pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
This scheme is designed to support the students to pursue secondary, higher secondary, madrasah, undergraduate and post graduate studies including professional degree and other equivalent courses in any School, Madrasah, College, University and other affiliated institutes within and outside India. Students studying in various coaching institutions for appearing in different competitive examinations like Engineering, Medical, Law, IAS, IPS, WBCS etc, can also avail the loan under this scheme.

Benefits:
Points
The Scheme provides a maximum loan of ₹10,00,000/- at a 4% simple annual interest rate after interest subvention.
The interest rate for loans up to ₹10,00,000/- is set at the prevailing 3-year MCLR of State Bank of India plus 1%, fixed at the time of sanction.
Students can access the loan at any point during their course of study.
Both the student and the parent/legal guardian must co-submit the loan application.
An agreement between the student, parents/legal guardians, and the bank will formalize the loan terms.
Margin money:
Up to ₹4,00,000/-: Nil
Above ₹4,00,000/-: 5%
Scholarships/assistance ships included
Paid pro-rata as disbursements are made
Security
:
No unnecessary restrictions or collateral security
No security/collateral other than co-obligation of parents/legal guardians
State government to enter separate agreement with banks
Insurance:
Life cover for student up to loan amount
Premium paid by student and debited from loan account
Time limits:
 The Higher Education Department and the School Education Department will communicate on loan sanctioning and disbursement process timeline after receiving approval from the competent authority.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Indian citizen & resident of West Bengal for 10 years (self-declaration).
1. Applicant should not be aged more than 40 years at application time.
1. Applicant should enrolled in higher education programs within or outside the country in schools, madrasahs, colleges, universities, IITs, IIMs, IISc, IIESTs, ISIs, NLUs, AIIMSs, NITs, XLRI, BITS, SPA, NID, IIFTs, ICFAI Business School, etc. or studying in coaching institutes for various competitive exams such as Engineering, Medical, Law, IAS, IPS, WBCS, SSC, etc. **Note:** Students upload progress reports after each semester/year.
Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Details:
The Government of India had instituted a scheme &quot;Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme&quot; to commemorate India&#39;s fiftieth year of Independence. Under this scheme, a selected number of young scientists, with a proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan. The project should contain innovative research ideas and it should have the potential of making an impact on R&amp;D in the discipline. The fellowships are scientist-specific and not institution-specific, very selective, and have close academic monitoring.
> **Duration of Fellowship:**

The duration of the fellowship will be for a period not exceeding five years.

Benefits:
The award consists of a Fellowship of ₹25,000/- per month in addition to the salary drawn from the parent Institute for a period of 5 years.
The fellows selected along with their projects will be considered for funding by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) as per SERB norms, for fellowship, recurring and non-recurring heads.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals having a regular position in a recognized Indian academic/research organization.
   1. The applicant should possess a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering/Medicine and should not be drawing Fellowship from any other Scheme of Government of India.
   1. Scientists should be active in the frontier area of science and engineering with outstanding contributions in the form of research publications and/ or patents, peer recognition from the scientific community, awards, etc. in his/ her area of research.
   1. The organization/institute should also undertake financial and other management responsibilities of the project throughout the five-year term in case a fellowship is awarded to the scientist.
   1. The fellowship is open to scientists between 30 to 40 years of age.
Delhi Arogya Nidhi
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Delhi

Details:
The &quot;Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN)&quot; is a scheme implemented by the Directorate General of Health Services to provide financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lacs to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lacs will be provided to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Patients should have a National Food Security Card.
1. The patient must be a resident of Delhi and has to furnish domicile proof of residing in Delhi continuously for the last 3 years (prior to the date of submission of the application).
1. Treatment should be from the Government Hospital in Delhi.
Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Setting up Crab Culture Unit” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up crab culture unit. Only Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa can apply to this scheme. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Setting Up of the Crab Culture Unit
Financial assistance of 25% of the actual cost, limited to ₹1,50,000 per hectare.
The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.

