pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Fair Recreational Activity and Non-Competitive Involvement in Sports Urban Connect Scheme (F.R.A.N.C.I.S Urban Connect Scheme)
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2013, the scheme "Fair Recreational Activity and Non-Competitive Involvement in Sports Urban Connect Scheme (F.R.A.N.C.I.S Urban Connect Scheme)" by the Department of Urban Development, Government of Goa aims to provide safe play areas for healthy recreation and sports to urban communities. Assistance is provided to develop safe play areas in urban spaces, benefiting local municipal bodies, schools, colleges, registered sports clubs, and registered housing societies, etc. The scheme is implemented by the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA), which acts as the nodal agency. The scheme operates within the provisions of the Integrated Development of Major Towns Scheme (IDMT).

Benefits:
Development of safe play areas for healthy recreation and sports.
Provision of facilities such as walking tracks, volleyball courts, basketball courts, athletics tracks, football fields, hockey fields, artificial rock climbing walls, and tennis courts.
Additional amenities like changing rooms, toilet blocks, storage spaces, illumination, and mild steel fencing.
Funding assistance up to ₹3,00,00,000/- for A-Class Municipal Councils/Corporations, up to ₹2,50,00,000/- for B-Class Municipal Councils, and up to ₹1,00,00,000/- for C-Class Municipal Councils.
Encouragement of corporate sponsorships and public-private partnership (PPP) models for future sustainability.
Free access to non-formal facilities and affordable pay-and-play schemes.
Availability of coaching facilities and linkages with local sports associations.

Eligibility Criteria:
The following entities owning land not less than 2,000 square meters within the Municipal jurisdiction shall be eligible for the benefit under this scheme:
(a) Local Municipal body;
(b) Schools, colleges, or such other institutions;
(c) Registered Sports Clubs;
(d) Registered Housing Societies;
(e) Other Registered bodies espousing the cause of Physical fitness and Sport:
Provided that an applicant whose land falls in any of the peripheral Panchayat jurisdiction may be considered eligible.
Goa State Export Market Development Scheme, 2008
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2008, the scheme "Goa State Export Market Development Scheme, 2008" by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa aimed to encourage Goan industries to improve export markets and support them in establishing their goods firmly in the export market, thereby generating growth and employment. The scheme provided interest-free loans up to ₹5,00,000/- for participating in shows/exhibitions outside India and for market study tours abroad. The scheme was implemented by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa. The scheme remained in force until 31st March, 2011.

Benefits:
Interest-free loan up to ₹5,00,000/- was provided for participating in shows/exhibitions outside India.
Interest-free loan up to ₹5,00,000/- was also provided for market study tours outside India.
The loan was repayable over five years in equal half-yearly installments. 
*Delay in payment carried an interest at 14% per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Only those units set up in Goa and permanently registered or acknowledged with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce were eligible.
- The unit had to be in operation for a minimum period of three years.
- The unit had to have an import/export code issued by the Reserve Bank of India/Government of India or by any competent authority of the Government of India.
- The total turnover of the unit for the last three preceding financial years should not have exceeded ₹10,00,00,000/-.
- One unit could avail this facility only once under this Scheme in its lifetime.
- If the original unit had already taken benefits under this Scheme, then the sold/transferred unit was not eligible to derive any benefits under this Scheme.
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance to MSME Manufacturing Sector Participation in the Exhibition (National and International)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports SC/ST entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance to MSME Manufacturing Sector Participation in the Exhibition (National and International)&quot; aims to support MSME enterprises in the manufacturing sector by providing financial assistance for participation in exhibitions and trade fairs at state, national, and international levels. The assistance covers stall rent, product literature, and display material costs to enhance market exposure and business growth.

