pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Indira Gandhi National Vrdhavastha Pension Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Indira Gandhi National Vridhavastha Pension Yojana, Under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment  Government of Rajasthan, provides financial support to the citizens whose families live below the poverty line. To empower senior citizens by ensuring their financial independence and dignity in old age, thereby enabling them to lead a dignified life.

Benefits:
Pension amount: ₹ 1000 /- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The age of the applicant (male or female) is 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India.
Pension to Unmarried Poor, Incapacitated Women of Age 50 years and above
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Pension to Unmarried Poor, Incapacitated Women of age 50 years and above' is a state scheme launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to unmarried, poor, incapacitated women of age 50 years and above. The destitute women are also provided with one free saree during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

Benefits:
Pension: 
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free saree.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a woman.
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant should be unmarried. 
1. The applicant's age should be 50 years and above.
1. The applicant's fixed assets should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast / Home Stay Establishment Scheme
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The Directorate of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is implementing the ‘Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme’ all over the Island based on the approved guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, under the scheme “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Establishment”. The concept of the scheme is to provide supplementary and quality accommodation for foreigners and domestic tourists to stay with an Indian family to experience Indian customs and traditions. > The aim of providing comfortable Home Stay Facilities of Standardized World Class Services to tourists, and to supplement the availability of accommodation in tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism, A & N Administration will classify fully operational rooms of Bed & Breakfast/ Home Stay Facilities as “Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast/ Homestay Establishments”. The basic idea is to provide a clean and affordable place for foreigners and domestic tourists alike including an opportunity for foreign tourists to stay with an Indian family to experience Indian customs and traditions and relish authentic Indian cuisine.

Benefits:
The scheme will be on a bed-and-breakfast basis, and charges will have to be levied accordingly. The type of breakfast to be offered will have to be specified, the charges will have to be displayed, and the visitors will have to be informed in advance to avoid unnecessary disputes.
Once an establishment applies for classification or reclassification, it will have to be ready at all times for inspection by the Classification Committee. No requests for deferment of inspection will be entertained.
Classification will be valid for three years from the date of issue of orders or, in the case of reclassification, from the date of expiry of the last classification, provided that the application has been received within the stipulated time, i.e., 3 months before the expiry of the last classification.
The application fee payable for classification or reclassification of a B&B or homestay will be as follows, and the demand draft will be payable to the Sr. Accounts Officer, Directorate of IP&T, Port Blair.
Star Category
For Classification / Reclassification
Silver
₹1,000/-
Gold
₹2,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. A person holding property in A & N and willing to use a part of it to provide accommodation for Guests (Tourists) can Register the same under the Bed and Breakfast (B & B) Scheme of A & N Admin. 
1. The property can be either “Owned” or “Rented / leased”. For purpose of this scheme, the term “Owner” refers to both types mentioned above.
Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance to the orphan girls for their marriage. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹25,000/-.
One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. 
Mode of Disbursal: 
Through Electronic Clearing Service.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl.
1. The applicant should be an orphan.
1. The bride should be 18 years or above at the time of marriage.
Refund of Contribution Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Refund of Contribution" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. As per Sub-Rule (1) of Rule 287 of the "Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Rules 2001", the Board repays the amount of contribution paid by the deceased beneficiary to the nominee of the deceased member. The amount is credited within 7 days through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Benefits:
Repayment of the amount of contribution paid by the deceased beneficiary to the nominee of the deceased member. 
The amount is credited within 7 days through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have contributed regularly to the fund.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
Disablement Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Disablement Benefit" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹75,000/- is extended based on the Disablement Certificate issued by the Competent Authority to the Registered Construction Worker of the Board. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
₹75,000/-.
Time of Disbursal:
 Within 1 month of the application.
Mode of Disbursal: 
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be a 'Person with Disability (PwD)'.
- The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board's Fund.
- The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu  Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-I
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance along with 1 sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin. Interested applicants should apply Offline or via CSC.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-.
One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

Mode of Disbursal:
₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The bride (widow) should be 20 years or above in age.
1. The bridegroom should be less than 40 years or above in age.
Scheme of Free Supply of Textbooks, Stationery, Uniforms and Footwears to Poor Children
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme of Free Supply of Textbooks, Stationery, Uniforms and Footwears to Poor Children" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, Text Books, Note Book, Chappals, Uniforms, Dictionary, Stationery items etc. are provided free of cost to all students studying in LKG to 12th Standard of all Government and Government-aided Private Schools in all regions of the Union Territory of Puducherry especially in the age group of 6-14 years. The objective of this scheme is to achieve 100% enrolment and retention of children in Government schools without dropouts by taking various measures.

