pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Funeral Assistance Scheme for Unorganized Workers (Except Construction Workers)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Funeral Assistance Scheme for Unorganized Workers (Except Construction Workers)", launched by the Gujarat Rural Workers Welfare Board, Labour & Employment Department Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to the heirs of deceased unorganized sector workers to help with funeral expenses and last rites, addressing the financial burden faced by families during such distressing times. The scheme provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000/- to one heir of the deceased worker and is specifically designed for e-Shram card holders in the unorganized sector. The applicant must be an heir of an e-Shram card holder (except e-Nirman card holders and Scheduled Caste individuals) and must have an annual income within specified limits of ₹1,20,000/- for rural areas and ₹1,50,000/- for urban areas. The scheme is implemented by the Labour & Employment Department Government of Gujarat and applications for this scheme are accepted offline through designated government labour offices.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
₹10,000/- paid to one heir of the deceased unorganized worker, to assist with funeral expenses and last rites (funeral ceremonies).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an heir of a deceased e-Shram card holder from the unorganized sector.
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must apply within 3 (three) months from the date of death of the deceased worker.
- The deceased worker must have between 16 to 70 years of age at the time of death.
- The applicant must have an annual income not exceeding ₹1,20,000/- (One Lakh Twenty Thousand Rupees), if residing in rural areas.
- The applicant must have an annual income not exceeding ₹1,50,000/- (One Lakh Fifty Thousand Rupees), if residing in urban areas.
- Only one heir per deceased worker is eligible to receive the assistance. > **Priority Order for Heirs**

The legal heirs of the deceased shall be considered in the following order of priority:

1. Husband or Wife.
1. Children (Son/Daughter) - in absence of spouse.
1. Parents - in absence of spouse and children.
1. Grandchildren (Grandson/Granddaughter) - in absence of spouse, children and parents.
1. Unmarried, widowed or abandoned sisters - in absence of spouse, children, parents and grandchildren.
1. Other heirs declared under Indian Succession Act, 1925 - in absence of all above categories.
Khiladi Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojana
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &#39;Khiladi Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojana&#39; was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports among talented youth aged 14 to 23 years from Uttarakhand by providing scholarships and financial assistance for sports equipment.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, players/sportspersons aged 14 to 23 years are selected annually based on the P-SAT (Physical and Sports Aptitude Test). 
A total of 100 boys and 100 girls are selected per district, and they are provided a scholarship of ₹2,000/- per month along with ₹10,000/- once a year for sports equipment.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a boy or girl between 14 and 23 years of age.
   1. The boy or girl who obtain the highest marks based on merit in the final district-level competition, conducted through various stages of the Physical and Sports Aptitude Test (P-SAT) assessing physical abilities such as strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, and coordination, will be eligible for the sports scholarship.
   1. Scholarships are awarded on a priority basis in the following sports: (1) Athletics, (2) Badminton, (3) Boxing, (4) Taekwondo, (5) Kabaddi, (6) Football, (7) Volleyball, (8) Basketball, (9) Hockey, (10) Table Tennis, (11) Karate, and (12) Judo.
Sanskrit Chhatra Pratibha Samman
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Sanskrit Chhatra Pratibha Samman” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage and motivate students to pursue higher studies in Sanskrit by rewarding those who achieve top positions in the subject at the high school, intermediate, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.

Benefits:
Awards:
•	First Place: ₹5,100/-
•	Second Place: ₹4,100/-
•	Third Place: ₹3,100/-


Eligibility Criteria:
Students securing First, Second, or Third position in Sanskrit subject in the following examinations will be eligible:

  - High School Examination (Uttarakhand Vidyalaya Shiksha Parishad)
  - Intermediate Examination (Uttarakhand Vidyalaya Shiksha Parishad)
  - Purva Madhyama Examination (Uttarakhand Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad)
  - Uttar Madhyama Examination (Uttarakhand Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad)
  - Shastri and Acharya Examinations (Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar and Central Sanskrit University, Campus Devprayag, etc.)
  - Graduate and Postgraduate classes of higher education institutions (on the basis of marks obtained in Sanskrit subject).
PMMSY: Construction of  Plant/Storage of Minimum 20 Tonne Capacity - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” with the component of "Construction of Plant/Storage of Minimum 20 Tonne Capacity", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to strengthen fish storage and cold chain infrastructure for better preservation and delivery of fish in a healthy condition. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to beneficiaries for the construction of ice plants/storage units with a minimum capacity of 20 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish availability and higher returns for sellers. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government. > **Objective of the scheme**


- Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So cold storage/ice plant modernization is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition.
- Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer (customer) can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers.
- Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.

