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Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Accidental Death Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the family members of workers (Shramyogis) in the event of their death due to an accident during their course of employment. This assistance aims to help the worker&#39;s family cope with the sudden calamity. However, post-sickness and natural death of workers will not be admissible under the scheme.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, families of workers (Shramyogis) will receive financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- in the event of the worker's death due to an accident during their course of employment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. In case of the death of a worker due to an accident, the family of the worker will be eligible for assistance under the scheme.
   1. Only those workers (Shramyogis) whose factory/company/organization has regularly paid their Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for the benefit of this scheme.

**Note 01:** The benefit of the scheme will be given from the day after the worker joins the job.
**Note 02:** Application should be made within 2 years from the date of death of the worker (Shramyogi). The application received after the time limit will be processed at the office.
**Note 03:** Under this scheme, in case of the death of a worker due to an accident in the factory, the Director, Office of Industrial Safety and Health has to submit an accident report. Also, in case of accidental death outside the factory/company/organization, an affidavit has to be produced from the owner/manager of the factory/company/organization concerned.
**Note 04:** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner, with jurisdiction in Ahmedabad.
Distress Relief Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Distress Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the BPL households on the death of their primary breadwinner (male or female).

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.  The applicant should be the legal heir of the deceased primary breadwinner.
2.  The family of the applicant should be solely dependent on agriculture (agricultural labourers/ small and marginal farmers).
OR
The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹24,000/-.
3.  The family should be from the "Below Poverty Line" category.
Accident Relief Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household below poverty line on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female) due to an accident in respect of 44 occupational categories of notified employment as per [G.O.Ms.No.471](https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/3258), Finance (CMPRF) Department dated.23.05.1989.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is given to the legal heirs of the household below poverty line.
NOTE: 
Depending upon the nature of the injury sustained and the degree of physical impairment, relief of ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 is given.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The breadwinner of the family, whether male or female, must be an earning member.
1. The breadwinner's death was caused by an accident.
1. The family should belong to the BPL category. 
1. Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner of the family.
1. The family members engaged in the [44 categories (Page No. 139)](https://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/swnmp/citizen_social_welfare.pdf) of notified employment.
Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist Who Was Receiving Financial Assistance
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist who was Receiving Financial Assistance" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- is given to the eligible legal heir (wife/husband) of the deceased artist.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be the legal heir (wife/husband) of the deceased.
- The deceased should have been an artist.
- The deceased should have been receiving financial assistance through the scheme " Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artistes" by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
- The deceased should have been 58 years or older.
- The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the indigent artist. 
- The deceased should have professionally served for the enrichment of any one of the art disciplines or more such as music, dance, drama, film, folk arts, etc.
- The annual income of the deceased artist or their legal spouse should not have exceeded ₹12,000/-.
Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
"Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the scheme is to provide a one-time maintenance grant of ₹25,000/- to the families of deceased famous artists of the art disciplines of music, drama, dance, film, and folk arts.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The deceased should have been a famous artist in the art disciplines of music/ drama/ dance/ film/ folk arts.
1. The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the famous artist.
1. The applicant should be the legal heir of the deceased.
Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramikon Ke Bachon Hetu Nihshulk Coaching Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The Labor Department of Chhattisgarh introduced the "Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramikon Ke Bachon Hetu Nihshulk Coaching Sahaayata Yojana" on March 1, 2023, through the "Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board." Under this scheme, free coaching assistance will be provided to the children of registered workers. Only the first two children of the worker will be eligible for this scheme.

Benefits:
Free coaching assistance will be provided to the children of registered workers.

Note: 
Construction workers and their children registered under the Board are allowed to appear for competitive examinations as per educational qualification like PSC (Public Service Commission), CG VYAPAM (Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board), SSC (Staff Selection Commission), IBPS (Banking), RAILWAY (Railway). ), There is a provision to provide free coaching through selected coaching institutes for POLICE ENTRANCE (Police Recruitment Examination).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The worker should be registered under The Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The registered worker should have at least one year of regular membership.
- The first two children of the worker are eligible for the scheme.
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana” is implemented by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 1991. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided on the occasion of the marriage of two adult girls belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.

