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Awas Sahayta Yojana for 100% Hearing and Visually Impaired Disabled Students in Special Trades of Industrial Training Institutes
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Awas Sahayta Yojana for 100% Hearing and Visually Impaired Disabled Students in Special Trades of Industrial Training Institutes" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Welfare for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to ensure qualitative admission of 100% hearing and visually impaired students equivalent to other categories, thereby enabling them to obtain high-quality technical education free from economic constraints. The scheme provides housing assistance and related allowances for food and accommodation to eligible disabled students pursuing specialized training programs in Industrial Training Institutes.

Benefits:
Housing assistance up to ₹4,000/- per student per month for food and accommodation is available, provided the student is studying outside their home residence at an Industrial Training Institute.
Housing assistance of ₹2,000/- per month per student for food and other expenses only is available, if the student receives hostel facility provided by the Principal of the Industrial Training Institute.
The assistance is provided for the academic duration of the training program, whether it is a one-year or two-year trade.
Disbursement
Mode:
 Funds are transferred using Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS).
Frequency:
 The sanctioned amount is transferred monthly into the student’s Aadhaar-based bank account. The Departmental District Officer provides the advance funds to the Principal of the Industrial Training Institute in two installments every six months.
Limit:
 The assistance is payable only once in a lifetime for the duration of the training program.
Geographic Scope:
 The scheme operates in 07 divisional Industrial Training Institutes located in Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Rewa, Jabalpur, Sagar, and Gwalior.
Conditions
The beneficiary disabled student must pay the rent amount to the landlord using an Account Payee Cheque.
The student must maintain regular attendance at the Industrial Training Institute for the Principal to disburse the monthly assistance amount.
Any rental amount exceeding the determined maximum housing assistance must be borne by the disabled students themselves from their own sources, and the department will provide no other facility.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a student.


- The applicant must be 100% visually or hearing-impaired.
- The applicant must be admitted to an Industrial Training Institute.
- The applicant must not have received admission into any Government Hostel.
- The applicant must not have received assistance from any Government Department.

##### ***Post-Selection Conditions***
The applicant must present a certificate or declaration from the guardian stating that the guardian does not have an residential address at the same location or division where the Industrial Training Institute of regular study is situated.
Monthly Pension for the Maintenance of the Parents of the Martyred Soldier of the Army
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Monthly Pension for the Maintenance of the Parents of the Martyred Soldier of the Army” scheme was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the maintenance and livelihood of parents of martyred soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹10,000 per month is provided to the parents of martyred soldiers.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The martyred soldier must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be the mother or father of a martyred soldier.
1. The martyred soldier whose death has been recognized as a battle casualty by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The annual income of the applicant's parents must be less than ₹10,000.
Kishor Swasthya Paramarsh Clinic - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Kishor Swasthya Paramarsh Clinic” is an initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The initiative aims to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of adolescents aged 10 to 19 years by providing free health counselling and guidance.

Benefits:
Free counselling services are provided at the Adolescent Health Clinics.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be an adolescent between 10 and 19 years of age from Uttarakhand.
Hemoglobinopathy - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Hemoglobinopathy” is an initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide comprehensive care, support, and treatment to patients suffering from Thalassemia and Hemophilia in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, free blood filters, chelators, and blood are provided to patients suffering from Thalassemia. Free haemophilia factors (life-saving medicines) are provided to patients suffering from Haemophilia.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be suffering from Thalassemia or Haemophilia.
Mukhyamantri Majadoor Suraksha Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme is implemented by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to benefit labourers residing in rural and agricultural sectors. Under this scheme: registered workers receive maternity assistance, scholarships for their children, and insurance cover. It aims to bring social and economic security to families of unorganised agricultural workers by facilitating access to welfare assistance and ensuring eligibility criteria are met.

