pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Short Term Professional Training Courses
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "Short Term Professional Training Courses" is provided by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa to train the youth of the Scheduled Tribe Community in order to start their own business. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the beneficiaries of the Scheduled Tribe community to acquire skills by joining the various training courses for the purpose of self-employment or for their livelihood. > **Definition**

Any training that would directly improve any individual’s ability to perform his or her current/new job/self-employment. > **Duration**

Not more than 3 months and not less than 15 days. > **Recognition/Affiliation**

Registered with any of the Government Departments/Government Institutions/Government Autonomous Bodies in the State of Goa.

Benefits:
List of Courses
Motor Driving Training Course.
Tailoring Course.
Cookery and Bakery Courses.
Beautician Course.
Mobile Repairing Courses.
Computer Courses.

Quantum of Financial Assistance
Financial assistance will be given to complete any one course with a maximum limit of ₹ 5,000/-.
50% of the actual fees with a limit of ₹ 2,500/- shall be released as an advance to take admission in the particular course.
50% balance amount will be released after the completion of the course on the production of the completion certificate.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community of Goa.
1. The applicant shall be above 18 years of age and below the age of 50 years.
Dependent Children Pension Scheme - Punjab
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The main objective behind launching Dependent Children Pension Scheme is to provide financial security cover to those childrens whose income is not stable due to non availability of his/ her father/ parents. This Scheme is implemented by Social Security and Women & Child Development Department of Punjab Government. Eligible Beneficiary will get Monthly Pension direct to their bank account.

Benefits:
Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab.
1. Annual Income of Parents/ Guardian should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.
1. The Age of Child should be below 21 Years.
1. Mother/father or both have passed away or parents regularly absent from home or have become physically /mentally incapacitated to look after the family.
Gopal Ratna Award Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
&quot;Gopal Ratna Award Scheme&quot; by the Department of Animal Husbandry &amp; Veterinary Services, Govt. of Goa. This scheme was introduced in order to honour the eminent personalities in the field of Dairy Farming. This scheme intends to appreciate the achievement of Dairy Farmers for the highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State of Goa and encouraging youth to take up the Dairy Business.
<br>

> **Objectives**


   1. To honour the eminent personalities in the field of Dairy Farming.
   1. To felicitate and appreciate the dairy farmers for achieving the highest milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State.
   1. To encourage the dairy farmers to undertake Dairy activities as a Business.
   1. To make the State self-sufficient in milk production.

Benefits:
The selected dairy farmer shall be honoured with the “Gopal Ratna Award” constituting a Certificate of Appreciation, Memento and 
cash prize of ₹ 1,00,000/-
.
The award will be conferred upon the selected beneficiary on Independence Day i.e. 15th August at the hands of the Honourable Chief Minister of the State.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a dairy farmer.
1. The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions in the field of dairy farming by achieving the highest milk production in the State.
1. The applicant should be a member of the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group, registered with the concerned Department.
1. The applicant has to register his dairy farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services through the respective Area Officers of Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Goa for at least the preceding five years, owning a cattle shed with milch animals in the State of Goa.
1. The applicant shall produce and pour a minimum of 1,00,000 litres of milk in the preceding year (April to March) with a minimum average of 250 litres of milk per day, to the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group.
Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana"
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. Under this scheme, additional financial assistance of upto ₹ 15,000/- is provided to the Scheduled Tribe Students as the maintenance allowance given under the Post Matric Scholarship is inadequate to meet the expenses on food & travel. > **Duration**

Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year.

Benefits:
An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 7,500/- to Day Scholars for 10 Months.
An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 15,000/- to Hostellers for 10 Months.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
1. The student should be a regular, full-time student studying in a recognized Institution / University. 
1. The applicant should have availed or should be eligible for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current Academic Year.
1. The income of parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 5,00,000 per annum. 

