pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Tribals Development Plan: Motor Driving Training [Light & Heavy Vehicles]
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Transport & Infrastructure, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "Motor Driving Training [Light & Heavy Vehicles]" is a sub-scheme of the Tribals Development Plan, launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to contribute to the economic upliftment of the tribes by recognizing the potential of the transport field in Goa, thereby creating opportunities for self-employment and employment generation. The scheme provides assistance by ensuring that the cost of the entire training program, covering both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV), is fully borne by the Government.

Benefits:
The Government will provide the cost of the training entirely, covering 100% of the training fee.
For Light Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹3,000/- (Indian Rupees three thousand).
For Heavy Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹4,000/- (Indian Rupees four thousand).
The assistance is provided for training in both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
It is targeted that 400 persons (200 for LMV and 200 for HMV) will be provided this assistance in a financial year.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
- The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
- The applicant’s family must fall under either:

(a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
(b) the non-BPL category with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-.
Various Training and Support Schemes of Kisan Vigyan Kendra - Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Various Training and Support Schemes of Kisan Vigyan Kendra” is implemented by the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and productivity of farmers in Uttarakhand by providing them with the latest technical training in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.

Benefits:
Kisan Vigyan Kendra provides farmers with the latest technical training in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, along with improved seeds and plant varieties.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All farmers in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive the benefits.
Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Tea Tourism” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board, almora under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote tea tourism in Uttarakhand by attracting visitors to tea gardens and factories, creating local jobs, and supporting the state’s tea industry.

Benefits:
Presently, the Board is conducting tea tourism activities in the tea gardens of Ghorakhal (Nainital), Champawat, and Kausani (Bageshwar), which are yielding the following benefits:
Tourists visiting the state, along with other scenic attractions, are also visiting the tea gardens and tea factories operated by the Board.
The Board collects a nominal entry fee from tourists visiting the plantations.
The revenue generated from the entry fee is utilized for developing tea tourism facilities in the same gardens.
The Board earns an annual income of approximately ₹75 lakh by organizing guided tours and tea-tasting sessions for visitors.
During the tourist season, about 500-600 tourists visit the tea gardens and tea factories every day.
Tea tourism operated by the Board is providing direct and indirect employment opportunities to local residents.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a firm or an individual belonging to Uttarakhand.
   1. Firms or individuals with a minimum of three years of experience in the field of tourism are selected through the e-tendering process.
   1. A 5-year contract is signed with the selected firm or individual.
Veerjyoti Puraskars
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Public Safety,Law & Justice, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Veerjyoti Puraskars" was launched by the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DW&CD), Goa. The scheme aims to recognize the exceptional bravery and fight for dignity demonstrated by women and girls in the State of Goa against atrocities, violence, and harassment. The scheme provides an award consisting of a cash prize of ₹20,000/- and a scroll/citation to two selected persons annually. The applicant must be a woman or girl who has shown exceptional bravery and fought for respect and dignity in society in the State of Goa. The scheme is implemented by the Social Welfare Officer in the Directorate of Women and Child Development.

