pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH.

Benefits:
Two Sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, are provided once in a year.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should belong to 'Below Poverty Line' category.
Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Marriage of Poor Scheduled Caste Brides” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor parents from Scheduled Castes for performing the marriage of their daughters. The financial assistance is given at the rate of ₹15,000/- in each case for the marriage of their two daughters.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/- in each case for the marriage of their two daughters.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India.
- The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The Parent/Guardian of the bride should be a native of Puducherry.
- The assistance is provided for the first marriage alone.
- The marriage should be registered.
- The assistance is available only for two daughters in a family.
- The application should be submitted 30 days prior to the date of marriage.
- The annual income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
- The applicant should not be receiving financial assistance from other sources.
- The marriage should be performed in accordance with the law.
- The bride should have attained the age of 18 years.
- The bridegroom should have attained the age of 21 years.
Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to motivate the Scheduled Caste people to keep their houses neat and tidy. Incentives in the form of household articles worth ₹500/- for each selected beneficiary is being given.

Benefits:
Incentives worth ₹500/- in the form of household articles.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 3 years.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste.
Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary (CBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Physically/Mentally Disabled Children of Beneficiary” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more will receive financial assistance.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more will receive financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month.
The benefit under this scheme shall be admissible only till such time the child is alive.
The benefit is given for a maximum of two children.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards the labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
   1. Registered construction workers whose child has a disability of 40% or more are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. This benefit is for a maximum of two children.
   1. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
Distribution of Free House Sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
Launched in 1981, the scheme “Distribution of Free House Sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry was introduced to distribute free house sites to Scheduled Caste and Other Economically Backward Classes. Through this scheme, the homeless poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided housing sites to enable them to construct their own houses. Approximately 11,000 persons so far have benefitted from this scheme.

Benefits:
Distribution of free house sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native or a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹24,000.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should be a homeless person.
- No member of the family of the applicant should own a house/house site.
- The applicant should have a bonafide intention to construct a house within 2 years.
Marriage Assistance (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme “Marriage Assistance” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be given to the construction workers who are registered under A.B.O.C.W.W.B. for the marriage of their children. The assistance shall be for the marriage of two children of the beneficiary. A female registered member is also eligible for this assistance for her own marriage.

Benefits:
The financial assistance of ₹25,000/- shall be given to registered workers for the marriage of their children.
This assistance shall be for the marriage of two children of the registered workers.
A female registered worker is also eligible for this assistance for her own marriage.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
   1. The applicant should be engaged in any building &amp; other construction work.
   1. The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The workers having continuous membership for 5 years shall be eligible to get financial assistance under the scheme.
   1. This assistance shall be for the marriage of two children of the beneficiary.
   1. A female member registered under A.B.O.C.W.W.B is also eligible for this assistance for her own marriage.
General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The scheme “General Pension” was started by the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (A.B.O.C.W.W.B), Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Under this scheme, a pension shall be given to a registered beneficiary working as a building worker for not less than one year after the commencement of the Rules on completion of sixty years of age. The pension will become payable from the first day of the succeeding to the month in which the worker completed 60 years of age.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- shall be given to a registered beneficiary for every completed year of service from the year of his/her registration.
The pension will become payable from the first day of the succeeding to the month in which the registered worker completed 60 years of age.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam.
   1. The applicant should be engaged in any building &amp; other construction work.
   1. The construction worker should be registered with the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The registered worker who has completed 60 years of age shall be eligible for the pension.
   1. A registered beneficiary who has worked as a building worker for at least one year upon reaching the age of sixty will be eligible for a pension.
Swami Vivekananda Nishakta Swavlamban Protsahan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development &amp; Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, “Swami Vivekananda Nishakta Swavlamban Protsahan Yojana” aims  to provide social security to differently abled people aged five(5) years and above who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resources and are in need of financial assistance. It is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, so pension the amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.
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Benefits:
Amount:
 ₹ 1,000/- per month to the eligible beneficiary.



Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
- The applicant should have attained the age of five (5) years or more.
- The applicant must belong to any of the following categories:


1. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Section-2 (r) benchmark disability.
1. Section-2 (s) Persons with Disabilities.
1. Section-2 (t) Persons with Disability having high support needs.
1. Section-2 (zc) "Specified Disability”.