**NOTE:** If a student has to repeat a class, he/she shall not be eligible to get a scholarship for a second time in the same class.
Snehasparsham
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Government of Kerala has launched the “Snehasparsham” scheme to protect and help unwed mothers. The problems of unwed mothers are linked with various socio-economic and cultural variables. In Kerala, this problem is coupled with the ignorance and exploitation of the backward classes. It has been pointed out that there are many women in Wayanad and other districts of Kerala who are victims of social exploitation and atrocities and are often forced to become unmarried mothers. Unwed mothers have a special need for education, employment, and health care especially reproductive and child health. Quite often they are neglected from the mainstream of life. The percentage of abortion-related hazards and death is high among teenage unwed mothers.
             As a part of this scheme, the Government is giving ₹1000/- per month to them. One curious fact that can be noted is that the women who are exploited never blame the person who caused their misery, largely due to their style of living. At a young age, they long for love and care. Their husbands do not stay with them for long. They go in search of jobs and sometimes do not come back. Their place is taken up by someone else whom these women believe in. Therefore, their condition becomes pathetic and it becomes necessary to address their problems too.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month will be given to unwed mothers.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
   1. The applicant should be an unwed mother.
   1. The applicant should be under 65 years.
   1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other pension schemes of the government. 

**Note:** The applicant must be an account holder in a post office.
Asangathit Karmakar Ke Bachcho Hetu Chhatravriti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Asangathit Karmakar Ke Bachcho Hetu Chhatravriti Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 10 April 2018. The main objective of the scheme to provide the financial assistance for the education of unorganized worker.

Benefits:

Classes
For Boy Students (Annually)
For Girl Students (Annually)
Class 1st to 5th
₹ 500/-
₹ 750/-
Class 6th to 8th
₹ 750/-
₹ 1,000/-
Class 9th to 12th
₹ 1,000/-
₹ 1,500/-
Graduation Diploma ( B.A, B.Sc, B.Com etc)
₹ 1,500/-
₹ 2,000/-
Post Graduation ( M.A, M.Sc., M.Com)
₹ 2,500/-
₹ 3,000/-
On Pursuing graduation level Professional Course
₹ 3,000/-
₹ 4,000/-
Study in professional examination at postgraduate level, Ph.D., M.Phil. etc
₹ 4,000/-
₹ 5,000/-



Eligibility Criteria:
1. Parent must be registered unorganized worker in Social Security Board.
1. Scholarship only be provided to the first two sons/daughters of registered unorganized workers.
1. Contract workers, domestic female workers, porters, and sanitation workers are not eligible for the scholarship. 
1. Students receiving scholarships must complete at least one year of their engineering or medical education course. If they drop out within one year, they must return the scholarship money.
1. Students can only receive one scholarship, even if they are eligible for multiple scholarships.
Asangathit Karmakar Prasuti Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Asangathit Karmakar Prasuti Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 10 April 2018. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing financial help for the delivery assistance.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹ 20,000/- 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered unorganized worker.
1. Applicant can be male or female.
1. Applicant will be not eligible if he/she is contract workers, female domestic workers, porters and sanitation workers.
Asangathit Karmakaar Mrtyu Evan Divyaang Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
In 2019, Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme &amp;quot;Asangathit Karmakaar Mrtyu Evan Divyaang Sahaayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker. With this scheme, family will able to get the financials benefits after the death or disability of the unorganized worker.

Benefits:
Situation
Financial Help
On Death
₹ 1,00,000/-
Permanent Disability
₹ 50,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Unorganized workers must be between the ages of 18 and 60 are eligible.
1. Unorganized workers must be registered as beneficiaries under Section 10 (3) of the Act.
1. Assistance will not be provided in the case of death due to suicide, drug or substance abuse, or death due to fighting with each other with the intent to commit a crime.
1. Benefits will be given only on the death of the registered worker and not on the death or accident of a family member.
1. Beneficiaries who have benefited from the Financial Assistance and Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme for unorganized workers suffering from silicosis run by the Board will not be eligible.
Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
Certain communities among the Other Backward Classes are engaged in traditional occupations including pottery. Traditional pottery workers are following conventional methods for manufacturing products and face tough competition in the market. In this circumstance, this traditional industry has to be revived by imparting training to pottery workers on modern methods/techniques of production and also by providing financial assistance to mechanize and modernize the sector.
In view of the above, the scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” is launched by the Backword Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Benefits:
The financial assistance of ₹25,000/- will be provided to the Traditional Pottery Makers for upgrading the occupation and purchasing machinery.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
2.	The applicant should belong to the State Backward Community of Kerala State.
3.	The applicant should be currently engaged in a traditional pottery-making occupation.
4.	The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.
Promotion of Literature on Art & Culture of Local Authors/ Organization
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa to encourage Goan writers to publish their literature on Art and Culture. The entire expenditure on printing and publishing the book is borne by Govt. by keeping the copyright of the publication. Every year two or more books are published depending upon the availability of funds. About 1000 copies are printed and supplied to Educational institutions, libraries, Cultural Institutions etc. > **Objectives**


1. To encourage Goan writers to publish their literature on Art & culture.
1. To bear the entire expenditure on printing and publishing of the book by keeping the copyright of the publication.