Benefits:
Maternity Leave Assistance –
45 days’ wage equivalent for registered female workers or wives of registered workers (first two deliveries).
15 days’ wage equivalent for fathers (paternity leave).
Maternity Expense Assistance –
Institutional deliveries covered under Janani Suraksha Yojana.
₹500/- aid for home deliveries of below-poverty-line women.
Managed by the Public Health & Family Welfare Department.
Medical Assistance –
Coverage under Deendayal Antyodaya Upchar Yojana and State Illness Assistance Scheme.
Child heart-disease treatment under Mukhyamantri Bal Hriday Upchar Yojana.
Scholarship / Student Award –
Children of registered beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, or General Category will receive scholarships under respective departmental schemes.
Beneficiaries covered under Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana whose two children are studying in Classes 9–12 will receive educational scholarships through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).
Disabled children of registered workers with a disability of 40% or more will be eligible for disability scholarships.
Marriage Assistance –
Financial support for first marriage of registered workers’ daughters aged 18 + under Mukhyamantri Kanyadan/Nikah Yojana.
Insurance Assistance – Insurance via Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana:
Normal death – ₹30,000/-
Accidental death – ₹75,000/-
Permanent disability – ₹75,000/-
Partial disability – ₹37,500/-
Funeral Assistance –
₹2,000/- immediate help for funeral expenses upon death of worker or family member, provided through Gram Panchayat.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have been residing regularly in the Gram Panchayat for at least five years.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 59 years.
1. The applicant should be capable of performing wage labor.
1. The applicant should earn his livelihood by working as a laborer in agriculture, horticulture, afforestation, collection of forest produce, fishing, etc.
1. Neither the applicant nor any member of his family should own agricultural land.
Integrated Vegetable Development Program
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Integrated Vegetable Development Program” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to increase vegetable production through integrated vegetable development by providing financial assistance for hybrid and improved seeds and seed treatment to farmers within the targeted area.

Benefits:
For General Category Farmers: 
Financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per hectare, including ₹1,400/- for hybrid/improved seeds and ₹100/- for seed treatment medicine.
For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Farmers: 
Financial assistance of ₹2,250/- per hectare, including ₹2,100/- for hybrid/improved seeds and ₹150/- for seed treatment medicine.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must belong to the General/ Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe category.
Own Transformer Scheme
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Own Transformer Scheme" launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide quick permanent irrigation pump connections to farmers by allowing them to install transformers at their own cost as per set standards, individually or in groups.

Benefits:
Provision for Installing Own Transformer:
 Farmers can install transformers at their own expense according to prescribed standards.
Group Installation Option: 
Farmers have the option to install transformers collectively as a group.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.


- The applicant should be willing to install the transformer at their own expense.
Police Internship Scheme
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Police Internship Scheme" was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to familiarize meritorious students with the functioning of the Madhya Pradesh Police Department and to encourage research in policing and law enforcement. 
> **Internship Period**

Selected students are offered a six-week internship opportunity at district police stations, where they gain practical experience in administrative, legal, and investigative procedures.

Benefits:
Professional Exposure:
Interns gain firsthand experience of police administration, law enforcement, investigation procedures, and public dealing.
Research Opportunity:
Each intern submits an analytical research paper of 3,000 words on an approved topic related to policing.
Certification:
A Police Internship Certificate is awarded upon successful completion by the respective unit head (Superintendent of Police).
Supervised Training:
Each intern is placed under the supervision of at least a Sub-Inspector or higher-ranking officer, who mentors and evaluates daily work.
Practical Learning:
Interns maintain a daily duty record, authenticated by their supervising officer the following day.
Placement Structure:
Large police stations (in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior): 2–3 interns
Medium police stations:
 1 intern
Mode and Duration:
Internship duration: 6 weeks (June 1–July 12)
Mode: Full-time, in-person at designated police stations.
Honorarium:
The scheme is unpaid. No salary or stipend is provided. Lodging and food arrangements must be made by the interns themselves.
Disciplinary Provisions:
No leave is permitted during the internship period. Lack of interest or misconduct may result in termination by the Superintendent of Police.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The applicant should be a student enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
1. The applicant must be between 21 and 26 years of age as of May 1 of the application year.
1. The applicant should be pursuing one of the following courses:


- Five-Year Integrated Law Course
- B.E. / B.Tech.
- Master’s or Postgraduate Program from any UGC-recognized institution
- MCA / BCA / PGDCA
- CA / CS
- Diploma in Police-Related Subjects (e.g., Human Rights, Criminology)
- Ph.D. or Research in Police-Related Subjects
National Bio Energy Programme - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “National Bio Energy Programme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the use of biogas as a clean and renewable energy source, help livestock farmers set up biogas plants, reduce the use of conventional fuels, and support eco-friendly rural development in the state.

