pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Right To Information Fellowship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions

Details:
The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, is the nodal Ministry for the Right to Information Act. The primary goal of the "Right to Information Fellowship" scheme is to contribute towards more accountable and transparent government and it has several components including programmes for awareness generation, training and e-governance initiatives for RTI for achieving the purpose. Under this scheme, DOPT proposes to offer 4(Four) short-term fellowships to researchers from the field of media / Civil Society professionals / RTI Trainers to conduct field-based research on themes relating to RTI. It is hoped that the research output will enhance the understanding of the status of the implementation of the act, including its successes, constraints in its implementation and how those are being / could be overcome and what more needs to be done to help achieve the objectives of the Act.

Benefits:
Stipend
A stipend of ₹ 50,000/- per month for three months.
(subject to tax deduction at source)

Additional Grant
₹ 50,000/- for books, research material, travel, printing, production of creatives etc., sanctioned on the basis of the research proposal and released on production of actual bills.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a professional in the field of journalism (newspaper/ magazine/ radio/ TV), Civil Society and research and training in the field of RTI. 
1. The applicant should be between 25 and 40 years of age.
1. The applicant should have proven credentials in his / her professional area.
1. The applicant should have some prior experience of work relating to the Right to Information.
1. The applicant should have an aptitude for research.
Assistance For Delivery / Miscarriage Of Pregnancy / Termination Of Pregnancy To Female Differently Abled Person
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Government of Tamil Nadu introduced "Assistance for Delivery/ Miscarriage of Pregnancy/ Termination of Pregnancy to Female Differently Abled Person with a sum of ₹6,000/- @ ₹1,000/- per month for delivery and ₹3,000/- for miscarriage/termination of pregnancy is given to female differently abled person.

Benefits:
A sum of Rs.6,000/- @ Rs.1,000/- per month for delivery and Rs.3,000 for miscarriage/termination of pregnancy is given to a female differently abled person.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Differently abled person holding identity card issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.
Maintenance Allowance To VJNT And SBC Students Studying In Professional Courses And Living In Hostel Attached To Professional Colleges
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme to complete the education of V.J.N.T and S.B.C students who are students of professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Animal Husbandry, etc.
Professional courses are divided into A, B, and C categories and accordingly, maintenance allowance is given to the students through the concerned Principal of the college. For 4 to 5 years course (Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, etc.) Rs. 700/- per month, for 2 to 3 years course (Engineering Dip., M.B.A, M.S.W, etc.) Rs. 500/- and for 2 years and lesser duration courses (B.Ed., D.Ed.) Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months as maintenance allowance in addition to other Government Scholarships.

Benefits:
Professional courses are divided into A, B, and C categories and accordingly, maintenance allowance is given to the students through the concerned Principal of the college.
For 4 to 5 years course (Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, etc.) Rs. 700/- per month, for 2 to 3 years course (Engineering Dip., M.B.A, M.S.W, etc.) Rs. 500/- and for 2 years and lesser duration courses (B.Ed., D.Ed.) Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months as maintenance allowance in addition to other Government Scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Students should belong to VJNT or SBC category.
1. Students should be studying in professional courses such as Medical, Engineering, Animal Husbandry, etc.
1. Students should submit an Application form for admission in Govt. Hostel.
1. Students should have been admitted to the hostels attached to professional colleges or approved private hostels.
Sindhu Dharshan Yatra Scheme 2016
Category: Travel & Tourism, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Sindhu Dharshan Yatra Scheme 2016” was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Haryana on 12th July 2016. Under the scheme, the government of Haryana provides financial assistance to the pilgrims of the State of Haryana. The financial assistance will be provided up to the extent of ₹10,000/- or 50% of the actual expenditure per person whichever is less. This scheme will be commenced w.e.f. 1st April 2016 and financial assistance will be provided to those applicants who complete the Yatra after this date.

