pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana- Professional/Technical Training
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana - Professional/Technical Training&quot; scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan, with the objective of providing vocational and technical skill development training to beneficiary boys and girls under the State Government’s Palanhar Scheme, to make them self-reliant. The scheme aims to make every possible effort to provide employment opportunities and a respectable livelihood to these beneficiaries after the completion of their training.
Under this scheme, vocational/technical training is provided to Palanhar beneficiary boys and girls through recognized training providers such as the Rajasthan Skill and Livelihood Development Corporation (RSLDC), Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL), Jan Shikshan Sansthan, or industrial training institutes recognized by the State or Central Government.
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Rajasthan, at the state level and by the Deputy Director/Assistant Director, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, at the district level.

Benefits:
Professional/Technical Training Benefits:
Vocational/technical training will be provided to Palanhar beneficiary boys/girls through recognized training providers by the Rajasthan Skill and Livelihood Development Corporation / Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL) / Jan Shikshan Sansthan / industrial training institutes recognized by the state government/central government.
The State Government will reimburse the prescribed fees and other expenses to the training provider institute for the related program. 
If the boy/girl wants to avail hostel or any other prescribed facility/fee (mess fee, stationery and dress fee) of the concerned institute, then that will also be reimbursed.
A maximum of 2 training programmes can be availed under this scheme, provided the beneficiary is below 21 years of age or till the completion of the respective course.
The boy / girl receiving training under the scheme will be given a training certificate by the concerned institute / training provider.
Note:
 Fees and other expenses will be provided directly to the concerned training institute after admission of the boy / girl in the respective programme.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a beneficiary under the Palanhar Scheme of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should have completed 15 years of age.
1. The applicant’s maximum age should not exceed 21 years, or till course completion (whichever is earlier).
Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana- Higher Education/Technical Education
Category: Skills & Employment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Mukhyamantri Hunar Vikas Yojana – Higher Education/Technical Education&quot; was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan, with the objective of providing technical or higher education to beneficiary boys and girls under the State Government’s Palanhar Scheme, to help them become self-reliant. The scheme aims to make every possible effort to ensure employment opportunities and a dignified livelihood for these beneficiaries upon completion of their higher or technical education.
Under this scheme, the State Government provides financial assistance to eligible boys and girls enrolled under the Palanhar Scheme to pursue higher or technical education, based on their qualifications and interest in employment-oriented courses.
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Rajasthan, at the state level and by the Deputy Director/Assistant Director, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, at the district level.

Benefits:
Higher Education /Technical Education Benefits:
Financial assistance for career-oriented higher or technical education (graduation/post-graduation courses). 
Mode of Disbursement:
Reimbursement of the actual course fee through bank account transfer.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a beneficiary under the Palanhar Scheme of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should have completed 15 years of age.
   1. The applicant’s maximum age should not exceed 21 years or till course completion (whichever is earlier).
   1. The applicant should be pursuing education from a university/college/technical educational institution recognized by the Government of India/State Government.
   1. Financial assistance is applicable for regular higher or technical education at the graduate or postgraduate level.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving any scholarships or grants for higher/technical education from the Central or State Government.
Mukhyamantri Asahaya Punarwas Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Mukhyamantri Asahaya Punarwas Yojana&quot; was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to provide financial aid and rehabilitation support to to destitute individuals who are completely dependent, orphaned, abandoned by their parents, or have no one to care for them. Under this scheme, men and women are provided one-time financial assistance and support for admission to day-care centers or old-age homes.

Benefits:
One-Time Financial Assistance:
Under this scheme, eligible women and men receive a one-time financial assistance of up to ₹2,000/-.
Admission to Day-Care Centers and Old-Age Homes:
Admission into day-care centers and old-age homes run by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department and funded by the state and central government.
Provision for Pension Approval:
If the destitute applicant qualifies for Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, or Disability Pension, then the pension will be sanctioned within one month of identification.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of the Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to one of the following categories:


- Destitute individual with no one to care for them.
- Individual abandoned by their parents.
- Orphaned, destitute or completely dependent individual.