Benefits:
Nature and Quantum of Assistance
The entire expenditure on printing and publishing the book is borne by the Government by keeping the copyright of the publication. 
Every year two year or more books are published depending upon the availability of funds. 
About 1,000 copies are printed and supplied to Educational institutions, libraries, Cultural Institutions etc. 
The authors are paid an honorarium.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an author from Goa.
1. Only the literature concerned with the cultural traditions of the state of Goa shall be published. **NOTE:** Authors who have already availed the benefit shall not be considered for a second time.
Mukhyamantri Asangathit Karmakar Cycle Sahayata Yojana
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme "Mukhyamantri Asangathit Karmakaar Saayakal Sahaayata Yojana" for unorganized worker on 28 April 2012. Under this scheme, One cycle will be provided free of cost to each women beneficiary. The main objective of the scheme to empower the unorganized female worker through provide them free cycle.

Benefits:
A free of cost cycle will be provided. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be an unorganized female worker.
1. Applicant registered in any district of the Chhattisgarh state.
1. Applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 40.
1. Applicant must not be receiving benefits under any other parallel scheme of the State Government for the same purpose.
Advocate Grant
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Scheme “Advocate Grant” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala during the year 2012-13. Under the scheme, the grant will be provided to law graduates belonging to backward classes facing financial difficulties for starting practice as advocates. The scheme aims to ensure adequate representation of OBC’s in the judiciary.

Benefits:
1.	The grant of ₹12000/- per year will be provided to law graduates who enrolled before the Bar Council.
2.	The grant will be provided for 3 consecutive years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
2.	The applicant should belong to the State Backward Community of Kerala State.
3.	The applicant should be a Law Graduate.
4.	The applicant should be enrolled as an Advocate in the Bar Council (Kerala).
5.	The applicant should be started practice as an Advocate within the state shall alone be considered.
6.	The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.
**Note 01:** Preference will be given to Below Poverty Line (BPL) candidates.
**Note 02:** Preference will be given to the applicant whose annual family income is less.
**Note 03:** If there is any tie, such cases shall be determined on the basis of the percentage of marks of the Law Degree.
**Note 04:** If still there is any tie, preference shall be given to the candidates who have obtained degrees in law from the Universities in Kerala.
Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Shramik Pension Sahayata
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Shramik Pension Sahayata&amp;quot; for Building and other construction worker on 29 March 2023.. The main objective of the scheme to provides financial assistance to compensate the loss in regular income of the beneficiary due to lack of work available to him every day and to ensure smooth functioning of his livelihood.

Benefits:
Pension to the Beneficiary : ₹ 1,500/- per month (or)
Pension to the widow of the beneficiary: ₹ 700/-  per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Beneficiaries should be 60 years old or more. 
1. Beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Chhattisgarh.
1. Beneficiaries must have registered members as construction workers in the Board for 10 years.
1. Beneficiaries cannot receive benefits under this scheme if they are already receiving benefits from any other parallel scheme of the State/Central Government.
1. Registered construction workers who have availed the benefit of the Chief Minister Syan Sahayata Yojana are ineligible for this scheme.
1. Beneficiaries must submit a survival certificate every year in March to continue receiving the assistance amount.
1. If both husband and wife are registered workers and both are receiving pension benefits, only one spouse will continue to receive pension after the death of the other. Family pension will not be payable to dependents.
1. If both husband and wife are registered workers and the husband dies before the wife turns 60, the wife will receive family pension until she turns 60. After turning 60, she can apply for pension under the pension scheme, and the family pension will automatically stop.
1. Beneficiaries have six months from the date of completing 59 years and three months to 60 years to apply for the scheme. A survival certificate must be submitted in the month when the first pension amount is to be paid.
Nai Hetu Avashyak Upkaran Sahayata Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Nai Hetu Avashyak Upkaran Sahayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on  27 January 2018.. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing required equipment for their work.

