pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Indira Mahila Shakti Udyam Protsahan Yojana (IMSUPY) is a scheme launched by the Rajasthan government to empower women entrepreneurs by providing them with financial assistance and support. The main objective of the scheme is to ecourage women to start their own businesses and become financially independent. Promote self-employment and reduce unemployment among women in Rajasthan. Support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) led by women.

Benefits:
Loan Limit
Loan amount of ₹ 50,00,000/- to individual women.
Loan amount of Rs 1,00,00,000/- to self-help groups.

Margin Money
A margin money of 25% of the sanctioned loan amount will be provided under the scheme. For women belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Scheduled Castes, widows, abandoned women, victims of violence and disabled women, the margin money will be 30% of the sanctioned loan amount.
Note
:
The maximum limit of margin money will be ₹ 15,00,000/-.
The applicant's own contribution (5% / 10% of the project proposal) will be considered for margin money.
Land value will not be included in the project proposal. The maximum limit of loan amount payable for construction of workshop/building will be up to 20% of the sanctioned amount of the project proposal.
The maximum limit of loan for business will be Rs. 10 lakh. Business refers to wholesale or retail purchase-sale of commercial products.

Promotion of collateral security free loans:
As per the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India, collateral security will not be required for loans up to Rs. 10 lakh. Loans above Rs. 10 lakh can be linked with the Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). The fee amount will be borne by the beneficiary. If the applicant voluntarily wants to give collateral security on the loan, they can do so.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant's age should be 18 years or more.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
1. The women's self-help group or group of these groups (cluster/ federation) must be registered under any department of the state government and in case of cluster/federation of groups, it will be necessary to be registered under the Cooperative Act as per the rules.
Free Medical Card for Media Persons
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Free Medical Card for Media Persons" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide free medical facilities to press correspondents and members of their families in Government hospitals /institutions under the control of the Administration. This will include free treatment in the Government hospitals /institutions of Puducherry with entitlement to A-Class Special Wards.

Benefits:
Identification Cards/Certificates will be issued to the eligible media persons for availing the following facilities - 
Free medical facilities to the press correspondents and members of their families in Government hospitals /institutions under the control of the Administration. 
Free treatment in the Government hospitals /institutions of Puducherry with entitlement of 'A-Class' Special Wards. In the absence of such wards, wards of the next lower category shall be provided.
The free medical facility will also include hospital stoppages, investigation charges, etc.
Time of Disbursal: 
The Medical Card will be issued within a working day from the date of application.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be a Press Correspondent.
Agriculture Academic Studies Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Agriculture Academic Studies Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the Scheme is to sponsor students for undergoing 4 years of Graduate/degree courses in Agriculture/Horticulture against State quota seats in different Agriculture Universities in the country.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Sponsorship of seats, book grants, and scholarships.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Monthly stipend @ ₹1,200/-.
Book grant @₹1,200/- per academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant/student should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree course in Agriculture/Horticulture can apply under the scheme.
   1. The students, general &amp; OBC category, who should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with 55% aggregate marks having Physics, Chemistry, Biology &amp; English as compulsory subjects are eligible under the scheme.
   1. The students, SC &amp; ST category, who should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with 45% aggregate marks having Physics, Chemistry, Biology &amp; English as compulsory subjects are eligible under the scheme.
   1. The applicant should also qualify for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examinations for Admission (AIEEA) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Pension Benefit (ANBOCWWB)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The scheme “Pension Benefit” was started by the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment &amp; Training, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, a pension shall be provided to the Building and Other Construction Workers who are registered under the A&amp;N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board upon attaining the age of 55 years.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the registered construction worker, who has completed 55 years of age, is eligible for pension @ ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands.
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in building or other construction works and continue as such work for a continuous period of not less than five years.
   1. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&amp;N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The registered construction worker, who has completed 55 years of age, is eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The beneficiary must have made regular contributions to the welfare fund for at least 5 years.
Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The "Nirman Shramikon ke Liye Vyavsayik Rin Par Byaj ki Punarbharan Yojana" is a scheme designed to alleviate financial burdens for construction workers by assisting in the repayment of interest on commercial loans. Recognizing the challenges faced by individuals in the construction sector, especially during economic downturns, the scheme aims to ease the burden of high-interest rates, which often weigh heavily on the shoulders of laborers. By providing support with interest repayments, the government not only relieves immediate financial pressure but also fosters an environment conducive to entrepreneurship and economic stability among the construction workforce. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to the welfare and prosperity of construction workers, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the nation's infrastructure and development. Through this scheme, the government aims to enhance the financial resilience of construction laborers, enabling them to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations and secure a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Benefits:
The board will reimburse the interest payable on business loans up to ₹5,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be construction worker and registered with the board are regularly depositing contributions.
1. Applicant can utilities the loan amount only for own business work.
1. Application can not use loan amount for purchase of shop/plot/vehicle or household goods.
1. Applicant have to submit a certificate of intention to repay interest to the financial institution every year.
1. This scheme will be applicable only on the loan taken by one of the registered beneficiary's wife/husband at a time.
1. If any information provided in the application for assistance under the scheme by the beneficiary is found to be false, the responsibility of depositing the entire sanctioned assistance amount along with interest in lump sum will be of the concerned beneficiary.
Scheme for Pension Benefits to the Journalists/Photojournalists
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
"Scheme for Pension Benefits to the Journalists/photojournalists" was launched by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of Tripura. The objective is to provide financial assistance in the form of a Pension to accredited Journalists/ Photojournalists aged 60 years and above. The application should be submitted to the Director of Information and Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Tripura.

