the income of farmers by promoting processing. Under this scheme, certified quality seeds of Kufri Chipsona variety suitable for potato processing will be made available to farmers.
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Benefits:
Affordable High-Quality Seeds:
 Farmers will receive Kufri Chipsona-I potato seeds at an estimated price of ₹4,000/- per quintal or the actual seed price, whichever is lower.
Financial Assistance: 
Total ₹93,863/- per hectare (First year: ₹70,397/- and Second year: ₹23,466/-).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 5 acres (2 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

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&gt; **Note 1:  Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


&gt; **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

&gt; **Note 3:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme-Bihar
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme-Bihar” is designed to support students from disadvantaged communities by covering their educational expenses for post-secondary courses. The scholarship is intended for students belonging to categories from Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). This initiative promotes access to higher education and helps reduce the financial burden on families from these communities.
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Benefits:
Scholarship and maintenance allowance will be payable on the basis of the criteria prescribed in the resolution issued by the Government of India from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar state. 
   1. The caste of the applicant should be included in the list of Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class issued by the state government.
   1. The applicant should be studying in higher classes after passing the Matriculation/Entry Examination.
   1. The family’s annual income must not exceed the below-mentioned limit:

    - Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): ₹2,50,000/-.
    - Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹3,00,000/-.

   1. The scholarship will be awarded to only two (2) sons of the applicant&#39;s parents. This rule will not apply to daughters.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Jharkhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme" is implemented by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to severely disabled and multi-disabled individuals aged 18 and above who are living below the poverty line (BPL) to support them in living a respectful life.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a monthly pension of ₹1000/- (Central contribution- ₹300/-, State Contribution- ₹700/-). 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The age of the applicant should be 18 years or above.
1. The applicant's name should be included in the list of families living Below Poverty Line.
1. The applicant should be suffering from severe or multiple disabilities [(Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 & Section-2.](https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/PDepartment/ViewDoc?id=D031DO00628062023123755029)1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits from any other Central or State Government pension scheme (Chief Minister State Widow Honor Pension Scheme (formerly State Widow Honor Pension Scheme), Chief Minister State HIV/AIDS Affected Person Sahayataarth Pension Scheme (formerly State Security Pension Scheme for HIV/AIDS Affected Persons) and Swami Vivekanand Disabled Self-Reliance Promotion Scheme).