Benefits:
Registered barbers will be provided barber kit including scissors, straight razor, comb, hair cutting cape, water spray bottle and shaving brush.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered Unorganized worker of State Social Security Board. 
1. Applicant age must be between 18 to 60 years. 
1. Applicant must not receiving any other parallel scheme of the state government
Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Lakshadweep

Details:
The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme an initiative by the Department of Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, aims to provide financial assistance to students from the Lakshadweep union territory. This program will alleviate financial burdens and empower students to pursue their educational aspirations.

Benefits:

Name of the Courses
Scholarship Amount
Pre-degree courses, Post Matric certificate courses, Post Matric Diploma courses, Degree Courses in Arts, Science, commerce, B.Ed., LLB etc.
Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 1,800/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,500/-
Post Graduate course in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law etc.
Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,800/-
MBBS, BDS, Engineering Degree, MBA, BVSC, BSC(Agriculture) etc.
Rate of monthly scholarship ₹  2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 3,600/-
Post Graduate Course in Medicine, Engineering and Veterinary Science, Agriculture etc. and Research Studies like Ph.D.
Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 3,000/- , Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 9,000/-
High school courses or equivalent.
₹ 1,200/- per month
Primary school courses (1 to VIII) 
₹ 600/- per month
Secondary school courses (VIII to X)
₹ 200/- per month
Plus two students to whom course facilities are available in the island of which the student is native
₹ 450/- per month
Students of Bitra Island studying in Secondary Std. in other Island
₹ 450/- per month
Students of Plus 2 courses who belong to other islands than where the Institutions is situated and staying outside hostel for want of hostel accommodation
₹ 750/- per month
 Students of high school staying outside hostel for want of accommodation in the hostel
₹ 600/- per month



Eligibility Criteria:
1. Both parents and the student must be born in Lakshadweep or have one parent from Lakshadweep.
1. The student and the Islander parent must reside in the Islands.
1. Scholars cannot receive other scholarships, must surrender any awards, and repay funds received.
1. Retention of concessions granted by the institution or administration is allowed.
1. Scholars can pursue courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Law, or Commerce in recognized Indian institutions.
1. Educational concessions on the mainland are only for studies not available in the Islands.
1. Stipends may be granted or renewed for health reasons or disability.
Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Shramik Dirghayu Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Shramik Dirghayu Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for Building and other construction worker on 11 January 2012. The main objective of the scheme to provides financial assistance medical treatment and medical equipment.

Benefits:
Accidental medical treatment:
Registered workers will be eligible for a one-time payment of up to ₹20,000/- for medical treatment due to an accident.
Additionally, they will be eligible for ₹1,000/- for a vision aid (glasses), ₹5,000/- for artificial teeth, and ₹6,000/- for a hearing aid.
If a worker is hospitalized for more than 15 days, they will be eligible for reimbursement of wages for 15 days at the rate of the minimum wage declared for that period.
Serious illness:
Registered workers who have been registered for at least three years will be eligible for a one-time payment of up to ₹20,000/- if they suffer from a serious illness.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered with labor board.
1. Applicant age must be between 18 to 60 years.
Vishesh Shiksha Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Vishesh Shiksha Sahaayata Yojana&amp;quot; for Building and other construction worker on 10 July 2018.. The main objective of the scheme to provides financial assistance for education.

Benefits:
For registered workers who pass away after one year of registration, the Board will issue special registration cards.
These children will be eligible for the benefits of the Naunihal Scholarship Scheme, Meritorious Students Education Incentive Scheme, and Technical Education Scheme.
Benefits will be granted to the first two eligible children of the deceased worker.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Construction workers (parents) should be registered.
1. Construction workers (parents) are dead with in one year of registration with labor board.
1. Only the first two children of registered construction workers will be eligible.
1. Children will not be eligible if any other registered construction workers are in the family (parents) other than the deceased worker.
Ramai Awas (Gharkul) Scheme for SC & Nav-Buddha (Urban and Rural)
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme "Ramai Awas (Gharkul) Scheme for SC & Nav-Buddha (Urban and Rural)" is a housing scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to raise the standard of living of the individuals from the Scheduled Caste and Nav-Buddha communities residing in rural & urban areas of Maharashtra.

