pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Financial Assistance to Non-Pensioner World War-II Veterans and Their Widows” scheme was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial aid to ensure a dignified livelihood for world War-II veterans who are non-pensioners and their lawful wives.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Financial assistance of ₹8,000 per month is provided to non-pensioner world War-II veterans and their lawful widows.
Mode of Disbursement:
The financial assistance amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Frequency of Disbursement:
The financial assistance is disbursed monthly.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
Disbursement is made within one week of application verification and approval.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a non-pensioner World War-II veteran who served between 1 September 1939 and 14 August 1945, or his lawful widow.
1. The veteran must have been discharged from military service due to demobilization after the end of World War-II.
1. The applicant must not be receiving any pension from defense services or any other source.
1. In case of the veteran’s death, only the lawful widow is eligible for the benefit.
1. Upon the death of the widow, no other heir (children or relatives) becomes eligible.
Financial Assistance to the Recipients of the Service Medal by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Financial Assistance to the Recipients of the Service Medal by the Government of Madhya Pradesh" scheme was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial support and recognition to defense personnel who have received service or gallantry medals and are permanent residents of the state.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided to soldier medal awardees. 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must belong a soldier category.
1. The applicant must be a service medal awardee.
Assistance Towards Sugarcane Supplied By The Sugarcane Growers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Assistance Towards Sugarcane Supplied By The Sugarcane Growers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to assist the Sugarcane Growers to take up sugarcane cultivation in Goa. The scheme provides financial assistance based on the actual tonnage of canes weighed at the Sugar factory weighbridge, determined by the Fair & Remunerative Price (FRP) fixed by the National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories Limited, New Delhi. The applicant must be a farmer cultivating sugarcane in the State of Goa, possess a valid Krishi Card, and bear the cost of harvesting and transporting the harvested cane to Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, Dayanandnagar Dharbandora. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Agriculture. The applications for this scheme are accepted via registration through Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (SSSKL).

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided based on the Fair & Remunerative Price (FRP) fixed by the National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories Limited, New Delhi, from time to time.
Farmers will be paid based on the actual tonnage of canes weighed at the Sugar factory weighbridge.
Conditions
The farmers must harvest and supply the sugarcane on their own to Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (SSSKL).
The harvested cane must be loaded and brought to Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, Dayanandnagar Dharbandora by the farmer on his own cost.
The farmer must duly sign the GAR 32 form, which is used in the submission process by Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana to the Zonal Agricultural Office.
The Government or Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana will not take any responsibility to harvest and transport the sugarcane.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant must be cultivating sugarcane in Goa.
- The applicant must possess a valid Krishi Card issued by the Directorate of Agriculture.
- The applicant must ensure the sugarcane area is verified by the representatives of the Zonal Agriculture Office of the respective Taluka, along with the Fieldman of Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (SSSKL).
- The applicant must be issued an area certificate following verification of the sugarcane area.
- The applicant must be present for the inspection of the harvested cane by the Fieldman of Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (SSSKL) or any representative of the Agriculture Department.
Annapurna Scheme: Seed Exchange Programme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Annapurna Scheme” was launched by the Department of Farmers Welfare and Agricultural Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The “Seed Exchange Programme” component of the scheme aims to improve the economic status of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe small and marginal farmers by providing them with economic assistance to access improved seeds of high-yielding foodgrain crops, thereby increasing productivity and production. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Agriculture through the District Panchayats, Sub-Directorate of Agriculture, and the Senior Agriculture Development Officer. The applications for this scheme are accepted by the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer based on targets set according to the population of the target groups and the district's demand.

Benefits:
Provision of improved seeds of high-yielding varieties of foodgrain crops.
75% subsidy on the actual price of the seed provided in exchange.
The maximum limit of the subsidy is ₹1,500/-.
Seeds of suitable varieties for the land and area will be provided in equal quantity compared to the seed provided by the farmer.
The provision is limited to a maximum area of one hectare.
Certified seed will be provided.