Benefits:
A cash prize of ₹20,000/- is provided to each selected awardee.
A scroll/citation is provided to each selected awardee.
The award is conferred on Republic Day, which is the 26th of January, every year.
The award is restricted to only two persons annually.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a woman or girl.
- The applicant must have shown exceptional bravery and courage.
- The applicant must have acted against any type of atrocities, violence, and/or harassment against themselves or against any other woman or girl.
- The actions must have taken place at home, in the workplace, or anywhere in the public domain.
- The applicant must have fought for their respect and dignity in society.
Craft & Gear (Unit: Boats of Appropriate Sizes Including Nets, Fish & Ice Holding Boxes, Etc.)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Craft & Gear (Unit: Boats of Appropriate Sizes Including Nets, Fish & Ice Holding Boxes, Etc.)” was introduced by the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to uplift the sizeable community of traditional Fishermen by providing them financial help in the form of a subsidy for carrying out fishing activities in inland waters of Goa. The subsidy amount shall be disbursed directly into the applicant’s bank account.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance/Subsidy
Financial assistance is provided for the purchase or construction of New Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic or wooden canoes below 26 feet, including nets, accessories, and insulated fish and ice holding boxes.
For the General Category, financial assistance is up to 40% of the unit cost, limited to ₹40,000/-.
For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Women, and their Co-operatives, financial assistance is up to 60% of the unit cost, limited to ₹60,000/-.
The unit cost considered for the Craft & Gear (Unit: Boats of appropriate sizes including nets, fish & ice holding boxes etc.) is ₹1,00,000/-.
Disbursement
The subsidy amount shall be disbursed in favor of the applicant in his or her Bank account.
Conditions
The fishing canoe must be registered under the Captain of Ports Department.
The nets and its accessories purchased through the scheme must be duly registered with the Directorate of Fisheries under the Goa, Daman and Diu Fisheries Rules, 1981.
The beneficiary shall not sell, mortgage, or transfer the Fishing canoe, nets, accessories, or insulated ice holding boxes purchased through the scheme for a period of five years from the date of its purchase.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a fisherman.
- The applicant must possess the No Objection Certificate issued by the Directorate of Fisheries for the purchase or construction of a wooden or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Fishing Craft of below 26 feet, including fishing net and ice holding boxes.
- The applicant must produce the original Goods and Services Tax bill from the authorized dealer towards the purchase or construction of the new canoe, gill net and its accessories, and insulated fish and ice holding box to claim the subsidy.
- The applicant must not be a fishing trawler owner.
- The applicant must not be a defaulter of the Department.

**Reservation/Priority:** Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Women, and their Co-operatives are eligible for a higher rate of assistance (60% of unit cost, limited to ₹60,000/-).
**Relaxation:** The Government is empowered to relax all or any of the clauses provided in this scheme if found deemed fit, for reasons to be recorded.
Grant Scheme for Cultivation of Aromatic Plants - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Grant Scheme for Cultivation of Aromatic Plants” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the cultivation and expansion of aromatic plant species across the state by providing financial assistance to farmers.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the maximum grant limit for any individual farmer shall be ₹1.00 lakh or the grant amount admissible for the cultivation of up to 2 hectares of land (based on the survival rate of plants), whichever is less. 
The grant is provided for the cultivation of nine selected aromatic crops, namely aromatic grasses (lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, khus, etc.), damask rose, mint (except Japanese mint), geranium, black cumin, rosemary, bay leaf, timur, and sandalwood, undertaken by the farmer at his or her own expense.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The farmer must either legally own agricultural land or have leased land for a minimum period of 10 years.
- The nine selected species eligible for the grant must have been cultivated by the farmer at their own expense.
Financial Assistance For Renovation And Special Repair Works To Hindu Religious Institutions Situated In Economically Weaker Section Areas / Adi-Dravidar Colonies
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance for Renovation and Special Repair Works to Hindu Religious Institutions situated in Economically Weaker Section Areas / Adi-Dravidar Colonies" was launched by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to extend one-time financial assistance to Hindu religious institutions that are not under the direct purview of the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions but are situated in Adi-Dravidar Colonies or Economically Weaker Section Areas for renovation and special repair works. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline in a prescribed application form.

Benefits:
One-time financial assistance to the tune of ₹2,50,000/- per temple towards the purchase of building materials for renovation and special repair works.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be the concerned temple authority.
- The applicant must represent a temple that is not coming under the purview of the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions.
- The applicant must represent a temple situated in Adi-Dravidar colonies or Economically Weaker Section Areas.
Map Simplification Process
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Map Simplification Process” is implemented by the Haridwar - Roorkee Development Authority under Housing Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to simplify and expedite the approval of residential and commercial property maps through an efficient online system.

Benefits:
Approval of residential maps is being provided within 15 days, and approval of commercial maps within 30 days.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All landowners in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand are eligible.
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM): Self-Help Group - Uttarakhand
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Self-Help Group” is an initiative under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), implemented by the Nagar Nigam Dehradun under the Department of Urban Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to empower urban poor women in Uttarakhand by promoting the formation of self-help groups, improving their livelihoods, and supporting them in income-generating and self-employment activities through financial incentives, bank loans, and government subsidies.