Benefits:
State Level Exhibition:
Assistance:
 80% of expenses, up to ₹50,000/-.
Duration: 
Eligible for a maximum of 5 times during the scheme's tenure.
National Level Exhibition:
Assistance: 
80% of expenses, up to ₹1,00,000/-.
Duration: 
Eligible for a maximum of 5 times during the scheme's tenure.
International Level Exhibition (Inside India):
Assistance:
 80% of expenses, up to ₹2,00,000/-.
Duration: 
Eligible for a maximum of 5 times during the scheme's tenure.
International Level Exhibition (Outside India):
Assistance:
 70% of expenses, up to ₹5,00,000/-.
Duration: 
Eligible for a maximum of 3 times during the scheme's tenure.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise run by SC/ST entrepreneur.
   1. Only MSME enterprises from the manufacturing sector are eligible.
   1. The enterprise must be in production within Gujarat during the scheme&amp;#39;s tenure.
   1. The exhibition/trade fair must be organized in India or outside India.
   1. International exhibitions must be approved by recognized bodies like the MSME Development Institute(MSME-DI), India Trade Promotion Organization(ITPO), EEPC India, Federation of Indian Export Organization(FIEO) etc. or state Government.

&gt; **Note****:** 


  - **SC/ST Enterprise:** SC/ST Enterprise means the enterprise in which contribution of SC/ST entrepreneur is 51% or more.
National Livestock Mission: Genetic Improvement of Pig Breeds - Import of Exotic Pig Germplasm
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Details:
The &quot;Import of Exotic Pig Germplasm&quot; is a component under the Genetic Improvement of Pig Breeds activity of the Sub-Mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry, part of the National Livestock Mission (NLM). This initiative is introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. Under this scheme, the Central Government will assist the States for need based import of pig germplasm to increase productivity of the non-descript animals and to produce good quality cross bred animals to increase per animal meat production. The superior exotic breeds will be maintained as pure breeds in the nucleus farms at the state government. However, the State needs to formulate and notify their breeding policy for pigs before sending the proposal for import of germplasm. The scheme is implemented by the State Implementing Agencies of the State Animal Husbandry Department.
**Objectives:**

  - Inclusion of superior male germplasm in existing native gene pool for genetic upgradation of indigenous pigs for production of crossbred animals with higher per animal productivity.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
One time assistance will be provided to the state for import of pig exotic germplasm in the form of live animals on cost sharing basis 60:40 for all States except NER & Himalayan States where it will be 90:10.

Eligibility Criteria:
***Eligible Beneficiaries:***

- State Livestock Agencies
- State Livestock Boards
- Animal Husbandry Department, State Government
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance in Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance in Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)&quot; provides financial assistance for the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure. The support covers equipment required for communication, networking, and cloud computing.

Benefits:
Financial Support:
 Covers 65% of capital expenditure on ICT facilities, up to ₹5,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
   1. The enterprise should have a project plan for implementing ICT infrastructure.
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Raising Capital through SME Exchange 
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance for Raising Capital through SME Exchange&quot; offers a reimbursement of the expenditure incurred in raising funds through the SME Exchange.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 MSMEs can avail of 25% reimbursement of expenses incurred in raising funds through the SME Exchange, up to ₹5,00,000/-.
Equity Capital Support:
 Helps MSMEs raise equity capital for business expansion and growth.
Encouragement for Listing:
 Incentivizes MSMEs to get listed on the SME Exchange, improving visibility and credibility.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The enterprise must be registered as an MSME at the time of listing.
  - The MSME must have successfully raised equity capital through the SME Exchange.
  - The enterprise must apply within one year of the listing date.
  - The fundraising should be as per the approved scheme by the SME Exchange.
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME):  Assistance for Reimbursement of CGTMSE Fees
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance for Reimbursement of CGTMSE Fees&quot; provides financial assistance for the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure. The support covers equipment required for communication, networking, and cloud computing.

Benefits:
Collateral-Free Loans:
Government of India has instructed financial institutions to sanction collateral-free loans up to ₹2,00,00,000/-.
Support for MSEs:
Assistance is provided to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under this scheme.
Service fees charged by banks/financial institutions are eligible for reimbursement.
Annual Service Fees:
1st Year: 1.8% + Risk Premium.
2nd Year Onwards: 0.85% or as amended by CGTMSE/RBI.
Reimbursement Assistance:
100% reimbursement of the annual service fees paid by entrepreneurs for up to 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
- The enterprise must have availed of a collateral-free term loan under CGTMSE.
- The application must be submitted within  within one year from the date of first disbursement of Term loan, or on or before the date of commencement of commercial production, whichever is later.
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance in Rent to MSEs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance in Rent to MSEs&quot; provides financial assistance to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) that have acquired a rented or leased shed for manufacturing activities.