Benefits:
The financial assistance will be provided up to the extent of ₹10,000/- or 50% of the actual expenditure per person whichever is less.
Financial assistance shall be provided to a maximum of 50 (fifty) numbers of pilgrims.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Haryana State.
   1. The applicant/pilgrim should complete the Yatra through the State Govt./Central Govt./Society and the completion certificate in this regard must be submitted by the State/Central Govt./Society.
   1. The financial assistance shall be given only once to a pilgrim.
Internship Programme Of The Department Of Expenditure
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Finance

Details:
The Internship Programme of the Department of Expenditure aims to familiarize willing and eligible undergraduates pursuing five-year integrated courses and Graduates pursuing post-Graduation/ post-Graduates pursuing Research with the overall process of formulation of economic policies of the Government. The internship is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the Department of Expenditure. > **Duration**

The duration of the internship will be from two to six months at different points in time during the financial year. > **Declaration of Secrecy**

Interns will be required to furnish to the Department a declaration of secrecy before reporting for the Internship. > **Logistics Support**

Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support i.e. office space and a computer with an internet facility. > **Placement**

The interns would be attached with one of the DS/Director level officers in the different Divisions of the Department of Expenditure keeping in view the areas of interest expressed by the candidates and as per the preference of that Division.

Benefits:
Remuneration
Token Remuneration @ 
₹ 10,000/- per month
 per intern, payable on satisfactory completion of their internships and on submission of their Report / Paper.

Certificate of Internship 
Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper and its evaluation by the DS/Director level officer in the concerned Division.

Eligibility Criteria:
Indian national pursuing postgraduation Research Courses in Economics/Finance/Management and in the 4th and 5th year of 5-year integrated Course in Law/any other professional course from Universities/Institutions of National and International repute are eligible to apply for the internship provided - 

- Students pursuing post-graduate courses should have obtained a first-class Graduate degree.
- Research Scholars Pursuing courses in Economics/Finance/Management, should have obtained at least 50% marks in Post-Graduation.
- Students in the af a 5h year of the 5 year integrated Law course should have obtained at least 80% marks in their 12th Class examination.
Snehayanam Scheme For Mothers Of Persons With Special Needs
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Snehayanam Scheme for Mothers of Persons with Special Needs” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, Electric Auto Rickshaws will be provided free of cost to mothers of persons with disabilities who suffer financially. This scheme would provide a means of livelihood for such beneficiaries. During the initial phase of the scheme, 2 beneficiaries from each district will be selected for this scheme.
            The task of caring for and providing rehabilitation support for persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities can be stressful and daunting for parents, especially mothers. Such persons with disabilities (PwDs) coming under the purview of the National Trust Act 1999 always require special care and attention since they cannot perform their day-to-day activities without someone else’s assistance. Sometimes taking care of such PwDs can be quite challenging for widowed or divorced mothers with no other source of permanent income.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, Electric Auto Rickshaws will be provided free of cost to mothers of persons with disabilities who suffer financially.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. Widowed/legally divorced/ wives abandoned by husbands are eligible to apply under this scheme.
   1. The mothers of PwDs covered under the National Trust Act (NTA) will be eligible to apply under this scheme.
   1. The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and do not have a source of steady income.
   1. The beneficiaries must possess a valid 3-wheeler license.
   1. The age limit of the applicant has to be 55 years or below.

**Note 01:** The tax and insurance for the vehicles will have to be borne by the beneficiary.
**Note 02:** The vehicle must be registered solely in the name of the beneficiary and the vehicle ownership cannot be transferred or sold.
“RAKSHAK PURASKARS’’ Award
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The Directorate of Women and Child Development, Government of Goa, has instituted the “RAKSHAK PURASKARS” Award. The awards are being conferred from the year 2015 onwards and presented on Independence Day i.e. 15th August. The awards are conferred to two persons every year. The awards are conferred to the individuals who have shown exceptional courage, especially in adverse circumstances in coming to aid, protecting or helping beyond the call of duty and assisting in dealing with the victims of any type of violence, attack or harassment against women and girls at home, in the workplace and everywhere in the public domain and has shown their respect and dignity to women in society within the State of Goa. The Award aims to spread the message to encourage and motivate all to bestow respect and dignity to women in society in the State of Goa.