Benefits:
Laptop for 12th Standard Passout.
Umbrella for 1st Standard.
Pencil & Eraser for 1st to 5th Standard.
Text Book & Exercise Note Books for 1st to 12th Standard.
Geometry Box for 4th & 6th Standard.
Plastic Scale for 4th Standard.
Crayon, Drawing Note Book for Lower Kindergarten (LKG) & Upper Kindergarten (UKG).
Uniform & Footwear for LKG to 12th Standard.
Copywriting Note Book for UKG.
Ink Pen for 5th to 8th Standard.
Atlas for 6th Standard.
Dictionary for 8th Standard.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be studying in LKG to 12th Standard.
- The applicant should be studying in a Government/ Government-aided Private School in the UT of Puducherry.
Deepawali Cash Gift Scheme (PULWS)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Deepawali Cash Gift Scheme (PULWS)" is a Welfare Scheme for the Unorganized Workers in Puducherry by the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society", Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Society extends ₹500/- to the Unorganised Workers as a Cash Gift during the festival of Diwali. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹500/- as a Cash Gift during the festival of Diwali.
The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be an Unorganized Worker: Taxi and Auto Drivers, Workers Employed in Shops & Catering Establishments, Carpenters, Nathaswara Vidwans, Hair Dressers, Tailors, Cycle Rickshaw Drivers, Cobblers, Washermans, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Brass Vessel Makers, Sculptors, Loading and Unloading Workers, Tree Climbers, Pottery Workers, Coir Workers, Toddy Neera Tappers, Bullock Cart Drivers, Thatchers, Cooks, Hawkers, News Paper Vendors, Workers Engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing, One Hundred, Workers Engaged in Distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas Cylinder, Domestic Workers, Light Music Instrument Players, Automobile Workshop Workers.
- The applicant should be enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.
- The applicant should be between 18 to 59 years of age.The applicant should be taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.
- The applicant should be paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.
Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor transgender who are above the age of 40 years and are unable to earn their livelihood. Interested and eligible applicants should apply via Common Service Centres (CSC).

Benefits:
Pension of ₹ 1,000/- per month. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be Transgender.
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant's age should be 40 years and above.
1. The applicant should be physically unable to work and earn.
1. The applicant should not have received assistance from any family member or other sources.
Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Nanmani Award
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Nanmani Award" scheme by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹15,000/- and certificates of appreciation. The scheme is being implemented in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/-.
Certificate of Appreciation.
A shawl worth ₹500/-.
5 eminent artists are awarded every year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 51 to 65 years.
Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
"Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Through this scheme, awards are conferred to the participant artists whose works are adjudged outstanding among the entries at the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition conducted by the Kuzhu. The awarded works are put on display for public view in the exhibition. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu.

Benefits:
Prize Money of ₹5,000/- per artist is given to 10 artists. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The artist should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
1. The artist should be in the field of creating artworks like tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, etc.
Scheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage the postgraduate and graduate students of the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai & Kumbakonam by awarding scholarships every year, as recommended by the Principals of the Colleges. These scholarships are given to outstanding students studying in their final year B.F.A (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and outstanding students studying in their final year M.F.A (Master of Fine Arts).