Benefits:
Scheduled caste girls who marry after 01/04/2021 will receive financial assistance of ₹12,000/- under the scheme.
Scheduled caste girls who marry before 01/04/2021 will receive financial assistance of ₹10,000/- under the scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes Category.
   1. The annual income limit in this scheme is ₹6,00,000/- in rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- in urban areas.
   1. Benefit under this scheme till the marriage of two (2) adult girls of the family.
   1. In case of remarriage the benefit under this scheme will not be available.
   1. The age limit of the girl at the time of marriage should be 18 years and the age of the boy should be 21 years.
   1. The application for assistance must be made within two years of marriage.
   1. The assistance of the scheme will be available to girls from the Sat Fera Samuh Lagna Yojana.
   1. Beneficiary girls participating in group marriages will be eligible for benefits under both schemes if they fulfill all the conditions of the Sat Fera Samuh Lagna Yojana and Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana.
Mukhya Mantri Shramyogi Prathibhavan Vidyarthi Yojana (HBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Mukhya Mantri Shramyogi Prathibhavan Vidyarthi Yojana” is implemented by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Haryana. The main objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for full tuition fees, hostel fees, books, stationery and laptop/computer for higher education to meritorious children of registered construction workers who have secured 85% marks in senior secondary (10+2) board examination or 75% or more in Bachelor&#39;s degree course and admitted as regular students in the first year of undergraduate, postgraduate/professional courses.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, children of registered construction workers receive assistance for various purposes:
An amount of ₹5,000/- per year per student will be payable for purchasing books and stationery.
An amount of ₹49,000/- per student will be payable only once during the course for purchasing a laptop/computer.
Up to ₹72,000/- per student will be payable for hostel fees.
Reimbursement of tuition fees.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be engaged in building or construction work.
   1. The applicants should be registered with the Haryana Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The registered worker must have a minimum of one year’s regular membership.
   1. The worker must have an active membership with the Board.
   1. The worker&#39;s child must have scored 85% in the senior secondary (10+2) board examination or 75% or more in the bachelor&#39;s degree course and is continuing studies as a regular student in the next class or course.
   1. For students pursuing commercial pilot training courses and type renting courses, all institutions approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are also eligible for reimbursement under the scheme.
   1. Applicants under this Scheme will not be eligible for benefits under already approved financial assistance, higher education, technical and professional courses, or any other similar scheme of the Board.
   1. This financial assistance will be payable up to the first three children of the worker.
   1. The worker has neither applied again for the same class of his/her son/daughter nor received similar benefits/financial assistance from any other government department/board/corporation, nor have they made any application for the same.

**Note 01:** Under this scheme all IIMs/IITs/IIITs/AIIMS/NITs/NIFT/NID/Indian Institute of Hotel Management, National Law University, and other institutions of Central Government, approved by statutory bodies i.e. UGC, AICTE, PCI, MCI etc. Institutions/Universities are eligible to participate in this scheme.
**Note 02:** Only institutions established within India are eligible to participate in this scheme.
Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine/Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents- Haryana Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance of Hearing Machine/Hearing Aid to Workers and their Dependents” is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB), Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less, is provided to workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments in the state of Haryana and their dependents for the purchase of hearing aid machine in case they lose their hearing power in an accident or for any other reason. The benefit of this scheme is provided to the worker or his/her dependents after every five years.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- or the actual cost of the hearing aid, whichever is less, is provided to workers and their dependents for the purchase of hearing aids machine.
Note:
 The worker will be provided with a one-time financial assistance in a block of 5 years to purchase hearing aids.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be employed in an industrial or commercial establishment in Haryana.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
   1. The monthly salary of the worker should not exceed ₹25,000/-.
   1. The service period of the worker is fixed for one year.
   1. The worker will get the benefit after every five years in the whole service period.
   1. Workers and their dependents are eligible to receive assistance if they lose their hearing due to an accident or any other reason.
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme - II
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme - II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide assistance of ₹50,000/- to poor parents in getting their daughters married and to promote the educational status of poor girls. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/-.
One sovereign (4gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. 
NOTE: 
The benefit will be given in the bride's mother or father's name. In case of the death of the parents, it will be given to the bride.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl.
1. The bride should be 18 years or above at the time of marriage.
1. The bride should be a degree holder from a regular college, Distance Education / Government recognized Open University Or diploma holder should have qualified from Institutions recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
1. The bride's family income should not exceed ₹24,000/- per annum. 
1. The assistance is given to only one girl in a family.
Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a family for orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), “adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned / separated from biological parents, becomes the legitimate child of a new set of parents referred to as adoptive parents, with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities that are attached to this relationship”.