Benefits:
The recipients of the awarded are given a scroll/citation and cash prize of ₹ 20,000/- each. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have shown exceptional courage, especially in adverse circumstances or otherwise in coming to aid, protecting or helping beyond the call of duty, the victims or in dealing with the victims of any type of violence, attack, or harassment against women and girls at home, in the workplace and everywhere in the public domain and has shown their respect and dignity to women in society in the State of Goa.
1. The applicant can be a person from any walk of life, whether they are Police Officers, Doctors, Lawyers, Public Prosecutors, Social Workers, Teachers, Tourist Guides, Lifeguards, Bus, Taxi or Auto Drivers, etc.
1. The applicant should have a resident of Goa for the last 05 yrs as of 1st January of the respective year OR has worked in the State for at least two years shall be considered.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other award in the same field during the same year.
1. The applicant should be above 25 years of age as of 1st January of the respective year.
Shreshtam Scheme For Ensuring Participation Of PwDs In Arts & Sports
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Shreshtam Scheme for Ensuring Participation of PwDs in Arts &amp; Sports” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. The Government of Kerala has started the scheme to ensure equal opportunities for PwDs in sports and recreation activities equally along with others without discrimination. Under the scheme, support will be provided to persons with disabilities who have showcased special talent and expertise in arts and sporting activities.       
        The objective of the scheme is to ensure access, inclusion, and effective participation of persons with disabilities in the field of arts and sports. This scheme will enable such promising talents to undergo specialized training in State/National Academies/Centres which will help them to increase their potential and competence level. This scheme will encourage and mainstream Persons with Disabilities to accomplish great achievements and help them to be self-sufficient.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, a maximum amount of ₹10,000/- will be provided to each beneficiary who has showcased their talents in State/ National level championships.
Note:
 The amount will be provided to a total of 10 beneficiaries from each district of Kerala.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. The participants who have showcased their talents in arts and sporting activities in State/ National level championships will be eligible to apply.
   1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD) having 40% or more disability.
   1. The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹1,00,000/-.
   1. The applicant should be undergoing training from State/National Academies/Centers.
Atal Asra Yojana
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Atal Asra Yojana" by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa provides financial assistance of up to ₹ 3,00,000 to individuals from Scheduled Tribes communities for construction/ re-construction and repairs of the house.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹ 3,00,000 for the construction of a new house/re-construction of the existing house.
Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,50,000 for the repair of the existing house.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an individual from the Scheduled Tribes community of the State of Goa.
1. The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than or equal to ₹ 3,00,000.
Scheme For Providing Assistive Devices To Differently Abled Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Providing Assistive Devices to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala provides assistive devices to differently-abled persons for improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication, and for performing their daily activities. There is a wide range of assistive devices available to meet the needs of persons with disabilities like Joy stick operated Wheel chair, Smart Phone with screen Reader, Daisy Player, CP Wheel Chair, Talking Calculator, etc. Due to mobility impairment Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) encounter many barriers to education while travelling, earning a job, etc. Therefore, by use of these Aids &amp; assistive devices, Persons with Disabilities become independent and their participation in society increases.
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Benefits:
Under the scheme, the following assistive devices will be provided to differently-abled persons:
Joy stick-operated Wheelchair
Smart Phone with Screen Reader
Daisy Player
CP Wheel Chair
Talking Calculator, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
- Disabled persons with 40% or more disability are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The combined annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
- The Medical Board should certify that the applicant is capable to use the assistive device.
Griha Aadhar Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "Griha Aadhar Scheme" is one of the flagship programmes of the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa. The objective of the scheme is to address the problem of spiralling prices and to provide support to the housewives/homemakers from the middle, lower middle and poor sections of society, to maintain a reasonable standard of living for their families. Under this scheme, a monthly disbursement of an amount as prescribed under the scheme will be provided every month directly to the hands of the housewives/homemakers to achieve the objective.