Benefits:
In urban local body areas, urban poor women are provided with benefits under the scheme.
A one-time amount of ₹10,000/- is given to each group as an incentive by the Government of India.
Through bank loans, various activities are carried out by the groups to improve women’s livelihoods.
To encourage groups to adopt self-employment, subsidies are provided by both the Government of India and the State Government.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a woman.
   1. To form a Self-Help Group, the beneficiary must belong to an urban body.
   1. The beneficiary must have an Aadhaar card &amp; one passport-size photograph.
   1. The annual income of the beneficiary&#39;s family must be less than ₹3.00 lakh.
Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship" was launched by the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide a one-time incentive of ₹10,000/- each to the students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community who have cleared High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) during the current year, so that they are motivated to continue their further education. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
The benefit is a one-time incentive of ₹10,000/- each.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community.
- The applicant must have passed one of the following examinations - 

         (a)   High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations from the Board of Secondary Education (SEBA) or an equivalent educational board recognized by the Government of Assam during the current year.
         (b)   The applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations in any stream from the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) or an equivalent educational board recognized by the Government of Assam during the current year.

- The applicant's family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- per annum.

****The applicant applying for this incentive scheme shall also be eligible for the normal Post-Matric Scholarship, Financial Assistance for Higher Studies, and Financial Assistance for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)/General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)/Technical Courses, if eligible, in the same year.***
Providing Model Maps for Residential Construction
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Providing Model Maps for Residential Construction” is implemented by the Haridwar - Roorkee Development Authority under Housing Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide landowners in Haridwar district with model maps for residential construction according to the size of their plots.

Benefits:
Model maps for residential construction are provided to all landowners across Haridwar district.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All landowners in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand are eligible.
Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases" was launched by the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a one-time grant to patients belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community who are undergoing medical treatment. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance (one-time grant) to patients undergoing medical treatment.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant's family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
- The applicant should not be a Government Service holder.


- The applicant must be a patient undergoing medical treatment for specified diseases such as Eye Diseases, Tuberculosis, Eye Cataract, Accident, Auto Immune Diseases, Liver Diseases, Nerve Disorder, Cancer, Kidney Diseases, Dialysis, Major Operations, Bone Diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bone Fractures, Elephantiasis, Heart Diseases, and Strokes.
- The applicant must not hold any position under Government/Semi Government Authorities/Boards.
- The applicant must not be a member of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

_*Preference should be given to widow/aged/unmarried women/physically handicapped/Below Poverty Line (BPL) families._
Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/Technical Courses
Category: Health & Wellness, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/Technical Courses" was launched by the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide assistance to the youths of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community for training purposes. The scheme provides financial assistance for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Para-Medical, and other job-assured technical and professional Diploma and Degree courses. The courses must have a minimum duration of one year and be conducted in either Government or Non-Government Institutes. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance to the youths of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community for training of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)/General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)/Para-Medical and other job assured technical and professional Diploma and Degree courses.
The training must have a minimum duration of one year and can be conducted in both Government and Non-Government Institutes.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant's family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- per annum.