Benefits:
Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai
Scholarship of ₹3,000/- to 10 outstanding students studying in final year B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts).
Scholarship of ₹5,000/- to 4 outstanding students studying in final year M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts).
Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam
Scholarship of ₹3,000/- to 10 outstanding students studying in final year B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts).
Scholarship of ₹5,000/- to 2 outstanding students studying in final year M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be studying in the final year of B.F.A. or M.F.A. 
1. The applicant should be studying at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai or the Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam.
Shramyogi Home Town Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Shramyogi Home Town Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to facilitate the payment of railway fares for migrant labourers employed in the organized sector in Gujarat, enabling them to travel to or from their home country to the nearest railway station.
         Considering the stagnant pace of industrial development in the state of Gujarat, some labourers come from other regions for livelihood. Most of these Shramyogis live away from their families. Due to social or accidental reasons, the economic burden of going to and from the labourers to their native place cannot be compensated by short salary. Hence, the plan for a labourer to visit his hometown once in two years.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, migrant laborers employed in the organized sector can avail of payment for railway fare to travel to or from their home country, to the nearest railway station.
Note:
 The assistance amount will be credited to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker/labour should have been working continuously with the company in Gujarat for one year and his/her labour welfare fund should have been deposited in the board to avail the benefits under the scheme.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be provided once within a block of two years. Currently, the block years are set as 2022-23 and 2023-24.
   1. If both the husband/wife are employed, only one of the beneficiaries will get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. A Shram Yogi shall travel only after obtaining prior approval by applying prior to travel.
   1. Within one month of the completion of the tour, necessary proofs along with in-principle approval have to be submitted by the worker/labour.
Educational Award Scheme - Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Educational Award Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme has been implemented to encourage the students of the Labours to increase their enthusiasm and to get higher education through it.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, children of laborers who have passed 70% or above marks in the 10th Standard will receive ₹2,500/- as an award.
The children of laborers who have passed 70% or above marks in the 12th Standard will receive ₹5,000/- as an award.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Only the children (students) whose parents are working in a factory/institute in the state of Gujarat and whose parents have been paying the Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for this scheme.
   1. The children of labourers who have passed 70% and above marks in the 10th or 12th Standard can avail the benefits under the scheme.
Marriage Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Marriage Assistance Scheme” was launched by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to female workers who are working in a factory/organization in the state of Gujarat after their marriage.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, female workers will be entitled to receive ₹11,000/- after their marriage.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Only those women workers who are working in the factory/organization in the state of Gujarat and the Labour Welfare Fund of the concerned woman worker is paid by the organization at the office, will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The Labour Welfare Fund of the last one year of the concerned woman worker should be mandatorily filled by the Factory/Company/Organization.
   1. Application should be made within one year from the date of marriage.
   1. There should be a gap of one year between the date of employment and the date of marriage of the woman worker.
Plastic Tunnel (Lo-Tunnel)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan government implemented the Plastic Tunnel (Lo-Tunnel) scheme, providing subsidies to farmers. A low plastic tunnel is a protected structure created by covering each crop bed with plastic sheeting at a low height after planting. It is made to protect crops from damage caused by low temperatures. This technique is very useful for off-season cultivation of vegetables in the plains of North India where the night temperature remains below 8 degrees Celsius for about 40 to 60 days during the winter season. This technique allows off-season vegetable cultivation. Vegetable seedlings are prepared using the plastic tray technique specifically in December and January. > **Important points**


1. The low tunnel can be constructed only after administrative approval is issued by the Horticulture Department.
1. Verification can be done by the constituted committee.
1. The payment of the grant amount will be transferred directly to the farmer's bank account.

Benefits:
50 percent subsidy is available for a maximum of 1000 square meters.
Small/marginal category farmers are given a 75 percent subsidy for a maximum of 4000 square meters.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
1. The applicant must have agricultural land ownership and irrigation sources.
Food Bill Assistance to SC Students
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Food Bill Assistance to SC Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are admitted in college affiliated hostels for food bill. The students will be eligible for food bill assistance up to 10 months in a year.

Benefits:
The food bill assistance @ ₹1,500/- per month (Up to 10 Months) will be granted to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students admitted in college affiliated hostels.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
2.	The students should reside in the hostel, affiliated to the college.
3.	The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6 lakhs.
Private Tuition Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students Studying in Standard 11th & 12th (Science Stream)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Private Tuition Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students Studying in Standard 11th &amp; 12th (Science Stream)” is implemented by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are studying in Standard 11th and 12th (Science Stream) and have obtained 70% or more marks in the 10th Standard for private coaching.

Benefits:
Assistance Details:
•	11th Standard: ₹15,000/- per annum as a private tuition fees
•	12th Standard: ₹15,000/- per annum as a private tuition fees

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in Standard 11th &amp; 12th Science Stream.
   1. The student should have 70% or more marks in Standard 10th.
   1. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6 lakhs.
Festival Gift Coupons (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Festival Gift Coupons" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum to the Non-Pensioner ESMs who are 60 years or older in age. To coupons are to be collected in person on intimation from DSW, normally between November and January. This scheme applies only to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Festival Gift Coupons worth ₹4,000/- per annum.
*The coupons are to be collected in person on intimation from DSW, normally between November and January. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-Serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen) or the Widow of an Ex-Serviceman.- The Ex-Serviceman should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The Ex-Serviceman should be a Non-Pensioner.
- The Ex-Serviceman should be 60 years or older in age, as on 31st March of the current year (No age bar for Widow of an Ex-Servicemen).
- The scope of this scheme will also apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.
Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes” is initiated by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are studying in Standards I to X. The Most Backward Castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.