Benefits:
The benefits vary with the area that the beneficiary resides in - 
Rural Area: 
₹ 1,00,000/- (Beneficiary's share is Nil)
Municipal Area: 
₹ 1,50,000/- (Beneficiary's share is 7.5%)
Municipal Corporation: 
₹ 2,00,000/- (Beneficiary's share is 10%)

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have lived for 15 years in Maharashtra.
2. The applicant's annual income limit is as under - 

- For Rural Area, ₹1,00,000/- per annum.
- For Municipal Area, ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
- For Municipal Corporation, ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

3. Only one person in the family will get the benefit.
4. The applicant should have his/her own land
5. The applicant should not be receiving the benefits of any other housing scheme of the Government.
> **Reservation/Relaxation/Priority**

Priority will be given to applicants from the Below Poverty Line (BPL).
Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in Goa” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up units in estuarine waters, and in open sea. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Setting Up of Unit in Estuarine Waters
50% subsidy limited to ₹ 25,000 per unit, maximum for 2 units. Each unit in the estuarine water will be of size 4 meters x 4 meters.
Setting Up of Unit in Open Sea
50% limited to ₹ 40,000 per unit, maximum for 2 units. Each unit in the Open sea will be of size 6 meters x 6 meters.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Groups/ Societies/ Associations, interested in setting up the Mussel Culture/ Oyster Farming Unit in Goa.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
- The applicant should have undergone a training programme on Mussel Culture/ Oyster Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR/ any other institute.
Toposili Bandhu (Old Age Pension) Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
Launched on 1st April 2020, “Toposili Bandhu (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal. The main objective of the scheme to provide the financial assistance to old age person who are belongs to the scheduled caste category of West Bengal State.

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

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from any other organization.
Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
Launched on 1st April 2020, “Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the Scheduled Tribe (ST) residents of West Bengal of the age of 60 years and above who do not receive any other pension from any other authority. Over 3,00,000 beneficiaries have been brought under the fold of the scheme. The amount of monthly pension of ₹ 1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.

Benefits:
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from any other organization.
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
“Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme” was launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment. Government of India. The objective of the scheme is to provide affordable Health Insurance to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities. The scheme provides insurance coverage of up to ₹1,00,000/-, which must be renewed annually after the financial year.

Benefits:
Health insurance coverage:
 Up to ₹1,00,000/- for various expenses.
Outpatient department (OPD) treatment:
 Covers medicines, pathology, diagnostic tests, etc.
Regular medical checkups:
 For non-ailing individuals with disabilities.
Dental care:
 Preventive dentistry services.
Surgery: 
To prevent further disability worsening or for existing disabilities (including congenital).
Non-surgical/hospitalization:
 Coverage for non-surgical treatments and related stays.
Ongoing therapies: 
For managing disability and related complications.
Alternative medicine:
 Coverage for alternative treatment options.

Health insurance coverage: Up to ₹1,00,000/- bifurcation for various expenses.
Section I: Hospitalization 
:  
The overall limit for hospitalization expenses is ₹55,000/-. This includes:
Corrective Surgeries for existing Disability including congenital disability (Under SECI(A)a maximum capping of ₹15,000/- For other than the corrective surgeries for Existing Disabilities, which is include in the overall limit of ₹40,000/- of Sec I(A))
Non-surgical or hospitalization costs are covered up to ₹15,000/-.
Section II: Outpatient Department (OPD) 
: 
The overall OPD treatment limit is ₹19,000/-, broken down as:
OPD treatment, including medicines, pathology, diagnostic tests, etc., is covered up to ₹15,000/-.
Dental preventive dentistry is covered up to ₹4,000/-.
Section III: Ongoing Therapies
A total of ₹20,000/- is allocated for ongoing therapies aimed at reducing the impact of disability.
Section IV: Alternative Medicine (AYUSH)
Treatment under AYUSH systems of medicine is reimbursable up to ₹4,000/-.
Section V: Transportation
Transportation costs related to medical treatment are covered up to ₹2,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- All the disable person who have at least one of the disabilities under the [National Trust Act, 1999](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3300891a62162b960cf02ce3827bb363c/uploads/2024/09/20240918793880368.pdf) with valid disability certificate.
Yuvasree Prakalpa
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
'Yuvasree' (earlier named as "Yuva Utsaha Prakalpa") was launched by the Labour Department, Govt. of West Bengal, with effect from 1st October 2013. The objective of the scheme is to provide unemployment assistance to the enrolled jobseekers of the Employment Bank to enable them to upgrade their level of skill in order to make them employable or suitable for setting up of self-employment ventures.

