pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme)
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Girl Education Promotion (Bicycle Scheme)&quot; is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote girls’ education in the state by providing financial assistance to Class 9 girl students for purchasing bicycles.

Benefits:
Each eligible girl student in class 9 receives ₹2,850/-.
The benefit includes a bicycle for plain areas and an FD (Fixed Deposit) worth ₹2,850/- for hilly areas.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a girl student studying in Class 9.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in a government or government-aided non-government secondary school under the Uttarakhand Board.
Adventure Training for Youth
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Adventure Training for Youth&quot; scheme was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and Prantiy Rakshak dal (PRD), Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to empower the youth of Uttarakhand by providing free adventure training programs that develop their skills and capabilities through various adventure activities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, free training is provided to the youth of the state in various adventure-based activities such as White Water River Rafting Guide Training, Disaster Management and Disaster Rescue Operations, First Aid, Burma Bridge, Trekking, etc.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a male or female. 
1. The applicant must be between 15 to 30 years of age as on 1st March, 2023.
1. The applicant must have passed at least class 8th.1. The applicant must be physically fit to undergo adventure training.
1. The applicant must not be suffering from Heart disease, Asthma, Epilepsy, or have rods implanted in arms or legs.
1. The applicant will be given preference if they belong to volunteer of PARD, member of NSS, NCC, member/official of Yuvak or Mahila Mangal Dal.
Cash Prize to Players and their Coaches for Winning Medals in National and International Competitions
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Cash Prize to Players and Their Coaches for Winning Medals in National and International Competitions” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize and honor players and their coaches from the state who have achieved remarkable success and won medals at the national and international level in the field of sports.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, athletes who achieve significant success at the national and international levels, along with their coaches, are awarded cash prizes. 
There is a provision to award prize money ranging from a minimum of ₹10,000/- to a maximum of ₹2 crore.


Detailed information about the awards is available on the department's website: 
https://sports.uk.gov.in
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Eligibility Criteria:
1. Players and their coaches from Uttarakhand who have achieved remarkable success at the national and international levels in the field of sports are eligible.
Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Incentive Scheme for Marrying a Disabled Young Man/Woman&quot; has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to individuals with 40% or more disability when they marry a non-disabled person, or when both partners have disabilities.

Benefits:
On marriage, the couple is given ₹25,000/- as incentive.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant couple should be residents of Uttarakhand or have been domiciled in the state for at least five years.
   1. The couple must be citizens of India.
   1. The couple should not be income tax payers.
   1. Neither partner should have a living spouse at the time of marriage.
   1. No member of the couple should have been convicted in any criminal case.
   1. The benefit is provided when a person with 40% or more disability marries a non-disabled person, or when both partners have disabilities.
   1. At the time of marriage, the groom should be between 21 and 45 years of age.
   1. At the time of marriage, the bride should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
   1. The marriage should be conducted in accordance with prevailing social customs and traditions or be legally registered.
Special Incentive Scheme for Women of Tharu, Boksa and Other Tribes (For Training and Marketing)
Category: Women and Child, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Special Incentive Scheme for Women of Tharu, Boksa and Other Tribes (For Training and Marketing)” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to empower tribal women artisans through specialized training and marketing opportunities and ensures the provision of financial assistance for travel, logistics, and stall rent for participating artisans.