Benefits:
Pension of ₹10,000/- per month. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be 18 years or older.
1. The applicant retired from the job as an accredited journalist/photojournalist in Tripura.
1. The applicant should have done 10 years of service in Tripura. 
1. The applicant should not have received a pension from other sources, except under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
1. The beneficiary should be 60 years or older to receive the pension.
Disability Pension (MBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Disability Pension” is a social security scheme, implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance in the form of a disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis (T.B.), accidents, etc. Additionally, the worker will be eligible for an ex-gratia payment based on the percentage of disability and subject to conditions as may fixed by the Board.

Benefits:
The financial assistance of ₹150/- per month as disability pension shall be given to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis (T.B.), accidents, etc.
In addition to this pension, the worker will also be eligible for an exgratia payment of not more than ₹5,000/- depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as may fixed by the Board.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
   1. The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
   1. Registered construction workers who have become permanently disabled due to conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis (T.B.), accidents, etc., are eligible to avail of the benefits under the scheme.
Mukhyamantri Sports Development Scheme - Retired Person
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
Launched on 9th February 2024 the "Mukhyamantri Sports Development Scheme-Retired Person" was launched by the Directorate of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to generate employment opportunities (Gymnastics, Swimming) for retired persons (Senior Physical Instructors) to give a monthly fixed remuneration of ₹30,000/-. The contract is tenable for a maximum period of 6 months, it may be extended or curtailed (The total period of engagement of consultants shall not exceed 5 years or 64 years of age whichever is earlier.)

Benefits:
Fixed remuneration of ₹30,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
1. The applicant should be a retired sportsperson. 
1. The applicant's age should be less than 64 years.
Lakshya Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
The state scheme "LAKSHYA" was launched by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support in the form of Scholarship to the candidates having permanent residence in Tripura, clearing Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to adequately equip them, to mould them to acquire such knowledge and skill to compete with the candidates of other states in the civil services examination. The intervention will be in the form of direct financial support to candidates clearing the Civil Services, which includes Part I (Prelims to main), candidates who cleared prelims and are appearing for the mains. Part II (Mains to Interview candidates who are invited to appear for the interview) is conducted by UPSC.

Benefits:
Part I: Candidate Clears the Civil Services Prelims Exam and Will Be Appearing for the Mains Exam
₹1,00,000/- (₹70,000/- for coaching centre fee & study material cost­, and  ₹30,000/- for travelling cost), extended from the date of publication of result till the date of Mains examination (date of last paper) 
Part II: Candidate Clears the Mains Exam and is Invited for an Interview by UPSC
₹20,000/-, extended from the date of publication of results of Mains and the date of interview.
Mode of Disbursement
The monthly payment will be done in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode by the Implementing Agency. 
The financial support will be given to a candidate once for Part I and once for Part II.
The candidate needs to tell the Implementing Agency about the Main exam date two months before it happens. 
If the candidate gets called for an interview, he/she should also inform them before the interview date.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Candidates should be a domicile of Tripura. 
1. The Candidate should have cleared the Civil Services Exam (Prelims Exam) conducted by the UPSC. 
1. The combined annual family income of the candidate should not exceed ₹10,00,000/-. 
1. A candidate can receive assistance only twice, regardless of how many times he/she attempts to pass the exam.
Pension Plan (MBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Pension Plan” is a social security scheme, implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, a member of the fund who has been working as a building worker for not less than one year after the commencement of these rules shall on completion of sixty years of age be eligible for a person. The Pension will become payable from the 60 years of the succeeding to the month in which he completed 60 years of age.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the registered worker who has been working as a building worker for not less than one year shall receive an amount of ₹1,000/- per mensem as pension.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
2.	The beneficiary should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
3.	The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
4.	The registered workers who have been working as building workers for not less than one year shall be eligible to receive pension benefits under the scheme.
5.	The registered worker shall become eligible to avail pension benefits upon attaining the age of 60 years.
Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-II
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of poor families as well as to promote girl child education, small family norms, increase the child sex ratio, discourage the preference for male child & eradicate female infanticide.