Benefits:
Accommodation, food, and health care to the babies till they are given in adoption.
A family to the destitute child and a child to childless parents.
Special concessions are given to female government employees to adopt children:
Special adoption leave of 270 days is extended to female government servants of the state government who adopt a child below one year. The leave is eligible only from the date of legalization of adoption. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The parents must have at least two years of a stable marital relationship.
1. The single prospective adoptive parents should be between 30-55 years of age. 
1. An unmarried/single male persons are not eligible to adopt a girl child.
1. The parents should have adequate financial resources to upbring the child.
1. Age Criteria:



  - **For a child up to 4 years old:**


   1. Maximum composite age of the Prospective Adoptive Parents: 90 years.
   1. For a single Prospective Adoptive Parent: Minimum age 25 years, maximum age 45 years.


  - **For a child above 4 years up to 8 years old:**


   1. Maximum composite age of the Prospective Adoptive Parents: 100 years.
   1. For a single Prospective Adoptive Parent: Minimum age 25 years, maximum age 50 years.


  - **For a child above 8 years up to 18 years old:**


   1. Maximum composite age of the Prospective Adoptive Parents: 110 years.
   1. For a single Prospective Adoptive Parent: Minimum age 25 years, maximum age 55 years.
Permanent Disability Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The &quot;Permanent Disability Pension Scheme&#39;&#39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide financial assistance in the form of pension to the registered beneficiary with at least 1 year of membership with the Board for becoming fully (100%) disabled. The beneficiaries shall be given pension from the date of disablement.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹2,000/- Per Month.

Eligibility Criteria:
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***


  - The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
  - The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  - The applicant should not be an income tax payer.

> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***


  - The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
  - The applicant should have completed at least 1 year of membership with the Board.
  - The worker should be a fully (100%) disabled person/ Person with Disabilities (PwD).
Natural Death Relief - Telangana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Telangana

Details:
The "Natural Death Relief - TBOCWWB" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department Telangana. The scheme aims to provide relief amount to the nominee, dependents, or legal heirs of a deceased worker ₹1,00,000/- in case of natural death. The scheme is effective from 01.05.2018 and aims to support the families of deceased workers with financial assistance to help cover funeral expenses and provide additional relief.

Benefits:
The relief amount ₹1,00,000/- provided to the nominee, dependants, or legal heirs. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be the nominee, dependent, or legal heir of the deceased construction worker.
1. The deceased should be a registered building and other construction workers with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The death of the deceased worker must be due to natural death.
Skill Upgradation and Vocational Education Scheme: For Worker's Childrens (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The &quot;Skill Upgradation and Vocational Education Scheme: For Worker&#39;s Childrens&#39;&#39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide full course fees, boarding and lodging assistance to the children of registered workers who acquire Skill from technical institutions such as ITIs/ Polytechnic colleges etc.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
Full course fee for admission fee/ coaching fee.
Full course fee for hostel boarding/ lodging.