Conditions
The seeds supplied must be of the improved variety, prioritizing those that are suitable for or prevalent in the area.
If certified seed is scarce, or depending on the specific crop condition, true form seed may be distributed only with the permission of the Director of Agriculture.
If the farmer provides seed of a different crop for exchange, the seed given by the farmer must be worth 25% of the actual price of the certified seed of the requested crop.
The improved seed provided to the farmer will not exceed the requirement for one hectare.
The seed received from the beneficiary farmer must be sold through auction (Ghosh Vikray) at the local Agricultural Produce Market Committee by a designated committee.
Cash received as the farmer's share or resulting from the auction of the grain provided by the farmer must be deposited into the Government Treasury by challan under Head 0401 Agriculture Work, Other Deposit - 800 Other Deposit.
If a farmer who previously received seed is given seed again, it must not be for the same crop or variety provided in prior years.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
- The applicant must be a small or marginal farmer.
- The applicant must be unable to afford the purchase of improved varieties of high-yielding foodgrain crops.

***Post-Selection Conditions***

- The farmer must exchange their existing crop or seed for the improved seeds.
SC Girl Child Literacy Incentive Amount - Class 11th
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste girl students studying in Class 11 receive financial support from the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to ensure that girls from SC communities continue their education without financial barriers. Applications are accepted online through the Shiksha Portal, and the eligible amount is directly transferred to the student’s account after verification.

Benefits:
Eligible SC girl students of Class 11 receive an annual financial incentive of ₹3,000/-, credited directly to their bank account


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a scheduled Caste girl students.
1. Applicant should have a attested photocopy of the permanent caste certificate from the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue).
1. Applicant's father or guardian must not be an income tax payer and self-declaration.
1. The student must be in continuous study.
Mukhyamantri Krishak Mitra Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Krushak Mitra Yojana” launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to create infrastructure for permanent agricultural pump connections through the distribution company. The scheme provides grants and cost-sharing support to farmers and distribution companies for infrastructure development.

Benefits:
Cost Sharing Support:
 Only 50% of the infrastructure development cost will be borne by the concerned farmer or group of farmers.
Government Grant:
 40% of the cost will be provided directly by the State Government to the power distribution company as a grant.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a landholding farmer/group-farmer.
Mukhyamantri Bijli Bill Bakaya Maaf Samadhan Scheme
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Mukhya Mantri Bijli Bill Bakaya Maaf Samadhan Scheme” launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide waiver of electricity bill dues through sharing of outstanding amounts between the state government and distribution companies for the benefit of registered workers, construction workers, and BPL consumers.

Benefits:
Waiver of Outstanding Dues:
 Complete waiver of surcharge amount and 50% waiver of the principal outstanding amount as of the date of implementation of the scheme.
Benefit to Consumers:
 The entire surcharge and 50% of the principal amount are borne by the concerned distribution companies.
State Government Support: 
The remaining 50% of the principal amount is borne by the State Government as a subsidy to the distribution companies.


Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be a registered worker under the "Mukhyamantri Mazdoor Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana".
The applicant must be a construction worker or a Below Poverty Line (BPL) consumer.
Special Scheme for Increasing the Storage Capacity of Perishable Products
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Special Scheme for Increasing the Storage Capacity of Perishable Products” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to increase cold storage capacity through providing 50% grant assistance to all eligible farmers.

Benefits:
Grant Assistance: A grant of 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of ₹2,00,00,000/- for cold storage facilities up to 5,000 metric tons capacity.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Cancer Day Care Centre - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Cancer Day Care Centre” is implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to ensure early detection and timely treatment of cancer by providing accessible and affordable healthcare services within the state.

Benefits:
Free screening for common cancers (oral, breast, and CA cervix) is being conducted across all districts of Uttarakhand to detect cancer at an early stage and start treatment.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a cancer patient.
Allotment of Commercial Godown
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Allotment of Commercial Godown” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production &amp; Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to facilitate ease of doing business for traders by providing licensed traders with access to commercial godowns for storage and management of their goods.