Benefits:
Assistance Details:
Sl. No.
Standard/Class
Students (Boys & Girls)
Scholarship Rate (Yearly)
1
Standard I to VIII
Both
₹1000/-
2
Standard IX to X
Both
₹1500/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in Standard I to X.
   1. There is no income limit.
   1. The most backward castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.
Home Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Home Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme” was launched by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, a 3% Interest Subsidy is provided to workers who are employed in the organized sector to buy their own house and get relief from interest deductions on loans taken from banks.

Benefits:
The scheme offers a 3% Interest Subsidy to workers employed in the organized sector for purchasing their own house.
Note 01:
 The maximum loan on a house purchased by a worker is ₹15 lakhs or an interest subsidy of 3% taking into account the bank interest on the loan actually taken, whichever is less.
Note 02:
 The assistance amount will be credited to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The workers who are working in the organized sector in the state of Gujarat will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The workers should have been working continuously with the Factory/Company/Organization for one year and his/her Labour Welfare Fund should have been deposited in the board.
   1. The purchase price of the house is a maximum of ₹30 lakhs.
   1. The loan tenure should be 15 years or more.
   1. Home loans should be taken from Nationalized/Scheduled Bank/NBFC only.
   1. Application has to be made within one year from the date of purchase document.
Old Age Pension - Chandigarh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The Old Age Pension Scheme under The Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Department of Chandigarh Government provides essential financial support to elderly citizens who have reached a certain age and may face economic challenges. Through this scheme, eligible senior citizens receive a monthly pension to help them meet their basic needs, including food, shelter, and healthcare expenses. By offering this assistance, the scheme plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and dignity of older individuals, particularly those who may lack adequate financial resources. Moreover, the scheme contributes to addressing issues of poverty and social exclusion among the elderly population, fostering a more inclusive and supportive society.

Benefits:
Pension Amount-  ₹1000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant's family's annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-
1. The applicant resident should be at UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
1. The applicant's age should be 60 years and above.
Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Free Cycles to SC Girl Students Studying in Standard IX (Sarasvati Sadhna Yojana)” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, free bicycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, free cycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
   1. The girl student should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in the 9th Standard.
   1. The annual family income of the student should not be more than ₹6,00,000/- (for both Rural Areas &amp; Urban Areas).
One Time Cash Incentive towards Completing ITI, Typewriting, Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Tailoring, Computer Training (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"One Time Cash Incentive towards Completing ITI, Typewriting, Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Tailoring, Computer Training" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹10,000/- is provided to the unemployed Ex-servicemen (ESM) / Widow of the ESM / Dependent of the Widow of the ESM, to pursue the mentioned programs/courses from a Government-recognized School/Institution, upon prior permission from the Department. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of successful completion of the course.

Benefits:
The actual cost of the program/course or ₹10,000/- is provided to the beneficiary.
The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of the ESM/Dependent of the Widow of the ESM.

- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

- If the ESM is the applicant, he/she should have become unemployed within three years of discharge from service.
- The applicant should have obtained prior permission from the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- The course/program should be one of the following: ITI, Typewriting, Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Tailoring, Computer Training.
- The course/program should be done from a Government-recognized School/Institution.
Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions" was launched by the Art & Culture Department, Government. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage the dance-drama art forms and the artists involved in such arts. The scheme provides grants of ₹20,000/- for the production and staging of new Tamil dance dramas based on Tamil arts, literature and culture.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of upto ₹20,000/-, based on the quality and sceneries of the social, historical, mythological, dramas selected by the expert committee,
Number of Instalments
The financial assistance is provided in four instalments: 
30% as the first instalment, given after the selection of the drama by the expert committee.
40% as the second instalment, provided three days before the conduct of the drama.
20% as the third instalment, released on the day when the drama is staged.
10% as the fourth instalment, disbursed after receiving the utilization certificate and certification from the Chartered Accountant.
*The Mandram will bear the expenses towards the rent for the auditorium, sound and light, advertisement and invitation. 
*The expenses relating to the rehearsal of drama, remuneration to the actors, scenes and settings, etc., have to be borne by the drama institution receiving financial assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The dramas should reflect the assistance of Tamil art forms, culture, civilization, tradition, society and history. 
- The drama should not be staged in advance. 
- The drama should not show caste, religious, or political animosity.
- No additional dialogues or scenes should be added to the drama scripts without prior approval of the Manram. 
- The drama scripts should be selected by the Manram.
Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Financial Assistance to SC Students Studying in Medical, Engineering and Diploma Course for Purchasing Educational Instrument” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste students who are studying Medical, Engineering, and Diploma Courses for purchasing educational equipment/instruments, etc.