Benefits:
Financial Support: 
Reimbursement of 65% of rent paid, up to ₹1,00,000/- per annum.
Long-term Assistance:
 Available for a maximum period of 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The enterprise must be a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE).
1. The enterprise must be engaged in manufacturing activities.
1. The business must have acquired a rented/leased shed for its operations.
1. The shed owner must have legal ownership and possession of the property.
1. The manufacturing unit must be consuming electricity/power for its activities.
1. The assistance will be applicable from the rent deed date or three months prior to production, whichever is later.
Scheme to Provide Assistance for Setting Up Farmer Support Centers in State Market Committees and for Computerization of All Market Committees
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme to Provide Assistance for Setting Up Farmer Support Centers in State Market Committees and for Computerization of All Market Committees&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by setting up information centers and computerizing market committees for better efficiency and transparency.

Benefits:
Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
To create farmer support center
50% of the cost incurred including manpower (employee salaries) or a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-, whichever is less.
To computerize the state market committees
Central software will be developed by the state government.
For necessary hardware/software for computerization of State Market Committees	
For the necessary hardware/software for computerization of the market committees of the state, assistance of up to 90% or ₹2,00,000/- will be provided to the market committees of the state of “K” and “D” categories on the purchase of 2 computers, 2 printers, and software.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Market Committees of all areas of Gujarat State shall be eligible for this scheme.
Gujarat Textile Policy: Interest Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Interest Subsidy&quot; provides financial assistance in the form of a credit-linked interest subsidy for eligible industrial activities. This subsidy helps reduce the financial burden on industrial units by reimbursing a portion of the interest paid on term loans for Gross Fixed Capital Investment.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Category of Taluka
Activity 1
Activity 2

Category 1
 & PM MITRA Park
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum 
7% on Term Loan for 7 years; Maximum 2% of eFCI per annum 

Category 2

7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 2.5% of eFCI per annum 
7% on Term Loan for 7 years; Maximum 2% of eFCI per annum 

Category 3

5% on Term Loan for 6 years; Maximum 2% of eFCI per annum 
7% on Term Loan for 5 years; Maximum 2% of eFCI per annum


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Industrial units must have taken a sanctioned term loan for Gross Fixed Capital Investment.
   1. The loan disbursement date must be on or after 01/01/2024 for units under implementation as of 01/10/2024.
   1. The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
   1. The unit must be in regular repayment of installments and interest.
   1. The unit must bear at least 2% interest on the term loan.

&gt; **Eligible Activities:**

**Activity 1:**

  - Garments, Apparel &amp;amp; Made-ups, Technical Textiles Activity (including Composite Unit)

**Activity 2:**

  - Weaving (with or without preparatory), Knitting, Dyeing &amp;amp; Processing, Texturising, Twisting, Embroidery and MMF Spinning to manufacture yarn from Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) / Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) (excluding Spinning activity of Cotton and Synthetic Filament Yarn).
Creation of Modern Facilities in Market Committee: Scheme to provide assistance foe setting up modern facilities in Market Committee
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Creation of Modern Facilities in Market Committee: Scheme to provide assistance foe setting up modern facilities in Market Committee&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to upgrade Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) with essential infrastructure, enabling farmers to increase production, enhance product quality, and secure better prices for their produce.

Benefits:

Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
1) Sales cum exhibition centre; 2) Shed/platform for farmers; 3) Demonstration farm for drip irrigation; 4) Information kiosk in vegetable market
100% of project cost to all types of market committees up to a limit of ₹50,00,000/-
5) Soil testing laboratory; 6) Water system like borewell, tube well, water cooler, water cooler with RO plant, overhead tank, underground tank etc.; 7) Solar light system
25% of the project cost to "A'' and "B" class market committees and 50% of the project cost to Class "C" and "D" Market Committees (Within a limit of ₹50,00,000/-)


Eligibility Criteria:
- All Market Committees of Gujarat State shall be eligible for this scheme.
Scheme to Provide Assistance to Sate Market Committees as well as Taluka-District Co-operative Purchase and Sale Union to Construct Large Size Warehouse Godowns
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme to Provide Assistance to Sate Market Committees as well as Taluka-District Co-operative Purchase and Sale Union to Construct Large Size Warehouse Godowns&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to address the storage needs of farmers through providing financial assistance for warehouse godowns construction within market committees. This will allow farmers to store their produce during the harvest season when prices are low and sell it later when market prices improve.