- The applicant must currently be undergoing the course in a Government or Government Recognized Institute.
- The applicant must be undergoing professional, job-oriented technical Diploma/Degree courses.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a course with a minimum duration of one year.
Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme for Cottage and Village Industries (Composite Loan Scheme)" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to extend financial assistance of both term loan and/or working capital loan to new or existing micro enterprise projects. The scheme provides assistance for acquiring fixed assets, specifically for the purchase of new machinery/equipment and to meet the working capital requirement. The scheme is implemented by PIPDIC. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance (Term Loan and/or Working Capital Loan) up to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- per unit.
Loan proceeds may be used for assistance for fixed assets and/or working capital.
Loan proceeds may be considered for the purchase of new machinery/equipment and to meet the working capital requirement.
The maximum repayment period is 8 years, including a moratorium period of maximum 1 year.
Disbursement Conditions
The Debt Equity Ratio (DER) required for loans under this scheme up to ₹25,00,000/- is 3:1.
Term loans and working capital loans up to ₹25,00,000/- are charged an interest rate of 10% (Ten per cent) per annum.
A concessional rate of interest, 0.5% (zero point five per cent) less than the normal rate, is charged for units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Differently Abled persons.
Conditions
Collateral security in the form of immovable property shall be offered, apart from the mortgage/hypothecation of proposed fixed assets.
The value of immovable property situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry offered as security must be not less than the amount of the term loan sanctioned.
If the immovable property is situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, its value must be not less than 150% of the loan amount if it includes land with a building.
If the immovable property offered outside the Union Territory of Puducherry is only land, its value must be not less than 200% of the loan amount.
For units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Differently Abled persons, the value of the property to be offered as collateral security is reduced and fixed at 50% (Fifty per cent) of the loan amount.
The valuation of properties offered as security shall be assessed by engaging Chartered Engineers/valuers from the approved panel of the Corporation.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.  The promoter shall be a resident of Puducherry.
2.  The applicant must belong to one of the following sectors - 

- Artisans Village and Cottage Industries sector.
- Small Industries in the tiny sector.
- Micro Enterprises projects.

3.  The loan application purpose must be for assistance for fixed assets and/or working capital.
4.  The cost of machinery must have a ceiling of ₹25,00,000/- per unit.
Short Term Financial Assistance To Good Borrowers
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Short Term Financial Assistance To Good Borrowers” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to meet short term financial requirements, such as fund needs for executing specific orders, addressing seasonal increases in fund requirements, or fulfilling firm export orders. The scheme provides financial assistance ranging from a minimum of ₹5,00,000/- to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/-. The applicant must be an existing Medium Scale Industry or Small Scale Industry unit classified as ‘A’ or ‘B’ Category, or an existing Good Borrower who has repaid 30% of the Principal amount. The scheme is implemented by PIPDIC. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
The minimum loan limit available is ₹5,00,000/-.
The maximum loan limit available is ₹50,00,000/-.
The intended use of the funds is to meet short term financial requirements. This includes meeting the requirements of executing specific orders, seasonal increase in fund requirements, and firm export orders.
Disbursement
100% of the loan amount shall be released immediately after completion of documentation and fulfilling the other norms of the Corporation.
Conditions
The loan repayment period for amounts up to ₹10,00,000/- is 12 months.
The loan repayment period for amounts above ₹10,00,000/- up to ₹25,00,000/- is 18 months.
The loan repayment period for amounts above ₹25,00,000/- up to ₹50,00,000/- is 24 months.
The applicant must offer collateral security for a value of 150% of the term loan.
If the applicant is a non-assisted unit, the quantum of loan will be decided based on the merits of the individual case and the security offered.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Existing units of MSI and SSI classified as A and B Category.
- Existing Good Borrowers who have repaid 30% of the Principal amount. Units assisted by other financial institutions / Banks. Group concerns of the Clients of the Corporation, with an excellent track record of 4 years and operating on Profitable lines.
Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Nishadraj Scholarship Scheme” was launched by the Fisheries Welfare and Fisheries Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to support the higher education of children belonging to fisher families working in the Federation reservoirs. Under this scheme, scholarships for technical and non-technical courses are provided to meritorious students from fisher households to help them continue professional and academic studies.

Benefits:
Scholarship up to ₹20,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for technical courses such as Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law courses, and equivalent technical programs.
Scholarship up to ₹10,000 or the actual expenditure (whichever is lower) for non-technical courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A., B.F.F.C., B.Sc. Agriculture, Law, and similar parallel courses.
NOTE: 
Scholarship amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a child of a fisher family working in the federation’s reservoirs.
1. The applicant should be a student. 
1. The student must belong to General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Minority communities, or Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized technical course (Medical, Engineering, CLAT-based Law, etc.) or a non-technical course (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., Agriculture, etc.).
1. The applicant should be pursuing higher education at the time of application.
Greenhouse Construction
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Greenhouse Construction” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers by encouraging farmers to adopt greenhouse technology through substantial financial assistance and support, thereby increasing productivity, improving crop quality, and enhancing farmers’ income.