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

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a married woman.
1. The applicant should be above the age of 18 years.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
1. The gross income of the husband and wife, taken together should not exceed ₹ 3,00,000/- per annum.
1. A widow with a minor child who is in receipt of benefits under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) rolled out by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa shall be eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Antya Sanskar Sahay Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Antya Sanskar Sahay Yojana" by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa provides grants of financial assistance for the performance of funeral and religious ceremonies of Scheduled Tribe (ST) families. The financial assistance under the scheme is up to ₹ 20,000/- or the actual cost whichever is less. The deceased or the applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe Family.

Benefits:
The financial assistance under the scheme is up to ₹ 20,000/- or the actual cost whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The deceased or the applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe Family.
1. The annual family income of the deceased or the applicant shall not exceed ₹ 3,00,000. > **Special Case**

If the applicant is not from Scheduled Tribe, and the deceased is from Scheduled Tribe, then the applicant should establish the first relationship with the deceased person. The claim may be made within 12 months from the occurrence of death in the family of kin.
Scholarship For Transgender Students
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Scholarship for Transgender Students” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala for providing scholarships to Transgender students from 7th standard onwards studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools.
       The Transgender community faces many problems such as fear, shame, social discrimination, depression, suicidal tendencies, and social stigma. They are unable to live a dignified life, once their gender status is revealed. Steps must be taken to create public awareness so that Transgender feel that they are a part of society and are not treated as untouchables. As an effort to bring marginalized Transgender communities to the mainstream of society, Social Justice Department has initiated this scheme.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is being provided to Transgender students on the following basis:
For Transgender students from 7th std. to 10th std.:  ₹1000/- per month for 10 months
For Transgender students studying in Plus One & Plus Two:  ₹1500/- per month for 10 months
For Transgender students pursuing Diploma, Degree, Post-Graduation, or Professional courses:  ₹2000/- per month for 10 months

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Applicant should be Transgender.
2.	Applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
3.	Applicant should be a student and studying in State Government/ Government aided/ Self Financing schools/colleges.
4.	The applicant should be studying in 7th Class to Diploma/Degree/PG Level.
5.	There is no income limit.
Swasraya Scheme For Parents/Mothers Of Physically Handicapped/Mentally Retarded Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Swasraya Scheme for Parents/Mothers of Physically Handicapped/Mentally Retarded Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to find self-employment, whose husbands have died/abandoned, and who have to take care of their sons/children with severe physical and mental challenges.
Parents of severely mentally retarded and differently-abled persons require emotional strength and flexibility. Older parents can find themselves overwhelmed by various medical, caregiving, and financial responsibilities. Physically Handicapped/Mentally Retarded (PH/MR) persons always need special care and attention since they cannot perform their day-to-day activities without someone else’s assistance. Sometimes it can be quite challenging for older parents in BPL families, especially mothers, who have to take care of household tasks and work apart from taking care of MR persons.
Looking after such a Mentally challenged/PH person is expensive. These expenses can arise from medical equipment and supplies, medical care, caregiving expenses, specialized transportation, etc. Even though an amount of ₹600/- is being provided as “Aswasakiranam Pension” to caregivers (family members) of bedridden PH/MR persons, it cannot cover the expenses completely. Single mothers face tremendous challenges. Often, a custodial parent must fulfill the roles of primary provider and caregiver without the benefit of a partner. It is a difficult task under the best of circumstances.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, a one-time financial assistance of ₹35,000/- will be provided to women of BPL families to find self-employment, whose husbands have died/abandoned, and who have to take care of their sons/children with severe physical and mental challenges.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The parents (mothers) with children having 70% or more disability / mental retardation are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. Single/Unwed mothers/Wives abandoned by husbands/Legally divorced women/Separated women are eligible to apply under this scheme.
   1. Close relatives (women- as mentioned in the above category) who act as caretakers of severely disabled/mentally challenged patients can also apply.

**Note 01:** Mothers of severely disabled/mentally challenged bedridden patients will be given priority.
**Note 02:** Beneficiaries of the “Aswasakiranam Scheme” can also apply under the scheme.
Old Age And Destitute Pension
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The Government of Puducherry introduced Old Age And Destitute Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age Persons/Widows/ Deserted Women/ Unmarried Women and Enuches so that they could defray some petty personal expenses without depending on others.
> Amount of assistance


- ₹1500/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age less than 60 years.
- ₹2000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age between 60 years and 79 years.
- ₹3000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age 80 years and above.