Purchase of Seed and Feed
50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹75,000 per hectare.
The assistance can be availed for up to 2 hectares of land.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in the setting up of the Crab Farming Unit in the State of Goa.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
1. The applicant should undergo a training programme on Crab Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR/ Other Institutes.
Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Construction/ Purchase of Wooden/ FRP Fishing Vessel (Canoe) for Fishermen” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, 50% of the actual cost of the Wooden/ Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Fishing Vessel (Canoe) purchased by the fishermen is covered by the Government of Goa. The applicant will be entitled to a subsidy grant once every four years on one craft per family household.

Benefits:
For General Category, 
50% subsidy, limited to ₹ 60,000/-
For SC/ST Category, 
50% subsidy, limited to ₹ 80,000/-
The applicant will be entitled to a subsidy grant once every four years on one craft per family household.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant or any member of his household should not be a defaulter with the Directorate of Fisheries, Goa.
- The canoe purchased through the scheme should be duly registered with the Directorate of Fisheries under the Marine Fishing Regulation Act (MFR) Act 1980/ Merchant Shipping (MS) Act.
- The applicant shall not sell, lease, mortgage, or transfer the wooden/ FRP craft for 5 years from the date of purchase of the said wooden/FRP craft.
- The wooden/FRP craft purchased should have been operated exclusively for fishing purposes only.
Financial Assistance to Brackish Water Aquaculture Farms
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to Brackish Water Aquaculture Farms” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for the construction and renovation of the Farm, for the purchase of farming equipment, and for the purchase of feed. Only the farmers having a water spread area of 2 hectares or less can apply to this scheme. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Construction & Renovation of Farm
25% subsidy, limited to ₹2,00,000 per hectare.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Farming Equipment
50% subsidy, limited to ₹1,00,000 per hectare.
Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Feed
25% subsidy of the cost of feed, limited to ₹30,000 per crop per hectare for 2 crops in a year.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a farmer having a water spread area of 2 hectares or less.
- The farms owned by the applicant should be licensed by the Coastal Aquaculture Authority.
Disability Pension - West Bengal
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme 2010 provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities who are unable to work and earn a living. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a disable person with 40% of disability. 
1. The disabled person must be declared unsuitable for physical work by the respective Medical officer with following disabilities :

  - Deaf and Dumb. 
  - Blind. 
  - Orthopedically handicapped.
  - Mentally retarded 
  - Permanently incapacitated.

1. The disabled person is declared unsuitable for physical work by the respective Medical officer.
1. His / Her family income, if any, must not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
1. Residency Duration

  - The applicant must be a citizen of India and a resident of West Bengal. **(OR)**

  - The disabled person should have been a resident of the state of West Bengal for at least 10 years at the time of applying for the pension. **(OR)**  - For disabled persons below 10 years old, the period of residence will be limited to the time span covered by the date of birth and the date of submission of the application.
Manabik Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
"Manabik" Scheme was launched by the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal. This scheme is designed to provide financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. The aim is to assist individuals in maintaining a reasonable standard of living despite their inability to engage in gainful employment.

Benefits:
Sanctioned Pensioner will be supported by Rs ₹1,000/- per Month through DBT mode at Pensioners Bank Account.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a disable person with 50% of disability. 
1. Applicant must be a resident of the state namely West Bengal for not less than 10 Years on the date of making application for Pension.
1. Family income of the beneficiary should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- (One thousand) per month.
1. The differently abled person should be declared unsuitable for physical work by the respective Medical officer.
Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories under "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre"
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Grant of 50% Subsidy for the Purchase of Aquarium and Its Accessories" is a Sub-Component under the scheme "Development of Freshwater Aquaculture and Setting up of Aquarium, Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre”. The scheme is extended to all the regions of the Union territory of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective to propagate the importance of aquarium keeping and to inculcate the art of aquarium keeping among the general public.