Eligibility Criteria:
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***


  - The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should have a monthly income of ₹15,000/- or below.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.
  - The applicant should not have membership of the Employees&#39; Provident Fund (EPF)/ National Pension System (NPS)/ Employees&#39; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  - The applicant should not be an income tax payer.

> ***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***


  - The applicant should be a child of a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
  - The applicant should have acquired skill training from technical institutions such as ITIs/ Polytechnic colleges etc.
Marriage Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The &quot;Maternity Benefit/Delivery Assistance&#39;&#39; by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this Scheme, financial support shall be provided to registered construction workers who have one (1) year of membership with the Board before the marriage, to cover expenses for either their own marriage or their two (2) dependent children&#39;s marriages.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹60,000/- for the worker's own marriage or their two (2) dependent children's marriages.
Note: 
The family of a registered construction worker can avail this assistance only twice, However, there shall be only one claim in respect of a given marriage irrespective of the number of registered construction workers in the family.


Eligibility Criteria:
> ***For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:***


  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker (Unorganised Worker).
  - The applicant should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka or a dependent child of the worker.
  - The membership with the Board should be at least one (1) year before the marriage.
  - The family can avail of this assistance only twice.
  - The son or daughter must be of legal age for marriage.
Incentive for the Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Caste Community
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The Karnataka Social Welfare Department provides an incentive to promote intra-caste marriages within different sub-castes of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The scheme offers ₹2,00,000/- for such marriages, with an option for ₹1,50,000/- if the simple marriage grant is availed. This initiative aims to reduce casteism and foster unity within SC/ST communities in Karnataka.

Benefits:
Incentive Amount:
₹2,00,000/- if an SC/ST boy or girl marries a person from a different SC/ST sub-caste.
₹1,50,000/- if the couple has availed of the simple marriage grant.

Subsidy Disbursement:
The incentive is provided in two installments:
50% in cash.
50% as a fixed deposit with a minimum term of 3 years.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The couple should belong to different sub caste of SC.
   1. The bride and groom should be residing in Karnataka. 
   1. The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
   1. The age of the bride should be between 18 to 42 years at the time of marriage.
   1. The age of the groom should be between 21 to 45 years at the time of marriage.
National Family Assistance Scheme- Chhattisgarh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The scheme &quot;National Family Assistance Scheme&quot; is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the case of the natural, unnatural, or accidental death of the primary breadwinner of a family living Below the Poverty Line (BPL). This scheme is centrally sponsored.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the eligible family will receive a lump sum amount of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
   1. The applicant should be a family member of the deceased person.
   1. The deceased person should have been the primary breadwinner on whom the family primarily depended for income.
   1. The family should have lost the primary breadwinner due to natural, unnatural, or accidental death.
   1. The family of the deceased primary breadwinner should be living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
   1. At the time of death, the deceased primary breadwinner should have been between 18 and 59 years old.

**Note 1:** The term &quot;family&quot; includes the husband, wife, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents.
**Note 2:** If there is more than one earning member in the family, assistance will be provided only upon the death of the member whose income contributes the most to the family.
Financial Assistance for Studies (BBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The &quot;Financial Assistance for Studies&quot; scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB), under the Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, educational financial support is provided to the children of registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least one year. It covers full tuition fees for students admitted to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, and AIIMS. Additionally, the scheme offers one-time financial assistance for pursuing B.Tech or equivalent courses, Polytechnic/Nursing diplomas, or ITI courses in government institutions.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following financial assistance is provided to the children of registered building and construction workers:
Full tuition fees are covered for admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, etc.
A one-time financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided upon admission to a B.Tech. or equivalent course in a government institution.
A one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided for pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
A one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000/- is provided for pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
2.	The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
3.	The registered worker should have a minimum of one year of continuous membership.
4.	The worker&#39;s membership should be active at the time of application.
5.	The children of registered workers should be pursuing or have been admitted to one of the following regular technical or professional courses:
•	Admission to prestigious government institutes like IIT, IIM, AIIMS, etc.
•	Admission to a B.Tech or equivalent course in a government institution.
•	Pursuing a Polytechnic, Nursing, or equivalent diploma course in a government institution.
•	Pursuing an ITI or equivalent course in a government institution
Scheme for the Funeral Expenses
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Andhra Pradesh