Benefits:

Component
Support Standard
Large size warehouse godowns up to 5000 MT in market committees
All State Market Committees, each without considering the class standards will be paid ₹6,500/- per metric ton up to 50% of the project cost will be available for godowns up to 5000 mt	


Eligibility Criteria:
- All State Market Committees in Gujarat are eligible to apply.
- The godowns must be used exclusively for the storage of farmers' produce.
Interest Subsidy Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The Government of Karnataka has introduced the interest subsidy scheme on loans sanctioned to Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs by Karnataka State Financial Corporation (KSFC). The scheme aims to encourage SC/ST entrepreneurs to establish micro/small scale/services enterprises to expand/diversify/modernization of their existing units.

Benefits:
Loan Amount:
Minimum loan amount under the scheme is ₹20.00 lakhs.
Maximum loan amount under the scheme is ₹1,000.00 lakhs which includes term loan and one time working capital term loan based on the project proposal but working capital term loan is restricted to maximum of ₹50.00 lakhs. However, repetition of working capital term loan sanction is not allowed.
The loan can be availed for establishing new units or expanding / diversifying / modernizing their existing units for more than one occasion, but the aggregate loan extended shall not be more than maximum limit under the scheme.
Rate of Interest:
The effective rate of interest is 4% only.
Repayment Period:
The repayment period is 8 years including moratorium period in case of loan upto ₹500.00 lakhs and upto 10 years in case of loan above ₹500.00 lakhs but below ₹1,000.00 lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The unit shall be fully owned by SC / ST entrepreneurs i.e., all promoters in proprietary / partnership / company shall belong to SC/ST community only.
   1. The ownership / share holdings of units even in part by other than SC/STs are not eligible for interest subsidy.
   1. Entrepreneurs either can be SCs / STs or both.

**Others terms &amp; conditions:**

   1. The units which have availed the interest subsidy under any other scheme of Government of Karnataka/Government of India are not eligible for interest subsidy under this scheme.
   1. To be eligible for interest concession under the scheme, the units should not be in default in repayment to KSFC.
   1. KSFC is at liberty to consider any amount of project cost. However, the interest subsidy is restricted to ₹1,000.00 lakhs of the loan. Interest amount on the balance loan amount beyond ₹1,000.00 lakhs is required to be borne by the entrepreneurs.
   1. KSFC may sanction loans with normal applicable rate of interest, the effective interest rate to be paid by the beneficiary / borrower will be 4%. The difference between the normal lending rate of KSFC and effective interest rate of 4% will be reimbursed by Government of Karnataka.
Gujarat Textile Policy: Assistance to SHG for Job Work (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Assistance to SHG for Job Work&quot; provides financial assistance to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in job work. Eligible SHG members can receive payroll assistance and incentives to enhance their financial stability and encourage women&#39;s participation in industrial activities.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
Activity
Quantum
Training Assistance
₹5,000/- per month per member for a period of 3 months
Payroll Assistance
25% of job work value turnover limited to ₹5,000/- per month per member for 5 years


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The SHG must have at least 25 female members.
1. Assistance is available only for female workers of the SHG.
1. The industrial unit must pay ₹5,000/- per month per female worker in addition to the job work charges.
1. The SHG should be engaged in job work for industrial units.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Equipment in Tribal Areas&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, is designed to boost inland fisheries by supporting Scheduled Tribes fishermen. It provides assistance for fish seed rearing, stocking, and transportation, as well as financial aid for boats, nets, and fish sale equipment. Additionally, training programs with stipends are available to enhance skills and productivity in the fisheries sector.