Benefits:
The department has assessed the unit cost for the aquarium and its accessories at ₹ 7,000 per unit. 
The aquarium proposed to be issued to the beneficiaries consists of one aquarium/moulded aquarium, one stand, one power filter, one air pump, two numbers of 1’ tube lights, 10 kgs. of gravel, 9 numbers of gold fishes, 1 number of 100 grams fish food pocket and one number of scoop net.

Pattern of Assistance (in ₹)
Unit cost: 7,000 (Maximum)* 
50% subsidy by Government: 3,500 (Maximum)* 
50% and above the cost of an aquarium to be paid by the beneficiary to the Secretary/Administrator of PSFCF/ KFCMU/ Fishermen Co-operative Societies in Mahe and Yanam: 3,500 (Maximum)* 
* May vary from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union territory of Puducherry by domicile or by birth.
- The applicant should have attained 18 years of age.
- The applicant or their family member should not have benefited under the scheme previously. 
- The applicant should possess a pucca house/commercial place to keep an aquarium.
Old Age Pension
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
In 2010, the West Bengal state government, through the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, launched a compassionate initiative called the &quot;Old Age Pension&quot; scheme. The West Bengal Disability Pension Scheme provides financial assistance to persons who are above 60 years and unable to work and earn a living.

Benefits:
₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal State.
  - Applicant must be 60 years old or above, but in the case of physically and mentally handicapped individuals, the age limit for eligibility is 55 years.
  - Applicant should not have any relation capable of providing financial support (here “relation” means: Son/ Grand Son/ Husband/Wife/ Unmarried daughter/ Parents).
  - The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
  - The applicant should not be a recipient of any other Government pension.
  - The applicant should be residing in the State for not less than ten years on the date of making the application.

> ***Note:***


  - The State Government may relax the residency condition in cases where undue hardship is caused.
  - When only the year of birth is known, 1st July of that year or when the month is only known, 16th day of the month is to be taken as the date of birth.
Supply of Dhotis and Sarees to Scheduled Caste (SC) People
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Supply of Dhotis and Sarees to Scheduled Caste (SC) People” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry is introduced to provide clothing items (lungi, shirt, saree, blouse, etc) to the Yellow/Red Ration Card Holders from the Scheduled Caste (SC) Category residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Benefits:
Each male member of the family is supplied with a lungi and shirt bit.
Each female member of the family is supplied with a saree and a blouse.
The benefits are provided annually.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be 18 years or above in age.
- The applicant should have his/her name included in the yellow/red ration card supplied by the Civil Supplies Department.
- The applicant should have continuous residence in Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 24,000/-.
Scheme of Pension for Eminent Sports Persons
Category: Sports & Culture, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The scheme “Scheme of Pension for Eminent Sports Persons” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Punjab to provide pensions to eminent veteran sportsmen who have excelled at the International level during their youth and made the nation proud. This is one of the most important schemes of Punjab State Sports Council in the realm of sports. It has been designed to give a clear-cut message to all those talented sportspersons who want to become champions at the International level that the Punjab State Sports Council would back appreciation of their achievements with concrete lifetime assistance in the form of pension. The need for assured monthly income through annuity for outstanding sports persons has become imperative due to the fact that sports persons spend the prime of their youth in pursuit of intensive training, sacrificing other beneficial opportunities normally available. The assured monthly income will be compensation for the opportunities spurned by them in pursuit of their high ambition and achievement in sports.
> **Duration of Pension:**

The award of pension under this scheme shall be for life and after their death their wives/husbands or old parents as the case may be, will be entitled for the pension continuously.