Benefits:
Training Incentives:
Training is provided in various crafts based on market demand, along with popular crafts traditionally practiced by Tharu, Boxa, and other tribal women.
The duration of the training program is two months, with a maximum of 25 training days per month. Each participant undergoes 5 hours of training per day, making a total of 250 training hours for the entire program.
Marketing Promotions:
Artisans are given priority participation in traditional fairs, exhibitions, and district-level handloom exhibitions organized at the district level.
For marketing promotion, the Government of India and the State Government provide space for the display and sale of products created by artisans during various programs, exhibitions, and India International Trade Fairs organized from time to time within the state and across the country.
The minimum travel fare for women participating in these exhibitions/fairs, maximum freight of ₹1,000/- per artisan for transporting their products, and stall rent are all borne by the State Government.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Women artisans belonging to the Tharu, Boksa, and other tribes engaged in the craft sector in Uttarakhand will be eligible for training and marketing support.
Assistance to Handloom Artisans - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to Handloom Artisans” 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 disaster-affected handloom artisans for the repair or repurchase of damaged tools, equipment, raw materials, and finished products.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided to disaster-affected artisans:
For the repurchase of damaged tools and equipment: 
₹ 5,000/- per artisan for the repurchase of tools. 
For damage to raw materials or products under production or finished: 
₹ 5,000/- per artisan for raw materials.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a disaster-affected artisan.
Training Programme for Entrepreneurship Development in Biotechnology
Category: Skills & Employment, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Training Programme for Entrepreneurship Development in Biotechnology” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to train youth in biotechnology and develop entrepreneurial skills by providing technical knowledge, mentorship, and guidance to help them initiate biotech startups.

Benefits:
Under this training programme, training and technical information are provided to the youth of the state to promote entrepreneurship development and support them in establishing startups in the field of biotechnology, along with guidance as per their specific needs.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a student or researcher at the graduate, postgraduate, or Ph.D. level in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Biology, Environmental Biology, or related subjects.
Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers&quot; was introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote breed improvement and increase milk production by encouraging the use of sex-sorted semen for artificial insemination in cows and buffaloes.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a grant of ₹400 per dose is provided to cattle farmers for breed improvement through artificial insemination of cows and buffaloes using sex-sorted semen.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be engaged in the rearing of cows and/or buffaloes.
Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the residents of Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance and subsidies for establishing new enterprises or upgrading existing small-scale units.

Benefits:
The maximum project cost for manufacturing sector enterprises is ₹25 lakh, and for service and business sector enterprises, it is ₹10 lakh, which is financed through banks.
25% subsidy for Category-A districts (manufacturing sector – maximum ₹6.25 lakh; service sector – maximum ₹2.50 lakh)
20% subsidy for Category-B and B+ districts (manufacturing sector – maximum ₹5 lakh; service sector – maximum ₹2 lakh)
15% subsidy for Category-C and D districts (manufacturing sector – maximum ₹3.75 lakh; service sector – maximum ₹1.50 lakh)
Note:
 Classification of districts category wise is attached at 
Annexure-1
. (Page No. 157)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
   1. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
   1. Under the scheme, financing is available for industrial, service, and business sectors. It is also available for projects related to apple cultivation, orchids, animal husbandry, and agriculture activities.
   1. The applicant or entity must not be a defaulter of any bank, nationalized bank, financial institution, or cooperative bank/institution.
   1. The applicant must hold an account with the financing bank in the concerned area.
State Fisheries Input Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;State Fisheries Input Scheme&quot; was launched by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to aims to enhance the productivity and income of fish farmers by providing financial support in the form of subsidies on essential fishery inputs such as hand nets, hapa, nets, mini kits, etc.
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Benefits:
Fish farmers who are already engaged in fish farming are provided a 50% subsidy on the total cost of essential fishery inputs such as fish feed, medicines, etc.
A subsidy of 1 quintal of fish feed is provided for a 100 square meter pond, and 6 quintals of fish feed for ponds ranging from 500 to 2000 square meters.
A grant of 7 quintals of fish feed is provided for RAS/Biofloc systems.
A subsidy of 10 quintals of fish feed is provided for trout farming.
A 50% subsidy is provided on the total market rate cost of essential input materials for fisheries such as hand nets, hapas, nets, and minikits.
A 50% subsidy is admissible for one hand net/hapa/net and one minikit per fish farmer.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be currently engaged in fish farming.
1. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.
Science Communication and Popularization
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Science Communication and Popularization” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote scientific thinking and awareness among citizens by providing support and funding to educational institutions, R&amp;D organizations, and NGOs to organize science communication activities.