Benefits:
A fixed deposit (FD) of ₹25,000/- each in the name of the two girl children (A copy of the FD receipt is given to the family).
Renewal of FD after five years.
An annual incentive of ₹1,800/- from the 6th year of the FD.
The amount deposited along with accrued interest is given to the girl child when she attains 18 years of age.
NOTE:
 The matured amount will be given to the girl child only if she appears for the 10th standard public exam.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The assistance is provided only for two girl children of the family.
- The annual income of the parents of the girl child should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
- One of the parents must have undergone sterilization before turning 40 years old.
- The family should have only one female child and no male child. In the future, no male child should be adopted.
- The parents/grandparents should be a native of Tamil Nadu by birth or continuous residence of not less than ten years at the time of applying to this scheme.
- The scheme is also applicable to the girl children of Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees in the Refugee Camps in Tamil Nadu.
Assistance For Purchase of Aids/Appliances
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The &quot;Assistance for Purchase of Aids/Appliances&quot; scheme under the Social Welfare, Women &amp; Child Development Chandigarh financial assistance is being provided to physically handicapped persons for the purchase of aids/appliances to increase their mobility in their day-to-day working. The applicant should be a resident of UT, Chandigarh to avail of benefits under the scheme. By providing support for their purchase, the scheme empowers individuals to perform tasks and activities independently, thereby enhancing their self-esteem and overall well-being.

Benefits:
100% cost on purchase of artificial limbs/ aids/ appliances subject to a maximum of ₹40,000/- 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Annual income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed  ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
   1. Applicant must be resident of UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
   1. Applicant&#39;s Disability should be to the extent of 40% and above.
Laxman Award / Rani Laxmi Bai Award Scheme
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Laxman Award/Rani Laxmi Bai Award” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh the sportspersons will be honoured by the state government with the Lakshman award for male sportsperson and Rani Lakshmi Bai award for a female sportsperson in 31 sports disciplines.