Benefits:
The amount of pension for participation in competitions at various levels shall be as under:
Sl. No.
Competitions Levels
Monthly Pension Amount
1
Olympic Games
₹1000/-
2
Official World Cup
₹1000/-
3
Davis Cup in Tennis
₹1000/-
4
Test Matches/One Day International in Cricket
₹1000/-
5
Commonwealth Games
₹600/-
6
Asian Games
₹600/-
Mode Of Payment:
The payment will be sent to the pensioners through cross Bank Cheque into their Bank Accounts.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The candidates seeking pension under this scheme should have represented National teams in the following competitions:-
•	Olympic Games
•	Official World Cup
•	Commonwealth Games
•	Asian Games
•	Davis Cup in Tennis
•	Test matches/one day international in cricket
2.	This benefit shall be admissible to candidates who attain the age of 40 years.
3.	All the veteran sportsmen/women belonging to Punjab (Punjab Domicile) who have brought laurels to the National/State will be eligible for pension from the Punjab State Sports Council, irrespective of the fact whether they have represented the State of Punjab in National Games or not, before participation in the above mentioned international games.
4.	The veteran sportsmen/women getting any sports pension from Govt. of India will also be eligible for pension under this scheme from Punjab State Sports Council.
Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme. The government of Tamil Nadu under the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment announced a scheme whereby women travelers can travel without paying any fare in government-run normal-fare buses (for short distances of up to 30 kilometers) in cities and towns in the state. Women are issued zero tickets (a fareless ticket) when they travel in these buses. Among the women passengers who use the Zero-Ticket Travel Scheme (ZTBT), around 52% of them are below the age of 40. The fact that more than 48% of women users are more than 40 years of age indicates the extent to which this scheme benefits older women. There are no major differences in these proportions across districts.
ZTBT Scheme users are those with educational qualifications of less than fifth grade (5 years of school education). They comprise almost 44% of the sample users

Benefits:
Free bus travel in Tamil Nadu government buses. 
No Need to Pay any Fare up to 30 Kilometers.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Only women will be eligible.
- Women should be permanent Residents of Tamil Nadu.
- There is a travel limit of 30-kilometers.
Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to extend a helping hand by way of a monthly financial assistance of ₹ 500/- to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from TB/Cancer to meet out the medical expenses.

Benefits:
₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant should be a Old Age Pensioner or a Destitute Pensioner.
- The applicant should be suffering from T.B./Cancer.
Grant of House Construction Subsidy to Scheduled Caste People
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of House Construction Subsidy to Scheduled Caste People” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided house construction subsidy.

Benefits:
The subsidy amount of ₹4,00,000/- is granted in 3 Instalments as follows:
                       1st Installment of ₹1,50,000/- on possession of vacant house site.
                       2nd Installment of ₹1,50,000/-.
                       3rd Installment of ₹1,00,000/-.
The building materials worth ₹1,00,000/- will also be provided.
* The number of beneficiaries to be covered every year will be completed according to the physical target earmarked in the action Plan.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native or a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
- The applicant should not possess a house.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or from Other Economically Backward Class. > **For Scheduled Caste**


- The applicant should have a house site of an area of 450 sq.ft to build the house.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-. > **For Other Economically Backward Class**


- The applicant should have a house site granted by Adi Dravidar Welfare Department.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000/-.
Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of Marriage Allowance to the Widow's Daughter (GMAWD)” is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to provide financial support to widows for the marriage of their daughters. Eligible widows can receive ₹25,000/- to cover marriage expenses. The scheme is implemented through Puducherry's Department of Women and Child Development.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹25,000/- for marriage expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a widow with an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/-.
2. The widow should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth or continuous residence of 5 years or more.
3. The allowance is applicable only for the first marriage of the bride.
4. The marriage must be performed in accordance with the law.
5. The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
6. The age of the bride should be above 18, and the bridegroom's age should be above 21.
"Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective to increase marine fish production by extending subsidies for the procurement of annual premiums for insurance coverage paid by the registered mechanized boat operators.