Benefits:
₹1500/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age less than 60 years.
₹2000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age between 60 years and 79 years.
₹3000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age 80 years and above.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Old Age both men and Women above fifty-five years.
1. Widows above 18 years of age.
1. Deserted Women consecutively deserted for the past seven years.
1. Unmarried Women above 40 years.
1. Transgender above 21 years.
Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
&quot;Nihshaktajan Vivaah Protsaahan Yojana&quot; started by the Madhya Pradesh government is going to prove to be a very useful scheme for the disabled people of the state because the state government will provide financial assistance amount for the people who are differently abled. This scheme has been started to encourage disabled people to marriage and to ensure social rehabilitation of disabled people.

Benefits:
In the case of a disabled youth marrying a normal girl and in the case of a disabled girl marrying a normal youth, the incentive amount is Rs. 2,00,000/- 
In case of disability of both the young man and the woman, jointly Rs. 1,00,000/- incentive amount is provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Applicants should have a disability of 40% or more. 
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The minimum age of male applicants should be 21 years and female applicants should be 18 years. 
1. The marriage should have been solemnized by religious custom/ social custom or legally prescribed by the competent court. 
1. The applicant should not be an income taxpayer. 
1. In order to get the benefits, one of the disabled couples will have to apply within a period of one year after the completion of the marriage, otherwise, they will not be eligible to get the benefits.
Development of Industrie-Training Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Industries-Training Scheme for the candidates to develop their skills to enable them to start their own ventures or to get suitable employment opportunity by sponsoring to selected short term trades  offered by the Training Institution situated in the neighboring states of India.
Under the scheme, training is given with stipend in various trades to the educated unemployed youths to create more employment opportunities or to start own venture.
To motivate entrepreneurship among the youth of Union territory of Puducherry.
> Period of Training: One year.

Benefits:
The pattern of assistance:
For Trainees-Stipend
(i) SSLC/ITI/H.S.C. – Rs.1,500 /- per month.
(ii) Graduate in Arts and Science/ Diploma in Engineering or equivalent – Rs. 2,500 /- per month.
(iii) Degree in Engineering & PG – Rs.3,000 /- per month  (the stipend will be paid based on the minimum qualification fixed for the trades concerned).
To the Training Institutions :
For Industries –
Towards wastage of raw material – Rs.300 /-per trainee per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Residence should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should have a continuous residence of 3 years in the U.T. of Puducherry.  
- Proof: Birth certificate/Education certificate/Residence certificate.
- Already trained candidates in various Govt. Schemes are not eligible to apply.
Merit Based Award and Recognition Of High Performance In The Board Exams Of SSC And HSSC In The State Of Goa
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa is implementing a scheme titled ‘Merit-Based Award and Recognition of High Performance in the Board exams of SSC and HSSC in the state of Goa’ for Scheduled Tribe Students. The objective of this scheme is to motivate students by giving Merit Based Award on the benchmark of performance and to provide financial incentives to high-performing students who are economically weak. Any Scheduled Caste student who has passed Class 10th and Class 12th, securing 50% and above marks will be given a financial award. The scheme aims to increase the representation of the ST Community in the High-Rank holders are very few in the Class 10th and Class 12th.

Benefits:
Felicitation of Rank Holders Students - 
₹ 20,000/- to the First Five Rank Holders (separately for all the streams of Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational).
A certificate of Appreciation will be given at the time of felicitation in the public function.

Merit-Based Awards - 
₹ 5,000 awarded to the students who have scored 50% to 59.99% marks.
₹ 8,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 60% to 60.99% marks.
₹ 10,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 70% to 74.99% marks.
₹ 15,000/- awarded to the students who have scored 75% & above marks.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
1. The applicant should have secured 50% or above marks in the SSC/ HSSC Board exams.
1. (For Merit Based Award) The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than ₹ 5,00,000/-.
Durghatana Mein Chikitsa Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
"Chhattisgarh Durghatana Mein Chikitsa Sahaayata Yojana" has been started by the Chhattisgarh Government and manage/run by the Chhattisgarh, Labor Department.

