pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Matsya Pokhari Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The "Machha Chasa Pain Nua Pokhari Khola Yojana (Matsya Pokhari Yojana)" was launched by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to create additional water bodies for intensive aquaculture in inland sector through excavation of new tanks/ponds and income and employment generation through promotion of freshwater aquaculture. > ***Implementation Target and Area of Operation:***

The scheme was implemented in the State of Odisha. The district wise annual target shall be communicated by the Director of Fisheries at the beginning of the financial year. The target is interchangeable depending on the progress made by the DLOs.

Benefits:
The following tank model/ models shall be executed by the beneficiary:
Model
Specification of Tank/Pond
Unit Cost (₹)
Subsidy Assistance (₹) General (40%)
Subsidy Assistance (₹) SC/ST/Women (50%)
A.
Capital Cost



1.
New tank of excavated area of 0.20 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹1,40,000/-
₹56,000/-
₹70,000/-
2.
New tank of excavated area of 0.30 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹2,10,000/-
₹84,000/-
₹1,05,000/-
3.
New tank of excavated area of 0.40 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹2,80,000/-
₹1,12,000/-
₹1,40,000/-
4. 
New tank of excavated area of 0.50 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹3,50,000/-
₹1,40,000/-
₹1,75,000/-
5.
New tank of excavated area of 0.60 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹4,00,000/-
₹1,68,000/-
₹2,10,000/-
6.
New tank of excavated area of 0.70 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹4,90,000/-
₹1,96,000/-
₹2,45,000/-
7.
New tank of excavated area of 0.80 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹5,60,000/-
₹2,24,000/-
₹2,80,000/-
8.
New tank of excavated area of 0.90 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹6,30,000/-
₹2,52,000/-
₹3,15,000/-
9.
New tank of excavated area of 1.00 ha having 6 Feet depth
₹7,00,000/-
₹2,80,000/-
₹3,50,000/-
B.
Input Costs



1.
Input cost for one crop cycle (seed, feed, fertilizer, medicine, etc.) for 1.00 Ha water area (Annexure-I)
₹1,50,000/-
₹60,000/-
₹75,000/-

Total (1.00 ha tank)
₹8,00,000
/-
₹3,40,000
/-
₹4,25,000
/-

NOTE: 
40% subsidy shall be provided to the General category and 50% to SC/ST/Woman categories of beneficiaries as per the scheme.
The subsidy was released in two installments to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT, by the DFO. Fifty percent (50%) of e the tank excavation work is completed and the remaining 50% of the subsidy shall be released after stocking advanced-sized fingerlings.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Odisha.  
1. The applicant should possess identity and residential proof including an Aadhar card.
1. The applicant should have a bank account in his/her name in the State of Odisha.
1. The applicant should have requisite land free from all encumbrances. 
1. The pond area must be between 0.2 to 2.00 hectares with a minimum water depth of 6 feet.
1. Previous beneficiaries of similar subsidies are eligible for additional subsidies up to a total of 2 hectares.
Death Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The "Death Benefit'' scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour and Employment Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance to the nominee(s) of the beneficiary as death benefit for both natural and accidental death.

Benefits:
For Natural Death:
 ₹1,00,000/-.
For Accidental death:
 ₹2,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction 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 not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a nominee of a deceased registered member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Odisha.
  - The member should have lost his/her life due to death.
Scheme for Maternity Benefit
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
The Scheme for Maternity Benefit was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered female construction workers or the wife of a male registered construction worker after delivery or in case of miscarriage, with a maximum of two claims per lifetime for each beneficiary.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Delivery:
Amount ₹8,000/- to female registered construction workers after delivery or the wife of a male registered construction worker.
Maximum twice in a lifetime.

Financial Assistance for Miscarriage:
Amount ₹4,000/- to female registered construction workers or the wife of registered construction workers.
Maximum twice in a lifetime.

Maternity Leave with Pay:
Maximum 3 months for female registered construction workers who have been working for not less than one year.
NOTE:
 As per the unskilled minimum rate of wages for the building and other construction workers notified by the Labour Department, Govt. of Tripura.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a female registered construction worker or wife of a male construction worker. 
1. The registered construction worker must be a beneficiary for not less than one year continuously to get a maternity benefit and paid maternity leave.
1. The registered construction worker can get this assistance only twice. 
1. The registered construction workers should not have any dues payable to the Board.
1. The registered women construction workers or wife of male construction worker already have two children are not eligible to get assistance.
Scheme for Financial Assistance in Case of Death
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
The "Scheme for Financial Assistance in Case of Death" scheme was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department Tripura. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the nominee or spouse or dependent of the deceased registered beneficiary. The registered beneficiary will apply in the prescribed form through electronically.