Benefits:
Construction of Ice Plant/Storage (minimum 20 tonne capacity): 
Unit cost is ₹80,00,000/-. The amount of assistance for the beneficiary of general category will be 40% of the unit cost and for the beneficiary of women and ST/SC category the amount of assistance will be available at the rate of 60% of the unit cost.
The benefit will be available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.

Remarks: 
60% contribution from Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments is paid.
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 
Once in a lifetime.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
1. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
1. The applicant should hold a fishing license.
1. The applicant should complete the online registration on the [iKhedut Portal](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/).1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
1. The applicant should have his/her own bank account.

> **Preference/Reservation/Relaxation:**



  - Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost.
  - General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.
PMMSY: Construction of  Plant/Storage of Minimum 30 Tonne Capacity - Gujarat 
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” with the component of "Construction of Plant/Storage of Minimum 30 Tonne Capacity", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernise cold chain infrastructure to preserve fish health, uplift fishermen, and enhance value chain efficiency. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to fishermen and related beneficiaries for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 30 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish storage and better returns. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government. > **Objective of the scheme**


- Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So cold storage/ice plant modernization is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition.
- Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer (customer) can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers.
- Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.

Benefits:
Construction of Ice Plant/Storage (minimum 30 tonne capacity): 
Unit cost is ₹120,00,000/-. The amount of assistance for the beneficiary of general category will be 40% of the unit cost and for the beneficiary of women and ST/SC category the amount of assistance will be available at the rate of 60% of the unit cost.
The benefit will be available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.

Remarks: 
60% contribution from Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments is paid.
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 
Once in a lifetime.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
1. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
1. The applicant should hold a fishing license.
1. The applicant should complete the online registration on the [iKhedut Portal](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/).1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
1. The applicant should have his/her own bank account.

> **Preference/Reservation/Relaxation:**



  - Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost.
  - General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.
Saksham Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Saksham Scholarship” is implemented by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support meritorious differently-abled students pursuing graduate-level studies in the state by providing them with financial assistance in the form of scholarships.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum is provided for Graduate-level studies.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must have at least 40% disability.
   1. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
PMMSY: Motorcycle with Ice Box - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)” with the component of "Motorcycle with Ice Box", introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to modernise cold chain infrastructure to preserve fish health, uplift fishermen, and enhance value chain efficiency. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to fishermen and related beneficiaries for constructing ice plants or storage units with a minimum capacity of 30 tonnes, ensuring hygienic fish storage and better returns. The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries of the State Governments, with 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from the State Government. > **Objective of the scheme**


- Marine production in the Gujarat state is one of the leading in the country. The state lags behind in exports due to non-norms. So, cold storage/ice plant modernisation is necessary to keep the fish in healthy condition.
- Insulated vehicle, three wheeler with ice box including e-rickshaw, and live fish vending center to deliver the fish in hygienic condition to the consumer, so that the consumer (customer) can get fresh and clean fish from the local area and get good returns to the sellers.
- Around 27,000 small and large boats are operating in the state. To strengthen the safety and security of the fishermen and increase the income of the boat owner, replacement of the existing boats is necessary to increase the sea growth of the existing boats.

Benefits:
The unit cost of a motorcycle with an ice box is ₹75,000/-.
General category beneficiaries receive 40% assistance, i.e., up to ₹30,000/-.
Women and Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries receive 60% assistance, i.e., up to ₹45,000/-.
Assistance is provided once in a lifetime.
The benefit is available as per the target (category) allocated by the Government of India.