- The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card (For applicant’s aged 18 years and above)
- The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
- The applicant should not be retired or permanently employed in Central and State Government or in public sector undertakings.
- The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of any family pension or pension from Central and State Government or from public sector undertakings.
- Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee.
Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV and AIDS
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development &amp; Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, “Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS” aims to provide a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to those who are suffering from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) to meet medical expenses. It is a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, so pension the amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.
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Benefits:
Amount: ₹ 1,000/- per month to the eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
  - The applicant should be suffering from HIV/AIDS.
  - The applicant should receive Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society.
  - The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card (For applicants aged 18 years and above)
  - The applicant or their spouse should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
  - The applicant or their spouse should not be retired or permanently employed in Central and State Government or in public sector undertakings.
  - The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of any family pension or pension from Central and State Government or from public sector undertakings.
  - Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee.

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Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
This scheme aims to address the skill gap faced by construction workers registered with the Board by providing them with access to essential training opportunities for competency development and technical advancement. Currently, construction workers rely solely on on-the-job experience, lacking formal technical training due to institutional limitations. This hinders their ability to secure fair wages and access better services. Recognizing the financial constraints often preventing workers and their families from pursuing formal training, this scheme offers reimbursement for both training costs and lost wages. By bridging this financial gap, the initiative empowers individuals to elevate their skillsets and career prospects.

Benefits:
Training fees and materials:
 Board will reimburse expenses of institute-fixed fees, textbooks, and other training-related stationery.
Exam: 
After training, will have to pass an assessment test.
Wages
: In case the registered worker himself receives training, an amount equivalent to the minimum wage of the unskilled worker will be reimbursed but only registered workers are eligible, not dependents.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant himself or his/her husband/wife/father must be a registered construction worker and his/her contribution must be updated.
1. If the registered worker himself wants to undergo training, then his/her age should be between 18-35.
1. Age dependencies: 

  - Dependent wife/ unmarried daughter has no age limit. 
  - The maximum age of dependent son is 21 years
Assistance to General Farmers for Sinking Tubewell
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to General Farmers for Sinking Tubewell" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers from the General Category are provided with a grant of 65% subsidy towards the construction of tubewell/filter points in Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,50,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual.

Benefits:
65% subsidy
 towards construction of tubewell/filter point in the Union Territory of Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,50,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual.
*The total cost incurred towards the construction of the tubewell shall be taken into account for the calculation of the subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must obtain the necessary permit to sink a new/replacement tubewell/filter point from Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.
- The tubewell/Filter point should have been constructed through a departmental power rig/hand bore set or should have been constructed with a No Objection Certificate of the Agriculture Department for engaging private drilling machinery registered with Pondicherry Ground Water Authority under departmental supervision.
- The applicant should hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell/filter point to be constructed.
- The applicant should have ownership of the land for at least 2 years and a clear ownership title deed in his/her name. The eligible land holding of 1.5 acres should be in favour of the applicant farmer, spouse, or a member of the joint/undivided family.
- Farmers who have already availed themselves of the subsidy for the same purpose within 5 years are not entitled to any benefit under this scheme.
- The casing pipes should have a BIS certificate and should have been purchased from an authorized dealer/ M/s.PASIC Ltd.
- The applicant should not convert the lands for a minimum period of 10 years from the date of construction of the tubewell/filter point to any purpose other than agriculture and should execute a bond accordingly.
Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers for Sinking Tubewell
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers for Sinking Tubewell" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers from the Scheduled Caste Category are provided with a grant of 90% subsidy towards the construction of tubewell/filter point in Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,80,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual.