Benefits:
To promote vegetable and flower cultivation inside greenhouses, 50% to 80% of the total cost is provided as assistance for fan and pad systems, naturally ventilated polyhouses, and planting materials. The details are given below:
For protected cultivation of flowers and vegetables, 50% of the total cost is provided for fan and pad systems or naturally ventilated polyhouses.
Planting material for vegetables and flowers (seeds, flower bulbs and plants) is provided with a 50% subsidy.
For greenhouse construction, 50% of the total cost is provided for fan and pad system polyhouses and tubular structure polyhouses.
A 50% subsidy is provided for installing anti-hail nets.
Under the State Sector, an additional 25% subsidy is provided as the State share, making the total subsidy 75%.
Plastic mulching:
 To retain moisture and promote microflora around the roots, 50% of the total cost is provided for covering the land with plastic sheets.
Arrangement of planting material for protected cultivation:
 Planting materials under polyhouse cultivation (flower and vegetable seeds) are provided at a 50% subsidy. If the farmer purchases them from outside agencies (other than the department), 50% of the cost is reimbursed.
Support for greenhouse construction is available for an area of up to 4,000 sq. meters or 500 sq. meters as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India and the State Government. For a 500 sq. meter polyhouse, the State Government provides an additional 30% subsidy, allowing the farmer to receive a total subsidy of 80%.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
1. This support is not provided to applicants working in a group.
Equipment Refinance Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Equipment Refinance Scheme” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to financially assist the well performing SSI units for the purchase of identifiable items of equipment / machinery for diversification / modernization / expansion / replacement and also balancing equipment. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
A need-based loan limit of up to ₹90,00,000/- is available.
Interest Rates:
    ◦ For loans up to ₹25,00,000/-, the interest rate is 10% per annum.
    ◦ For loans above ₹25,00,000/- and up to ₹50,00,000/-, the interest rate is 11% per annum.
    ◦ For loans above ₹50,00,000/-, the interest rate is 12% per annum.
A concessional rate of interest of 0.5% less than the normal rate is charged for units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Differently abled persons.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must own a well performing Small Scale Industrial unit.
- The unit must have been in operation for the last four years.
- The unit must have earned profit during the preceding two financial years.
- The unit must have declared dividend during the preceding two financial years.
- The applicant must not have defaulted to any Institution or bank.
- The scheme objective must be the purchase of identifiable items of equipment or machinery for diversification/modernization/expansion/replacement or for balancing equipment.
108, Emergency Ambulance Service - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “108 Emergency Ambulance Service” is implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide immediate medical assistance during emergencies by ensuring quick patient transportation to hospitals and offering essential first aid.

Benefits:
In any type of medical emergency, patients are transported to the hospital and provided with first aid facilities. 
The benefits of this service are being provided to the residents of the state through 272 ambulances.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The benefit is provided to accident victims and individuals requiring emergency services.
Sanitary Napkin Scheme
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Sanitary Napkin Scheme&quot; has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women at subsidized rates through Anganwadi centres across the state.

Benefits:
Sanitary napkins are distributed to adolescent girls/women at a cost of ₹6/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
All adolescent girls and women are eligible to purchase sanitary napkins at subsidized rates from Anganwadi centres.
Divyang Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Divyang Pension Scheme&quot; has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to provide financial support to persons with disabilities (PwDs) to help them meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to persons with disabilities who are  above 18 years of age and have a disability of more than 40%.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be  above18 years of age.
1. The applicant must have a disability of more than 40%.
1. The applicant must have a monthly income of up to ₹4,000/- or belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. The applicant must not be availing any other pension benefits.
Old Age Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &amp;quot;Old Age Pension Scheme&amp;quot; has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to help elderly persons meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to senior citizens (both husband and wife) in the state who are 60 years of age or above.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above.
1. The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the BPL category.
1. The applicant must not be receiving any other pension.
Dwarf Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Dwarf Pension Scheme&quot; has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to individuals suffering from dwarfism to help them meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to persons above 21 years of age whose height is less than 4 feet.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,200/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be above 21 years of age.
   1. The applicant’s height must be less than 4 feet.
   1. There is no income limit for eligibility under the scheme.
Scholarship for Engineering and Medical Education
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scholarship for Engineering and Medical Education&quot; is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the dependents of ex-servicemen pursuing Engineering, Medical, or Ph.D. courses.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship:
₹12,000/- per year for Engineering students
₹15,000/- per year for Medical students
₹10,000/- per year for PhD students