Benefits:
Name of Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Fish Seed Rearing
₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days
1 Year
Fish Seed Stocking
100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost
1 Year
Prawn Seed Stocking
100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees
1 Year
Boat & Net
50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹5,000/- + Net ₹2,500/-); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less) (Boat ₹12,500/- + Net ₹2,500/-)
6 Years
Fish cage culture
60% assistance for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries Unit cost: ₹3,00,000/-, subsidy: ₹1,80,000/- or 60% of actual cost, whichever is lower
3 Years
Training of Tribal Trainees
₹2,000/- per month for 3 months (Total ₹6,000/-) (60% minimum attendance required)
Once in a lifetime
Training Kit
₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during training
Once in a lifetime
Fish seed rearing by women
A kit worth ₹2,500/- given after completing 3-month training
Once in a lifetime

Eligibility Criteria:
- Individuals/ societies/ self-help groups/ associations/ reservoir monopolies/ private units etc. involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
  - The applicant should be a Fisherman.
  - The applicant should belong to the Schedule Tribe(ST) category.
  - Applicant should be above 18 years of age.
  - The beneficiary fisherman must have his own bank account.
Marathi Drama Competition ‘A' & ‘B' Group 
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Marathi Drama Competition 'A' & 'B' Group" is a state-level cultural initiative by the Kala Academy, under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The objective of this scheme is to provide a platform and exposure to theatre groups from both urban and rural areas of Goa. Entries are invited through press notes published in local dailies. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to participating institutions in the form of to-and-fro transport charges for two vehicles used for transporting artistes and stage materials, as per government-approved rates and Kala Academy norms.

Benefits:
Free auditorium with necessary infrastructure as per Kala Academy rules.
Transport assistance: Hire charges for two vehicles reimbursed for transporting artists and stage material.
80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to the participating institution.

Amount of Prizes
(Group ‘A’ / Group ‘B’)
1st Prize: ₹ 1,00,000/- / ₹ 75,000/-
2nd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 40,000/-
3rd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 30,000/-
Consolation: ₹ 25,000/- each (2 prizes, if >10 performances) / ₹ 20,000/-

Direction
1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-
2nd Prize: ₹ 8,000/- / ₹ 6,000/-
3rd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Individual – Acting (Male/Female)
1st Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-
2nd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 3,000/-

Stage Design/Setting:
 ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
Lighting:
 ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
Costume:
 ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
Background Music:
 ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
Make-up:
 ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Script Writing
1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-
2nd Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-

Translated/Adapted Script:
 ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
1. The registration of the institution should be valid and renewed from time to time.
West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs: Construction of Approach Road
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Construction of Approach Road” is a sub scheme under the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”. It was launched on 16th September, 2020, by the Department of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, shall remain in force up to 5 years.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”:**

The objective of the Scheme is to provide state support in the form of fiscal and non fiscal incentives in order to encourage private sector to set up industrial parks on their own land with quality infrastructure so as to catalyze and promote growth of MSME units in the state, boost employment generation, and lead to technology advancement and improved environmental compliance.
**Objective of the &quot;Construction of Approach Road&quot; Sub-scheme:**
Through this incentive, Approach Road (Two-lane Road up to a maximum length of 1.5 km from the nearest major road) catering to the AIP, for which the requirement is justified and approved based on factors including distance of the proposed park from existing major road, shall be set up by the concerned State Government agency free of cost.

Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
 Construction of Approach Road (two lane) of max. length 1.5 km connecting with Highway free of cost.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Should be a Private sector entity or Existing/ Operational industrial parks.
  - Should have a minimum of 5 acres of legally owned land (by direct purchase or lease from the State Government).
  - Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) must be registered under Companies Act/ Societies Registration Act/Partnership Act/ LLP.
  - Park area should be expanded up to minimum 5 acres in outlying districts and minimum 2 acres in Kolkata and Howrah.
  - The individual units have complied with all the necessary clearances for land conversion, fire licence, environmental issues, building plan etc.
Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Tribe Area)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Tribe Area)" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial support to Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Tribe areas that lack their own milk storage or cattle feed storage infrastructure. It also promotes installation of bulk milk coolers and similar equipment.

Benefits:

Name of the Component
Standard of assistance
Remarks
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Dudhghar/ Godown
Unit price (₹10,00,000/-)or actual expenditure occurs for construction, out of that 50% of whichever is less.
Maximum ₹5,00,000/-
Once in lifetime


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Society must not already own a Dudhghar or Godown.
   1. The Society must have its own land available for the construction of the Dudhghar or Godown.
   1. The Society must not have availed of the benefit earlier under this or any other scheme for a similar purpose.
Scheme for Supply of Improved Seeds for Fodder
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Supply of Improved Seeds for Fodder&quot; launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to support institutions like Gaushalas and Panjarapols by providing them with improved fodder seeds such as maize, sorghum, oat, and lucerne. This encourages the cultivation of nutritious green fodder, especially on grazing lands (gauchar lands), thereby enhancing livestock health and productivity.