Benefits:
One time grant in case of natural death : ₹2,00,000/-
One time grant, if the death is due to accident during the course of employment: ₹4,00,000/- 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a nominee, spouse, or dependent of the deceased registered worker. 
1. The registered construction workers should not have any dues payable to the Board.
1. Application shall be submitted within 1 year of death.
1. If the registered beneficiary is covered under Group Life Insurance scheme, is taken by the Board, death benefit as envisaged in this scheme will not apply.
Grant for the Purchase of Working Tools (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Tool Purchase Grant for the Construction Workers” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall make one time reimbursement to each beneficiary who is registered with the Board for purchasing tools on production of original bill/ voucher.

Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance:
 ₹4,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction 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 not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - The applicant should be registered for a period of one year or more under the board.
  - The items purchased by the beneficiary must be related to his/her nature of job/ occupation or trade as mentioned in the Identity Card.
Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students&quot; scheme, implemented by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, free books and stationery are provided to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students who are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at government colleges. Eligible students receive books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, free books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year are provided to SC/ST students studying in government colleges in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a regular student.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The applicant should be studying in a government college.
   1. The applicant should be pursuing either a graduation or post-graduation course.
Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students&quot; scheme was started by the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on 08.09.2008. The objective of the scheme is to provide hostel facilities to such disabled students who are taking admission in class 11th and above on a regular basis and in case of hostel facilities are not available in schools/colleges, by renting private buildings.
     Under this scheme, the expenditure on electricity and water in each hostel will be borne by the government at the rate of ₹1,000/- per month. If the expenditure is more than this, the additional amount will be borne equally by the students. Only house rent, electricity, and water tax shall be borne by the Social Justice Department. Utensils, equipment, furniture, ration, water, cleaning, newspaper, sweeper, etc. rest of the arrangements will have to be made by the students themselves. The Department has no liability for this.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the following benefits are provided to the eligible students who are not getting hostel facility from schools/colleges:
Rental Assistance:
 Beneficiaries receive ₹750/- per month for renting a student home, the District Officer or Social Justice will approve.
Utility Support:
 Students are given ₹1,000/- per month to cover electricity and water charges for the student home.
Rent Approval:
 The District Collector approves a student home rent of up to ₹1,500/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a person with a disability, with a disability percentage of 40 or more.
   1. The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or higher at any recognized government or private educational institution.
   1. The student should be enrolled as a regular student in a minimum two-year diploma course at a Government Higher Secondary School, College, or Polytechnic College.
   1. The annual income of the applicant&#39;s parents or guardians must not exceed ₹96,000/-.