Benefits:
The gas produced from biogas plants can be used for cooking, and high-quality compost manure can also be obtained as a byproduct.
The grant for establishing biogas plants is payable as follows:
1 cubic meter – ₹17,000/-
2–4 cubic meters – ₹22,000/-
6 cubic meters – ₹29,250/-
8–10 cubic meters – ₹34,500/-
15 cubic meters – ₹63,250/-
20–25 cubic meters – ₹70,400/-
The estimated cost of a small biogas plant is approximately ₹40,000/-, and the department provides a grant of ₹22,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a livestock farmer residing in Uttarakhand.
1. To install a biogas plant, 12 sq. meters of land (4 × 3 m) and at least 3 animals are required.
Mukhyamantri Gramin Street Vendor Rin Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Gramin Street Vendor Rin Yojana" was launched by the Department of Panchayat and Rural Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to make low-cost equipment or working capital available as a loan through banks to poor-class migrant workers/small traders in the rural sector of the state. The scheme provides loan access only for existing businesses in the rural area and for the establishment of new enterprises by migrant workers, who must also undergo Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training through Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) for new business establishment. The applications for this scheme are accepted online via the Street Vendor Portal.

Benefits:
Provision of low-cost equipment.
Provision of working capital (Karyasheela Punji).
Provision of loan (Rin) through banks.
Provision of Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training through Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI).
Conditions
The loan is made available from banks following the training.
The benefit is only for existing businesses (old enterprises) in the rural area.
The benefit is for establishing new businesses for migrant workers.
Rural migrant workers establishing a new business must undergo Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training through Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must reside in Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must reside in a rural area.
- The applicant must be between 18 and 55 years of age.
- The applicant must belong to the poor class.
- The applicant must be a migrant worker or a small trader (Street Vendor).
- The applicant must be applying for a loan for an existing enterprise located in a rural area.
- The applicant must be a migrant worker establishing a new enterprise.
Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under the Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment among the residents of Uttarakhand by enabling them to establish and operate solar power projects, thereby generating clean energy, providing a sustainable source of income, and encouraging entrepreneurship.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, self-employment is provided to eligible applicants/beneficiaries through the allocation of solar power projects with capacities of 20, 25, 50, 100, and 200 kW, as detailed below:
20 kW: Project cost ₹10 lakh; land required – 300 sq. meters.
25 kW: Project cost ₹12.50 lakh; land required – 300 sq. meters.
50 kW: Project cost ₹25.00 lakh; land required – 700–1000 sq. meters.
100 kW: Project cost ₹50.00 lakh; land required – 1500–2000 sq. meters.
200 kW: Project cost ₹100.00 lakh; land required – 3000–4000 sq. meters.
(Selected candidates will be provided loans from Uttarakhand State/District Cooperative Banks at an interest rate of 8%. Additionally, beneficiaries will be eligible for incentives and benefits under the MSME Policy-2023, provided by the Industries Department.)
The electricity generated from the allotted solar projects will be purchased by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) for a period of 25 years. Payments to beneficiaries will be made according to the prevailing tariff rates for the electricity sold.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. Only one solar power plant will be allotted per family, and each applicant is eligible for only one project.
   1. To avail benefits under the current MSME Policy, the allottee must apply under this scheme as a proprietorship. Applications in the form of a partnership firm, company, trust, or society will not be permitted.
Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II) - Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Grid Connected Rooftop Scheme (Phase-II)” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) under Department of Energy, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the installation of rooftop solar systems among domestic households, group housing societies, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand, enabling consumers to reduce their electricity bills, earn income by feeding surplus power into the grid.