Benefits:
Maize: Up to 10 kits (5 kg each)
Sorghum: Up to 50 kits (5 kg each)
Oats: Up to 5 kits (5 kg each)
Lucerne: Up to 20 kits (2 kg each)

Eligibility Criteria:
- Panjrapol must be registered under the Charity Act.
Scheme for Additional Interest Subsidy over and above RIPS 2024 and Reimbursement of Annual Credit Guarantee Fee
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Additional Interest Subsidy over and above RIPS 2024 and Reimbursement of Annual Credit Guarantee Fee&quot; has been  introduced under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, support will be provided to selected projects for establishment of new MSMEs or for expansion/ diversification/ modernization of existing MSMEs through the provisions given in the policy. The scheme will remain in force until 31st March 2029.
***Objective:***
The scheme’s objective is to create new employment opportunities for all sections of society in the state and to ease the establishment of enterprises in the state. The policy envisages supporting the creation of new MSMEs or the expansion/diversification/modernization of existing MSMEs through additional interest subsidies and collateral-free loans. 
***Scheme Implementation:***
This scheme will be implemented through the respective District Industries &amp; Commerce Centers in their districts under the aegis of the Department of Industries &amp; Commerce. Office of the Commissioner, Industries &amp; Commerce will be the nodal agency for the implementation and supervision of the scheme at the state level.

Benefits:
Additional Interest Subsidy support over and above RIPS 2024 will be provided to eligible projects for establishment of new MSMEs or for expansion/ diversification/ modernization of existing MSMEs as per below:
Loan Amount for plant and machinery/equipment or apparatus
Interest Subvention as per RIPS 2024
Additional Interest Subvention under the scheme
Up to INR 5 crores
6%
2%
INR 5 crores-10 crores
4%
1%
INR 10 crores-50 crores
3%
0.5%
Note 1:
 The duration of the additional interest subsidy will be the same as prescribed under RIPS’2024 for MSMEs.
Note 2:
 Enterprises availing collateral free term loan for plant and machinery/ equipment or apparatus (for loan amount below INR 5 Cr. only) from Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) under CGTMSE will be eligible to avail assistance as reimbursement of 100% Annual Guarantee Fees paid to MLIs for the period of seven (7) years.

Eligibility Criteria:
**Following type of beneficiaries would be eligible for additional interest subsidy as per the scheme:**

1. Interest subvention subsidy should have been approved for the applicant under RIPS 2024; and
1. Beneficiary enterprise should fall under any of the following categories:


- One District One Product (ODOP) enterprises in respective districts.
- Enterprises owned by Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) or women entrepreneurs.
- Young entrepreneurs in the state in the age group of 18 to 45 years for starting their new enterprise for a maximum loan amount of up to ₹10 crore. 
- Establishment of new MSMEs or expansion/ diversification/ modernization of existing MSMEs in Area Category 3 as defined in RIPS 2024.
Mahila Nursery Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mahila Nursery Yojana&quot; was launched by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote nursery establishment by providing women&#39;s groups with high-quality seedlings or saplings from certified sources, along with a fixed grant, technical support, and training to ensure effective nursery operations. Department also purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, women’s groups are enabled to establish nurseries. High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, and the resources required for nursery operations are provided through a fixed grant. Technical support and training are also provided. 
Department purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a Women Self-Help Group, Mahila Mangal Dal, or a Local Women’s Group from Uttarakhand.
Rural Sports and Health Promotion Scheme
Category: Health & Wellness, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Rural Sports and Health Promotion Scheme&quot; was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and prantiy rakshak dal (PRD), Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote physical fitness and well-being among rural youth by establishing open gyms in village communities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, an amount of ₹17,960/- is allocated to Mangal Dals for setting up community fitness equipment (open gym) in each Gram Panchayat to promote the health and fitness of the youth.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All Gram Panchayats in Uttarakhand are eligible.
Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, provides Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional **associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts**  for their development. The grant sanctioned for supporting the association/organisation, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act should only be used to incur expenditure for running of office i.e electricity,rent, telephone and other related expenditure and purchase of books/journals for library,postage,computer,furniture,office stationery etc. The amount of ad-hoc grant shall ordinarily not exceed Rs. 8,00,000/- annually. The ICSSR may also consider providing grant-in-aid to professional associations/organisations of social scientists of national importance for their development or for any other innovative idea which may help the social science community in general in their development. Ten percent (10%) of total grant-in-aid is paid as the last instalment at the end of the year after the Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate in respect of the entire amount of the sanctioned grant are received.

