pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Details:
The scheme "Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme" has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It has two components, namely Greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters. The scheme aims to create basic infrastructure along with common facilities and amenities to enable domestic and global electronics manufacturing units to establish their operations within such clusters, and to develop a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the country. The establishment of these EMCs is expected to attract significant investment from electronics manufacturing units, generate large-scale employment opportunities, and contribute to government tax revenues, thereby supporting overall economic growth.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
For Greenfield EMCs:
Financial assistance up to 50% of the project cost.
Ceiling of ₹50,00,00,000/- for every 100 acres (pro-rata for larger areas).
Government grant in:
Processing area: up to 50% of the project cost.
Non-processing area: up to 20% of project cost.
Infrastructure Support:
Basic infrastructure (boundary wall, internal roads, drainage, lighting).
Essential services (water treatment, electricity, waste management, warehousing).
Support services (R&D centres, training facilities, IT infrastructure).
Administrative Support:
Administrative expenses up to 3% of assistance (only for SPV).
Mode of Disbursement:
Grant-in-aid is released in installments through escrow account.
Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent installments based on utilisation and contribution.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a legal entity such as an individual, company, society, industry association, financial institution, research and development (R&D) institution, or government agency.
1. The applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation.
1. The applicant should submit a preliminary application along with a feasibility study and project details.
1. The applicant should ensure that the committed investment is at least 4 times the assistance sought.
1. The applicant should ensure that at least 75% of the investment is in electronics manufacturing units.
1. The applicant should develop a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC).
1. The applicant should procure land for the project.
1. The applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
1. The applicant should submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Strengthening of Central and State Regulatory Frameworks Including Technical Human Resource and Capacity Building Programs for Ayush Drugs
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Ayush

Details:
The scheme-component &quot;Strengthening of Central and State Regulatory Frameworks Including Technical Human Resource and Capacity Building Programs for Ayush Drugs&quot; under the &quot;Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana&quot; implemented by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, focuses on improving regulatory oversight of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&amp;H) drugs. 
At the Central level, the scheme supports the Ayush vertical under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for professional services, training programs, documentation, dissemination of quality control materials, and upgradation of drug regulatory portals and websites.
At the State/UT level, the scheme strengthens Ayush Drug Control systems by supporting regulatory and quality control activities, training of technical staff, testing of statutory and survey samples, portal maintenance, and awareness programs.

Benefits:
For Ayush vertical in CDSCO:
Training Support: 
Training programs for capacity building are supported with a financial cap of ₹5,00,000/- per program.
Training Support Limit: 
A maximum of three training programs can be supported under this component.
For State Ayush Directorate / State Drug Controller of Ayush drugs:
Support for Regulatory and Quality Control Activities:
 Financial assistance up to ₹15,00,000/- per year per State/UT for regulatory and quality control activities.
Reimbursable Expenditure Includes:
Maintenance and development of online regulatory portals of Ayush Drug Controller/Licensing Authority,
Collection and testing of statutory and survey drug samples,
Training of technical staff at PCIM&H / NABL as per approved norms,
Awareness and IEC activities related to Ayush drug regulation.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Ayush vertical in CDSCO:**


- The Ayush vertical under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is eligible for financial assistance under this component.

> **For State Ayush Directorate / State Drug Controller of Ayush drugs:**


- State Ayush Directorate / State Drug Controller of Ayush drugs are eligible.
- The state should have a functional Drug Testing Laboratory and a separate functional Enforcement Mechanism for ASU&H drugs.

> **Note:** Preference is given to States/UTs maintaining a database of manufacturing units and products, implementing dossier-based licensing, and conducting regular inspections as per the [Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940](https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/15278/1/drug_cosmeticsa1940-23.pdf) and Rules, 1945.
Assistance for Digitization of Business Processes and Adoption of eCommerce
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance for Digitization of Business Processes and Adoption of eCommerce&quot; was introduced under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan, aims to promote digital transformation and enhance the eCommerce capabilities of MSMEs in the state. This scheme will remain in force until 31st March 2029.
***Objective***
MSMEs are provided financial assistance for adopting software, equipment for digitization, and for registering on eCommerce platforms. 
***Scheme Implementation***
This scheme component will be implemented through the concerned DICC under the aegis of Department of Industries &amp; Commerce. Office of the Commissioner, Industries &amp; Commerce will be the nodal agency for the implementation and supervision of the scheme at the state level.