Benefits:
Grant of 90% subsidy to General Farmers towards construction of tubewell/filter point in the Union Territory of Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,80,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual.
*The total cost incurred towards the construction of the tubewell shall be taken into account for the calculation of the subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste Community. 
- The applicant should be an Indian National and native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for the past 5 years.
- The applicant must obtain the necessary permit to sink a new/replacement tubewell/filter point from Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.
- The tubewell/Filter point should have been constructed through a departmental power rig/hand bore set or should have been constructed with a No Objection Certificate of the Agriculture Department for engaging private drilling machinery registered with Pondicherry Ground Water Authority under departmental supervision.
- The applicant should hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell/filter point to be constructed.
- The applicant should have ownership of the land for at least 2 years and a clear ownership title deed in his/her name.
- The eligible land holding of 1.5 acres should be in favour of the applicant farmer, spouse, or a member of the joint/undivided family.
- Farmers who have already availed themselves of the subsidy for the same purpose within 5 years are not entitled to any benefit under this scheme.
- The casing pipes should have a BIS certificate and should have been purchased from an authorized dealer/M/s.PASIC Ltd.
- The brand of pipes is left to the choice of the applicant but pipes should be BIS certified and should have been purchased either from PASIC or from the list of authorized dealers.
- The applicant should not convert the lands for a minimum period of 10 years from the date of construction of the tubewell/filter point to any purpose other than agriculture and should execute a bond accordingly.
Reimbursement of College Fees for Scheduled Caste Students in Professional Colleges (Top 20)
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Reimbursement of College Fees for Scheduled Caste Students in Professional Colleges (Top 20)” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to deserving Scheduled Caste students pursuing professional education. Through this scheme, reimbursement of tuition fees and examination fees is facilitated for students who have achieved marks above 75% in the Higher Secondary Course Examination and secured a place in the 'Top 20' Rank. The scheme aims to alleviate the financial burden on eligible students.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of Tuition Fees and Examination Fees.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should have secured a place in the 'Top 20' Rank.
- The applicant should have secured above 75% in the Higher Secondary Course Examination.
- The applicant should be pursuing a professional education.
- The applicant should have been selected through 'CENTAC' for admission to a professional college.
Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojna
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojna” is an old-age pension scheme implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens. Under the scheme, a monthly pension is given to individuals who are aged 60 years or above.

Benefits:
A monthly pension of ₹400/- will be provided to individuals who are in the age group of 60-79 years.
A monthly pension of ₹500/- will be provided to the individuals whose age is 80 years and above.
Note:
 The pension amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary bank account using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
   1. The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above.
   1. The applicant should not be a retired government employee, in order to avail of the benefits of the scheme.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving any pension from government service, family pension or social security pension any other source for this purpose.
Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to award cash prizes to meritorious differently-abled persons (visually challenged students) who are studying in government and private schools of Puducherry and secure first, second and third rank concerning total marks in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.

Benefits:
A cash award of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- to the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The percentage of the disability of the applicant should be 100% and above.
- The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.
- The applicant should have passed the qualifying SSLC & HSC Examination respectively.
Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees" by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to differently abled individuals undergoing technical or professional training. The objective is to enable them to successfully complete their training, empowering them to earn a livelihood and contribute as valuable members of society.

Benefits:
A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should have undertaken a full-time vocational training course in any recognized vocational training centre, workshop, ITI, or any other institution sanctioned by the Central/State Government, local body, or voluntary organization.
- The applicant's age should be 5 years and above.
- The applicant should be differently abled.
Vegetable Development Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Vegetable Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to promote vegetable production through HYV seeds/Hybrids/Improved/Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of seeds/ seedlings and garden tools at 50% sales subsidy.
Demonstration on improved methods of vegetable cultivation at the rate 2,600 per farmer is provisioned.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
Sl. No.
Entitlement
Owantum of Assistance
1
To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements.
50% sale to the farmers.
2
To promote the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers.
100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area.
3
To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc.
Assistance is limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary @ ₹10,000/unit.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The small and marginal farmers having sufficient available cultivable land can apply under the scheme.

Note: The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Plant Protection Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Plant Protection Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to control pests and diseases including weeds and rodents of horticultural crops by the distribution of bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents and equipment at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance:
1. Free distribution of Bio-pesticides/Bio-agents.
2. 50% subsidy sale on Plant protection equipment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

**Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Category: Women and Child
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

Details:
The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar organized by The Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India has conferred the award to children for their exceptional achievement. This award is the highest civilian honor for children in India. It is awarded annually to children in the age group of 5-18 years for their exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements in seven categories:

- Bravery
- Art & Culture
- Environment
- Innovation
- Science & Technology
- Social Service
- Sports > **Ceremony Details**


1. The Awards to be announced on December 26 on ‘Veer Bal Diwas’.
1. The awards will be conferred by H.E., President of India at New Delhi at a special ceremony/function to be held in January every year.
1. Number of Award will be 25, however, any relaxation to this maximum number may be permitted at the discretion of the National Selection Committee.