**Note 1**: To avail of student home facilities, there must be at least 5 girls or 5 boys students.
**Note 2:** Hostels for boys and girls will be in separate buildings.
**Note 3:** Disability above 40% as defined in Section-2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
**Note 4:** Principals of Government/Non-Government Institutions will be competent to grant admission.
**Note 5:** Students eligible for or already receiving a post-matriculation scholarship, who have an excellent character and are committed to fulfilling the scheme’s requirements, will receive the post-matriculation scholarship at the hostel rate only.
**Note 6:** The students of the hostel are not eligible for any state scholarship.
Scholarship for Children of Deceased/Disabled/Retired Government Employees
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scholarship for Children of Deceased/Disabled/Retired Government Employees&quot; was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to motivate children of government employees who are deceased, retired, or disabled. Under this scheme, scholarships ranging from ₹50/- to ₹250/- are provided to children of these government employees who are studying in Class 1 to Class 12 in government schools. To be eligible, students should not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship and must have passed their previous class.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships will be given at the following rates:-
Class 1 to 5:
   ₹50/- per year for Boys and Girls students
Class 6 to 8:
   ₹120/- per year for Boys and Girls students
Class 9 to 12: 
 ₹250/- per year for Boys and Girls students
Note:
 The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should be studying in Class 1 to Class 12.
   1. The student should be studying at a government school in Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should be the child of a deceased, disabled, or retired government employee.
   1. The student should not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship.
   1. The student must have passed the previous class.
Student Welfare Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Student Welfare Scheme&quot; was launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, with the objective of providing assistance to economically weaker Scheduled Tribe students to meet their emergency needs in special circumstances. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class 1 to 10 in cases of urgency or emergency, such as the treatment of special diseases like cancer, TB, and heart diseases. It also covers participation in special events such as art, cultural, intellectual, scientific, and sports activities, the purchase of tricycles for handicapped students, any emergency situation or untimely calamity, and in the event of death.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for the following:
•	
For participation in special events such as art, cultural, intellectual, and scientific activities:
 ₹3,000/-
•	
For tricycles for disabled students:
 ₹3,000/-
•	
In case of untimely calamity or any emergency situation:
 ₹25,000/-
•	
For special diseases such as cancer, TB, and heart disease, etc.:
 ₹10,000/-
•	
In case of death:
 ₹25,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a student.
2.	The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
3.	The student should be studying in Class 1 to 10.
4.	The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
5.	The student should be enrolled in a government or accredited and approved educational institution/school.
6.	A student who has not received financial support from any other government scheme is eligible for this scheme.
Note: Any aspect which is supported by any scheme availed, that aspect will not be provided by this scheme
Cycle Distribution Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme &quot;Cycle Distribution Scheme&quot; is implemented by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide cycles to village girls students to continue their education. Under this scheme, tribal girl students in Class 11th who travel more than 2 km to reach school and did not receive a bicycle in Class 9th are given a cash amount equivalent to the cost of a bicycle.
**Objective:**
The objective of the scheme is to reduce the dropout rate and promote the continuation of education for scheduled tribe girls in higher secondary schools. It aims to ensure that all scheduled tribe girls in the state continue their education beyond class 10, even if they need to enroll in higher secondary schools located in other villages.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a cash amount equal to the cost of the cycle credited directly to the bank account of the applicant.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
   1. The girl student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The girl student should be studying in Class 11.
   1. The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The girl student who did not receive a cycle in Class 9 is eligible under the scheme.
   1. The girl student should travel more than 2 km to reach her school.
   1. There is no restriction on the annual family income of the student.
State Government SC Scholarship (Class 1 to 10)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;State Government SC Scholarship (Class 1 to 10)&quot; scheme, launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to improve the educational status of Scheduled Caste students by providing financial assistance. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Scheduled Caste girl students in Classes 1 to 5, and to both boys and girls in the Scheduled Caste category in Classes 6 to 10. To be eligible, students must be domicile of Madhya Pradesh and belong to the Scheduled Caste category. There is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships for Scheduled Caste students are provided at the following rates:
Class 1 to 5:
 ₹250/- per year (for girls only)
Class 6 to 8:
 ₹200/- per year (for boys) and ₹600/- per year (for girls)
Class 9 to 10:
 ₹600/- per year (for boys) and ₹1,200/- per year (for girls)
Note: 
The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. Girl students from Class 1 to 5 and all students (both boys and girls) from Class 6 to 10 are eligible for the benefits under the scheme.
   1. There is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.

**Note 1:** One-time failure in a class is allowed.
**Note 2:** There is no need to reapply for renewal within the same level (Class 1 to 10).
Marriage Grant to Orphan Daughter of Ex-Servicemen
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The &quot;Marriage Grant to Orphan Daughter of Ex-Servicemen&quot; scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹51,000/- is provided for the marriage of each dependent orphan daughter of an ex-serviceman, for up to two daughters, who are at least 18 years old.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹51,000/‐ is given for the marriage of orphan daughters of ex-servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should be a dependent orphan daughter of an ex-serviceman.
   1. The orphan daughter should be at least 18 years old.
   1. Assistance is available for up to two orphan daughters of an ex-serviceman.
Maternity Benefit (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Maternity Benefit” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of maternity benefits to the female beneficiaries subject to a maximum of two children who  are registered beneficiaries for a period of more than one year under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
<br>

Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance:
 ₹8,000/- to ₹10,000/- per Child.
For eligible beneficiaries under “Mamata” being implemented by W&CD Department: 
₹15,000/- (₹10,000/- under OB&OCWW Board and ₹5,000/- under “Mamata”).
Note:
 Assistance shall be given for a maximum of two children.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction 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 not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be female.
  - The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - The applicant should be registered for a period of one year or more under the board.
  - The applicant should be pregnant.
Skill Development Training - 15 Days Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training Programme at Work Site 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Telangana

Details:
The "Skill Development Training - 15 Days Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Training Programme at Work Site" was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department, Telangana. The scheme offers a 15-day Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) training programme for registered construction workers. The programme aims to enhance the employability of workers, ensuring they meet industry standards and are better equipped for future opportunities. > **Trades Offered:** 


- Masonry
- Bar Bending
- Plumbing & Sanitation
- Electrical House Wiring
- Painting 
- Welding 
- Drywall 
- False Ceiling 
- Building Carpentry
- Formwork Carpentry

Benefits:
Stipend: 
₹35/- per hour per trainee.