Benefits:
This award recognizes sports personalities with a Citation, a Bronze statue of either Laxman or Rani Laxmi Bai, a Scroll, and a cash prize of ₹3,11,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The player must be a bonafide native of Uttar Pradesh.
1. The sportspersons for at least three consecutive times for the year 2020-21 (year 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) must have been a member of the state senior team for the year 2021-22 (2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22) participated in the National Games/National Senior Championship and also the medal earned by him in the year for which the award is recommended.
1. If a player has participated in the National Senior Championship and he/she will participate in the international competitions mentioned in the government order such as the Olympic Games, World Championship/World Cup (held at an interval of 04 years) Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championship and Commonwealth Championship (held 01 time in 04 years), SAF Games If he participates, will also be considered eligible. 
1. The player will have to give an affidavit along with his application that he has never been a participant in the consumption of drugs in any competition/championship or sports event nor has he been found guilty in this case.
1. The applicant shall also submit an oath that he has not been found guilty in any suit by the Hon'ble Court nor has he been found guilty in connection with sexual harassment
1. The players who have the above eligibility will be given the Laxman Award to the male player and Rani Laxmi Bai Award to women players included in 31 sports (Swimming, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cycling, Horse Riding, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho - Kho, Rowing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Lan Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting/Best physics, Wrestling, Taekwondo, Yachting, Golf, Cricket, Soft Tennis, Karate and Wushu) by conferring Lakshman/Rani Lakshmi Bai Award to male/female sportsperson who bring laurels to the state and the country by achieving significant achievements in the respective sports.
1. One person will be rewarded only once.
1. The Government may cancel the name of any person from the list of awardee sportspersons and in that direction, such person shall be required to return the statue and inscription given to him. The cancellation will thus be final and no appeal can be made against it.
1. Any form of conveying (pleading) about a recommendation will disqualify that entry.
1. The players only participating in National Senior Championships/National Games will not be considered eligible for the award.
Suraksha Laghu Evan Simant Vriddhajan Krishak Samman Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Rajasthan government has introduced the &quot;Suraksha Laghu Evam Simaant Vriddhajan Krishak Samman Pension Yojana&quot; to uplift the lives of small and marginal farmers in the state. This initiative recognizes the significant contributions of these farmers to the agricultural sector and aims to provide them with much-needed social security during their golden years. By offering a monthly pension to eligible farmers aged 60 and above, the scheme seeks to alleviate financial worries and ensure a degree of economic independence for these individuals. This program serves as a critical step towards improving the overall well-being of small and marginal farmers in Rajasthan, acknowledging their hard work and dedication to food production.
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Benefits:
To a pensioner below 75 years of age : ₹750/- per month
To pensioners aged 75 years and above : ₹1,000/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan State.
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
1. The female applicant's age should be more than 55 years and the male more than 58 years.
Funeral Assistance Scheme (PULWS)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Funeral Assistance 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 ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased Unorganised Worker towards meeting the funeral expenses. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹7,000/- to the nominee of the deceased member towards funeral expenses.
The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a nominee of the deceased. 
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been 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 deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been between 18 to 59 years of age.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.
Government Working Women’s Hostel
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Government Working Women’s Hostel" is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to safe accommodation and food facilities to working women who live far away from their families and belong to lower and middle-income groups. The women can stay 3 years in the hostel.

Benefits:
Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹300/- per month in Chennai and ₹200/- per month in other Districts. 
Safe accommodation, food, and electricity charges on a dividing basis.
The women can stay for 3 years in the hostel.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a working woman. 
1. If the applicant is in Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹25000/- per month.
1. If the applicant is in a district other than Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹15000/- per month.
Skill Development Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Skill Development Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Board is implementing this scheme by entering an MoU with M/s Labour Net Services Private Limited and M/s G&G Skill Developers Private Limited, to provide training to the Construction Workers enrolled as beneficiaries in the Board. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
The Construction Workers are provided Skill Training free of cost.

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 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.
Relief under Natural Calamity / Pandemic Period (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Relief under Natural Calamity / Pandemic Period" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the Board provides financial assistance of ₹ 2,000/- to the registered worker as a relief during a natural calamity/pandemic. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the registered construction worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
₹ 2,000/- credited as 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 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.
- The applicant should have been hospitalized for five or more days due to an accident or any disease.
Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Ilamani Award 
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Ilamani Award" is a state scheme launched 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 ₹4,000/- and certificates of appreciation. The scheme is being implemented in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹4,000/-.
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 applicant's age should be 18 years and below.
Go-Green Three Wheelers Scheme (GBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Go-Green Three Wheelers Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, a one-time subsidy will be provided on the purchase of battery-operated tricycle (e-rickshaw) vehicles to registered construction disabled workers.
**Objective:**
If a registered construction worker becomes disabled or incapacitated due to an accident while working at a construction site, the income of the construction worker ceases. So the construction worker is permanently financially unable to support the family. In such a situation, the use of three-wheelers is intended to help the construction workers as a source of income so that they can find other employment and support their families.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a one-time subsidy will be available to the extent of 50% of the Ex-Showroom Price or ₹48,000/- whichever is less.
The assistance will also be available for the amount of Registration Fee and Road Tax paid for the first time of the new Three-Wheeler. (RTO Tax and Road Tax would be reimbursed as well.)
Note 01:
 The cost of the motor vehicle tax amount of the new three-wheeler, fixed by the State Government and at the prevailing rate applicable to persons with disabilities, will be borne by the registered disabled construction worker here.
Note 02:
 This additional subsidy will be provided in addition to the subsidy available under the electric vehicle-related schemes of Government.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The construction workers should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.
   1. The registered construction workers who become disabled or incapacitated due to an accident while working at a construction site will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The registered construction disabled worker (Shramyogi) should have purchased a lithium-ion battery-operated vehicle in his own name.
   1. The registered construction disabled worker (Shramyogi) should hold a tri-cycle license to operate a tri-cycle.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be available once per registered construction disabled worker.
Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Kaushal Sanvardhan Yojna -RS-CIT
Category: Women and Child, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Kaushal Sanvardhan Yojna Started on 20-12-2020 under the Women and Child Development Department Rajasthan State Government is to make the girls and women of the state empower in the field of computers by providing free computer courses to them. As we all know, in the present times, the use of computers is increasing rapidly. In most of the departments, all the work in government and private companies is being done digitally. 
In such a situation, this decision of the  Rajasthan government is very important for the girls and women of the state. According to this scheme, women get computer knowledge for free. By doing this, they can become self-reliant and empowered, thus their future will also be bright, this has been the main objective of the Rajasthan Government under the Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Kaushal Samvardhan Yojana. > **Out of the allotted seats, Scheduled Caste candidates will be selected on 18% seats and Scheduled Tribe candidates will be selected on 14% seats. In case of non-availability in the concerned category, it can be filled by others.**