Benefits:
To the registered beneficiaries, medical assistance of ₹ 20,000/- or the actual expenditure incurred on the treatment, whichever is less, will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh state.
1. It is mandatory for construction workers to be registered in any district.
1. Must have completed 90 days as a laborer in the board.
Medhavi Chhatr/Chhatra Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Chhattisgarh "Medhaavee Chhaatr/ Chhaatra Shiksha Protsaahan Yojana" has been started by the Government of Chhattisgarh and operated by the Labor Department of Chhattisgarh. Benefits will be provided to applicants studying in 10th, 12th, graduation, post graduation, and some selected courses.

Benefits:

Class wise details
Annual Incentive Amount (For Boy Students)
Annual Incentive Amount (For Girl Students)
For Class 10th & 12th
₹ 5,000/-
₹ 5,500/-
All Graduate Courses
₹ 7,500/-
₹ 7,500/-
All Post Graduate Courses
₹ 10,000/-
₹ 10,500/-
All vocational education and professional education
₹ 12,000/-
₹ 12,500/-
By Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education. For the boys and girls who are in the top ten of merit in the state level examination of class 10th and 12th held
₹ 1,00,00/-
₹ 1,00,000/-
Government ITI, IIT, Engineering, Medical, Law, Dental, and Nursing. For the students taking admission in the college (This facility will also be provided to the children of the beneficiaries taking admission in the above streams in non-government institutions at the rate applicable in the government institution)
The admission fee of each academic session, all academic fees, expenses incurred on hostel accommodation and food will be reimbursed by the Board and every year Rs 2000 will be paid separately by the Board for copy-books and stationery.
The admission fee of each academic session, all academic fees, expenses incurred on hostel accommodation and food will be reimbursed by the Board and every year Rs 2000 will be paid separately by the Board for copy-books and stationery.




Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be resident of Chhattisgarh. 
1. First two children from a family
1. Factory worker should be registered.
1. Those children who score more than 75 percent marks will get the benefit of the scheme.
1. Beneficiaries will be eligible for the benefits of this scheme after 90 days of registration.
Kala Gaurav Puraskar
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Kala Gaurav Puraskar" by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, is presented to artists working in the field of Art and Culture who have given outstanding contributions in their respective fields of art. Such artists need to be felicitated and their substantial contribution needs to be recognized. > **Objectives**


1. To give State recognition to those artists who have given substantial contributions in the field of Art and Culture.
1. To felicitate the artists for their lifetime achievements in the field of Art and Culture.
1. To recognize and appreciate the age-old talent of the artists.

Benefits:
The awardee shall be felicitated with a shawl, shrifal, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of ₹ 25,000/- per individual.
Every year maximum of 30 cases shall be considered as per the availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an individual artist.
1. The applicant should be 60 years of age.
1. The applicant should have given a substantial contribution in his/her respective field of art.
1. The applicant should have contributed in his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of his/her entire career as a practising artist.
Fee Waiver Scheme For SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Fee Waiver Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Higher Education" is a Fee Waiver Scheme by the Department of Education, Art & Culture, Government of Goa. This Scheme is framed in order to provide free access to every SC/ST student, to the institutions of higher learning. It shall be the endeavour of the Government to see that no eligible SC/ST students are deprived of higher education for want of resources. The Scheme is operated by Directorate of Higher Education for the students pursuing the courses of General Education and by Directorate of Technical Education for students pursuing Technical Education at the degree and post graduate level.

Benefits:
A full waiver of the fees supposed to have been paid by them in the institutions where they have sought admissions. 
The amount fee waiver shall consist of Tuition fees, Library fees, Laboratory fees and Development fees, if any.
NOTE:
 All other charges and fees would be borne by the concerned student.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have been born in Goa or resident of Goa for at least last fifteen years.
1. The applicant should have passed his/her qualifying examination from any of the institutions located in Goa.
1. The applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community of Goa.
1. The applicant should be enrolled for the First Year of their Degree/PG Courses.
Viranarayan Singh Shram Ann Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Viranarayan Singh Shram Ann Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 17 January 2018. The main objective of the scheme to provide the food assistance for unorganized worker at their work places.