Duration: 
120 hours spread over 15 days.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker must be registered with the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The worker's age should be between 18-45 years old.
1. The worker should have knowledge of Telugu, Hindi, and English language. 
1. The worker should be engaged in the respective trades: Masonry, Bar Bending, Plumbing & Sanitation, Electrical House Wiring, Painting, Welding, Dry wall & False ceiling, Building Carpentry, and Formwork carpentry.
Leave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The &quot;Leave Travelling Concession 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 a certain amount as leave travel concession to the registered construction workers for journeys to religious/ historical places in India or visiting their hometown.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
An amount of ₹2000/- as Leave Travelling Concession (LTC).
Note:
The benefit of L.T.C shall be granted after the return from the journey on submitting Self-declaration/ proof online through the Labour Inspector/Labour Enforcement Officer of the area or through the nearest Suvidha Kendra.
In the event of any incident during the journey, he will not be entitled to any compensation under this scheme.


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 member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
  - The applicant shall be eligible for L.T.C. for journeys of religious/ historical places in India or visiting home town within the last two years.
Mukhyamantri - Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Mukhyamantri - Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana" scheme was launched by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to give economic freedom to women in the state age group of 21 to 65 years, improving their health and nutrition and strengthening their decisive role in the family. The women will get a financial benefit of ₹1,500/- through direct benefit transfer (DBT).

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹1,500/- per month. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra state.
1. The applicant's age should be between 21-65 years.
1. The applicant should have their bank account with an Aadhaar link.
1. The annual income of the applicant's family should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. 
1. Outsourced employees, voluntary workers, and contract workers with income up to ₹2,50,000/- are eligible.
1. The applicant should be any one of the following:



  - Married Woman 
  - Widowed 
  - Divorced Woman
  - Abandoned and Destitute Women 
  - One Unmarried Woman in the family
Tool Kit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The &quot;Tool Kit 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 reimbursement for the purchase of tools related to their profession to registered construction workers who have completed training under the “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
Upto ₹5,000/-.
Note:
A construction worker can get the benefit of the tool kit scheme after every three years.
The financial benefit under the scheme shall be reimbursed after the beneficiary has purchased the tools.

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 member Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Punjab.
  - The applicant should be paying the contribution regularly.
  - The applicant should have received training under the  “Skill Upgradation” or “Recognition of Prior Learning” scheme of the Board.
  - Purchased tools should be relevant to their profession.
Chief Minister Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The &quot;Chief Minister Pension Scheme&quot; was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, in the financial year 2018-19. The scheme targets senior citizens, widows, and abandoned women listed on the basis of the survey list of Social, Economic and Caste Census 2011. This scheme will be an additional scheme of the current Central and State Pension Scheme.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a pension of ₹500/- per month.
Note:
 The pension amount will be directly transferred to the applicant's bank account and will be paid during the first week of each month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
   1. The applicant should be a senior citizen, widow, or abandoned woman.
   1. Senior citizens should be 60 years of age or older.
   1. Widow or abandoned woman should be 18 years of age or older.
   1. In urban areas, the name of the applicant should be listed in the survey list of Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011.
   1. In rural areas, the name of the applicant should be in the list of households having at least one deprivation index in the automatically included index or deprivation index of the survey list of Socio-Economic and Caste Census, 2011.
   1. The applicant must not be receiving pension benefits from any other central or state government pension scheme.
Santwana Scheme - Karnataka
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The "Santwana Scheme" was launched by the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, and implemented by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation. The scheme aims to support people belonging to religious minorities whose houses, and shops have been destroyed due to natural calamity and communal violence. Under this scheme, a loan amount of ₹5,00,000/- max per unit cost will be provided of which 50% loan and 50% subsidy.