**Note:** The applicant should not already be receiving benefits under pension schemes (for financial aid support).
Free Travel in Uttarakhand Transport Corporation Buses to Widowed Daughters-in-Law of Freedom Fighters
Category: Travel & Tourism, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Free Travel in Uttarakhand Transport Corporation Buses to Widowed Daughters-in-Law of Freedom Fighters&quot; scheme is implemented by the Police Department under the Department of Home, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free travel facilities in Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses to the widowed daughters-in-law of freedom fighters.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, widowed daughters-in-law of freedom fighters are entitled to free travel in Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) buses across the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a widowed daughter-in-law of a freedom fighter from Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must possess a valid identity card for the journey.
Incentive Scheme for Meritorious Students of Economically Backward Class of General Category
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Incentive Scheme for Meritorious Students of Economically Backward Class of General Category&quot; was launched by the Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹15,000/- along with a certificate of appreciation is awarded to the top 100 meritorious students of Class 10 and each stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) of Class 12, who are listed in the state-level merit list of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Bikaner.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
One-time financial assistance of ₹15,000/- is provided to economically backward students from the general category studying in government and private schools.
Certificate of Appreciation:
An official certificate is awarded along with the monetary benefit.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The applicant should belong to the economically backward class from the general category.
   1. The applicant should be studying in a government or private school.
   1. The applicant should have passed Class 10th, Praveshika, Class 12th (Science/Commerce/Arts), or Varishta Upadhyay examination conducted by Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer.   1. The applicant should have secured a minimum of 75% marks in the qualifying examination.
   1. The applicant’s parents’ combined annual income from all sources should be less than ₹2,50,000.
Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Hunar Yojana” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance employability and self-reliance among minority community individuals by offering free training in various traditional and modern trades.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, free training is provided along with an honorarium during the training period. The honorarium is paid as follows:
₹2,000/- for 100 hours of training,
₹2,500/- for 150 hours of training,
₹4,000/- for 250 hours of training,
₹4,500/- for 300 hours of training,
The training is conducted through implementing agencies, and the honorarium is disbursed based on attendance. A minimum of 90% attendance is mandatory.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a man or woman belonging to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
   1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 45 years.
   1. The applicant must have completed education either from a Government school or from a Madrasa.
   1. For traditional training courses such as sewing, embroidery, plumbing, electronics, knitting, etc., the applicant must be at least Class 5 pass or literate.
   1. For Information Technology courses (Computer Hardware, Software, Networking, Accounting, etc.), the applicant must have passed at least High School.
   1. The annual family income should not exceed ₹3,50,000/- in rural areas and ₹4,50,000/- in urban areas.
Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to reduce fodder wastage (25-30%) in dairy farming. By using a power-driven chaff cutter, farmers can efficiently chop green and dry fodder, ensuring better utilization and increased profitability.
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Benefits:

Name of Component	
Standard of Assistance	
Minimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming Benefits	
Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter scheme under General People, Schedule Caste People and Schedule Tribe People.	
Assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost or ₹18,000/- whichever is less is given to beneficiary.
5 Year	


Eligibility Criteria:
- The scheme is applicable to General, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals.


- The applicant must be engaged in dairy farming.
Merit cum Means Scholarship: Polytechnic Institutions
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
"Merit cum Means Scholarship: Polytechnic Institutions" is a scholarship scheme by the Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The scheme provides ₹600/- per month to eligible students for pursuing education from recognized Polytechnic Institutions in Chhattisgarh. To be eligible, the student must have passed the 10+2 examination or the 10th/12th examination from any recognised institution located in Chhattisgarh with a minimum of 45% marks. The total annual income of the student's father/guardian should not exceed ₹ 2,50,000/-.

Benefits:
Scholarship of ₹600/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a native resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be a Student.
- The applicant must be currently studying in a recognised Polytechnic Institution in Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must have passed the 10+2 examination or the 10th/12th examination from any recognised institution located in Chhattisgarh with a minimum of 45% marks.
- The total annual income of the student's father/guardian should not exceed ₹ 2,50,000/-. **OTHER CONDITIONS**