Benefits:
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹ 20,000 per boat on annual insurance premium.
The rate of subsidy/maximum limit may be revised by the Government from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants. 
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department. 
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. 
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application. 
- The applicant should possess a registered mechanized boat. 
- The applicant should have insured the boat on an annual basis with the authorized insurance company.
Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Reimbursement of Tuition Fees for Typewriting and Shorthand Courses for Children of Widows” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to encourage the children of widows to pursue Typewriting and Shorthand courses and facilitate the reimbursement of the course fees.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹ 50/- per month, as a reimbursement of the tuition fees.
*The reimbursement shall be allowed only for a maximum period of ten months for a course and for the first attempt only.
*The reimbursement shall be allowed only for any two children of the widow.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000.
- The child of the widow should be a Student.
- The child of the widow should be enrolled in an approved recognised by the Government of Tamilnadu/Government of Kerala/Government of Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of technical examinations.
- The child should have passed/appeared for SSLC/Matriculation or any other equivalent examination recognized by the Education Department, Puducherry.
- The child of the widow should be studying typewriting and/or shorthand.
- Upto two dependent children of a widow are eligible.
- The widow should not have been receiving assistance/grant under any other scheme being implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Puducherry.
"Conversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea Fishing" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Conversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea Fishing" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of increasing marine fish production by extending financial grants for the conversion/modernization of mechanized boats for deep-sea fishing.

Benefits:
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹ 2,50,000 per boat linked to bank finance.
*The rate of subsidy/maximum limit may be revised by the Government from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants. 
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department. 
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. 
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application. 
- The mechanized boat should be registered. 
- The hull should be extended above 47 feet of overall length procured and fixed with a new hydraulic winch, steel ropes, global positioning system, echo sounder, inbuilt insulated ice-box, life savings appliances, etc.
- The applicant must have obtained a provisional loan sanction order from the bank.
Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
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The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme by the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment  of the Tamil Nadu Government for School Students. Breakfast will be provided to primary school children from 1st to 5th standard studying in Government schools on all school working days. In the first phase, Corporations, Municipalities, and Panchayats were selected based on the high prevalence of Anemia as per NHFS-5 data, economically backward blocks as per SBGF, habitations of the Tribal population, and inaccessibility of the areas, which will be covered under this scheme. At present 1,14,095 primary school children studying in 1545 Government schools will be covered under the scheme a total cost of ₹33.56 crores which will be extended to remaining schools in a phased manner.

Benefits:
The following benefits will be provided to Students of Primary Schools under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme:-
Free Breakfast will be provided to all Primary School Students.
Breakfast has 13 Types of Food Items which will be distributed among Students.
Free Breakfast will be distributed daily from Monday to Friday on School Working Days.

Days
Menu Type
Breakfast Food Items
Monday
Uppama Type
Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Vermicelli Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Rice Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Tuesday
Khichadi Type
Rava Vegetable Kitchadi.
Vermicelli Vegetable Kitchadi.
Sorghum Vegetable Kitchadi.
Wheat Rava Vegetable Kitchadi.
Wednesday
Pongal Type
Rava Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.
Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.
Thursday
Uppama Type
Vermicelli Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Rice Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
Friday
Sweet Type
Sweet Pongal.
Rava Kesari.
Vermicelli Kesari.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Benefit will be provided only to Students.
- Students should be Studying in the Government of Tamil Nadu Schools.
- Students of Class 1st to Class 5th will only be eligible.
Matritva, Shishu Evam Baalika Madad Yojana
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The "Matritva, Shishu Evam Baalika Madad Yojana" is a scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to provide financial assistance to construction worker women and wives of construction workers in the state during pregnancy and childbirth. The aim of this scheme is to ensure safe and healthy pregnancies and deliveries for women. The objective of the scheme is to provide nutritious food to the newborn babies of eligible beneficiaries working in building and other construction processes from their birth till they complete 02 years of age and to the wives of registered female workers and registered male workers after delivery. Along with this, the objective of the scheme is to create positive thinking in the society towards the birth of girls and to give positive results by encouraging legal system like adult marriage.

Benefits:
Matritva Hitlabh (Maternity benefits)
Registered male workers: ₹6,000/- lump sum.
Female workers for institutional delivery: 3 months' minimum wage equivalent + ₹1,000/- medical bonus.
Female workers for miscarriage: 6 weeks' minimum wage equivalent.
Female workers for sterilization: 2 weeks' minimum wage equivalent.