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a dependent of an ex-serviceman.
   1. The applicant should be pursuing a course in Engineering, Medical, or Ph.D. from a recognized institution.

**Note:** It is mandatory that the applicant&#39;s correct name is mentioned both in the bank account and the discharge book.
Maulana Azad Education Finance Foundation Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Maulana Azad Education Finance Foundation Scheme” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide interest-free loans to students from minority communities for pursuing higher education in India and abroad.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, students from minority communities are provided interest-free loans of up to ₹5 lakh for pursuing higher education in India and abroad.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
   1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 35 years.
   1. The applicant must have passed Class 12.
   1. The applicant must be studying in or have taken admission to a university/college/institute recognized by the Central Government, State Government, or any other competent authority.
   1. The annual family income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
   1. The beneficiary availing the loan must repay it within 3 years after the completion of education or upon gaining employment, whichever is earlier.
Mukhyamantri Udeeyman Khiladi Unnayan Chhatravriti Yojana
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Udeeyman Khiladi Unnayan Chhatravriti Yojana” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports among talented children aged 8 to 14 years in Uttarakhand by providing monthly scholarships.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, players aged 8 to 14 years are selected every year on the basis of the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT). 
From each district, 150 boys and 150 girls are selected (25 boys and 25 girls from each age group: 8–9 years, 9–10 years, 10–11 years, 11–12 years, 12–13 years, and 13–14 years). 
Each selected player is awarded a scholarship of ₹1,500/- per month for one year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a boy or girl between 8 and 14 years of age.
   1. The boy or girl who obtain the highest marks based on merit in the final district-level competition, conducted through various stages of the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT) assessing physical abilities such as strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, and coordination, will be eligible for the sports scholarship.
Self-Employment Scheme for Unemployed Minority Communities
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Self-Employment Scheme for Unemployed Minority Communities” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a grant of 25% of the loan amount to individuals belonging to minority communities who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand. The grant is available when a loan of ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh is taken for starting self-employment activities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a grant is provided for self-employment. On taking a loan of ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh, a grant of 25% of the loan amount is given, with a minimum grant of ₹25,000/- and a maximum of ₹2,50,000/-.
The benefit of the scheme is available only on taking a loan, in which 60% of the project cost is provided as a loan, 25% as grant/subsidy by the department, and 15% as contribution by the applicant.
Interest on the loan will be charged according to the current prevailing rates of the bank.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 55 years.
1. The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-, or the applicant should be a member of a BPL family.
Gunavatta Evam Navaachar Nishulk Paathy Pustak Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Gunavatta Evam Navaachar Nishulk Paathy Pustak&quot; is a scheme under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free textbooks to all students from Classes 1 to 8 studying in government and government-aided schools, as well as recognized madrasas that follow the state government curriculum.