- Without special approval from the government, no student will receive more than one scholarship at the same time. However, if the institution where he is studying has given him any fee concession, then he will be entitled to continue receiving it.
- If any scholarship becomes vacant during its duration, then the approving authority can give such scholarships for its unexpired period to the next eligible and deserving candidate from the merit list.
- Only those students will be eligible to receive scholarships who have passed the qualifying examination from any testing body of Chhattisgarh. But children of such permanent government employees of Chhattisgarh can be exempted from this condition who are on deputation to the Government of India or any other state government.
- Such students will not be eligible to receive scholarships who are in full-time employment. In this regard, only one concession can be given that any such student who is regularly studying in a recognised institution and is receiving any scholarship can be allowed to do part-time work.
- In special cases not covered under the provisions of these rules, the government will provide special scholarships to eligible students at the rate prescribed for each course of study, based on poverty and merit. The total annual expenditure incurred in this regard will not exceed the budget limit.
Children's Drawing Painting Competition 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "Children's Drawing and Painting Competition", organised by the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Goa, aims to encourage creativity and artistic expression among Goan children and to develop a healthy competitive spirit at a young age. The competition is held annually at the Taluka level on Children's Day (14th November) or another suitable date at venues decided by Kala Academy. Winners from the Taluka level qualify for the State Level Competition. 
**Children are grouped into four categories:**
**Category A:** 1st to 4th Std (Primary)
**Category B:** 5th to 7th Std (Middle School)
**Category C:** 8th to 10th Std (High School)
**Category D:** 11th & 12th Std (Higher Secondary)

Benefits:
Prize Details – Taluka Level
Category A (Primary Level):
1st Prize: ₹750/-, 2nd Prize: ₹500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹350/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹200/- each
Category B (Middle School Level):
1st Prize: ₹1,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹750/-, 3rd Prize: ₹500/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹250/- each
Category C (High School Level):
1st Prize: ₹1,500/-, 2nd Prize: ₹1,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹750/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹350/- each
Category D (Higher Secondary Level):
1st Prize: ₹2,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹1,500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹1,000/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹500/- each

Prize Details – State Level
Category A (Primary Level):
1st Prize: ₹2,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹1,500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹1,000/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹300/- each
Category B (Middle School Level):
1st Prize: ₹3,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹2,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹1,000/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹500/- each
Category C (High School Level):
1st Prize: ₹4,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹750/- each
Category D (Higher Secondary Level):
1st Prize: ₹5,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹4,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 5 Consolation Prizes: ₹1,000/- each

Drawing paper (A4 size Cartridge paper) is provided at the venue.
Refreshments arranged by Kala Academy.
All other drawing materials are to be brought by participants.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The competition is open to children studying up to 12th standard.
- Participants must be residents of Goa.
Bicycle Distribution Scheme for Girl Students of Economically Weaker Section
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Bicycle Distribution Scheme&quot; was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, for girl students belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, free bicycles will be distributed to 5,800 girl students from the EWS category, who are studying in government schools from Class 6 to Class 8, to facilitate their commute between home and school.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, free bicycles will be distributed to girl students from the EWS category.
Number of beneficiaries:
Total: 5,800 beneficiaries
Number of Beneficiaries Class-wise:
Class 6
th
: 1,933
Class 7
th
: 1,933
Class 8
th
: 1,934

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
1. The applicant should be studying in Class 6, 7, or 8 in a government school in Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.
1. The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardian should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
1. The applicant should have secured at least 60% marks in the previous examination.

**Note:** Preference will be given based on merit (marks obtained).
Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of External Affairs

Details:
The &quot;Awarding Teleeducation Scholarships To Afghan Students&quot; scheme under e-VidyaBharati Network Project, launched by the Ministry of External Affairs in October 2019, aims to provide 1000 scholarships annually to Afghan students for pursuing various UGC-approved online Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs from Indian universities. It promotes India as a global hub for higher education and enables Afghan nationals to receive quality education in fields such as Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Arts, and more.
> **Tenure of scholarship:**

It should be the endeavor of each student to complete the UG, PG, programmes within prescribed time period of 3 years, 2 years, respectively. However, any relaxation will be strictly as per UGC guidelines.

Benefits:
The scholarship amount covers the entire degree programme fee including:
Tuition fees,
Admission fees,
Examination fees,
E-content charges,
Other charges like registration fee, re-examination, and award of degree, etc.
Note: 
The passed students are awarded Degree online and physical copies of degrees/certificates are also sent to Indian Mission in Kabul, and students need to collect from Indian Mission in Kabul.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a national of Afghanistan.
  - The applicant must possess a valid Afghan National ID or Passport.
  - The applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age as on July 1 of the academic year.
  - The applicant must meet the minimum academic qualifications required by the respective Indian university for the chosen program.
  - The applicant must ensure proficiency in English to understand and complete the program, as the medium of instruction is English.
  - The applicant must apply only for one program under the e-VB project.
  - The applicant must not be enrolled in any other ongoing program under the e-VB project.