Benefits:
Financial Reimbursement for Digitization Equipment:
MSMEs are eligible for a one-time reimbursement of 75% of the cost incurred for purchasing software or equipment used in digitization of business process (such as POS systems, barcode scanners machine, inventory management software, etc.).
Maximum Limit: ₹50,000/- per MSME.
Financial Reimbursement for eCommerce Platform Fee:
Reimbursement of 75% of the total fee (excluding shipping fees) charged by eCommerce platform.
Maximum Limit: ₹50,000/- per MSME.
Note:
 Assistance would only be eligible for one eCommerce platform per MSME.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The enterprise should be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME) in production.
   1. The enterprise should be located in Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should possess a valid Udyam Registration Certificate at the time of application.
   1. The applicant should have incurred expenses on digitization (software/equipment) after notification of Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024.
   1. The applicant should have registered on an eCommerce platform after the notification of Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024.
   1. MSME enterprise will only be eligible for benefits once for each component.
Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Eco-certification of Coffee
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The scheme &quot;Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Eco-certification of Coffee&quot; is a Sub-Component of the Scheme &quot;Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders&quot; by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The objective of this scheme is to encourage coffee growers to access high-value specialty markets through production of eco-certified coffees so as to realize higher returns by adhering to a set of standards which help in communication of quality, traceability, social, environmental and financial conditions surrounding the production of coffee.

Benefits:
Extent of Support/ Subsidy
Certification Support: 
50% of the certification cost, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 (Rupees 50,000) per individual grower/grower groups. In the case of Organic certification, spread over a period of 3 years or the conversion period, whichever is less; in the case of other certificates, one year, during the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) period.
Additional Support for SC/ST Community: 
Individual coffee growers belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) community with a coffee holding size of up to 4.00 hectares are eligible for an additional 10% of the certification cost, subject to a maximum of ₹55,000 (Rupees 55,000) per grower during the MIDH period.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The individual grower should own up to 10 hectares of coffee holding.
1. The group of small growers such as SHGs or collectives should obtain certification for sustainability and quality standards.
1. The grower should not have availed subsidy for the same activity during the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture period unless new beneficiaries are covered.
1. The grower or group should obtain certification under recognized programs such as Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Certified, or Bird Friendly/Shade Grown coffee standards.
1. The grower claiming support for organic certification should be certified under the National Programme for Organic Production standards.
1. The grower or group should obtain certification only from agencies accredited by the respective certification programs.
1. The non-tribal grower in non-traditional areas should have a coffee holding of up to 10 hectares.
Saraswati Vidya Yojana: Free Distribution of Bicycles - DNH&DD
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
“Free Distribution of Bicycles&#39;&#39; under the “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”has been implemented by the Directorate of Education, U.T. Administration Of DNH &amp; DD. Under this scheme, bicycles are provided free of cost to all the girl students, studying in class VIII(8) each year in the Govt. schools of the U.T. Administration.
> **Objective of the &quot;Saraswati Vidya Yojana”:**

The UT Administration of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu has launched “Saraswati Vidya Yojana”  on 25th February, 2021, for the girl students of UT of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu. The scheme aims to encourage girl students to continue education keeping in view the aim of:- “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”.
> **Objective of the &quot;Free Distribution of Bicycles&quot; Sub-scheme:**

The objective of the scheme is to retain the girl students at Secondary &amp; Higher Secondary stage and thereby decreasing the Dropout of the girl students by providing Bicycles to the girl students of class VIII to commute to school.