Benefits:
By installing a rooftop solar plant, households can significantly reduce their electricity bills by utilizing the power generated by the system. Any surplus electricity can be fed into the grid, allowing consumers to earn additional income. 
For individual domestic consumers, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹17,662/- per kW for solar plants up to 3 kW capacity and ₹8,831/- per kW for plants up to 10 kW, directly credited to the consumer’s account. Additionally, the Uttarakhand State Government offers a subsidy of ₹17,000/- per kW for installations up to 3 kW. 
For group housing societies and residential welfare associations, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹8,831/- per kW for rooftop solar plants up to 10 kW capacity.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All domestic consumers, group housing societies, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand are eligible for the scheme.
Interest Free Loan Scheme To Teachers For The Purchase Of Laptops
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Interest Free Loan Scheme To Teachers For The Purchase Of Laptops" was launched by the Directorate of Education, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to get full exposure to changing technology for teachers, who need to handle computers daily and enhance the quality of teaching through visual effects, Multimedia presentation, and Graphics in schools in the State of Goa. The scheme provides an Interest Free Loan up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/- for the purchase of a Laptop, which is issued via Cheque through Messers Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC), Government of Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the respective educational institution and subsequently forwarded to the Directorate of Education.

Benefits:
An Interest Free Loan up to a maximum amount of ₹1,00,000/- is granted for the purchase of a Laptop.
The loan is disbursed in the form of a Crossed Cheque.
The Cheque is drawn in favor of the dealer.
The Cheque is issued through Messers Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC), Government of Goa.
Conditions
The purchase of the Laptop must be made from any registered or authorized dealer of the branded manufacturer.
The Cheque amount sanctioned shall not exceed the maximum amount of ₹1,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a regular/permanent full-time teacher.
- The applicant must be teaching in Secondary schools or Higher Secondary schools.
- The applicant must be working in a Government school or in a Government Aided school.
- The applicant must be covered under the Administrative control of the Directorate of Education in the State of Goa.
Simplification of Sale Process of Herbal Products - Herbal Research and Development Institute, Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Simplification of Sale Process of Herbal Products” is implemented by the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), mandal gopeshwar chamoli under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to simplify the sale process of medicinal and aromatic products produced by cultivators, enabling them to legally and easily sell their produce through authorized markets or buyers.

Benefits:
This policy has been formulated with the objective of simplifying the sale of medicinal and aromatic products produced through cultivation. Farmers can sell the medicinal and aromatic products grown on their own agricultural land to markets operated by the Forest Department or to any other buyer. This arrangement has simplified the marketing process of medicinal and aromatic plant products produced through cultivation.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a cultivator producing medicinal and aromatic plants on measured land.
- The applicant must be legally cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants on the measured land.
Scheme for Giving Stipend to the Trainees Belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Community Enrolled under Various Labour Welfare Centres in the State of Goa
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Scheme for Giving Stipend to the Trainees Belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Community Enrolled under Various Labour Welfare Centres in the State of Goa" was launched by the Department  of  Labour, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to give benefits under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan to the trainees belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Community enrolled under various Labour Welfare Centres operating in different parts of Goa. The objective of the program is to train members of industrial workers in crafts like embroidery, needle work, cutting, and tailoring so that they become self-employed and earn income to help their families.

Benefits:
A stipend of ₹1,000/- per month shall be provided to the eligible applicant/trainee.
The scheme's main objective is to train the members of Industrial workers so that they become self-employed. Trainees can earn to some extent to help their family.
The stipend shall be paid monthly.
The stipend will be paid till the completion of the course of that particular academic year.
The period of stipend will commence from July to April of a particular academic year.
*If the attendance of the applicant/trainee is less than 75% for a particular month, no stipend will be paid to that trainee.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be enrolled under the respective Labour Welfare Centre for a particular academic year.
- The applicant must have resided in Goa for atleast 15 years.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Community.
- The applicant must not have any source of income of her own.
- The applicant must not be owing business.
- The applicant must not be drawing any stipend from any other source.
State Award To Two Anganwadi Workers Under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "State Award To Two Anganwadi Workers Under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes" was launched by the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DW&CD), Goa. The scheme aims to recognize the exemplary performance of Anganwadi Workers. The objective is to highlight their success in improving the coverage and quality of services delivered to children and pregnant and lactating mothers under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme. Furthermore, the scheme recognizes their contribution towards the implementation of various programmes and schemes of the central Government, state Government, or local bodies. The award provides each selected Anganwadi Worker with a cash prize of ₹5,000/- and a citation. The selection process is based on recommendations made by various authorities, which are then forwarded to a Scrutiny Committee.