> **Note:**


  - Applicants must check the eligibility criteria/pre-requisites for admission to a particular programme/course on the respective university portal and then apply.
  - Students who have already obtained a degree under e-VB project (at the time of announcement of the new academic session) and willing to avail scholarship under e-VB project for pursuing another degree, may also apply afresh through iLearn portal to process their application
Scheme to Encourage Farmers to Add Value to Crops
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme to Encourage Farmers to Add Value to Crops&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote value addition in agriculture by helping farmers invest in machinery and equipment. This initiative seeks to improve the profitability of farming by supporting post-harvest processing and mechanization.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 50% of the machinery cost or ₹10,00,000/-, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant must be involved in agriculture-related activities.
   1.  The applicant must intend to purchase machinery for value addition.
Pension Scheme to the Dependents (Husband/Wife) of Identified State Agitators, Other than those Who either went to Jail for 7 Days or were Injured During the Uttarakhand State Movement, after the Death of the Agitator
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Pension Scheme to the Dependents (Husband/Wife) of Identified State Agitators, Other than those Who either went to Jail for 7 Days or were Injured During the Uttarakhand State Movement&quot; scheme is implemented by the Police Department under the Department of Home, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to the dependents (husband/wife) of such identified state agitators who do not fall under the category of agitators jailed for 7 days or injured during the movement, and who were neither receiving agitator pension or any other government pension, nor employed in government service.

Benefits:
Pension Amount: 
₹4,500/- per month


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be the dependent (husband/wife) of a deceased identified state agitator.
   1. The deceased agitator must not fall under the category of those who went to jail for 7 days or were injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement.
   1. The deceased agitator must not have been receiving agitator pension or any other pension from a government source, nor employed in government service.
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage and motivate students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities who are studying in Sanskrit schools from Class 6 to Class 12 in Uttarakhand by providing financial scholarships to support their education.

Benefits:
Scholarship Amount:
 
Students from Class 6 to Class 12 will be provided ₹3,012/- per year, at the rate of ₹251/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student studying in Class 6 to Class 12 at Sanskrit schools in Uttarakhand.
   1. The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. A total of 200 students studying in Class 6 to Class 12 at Sanskrit schools in the state will be eligible for the scholarship.
   1. The student must possess a valid caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
Research Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Candidates
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Research Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Candidates&quot; was launched by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to support the Scheduled Tribe candidates from Scheduled Areas and the Saheria Project Area to register themselves as research scholars with all recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University located in any part of India for pursuing Ph.D. Programme. Under this scheme, monthly fellowships and contingency grants are provided to tribal research scholars enrolled in Ph.D. programmes at recognized universities across India. The scheme is implemented by the M.L. Verma Tribal Research &amp; Training Institute, Udaipur.
***Area's Cover:***
Banswara , Chittorgarh, Dungarpur , Pali, Sirohi, Udaipur, Baran, Rajsamand, Pratapgarh.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
The selected scholar shall be paid @ ₹15,000/- per month.
A contingency grant of ₹40,000/- shall be given to the candidate for meeting the recurring expenditure viz. books/ Journals/Traveling/Stationery etc.
Tenure:
The tenure of the scholarship shall be for a period of maximum five years from the date of sanction from the Tribal Research Institute or completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.
Extension of Fellowship Term & Final Payments:
The scholarship term shall not be extended under any circumstances. If, per chance, the candidate fails to complete his/her Ph.D work within the period of five years, the final installment of scholarship (equivalent to six month and last installment of contingency) shall be withheld until the Ph.D. is awarded to the candidate.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. The applicant should be a resident of Scheduled Area of Rajasthan or a resident of Shahbad and Kishanganj tehsils of Baran district (Saheria Project Area).
   1. The applicant should have completed Post-graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
   1. The applicant should be registered in a recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University in India for pursuing a Ph.D. programme.
Samuhik Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Samuhik Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana&quot; was launched by the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and support for the marriage of daughters of registered construction workers through organized group marriage events. The scheme is implemented by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
₹61,000/- will be provided as financial assistance to registered construction workers for the marriage of their daughters.
₹10,000/- per couple will be paid to the organizer to cover expenses incurred in organizing the mass marriage.
₹5,000/- will be provided to each bride and groom for purchasing their wedding attire.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a registered construction worker.
   1. In the case of a mass marriage, registration must be completed at least 15 days prior to the scheduled date of the marriage.
Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Boy Students
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The 'Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Boy Students' scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, provides financial assistance to deserving boy students from Scheduled Castes (SC). Eligibility is extended to those who have achieved 80% or higher marks in the HSSLC examination. The scheme's objective is to motivate and encourage SC boy students to pursue higher education, thereby fostering their academic parity with the broader population through a substantial incentive. Assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation. An incentive of ₹5,000/- will be disbursed to students as approved by the Selection Committee. **The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.**
***A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.***