Details:
The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board launched a welfare scheme "Scheme for the Funeral Expenses". The scheme provides financial support to the family of a registered building and construction worker in the event of their death, whether due to natural causes or an accident. This scheme aims to ease the financial burden associated with funeral expenses and ensure proper transportation of the body, if required, within the state.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- for funeral expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be the nominee, dependent, or legal heir of the deceased construction worker.
1. The deceased should be a registered construction worker under the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The death of the deceased worker must be due to accidental or natural death.
Financial Assistance for Funeral Expenses (JKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
The “Financial Assistance for Funeral Expenses” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu and Kashmir, is a welfare program for registered workers. Under this scheme, ₹5,000/- is provided as funeral assistance to the nominee or legal heir upon the death of the registered worker.

Benefits:
₹5,000/- is provided as funeral assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be the nominee or legal heir of the deceased worker.
   1. The deceased worker must have been registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The deceased worker must have been an active member of the Board at the time of death.
   1. The scheme can be applied for only once.
Jharkhand Rajya Patrakar Swasth Bima Yojna Niyamawali 2021
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The “Jharkhand Rajya Patrakar Swasth Bima Yojna Niyamawali 2021” was launched by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide health insurance to the journalists and their families by covering medical expenses, including hospitalization. It provides comprehensive health coverage to ensure financial security during medical emergencies.

Benefits:
Health insurance coverage up to ₹5,00,000/- per year for accredited journalists.
Coverage for self, spouse, and dependent children (up to 2).
Includes expenses for hospitalization, surgeries, medicines, and treatments.
Cashless treatment in empaneled hospitals.

Note-1:
 The Jharkhand State Journalist Health Insurance Scheme is valid for one year, with renewal formalities required before its expiry.
Note-2:
 Media representatives must deposit 20% of the annual premium via banker’s cheque/cheque/demand draft for health insurance coverage up to ₹5,00,000/- to the designated account of the Director, Information & Public Relations Directorate, Jharkhand Government, by the specified date. The remaining 80% of the annual premium will be covered by the Department.

Claim Process:
The insured media representative must provide complete details of dependents (spouse and two children) and nominate a beneficiary for claim settlement in the application form to receive medical reimbursement from the insurance company.
In case of treatment or an accident, it is mandatory to inform the insurance company's district office and the Information and Public Relations Department, Ranchi, within a maximum of seven days.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must reside in Jharkhand and their work area should be within the state.
1. The applicant should be an accredited journalist in Jharkhand.
1. The media representatives must be from newspapers, magazines, news agencies, electronic media, or news-based electronic media.
1. The applicant must be regularly or contractually employed by the respective media organization.
1. The applicant must possess an accreditation certificate issued by the state government.
1. The journalist's age should be between 21 to 60 years. 
1. Freelance journalists must present valid press credentials issued by the Information and Public Relations Department at the time of applying.
1. The insurance coverage will include the media representative's spouse and two unmarried and dependent children up to the age of 21 years.
Payment of Death Benefit ( HPBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The "Payment of Death Benefit" scheme, introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides ₹4,00,000 (four lakhs) to the nominees or dependents of a registered member in the event of accidental death, and ₹2,00,000 (two lakhs) in case of natural death.

Benefits:
₹4,00,000 in the event of accidental death.
₹2,00,000 in the event of natural death.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.
1. The deceased worker should have been registered with the "Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board".
1. The membership of the deceased worker with the Welfare Board must be active.
Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries (HPBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Medical Assistance to Beneficiaries" scheme, launched by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under the Government of Himachal Pradesh, offers registered beneficiaries and their dependents annual financial support for medical expenses, including ₹50,000 for outdoor treatment, ₹1,00,000 for indoor medical reimbursement, and ₹5,00,000 for critical illnesses, provided they submit valid medical bills from government hospitals or government-approved facilities.