Benefits:
Medal
Certificate and citation

Eligibility Criteria:
1. A child should be an Indian Citizen.
1. A child above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years (as of 31st July of respective year).
1. The act/incident/achievement should have been within 2 years of the last date of receipt of application/nomination for the year of consideration.
1. The child must have made outstanding contributions in any of the seven categories specified above

  - Bravery.
  - Art & Culture.
  - Environment.
  - Innovation.
  - Science & Technology.
  - Social Service.
  - Sports.
Incentive For Eye Donors
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Incentive For Eye Donors” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to create awareness among the public about the eye donation and to pay an amount of incentive to the donors of eye. In this scheme, an amount ₹ 10,000/- per beneficiary is provided to the near relatives of the eye donor. The applicant should apply within 90 days after the transplantation.

Benefits:
₹ 10,000/- per beneficiary is provided to the near relatives of the eye donor. 

NOTE: 
In case of delay in disbursal of benefits, contact the authorities below:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The age of the applicant should be 18 years or above.
- The person who is claiming the incentive for eye donation must be a close relative of eye donor.
- The applicant should apply within 90 days after the transplantation.
Development of Strawberry Cultivation
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Development of Strawberry Cultivation” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to provide farmers with quality and improved varieties of strawberry planting materials so as to encourage area expansion under this crop such that commercialization horticulture under this crop is achieved.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Assistance to the selected government-run farm and also a scale of 50% subsidies to the strawberry spokes.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Sl. No.
Entitlement
Owantum of Assistance
1
To promote the production of strawberry fruits by purchasing good quality materials of strawberry runners.
100% assistance to the selected beneficiaries.
2
 Purchase of mulching for demonstration.
100% assistance.
3
Purchase of drip irrigation sprayers.
100% assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 200 sqms.

**Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Assistance for Installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the Marginal Farmers, Small farmers, Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribe Farmers, Women Farmers, Big Farmers and Institutions are provided with a subsidy on the total cost (or) ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for the installation of Sprinkler / Drip Micro Irrigation Systems.

Benefits:
Subsidy of 90% of the total cost (or) ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for Marginal Farmers, Small Farmers, Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribe and Women Farmers.
Subsidy of 70% of the total cost (or) ₹ 25,000/‐ per hectare whichever is less for Big Farmers/ Institutions.
*The beneficiaries so selected will be intimated individually if the farmer completes the work on their own fund, the subsidy amount will be released by an Electronic clearing system in the farmer's bank accounts.
*If the farmer chooses manufacturers/ dealers, the subsidy amount will be released directly to the manufacturers/dealers' bank account after obtaining a satisfactory completion letter from the concerned farmer.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Marginal Farmer/ Small farmer/ Scheduled Caste Farmer/ Schedule Tribe Farmer/ Women Farmer/ Big Farmers/ Institutions
- The farmers should own cultivable agricultural land in the Union Territory of Puducherry along with own/leased tubewell with adequate water and pumping system.
- The farmers who have already availed the maximum subsidy amount during the past 10 years for the sprinkler irrigation system and the past 8 years for the drip irrigation systems are not eligible.
- The farmers who have already installed micro irrigation system under this component and availed part of the maximum subsidy amount to install a micro-irrigation system during the past 10 years / 8 years in the additional area will be considered and they will be paid the balance amount duly deducting the already noted assistance from the maximum subsidy amount.
- The land in which the installation of the micro irrigation system under this component, the period of 10 years for the sprinkler irrigation system and 8 years for the drip irrigation system will not be considered even if ownership has been changed.
- Farmers who have availed of sprinkler irrigation systems earlier are also eligible for drip irrigation systems and vice‐versa, if the farmer opts to cultivate for intercrop for 3 years.
Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Regional Centre for Training and Production of Mushroom” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to train farmers in the method of mushroom cultivation and to supply quality spawn and pasteurised compost to farmers.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of spawns at 50% subsidy and compost at 50% subsidy.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Sl. No.
Entitlement
Owantum of Assistance
1
Sale of Button, Oyster spawns, and compost to Mushroom growers at Mushroom Development Centre.
50% subsidy sale to the growers.
2
Construction of compost shed under Assistant Director of Horticulture, Mushroom Development Centre, Upper Shillong.
50% assistance
3
Financial assistance to Mushroom growers @ ₹22,000/- per unit under District Horticulture Officer, West Garo Hills.
50% assistance