Benefits:
The scheme facilitates ease of doing business for traders by allotting them with commercial Godowns.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must hold a valid trader’s license issued by the Mandi Committee.
Scheme to Grant Monthly Financial Assistance to the Persons Engaged in Traditional Occupations/Businesses including Motorcycle Pilots
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The “Scheme to Grant Monthly Financial Assistance to the Persons Engaged in Traditional Occupations/Businesses including Motorcycle Pilots” was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to provide Social Security and Financial Support for healthy living to the persons engaged in occupations/businesses who earn their livelihood and continue to do so even today through traditional occupations/businesses including motorcycle pilots. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the Block Development Officer (B.D.O.) of the respective Taluka in the prescribed Form in Annexure-I.

Benefits:
Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) shall be provided by the Government to the eligible persons.
The financial assistance sanctioned under the Scheme shall be released in the Saving Bank Account of the beneficiaries through Electronic Clearance System (ECS).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be of Goan Origin.
- The family income of the applicant from all sources must not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
- The applicant must not be less than 50 years of age.
- The applicant should be engaged in the traditional occupations/businesses/motor-cycle pilot activities for at least 10 (ten) years before applying for financial assistance under this Scheme.
- The applicant must still be continuing the traditional business/occupation including motorcycle pilot activity.
- The applicant must be declared medically unfit to carry out such activity.
- The applicant must not be a beneficiary availing financial assistance under Dayanand Social Security Scheme/Kala Sanman Scheme or under any other similar scheme of the Government where monthly allowance is paid in any name/form.

_*Beneficiaries availing financial assistance under Griha Adhar Scheme shall be entitled for availing benefits under this Scheme subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions laid under this Scheme._
##### ***Criteria Regarding Proof of Activity***

- The applicant having valid registration certificates from the competent authority of the traditional business activities being carried by him may apply under the Scheme.
- In case the applicant is unable to submit documentary evidence from the concerned authorities regarding his/her traditional business activity, then he/she may submit an affidavit sworn before Executive Magistrate or Notary Public stating his/her nature of traditional activities being carried and since when, etc.
Madhya Pradesh Lok Vaniki Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Madhya Pradesh Lok Vaniki Yojana” was launched by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to manage private and revenue tree covered areas. The scheme provides for the scientific management of tree covered areas located in private and revenue lands, where the management is proposed voluntarily by the landowner, Gram Panchayat, or Gram Sabha. Key features include the creation of technical management plans (Prabandh Yojana) which are subject to approval by the competent authority. The applications for this scheme are accepted by submitting the proposal to the Divisional Officer (Van Mandal Adhikari) or the Range Officer (Van Kshetra Adhikari).

Benefits:
Authorization for scientific management of tree-covered areas.

Conditions
The designated Landowner, Gram Panchayat, or Gram Sabha must implement the Technical Management Plan according to the activities and conditions specified within the plan.
For "Lok Van" (Public Forest) management plans, the Gram Sabha must authorize the implementation of the specified activities through a resolution of the Social Audit Committee.
If the management plan involves harvesting timber, the concerned Landowner, Gram Panchayat, or Gram Sabha must provide advance notification regarding the proposed date of harvesting to the Range Officer (Van Kshetra Adhikari) or Tehsildar, at least seven days prior to the proposed date.
The Landowner, Gram Panchayat, or Gram Sabha must maintain a register regarding the trees harvested, using the prescribed format within the Technical Management Plan.
All subsequent operations and transactions mentioned in the Technical Management Plan must be completed within the stipulated time.
The implementation of the approved Technical Management Plan will be monitored by the Competent Authority (Samyak Pradhikari) through a committee or other authorized official under the supervision of the Divisional Officer (Van Mandal Adhikari).
The approval of the Technical Management Plan may be revoked if there is a violation of the defined conditions or rules.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a landowner who desires to take responsibility for the management of any tree covered area.
- The applicant must be a Gram Panchayat or a Gram Sabha who desires to take responsibility for the management of any tree covered revenue land located within its jurisdiction.
- The applicant must apply to the Tehsildar (Revenue) for the demarcation and management of the land as "Lok Van" (Public Forest), if the land is tree covered revenue land.
- The applicant must submit the management proposal to the Divisional Officer (Van Mandal Adhikari) or the Range Officer (Van Kshetra Adhikari).
- The applicant (Landowner) must attach a declaration regarding land title/possession, including an attested photocopy of the latest land records (Khasra).
- The applicant (Gram Panchayat/Gram Sabha) must submit a resolution to the Tehsildar (Revenue) after getting the land demarcated and handed over for management as "Lok Van".
Livestock Mission Scheme - Interest Payment on Loan
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Livestock Mission Scheme – Interest Payment on Loan” scheme has been introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment opportunities at the local level by encouraging livestock-based entrepreneurship and reducing the financial burden on beneficiaries through payment of 90% of the bank loan interest by the State Government.