Benefits:
Cash Benefits:
 Subject to fulfillment of the aforesaid eligibility criteria an individual may receive unemployment assistance under the scheme ₹ 1500/- per month.
Job Seeking:
 By registering in Employment Bank, beneficiaries can search and apply for jobs per their skills.
Training Program: 
The recipient can upgrade his/her skill subsequently under any of the Skill Development programs of the state government / private training institutes and increase his/her employability. The training program shall include soft skills training, basic IT training, basic communication training, and other skill as per the need or the interest of the beneficiary.
Placement Support
: Assistance in placing the candidate in a Government or Private organization.





Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant must be unemployed.
1. The applicant should be enrolled with the Employment Bank as a ‘job seeker’.
1. The applicant should be class 8th pass and above.
1. The applicant should be between 18-45 years of age on the 1st day of April of the year in which he/she is considered under the scheme.
1. The applicant had not to availed financial assistance /loan under any state/central government sponsored Self-Employment scheme.
1. Only one member of a family is eligible to receive assistance under the scheme.
The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The scheme “The Punjab Financial Assistance to Acid Victims Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Security And Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Punjab in the year 2017. The objective of the Scheme is to provide monthly Financial Assistance to females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack. This scheme is fully state-sponsored.

Benefits:
The Financial Assistance of ₹8,000/- per month is given to rehabilitate the victims of acid attack and make them self-reliant.
Note:
 The amount of payment is directly transferred to the account of the beneficiary by the directorate online.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The acid attack victim should be a resident of Punjab State.
   1. The females who have been rendered 40% disabled due to acid attack are eligible for the assistance.
"Financial Grant for Reactivation of Mechanised Boats" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Financial Grant for Reactivation of Mechanised Boats" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of increasing marine fish production by extending financial grants for the reactivation of wooden/steel mechanized boats.

Benefits:
A financial grant for the reactivation of a registered wooden/steel mechanized boat will be extended at ₹ 10,000 per boat and ₹ 5,000 for a registered fiber-reinforced plastic mechanized boat.
*The grant is subject to revision as and when approved by the Government from time to time. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants. 
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department. 
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. 
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application.
- The applicant should possess a registered mechanized boat. 
- The applicant should have carried out overhauling/ repairs to the engine/hull during the notified fishing ban period and should not have ventured fishing during the notified ban on fishing periods.
"Subsidy for the Purchase of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Cattamaran/ Vallam/ Wooden Nava/ Marine Plywood Canoe With Nets" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Subsidy for the Purchase of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Cattamaran/ Vallam/ Wooden Nava/ Marine Plywood Canoe With Nets" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of increasing marine fish production by extending subsidies to the fishermen for the procurement of fiber-reinforced plastic vallam with nets.

Benefits:
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per unit in case of fibre-reinforced plastic catamaran and marine plywood canoe with nets, linked to own finance/loan component from National Co-operative Development Corporation/bank.
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000 per unit in case of fibre-reinforced plastic vallam with nets, linked to own finance/loan component from National Co-operative Development Corporation/bank.
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹40,000 per unit in respect of wooden nava with net, linked to own finance/loan component from National Co-operative Development Corporation/bank.
50% subsidy to a maximum of ₹5,000 per unit for the procurement of inland catamaran with nets (unit cost ₹10,000).
*The rate of subsidy may be fixed by the Government from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants. 
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department. 
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. 
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application. 
- In the case of male applicants, they should possess sea fishing experience in any mechanized or motorized/non-motorized traditional crafts for a minimum period of 5 years, issued by the owners. 
- In the case of women applicants, they should possess five years of fish trade experience issued by the Village Panchayat concerned.
- The applicant should be ready to deposit 50% of the cost of craft and net with the Federation/Marketing Union/the Fishermen Co-operative Societies as per the norms/pattern of assistance modified from time to time.
Widow Pension - Uttar Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The Uttar Pradesh government, recognizing the unique challenges faced by widows living within the state, has implemented the Widow Pension Scheme. This compassionate initiative, administered by the Women Welfare Department, offers a vital form of financial assistance to these vulnerable women. The scheme provides a monthly pension, acknowledging the significant impact of losing a spouse on household income and stability. This crucial support empowers widows to navigate the hardships of their situations, rebuild their lives with dignity, and secure a measure of financial security. The Widow Pension Scheme stands as a testament to the government's commitment to the well-being of its widowed citizens, fostering hope and fostering a path towards a brighter future