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

**Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.
Fruit Processing Centre
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Fruit Processing Centre” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to disseminate technical knowhow to youth entrepreneurs, farmers, and housewives through the practical demonstration on the importance of fruit preservation and to manufacture quality processed fruit products such as Squashes, Jams, Jelly, canned fruits and Juices under the trade name ‘Meg Fruits Products’.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Training and Demonstration
Type of Assistance:
Awareness, Capacity building on fruit and vegetable processing

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The "Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities" aims to empower individuals facing mobility challenges due to disabilities. Launched in 2020 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the program provides free motorized tricycles to those struggling to integrate into society due to physical limitations. This initiative seeks to facilitate their economic and social rehabilitation, granting them greater independence and participation in daily life. Eligibility for the program is determined by several factors. Individuals suffering from conditions like muscular dystrophy, stroke, cerebral palsy, or hemophilia may qualify, provided they meet specific criteria. These include good eyesight, mental capacity, and sufficient upper body strength to operate the tricycle while seated. Additionally, the applicant must have a disability certified by the Chief Medical Officer of their district at a minimum of 80%.

Benefits:
The maximum grant amount under this scheme is the motorized actual price of tricycles or ₹25,000/- whichever minimum per person with disabilities will be permissible.
Note:
 If the cost of a motorized bicycle exceeds ₹25,000/-, the expenditure incurred in addition to the maximum grant amount of ₹25,000/- will be borne by the beneficiary himself.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Beneficiary should be resident of Uttar Pradesh.
1. Beneficiary age should be 16 old or above.
1. Family annual income must not be exceed ₹1,50,000/- from all the sources. 
1. Beneficiary can get the benefits only at once. 
1. Beneficiary must not be previously benefited by a motorized tricycle from the Government of India/Local Bodies/Member of Legislative Assembly Fund/MPLADS or other Government or Government funded sources.
1. Applicants must have disability of 80% or more and certified by the Chief Medical Officer of the district.
Motivation of Unemployed Persons to Start Self-employed Enterprises
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Motivation of Unemployed Persons to Start Self-employed Enterprises” by the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries and Commerce, UT of Puducherry was introduced to encourage self-employment among the youth in manufacturing and service activities, supporting the growing economy of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Benefits:
Quantum of Loan
Ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹2,00,000.
Subsidy
50% of the project cost (excluding preliminary and pre-operative expenses) for projects not exceeding ₹10,000.
25% of the project cost (excluding preliminary and pre-operative expenses), subject to a maximum of ₹25,000, for projects exceeding ₹10,000 but less than ₹2,00,000.
Interest
Normal bank rate of interest on the date shall be charged.
Disbursement
The disbursement of the loan will be done once the beneficiary completes the formalities required by the banks for their project.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant's age should align with the existing norms of banks.
- The applicant should be able to read and write fluently.
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of the area for at least 3 years.
- All economically viable service and industrial activities are eligible.
Visitor's Award 
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
Visitor's Award under the Department of Higher Education provided To encourage excellence through competition. These awards would help to promote healthy competition amongst Faculties/Students of the Central Universities and motivate them to adopt best practices from around the world in the pursuit of excellence. > **Under the Visitor's Award, there are three categories:** 


1. For Innovation.
1. For Research.
2.1. Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
2.2. Physical Sciences.
2.3. Biological Sciences.
1.  For Technology Development. > **Who can nominate?**


- Vice Chancellor/Dean/ Director/Professor of nominee's University. > **Selection Process**


- The selection committee will invite online nominations in the prescribed formats in the web portal. The selection committee will devise its procedure to select the awardees, which will be put in the relevant portal. A panel of awardees would be prepared by a Selection Committee for final selection by the President, in the capacity of Visitor of Central University. > **Ceremony Details**


- The awards shall be presented by the President of India at the time of Annual Conference of the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities or in the Visitor’s Conference held annually.

Benefits:
Citation and cash reward will be presented to the awardee. The total value of the cash reward will be ₹2,50,000/-
If there are two or more recipients, the cash reward is subject to the condition that, each awardee will receive a minimum of ₹1,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
- All faculty members and students of all the Central Universities will be eligible for the Visitor’s Awards.
Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill Scheme- Meghalaya
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill (HMNEH) Scheme” is a part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme which was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, being implemented for the overall development of Horticulture in North East and Himalayan states. The mission covers all NE States including Sikkim and three Himalayan states of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The mission addresses the entire spectrum of horticulture from production to consumption through backward and forward linkages.
         In the state of Meghalaya, the “Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill (HMNEH) Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for improving productivity, quality planting material, canopy management of fruit trees, support to marginal and small farmers, upscaling protected cultivation and drip irrigation.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs, Improving marketability and marketing support.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
1. The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 200 sqms.
"Subsidy for Cultivation of Fodder Crops" Component of the "Crop Production Technology" Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Subsidy for Cultivation of Fodder Crops" component of the "Crop Production Technology" scheme was introduced by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, cash incentives are distributed to Farmers and Self Help Groups for undertaking fodder cultivation in the Puducherry region.