Benefits:
For promoting self-employment at the local level, 90% of the interest subsidy on the bank loan taken by the applicant for setting up the following units is borne by the State Government:
Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme:
5 cow units
10 cow units
2 buffalo units
5 buffalo units
Load Carrier Entrepreneurship Development Scheme:
1 mule unit
2 mule unit
Sheep and Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme:
Sheep/Goat (5 female + 1 male)
Sheep/Goat (10 female + 1 male)
Pig Entrepreneurship Development Scheme:
Pig (5 female + 1 male)
Pig (10 female + 1 male)
Poultry Entrepreneurship Development Scheme:
Commercial broiler farm for 1,000 birds
Small commercial layer farm for 250 birds


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be an interested livestock farmer.
1. The livestock farmer must be eligible to avail a bank loan.
Micro Finance Scheme of NMDFC
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Details:
Under this Scheme of NMDFC, credit is extended to the members of the Self Help Groups (SHGs), predominantly  comprising of the minority women scattered in remote villages and urban slums, who are not able to take  advantage of the formal banking credit. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 1 lacs under credit Line-1 & upto  Rs. 1.5 lacs under Credit Line-2 is extended to each member of SHG at interest rate of 7% & 10% respectively.  Concession of 2% is extended to women beneficiaries under Credit Line-2.

Benefits:
Concessional Credit to the beneficiaries among minority communities.


Eligibility Criteria:
a) The scheme is implemented through Self Help Groups (SHGs) or Thrift and Credit Groups (TCGs) comprising members of minority communities.
b) At least 75% of the members of each SHG/TCG must belong to notified minority communities. The remaining up to 25% may belong to weaker sections, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, or Persons with Disabilities. In exceptional cases, groups with minimum 60% minority members may also be considered.
c) The annual family income of each beneficiary must not exceed:
Rs. 3.00 lakh under Credit Line–1.
Rs. 8.00 lakh under Credit Line–2.
d) The SHG should have a satisfactory record of thrift and credit activity for at least six months.
e) The beneficiaries should not be defaulters under any other loan scheme.
f) Loans shall be used for income-generating activities such as petty trade, handicrafts, food processing, and service enterprises.
g) Preference shall be given to women SHGs and groups operating in rural and minority-concentrated areas.
Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to honour exceptionally skilled artisans of the state for their outstanding contributions to the traditional craft sector.

Benefits:
Every year, 25 artisans from the state of Uttarakhand are honored with the "Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar." 
Each selected outstanding artisan receives a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with a memento (symbolic representation), an angavastra (ceremonial stole) and a certificate of appreciation.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a skilled artisan. 
   1. The applicant must be at least 45 years of age.
   1. The applicant must be proficient in traditional or extraordinary art forms and has made unprecedented contribution in the field of traditional crafts.
   1. The artisans must have contributed to the training of young artisans.
   1. The applicant must have at least 15 years of experience in a recognized traditional craft.
   1. The applicant must not be employed in government/semi-government/cooperative institution/union.

**Note:** Preference will be given to artisans who have received national/state-level awards.
District Plan - Sugarcane Development Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Sugarcane Development Scheme” a sub-component of the District Plan, implemented by the Department of Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance sugarcane productivity and quality in Uttarakhand by providing financial and technical support to farmers for improved seed production, seed and soil treatment, and pest and disease management, thereby promoting sustainable farming and strengthening the livelihoods of sugarcane growers.