Benefits:
Loan Amount:
 Up to ₹5,00,000/- per unit cost.
Subsidy Amount:
 50% of the loan amount is provided as a subsidy, and the remaining 50% is a repayable loan.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the religious minority category of the Karnataka state.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. The family income from all sources should not exceed more than ₹8,00,000/-
1. The applicant's family members should not be employees in the Central or State Government. 
1. The applicant or his/her family should not have availed a loan facility from Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (EXCEPT ARIVU EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME ) in the last five years.
Accident Assistance (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The &quot;Accident 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, every registered construction worker who meets with an accident during the course of employment shall be compensated by the employer under the provisions of the Employee’s Compensation Act, along with a compensation from the Board.
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Benefits:
Death Benefit: 
₹5,00,000/- granted (50% in Fixed Deposit, 50% via cheque/DBT) to the first living nominee.
Permanent Total Disablement Benefit:
 ₹2,00,000/- granted (50% in Fixed Deposit, 50% via cheque/DBT).
Permanent Partial Disablement Benefit: 
₹1,00,000/- granted proportionally (50% in Fixed Deposit, 50% via cheque/DBT).


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.
  - The accident must occur either during the course of employment or outside of work.
Funeral and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The &quot;Funeral and Ex-Gratia&#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, the Board provides financial assistance to the nominee on the event of the death of a registered construction worker. The scheme also provides an ex-gratia payment to help mitigate the financial burden caused by the sudden demise of the worker.
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Benefits:
Funeral Assistance: 
₹4,000/- to cover funeral expenses.
Ex-Gratia Payment:
 ₹71,000/- to provide financial support to the nominee of the deceased.

Eligibility Criteria:
&gt; ***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.

&gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The beneficiary should be a nominee of a deceased registered construction worker Under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Karnataka.
Financial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme) 
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The "Financial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme)" was launched by the Department of Backward Class Welfare, Government of Karnataka, to provide financial assistance to traditional artisans (Panchavrutthi) of the Vishwakarma community in Karnataka. The scheme aims to help these artisans purchase modern tools and upgrade their technological skills to enhance their trade and craftsmanship. The Karnataka Vishwakarma Communities Development Corporation (KVCDC) facilitates this scheme.

Benefits:
Loan Amount:
 Up to ₹80,000/- at an interest rate of 4% per annum.
Subsidy Amount:
 Up to ₹20,000/-.
Total Assistance:
 ₹1,00,000/- (Loan + Subsidy).
Repayment Period:
 The loan is repayable in 34 equal installments over three years, with a grace period of 2 months.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Vishwakarma community.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. The applicant must be engaged in one of the traditional Vishwakarma occupations, including Gold & Silver work, Sculpture, Blacksmith, Woodwork & Handicrafts, or Metallurgy.
1. The applicant or their family members should not have availed of any loan facility from the KVCDC in the previous years.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- Bihar
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The scheme &quot;Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme&quot; is implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to elderly people (women/men) aged 60 years or above belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.
**Objective:**
The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the elderly people of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive monthly pension as follows:
Beneficiaries aged 60 to 79 years: ₹400/- per month
Beneficiaries aged 80 years or above: ₹500/- per month
Note:
 The pension amount is being paid to the beneficiaries under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) process. In this process, the pension amount is paid directly into the accounts of the beneficiaries through PFMS from the state level on the basis of the account number provided by the beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant (Woman/Man) should be a resident of Bihar.
1. The applicant should be a senior citizen.
1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
Scheme for Adolescent Girls- Bihar
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Adolescent Girls&quot; has been implemented in Bihar since 2011 through the Anganwadi centers under the Integrated Child Development Project (ICDS). Under this scheme, adolescent girls aged 11 to 14 years who are not attending school receive a monthly take-home ration along with skill development training. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a funding ratio of 50:50 between the Central and State governments.
The main objective of the scheme is to improve the level of health, nutrition, and education by providing support to adolescent girls so that they can become self-reliant and aware. The objective of this scheme is as follows:-

  - To assist in self-development and empowerment of adolescent girls.
  - To improve their nutrition and health status.
  - To raise awareness about health, hygiene, and nutrition.
  - To reintegrate out-of-school adolescent girls into the formal education system or develop alternative education/skills.
  - To develop their home-based skills and life skills.
  - To provide information and guidance about available public services such as Primary Health Centres, Rural Hospitals/Community Health Centres, Post Offices, Banks, Police Stations, etc.