Benefits:
Bicycles will be provided to all the girl students.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl.
   1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The applicant should be studying in class VIII(8) in Government School of the UT of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Rural Development

Details:
With the objective of providing rural connectivity, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (referred to as PMGSY-I hereinafter) on 25th December 2000 to provide all-weather access to eligible unconnected habitations with a population of up to 500(Census 2001) in plain area and 250 and above in Special category States(States of North East, Jammu, and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), Desert Area as identified by Desert Development Program and 88 selected Backward Districts as identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs/Planning Commission as a strategy for poverty alleviation. As of 8th December 2021, a total of 6,80,040 km of road length has been constructed under various interventions of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The primary objective of PMGSY concerns building robust, all-weather roads in rural habitations and other core areas. Panchayati Rajs and elected local representatives decide which habitations to be selected. This scheme was centrally funded only up to 2015-16. Since then, the funds have been divided between the Centre and the State. For North Eastern and Himalayan States (Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh) 90% of a project is the Union Government funds, and 10% of this cost, is the State Government funds. For the Other States, the Union Government funds around 60% of a project while the remaining 40% is by State Government funds. Some prominent features of PMGSY are -
Proper decentralized planning for the building of roads.
Build roads according to the Indian Road Congress and Rural Roads Manual.
3-tier quality management system.
An unbroken flow of funds.

Benefits:
The benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) are -
1.  All-weather connection to the hamlets that are least or not connected.
2.  Overall Development of the country allows for easy movement of goods and vehicles.
3.  There are better employment opportunities for those from villages thanks to road connections.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.  A region must be a habitation. It cannot be a hamlet or revenue village to be eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). 2.  The Central Government describes habitation as a population cluster residing within an area that remains constant over time. Some of the local words used to describe a habitation are:
Majras, Desam, Hamlets, Tolas, Dhanis 3.  The hamlet must have a higher population as per the 2001 Census to be eligible for road connection. The eligible habitations have a population of above 500 persons in plain areas and around 250 persons and above in hilly areas.
Scheme For Campus Accommodation & Facilities Enhancing Social Experience
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
&quot;Scheme for Campus Accommodation &amp; Facilities Enhancing Social Experience (CAFES)&quot; introduced by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Higher Education (DoHE), aims to support the construction or extension of hostels to ensure that students have a suitable living space that promotes academic growth and personal development. It caters to SC/ST, differently-abled, and NER students, enabling them to pursue education without the burden of domestic responsibilities. Financial aid is provided for constructing the hostel and related facilities like gyms, sports clubs, and libraries, aiming to create a holistic learning environment.

Benefits:
Limit of Funding from AICTE: 
₹ 3.25 crore
Construction of Hostel: 
₹ 3,00,00,000/-.
Establishment of Gym equipment: 
₹ 5,00,000/-.
Establishment of Indoor sports club: 
₹ 10,00,000/-.
Establishment of the library
 
for preparation of tests for competitive examination/higher education
: ₹ 10,00,000/-.
Disbursement of the Funds:
First Installment (50%):
 Disbursed in advance upon proposal sanction for hostel construction.
Second Installment (40%): 
Released after spot inspection and utilization of the first installment.
Third Installment (10%):
 Disbursed after submission of the completion certificate and all mandatory documents.
Additional Funds:
 For gym, sports club, and library after the second installment and competitive quotations.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Institutes must be AICTE-approved Government/Government-aided engineering colleges, university departments, or polytechnics.
  - The Institutes must have been in existence for at least five years.
  - The Institute must have more than:

**For CAFES SC/ST students:** At least 200 SC/ST students on roll.
**For CAFES NER:** At least 60 students from NER per year.
**For CAFES Differently Abled:** At least 150 differently-abled students on roll.
> **Terms and Conditions:**


  - Annual Progress Report should be submitted within 2 months of completion of the year.
  - After completion of the project, a Project Completion Report should be submitted.
  - Utilization Certificate and Statement of Accounts in prescribed proforma duly audited by the Finance Officer/Account Officer.
  - If the construction work is not initiated within six months then the amount is to be refunded to AICTE with accrued interest with justification for not being able to start.
  - Any change in the construction plan leading to a reduction in the facilities or area would not be allowed.
AICTE - Scheme For Promoting Interests, Creativity And Ethics Among Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The scheme "AICTE - Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among Students (SPICES)" is a scheme for the institutions by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). This scheme provides financial support to institutions for developing students' clubs for the well-rounded development of students by promoting their interests, creativity, and ethics. This club should serve as a model for other clubs in the institution and also those in other institutions. Objective
To energize and position students club/ Chapters/ Societies as facilitating entities for the pursuit of individual interests, creative work, showcasing talent, networking and teamwork opportunities, social experience; organization and management skills, exposure to professional ethics, etc.