Benefits:
Scheme for Improved Sugarcane Seed Production:
 A subsidy of ₹1,000/- per hectare (₹2,000/- per hectare for SC/ST farmers) is provided for established/base nurseries, and ₹500/- per hectare (₹1,000/- per hectare for SC/ST farmers) is provided for primary nurseries.
Seed/Soil Treatment:
 A 50% subsidy is provided in all sugar mill areas for chemicals used in seed and soil treatment. Of this, 25% is contributed by the government, while the remaining 25% is shared equally by the Sugarcane Development Council and the sugar mill.
Sugarcane Stalk Base (Pedi) Management Program:
 To protect ratoon sugarcane crops from pests and diseases, a 50% subsidy is provided in all sugar mill areas for pesticides used in pest and disease control. The subsidy comprises 25% contribution from the government, with the remaining 25% shared by the Sugarcane Development Council and the sugar mill.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer cultivating sugarcane.
1. The applicant must be a permanent member of a cooperative sugarcane development society.
1. The applicant must practice advanced sugarcane farming.
1. The applicant’s name must be registered in the land records of the state.
Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Yojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “UDAN Yojana” is implemented by Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to make air travel affordable and accessible for all citizens, enhance regional connectivity within Uttarakhand and promote tourism.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the minimum one-way fare per person for helicopter services on the following routes is:
Dehradun to Tehri:  ₹3,437.00
Tehri to Srinagar:   ₹3,437.00
Srinagar to Gauchar:  ₹3,437.00
Gauchar to Srinagar:   ₹3,437.00
Srinagar to Tehri:   ₹3,437.00
Tehri to Dehradun:  ₹3,437.00
Dehradun to Srinagar:  ₹3,992.00
Srinagar to Dehradun:  ₹3,992.00
Dehradun to Gauchar:  ₹3,649.00
Gauchar to Dehradun:  ₹3,649.00
Sahastradhara to Gauchar:  ₹4,150.00
Gauchar to Sahastradhara:   ₹4150.00
Sahastradhara to Chinyalisound:  ₹3150.00
Chinyalisound to Sahastradhara:  ₹3150.00
Dehradun to Haldwani / Pantnagar:  ₹6281.00
Haldwani / Pantnagar to Dehradun:   ₹6281.00
Pantnagar to Pithoragarh:   ₹5111.00
Pithoragarh to Pantnagar:   ₹5111.00
Pantnagar to Almora:   ₹3356.00
Almora to Pantnagar:   ₹3356.00
Almora to Pithoragarh:  ₹3356.00
Pithoragarh to Almora:  ₹3356.00


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be an Indian citizen.
Drip Irrigation Sprinkler
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Drip Irrigation Sprinkler” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote efficient and sustainable irrigation for horticultural crops by providing farmers with modern irrigation systems and financial subsidies to enhance productivity and water conservation.