Mode of Disbursement: 
Contribution is shared as 60% by the Government of India and 40% by the respective State Governments.
Frequency of Disbursement:
 The benefit is provided once in a lifetime.
Validity:
 Applicable only for one-time support per beneficiary.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat state.
1. The applicant should have a fishing boat registered under Real Craft software.
1. The applicant should hold a fishing license.
1. The applicant should complete the online registration on the [iKhedut Portal](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/).1. The applicant should obtain in-principle approval before purchase of the floor plan.
1. The applicant should have his/her own bank account.

> **Preference/Reservation/Relaxation:**



  - Women, SC, and ST beneficiaries are eligible for 60% assistance of the unit cost.
  - General category beneficiaries are eligible for 40% assistance of the unit cost.
Vidhya Sadhana Yojana Gujarat
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Vidhya Sadhana Yojana" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to encourage Scheduled Tribe girls to continue education beyond class 8th, especially in remote areas where schools are located several kilometers away. Under this scheme, free bicycles are gifted to Scheduled Tribe girls studying in class 9th, enabling them to commute conveniently to schools.

Benefits:
Free bicycles given to the scheduled tribal girl students as a gift.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The applicant should be studying in class 9th in a recognized school.1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Shabari Smriti Yatra Sahay Scheme
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Shabari Smriti Yatra Sahay Scheme" by the Industry and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to scheduled tribes and tribal communities for pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, in memory of "Maa Shabari" and to enable darshan of Lord Sri Ram. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per pilgrim and covers railway travel expenses through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited arrangements. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat for twelve years or more and belong to the scheduled tribe or tribal community category. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the official website of Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board, Gandhinagar.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
₹5,000/- per pilgrim as financial assistance towards travel expenses for pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya.
Travel Arrangements
Travel arrangements through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited.
Railway journey assistance and booking support.
Coverage Details
First 1,500 scheduled tribe and tribal pilgrims will be eligible for the scheme benefits.
Benefits are available once per person per year for the pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya.
Conditions
Pilgrims must complete the journey and submit proof of pilgrimage completion.
Travel must be undertaken within the approved timeframe after receiving permission.
Registration and prior approval from the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board is mandatory.
Submission of travel documents and pilgrimage proof within one month of journey completion is required.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat state for twelve years or more from the current age.
- The applicant must belong to the scheduled tribe or tribal community category.
- The applicant must be eligible for only one pilgrimage assistance per person per year to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya.
- The applicant must be above 12 years of age.
- The applicant can include up to 8 family members in the group application.
- The applicant must obtain prior approval from the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board before undertaking the journey.

***Priority/Preference***
Priority will be given to the first 1,500 registered applicants from the scheduled tribe and tribal communities.
Sponsorship Scheme (90% Centrally Funded)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Sponsorship Scheme” is implemented by the Women Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children up to the age of 18 years who are in need of care and protection. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, funded 90% by the Government of India.

Benefits:
Beneficiaries are provided assistance of ₹4,000/- per month till the age of 18 years, directly deposited into their bank account.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The child/beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. Children up to 18 years of age belonging to families with an annual income of up to ₹72,000/- in rural areas and ₹96,000/- in urban areas.
   1. Children who have lost both parents/guardians.
   1. Children covered under the PM CARES scheme,  children belonging to families that have lost their primary breadwinner.
   1. Children in conflict with the law (CCL).
   1. Child labor victims, child trafficking victims, children affected by child marriage, POCSO victims, children registered on the Bal Swaraj Portal, as well as other children in need of care and protection.
AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre - Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre - Ayushman Bharat Yojana” is implemented by the Ayush Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide accessible, affordable, and holistic healthcare services based on Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani and Homeopathy systems to people of all age groups.