Benefits:
Duration:
 One-Year
Limit of Funding:
 ₹ 1,00,000 only (one-time grant to one institute)
Disbursement of the Funds:
 ₹ 1,00,000 as advance

Programs/ Activities targeted in the Clubs:
 Evolution of Interests/Hobbies, Creativity/ Imagination/ Innovation, and Ethics/ Value through a range of student activities.

Eligibility Criteria:
(a) AICTE-approved institutes with a minimum of 5 years of existence.
(b) Only one proposal per institute for a club (with a minimum of student members 50) will be 
admissible. Institute may choose its best performing club for applying under the scheme for the grant.
(c) The institute must commit a contribution of a minimum ₹ 1,00,000 to the club. Contributions over 
and above ₹ 1,00,000 from institution to club will get weightage for consideration.
(d) Coordinator must be full-time regular faculty with at least 10-year experience in teaching/ 
industry.
(e) Institute should also identify a Co-coordinator who must be a faculty with at least 5 years of 
experience in teaching/industry.
(f) Experience and inclination of organizing events/ co-curriculum activities are desirable for the coordinator and co-coordinator. **Terms and Conditions**
(a) Students on a roll to the institute shall be members of the club.
(b) The grant can be utilized for activities mentioned at Point No. 8 and meeting the cost of registration and travel (up to 40% of the total grant) of students participating in outstation activities.
(c) Funds once released/sanctioned for supporting the particular students club cannot be utilized for any other program.
(d) Ex-students and ex-faculty members and other officials of the institute shall not be members of the club.
(e) The Clubs must be encouraged to reach out to alumni and industries for fund-raising in their 
events.
(f) The academic background of the coordinator must be in conformity with the theme of the club.
(g) Institute will be eligible to receive the grant under the SPICES scheme only once.
Startup Manipur
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Manipur

Details:
The Government of Manipur has initiated the 'Startup Manipur' program with the objective of promoting sustainable economic growth and generating significant employment opportunities in the state. Under the Manipur Startup Policy 2018, several incubation centers have been established by the state government to promote the growth of a minimum of 1,000 technology-based innovative startups throughout the state by August 14, 2022. The goal of the program is to empower the youth of Manipur to become job creators by fostering entrepreneurship and innovation culture and providing a supportive ecosystem to nurture and develop startups, making Manipur a leading startup destination in the North East. The government is working to enhance the enabling environment to meet the aspirations of young entrepreneurs and intends to collaborate with all stakeholders to establish a robust startup ecosystem through appropriate incubation and mentoring infrastructure, expedited statutory support, and a network of suitable funding mechanisms.

Benefits:
The state government aims to support and strengthen existing business incubators and accelerators to create a robust support system for startups.
The government intends to encourage and inspire the youth of Manipur to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career choice.
To strengthen the startup culture in the state, the government will foster greater social acceptance and recognition of promising startups.
The government is looking to encourage the establishment of new business incubators in the state through partnerships with the private sector.
The government will continuously provide enabling mechanisms to startups, including training and skill development, capacity building, networking opportunities, and access to support services and knowledge.
The government will implement a supportive regulatory framework that enables hassle-free and time-bound statutory clearances for startups.
The government will provide appropriate infrastructural support to enable startups to set up and grow rapidly.
The government will create a platform to access multiple avenues of financial support for startups in Manipur, such as grants, bank loans, and fiscal incentives.
Finally, the government aims to create an enabling environment and a supportive ecosystem to facilitate 1000 startups in the state within the next five years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The entity/startup must be promoted by individuals who have domicile in Manipur. If a group of individuals is promoting the entity/startup, at least one promoter should have domicile in Manipur.
1. The owner of the entity/startup must be above 18 years of age.
1. Completion of incubation will be a mandatory requirement from a date to be notified by the State government.
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on integrated, holistic and inclusive development of tribal communities. It aims at creation of quality social and civil infrastructure, and sustainable livelihood, employment &amp; entrepreneurship in tribal areas such that the income of every tribal family doubles. The approach is mission mode implementation of need-based outcome-oriented projects that improve the quality of life of tribal people and bring happiness and prosperity.
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**Ten Points-Focus areas of VKY**
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  - Employment opportunities
  - Emphasis on Quality Education &amp; Higher Education
  - Economic Development
  - Health
  - Housing
  - Safe drinking water
  - Irrigation
  - Universal Electrification
  - All-Weather Road Connectivity
  - Urban development