Benefits:
Free basic computer training for women and girls, general information about MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, email, etc. is given. Training will be given through RKCL ( Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant is a native citizen of Rajasthan.
   1. Only women of the state will be considered eligible for the scheme.
   1. Only girls and women between the ages of 16 years to 40 years will be considered eligible for the scheme.
   1. Widow/divorced/abandoned women suffering from violence be given priority.
   1. The applicant trainees who have passed class 10th from a government school and are graduates.
   1. The applicant  Anganwadi worker must be a Graduate.
Tablet Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students of 12th Standard
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Tablet Assistance to Scheduled Caste Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, tablets are provided to students in the 12th standard who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, students in the 12th standard belonging to the Scheduled Caste category will receive a tablet by paying a token fee of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in 12th Standard.
   1. There is no income limit.

**Note**: The students should have received a tablet from the education department by paying a token fee of ₹1,000/-
Walk In Tunnel
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Walk-In Tunnel under the Agriculture Department of the Rajasthan government provides the benefit of a subsidy to the farmers with affordable and efficient structures that offer protection from adverse weather conditions, pests, and diseases. 
Walk In Tunnels are basically protected structures made from Pre-galvanized pipe and covered with UV Stabilized Plastic sheets. Generally Tunnels are used to give favorable controlled environments like temperature, humidity, light intensity, ventilation, soil media, disease control, irrigation, Fertigation, and other agronomical practices throughout the season irrespective of the natural conditions outside. Walk In Tunnel has a variety of applications, the majority being, the growing of vegetables, floriculture, planting material acclimatization, and fruit crop growing for the export market. > **Important points**


1. The construction of Walk in Tunnel can be started only after the administrative approval/work order issued by the Horticulture Department.
1. Verification can be done by the committee formed after construction.
1. Payment of the grant amount directly into the bank account of the farmer or to the producer firm with the written consent of the farmer.

Benefits:
50 percent grant is payable for the area.
800 square meters (maximum 5 units per beneficiary).
400 square meters (maximum 10 units per beneficiary).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a Farmer.
1. The applicant must have agricultural land ownership and irrigation sources.
Cash Grant in lieu of Sewing Machine
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Cash Grant in lieu of Sewing Machine" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹10,000/- is provided to the Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of a Sewing Machine. This scheme applies only to the Widows of the ESM registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
A Cash Grant of ₹10,000/- is provided for the purchase of a Sewing Machine.
The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be the Widow of an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen).- The applicant should be [registered](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure) with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- 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.
Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses (Swami Vivekanand Scholarship)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, a monthly stipend/scholarship will be given to Scheduled Caste Category students who are studying professional courses in Government or Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI).

Benefits:
•	Under the scheme, a monthly stipend of ₹400/- is given to the eligible student.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in professional course in a Government or Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
   1. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6,00,000/- (For Rural &amp; Urban Areas).
National Handicrafts Development Programme: Direct Benefit to Artisans - Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles

Details:
The scheme "Direct Benefit to Artisans - Supports to Artisans in Indigent Circumstances" is a component of the Umbrella Scheme "National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)" by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The scheme is introduced to support the artisans during their old age. The scheme is designed to give a boost to the handicraft sector in India. Assistance of upto ₹8,000/- per month is granted to the Artisans in Indigent Circumstances in the form of monthly allowance or lump sum grant or both, through PFMS/DBT.