Benefits:
Popularization of Science is one of the key programs initiated by the Council to promote scientific temper among the citizens of Uttarakhand, particularly the youth. A number of activities are conducted under this program. 
The Council provides financial assistance for organizing various events such as seminars, workshops, and conferences. It also organizes popular lectures and celebrates National Science Day.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an educational, research, or development organization, or an NGO based in Uttarakhand.
Nishulk Swasthya Jaanch Yojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Nishulk Swasthya Jaanch Yojana” 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 ensure accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services for all citizens of Uttarakhand by providing free diagnostic tests across government healthcare facilities.

Benefits:
Free diagnostic tests are provided at district hospitals, sub-district hospitals, community health centres, urban primary health centres, and primary health centres. Under the scheme, a total of 266 tests are available completely free of charge.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary can avail free health check-ups after registering at any government hospital in the state.
Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &#39;Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations&#39; was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to meritorious students who have cleared the preliminary examination conducted by the State or Union Public Service Commission for Group &#39;A&#39; and &#39;B&#39; services, or the written examination for the Armed Forces (e.g., NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.).

Benefits:
A one-time grant of ₹50,000/- per candidate is provided to eligible candidate.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The 100 candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination of Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ conducted by the State Public Service Commission.
   1. The candidates must have passed the preliminary examination for Group &#39;A&#39; or &#39;B&#39;, or the written examination for the Armed Forces (such as NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
   1. The candidate must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The candidate must have passed Graduate/Postgraduate examinations, or the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the above services, from recognized educational institutions (regular/open) located in the State of Uttarakhand.
   1. The total annual family income of the candidate from all sources should not exceed ₹5 lakh.
   1. The candidate should not have availed the benefit of any other equivalent scheme of the State or Central Government.
   1. A candidate who is engaged in any job/business/profession, or whose spouse is engaged in any job/business/profession, will not be eligible for the benefit.
Priyank Pathak Scholarship for B.Sc. Agriculture (4th Year) Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Priyank Pathak Scholarship for B.Sc. Agriculture (4th Year) Students” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing a B.Sc. in Agriculture who are in their fourth year of study, by awarding them a monthly scholarship for one year.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship:
 ₹800/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the 4th year of the B.Sc. Agriculture program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The scholarship is awarded for a duration of one year only.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Sahkarita Kisan Kalyan Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Sahkarita Kisan Kalyan Yojana” was introduced by the Cooperative Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide interest-free loans to farmers and self-help groups for agricultural and non-agricultural activities to promote self-employment and strengthen the rural economy.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, an interest-free loan of up to ₹1.00 lakh is provided for agricultural activities, up to ₹3.00 lakh for non-agricultural activities (such as animal husbandry, dairy, poultry, fisheries, cultivation of herbs, aromatic plants, spices, mushrooms, floriculture, horticulture, agricultural processing, farm mechanization, organic farming, off-season vegetable cultivation, poly-house farming, etc.), and up to ₹5.00 lakh for self-help groups (SHGs).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a general, small, or marginal farmer, or a farmer living below the poverty line, including their family members or a self-help group (SHG) from Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a member of the cooperative society in their respective area or hold a savings account in the District Cooperative Bank.
   1. Only one member from a family will be eligible to receive benefits under the scheme.
   1. The benefits of the scheme will not be extended to defaulting cooperative members.
   1. Currently, there is no income limit prescribed for farmers to avail of the scheme’s benefits.

***(Note: A small farmer is one who owns up to 5 acres of unirrigated land or up to 2.5 acres of irrigated land. A marginal farmer is one who owns up to 2.5 acres of unirrigated land or up to 1.25 acres of irrigated land.)***
Aromatic Awareness Programme - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Aromatic Awareness Programme” is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to raise awareness about aromatic plants and their benefits, and to provide guidance on cultivation practices suitable to different agricultural climates.