Benefits:
A total of 300 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres are operating in the state. At these centres, medicines are distributed according to the specific disease, and yoga and naturopathy treatments are provided as per the condition.
Counselling based on nature testing and seasonal routines- screening and diagnosis of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, oral cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer, are conducted.
Medicinal plants are also distributed.
OPD charges have been fixed at ₹1.00 per person in rural areas and ₹2.00 per person in urban areas.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The beneficiary may belong to any age group.
- The beneficiary must be registered at a government-recognized Ayurvedic, Unani, or Homeopathic dispensary or hospital.
Higher Education Assistance Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Higher Education Assistance Scheme" by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour & Employment Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide encouragement to children of workers and reduce the financial burden of education by offering higher educational assistance to meritorious students, addressing the economic challenges faced by workers' families in pursuing quality education for their children. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹20,000/- for students securing admission in Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery courses and ₹10,000/- for students securing admission in any other graduate level courses for students who have passed Standard 12 board examination in the year 2024 with 70 percent or above percentile. The applicant must be a child of a worker whose parent is working in a factory or institution in Gujarat state and whose parent has been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund office for the last one year. The applications for this scheme are accepted online. The application deadline is the last date of February of the respective year.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Medical Education
Direct Benefit Transfer of ₹20,000/- for students securing admission in Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery courses.
Financial Assistance for Other Graduate Courses
Direct Benefit Transfer of ₹10,000/- for students securing admission in any other graduate level courses.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a child of a worker employed in a factory or institution in Gujarat state.
- The applicant must have passed 12th Standard board examination in the respective year.
- The applicant must have secured 70% or above percentile in 12th Standard board examination.
- The applicant must have secured admission in Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery or any other graduate level course.
- The applicant must ensure that their parent is working in a factory or institution located in Gujarat state.
- The applicant must ensure that their parent has been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund office for the last one year continuously.
- The applicant must submit the application by the last date of February of the respective year.
- The applicant must have completed 12th Standard examination specifically in the respective year.
Promotion of Tiatr Music
Category: Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Promotion of Tiatr Music" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage youth and others to learn to play blowing instruments, particularly Trumpet and Saxophone, by providing them with financial assistance. The scheme provides financial support for tuition fees, a 50% subsidy on the cost of medium-priced blowing instruments such as Saxophone, Trumpet, or Clarinet, and opportunities for advanced certification from institutions like Trinity College or Royal School of Music. It also offers music classes at the Tiatr Academy of Goa's Conference Hall and awards certificates upon successful course completion. The applicant must identify a suitable tutor, purchase a blowing instrument, submit an undertaking to serve the tiatr stage, and undergo periodical tests. The scheme is implemented by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted by submitting the prescribed application form available at the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of tuition fees paid to the tutor, with the exact amount to be decided by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
A 50% subsidy (refund) on the cost of a blowing instrument (Saxophone, Trumpet, or Clarinet), based on the value of a medium-priced instrument.
Appropriate financial support for students to register and get themselves certified by institutions such as Trinity College or Royal School of Music.
To cover tuition costs incurred for learning blowing instruments vital for Tiatr music.
To reduce the financial burden of purchasing an essential blowing instrument, making learning more accessible.
To support the pursuit of advanced musical qualifications and professional certification.
Conditions:
*The student must complete the full course.
*The refund is subject to the availability of funds.
*The chosen tutor should maintain a record of attendance for the students and submit it to the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
*Students must undergo periodical tests to verify their performance, and those unable to cope with the syllabus or found not serious may be terminated after evaluation.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be any interested person, young or adult, free to avail the benefit of this scheme.
- The applicant must identify a tutor having the credentials to teach him/her the blowing instrument, which will be verified and accepted by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
- The applicant must serve the tiatr stage by playing in any tiatr band or musical group for at least one year after completion of the course.
Documentation And Research Assistantship Scheme
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Documentation And Research Assistantship Scheme" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage documentation and digitisation of valuable Tiatr-related materials such as manuscripts, photos, handbills, advertisements, newspaper or magazine clippings, video and audio recordings that are with Tiatr artistes, tiatr lovers and institutions, addressing the high degree of risk that some of these materials may be lost to posterity if efforts are not undertaken to preserve and document them. The scheme provides assistance to possessors of Tiatr-related materials to organize and document their holdings.

Benefits:
One-time Incentive: A reasonable amount as decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa will be paid to the holder for converting materials into electronic formats.
Hourly Honorarium: Documentation assistants will be paid an honorarium on clock-hour basis as determined by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Reimbursement: Tiatr Academy of Goa will reimburse costs incurred towards conversion according to rates determined by it if services of other agencies become necessary.
Assistance provided to organize and document materials in holdings.
Copy of digitised material provided to the holder on Digital Versatile Disc or Pen-drive.
Professional documentation and preservation services.
Conditions
*The work done must be certified by the holder of the material.
*Tiatr Academy of Goa will periodically review the work undertaken and accordingly extend or curtail the assistantship.
*Holders must indicate willingness to permit and facilitate documentation tasks.