Shishu Hitlabh (Child benefits)
For son: ₹20,000/- lump sum.
For daughter: ₹25,000/- lump sum.
For first or second daughter, or legally adopted daughter: ₹25,000/- fixed deposit (matures if unmarried at 18).
For handicapped daughter: ₹50,000/- fixed deposit (matures if unmarried at 18).

Eligibility Criteria:
**Matritva Hitlabh (Maternity benefits):**

1. Beneficiary women must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
1. Beneficiary women must be a registered construction worker.
1. Beneficiary women must be above 18 years of age.
1. Benefits will be provided only to the first two deliveries of the worker. **Shishu Hitlabh (Child benefits)**

1. First girl child born in the family (up to one girl child).
1. Second girl child only if both first and second child are girls.
1. If more than one girl child in first and second delivery, all girls are eligible.
1. Applies to legally adopted girl child (first girl only) in childless families.
1. Birth of girl child must be registered.
1. Girl must remain unmarried until 18 to receive fixed deposit.
1. Benefits will not be provided eligible if recipient of another similar government scheme.
Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹12,000/- as follows:
The pre-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery.
The post-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery. 
* The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 3 years.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be a woman.
- The applicant should be pregnant.
- The applicant should apply from 6 months of pregnancy and within 3 months from the date of delivery.
- The annual income of the applicant and spouse should not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/-.
- The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.
Cash Award (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The “Cash Award” scheme was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, cash awards shall be given to the three male &amp; three female children of the registered construction workers in each district to those students who score 75% or above, 65% or less than 75%, and 55% or less than 65% mark in HSLC, AHM and H.S. examinations.

Benefits:
The cash awards shall be given to the children of the beneficiaries who score 75% or above, 65% or less than 75%, and 55% or less than 65% mark @ ₹5,000/-, ₹4,000/- and ₹3,500/- respectively in HSLC, AHM, and H.S. examinations.
The Board offers cash awards to three male and three female children of the beneficiaries in each district.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant student should be a permanent resident of Assam.
   1. The applicant’s parent should be engaged in any building &amp; other construction work.
   1. The applicant’s parent should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The parent of the applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
   1. To avail of the benefits of the scheme, students must have obtained a minimum of 55% or above in the HSLC, AHM, and H.S. examinations.
Group Insurance for Differently Abled Person Government Employees
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Group Insurance for Differently Abled Person Government Employees" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, in the case of death due to accident while in service the sum insured will be given to the family of the deceased employee.

Benefits:
In case of death due to accident while in service the sum insured as follows will be given to the family of the deceased employee:
Group A: 
₹ 1,20,000/-.
Group B: 
₹ 60,000/-.
Group C: 
₹ 30,000/-.
Group D: 
₹ 15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
- The applicant should be a government servant.
Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The Uttar Pradesh Gambhir Bimari Sahayata Yojana is a government-funded scheme that provides financial assistance to such construction workers who are not covered under "Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana" and "Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana" in the UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Benefits will be provided to the family member of the construction worker in case of illness, for treatment in any government hospital or autonomous hospital of the Government of India or Uttar Pradesh Government or such hospitals which have been empanelled by the National Health Authority of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana or SACHIS (State Agency For Comprehensive Health Insurance and Integrated Services) functioning at the state level.

Benefits:
Full reimbursement of an amount equivalent to the benefit payable under Ayushman Bharat Scheme on treatment in government/autonomous hospitals or SACHIS empaneled hospitals.
In case of medical/surgical treatment, advance amount can also be paid to the hospital after the hospital gives the estimate for the treatment.
No maximum amount is fixed.
The scheme covers the cost of treatment for a variety of serious illnesses, including:
Heart surgery.
Kidney transplant.
Liver transplant.
Brain surgery.
Changing the knees of the legs.
Cancer treatment.
HIV AIDS disease.
Eye surgery.
Stone Surgery.
Appendix surgery.
Hydrocele surgery.
Surgery for breast cancer in women.
Surgery for cervical cancer.
Also cover the diseases which comes under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan-mantri Jan-arogya Yojana and Mukhya-mantri Jan-arogya Yojana. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered workers under labor department. 
1. Beneficiary can not get the similar type of government scheme benefits like Pradhan Mantri Jan-Arogya Yojana and Chief Minister Jan-Arogya Yojana.
1. Only below family members are covered

  - Self.
  - Depended parents.
  - Spouse (Husband/Wife).
  - Daughter.
  - Son (only if below 21 years of age)
Maternity Benefit (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme “Maternity Benefit” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the registered women beneficiaries as maternity benefits during the period of maternity. This benefit shall be allowed twice only.