Benefits:
₹50,000 is provided annually for outdoor medical treatment.
₹1,00,000 is available each year for indoor medical expenses.
₹5,00,000 is granted yearly for critical illness treatment for the registered beneficiary and dependents, with valid medical bills.

Eligibility Criteria:
**For Registration**

1. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh
1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
1. The applicant should be aged between 18 and 60 years.
1. The worker should have completed at least 90 days of building and other construction work in the last 12 months.
1. The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually. **For Application**

1. The applicant must be engaged in building or construction work.
1. The applicant must be registered under the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB).
1. The worker’s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
Stipend Scheme for Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
Launched in 2010-11, the scheme "Stipend Scheme for Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters" by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, aims to honour the third-generation descendants of freedom fighters by providing financial assistance for higher education. Through this scheme, eligible students receive a monthly stipend and an annual allowance for books to support their education. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Haryana. The stipend is available for students pursuing non-professional courses in government and government-aided colleges and universities within the state. The assistance is provided on a merit basis and is subject to attendance and good conduct requirements.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
Eligible students receive ₹1,000 per month as a stipend for 12 months and ₹2,000 per year as an allowance for books.
Coverage
The scheme applies to students pursuing non-professional courses in government and government-aided colleges and universities in Haryana.
Good Conduct Requirement
Scholarship installments are released only upon obtaining a good conduct and attendance certificate from the principal/head of the institution.
Reinstatement Condition
If a student drops out but re-joins and attends at least 50% of classes in three months, both the previously due installment and the current quarter’s installment are released.
Mode of Disbursement
Payment is made via electronic transaction to the student’s bank account.
In exceptional cases, payment may be made through a demand draft.
Frequency of Disbursement
The stipend is paid in four instalments per year:
September: For July & August
November: For September & October
January: For November & December
March: For January to June

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a grandchild (third generation) of a freedom fighter.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a government or government-aided college/university in Haryana.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a non-professional course.
1. The applicant should have passed the previous examination based on which admission was granted.
1. The applicant should maintain satisfactory attendance and conduct.
1. The applicant should not have failed the previous year’s university examination.

**Reinstatement Criteria:**
If a student drops out but re-joins classes and maintains at least 50% attendance for three months, the previous and current quarter’s stipend is released.
Vishesh Yogyajan Palanhar Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme "Vishesh Yogyajan Palanhar Yojana" was implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide financial assistance for the upbringing and education of children of specially-abled parents. Under this scheme, children receive monthly financial support based on their age to ensure their well-being and education. To be eligible for assistance, the child must attend an Anganwadi/school between the ages of two to five years and study in school after the age of 6 years.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹500/- per month for children aged 0-6 years.
Financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month for children aged 6-18 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. Only children aged 0 to 18 years of specially-abled parents are eligible for assistance.
1. The child must be between 2 to 5 years of age and enrolled in an Anganwadi or school.
1. Children above the age of 6 must be studying in a recognized educational institution.
1. The family's annual income should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.
Gadiya Lohar Maharana Pratap Bhawan Nirman Yojana
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Gadiya Lohar Maharana Pratap Bhawan Nirman Yojana&quot; was introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- is provided in three instalments to Gadiya Lohar families in Rajasthan for the construction of permanent houses and ensuring their settlement.
***Objectives:***