Eligibility Criteria:
> ***For Material Holders***


- The applicant must be a possessor of materials related to Tiatr such as manuscripts, photos, handbills, advertisements, newspaper or magazine clippings, video and audio recordings.
- The applicant must indicate willingness to permit and facilitate documentation and organization tasks.

> ***For Documentation Assistants***


- The applicant must be willing to serve as Documentation Assistant.
- The applicant must be capable of performing tasks including compilation and organisation of materials, typing or word-processing of textual materials, scanning and converting by Optical Character Recognition, conversion of images by scanning or photographing with digital camera, and converting video or audio recordings from analogue to digital format.
Low Altitude Guide Course
Category: Travel & Tourism, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Low Altitude Guide Course” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to train and certify youth from Uttarakhand as professional low altitude guides and provide them with skill development opportunities to strengthen their role in the state’s tourism sector.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will become a certified low-altitude guide upon completing the course.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a youth from Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

> The total number of 761 beneficiaries will be selected.
6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad
Category: Education & Learning, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken through Banks for Study Abroad" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to support Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing higher education abroad by reducing their financial burden. Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive an interest subsidy on education loans with a maximum subsidy for three years.

Benefits:
Interest subsidy of 6% per annum on loans taken through banks for foreign education.
Maximum subsidy of ₹1,50,000 for 3 years.
Applicable on loans up to ₹25,00,000.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat’s tribal areas.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The applicant must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination.
1. The applicant must have secured admission in a recognized foreign university for higher studies.
National Livestock Mission: Livestock Insurance Scheme - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Livestock Insurance Scheme”, a sub-component of the National Livestock Mission, is implemented by the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board (ULDB) under the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide insurance coverage to livestock in order to protect cattle rearers against the loss of their animals due to death, thereby encouraging them to adopt better animal husbandry practices.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, insurance coverage is provided for livestock to protect cattle rearers in the event of loss of their animals.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All livestock rearers residing in Uttarakhand are eligible to avail benefits under this scheme.
Machhali Palan
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Machhali Palan” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to fishermen for repairing, reconstructing, and replacing damaged boats and nets due to disasters.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following compensation is provided to fishermen for the repair or replacement of damaged boats and nets:
₹6,000/- for the repair of partially damaged boats
₹3,000/- for the repair of partially damaged nets
₹15,000/- for the repurchase of completely damaged boats
₹4,000/- for the repurchase of completely damaged nets
An investment subsidy of ₹10,000/- per hectare is provided for fish seed farms.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a fisherman from Uttarakhand.
   1. Fishermen are provided assistance for the repair or replacement of damaged boats and for damaged or lost nets caused by natural disasters.
Maitri Prashikshan Karyakram - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Maitri Prashikshan Karyakram” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board (ULDB) under the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance livestock productivity and improve  artificial insemination services across the state through the training and capacity building of local youth.

Benefits:
In Hilly Districts: 
₹100/- per artificial insemination, with a minimum target of 25 to 30 inseminations.
In Plain Districts: 
₹100/- per artificial insemination, with a minimum target of 50 to 60 inseminations.


Eligibility Criteria:
It is mandatory for registered Artificial Insemination workers to record all AI-related data on the Bharat Pashudhan App.

   1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
   1. The applicant must possess a minimum educational qualification of High School.
   1. The applicant must obtain a recommendation in the prescribed format from both the Local Veterinary Officer and the Chief Veterinary Officer.
Amit Gautam Memorial Scholarship (B.Tech in Electronics Engineering – 4th Year)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Amit Gautam Memorial Scholarship (B.Tech in Electronics Engineering - 4th Year)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support meritorious students pursuing a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering who are in their 4th year of study by providing a one-year scholarship.

Benefits:
The eligible student will receive ₹7,000/- per year as a scholarship.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the 4th year of the B.Tech (Electronics Engineering) course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The scholarship is awarded for a duration of one year only.
Hands-on Training and Exposure Visits under Experiential Learning
Category: Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Hands-on Training and Exposure Visits under Experiential Learning” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to enhance scientific understanding and practical skills among researchers, professors, and students by providing one-week residential hands-on training and exposure visits in collaboration with reputed institutions.