Benefits:
Each selected awardee receives a Cash Award of ₹5,000/-.
Each selected awardee receives a citation.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an Anganwadi Worker under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes.
- The applicant must demonstrate exemplary performance in improving the coverage and quality of services provided to children and pregnant and lactating mothers under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.
- The applicant must show contribution towards the implementation of programmes or schemes of the central Government, state Government, or local bodies.
Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration" was launched by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to recognize outstanding and exemplary performance by a team of officials under the Union Territory of Puducherry for achievements of initiatives and projects whose qualitative and quantitative outcomes/results are of very high order and which have benefitted a large number of citizens. The applications for this scheme are accepted by the Secretary to the Government (Administrative Reforms Wing), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry-605001.

Benefits:
Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
The award carries a Commendation Scroll and a Cash Award of ₹10,00,000/- each.
Two such awards are given: one each for Departments’ and Organizations/Institutions’ categories.
Chief Minister's Appreciation for Initiative in Public Administration
The award carries a Commendation Scroll and a Cash Award of ₹5,00,000/- each.
Two such awards are given: one each for Departments’ and Organizations/Institutions’ categories.
Conditions
The amount of the cash award can be varied by the Government from time to time subject to the availability of funds.
The Government reserves the right not to present an Award in any year.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must represent one of the following:

       a)      A Local Body under the UT of Puducherry.
       b)      An Autonomous Body under the UT of Puducherry.
       c)      A Corporation under the UT of Puducherry.
       d)      An Agency under the UT of Puducherry.
       e)      A Public Sector Undertaking under the UT of Puducherry.
       f)      A Government Department under the UT of Puducherry.

- The applicant must be nominated only through the Administrative Secretary.
- The applicant must submit an application that contains the recommendation of the Departmental Committee.
- The applicant must propose achievements of initiatives and projects whose qualitative and quantitative outcomes/results are of very high order and which have benefitted a large number of citizens.
- The application should be made for rewardable work done during the previous one calendar year as on the date of nomination.
Cultivation of Aromatic Plants under MGNREGA - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Cultivation of Aromatic Plants under MGNREGA” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage farmers in rural areas to grow aromatic plants by providing them free planting material, technical help, and wage support through MGNREGA.

Benefits:
Under MGNREGA, when aromatic cultivation is undertaken, the wages for the work done by the labourers in land preparation and related activities are paid by the Rural Development Department, and the farmer does not have to pay the wages.
The Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) provides free planting material along with technical support, consultancy, and monitoring services to the farmers.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a farmer residing in a rural area of Uttarakhand.
   1. The farmer must be interested in aromatic plant cultivation.
   1. The farmer must either legally own agricultural land or have leased land for a minimum period of 10 years.
Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship" was launched by the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide stipend to Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to the students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community for the benefit of poor students. The scheme is also intended to provide financial assistance to students of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community pursuing their studies at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the SIRISH-Online Application Portal.

Benefits:
The benefits are to provide stipend to Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship to the students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community for the benefit of poor students.
The scheme is to provide financial assistance to the students of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community pursuing their studies at the post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.
Conditions for Availment/Continuation
The scholarship holder under this scheme shall not hold any other scholarship or stipend disbursed by any Government Department.
Students who are also undergoing coaching in any of the pre-examination training centers with financial assistance from the Government will not be eligible.
In case of detained students, he or she shall not be eligible to apply for scholarship for the same class twice.
The applicant eligible for the "Post-Matric Scholarship" will not be eligible for other schemes, except for the scheme "Simon Sing Horo (Special Post-Matric) Scholarship," if eligible, in the same year.


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 produce a valid Caste certificate which is duly certified or issued by the District Commissioner of the concerned district or his or her designated officer.
- The applicant must submit an undertaking on the annual family income stating that it is not exceeding ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
- The Pre-Matric Scholarship is awarded to students from Class 9th to Class 10th.
- The Post-Matric Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing studies from Class 11th to normal Three Years Degree Courses (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Integrated Graduate plus Post Graduate courses like integrated Master of Business Administration / Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Education / Master of Social Work, etc.).
- The scholarships are available for all recognized post-matriculation or post-secondary courses in recognized institutions.