Benefits:
Cash Incentives @ ₹12,500/hectare.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident/native of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be residing in the Puducherry region.
- The applicant should be a Farmer.
- The applicant should be cultivating fodder in the Puducherry region.
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region- Meghalaya
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Scheme” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root &amp; tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa, and bamboo. Under MIDH, Government of India (GOI) contributes 60%, of the total outlay for developmental programmes in all the states except states in North East and Himalayas, and 40% share is contributed by State Governments. In the case of North Eastern States and Himalayan States, GOI contributes 90%. MIDH also provides technical advice and administrative support to State Governments/ State Horticulture Missions (SHMs) for the Saffron Mission and other horticulture-related activities Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)/NMSA.
      In the state of Meghalaya, the Scheme “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) Sub Scheme Horticulture Mission for North East and Himalayan Region (HMNEH)” is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya with the  following objectives:

  - To promote holistic growth of the Horticulture sector through promotion, extension, post-harvest management, processing, and marketing.
  - To encourage aggregation of farmers into farmer groups like FIGs/FPOs and FPCs to bring economy of scale and scope, enhance horticulture production, augment farmers, income, and strengthen nutritional security.
  - To improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material, and water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation, support skill development, and create employment generation opportunities for rural youth in horticulture and post-harvest management.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Production of planting materials, area expansion, rejuvenation of senile plantation, creation of water sources, protected horticulture, beekeeping, mechanization, post-harvest, and establishment of market infrastructures.
Type of Assistance:
Grant in Aid, Subsidy sales of inputs, training, and demonstration

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
   1. The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.
Samagra Samajik Suraksha Vridh Ashram Mai Nivaasarat Ant-vasi Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Samagra Samajik Suraksha Vridh Ashram Mai Nivastan Athavasi Pension Yojana under the Department of Social Justice government of Madhya Pradesh provides financial support to the citizens of Madhya Pradesh who live in old age homes recognized by the Department of Social Justice.

Benefits:
Pension amount: ₹ 600/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant is a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant Resident above 60 years of age residing in Vridvashram.
1. The applicant's name is marked on the Samagra portal.
Samagra Samajik Suraksha Parityakta Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Samagra Samajik Suraksha Parityakta Pension Yojana under the Department of Social Justice government of Madhya Pradesh provides financial benefits to Be from a family living below the poverty line. to fulfill the basic needs of life.

Benefits:
Pension Benefits : ₹ 600/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The Abandoned women aged between 18 to 59 years.
1. The applicant should be living below the poverty line.
1. The applicant name should be mentioned on the Samagr portal.
Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Production Incentive / Back-Ended Subsidy for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. _Through this scheme, the farmers who possess farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are provided with One-Time Assistance/ Bi‐Annual Assistance/ Annual Assistance for the Cultivation of Horticulture Crops such as Mango, Guava, and Sapota._

Benefits:
One Time Assistance  
Mango: ₹ 12,250.
Guava: ₹ 5,830.                
Sapota: ₹ 2,300.
Other fruits (not covered under the NHM scheme): ₹ 25,000.

Bi‐annual Assistance (Two Seasons Per Year) - Thai and Aadi Pattams
Hybrid vegetables: ₹ 5,000.
Country Vegetables: ₹ 12,500.
Winter Vegetables: ₹ 18,750.

Annual Assistance
Coconut: ₹ 7,500.
Tapioca: ₹ 12,500.            
Betel Vine: ₹ 1,500/‐, not exceeding ₹ 50,000/‐ Ha.

*The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary's account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
*The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Eligibility Criteria:
All categories of farmers with farmer's identity cards / authenticated land records/documents are eligible.
_*The Agricultural Officers (Horticulture) shall conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation in coordination with the Agricultural Officers of the respective Uzhavar Uthaviyagams._