Benefits:
Irrigation systems are established to provide irrigation facilities through drip irrigation, portable sprinklers, micro sprinklers, mini sprinklers, or rain guns, as per the requirements of new plants.
Under this scheme, a 45 to 55% subsidy is payable for areas ranging from 4 hectares up to a maximum of 5 hectares. An additional 25% subsidy is provided to state farmers as a top-up.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
Pension Scheme for Craftsmen
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Pension Scheme for Craftsmen” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support and social security to traditional artisans of Uttarakhand who are aged 60 years or above and belong to families living below the poverty line.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, craftsmen aged 60 years or above who are already receiving an old age pension are provided with an additional incentive of ₹400/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an artisan/craftsman aged 60 years or above.
   1. The applicant must be already receiving an old age pension from the government.
   1. The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. If the son or grandson of the artisan is 20 years of age or above and the family still lives below the poverty line, the applicant remains eligible.
   1. The applicant must be engaged in traditional handicrafts such as stone, wood, iron, lamp, ringal, bamboo, and product development from natural fibres, or in any other crafts approved by the government from time to time.
Tubewell Installation /Pond Construction
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Tubewell Installation/ Pond Construction” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance irrigation facilities for farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance for the construction of tubewells and ponds, thereby improving water availability, supporting horticultural development, and increasing agricultural productivity.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, to promote the development of irrigation facilities, farmers are provided a 50% subsidy on the total cost for the construction of new tubewells or ponds, up to a maximum of ₹90,000/- per unit (limited to one unit per farmer).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
1. The farmer must confirm the availability of water in the concerned area.
1. A farmer is eligible for a subsidy for the construction of one tube well/pond.
Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Incentives to Industries For Training Prospective Employees Scheme” was launched by the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to create manpower suitable to the needs of the Industry and to provide specific skill training to Goan youth to improve their employability by optimally utilizing the infrastructure available in Government and private institutions. The scheme provides reimbursement of 60% of training costs for prospective employees subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/- per employee and ₹7,20,000/- per unit per year. The applications for this scheme must be submitted offline.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of 60% of training costs for prospective employees.
Maximum reimbursement of ₹60,000/- per employee.
Maximum reimbursement of ₹7,20,000/- per unit per year.
The benefit is for demand-driven Short Term Training Courses.
*The benefits under this scheme are subject to recommendation by the Task Force Committee (TFC).
*The benefits are subject to budgetary allocation.
Conditions
The payment made to the trainees by the employer, such as stipend, wages, or allowances, shall not be considered as cost of training under this scheme.
No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the budgetary allocation is exceeded.
The applicant shall allow and/or grant free access to any official authorized by the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce for conducting inspection or supervision of the unit or the registers, or for holding discussions with employed employees, to ensure proper utilization of the financial incentives/subsidies granted by the State Government.


Eligibility Criteria:
##### ***For the Enterprise***

- The applicant must be a Micro, Small, Medium, or Large manufacturing enterprise.
- The applicant must have registered under the Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme (Umbrella Scheme).
- The training must be conducted only through approved Skill Training Providers (STPs).
- The course must be a demand driven Short Term Training Course.
- The scheme shall not be applicable to cases which have claimed similar benefit under any other scheme/program of Government of Goa.
- The prospective employees/trainees must be between the age of 18 to 42 years.
- The prospective employees/trainees must fulfill the criteria of being a Goan as defined in the scheme.

##### ***For the Trainee***

- The trainee must satisfy one of the following criteria to be considered a Goan:
- The person must be born in the State of Goa.
- The person must have a 10 years Residence Certificate issued by the Mamlatdar.
- The person must have any other document indicating residence in Goa issued by the Government of India or Government of Goa or its organisations, issued prior to 10 years, to the satisfaction of the Task Force Committee (examples include Driving license, Ration card, Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), or Passport).
Registration of Aromatic Plant Farmers - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Registration of Aromatic Plant Farmers” is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to ensures that farmers are eligible to access the benefits of all schemes offered by CAP, including state and central government subsidies, technical guidance, training programs, and product clearance support.

Benefits:
Registration of farmers with the Aromatic Plant Centre (CAP) is mandatory to avail of the benefits of all the schemes run by the Aromatic Plant Centre.
After registration, CAP provides farmers with facilities such as subsidies provided by the State and Central Governments, technical information, training, product clearance, etc.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a farmer.
   1. The farmer must either legally own agricultural land or have leased land for a minimum period of 10 years.
   1. The farmer must be engaged in aromatic plant cultivation.
Minimum Support Price for Aromatic Oils/Products - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Minimum Support Price for Aromatic Oils/Products” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide registered farmers engaged in aromatic cultivation with a fair price and a guaranteed market for their produce.

Benefits:
Farmers can sell 25 varieties of aromatic oils/products at the prescribed price to the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP).
Farmers are ensured a fair price and a guaranteed market for the aromatic oils they produce.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The farmer must be engaged in the cultivation of aromatic plants.
   1. The farmer must be registered with the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun.
Community Food Processing Centre
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Community Food Processing Centre” is initiated by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote skill development and entrepreneurship in food processing by enabling individuals and farmers to process fruits and vegetables, add value to their produce, and enhance income opportunities through community-based facilities.