Benefits:
Free residential one-week hands-on training (certificate programme) sessions are being organized on various subjects to provide practical knowledge to the researchers, professors, and students of the state in collaboration with various institutions, in which UG/PG students, researchers, and teachers from higher education institutions across all districts of the state are participating. Meals are also provided free of cost during this residential training.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Graduates/postgraduate students, researchers, and professors from all educational institutions (both government and private) across Uttarakhand are eligible to participate.
One-day Seminar on Vedic Mathematics
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “One-day Seminar on Vedic Mathematics” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a common platform for officers, teachers, and students from universities, colleges, schools, and other departments to actively participate and gain knowledge about the simplified curriculum of Vedic Mathematics and its easy-to-apply methods.

Benefits:
Participants of the seminar will gain knowledge about the simplified course of Vedic Mathematics and learn its easy and practical methods.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Officers, teachers, and students from universities, colleges, schools, and other departments are eligible to participate in the seminar.
Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid)
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid)" was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide comprehensive educational support to Scheduled Tribe students who cannot afford education due to weak economic conditions, addressing the issue of children being forced into traditional occupations or other jobs to support their families instead of attending school. The scheme provides residential schooling facilities with complete boarding and lodging arrangements, where tribal students receive free education, hostel facilities, books, food, and items of daily necessity through 100% grant-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organizations operating these schools across standards 1st to 12th.

Benefits:
Financial Grant to Ashramshalas
A grant of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to the Ashramshala for every enrolled child to cover all expenses related to education, boarding, and lodging.
*The grant is provided on a monthly basis to the Ashramshalas for continuous support of enrolled students.
Benefits Provided to Students
Free education without any tuition fees.
Free hostel facilities and accommodation.
Free books and educational materials.
Free food and meals.
Items of daily necessity free of cost.
*All benefits (education, boarding, lodging, food, books, and daily necessities) are provided continuously throughout the academic year.
Conditions
The Ashramshala must maintain the minimum enrollment requirements as specified in the eligibility criteria.
The Ashramshala must continue to provide all stipulated facilities (education, boarding, lodging, food, books, and daily necessities) to the enrolled students.
The Ashramshala must comply with all regulations and guidelines set by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat.


Eligibility Criteria:
##### ***For Ashramshalas (Educational Institutions)***

- The Ashramshala must enrol a minimum of 15 boys and 15 girls for the first time on inception.
- The Ashramshala must enrol a minimum of 10 boys and 10 girls every year till 7th standard after the inception year.
- The Ashramshala must be operated by a Non-Governmental Organization working in tribal areas.
- The Ashramshala must be located within any district of Gujarat.
- The Ashramshala must provide education for standards 1st to 8th (Ashramshala), standards 9th to 10th (Uttar Buniyadi Ashramshala), or standards 11th to 12th (Uchchattar Uttar Buniyadi Ashramshala).

##### ***For Students (Beneficiaries)***

- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
- The applicant must be seeking admission to an Ashramshala for education from standard 1st to standard 12th.
Exhibition of Books on Tiatr, Its Song and Music
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Exhibition of Books on Tiatr, Its Song and Music" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to help Roman Script Konkani writers and publishers who face difficulties in marketing their books related to Tiatr, its song and music, while promoting Tiatr culture among enthusiasts. The scheme provides bulk purchase of books at 80% of the fixed rate and organizes book exhibitions to facilitate better market reach for publishers. The applicant must be a writer or publisher of books related to Tiatr, its song and music, and must submit 3 copies of their published book for evaluation. The scheme is implemented by Tiatr Academy Goa through its appointed Recommendation Committee. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Book Purchase:
 Tiatr Academy Goa will purchase books at 80% of the rate fixed as per Tiatr Academy Goa conditions.
Marketing Support:
 Books are sold through book exhibitions organized by Tiatr Academy Goa and participation in exhibitions by various Book Houses and Institutions.
Promotional Platform:
 Books receive exposure to Tiatr lovers and enthusiasts through organized exhibitions.