Benefits:
To spread information about aromatic plants and the benefits of their cultivation to the general public.
To provide information about crops according to the agricultural climate.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any interested individual who is a resident of Uttarakhand can avail the benefits of the programme.
Very Dense Apple Plantation Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Very Dense Apple Plantation Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote intensive apple cultivation among farmers by establishing modern orchards with high-yielding varieties and providing financial assistance through a 60% subsidy on saplings, thereby enhancing productivity and increasing farmers’ income.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with a 60% subsidy for establishing orchards of the latest apple varieties. The subsidy is structured as follows: 900 saplings per acre (₹12.36 lakh) for M-9, 540 saplings per acre (₹7.86 lakh) for MM-111, and 440 saplings per acre (₹3.34 lakh) for seedlings.
The subsidy will be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the number of very dense apple orchards and saplings actually established by the applicant.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. For setting up very dense/seedling apple plantations, the minimum area of 2 Nali (0.04 ha) and the maximum area of 100 Nali (2 ha) will be eligible per beneficiary or group.
Establishment of Vermicompost Units
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Establishment of Vermicompost Units” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming by providing financial assistance for setting up vermicompost units to farmers and women self-help groups.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a subsidy of 75% of the cost, up to ₹33,300/- per unit, is provided for setting up vermicompost units (including pit construction and provision of earthworms).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.
1. The applicant must have either their own land or land on lease.
1. All women members of self-help groups are also eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
Refinance Scheme for Technology Development and Modernization
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Refinance Scheme for Technology Development and Modernization" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Co-operative Societies, Private and Public Limited Companies for meeting the expenditure on purchase of capital equipment, acquisition of technical know-how, and the upgradation of process technology and products. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
The assistance under the scheme would be available for meeting the expenditure on the following: 
Purchase of capital equipment, need based civil works and acquisition of additional land.
Acquisition of technical know-how, design, drawing and fashion forecast where relevant to specific product group.
Upgradation of process technology and products with trust on quality improvement comparable with acceptable domestic international standards.
*The project outlay must not exceed ₹1,00,00,000/-.
*The preliminary and pre-operative expenses shall not be covered as a part of the cost of the project.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to the following - 

- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- Co-operative Societies
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Limited Companies
Scheme for Acquisition of Equipment and Others
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Scheme for Acquisition of Equipment & Others" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist organizations in the small-scale sector in acquiring essential infrastructure and technology upgrades. The scheme provides need-based financial assistance for in-house quality control facilities, DG sets, pollution control equipment, computers and related accessories, and equipment for indigenization or import substitution. The applications are accepted online.

Benefits:
Loan Quantum
For Manufacturing and Installation of Renewable Energy/Energy Saving Systems: ₹5,00,000/- per Product.
For In-House Quality Control Facilities: Need-based.
For DG Sets: Need-based.
For Pollution Control Equipment: Need-based.
For Computers and Related Accessories: Need-based.
For Indigenization/Import Substitution: Need-based.


Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be an organization in the small-scale sector.
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Maternal Nutrition
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Maternal Nutrition” scheme is a component under the &quot;Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)&quot; scheme, introduced by the Department of Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide supplementary Take Home Ration (THR) in the form of nutrient-rich food products to pregnant women and lactating mothers across the state. Additionally, essential services such as antenatal care (ANC) check-ups during Mamata Diwas, immunisation, and IFA and calcium supplementation are also provided. The scheme has been implemented for a five-year period, commencing from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.

Benefits:
Take Home Ration:
 Chikki/ladoo(s) and eggs are provided to pregnant women and lactating mothers under Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP). Additionally, the following nutrient-rich products would be provided under this scheme in addition to their existing entitlements.
Sl. No
Type of Take Home Ration
Monthly Quantity
1
Til Ladoo
500 gram (25 pieces of 20 gram each)
2
Paushtik Bhel
750 gram
3
Roasted Chana
1.5 kg
4
Dates
500 gram
Consumption of IFA, calcium and deworming tablets would also be monitored by the Anganwadi Workers (AWW) and ASHA. Nutrition and health counseling will also be effectively provided at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) and at the household level during home visits.
Daily Ration cost:
 ₹15.50/-  per beneficiary/day for 150 days during pregnancy and 150 days during lactation.
Date of delivery: 
All items to be delivered to the beneficiaries at the AWC on the 1st of every month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
   1. The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman or a lactating mother registered and residing within the service area of the concerned Anganwadi Centre (AWC).
Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The “Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana” has been launched in 2012–13 by the Government of Himachal Pradesh in honour of the late astronaut Kalpana Chawla. The scheme has been implemented by the Education Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The scheme has been introduced to provide financial assistance to girl students from economically weaker sections, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial burden. It has been made applicable to eligible girl students who are permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh and are studying in recognized institutions within the state, with the objective of helping them achieve their career goals and become self-reliant.