Benefits:
Double the income of all tribal families, with a special focus on the migrant families and the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Increas in animal husbandry and dairy based activities
Access to quality education for every eligible tribal child and increased emphasis on higher education.
Double the income of all tribal families including migrant tribal families and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Support the socio-economic development of all tribal families by providing access to necessary amenities for a healthy living.
Provide a house to each tribal family, including those from Particularly Venerable Tribal Groups,
provide access to safe drinking water to all tribal families
Assured income from agriculture to all tribal farmers 
Ensure universal electrification for all Scheduled Tribe households and villages for improved quality of life and economic development.
Promote wealth creation in tribal areas and improve the quality of life of all tribal families.
Develop tribal towns as growth engines to augment the income of tribal families.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Beneficiary must be from Tribal Category. 
1. Must belong to BPL group.
Boneej Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
**Objective** 
The &amp;quot;Boneej Scheme&amp;quot; is a flagship program of the Government of Assam in India, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and generating employment opportunities for the youth in the state. The scheme is focused on providing financial assistance and support to young entrepreneurs who are willing to start their own ventures.
Under the Boneej Scheme, the government provides financial assistance in the form of seed money to selected entrepreneurs. The scheme also offers various support services such as training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs develop their skills, build their businesses, and access markets.
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**Area of Implementation**
All districts excluding those within the jurisdiction Karbi- Anglong Autonomous District Council, NC Hills Autonomous District Council and Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts would be covered. 
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**District Target**

  - A district-wise target shall be fixed by the Commissionerate of Industries &amp; Commerce, Assam on the basis of rural population in the district and shall be communicated to the concern DICC.

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Benefits:
Benefits
It is proposed to provide Rs. 25,000 ( Rupees twenty-Five thousand ) as a grant to the industries located in Rural areas only where the annual turnover is less than Rs.5 lakh

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The industry should be located in rural areas of Assam.
1. This industry should be an existing one and have a continuous operation for a minimum of the last two years.
1. The unit should have its own workshed for production and process.
1. The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years and more than the maximum of 50 years.
1. There is no bar to educational qualification.
1. The unit should have avail term loan/working capital loan to the extent to a minimum of one lakh.
Chief Minister’s Paryatan Vikas Yojana
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Paryatan Vikas Yojna (CMPVY)” was launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to develop tourism facilities in the state to attract more tourism.
The scheme has three components –
a) Development support to Patisserie and Food courts,
b) Development support for Homestays,
c) Development of adventure sports by financial support in the procurement of equipment.
**Objective:**

  - To promote tourism in the State and thereby livelihood for the locals. 

**Important Features:**

  - Patisserie and food courts in popular tourist spots and important towns/ tourist places of Arunachal Pradesh
  - Value addition to Home Stay operators, which include renovation of 2 adequately sized well-furnished rooms with attached toilet with shower, geyser, and western toilet
  - Purchase of various types of adventure tourism equipment such as rafts, kayaks, Quad bikes, lobs, lip lines, Bungee jumps, etc.