Benefits:
Hot food is being distributed to construction workers at ₹ 5/- in food centers.
Cooked rice, dal, vegetable or khichdi, fai dal, vegetable or cumin rice, fried dal, vegetable.
Pickles will also be payable along with the food.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Registered unorganized workers are eligible for benefits.
Safai Karmakar Prasuti Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Safai Karmakar Prasuti Sahayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on  11 March 2015. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing financial assistance for Maternity Assistance.

Benefits:
Female employees will receive a financial assistance of ₹4,200 in the third month of pregnancy and ₹2,800 in the eighth month of pregnancy as maternity benefit.
Male employees will receive a financial assistance of ₹3,000 as paternity leave after the birth of the child.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant(Male or Female) must be registered worker.
1. Benefits will be provided only for two children.
Asangathit Karmakar Samachar-Patr Hawker Cycle Sahayata Yojana
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme "Asangathit Karmakar Samachar-Patr Hawker Cycle Sahayata Yojana" for unorganized worker on 10 September 2010. Under this scheme, One cycle will be provided free of cost to each unorganized  beneficiary. The main objective of the scheme to empower the unorganized Samaachaar-Patr Hokar worker through provide them free cycle.

Benefits:
A free of cost cycle will be provided. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. This scheme is for unorganized newspaper delivery workers (hawker) registered in any district of the state.
1. Newspaper delivery workers (hawker) are not eligible for this scheme if they receive benefits from a parallel scheme.
Asangathit Karmakar Gambhir Bimari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Asangathit Karmakar Gambhir Bimari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on 28 April 2012. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided for the medical treatment of serious illness like treatment of kidney, cancer, sickle cell anemia, heart disease, AIDS and paralysis.

Benefits:
Unorganized workers can receive up to ₹ 50,000 in medical assistance to help cover the cost of treating kidney, cancer, sickle cell anemia, heart disease, AIDS, and paralysis. 
If the actual cost of treatment is less than ₹ 50,000, they will only receive the actual cost of treatment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be registered with the State Board for at least 90 days.
1. The applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 60.
1. The applicant must be registered as a beneficiary of unorganized workers under Section 10 of the Act.
Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Majadur suraksha upakaran sahaayata yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The "Mukhyamantri Nirmaan Majadur Suraksha Upakaran Sahaayata Yojana" has been started by the Government of Chhattisgarh.
Under this scheme, Safety Equipment Assistance will be provided to the construction worker of the Chhattisgarh state.

Benefits:
The said material(helmets, footwear, gloves, safety jackets, and masks) will be purchased by the beneficiary at his own expense, as per the rate fixed by CSIDC or Rs. 1,500/- whichever is less.

The beneficiary will be responsible for procuring the mentioned materials at their own cost. Once obtained, the Board will provide the reimbursement  upon receipt of an application and the corresponding invoice.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh state.
1. Applicant should be a registered construction worker in Chhattisgarh state. 
1. Applicant can apply for the benefits only after  the 90 days of registration.
Junior Research Fellowship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Details:
The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is a fellowship program that provides financial support to students who are pursuing doctoral research in biotechnology and life sciences. The JRF program is open to all Indian nationals who have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field.

Benefits:
The fellowship amount for the JRF program is ₹31,000 per month for the first two years and ₹35,000 per month for the remaining three years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be Indian citizen. 
1. Applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university
1. Applicant must clear the GAT or NET exam in biotechnology or a related field
1. Applicant should not be more then 28 years for general and EWS category candidates and 33 years for SC/ST/PH category candidates
1. Applicant must be willing to pursue full-time doctoral research in biotechnology or a related field at a recognized university or research institution in India.
Kachara Binane Vaale Hetu Suraksha Upakaran Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Kachara Beenane Vaale Hetu Suraksha Upakaran Sahaayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on 19 June 2017. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing safety equipment.