Benefits:
The scholarship provides ₹18,000 per annum, which will be directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a girl.
1. The applicant must be a regular student of 10+2, academic, professional or technical course in Science/Arts/Commerce stream.
1. The institution where the applicant is admitted must be a Government / Government Aided / Private School affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.
1. The scholarship is available for higher education courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
1. The scholarship will be given strictly on 10+2 merit declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Training Kit - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Training Kit” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to increase fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe (ST) fishermen by enhancing their skills and access to equipment. Under this scheme, training kits containing fishing and net-weaving equipment are provided to Scheduled Tribe trainees upon completion of training.
> **Objectives:**


- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits:
Scheduled Tribe trainees are given a training kit worth ₹2,500/- after completing three months of training.
The kit includes cast nets, gill nets with seekers and floats, nylon twine, cotton ropes, plastic ropes, and net-weaving equipment.
Training Kit:
 The kit is provided after the successful completion of a three-month training program.
Frequency of Disbursement: 
The benefits for this component can be reclaimed only once in a lifetime.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be Individuals/societies/self-help groups/associations/reservoir monopolies/private units, etc., involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
1. The applicant must be from the Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant must be above 18 years.
1. The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
Capital Investment Subsidy For Creation Of Infrastructure And Installation Of Permanent Facility/ Acquisition Of Equipment/Tents And Facilities To Establish Adventure Tourism, Water Tourism, Water Sports, Cruise/House Boat, Navigation Infrastructure, Amusement Park, Water Park, Sound And Light Show, Laser Show, Camping (Including Tents)
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Capital Investment Subsidy For Creation Of Infrastructure And Installation Of Permanent Facility/ Acquisition Of Equipment/Tents And Facilities To Establish Adventure Tourism, Water Tourism, Water Sports, Cruise/House Boat, Navigation Infrastructure, Amusement Park, Water Park, Sound And Light Show, Laser Show, Camping (Including Tents)" was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% on the fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹3,00,00,000/-, for projects involving the installation of permanent facilities such as platforms, jetties, equipment, parking sites, electricity facilities, and water supply. The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹5,00,000/- as approved by the department to be eligible for this scheme. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, and applications are accepted through the state's investment portal.

Benefits:
Capital Subsidy:
 The beneficiary is entitled to a subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment.
Maximum Ceiling:
 The maximum subsidy amount provided is ₹3,00,00,000/-.
Qualifying Expenditure:
 The subsidy covers the installation of permanent facilities/infrastructure, which includes creating/installing platforms, jetties, equipment, parking sites, electricity facilities, water supply, and public amenities.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a private investor or entity establishing a tourism project.
- The applicant must establish a project in the categories of Adventure Tourism, Water Tourism, Water Sports, Cruise/House boat, Navigation infrastructure, Amusement Park, Water Park, Sound and Light show, Laser show, or Camping (including tents).
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹5,00,000/- as approved by the department.
- The applicant must ensure the project is established and operationalized during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy 2025.
- The applicant must submit the application for the capital subsidy within one year from the date of commencement of operation.
Scheme for Construction of Marriage Hall/ Community Hall/ Convention Centre/ Commercial Godown
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Scheme for Construction of Marriage Hall/ Community Hall/ Convention Centre/ Commercial Godown" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist Proprietary, Partnership and Limited Companies for the Construction of building, interior design/decoration and acquisition of capital goods/requirement etc. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Loan Limit:
 ₹ 2,50,00,000/-.
Repayment:
 8 years excluding moratorium period of 2 years.
Collateral security to an extent of 100% of loan amount including the value of commercial complex site.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to Proprietary, Partnership and Limited Companies.
Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Pre &amp; Post Matric Scholarship&quot; is a component of the “Sweekruti” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The objective of the component is to provide financial assistance to Transgender students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are available to transgender students of Odisha for studies in India only and are awarded where the applicant is studying.