Benefits:
Training:
 The Community Food Processing Centre provides training in fruit and vegetable processing for 10 days in urban areas and 15 days in rural areas.
Food Processing:
 The Community Food Processing Centre facilitates community-based food processing activities.


Eligibility Criteria:
***Training:***

  - Any individual or farmer from Uttarakhand can receive training at the Community Food Processing Centre. A fee of ₹15/- is charged per trainee for the training.

***Food Processing:***

  - Food products can be prepared at the Community Food Processing Centre by providing the required raw materials. A fee of ₹15/- per kilogram is charged for processing.
NIPUN Bharat Mission - Uttarakhand
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “NIPUN Bharat Mission” is a scheme under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to ensure that all children aged 3 to 9 achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by creating an enabling learning environment across all schools in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Under this mission, all children can get admission in Class 1 as per the admission norms of all schools in the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. All children aged 3 to 9 years are eligible to benefit from the scheme to achieve foundational literacy and numeracy.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the growth of the fisheries sector by providing financial assistance and technical support for modern fisheries activities, thereby increasing fish production, improving livelihood opportunities, and encouraging the adoption of advanced fisheries infrastructure among eligible beneficiaries.

Benefits:
A 60% subsidy is provided to SC/ST and Women beneficiaries for pond construction, trout units, rearing units, RAS, biofloc units, cage culture, cold storage, motorcycles with ice boxes, fish kiosks, ornamental fisheries, feed mills, hatcheries, and similar activities. A 40% subsidy is provided for all other categories, and a 20% subsidy is provided specifically for large RAS units.
Table-1:
Activity/Item
Unit Cost per Hectare
Grant (General Category)
Grant (Women/SC/ST)
Maximum Limit/Grant Limit
Construction and investment of new ponds
₹11 lakh (per hectare)
₹4,40,000/-
₹6,60,000/-
Maximum 2 hectares individual & 20 hectares society/group etc. 
Trout Raceways and Investment (Nos.) 50 sq.m. per unit
₹5,50,000/-
₹2,20,000/-
₹3,30,000/-
Maximum 4 units individual & 20 units society/group etc.
Large RAS (8 tanks)/Large Biofloc Unit (50 tanks)
₹50,00,000/-
₹10,00,000/-
₹12,50,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Medium RAS (6 tanks)/Medium Biofloc Unit (25 tanks)
₹25,00,000/-
₹10,00,000/-
₹15,00,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Small RAS (1 tank) / Small Biofloc Unit (7 tanks)
₹7,50,000/-
₹3,00,000/-
₹4,50,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Establishment of Trout Fish Hatcheries 
₹50,00,000/-
₹20,00,000/-
₹30,00,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Cold Water RAS Unit
₹20,00,000/-
₹8,00,000/-
₹12,00,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Fish Kiosk
₹10,00,000/-
₹4,00,000/-
₹6,00,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Table-2:
Activity/Item
Unit Cost
Grant (General Category)
Grant (Women/SC/ST)
Maximum Limit/Grant Limit
Motor cycle with Ice Box
₹75,000/-
₹30,000/-
₹45,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Three wheeler with Ice Box
₹3,00,000/-
₹1,20,000/-
₹1,80,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Refrigerated/Insulated Vehicles
₹25,00,000/-
₹10,00,000/-
₹15,00,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Cold Storage Capacity 10 Tons
₹40,00,000/-
₹16,00,000/-
₹24,00,000/-
Maximum 1 Unit
Establishment of Cage
₹3,000/- per cubic meter
₹1,200/-
₹1,800/-
Maximum 1800 cubic meters for individual & 7200 cubic meters for society/group etc. 
Backyard Ornamental Unit
₹3,00,000/-
₹1,20,000/-
₹1,80,000/-
Maximum 4 units for individual and 20 units for society/group etc.
Feed Mill Capacity 2 Tons Per Day Production
₹30,00,000/-
₹12,00,000/-
₹18,00,000/-
  Maximum 1 Unit