Benefits:
1)	Grant-in-aid up to Rs. 8,00,000 for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts  for their development.
2)	Coverage of office maintenance costs like electricity, rent, and telephone.
3)	Annual renewal for up to five years based on review.
4)	Amount is disbursed in two instalments, first installment is 90% and second will be 10%, which will be released after submitting Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilisation Certificate


Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Must be a national-level association or organisation.
2.	Should have been in existence for at least 2 years.
3.	Must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 if privately funded.
4.	The professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts should have been involved in national/regional/local socio-economic research objectives. 
5.	Must submit annual reports, audited accounts, and member lists for the past three years.
Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Prawn Seed Stocking Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component "Prawn Seed Stocking”, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and to provide employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, 100% assistance is provided for the cost of prawn seed and its transportation to Scheduled Caste lessees of reservoirs. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat. 
**Objectives:**

- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to scheduled caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies by scheduled caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries through scheduled caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits:
100% assistance is given to the lessee of the reservoir of the Scheduled Caste, including the total cost of prawn seed and transportation cost.

Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 
1 Year


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
1. The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
1. The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities.
1. The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit.
1. The applicant must have a bank account in their own name.
1. The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity. > **Preference/Reservation:**

The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
Entrepreneurship and Development Programme
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Entrepreneurship and Development Programme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish Technology Resource Centers (TRCs) that develop advanced technologies based on locally available natural resources and improve techniques for commercial applications.

Benefits:
Under the Entrepreneurship and Development Program, Technology Resource Centers (TRCs) are established. These centers work on the development of advanced technologies based on locally available natural resources and improve them for business needs, so that businesses can be created by adding value to the available natural resources.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an interested Entrepreneur/NGO Scientist/Researcher/Teacher from Uttarakhand.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Vigyaan Gram Sankul Pariyojana
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Vigyaan Gram Sankul Pariyojana” is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. The project aims to promote sustainable rural development through the application of science and technology to enhance livelihoods in selected villages throughout Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Under the project, rural development work is carried out by forming clusters of villages across various districts of the state. 
Based on the natural resources available in the selected villages, various units are established to improve farmers' livelihoods through the application of science and technology.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiaries of the project include selected farmers, entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and general public residing in Uttarakhand.
Pradhan Mantri Jan vikas karyakram
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Details:
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The programme focuses on developing infrastructure and providing basic amenities such as schools, health centers, hostels, community halls, drinking water, sanitation and skill development facilities in Minority Concentrated Areas (MCAs). The objective is to reduce development gaps by improving access to education, healthcare, housing, and livelihood opportunities for minority communities. PMJVK promotes area development and social inclusion through need-based infra development in collaboration with State Governments, District Authorities, and Local Bodies.

Benefits:
The Core focus of scheme is to address local development gaps by providing community based infrastructure in key sector, including construction of schools, hostels, health centers, community halls, sanitation facilities, drinking water systems, skill development centers and emerging national priorities - infrastructure in sectors supporting socio-economic growth and digital access.  



Eligibility Criteria:
The projects under PMJVK can be proposed in the identified areas as approved and certified by the SLC (where the minority population is more than 25% of the total population in the catchment area - 15Km radius). The State Level Committee (SLC) shall consider viability af all the projects before recommending the projects to the Ministry. The proposed projects should be sustainable and clear provision should be made by the State Government/ UT Administration regarding the recurring cost and maintenance / operationalization cost as well as manpower requirement, so that there is no such problem once the infrastructure project has been completed.