Benefits:
Every year, in accordance with the guidelines of the Directorate of Elementary and Secondary Education, free textbooks are provided to all students from Classes 1 to 8 in government schools, government-aided schools, and recognized madrasas following the state government curriculum.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student from Classes 1 to 8.
   1. The applicant must be studying in a government or government-aided school, or a recognized madrasa that follows the Uttarakhand state government curriculum.
Khushiyon Ki Sawari Sewa - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Khushiyon Ki Sawari Sewa” has been launched by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide free and safe transport for pregnant women and newborn babies (0 -1 year) to and from the hospital, with services easily accessible by calling 102.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, pregnant women are provided free transportation from the hospital to their homes along with their newborns after delivery. Additionally, pregnant are also provided free to-and-fro transportation from home to the hospital for ultrasound services.
These facilities are being provided across the state through 128 vehicles.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman or a newborn baby aged 0 to 1 year.
Dr. A.N. Mukhopadhyay Needy Student Fund (B.Sc. Agriculture - Final Year Student)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Dr. A.N. Mukhopadhyay Needy Student Fund (B.Sc. Agriculture - Final Year Student)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students pursuing the B.Sc. Agriculture course in their final year of study, based on their genuine financial need, thereby helping to reduce their economic burden and support the continuation of their education.

Benefits:
Amount of Assistance: 
₹25,000/- per year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student in need of financial support to continue their education.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the final year of the B.Sc. Agriculture course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The financial assistance is awarded for a duration of one year only.
Uchcha Shiksha Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Uchcha Shiksha Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojana” was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote higher education among meritorious students by providing financial support to regular undergraduate and postgraduate students in government colleges and state universities of Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, scholarships ranging from a minimum of ₹1,500/- to a maximum of ₹60,000/- are awarded to students who secure first, second, and third positions in each faculty at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student must be studying in a Government College or State University campus of Uttarakhand.
   1. At each college/campus level (per faculty):

**Undergraduate Students:**

   1. **First-year students:** Monthly scholarships of ₹3,000/-, ₹2,000/-, and ₹1,500/- will be awarded to students securing first, second, and third positions, respectively, based on a minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grade in the 12th examination.   1. **Second- and third-year students:** Monthly scholarships of ₹3,000/-, ₹2,000/-, and ₹1,500/- will be awarded to students securing first, second, and third positions, respectively, based on a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the previous year’s examination.   1. **Graduation-level examination toppers:** Students securing first, second, and third positions based on a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the first-year examination will be awarded a lump-sum scholarship of ₹35,000/-, ₹25,000/-, and ₹20,000/-, respectively.
**Postgraduate Students:**

   1. **Second-year students:** Students securing first, second, and third positions based on a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the first-year examination will be awarded monthly scholarships of ₹5,000/-, ₹3,000/-, and ₹2,000/-, respectively.   1. Final-year or one-year course students: Students must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the first-year examination. First, second, and third position holders will receive a one-time scholarship of ₹60,000/-, ₹35,000/-, and ₹25,000/-, respectively.

**Merit-based Scholarships:**

   1. 10% of students from each faculty of each college/university campus securing a minimum of 75% marks and having at least 75% attendance in the first, second, and third years of graduation (as applicable) will be awarded a scholarship of ₹1,500/- per month.

**Additional Notes:**

   1. Marks obtained after improvement tests will not be considered for scholarship calculation.
   1. The academic session is calculated from July 1 to June 30.
Old Age Pension Scheme - On Completion of 60 Years (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Old Age Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have attained the age of 60 years.

Benefits:
Pension Amount:
  ₹1,000/- per month


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The applicant must have completed 60 years of age.
Scholarship on Merit Basis
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Scholarship on Merit Basis” is implemented by Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage meritorious students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University by awarding scholarships to those who secure the highest marks in the relevant course, class, or subject.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, one student from each undergraduate and postgraduate class at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University is awarded a scholarship equal to the tuition fee of their respective class.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University.
1. The student must have secured the highest marks in the relevant course, class, or subject.
Admission Process in All Government and Non-Government Schools of the State
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Admission Process in All Government and Non-Government Schools of the State&quot; scheme is implemented by the Basic Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free and accessible education for children from Class 1 to 8 by offering free education and essential learning materials, including books, shoe-bags, and meals, across all government and non-government schools in the state.

Benefits:
After admission in all Government and Non-Government schools of the state, children from Class 1 to 8 receive free education, meals, books, and shoe-bags.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant (child) must be 6 years old to get admission in Class 1.
1. The applicant (student) must be currently registered in Anganwadi Bal Vatika to be eligible for admission to Class 1.