- To provide permanent houses to the Gadiya Lohar families.
- To provide financial assistance in three installments for house construction.
- To promote the social and economic integration of Gadiya Lohars community.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
₹1,20,000/- is provided to each eligible beneficiary.
Mode of Disbursement:
First Installment: ₹40,000/- is provided after verification of land ownership and submission of required documents.
Second Installment: ₹40,000/- is disbursed after verification of construction progress.
Third Installment: ₹40,000/- is given upon completion of construction and submission of utilization proof.
Frequency & Validity:
This is a one-time financial grant.
The entire house construction must be completed within one year from the approval of the first installment.
Note:
If a beneficiary misuses the grant, legal action will be taken, and the amount will be recovered.
The constructed house cannot be sold or transferred for 20 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the Gadiya Lohar community.
1. The applicant should own a plot for house construction.
1. The applicant or their family should not own any other house within the district or anywhere in Rajasthan.
Assistance for Daughter's Marriage
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Assistance for Daughter&#39;s Marriage&quot; scheme, introduced by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide financial support to widows of ex-servicemen for their daughters&#39; marriages. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹25,000/- per daughter is provided for a maximum of two marriageable daughters of widows of ex-servicemen up to the rank of Havaldar, who are not receiving the Marriage Grant from the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB). The financial assistance, drawn from the Amalgamated Fund, is payable to the beneficiary upon applying within one year from the date of marriage.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- per daughter (up to two daughters) is provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should be the widow of an ex-serviceman of the rank of Havildar or below.
   1. The assistance is available for a maximum of two daughters of the widow of an ex-serviceman.
   1. The daughter should be at least 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
   1. The daughter’s name should be duly recorded in the ex-serviceman’s discharge book or Part-2 order.
   1. The applicant should possess a valid Ex-Serviceman/Widow Identity Card issued by the respective District Sainik Welfare Office.
   1. The applicant should not have received marriage assistance for the same purpose from the Kendriya Sainik Board.
   1. The application should be submitted within one year from the date of marriage to be eligible for assistance under this scheme.
   1. Widows of ex-servicemen who are classified as Battle Casualties or Physical Casualties (attributable cases) are not eligible under this scheme, as marriage assistance in such cases is provided by the Army Headquarters.
   1. If the applicant is eligible for the Daughter Marriage Assistance Scheme run by the Kendriya Sainik Board for ex-servicemen, then financial aid from the Amalgamated Fund shall not be granted.
   1. The benefit shall be extended only to the widow of an ex-serviceman who meets the definition of an ex-serviceman as prescribed by the Government of India.
Aastha Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Aastha Yojana&quot; was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to provide BPL-equivalent benefits to families with multiple specially-abled members. Under this scheme, eligible families receive free medical treatment, ration supplies, and other welfare benefits. To avail of the benefits, a family must possess an Aastha Card, and their annual income should not exceed ₹1.20 lakh.

Benefits:
Aastha cardholder families receive benefits similar to BPL families, including free medical treatment and ration supplies.
Note:
 Aastha cardholders are entitled to benefits from all BPL-related schemes run by different state government departments.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The two or more members should be specially abled from the same family.
1. The applicant must have a disability of 40%.
1. The annual family income should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.
Family Pension Scheme (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Family Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the spouse of a registered construction worker in the event of the worker’s death, if the deceased was a pensioner.

Benefits:
Pension Amount:
 ₹500/- per month or 50% of the pensioner's pension, whichever is higher.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be the spouse (husband/wife) of the deceased construction worker.
   1. The deceased construction worker must have been registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The deceased construction worker must have been receiving a pension from the Board at the time of death.
Financial Assistance for funeral and other activities in case of death of a worker's - Haryana Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme &quot;Financial Assistance for Funeral and Other Activities in Case of Death of a Worker&quot; is implemented by the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. The scheme aims to provide financial support to the family or dependent of a deceased worker to cover funeral and related expenses. Under this scheme, an assistance amount of ₹15,000/- is provided to the dependent/family of the deceased worker.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be fully dependent on the deceased worker.
1. The deceased worker should have been registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
1. The deceased worker should have had an active membership under the Haryana Labour Welfare Board at the time of death.
1. The applicant should not have previously availed benefits under this scheme.
1. There is no minimum service period or ceiling required under this scheme.
1. The application should be submitted within two years from the date of the worker’s death.