Benefits:
Direct loan subsidy of ₹5.00 lakh is provided to open Patisserie.
Homestays and procure equipment for adventure tourism.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Any Arunachal Pradesh domicile can apply to avail of the benefit of this scheme.
2.	For Homestays: Beneficiaries should be registered with the Department of Tourism.
3.	Those Homestay operators trained with the Department of Tourism will be given priority.
4.	For Cab Service Operators and Patisseries, Food courts: Beneficiaries should be registered as tour operators with the Department of Tourism.
Crop Cluster Development Programme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The Crop Cluster Development Programme (CCDP) in Baagwani Villages is a comprehensive scheme focused on the development of backward and forward integration in horticulture farming. The program aims to enhance farmer socio-economic security, achieve nutritional security, establish transparent institutional delivery mechanisms, generate rural employment, increase horticultural crop area and productivity, and develop organized marketing of horticultural products. It addresses the challenges faced by small farmers in selling to modern markets, such as supermarkets and large retailers, by promoting the collectivization of produce through farmer groups and educating them about modern technologies.
 The CCDP emphasizes the need for a coordinated supply chain, including aggregation of produce, market linkages, access to quality inputs and agro-services, and post-harvest management infrastructure. By facilitating access to fair and remunerative markets and ensuring adherence to global standards, the program aims to achieve the goals of quality, quantity, and seamless delivery.

Benefits:
Improved access to inputs and services for farmers
Increased farmers' income and socio-economic security
Promotion of sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods
Enhancement of market linkages and organized marketing of horticultural products
Reduction of post-harvest losses
Creation of employment opportunities in rural areas
Increase in horticultural crop area, productivity, and production

Eligibility Criteria:
- Only Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) registered under the Companies Act in Haryana are eligible to submit project proposals and avail assistance under the scheme.
- FPOs must have a minimum of 150 shareholders with a financial strength of at least Rs. 10.00 lakh in their bank account.
- The FPOs should have an area of at least 500 acres under horticulture crops, although this requirement may be flexible based on the project's viability.
- FPOs must have a business plan with backward and forward linkages of their produce.
- Disputed FPOs or those not meeting the eligibility criteria mentioned above will not be considered eligible.
Financial Assistance To Pre-primary School In Remote Areas
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Pre-Primary School in Remote Areas" by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa provides financial assistance to set up pre-primary schools in the remote tribal areas which lack the facility of pre-primary education for the tribal population. Financial assistance in the form of rent amount payable for the premises, fixed remuneration to one Teacher, one helper, teaching aid/equipment, toys, and mid-meal will be provided under this scheme.

Benefits:
Rent
Up to ₹ 2,000/- per month recurring expenditure depending upon the quality of the facility.

Snacks
₹ 300/- per month per student as refreshment expenses

Teaching Aids/ Toys and Other Teaching Materials
Fixed Amount of ₹ 25,000/- for the first year. 
For the next four years, ₹ 15,000/- per annum for Toys and other teaching material.

Remuneration of Trained Teacher
Fixed Remuneration of ₹ 10,000/- per month for Trained Teacher (₹ 8,000/- per month if the Teacher is untrained).
Every year, an incremental rise of 10% to the remuneration of the trained Teacher, subject to satisfactory performance during the preceding year. 
One additional Teacher will be sanctioned in cases where the number of ST students exceeds 20 to form a separate class.

Remuneration of the Helper
The rate prescribed under the minimum wages Act and as revised by the Government under the Minimum Wages Act from time to time. 
One additional Helper will be sanctioned in cases where the number of ST students exceeds 20 to form a separate class.

Mode of Disbursal
The amount of benefit will be transferred electronically to the Bank Account of the beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. There should not be a pre-primary school already existing in the locality.
1. The school should have at least ten (10) Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in a class of twenty (20) students, to avail the benefit of one post of teacher and one post of Helper.
1. Educational Qualification/Training for the Trained Teacher will be as per the eligibility requirements fixed by the Education Department for Primary Teachers/Pre-Primary Teachers. 
1. In case no trained teacher is available in that particular locality, the Government may consider the appointment of an untrained teacher. The untrained teacher shall obtain the necessary qualification within a period of 3 years. > **Agencies/ Individuals**