Benefits:
Scholarship rate per student:
For Medical Student: ₹10,000/-
For Engineering Student: ₹8,000/-
For Diploma Student: ₹3,000/-
Note:
 The assistance shall be given in the first year only.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in Medical, Engineering, or Diploma courses.
   1. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6,00,000/-.
Jal Hauj
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
A Jal Hauj scheme under the Agriculture Department of Rajasthan Provides the benefit of subsidy on Jal Hauj.  According to this scheme, farmers have to construct a Jal Hauj on the elevated part of their land. Which can be filled with borewell water overnight and in the morning crops can be irrigated with the water collected in the Hauj. The department is providing financial assistance to the farmers. After filling the Jal Hauj with water, farmers can easily irrigate their crops through the pipeline. > **Important points**


1. The department will do spot verification before and after the construction of the water tank.
1. The grant amount will be deposited directly into the farmer's account.

Benefits:
Grant for all farmers: 60% of the cost or max ₹90,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a Farmer.
1. The farmer should have a minimum cultivable land of half a hectare on his name.
1. The applicant should be a source and means of irrigation.
1. Water tank size should be 100 cubic meters or one lakh liter capacity
Financial Assistance for Marriage (GBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Financial Assistance for Marriage (GBOCWWB)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa. Through this scheme, the worker registered with the Board, having a continuous membership for 3 years, is provided financial assistance of ₹4,000/- for the marriage of their children. The applications are accepted offline.

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

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Worker registered with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The worker should have a continuous membership with the Board for 3 years.
- The scheme also applies to the female beneficiary for her own marriage.
Marriage Assistance to Normal Persons Marrying Speech and Hearing Impaired Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, has implemented the "Marriage Assistance Program for Individuals Marrying Speech and Hearing Impaired Persons." This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to individuals who are not speech or hearing impaired and choose to marry someone who is, recognizing the potential economic challenges associated with such marriages. This program seeks to alleviate these burdens and empower couples to embark on their married life with greater financial stability.

Benefits:
Marriage assistance amount: ₹25,000/- as
 ₹12,500/- National Savings Certificate.
 ₹12,500/- cheque/Demand Draft for marriage expenses.
Additional benefit if either spouse has a degree/diploma: Increased amount to ₹50,000/-
 ₹25,000/- National Savings Certificate.
 ₹25,000/- cheque/Demand Draft.
Other Benefits:
Certificate of appreciation.
8 gram gold coin for Tirumangalyam (a traditional South Indian symbol of marriage for women).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. A normal person should marry a speech and hearing-impaired person.
1. The age of the couple (both) should be above 18 years. > **Additional Eligibility:**


1. The normal person and speech and hearing-impaired person individuals holding a degree or diploma are eligible to receive increased assistance.
Aaws Bhatta Sahayata Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Awas Bhatta Sahayata Yojana is a scheme under the Higher Education Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh to provide assistance to economically disadvantaged students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It aims to support students who have to rent accommodation near their college due to the distance from their homes. Under this scheme, financial aid is provided to help cover rental expenses, thereby easing the burden on students pursuing higher education and ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities for marginalized communities in the state. > **Important Point**


1. After approval, reimbursement is made into the student's bank account.
1. Principals of government institutions will be the approving officers of their institution. For non-government institutions, the principal of the government institution will be the approving officer of the concerned non-government institutions.
1. The amount of rent above the prescribed housing assistance will have to be borne by the student himself.
1. In case of failure or postponement of examination results, students will become ineligible for this scheme in the coming year.