##### ***Special Provisions***

- All children of the same parents or guardians are eligible.
- Students studying through correspondence course are also eligible to apply.
Shooting Permission Certificate
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Shooting Permission Certificate” is implemented by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to simplify the process of granting official permission for film shooting in Uttarakhand through a single-window online system, ensuring timely approvals and promoting the state as a film-friendly destination.

Benefits:
Permission is provided for shooting films in the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a film producer.
Bee Keeping
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Bee Keeping” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood by providing subsidized bee boxes, bee colonies, and training support to farmers, thereby increasing honey production, enhancing farm income, and strengthening the beekeeping sector in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Under this scheme:
Bee families (bees, including the queen bee) and bee colonies (bee boxes) are provided with a 40% subsidy (maximum cost per bee box is ₹2,000/- and per bee colony is ₹2,000/-). 50 bee boxes are provided in plain areas and 25 in hilly areas.
For example, if a bee box and bee colony cost ₹200/-, the farmer has to deposit ₹120/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre. The government bears a subsidy of ₹80/-, and the farmer receives the box for ₹120/-.
If a farmer wishes to keep bee colonies in their own orchards, financial assistance of ₹350/- per bee colony is provided.
If a farmer wants to receive training, the department provides a free seven-day beekeeping training program. Along with the training, the farmer is given ₹100/- per day (totaling ₹700/-) and ₹50/- per day (totaling ₹350/-). A total of ₹1,050/- is provided to each beneficiary.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a farmer interested in beekeeping.
Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance for Higher Studies" was launched by the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community pursuing higher studies. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance for students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
This assistance supports students pursuing higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, and such other technical/higher education.
The assistance covers higher studies in Administration, Medical, Engineering, Law, Research, and Education within and outside the State/Country for the students.


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 be pursuing higher studies such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, and such other technical/higher education.
- The applicant's family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
- The applicant should not be a Government Service holder.
- Students studying through correspondence course are also eligible to apply.
Coaching For Higher Studies
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Coaching for Higher Studies" was launched by the Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide coaching to students of Tea Tribes and Adivasi community for preparing them for various competitive examinations like Civil Services, Medical, Engineering, Staff Selection Committee (Graduate level), Banking (Probationary Officers), etc. so that they are able to compete with other candidates and succeed. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Provision of coaching to students for preparing them for various competitive examinations like Civil Services, Medical, Engineering, Staff Selection Committee (Graduate level), and Banking (Probationary Officers), to enable them to compete with other candidates and succeed.


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 secure the requisite percentage of marks in the qualifying examination prescribed for the desired coaching, based on subject matter and on the available seats.
- **For Undergraduate students who are preparing for medical entrance examinations,** the applicant should be from the science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.- **For Undergraduate students who are preparing for engineering entrance examinations,** the applicant should be from the science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin, Uttarakhand
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin” is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to eligible rural households in Uttarakhand, ensuring dignified living conditions for economically and socially disadvantaged families.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, selected eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance of ₹130,000/- for house construction. Beneficiaries are also provided ₹12,000/- for toilet construction under convergence with MGNREGA/Swajal, along with 95 man-days of labour employment from MGNREGA. After the house is completed, the State Government provides an additional ₹6,000/- for purchasing kitchen utensils as per the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s announcement.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The selection of eligible beneficiaries for housing is done based on the “Social, Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC-2011)” and the Awaas Plus Permanent Waiting List.
Scheme for Purchase of Mobile Sales Van
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Marketing Organisations” 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 Khadi & Village Industries (KVI) Institutions for the purchase of new mobile sales vans for stocking display sales of KVI products and also to, transport of raw materials for producing KVI Products. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided for purchase of new mobile sales vans for stocking display sales of KVI products and also to, transport of raw materials for producing KVI Products.
The loan limit must not exceed ₹3,00,000/- per vehicle.
The number of vehicles should not exceed six.