Benefits:
A financial incentive of ₹5,000/- will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be currently enrolled as a student.
- The applicant must be male.
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 80% marks in the HSSLC examination held in 2025.
- The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.


_*In instances where multiple applicants achieve an identical percentage in the HSSLC examination, preference will be given to those with a higher percentage in the HSLC examination._
Shodhgrantha Chayan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Shodhgrantha Chayan Yojana” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to invite scholars from any state in India to submit research manuscripts on Sanskrit literature, as well as socially relevant research books related to Sanskrit literature in the context of Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
For the research paper, the author receives an honorarium of ₹151/- per page, and 25 copies of the published book are provided free of cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Authentic and socially relevant research books related to Sanskrit literature in the context of Uttarakhand are invited for publication.
   1. Scholars from any state of the country (who write research papers within the scope of research methodology) will be eligible.
Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Kavi Sammelan
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Kavi Sammelan” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The aim of the scheme is to promote and popularize the Sanskrit language and literature by encouraging poets who compose and recite poetry in Sanskrit.

Benefits:
An honorarium of ₹2501/- is given to each invited poet.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The fifteen Sanskrit poets from Uttarakhand and other states, who compose and recite poetry in Sanskrit, are invited.
Akhil Bharatiya Civil Services Pratiyogita
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Akhil Bharatiya Civil Services Pratiyogita” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide an opportunity for personnel from various government departments of the state to participate annually in the All-India level competitions in various sports, organized by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.

Benefits:
There is a provision to provide travel allowance, accommodation allowance, food allowance, sports kits, and other necessary support to all players and team members participating in the 'Akhil Bharatiya Civil Services Pratiyogita', in accordance with departmental standards.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an employee of a government department in Uttarakhand.
Financial Assistance to OBC Students Appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The 'Financial Assistance to OBC students appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC' scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, is designed to provide financial grants to Other Backward Classes (OBC) students who qualify for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Mains Examination. Each eligible beneficiary will receive an amount of up to ₹50,000/-, subject to budgetary provisions. The disbursement of assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation. ***A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.***

Benefits:
An amount of up to ₹50,000/- will be provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must belong to a Other Backward Class (OBC) community of Assam.


- The applicant must have recently qualified for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination held in 2025.
- The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Skill Development
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme "Skill Development" implemented by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology aims to enhance the practical knowledge and research capabilities of students pursuing Earth Science and allied subjects. Through this scheme, specialised summer and winter training programmes are offered to postgraduate and integrated postgraduate students in disciplines such as geochemistry, sedimentology, tectonics, geomorphology, environmental geoscience, and paleontology.

Benefits:
Research Experience:
 Provides opportunities for self-sponsored research work, allowing students to gain practical experience in Earth Sciences.
Seasonal Training: 
Offers valuable summer and winter training programs, enhancing practical skills and knowledge in specialized geological disciplines.
Exposure to Diverse Fields: 
Exposes students to a wide array of sub-disciplines within Earth Sciences, such as structural geology, geochemistry, glaciology, engineering geology, palaeontology, and environmental geology.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must possess a postgraduate degree in any discipline of Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or allied fields.
   1. The applicant may also be pursuing an integrated postgraduate degree course and should be in the fourth or fifth year of the curriculum.
   1. The applicant must be from fields such as geophysics, geochemistry, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, environmental geoscience, and related disciplines.
Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP)
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme "Harit Kaushal Vikas Karyakram" implemented by the Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly livelihoods through nature-based skill development. Through this scheme, free skill training is provided to farmers, students, and youth to support self-employment and prepare them for government-backed programs as master trainers. It covers subjects like ornithology, wildlife conservation, natural interpretation, and biodiversity communication. The program is aligned with the Green Skill Development Program (GSDP) and is accessible through online applications via the official portal.