Conditions
*Tiatr Academy Goa reserves the right to sell books at discounted rates during exhibitions.
*Payment will be made only after Tiatr Academy Goa's final decision to purchase the books.
*Books will be purchased on 'First-come-First' serve basis.
*The final purchase decision remains at the discretion of Tiatr Academy Goa even after Committee recommendation.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a writer or publisher of books related to Tiatr, its song and music.
- The applicant should have published books in any script or language (not limited to Roman Konkani script).
Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories
Category: Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish STEM laboratories in schools across Uttarakhand to provide students of classes 6 to 12 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and strengthen their practical understanding of scientific concepts.

Benefits:
Under this, 41 STEM laboratories have been established across the state to strengthen practical science education for secondary and higher secondary level students and to provide hands-on learning activities for students of classes 6 to 12, enabling them to conduct science-related experiments in these labs.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Students must be studying in classes 6 to degree level in a school in Uttarakhand.
1. Students from schools with a STEM laboratory, as well as those from nearby schools, are eligible to use the STEM laboratories.
Scheme To Provide Grant To The Institution(s)/Individual(s) For Long Term Project In The Field Of Art And Culture
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Scheme To Provide Grant To The Institution(s)/Individual(s) For Long Term Project In The Field Of Art And Culture" was launched by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to give financial support to the institution(s)/individual(s) involved in long term projects in the field of Art and Culture. The scheme provides grants up to 80% of the total expenditure involved, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- per annum. It also aims to encourage young talents in the State to excel under guidance outside the State and provides financial support to students seeking basic or advanced education/training in Art and Culture by way of scholarships. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Art and Culture/Government. The applications for this scheme are accepted when the Sub-Committee is constituted and meets as and when required to consider applications.

Benefits:
Financial Grant:
 Eligible institutions or individuals shall be entitled for a grant to the extent of 80% of the total expenditure involved.
Maximum Ceiling:
 The maximum financial grant limit provided under this scheme is ₹5,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Lakhs) per annum.
Support for Talent and Education:
 The scheme encourages young talents in the State to excel their talent to reach the highest possible standard/merit under the guidance of a renowned teacher/artist outside the State.
Scholarships:
 Financial support is given to students seeking to get basic or advanced education/training in any field of Art and Culture by way of scholarships.
Disbursement Conditions:
 The actual financial grant received shall be decided by the Sub-Committee/Department of Art and Culture/Government. This decision is based on the nature and scope of the project, the reputation of the institution, and taking into consideration the overall impact on the society.
Fund Restriction:
 The Department/Government may restrict the number of institutions according to the availability of funds.
Disbursement:
 The amount is disbursed to the eligible institution(s)/individual(s) in the form of a cheque, after the Director of Art and Culture obtains Government approval based on the Sub-Committee's recommendations.


Eligibility Criteria:
##### ***For Institutions***

- The applicant must be registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860.
- The applicant must be registered under the Indian Trust Act.
- The applicant must be involved in a long term project in the field of Art and Culture.

##### ***For Individuals***

- The applicant must be from the Goan community.
- The applicant must be a resident of Goa for 15 years or more.
- The applicant must be involved in a long term project in the field of Art and Culture.
- The applicant must have contributed at least 15 years in the relevant field.
Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Empowering Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Communities Using Information And Communication Technology Tools" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, aims to provide Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste communities free of cost. The scheme provides various job oriented Information Technology training courses. The key features and provisions offered include providing basic computer skills to local youth, housewives, and other citizens, providing structural training programs depending on needs, and making at least one person in each family in the State Information Technology literate.

Benefits:
Free Information Technology Related Trainings:
 The scheme provides Information Technology related trainings to the Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste beneficiaries free of cost.
Training Content:
 The trainings cover basic computer skills, various job oriented Information Technology training courses, and structural training programmes depending on the needs of the community.
Implementing Agency Funding:
 M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG) is nominated as the implementing agency and receives a Grant-in-Aid under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) and the Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) on a yearly basis for providing these free trainings.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be of Goan Origin.
- The applicant must belong to the Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste Community.
- The applicant must apply for courses offered under the Information Technology Knowledge Centers and available at the Information Technology training centers empanelled by M/s Info Tech Corporation of Goa Limited (ITG).