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.
1. The applicant must have availability of land and a water supply source.
Financial Assistance to Students who Cleared Civil Services Prelims Conducted by UPSC/APSC
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Students who Cleared Civil Services Prelims Conducted by UPSC/APSC” was launched by the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department, Government of Assam. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community who have cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission or Assam Public Service Commission during the current year, so that they are supported in their preparation for the Mains Examination and succeed. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance to students belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community who have cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission/Assam Public Service Commission during the current year.
The assistance is intended to support them in their preparation for the Mains Examination and succeed.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam and must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant must produce a valid Caste certificate which is duly certified/issued by the District Commissioner of the concerned district or his/her designated officer.
- The applicant should have cleared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission/Assam Public Service Commission during the current year.
- The applicant must produce his/her copy of the admit card and result of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission/Assam Public Service Commission.
- The applicant should not be a Government service holder.
Scheme for Small Road Transport Operators (SRTOs)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme for Small Road Transport Operators (SRTOs)" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to extend financial assistance for acquiring new transport vehicles, specifically goods and passenger vehicles. The scheme provides financial assistance covering up to 70% of the cost of the vehicle, excluding road tax and insurance. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided up to 70% of the cost of the vehicle.
The calculation for the financial assistance excludes the cost of road tax and insurance.
The assistance is intended to meet the expenditure towards the cost of the chassis and body building for new transport vehicles (Goods and Passenger vehicle).
The maximum repayment period is 58 monthly instalments.
The repayment period includes a moratorium period of a maximum of 3 months.
A concessional rate of interest of 0.5% less than the normal rate is charged for units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Differently abled persons.
Financial Norms:
 
https://pipdic.in/financial_norms


Conditions
The proposed vehicle must be hypothecated.
Collateral security in the form of immovable property must be offered as per the lending policy of the Corporation.
If the immovable property used for collateral security is situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry, its value must be not less than the amount of the term loan sanctioned.
If the immovable property is situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, the value of the property offered shall be not less than 150% of the loan amount if it includes land with a building.
If the property offered outside the Union Territory of Puducherry is only land, its value shall not be less than 200% of the loan amount.
For units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Differently abled persons, the required value of the immovable property offered as collateral security is reduced and fixed at 50% of the loan amount.
The valuation of the properties to be offered as security must be assessed by engaging Chartered Engineers or valuers from the approved panel of the Corporation.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry.
- The applicant must be seeking financial assistance for acquiring new transport vehicles, which include Goods vehicles and Passenger vehicles.
- The applicant must not be seeking financial assistance for second-hand vehicles.
Scheme for Hotel and Restaurant Projects
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Hotel and Restaurant Projects” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to financially assist entrepreneurs for setting up entrepreneurs setting up of hotel/restaurant projects in urban areas. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance to entrepreneurs for setting up of hotel / restaurant projects in urban areas.
The Loan Limit is need based.
The Project Cost must not exceed ₹12,00,00,000/-.
The Repayment Period is upto 10 years including moratorium period.


Eligibility Criteria:
Entrepreneurs setting up hotel / restaurant projects in urban areas are eligible.
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM): Support for Urban Homeless – Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Support for Urban Homeless” is an initiative under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), implemented by the Nagar Nigam Dehradun under the Department of Urban Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide safe and accessible night shelter facilities to homeless people living under the open sky in urban areas, ensuring they have protection and support at any time.

Benefits:
People living under the open sky are provided with benefits in night shelters.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any person living under the open sky within the municipal areas of Uttarakhand is eligible to stay in a night shelter.
Destitute Widow Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &amp;quot;Destitute Widow Pension Scheme&amp;quot; has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to help destitute widows meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. Under this scheme, a monthly pension is provided to widows whose family monthly income is up to ₹4,000/- or who belong to the BPL category, and who are not availing of any other pension benefits.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a widow.
   1. The widow must be at least 18 years of age.
   1. The widow’s family monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000/-, or she must possess a valid BPL (Below Poverty Line) certificate.
   1. The widow must not be receiving any other pension benefits.