Benefits:
Skill Development Training:
 Free-of-cost training in environment-related fields such as bird identification, wildlife conservation, biodiversity interpretation, and eco-tourism education.
Self-Employment Opportunities:
 Empowers youth and farmers to pursue independent livelihood avenues through knowledge-based interventions.
Government Scheme Readiness:
 Makes candidates eligible for roles under various central/state schemes and government-supported training projects.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a student.
  - The applicant should have completed at least 10th standard.
  - The applicant should be a farmer/ youth or individual seeking self-employment.
  - The applicant should be below 55 years of age at the time of application.
  - The applicant should have an interest in environmental and ecological training topics such as wildlife, biodiversity, or natural resource interpretation.
Student Program Under AcSIR
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Student Program Under AcSIR&quot; by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Government of India aims to promote high-quality interdisciplinary research by enrolling eligible postgraduate candidates into PhD programmes.  Through this scheme, students receive fellowships, training, and research opportunities in Earth Sciences, with the broader goal of preparing future leaders in the geoscience domain of the Himalayas.

Benefits:
Advanced Research Opportunities: 
The program provides opportunities for conducting high-quality, interdisciplinary research in various fields of Himalayan Geo-science.
Leadership Development:
 The scheme aims to develop leaders in the field of Himalayan Geo-science through the PhD program.
Career Advancement: 
Successful completion of the PhD program leads to a postgraduate degree, enhancing career prospects in the field.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must have a postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in any discipline of Earth Sciences.
- The applicant must hold a valid national-level fellowship such as:


1. NET-JRF (UGC/CSIR).
1. INSPIRE Fellowship.
1. Any other equivalent national fellowship.
Freeship less than ₹1,00,000 (UG students only)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
"Freeship Less than ₹1,00,000" Scheme by the Dean Student Welfare, Govind Ballabh Pant Krishi Evam Praudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious undergraduate students from economically weaker backgrounds. Through this scheme, a full tuition fee waiver is granted to selected students whose annual family income is less than ₹1,00,000. The benefit is especially extended to girls for an additional academic year. The scheme is implemented by the Office of the Dean Student Welfare in accordance with university regulations. Applications are scrutinized and the final list is approved by university authorities.

Benefits:
Eligible students get a 100% tuition fee waiver.


Aims to reduce the financial burden on low-income families and encourage academic excellence.


The fee waiver is directly applied during fee processing.


Granted once every academic year, at the beginning of the session.


Disbursed after the final selection list is approved by the Registrar and Vice Chancellor.


Validity:


Boys: Up to 3 academic years


Girls: Up to 4 academic years


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be enrolled as an undergraduate student at Govind Ballabh Pant University.
- The applicant’s annual family income should be less than ₹1,00,000.
- The applicant must be among the best-performing students as per the university’s merit guidelines.
- The applicant must submit the application in the prescribed format within the deadline.
Solar Water Heating System (Domestic Sector)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme &quot;Solar Water Heating System (Domestic Sector)&quot; implemented by the Renewable Energy Department, Government of Haryana, aims to promote renewable energy usage and reduce dependence on conventional heating methods by providing financial subsidies to encourage the installation of solar water heating systems in the domestic sector. It also seeks to reduce electricity and fuel bills and promote environmentally sustainable solutions for households.

Benefits:
Subsidy : 
₹10,000/- per 100 LPD (Maximum ₹30,000/-) for FPC system and ₹3,000/- per 100 LPD (Maximum ₹9,000/-) is being provided.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any resident family of Haryana.
   1. Government employees of Haryana residing in Chandigarh.
Sanskrit Shodh Chhaatravrtti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Sanskrit Shodh Chhaatravrtti Yojana” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The aim of the scheme is to encourage and support high-quality research in Sanskrit by providing financial assistance to meritorious Ph.D. students across state universities.