1. Existing Primary Schools including Government Primary schools/ High Schools from the locality.
2. NGO with three years of experience in the line of managing pre-primary schools.
3. Trained teacher having experience in teaching pre-primary students.
Scheme For Welfare Of Children In Need Of Care And Protection
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Scheme for Welfare of Children in Need of Care and Protection" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Govt. of Goa. The objective of this scheme is to assist the Voluntary Organizations that cater to the needs of destitute and orphans up to the age of 18 years. To apply, the Voluntary Organizations should approach the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Panaji, Goa.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance (Grants)
₹ 400/- per child per month, if the children are housed on their own premises.
₹ 500/- per child per month, if the children are housed in rented premises.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For the Organization**


1. The applicant should be a Voluntary Organization.
1. The Organization should be Registered with the Government of Goa. > **For the Children**

The Child should qualify for ANY ONE of the following conditions - 

1. The Child should not have either parents or near relatives.
1. The Child should be from a single-parent family, deprived of adequate family care due to death, desertion, prolonged illness, or imprisonment of one of the parents.
1. The income of the family of the Child is less than ₹ 500/- per month.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
PKVY aims at supporting and promoting organic farming, in turn resulting in improvement of soil health. The scheme promotes Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) For India (PGS- India)2 form of organic certification that is built on mutual trust, locally relevant and mandates the involvement of producers and consumers in the process of certification. PGS – India operates outside the framework of “Third Party Certification. 
Funding pattern under the scheme is in the ratio of 60:40 by the Central and State Governments respectively. In case of Northeastern and Himalayan States, Central Assistance is provided in the ratio of 90:10 (Centre: State) and for Union Territories, the assistance is 100%. The Scheme proposes to cover additional  6,00,000 hectare area under organic farming till 2025-26.
he objective is to produce agricultural products free from chemicals and pesticides residues by adopting eco- friendly, low- cost technologies. Key Thrust areas of PKVY in promoting organic farming include the following: 
•	To promote natural resource based integrated and climate resilient sustainable farming systems that ensure maintenance and increase of soil fertility, natural resource conservation, on-farm nutrient recycling and minimizing dependence of farmers on external inputs
•	to reduce cost of agriculture to farmers through sustainable integrated organic farming systems thereby enhancing farmer’s net income per unit of land
•	To sustainably produce chemical free and nutritious food for human consumption 
•	To protect environment from hazardous inorganic chemicals by adoption of eco-friendly low-cost traditional techniques and farmer friendly technologies
•	To empower farmers through their own institutional development in the form of clusters and groups with capacity to manage production, processing value addition and certification management
•	To make farmers entrepreneurs through direct market linkages with local and national markets.
•	Utilize the services of experts from public agricultural research system in India

Benefits:
•	Promotion of organic farming, in turn resulting in improvement of soil health
•	Sustainable production of chemical free and nutritious agriculture produce
•	Direct linkages with local and national markets
•	To empower farmers through their own institutional development in the form of clusters and groups with capacity to manage production, processing value addition and certification management

Eligibility Criteria:
All farmers/institutions are eligible to apply. However, maximum land holding is 2 hectare
Scheme to Provide Grant to the Institutions for Long Term Project in the Field of Art and Culture (Sarjansheel Goa)
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Scheme to Provide Grant to the Institutions for Long Term Project in the Field of Art and Culture (Sarjansheel Goa)" implemented by the by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, provides financial support to the institutions/ individuals involved in long-term projects in the field of Art & Culture. > **Objectives**


1. To create and develop a cultural environment in the State of Goa. 
1. To provide financial support to the institutions/ individuals involved in long-term projects in the field of Art and culture. 
1. To preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Goa.

Benefits:
A grant to the extent of 80% of the total expenditure involved is subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹ 5,00,000 per annum. 

Number of Beneficiaries
The Department/Government may restrict the number of institutions/individuals according to the availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Institutions** 


1. Any institution registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860 or Indian Trust Act. 
1. The institution must be involved in long-term projects in the field of Art and Culture. > **For Individuals**


1. Any individual from the Goan community, who has been a resident of Goa for 15 years or more.
1. The individual must be involved in a long-term project in the field of Art and Culture and should have contributed at least 15 years in the relevant field.
Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs” was started under Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) to support women startups with a soft loan of an amount limited to ₹15 Lakhs as working capital for implementing works and projects received from the Govt. departments and the Public Sector Undertakings in Kerala. 
Women Entrepreneurs:

   1. Women entrepreneurs are defined as women or a group of women who initiate, organize, and operate a business enterprise.
   1. A women&#39;s enterprise should have at least 51% of shares with women founders in the case of service enterprises.
   1. In the case of women enterprises who have received equity funding, majority shares should be maintained with women founders/founders.