Benefits:
Assistance of upto ₹8,000/- per month is granted in the form of a monthly allowance or lump sum grant or both, disbursed via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS)/ Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a master craftsperson who is the recipient of the Shilp Guru Award/ National Award/ Merit Certificate/ State Award/ any other bigger award.
- The annual income of the artisan should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- in the preceding financial year.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of similar financial assistance from any other source.
- The artisan should not be less than 60 years of age on the date of application. Age may be relaxed in the case of artisans with disabilities, subject to submission of the Certificate issued by the appropriate authority.
Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme gives an opportunity to talented young artists to perform in cultural programmes organized by voluntary organizations, thereby identifying talented youth in the field of Vocal Music, Bharathanatyam, and Instrumental Music. Remuneration in the range of ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/- is paid to the artists for their performance.

Benefits:
Remuneration in the range of ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
1. In the case of music artist, the age should be above 16 years and within 30 years.
1. In the case of Bharatanatyam artist, the age should be over 15 years and within 30 years. 
1. The orchestra artists such as ghatam, ganjira, muharshingh, konnakkol are also eligible to apply. 
1. The artist should participate in any one of the following performances: Vocal, Bharatanatyam, Kathakalakshepam, Veena, Violin (solo) Nadaswaram, Flute, Jalatharangam, Gottuvadhyam, Clarinet, Guitar, Mandolin, Saxophone.
Maternity Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Maternity 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 and the wives of workers to cover expenses incurred for health check-ups, medicine, nutritious diet, etc., during the maternity period.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided to female workers and the wives of workers to cover expenses incurred during the maternity period.

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. Application has to be made within 1 (one) year from the date of delivery.
   1. The benefit of this scheme is available to either female workers or the wives of workers for only one delivery.

**Note:** Assistance will not be provided if there is a change in the name of the pregnant woman mentioned in the birth certificate/document and the name of the pregnant woman mentioned in the bank passbook.
Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
"Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The artists who have already received the Kalaimamani Award and who are presently in indigent circumstances are awarded financial assistance of ₹15,000/-. The scheme is implemented by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram Ponni.

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

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should have received the Kalaimamani Award.
1. The applicant should be living under indigent circumstances. 
1. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above.
1. The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹12,000/-.
Scheme of Extending Grants for the Publication of Rare Books on Arts
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, the grant is sanctioned to the writer for the publication of books that are considered rare for the development of arts. 60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant. he applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Manram.

Benefits:
60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant.
Number of Installments
The grant amount is disbursed in two instalments: 
First Installment:
 50% upon selection of the book by the Expert Committee.  
Second Installment:
 50% after the author submits 100 printed copies of the book along with an expenditure statement for verification.
*This grant is not given for reprint. 





Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an Author/Writer.
1. The applicant should lack sufficient financial resources to cover the publishing expenses of the rare books.
1. The book should have been considered rare for the development of arts
1. The submitted book should not have been published before.
Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Spectacle Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹2,000/- to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of Spectacle. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) are not eligible. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-, for the purchase of Spectacle.
The amount 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 an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Full Medical Checkup Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Full Medical Checkup Assistance 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 conduct health check-ups for male Shramyogis above 45 years of age and female Shram Yogis above 35 years of age who are working in the organized sector in the state of Gujarat. Only those workers (Shramyogi) who’s Labour Welfare Fund has been paid regularly by their organization/unit for the last one year will be eligible.

Benefits:
The scheme provides health check-ups for male Shramyogi above 45 years of age and female Shramyogi above 35 years of age working in the organized sector in the state of Gujarat.
Note:
 A fixed amount of ₹1950/- per worker for complete medical check-ups and 25% of this amount is ₹487.50 to be paid by the organization/company.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Only those workers (Shramyogis) whose Labour Welfare Fund has been regularly paid by their organization/unit for the last one year will be eligible.
   1. The male Shram Yogis above 45 years of age and female Shram Yogis above 35 years of age working in the organized sector will be eligible to avail of the benefits under the scheme.
   1. The benefit will be given once a year to the labourers.
   1. The Gujarat Labour Welfare Board shall not be responsible for any side effects during/after physical examination.
   1. After getting in-principle approval from the office here, the medical examination has to be done within 30 days with the mutual agreement of the company and the hospital.

**Note 01:** The company willing to avail the benefits will have to upload the list (Excel Sheet) in the portal.
**Note 02:** Fees paid under this scheme will not be refunded.
**Note 03:** The final decision regarding the scheme will be with the Welfare Commissioner. The jurisdiction will be Ahmedabad.