Benefits:
1.	Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive a monthly take-home ration (THR) along with skill development training.
2.	The following benefits are provided to beneficiaries under both nutritional and non-nutritional items:
Nutritional items:
 Rice, eggs, and soybeans are provided as THR to adolescent girls. Nutritious items are provided for 25 days each month.
Non-nutritional items: 
These include Iron Folic Acid supplements, comprehensive health check-ups and referral services, health and nutrition education, reintegration of out-of-school adolescent girls into the formal education system or mainstreaming through alternative education/skills development, life skills education, home management training, and counseling/guidance for accessing public services.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The beneficiary should be an adolescent girl aged between 11 and 14 years.
   1. The beneficiary should not be currently attending school.
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana&quot; is initiated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, an incentive amount is provided to minority students who pass the Intermediate/Matriculation/Fauquania/Maulvi examinations with first-class marks from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board. The incentive amount is transferred directly to the students&#39; bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible students receive the following incentive amounts:
Minority students who pass the Matriculation/Fauquania exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board are awarded ₹10,000/-.
Minority (Muslim) girl students who pass the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first-class marks from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board are awarded ₹15,000/-.
Bengali-speaking students who pass the Matriculation exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board are awarded ₹10,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2.	The applicant should be a student.
3.	The student should belong to a minority community.
4.	The student should meet one of the following educational qualifications:

  - The student has passed the Matriculation/Fauquania exam with a first division from the Bihar School Examination Board or the Bihar Madrasa Education Board.
  - A Muslim girl student has passed the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first class from the Bihar School Examination Board or the Bihar Madrasa Education Board.
  - A Bengali-speaking student has passed the Matriculation exam with a first division from the Bihar School Examination Board.
Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to farmers by offering a subsidy for manually operated plant protection equipment. Farmers who raise seed farms with pulse crops are eligible to receive this subsidy.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 A subsidy of 50% on the cost of equipment or ₹800/- whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should raise seed farms with Pulses crop.
Organizing Block Demonstration Through Department And Also Through TNAU
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme “Organizing Block Demonstration Through Department And Also Through TNAU” by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu is designed to promote maize cultivation through block demonstrations conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). Farmers in select districts of Tamil Nadu can participate. It provides ₹4,000/- per demonstration for 1-hectare plots. Special focus is given to small, marginal, SC/ST, and women farmers.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
₹4,000/- per demonstration of 1 Hectare plot each.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should grow maize in the following districts: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi.

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Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to farmers by subsidizing 50% of the cost of gypsum material and transportation costs. The subsidy is available to farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department of Agriculture.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
50% of the cost of material plus transport limited to ₹750/- per ha whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be engaged in seed production.
  - The beneficiary should produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department.
Organizing Block Demonstration
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Organizing Block Demonstration” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides subsidy to promote best agricultural practices to farmers who cultivate seed farms with Pulses crops. The subsidy covers 50% of the input costs or ₹2,000/- per demonstration, whichever is less.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
A subsidy of 50% on the cost of inputs required to layout the demonstration of 5 hectare each or ₹2,000/- whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The beneficiary should cultivate seed farms with Pulses crops.
Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityaqta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The scheme &quot;Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityakta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana&quot; has been operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, since the financial year 2006-07. The objective of this scheme is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the state government provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women to strengthen their economic condition and make them self-reliant.
Note: 
The grant amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank accounts through RTGS/DBT.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2.	The applicant should be a Muslim woman from a minority community.
3.	The Muslim woman should fall under one of the following categories:
•	Divorced 
•	Abandoned by her husband for more than 2 years 
•	Husband is completely mentally handicapped 
4.	The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 and 50 years.
5.	The applicant&#39;s annual family income should be less than ₹4,00,000/-.
6.	The woman should not have remarried.
7.	The benefits of this scheme are available only once in a lifetime.
8.	Widow is not eligible for this scheme.
Distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, provides subsidies for the distribution of Nuclear Poly Hedrosis Virus (NPV) to farmers raising seed farms with Pulses crops.

Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance: 
50% cost of input limited to ₹250/- per hectare.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should raise seed farms with Pulses crops.
Shramashakthi Special Women's Scheme
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The "Shramashakthi Special Women's Scheme" was launched by the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka, and implemented by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation. This is a special scheme for the economic empowerment of widowed, divorced, unmarried women of the minority community. Under this scheme, ₹25,000/- loan and ₹25,000/- subsidy will be provided to undertake various economic activities.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 
A total of ₹50,000/- is provided, comprising ₹25,000/- as a loan and ₹25,000/- as a subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a female. 
1. The applicant should be a widowed, divorced, unmarried woman. 
1. The applicant should belong to a religious minority community as defined in the Government Order.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. The annual family income of the applicant from all sources should be below ₹3,50,000/-.
1. The applicant's family member should not be a State/Central Government employee. 
1. The applicant or family members should not have availed of benefits under any other scheme (Excluding the Arivu Scheme) of the KMDCL in the last 5 years.