Benefits:
Gloves, Shoes and Rain Coat (OR)
A cash assistance in the amount determined by the CSID.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a registered waste picker in Chhattisgarh State.
1. Applicant must not be receiving assistance from any other parallel scheme of the state government.
1. Applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old.
Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Cycle, Chhatari, Chappal/Joota Sahayta Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Cycle, Chhatari, Chappal/Joota Sahayta Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 05 June 2018. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing required equipment/items.

Benefits:
Provide Cycle, Umbrella, Slipper/Shoe Assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant women should be registered in any district of the state.
1. If applicant received from any other parallel scheme of the State Government, then applicant is not eligible for this scheme.
1. Beneficiaries aged between 18 years to 60 years will be eligible under the scheme.
Theka Shramik, Hamaal Shramik Evan Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Gambhir Bimaari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Theka Shramik, Hamaal Shramik Evan Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Gambhir Bimaari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 05 June 2018. The main objective of the scheme to provides financial assistance for serious illness.

Benefits:
Medical aid of ₹50,000/- will be provided for the treatment of registered contract workers, Hamal workers and female domestic workers who are suffering from serious illness.
Serious diseases under the scheme will include kidney, cancer, sickle cell anemia, heart disease, AIDS and paralysis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered with the State Social Security Board at least 90 days in advance.
1. Applicant must be in the age group of 18 to 60 years will be eligible for this scheme.
1. Applicant can be only received benefits at once. 
1. If applicant received from any other parallel scheme of the State Government, then he/she is not eligible for this scheme.
Theka Shramik, Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Evan Hamal Shramik Prasuti Sahayta Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Theka Shramik, Gharelu Mahila Kamgar Evan Hamal Shramik Prasuti Sahayta Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 05 June 2018. The main objective of the scheme to provide pregnancy care.

Benefits:
Female employees will receive a financial assistance of ₹4,200 in the third month of pregnancy and ₹2,800 in the eighth month of pregnancy as maternity benefit.
Male employees will receive a financial assistance of ₹3,000 as paternity leave after the birth of the child.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant(Male or Female) must be registered worker.
1. Benefits will be provided only for two children.
National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSPG) scheme was established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The scheme was initially launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society to pursue postgraduate studies in India.

Benefits:
Scholarships of Rs.15,000/- per month for 10 months in a year. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be pursuing first postgraduate degree. 
1. Applicant who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible to apply.
1. Applicant must be enrolled in first year of postgraduate program.
1. Applicant must be under 30 years old.
1. Applicant must be enrolled in full-time program.
1. Applicant must be pursuing recognized postgraduate degree program.
Mukhyamantri Aadharbhut Shiksha Prashikshan Sahayata Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Mukhyamantri Aadharbhut Shiksha Prashikshan Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for Building and other construction worker on 29 March 2023.. The main objective of the scheme to provides financial assistance for education.

Benefits:
Free coaching assistance to get the admission for 6th and 9th classes. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. It is necessary for a registered worker to have regular membership of one year in the board.
1. The benefit of the scheme will be provided only to the first two children of the registered worker.
1. The first two children of a registered construction worker possessing the minimum qualification prescribed for the respective competitive examination will be eligible under the scheme.
Safai Karmakar Gambhir Bimari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Safai Karmakar Gambhir Bimari Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 28 April 2012. The main objective of the scheme to provide the financial assistance for medical treatment.

Benefits:
Registered unorganized workers who are suffering from serious illness will be provided medical assistance of ₹ 50,000/- for their treatment.
Serious diseases will include kidney, cancer, sickle cell anemia, heart disease, AIDS and paralysis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. To receive the benefits of this scheme, unorganized workers must be registered with the State Board for at least 90 days.
1. This scheme is open to unorganized workers between the ages of 18 and 60.
1. The unorganized worker must be registered as a beneficiary under Section 10 of the Act.
1. Each unorganized worker can only receive the benefits of this scheme once.
1. If the unorganized worker is receiving benefits under another parallel scheme of the State Government, they will not be eligible for the benefits of this scheme