Benefits:
Soft Loan against Purchase order will be given to Women Entrepreneurs at the rate of 6% per annum on simple interest.
The amount of the loan is limited to 80% of the Purchase order and disbursement is as an advance against the milestone payment agreed by the client.
The repayment period of the loan is 1 year or completion of the project with full settlement whichever is earlier.
The maximum amount of loan outstanding will be ₹15 lakhs.
Note: 
The Startup shall ensure the proper delivery of the product service specified in the purchase order and the disbursement from the second installment will be based on the satisfactory completion of a milestone as certified by the client.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The Startup should be approved by DPIIT and have the Unique ID issued by the Kerala Startup Mission.
2.	The women co-founder should have a majority stake in the startup.
3.	The Startup should be registered in Kerala.
4.	The client shall be a Government Department or Public Sector Undertaking 
**Note 01:** The Startup will sign an agreement with the Kerala Startup Mission before availing the benefit.
**Note 02:** A personal guarantee needs to be executed by the Women&#39;s founder for availing the loan.
Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. Through this scheme, in case of land/ developed area purchased/ leased by Start-ups/ incubators/ accelerators, the stamp duty for land area lease/ sale transaction for start-ups/incubators/ accelerators will not exceed ₹ 100/-, and the excess amount paid to the authorities concerned will be reimbursed.

Benefits:
In case of land/ developed area purchased/ leased by Start-ups/ incubators/ accelerators, the stamp duty for land area lease/ sale transaction for start-ups/incubators/ accelerators will not exceed ₹ 100/-, and the excess amount paid to the authorities concerned will be reimbursed.
A start-up is eligible only once to avail the benefits of this scheme.
In the case of an incubator/accelerator, this amount shall be paid after a period of three years of successful operation. This can be relaxed in the case of a company that is in the business of making incubators.
Up to 100 start-ups can avail the benefits of this scheme per year.
NOTE: 
Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Start-up certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) and incubators/accelerators enlisted with the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
1. The applicant can apply for this scheme only once in their lifetime.
1. The bank accounts of the Directors of the company should be linked to Aadhaar.
1. Only expenditures incurred from one year before the notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally would be considered for reimbursement. In case digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the SPC as per its due diligence to admit the expenditure.
1. A start-up can avail of the benefits of this scheme only once.
Special Incentive Allowance Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Special Incentive Allowance Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. New and Existing Units would be provided with the allowance once at the end of every three year period. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
1. The Units would be provided with the following special incentive allowance once at the end of every three year period:
Smaller Business Units: ₹ 50,00,000
Other Business Units: ₹ 1,00,00,000
Mega Business Units: ₹ 2,00,00,000
NOTE 1: 
The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: 
Only expenditure incurred during the operation of the policy will be considered.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a New/Existing Unit.
2. The applicant should have their operations in Goa.
3. The applicant should be one of the following:

- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)

4. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
5. The number of employees would be calculated based number of employees on the rolls (for more than 12 months) during the year.
6. In case of expansion, new employees should be on the rolls for at least one year prior to the date of application.
7. The minimum criteria to be met by the units to avail this special incentive allowance is as follows:

- Criteria: Annual Growth;   Unit: >= 20% pa for a period of 3 years
- Criteria: Employee Head Count (Goans or Goan Graduates);   Unit: >= 75% of the total employees
- Criteria: Female Employees;   Unit: >= 60%
- Criteria: Employee Certification (Policy section 6.4.1);   Unit: 100% of the Goans
- Criteria: Quality Certification by the company (Policy section 6.2.10);   Unit: At least one during the Policy period

**NOTE:** Units will be subject to evaluation at the end of Fiscal Year to verify eligibility for continuing to receive subsidy under this scheme.