Benefits:
A research scholarship of ₹40,000/- per year is awarded to 20 students registered for a Ph.D. in Sanskrit at universities across Uttarakhand.
The scholarship is provided for a period of three years at ₹40,000/- per year and must be renewed by submitting an application each year/semester.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a student registered for a Ph.D. in Sanskrit at any university in Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to the General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Economically Weaker Section. 
1. A total of 20 research scholars are eligible for the scholarship, including 10 from the General category, 5 from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and 5 from Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate holders.
1. Selection will be based on the highest marks obtained in the NET examination.
Stipends to Students of Minority Caste for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Stipends to Students of Minority Caste for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC” by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote inclusive education by financially supporting students from economically weaker sections pursuing technical and vocational education after SSC. The initiative offers a stipend of ₹400 per month to aid the academic progress and reduce the dropout rate among underprivileged youth. The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. It specifically benefits those enrolled in professional or Government ITI courses and belonging to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/-.

Benefits:
Stipend: 
A monthly stipend of ₹400/- is given to Minority Caste students for one year of recognized professional and Government ITI courses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should belong to Minority Caste.
1. The applicant should be a student who has passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized professional or Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course.
1. The applicant’s individual and family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
Special Incentive to ST (P)/OBC/MOBC Meritorious Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Special Incentive to ST (P)/OBC/MOBC Meritorious Students" by the Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from Scheduled Tribes (Plains), Other Backward Classes, and More Other Backward Classes communities in Assam. The scheme offers monetary grants to students who achieve high academic marks in Matriculation, 10+2, Graduation, or Post Graduation examinations. To be eligible, the applicant must belong to the ST (P)/OBC/MOBC community and meet the specified percentage criteria for their respective educational level. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline through prescribed formats advertised in print and electronic media.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
₹10,000/- for students passing Matriculation (Class X) with 80% or above.
₹15,000/- for students passing 10+2 with 75% or above.
₹20,000/- for Graduation students with 70% or above.
₹25,000/- for Post Graduation students with 65% or above.

Disbursement Conditions
Benefits are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to fund availability.
The Selection Committee may lower cut-off marks if insufficient applications are received.
Financial assistance is transferred to the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.  The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Plain) / Other Backward Class / More Other Backward Class community of Assam.
2.  The applicant must qualify as one of the following:

- Secured 80% or above in Matriculation (Class 10th).
- Secured 75% or above in 10+2 examination.
- Secured 70% or above in Graduation.
- Secured 65% or above in Post Graduation.

_*The applicant cannot claim the benefit as a right; approval depends on fund availability and Selection Committee discretion._
Braille Equipment Provision
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Braille Equipment Provision&quot;  scheme aims to facilitate the independent functioning of visually impaired individuals by providing them with Braille equipment for writing, computing, entertainment, and mobility. Through this scheme, Braille devices are manufactured and distributed at subsidized rates to persons with visual disabilities and institutions like special schools. The scheme is implemented by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities, Dehradun,

Benefits:
Subsidized Access of Braille Appliances: 
Makes Braille equipment affordable by providing it at subsidized rates to visually impaired persons, special schools, and institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:
- A person with visual impairment/ a Special School/ Organisation serving visually impaired persons shall be eligible under this scheme.
PMMSY: Ice Plant/Cold Store of Minimum 20-Ton Capacity - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Ice Plant/Cold Store of minimum 20-ton capacity, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide the subsidy for 20-ton capacity ice plant/cold storage units, supports the establishment of ice plants or cold storage facilities with a minimum capacity of 20 tons to improve fish preservation and cold chain infrastructure in Haryana.
This centrally sponsored scheme is jointly funded 50% by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government. Beneficiaries must submit an undertaking in their DPR agreeing to keep the unit operational, cover all post-construction costs, and supply ice to fishers and fish farmers at affordable prices.

Benefits:
The project cost is ₹80,00,000/-
Subsidy Distribution :
A 40% subsidy is available for the General Category.
A 60% subsidy is offered for SC (Scheduled Caste) and Women beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The applicant must submit an undertaking in the DPR to bear all operational, maintenance, and post-construction management costs, and to ensure the continuous functioning of the ice plant/cold storage.
1. The applicant must note that central assistance will be provided as per the actual cost, subject to the ceiling limits under relevant PMMSY sub-components.
1. The applicant must ensure that the ice produced is supplied to fishers and fish farmers at an affordable price.
1. The applicant must either own the project land or hold it on a long-term registered lease of at least 10 years to be eligible.