Benefits:
Financial Assistance : ₹1,000/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh state.
1. The applicant's husband has died.
1. The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.
1. The annual income of the applicant and her family from all sources should not exceed  ₹ 2,00,000/-
Incentive to Widow's Remarriage
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Incentive to Widow's Remarriage (IWR)" is a social welfare scheme by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to encourage and support widows to remarry and lead a normal life in society. Through this scheme, eligible individuals receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a Widow.
1. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
1. The applicant should not be carrying a child.
1. The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹75,000/- per annum.
1. The bridegroom should be a bachelor or a widower.
1. The Bride and the Bridegroom should be of legal marriage age, i.e. 18 years for the Bride and 21 years for the Bridegroom.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The award is granted to top ranking boy and girl student in each region (Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam) who have secured not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should have secured 55% or above marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.
Interest Free Loan (CBOCWWB)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Interest Free Loan” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, interest free loan shall be granted to the registered construction workers of the Board for the purchase of items like Fridge, Television/ LCD, Motor Cycle/Scooter, Cooler, Fan &amp; Bicycle.

Benefits:
Interest Free Loan for the purchase of the following items:
Sr. No.
Name of items
Amount of loan
Re-payment period
1
Purchase of motorcycle /scooter
₹25000/-
20 equal installments
2
Purchase of Fridge
₹15000/-
15  equal installments
3
Purchase of television/ LCD
₹15000/-
15  equal installments
4
Purchase of cooler
₹7500/-
10 equal installments
5
Purchase of Fan
₹2500/-
10 equal installments
6
Purchase of bicycle
₹4000/-
10 equal installments

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
   1. The beneficiary can apply for the grant of loan for the purchase of one item at a time.
   1. The installment of the loan will be recovered from the salary of the workers by the employer and said amount should be deposited through the payee A/c Cheque in favour of Chandigarh Labour Welfare Board by the Principal Employer.
   1. Interest free loan amount will be recovered in equal monthly installments as per the rule.
   1. The loan will not be granted to those beneficiaries who will be found defaulters in the earlier loan.
   1. The Loan will be sanctioned subject to the standing guarantee of the employer.
   1. Any beneficiary will be eligible to avail of benefits of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming the beneficiary member of the Board at least for the last six months.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid (CBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture, Hearing Aid” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be granted to the workers who are registered under the CBOCWWB for the purchase of Spectacles, Denture and Hearing Aid.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles, Denture & Hearing Aid:
Sr. No
Name of article
Amount
1
Spectacle
₹1500/-
2
Denture
₹5000/-
3
Hearing Aid
₹4000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards the labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
   1. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
   1. The financial assistance will be given on the prescription of the Government Medical Officer/Chief Medical Officer/Principal Medical Officer of any Government Institute in tri-city and once in a lifetime.
   1. The beneficiary should apply for the benefit of this scheme within one year, with all required documents. 
   1. The financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles, Denture, and hearing aid shall not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under ESIC.
ARAVANAIPPU
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "ARAVANAIPPU" is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to improve the status of the girl child and provide nutritious food; financial assistance of ₹1200 is offered to lactating mothers. The girl child of the applicant should be born after 1-4-2005. This assistance is provided only for upto two girl children.

Benefits:
₹1200 financial assistance to lactating mothers.
*The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.
- The applicant should have an annual family income not exceeding ₹24,000.
- The applicant should be at least 18 years old.
- The girl child of the applicant should be born after 1-4-2005.
- The assistance is provided only for two girl children.
Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide immediate relief to the victims of atrocities who are from Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes.

Benefits:
Payment of Relief, Compensation for Loss, and Rehabilitation.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should have been affected by an atrocity.