Benefits:
The registered woman beneficiary shall be given ₹20,000/- each as maternity benefit during the period of maternity.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
   1. The applicant should be a woman worker.
   1. The applicant should be engaged in any building &amp; other construction work.
   1. The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The applicant should have an active membership with the Board.
   1. The benefit under this scheme shall be given for the birth of two children only.
Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development &amp; Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, “Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana” aims to provide financial support to the senior citizens of Jharkhand who do not have any stable source of income or their  income is not enough to support them or is insufficient. It is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, so the pension amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.
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Benefits:
Amount
: ₹ 1,000/- per month to the eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
   1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
   1. The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card.
   1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
   1. The applicant or their spouse should not be a Retired or permanently employed in Central and State Government or in public sector undertakings.
   1. The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from Central and State Government or from public sector undertakings.
   1. Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee.
Award of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Award of Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to benefit the students who are studying at the Post-matric level or Post-Secondary stage to complete their education.

Benefits:
Admissable fee fixed by Fee Committee. Reimbursement charged by the institution and award of maintenance allowance for hostlers or day scholars.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be a student studying at the Post-Matric level or Post Secondary Stage.
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.
- The annual income should not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/-.
Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Supply of Sarees and Dhoties to Differently Abled Persons” is launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, free dhothies and sarees or equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer are provided to the differently abled persons who are benefited under the monthly financial assistance schemes in lieu of Diwali / Pongal / local regional festivals.

Benefits:
Free Dhothies and Sarees or Equivalent Direct Benefit Transfer during Diwali / Pongal / local regional festivals.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/- per annum.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
- The applicant should be 18 years or above in age.
- The applicant should have registered their name in the local anganwadi centre.
- The applicant should be a recipient of Financial Assistance from the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry.
Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Supply of Radio to the Blind Persons" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, a radio is provided to the blind person for recreation. In order to be eligible, the applicant should have disability of 40% or above, and should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Benefits:
A radio is provided to the blind person for recreation.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant should be blind.
- The applicant should have disability of 40% or above.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
"Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the coconut farmers are provided financial assistance through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode for the Laying of the Demonstration Plot, and for the Construction of the Organic Manure Unit.

Benefits:
Laying of Demonstration Plot (LoDP): 
Financial assistance @ ₹ 35,000/‐ Ha in two annual instalments.
Construction of Organic Manure Unit: 
Financial assistance @ ₹ 40,000/‐ to ₹ 60,000/‐ per Unit on Pro‐rata basis. Unit size of 1200 cubic feet to 150 cubic feet (60 x 8 x 2.5 ft to 15 x 5 x 2 ft).
The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Eligibility Criteria:
All categories of coconut farmers with farmer's identity cards/ authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden" by the Coconut Development Board
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden (R&R)" by the Coconut Development Board was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the coconut farmers are provided financial assistance through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode for the cutting & removal, replanting, and for integrated management practices.

Benefits:
Cutting & Removal
 @ ₹ 1,000/‐ per palm subject to a maximum of ₹ 32,000/ per hectare.  
Assistance for Replanting
 @ ₹ 40 per seedling subject to a maximum of ₹ 4,000.
Integrated Management Practices
 @ ₹ 17,500/‐ per hectare in two annual installments, for upto 4 hectares per farmer.
Seasonality: Annually.

Eligibility Criteria:
All categories of coconut farmers with farmer's identity cards/ authenticated land records/documents are eligible.