Eligibility Criteria:
Individuals / Partnership Concerns / Private Limited / Public Limited Companies experienced in marketing of Village & Small Industries (VSI) products are eligible.
Financial Assistance to Launderers and Barbers
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Launderers and Barbers" 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 to the Launderers and barbers for the purchase of worktables & furniture, etc. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Loan of upto ₹1,00,000/- for purchase of worktables & furniture, etc.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry. 
- The applicant must be a Launderer or Barber.
- The applicant must have a minimum of three years' experience.
Single Window Scheme (PIPDIC)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Single Window Scheme” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide term loan for fixed assets and loan for working capital through the same agency the total working capital requirement of such units inclusive of all fund based facilities may be taken into account for determining the working capital facility eligible for finance. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Term Loan for fixed assets and loan for working capital through the same agency.
The total working capital requirement of such units inclusive of all fund based facilities may be taken into account for determining the working capital facility eligible for finance.
*The total project outlay, including total working capital requirement, must not exceed ₹2,00,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Entrepreneurs setting up new project in SSI/tiny sector, new promoters acquiring unencumbered fixed assets of existing SSI concerns and also existing well run units undertaking modernization / Technology upgradation and potentially viable sick units undertaking rehabilitation scheme.
- The total project outlay, including total working capital requirement, must not exceed ₹2,00,00,000/-.
Scheme For Women Entrepreneurs Mahila Udyam Nidhi (MUN)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme For Women Entrepreneurs Mahila Udyam Nidhi (MUN)" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide a Term Loan covering 65% of the project cost and Seed Capital covering 25% of the project cost, structured around a maximum project cost of up to ₹10,00,000/-. The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur setting up a new Small Scale Industrial unit or service activity. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
The scheme provides financial assistance for projects with a cost up to ₹10,00,000/-.
The assistance includes a Term Loan component covering 65% of the project cost.
The assistance includes a Seed Capital component covering 25% of the project cost.
The applicant receives a concessional rate of interest that is 0.5% less than the normal interest rate charged for loans.
The applicant receives a 50% concession on the investigation fee.
The calculated Debt-Equity Ratio (D.E.R) for the project is 1.857:1.
Repayment and Term Details
The repayment period for the Term Loan is 6 to 8 years, which includes a moratorium period of 1 to 2 years.
The repayment period for the Seed Capital is 10 years.
The Promoter's contribution required is 10% of the project cost.
Conditions
Collateral security in the form of immovable property must be offered, in addition to the mortgage or hypothecation of proposed fixed assets.
For units promoted by women entrepreneurs, the value of the immovable property to be offered as security is reduced and fixed at 50% of the loan amount.
The valuation of the properties offered as security must be assessed by engaging Chartered Engineers/valuers from the approved panel of the Corporation.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur.
- The applicant must be setting up a new Small Scale Industrial unit.
- The applicant must be setting up a service activity.
- The applicant must propose a project with a maximum cost of up to ₹10,00,000/-.

_*The applicant is eligible for a concessional rate of interest that is 0.5% less than the normal rate._
_*The applicant is eligible for a 50% concession on the investigation fee._
_*The collateral security requirement is relaxed, mandating the value of the property offered to be fixed at 50% of the loan amount._
Free Pre-Recruitment Training
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Free Pre-Recruitment Training&quot; is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for the Military, Paramilitary, and Police forces to the sons of ex-servicemen aged between 16 and 21 years.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for recruitment into the Military, Paramilitary, and Police Forces is provided to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a son of an ex-serviceman.
1. The applicant's age should be more than 16 years and less than 21 years.
1. The applicant should have passed high school with 45% marks.

***All expenses incurred on training (honorarium of trainers + food + accommodation) are borne by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare.***
**Note: 5** courses are conducted each year.
License for Repairers of Weights-Measures and Weighing Instruments
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;License for Repairers of Weights-Measures and Weighing Instruments&quot; was launched by the Department of legal metrology, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment opportunities by enabling skilled individuals to legally engage in the repair and maintenance of weights and measuring instruments used in trade.

Benefits:
For self-employment, traders can obtain licenses for weights, measures, and weighing instruments by paying the repair tax, repair fee, and prescribed government charges to ensure their livelihood.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications:


  - ITI (Electronics) or its equivalent along with 2 years of relevant experience; or
  - Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering with 1 year of relevant experience; or
  - B.Sc. degree with Physics and 1 year of relevant experience; or
  - B.E./B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.