Benefits:
In Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain cities ₹2,000/- per student per month.
At district headquarters ₹1,250/- per student per month.
At the tehsil and development block level ₹1,000/- per student per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant must be admitted as a regular student in a government or recognized non-government college.
1. The applicant must not be admitted to any government hostel.
1. The annual income of the student's family must be as per the income limit prescribed in the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, which is currently ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
1. The college or the student's permanent residence should not be located within the geographical limits of the same local body (urban body/gram panchayat).
Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Dr. Savitaben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme has been implemented as part of social empowerment by addressing inequality through marriages between individuals from Scheduled Castes of Hinduism and those from castes other than Scheduled Castes of Hinduism. Under the scheme, the couple is to be provided financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- to encourage inter-caste marriages between Scheduled Castes and other Hindus. This scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative with a 50% contribution from both the state and central governments.

Benefits:
The scale of assistance provided to the couple in the case of inter-caste marriage under the scheme is as follows:
An assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided to the couple for domestic expenses, for purchasing household appliances.
An assistance of ₹1,50,000/- is provided in the form of National Savings Certificates in the joint name of the married couple.
A total financial assistance of ₹2,50,000/- will be provided to the couple under the scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should be a native of Gujarat.
   1. One person of the inter-caste marriage couple should belong to Scheduled Caste Category.
   1. Such marriages have to be registered and applications for assistance under the scheme have to be made within two years of the marriage.
   1. The parents of the inter-caste marriage couple should have been residing in the state of Gujarat for five years.
   1. Any person other than a Scheduled Caste who is a migrant shall be required to furnish a certificate to the effect that he is not an untouchable in that Province or State and that he practices the Hindu religion.
   1. If a widower or a widow who does not have children remarries, assistance will be available under this scheme.
   1. There is no income limit.
Fodder Minikits under Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP) Scheme (ST Category)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Fodder Minikits under Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP) Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, improved varieties of fodder seeds are provided to beneficiaries for widespread publicity, demonstration and adaptation by farmers.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the fodder seed minikit of 3 Kg, 7 Kg or 10 Kg is given to the eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
   1. The beneficiary of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category can avail the benefit under this scheme.
   1. The beneficiary should possess 10 Guntha of land to his or her name.
Medical Assistance (GBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Medical Assistance (GBOCWWB)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of the Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, the worker who is hospitalized for 5 or more days due to an accident or any disease is provided with ₹400/- for the first 5 days and ₹40/- for the remaining days, subject to a maximum ₹2,000/-.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹400/- for the first 5 days.
Financial Assistance of ₹40/- for remaining days, subject to a maximum of ₹2,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Worker.
- The worker should be between 18 to 60 years of age.
- The worker should have completed ninety days of service as a registered worker in the year.
- The applicant should be [registered](https://labour.goa.gov.in/eodb-bocwb/registration-eligibility/) with the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.- The applicant should have been hospitalized for five or more days.
- The cause of the hospitalization should be an accident or disease.
- The unregistered workers/ their dependents shall be eligible upon the production of a certificate from the builder or Inspector of the area stating that he/she is a building worker.
Chetan Chauhan Labor Sports Promotion Scheme
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The Chetan Chauhan Shramik Krida Protsahan Yojana (CCSKPY) stands out as a remarkable initiative launched by the Uttar Pradesh government in 2022. Recognizing the potential for sporting talent to blossom even from underprivileged backgrounds, the scheme bridges the financial gap for the children of registered construction workers. By offering a one-time grant, the CCSKPY empowers these young athletes who have excelled at district, state, national, and even international levels. This financial support proves to be a game-changer, allowing them to focus on rigorous training, acquire necessary equipment, and participate in upcoming competitions. The CCSKPY not only fosters a love for sports among these children but also paves the way for them to achieve recognition and success in the sporting arena, etching their names in the history of Indian athletics.

Benefits:
Provide financial assistance who have been selected in district, state, national and international sports.
District level : ₹25,000/- per son/daughter in lump sum once.
State level : ₹50,000/- per son/daughter in lump sum.
National level : ₹75,000/- lump sum per son/daughter.
International level : ₹1,00,000/- lump sum per son/daughter.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker must be working in an establishment registered under the Factories Act, 1948.
1. The monthly salary (basic salary + dearness allowance) of the worker should not exceed ₹15,000/-.
1. The worker must have worked continuously for at least six months in the establishment/factory and must be in service at the time of applying.
1. The benefit will be admissible to the worker or his two daughters only.
1. The benefit will be admissible to the worker or his two children only.
1. Only those players will be eligible who have been selected on or after March 23, 2021.
1. In case of the female worker herself being a player, she will be given the benefit.