Benefits:

Category
Rate/ Per Month
Pre-Matric (From Std. V to X) 
₹1,000/-
Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII)
₹1,500/-
General Graduate/ Post Graduate Courses
₹2,000/-
Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates
₹2,500/-
Open University/ Non-formal Courses
₹3,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant must be a transgender person.
  - The applicant must be a regular student at a recognized educational institution.
  - The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,40,000/- per annum.
  - The applicant must not be receiving financial assistance from any other State or Central Government scheme.
Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities / Accident
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The “Financial Assistance to Fishermen Affected by Natural Calamities/Accidents” scheme has been implemented by the Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu. The scheme aims to provide financial support to fishermen and their families in cases of death due to natural calamities or accidents, or in situations where fishermen are held captive by Pakistani authorities. The assistance is provided either as a one-time financial support or as a daily allowance, depending on the circumstances faced by the fisherman.

Benefits:
One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided in case of the death of a fisherman due to natural calamities or accidents.
Financial assistance of ₹100/- per day is provided to fishermen held captive by the Pakistani Authority. The assistance is payable till the release of the fisherman (fishermen detained more than once are not eligible).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu.
   1. The applicant must be a family member or dependent of the deceased or detained fisherman.
   1. The fisherman detained more than once is not eligible for assistance under the scheme.
Assistance to the Fishermen for Purchase of Fisheries Requisites
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to the Fishermen for Purchase of Fisheries Requisites” has been implemented by the Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu. The scheme aims to provide one-time financial assistance in the form of a subsidy for the purchase of essential fisheries-related equipment, including support for the installation of IBM engines, procurement of electrical or solar equipment, and the purchase of insulated ice boxes for fish storage.

Benefits:
Installation of Inboard Motor (IBM) Engine through Bank Loan
For engine cost up to ₹1,00,000/-: 20% subsidy, a maximum of ₹20,000/-.
For engine cost up to ₹3,00,000/-: 15% subsidy, a maximum of ₹45,000/-.
The subsidy is applicable only when the IBM engine is installed through a bank loan.
Electrical or Solar Equipment
For equipment cost up to ₹40,000/-: 50% subsidy, a maximum of ₹20,000/-.
Insulated Ice Boxes for Fish Storage
For fisherwomen: 75% subsidy, a maximum of ₹6,000/-.
For boat owners: 50% subsidy, a maximum of ₹15,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu.
   1. The applicant must be a fisherman.
Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana&quot; has been implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Odisha. In this scheme, ₹30,000/- per student is transferred directly to the bank accounts of 15,000 meritorious +2 students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the purchase of a laptop. The allocation earmarked to SC &amp; ST students in a particular stream is bifurcated between SC and ST as per the ratio 16.25:22.5, which is also the reservation ratio in employment in the State. The scheme is applicable to students from the CHSE Board and Upshastri Students passing from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri.

Benefits:
An amount of ₹30,000/- per student is transferred directly to the bank accounts of 15,000 meritorious +2 students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the purchase of laptop.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident/domiciliary of the state of Odisha.
1. The application must be a +2 Passout from the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha.
1. The students clearing the Upshastri Exam from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, are also eligible.
Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Pre & Post-Matric Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Pre &amp; Post-Matric Scholarship&quot; is a component of the “Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the Cured Leprosy children and children of Cured Leprosy Persons studying at pre- and post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are for studies in India only and are awarded where the applicant is studying.

Benefits:

Category
Rate/ Per Month
Pre-Matric (From Std. V to X)
₹800/-
Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII)
₹1,000/-
General Graduate/Post-Graduate Courses
₹1,500/-
Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates
₹2,000/-

Note:
 The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 10 months in an academic year.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant is a bonafide resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant is either a child cured of leprosy or a child of a cured leprosy person.
  - The applicant is a regular student of recognized educational institutions.
  - The applicant shall have a family income of not more than Rs. 2,40,000/- per annum.
  - The applicant is not in receipt of any financial assistance from the State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme.
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhatravriti Yojna to Other Backward Classes Students” was started by the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh. Under the scheme, the Scholarship is given to the top 1000 meritorious students of Other Backward Classes (OBC) declared as such in the result of the Matric Examination conducted by the H.P. Board of School Education, Dharamshala, strictly on a merit basis to students studying in a recognized (including Professional/Technical) institution within or outside the State. The renewal in the 10+2 Class/2nd Year of course will be subject to satisfactory performance in internal examinations of the 10+1 Class/1st Year Course.

Benefits:
Under this scholarship scheme, an amount of ₹18,000/- will be given to each eligible student per year for two successive years after matric.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
   1. The student should belong to the Other Backward Classes Category declared as such by the Himachal Government.
   1. The scholarship will be given in case the eligible students take admission to any professional/technical course after matric, in a recognized Institution within or outside the state.

**Note 01:** The scholarship is limited for a maximum of two successive years after matric.
**Note 02:** The renewal in 2nd year of the course will be subject to satisfactory performance in 1st year of the course.
Award For Meritorious Students Of Meghalaya In The HSSLC Examination (Science Stream)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The Award for Meritorious Students of Meghalaya (HSSLC Science Stream) is an initiative by the State Education Department designed to honour tribal students who achieve top rankings in their districts. The scheme is dedicated to fostering a scientific temper and a competitive spirit, while simultaneously encouraging a passion for Mathematics and Science from an early age. By highlighting the practical importance of these subjects in everyday life, the government aims to inspire the next generation of local innovators.
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**Methodology**:

   1. The award will be based on the merit of students in the current HSSLC Examination (Science Stream) mainly from schools/colleges of the different districts of the state.
   1. It is a one-time award meant only for tribal students of Meghalaya i.e., who possess the Schedule tribe certificate of Meghalaya.
   1. The number of awardees will be selected district – wise i.e., 20 (twenty) awardees from East Khasi Hills district and 6 (six) awardees each from the remaining 10 (ten) districts.
   1. The list of awardees will be furnished by the Controller of Examinations MBOSE Tura after the declaration of the current HSSLC Examination (Science).
   1. DERT will inform the concerned Principal of the school/colleges to intimate the concerned students for submission of necessary documents to DERT, Shillong.
   1. The screening of all necessary documents will be done immediately by DERT, Shillong.
   1. The final Selection of awardees will be done by DERT after screening the documents of the students.
   1. In case there are no awardees entitled to the award in any district, the award will be diverted to the students who are top among the students on the waiting list.
   1. After verification of the required documents of all awardees, the award amounting to ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) only per awardee will be transferred through NEFT to the account of the awardees and the certificate will be sent by post to the awardee’s residential address

Benefits:
The award of ₹10,000/- per awardee  along with a certificate.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a tribal student belonging to the Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, Koch, or Hajong tribes of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should have passed the current HSSLC Examination from the Science stream.
1. The applicant should have secured 60% or above aggregate marks in the examination.
Educational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. In order to strengthen the victim support services in the State, the Government of Kerala has launched this scheme which provides educational assistance for children of survivors (victims) of crime. The dependents of survivors (victims) including children find it difficult to continue their studies due to financial constraints since the family has to meet the treatment expenses.
    Survivors (Victims) of crime are defined as those who suffer out of a crime and for no fault of their own. Being a survivor (victim) of a crime can be a shocking and harrowing experience. The trauma of victimization can have a devastating impact on crime survivors (victims) and their loved ones; especially children. The survivors (victims) and their families go through tremendous stress and suffer financially, socially, and psychologically.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the following financial assistance will be given to the eligible applicant:
Sl. No.
Classes/Courses
Amount of Assistance
1
Children studying in classes 1 to 5
₹3000/- per year
2
Children studying in classes 6 to 10
₹5000/- per year
3
Higher Secondary
₹7500/- per year
4
Graduate students
₹10,000/- per year
5
PG/M.Phil course students
₹15,000/- per year
Note: 
The amount will be transferred to the joint account of the child and the current parent.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The combined annual income of the families should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
   1. The children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards.

**Note:** If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.