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Viswakarma Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Scheme “Viswakarma Pension” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala to give a pension to traditional workers of Viswakarma Communities (Carpenters (wood, iron, stone), Goldsmiths, Moosari) who have completed 60 years of age in the Kerala State.

Benefits:
The monthly pension amount of ₹1100/- will be given to the persons belonging to the traditional Viswakarma Communities.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Kerala State.
2.	The applicant should belong to the traditional Viswakarma Community of Kerala State.
3.	The age of the applicant should be more than 60 years.
4.	The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹1,00,000/-.
National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
The National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP) is a dedicated skill development program aimed at providing high-quality vocational training with a focus on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Launched in March 2015 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, this Central Sector Scheme operates as part of the Umbrella Scheme SIPDA (Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act). The primary objectives of this scheme are:

   1. To enhance the skills of Persons with Disabilities by providing quality vocational skill training, enabling them to gain meaningful employment.
   1. To empower PwDs to become self-reliant, productive, and contributing members of society.

Benefits:
Vocational/skill training (both short-term and long-term) is provided through a network of skill training partners. These partners include the government, the public sector, training institutions such as VRCs, private training institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
A cluster delivers partners' training nationwide, known for its successful track record in providing skill training with high employability rates.
A dedicated cross-cutting Sector Skill Council for PwDs (SCPwD) has been established under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the private sector.
Additionally, mentorship projects to promote self-employment among PwDs are developed by DEPwD in collaboration with industrial confederations, sector-wise associations, domain experts, and other relevant organizations. These mentorship opportunities are tailored to address disability-specific needs.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Trainees**


1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should have a disability of not less than 40%, as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and any relevant legal statute.
1. The applicant should be between 15 and 59 years of age at the commencement of the course.
1. The applicant should not have undergone any other skill training course sponsored under the National Action Plan for Skill Development of PwDs of the Department during the one year preceding the last application date for the applied course.
1. The applicant should enroll in courses approved by NCVET and adhere to age, qualification, and disability type specified in the QP file.
GST Exemption Certificate Scheme
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Social welfare & Empowerment, Utility & Sanitation
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries

Details:
The "GST Exemption Certificate Scheme" has been introduced by the Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries for issuing certificates to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) having a disability percentage equal to or greater than 40%. The scheme provides GSC Concession to orthopedically disabled persons on purchase of a car.

Benefits:
A concession of 10% on GST can be availed through this certificate and zero cess would be applicable. A person availing of this certificate will have to pay 18% GST & no cess instead of 28% GST & applicable cess on the purchase of a car. 
The certificate is issued within a month of receipt of the application complete in all respects.
The certificate is valid for a period of 6 months from the date of issuance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any Orthopedic Physically handicapped person having a permanent disability of 40% & above can apply for the benefit under the scheme, irrespective of whether the applicant drives the vehicle himself or otherwise.
1. Cars (automatic or manual) having a length less than or equal to 4m and engine capacity of not more than 1200 cc (petrol, Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) or 1500 cc (diesel) qualify for purchase under this scheme.
1. The said Certificate for availing the GST concession would be valid for a period of three months from the date of issue of the certificate and the vehicle would have to be purchased by the applicant within this three-month period to avail the concession.
Hamaal Hetu Joota, Huk Evan Mahila Hamaal Hetu Soopa Aur Tokari Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Hamaal Hetu Joota, Huk Evan Mahila Hamaal Hetu Soopa Aur Tokari Sahaayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on  11 March 2015. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing financial assistance

Benefits:
For shoe, hook for lifting sack for Hamal and soup and basket for female Hamal :  ₹ 500/- per beneficiary. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant 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.
Mukhyamantri Noni Babu Medhavi Shiksha Sahayata Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Mukhyamantri Noni Babu Medhavi Shiksha Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for Building and other construction worker on 06 January 2012. The main objective of the scheme to provides financial assistance for education.

Benefits:
The award assistance mentioned against each class/course will be payable in lump sum.
From Class 10th to 12th : ₹ 5,000/- for Male student and ₹ 5,500/- Female Students.
All Graduations : ₹ 7,000/- for Male student and ₹ 7,500/- Female Students.
All Post Graduations : ₹ 10,000/- for Male student and ₹ 10,500/- Female Students.
All Vocational Education and Professional Education : ₹ 12,000/- for Male student and ₹ 12,500/- Female Students.
For the top ten students in the state level examinations of class 10th and 12th conducted by the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education : incentive amount of ₹ 1,00,000/- and a grant amount of ₹ 1,00,000/- for two wheelers.
For admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields, including engineering, medicine, law, nursing, pharmacy, polytechnic and IIIT : The entire academic fees for each academic session will be paid by the Board
Pursuing professional courses abroad : ₹ 50,00,000/- per academic session.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Only the first two children of registered construction workers in the state are eligible for the scheme's benefits.
1. The scheme's benefits will be disbursed only once per academic year.
1. If a student discontinues their studies before completing the program, the beneficiary must reimburse the entire tuition fee amount to the Board.
1. Students receiving financial assistance from any other source (including other Central or State Government schemes) for studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
1. Each academic year, the beneficiary can choose one beneficial provision for one class or professional course.
1. Class 10th to 12th, All Graduations, All Post Graduations and All Vocational Education and Professional Education :  

   1. Marks should be more than 75%.
   1. Registration should be done with the board 90 days in advance.

1. For the top ten students in the state level examinations of class 10th and 12th

   1. In the state level examination, it will be payable only to the students who are in the first ten in merit
   1. Registration should be done with the board 90 days in advance.

1. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields: 

   1. There will be no compulsion of percentage/grade. 
   1. Registration should be done with the board 90 days in advance.

1. Pursuing professional courses abroad

   1. Educational assistance for studying abroad is contingent upon passing the relevant country's entry examination.
Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government recognised Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry 
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Students Studying from VI to X Standard in Government Schools and Government Recognized Private Schools in the Union Territory of Puducherry” is implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. 
> **Objective:**

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students to complete their education up to the secondary level and to avoid dropping out of the Scheduled Caste students from their education.

Benefits:
The Scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates: 
₹1,500/- per annum per student from VI to VIII Standard i.e. (₹150/- per month per student for 10 months in an academic year).
₹2,500/- per annum per student from IX & X Standard i.e. (₹250/- per month per student for 10 months in an academic year).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Boys and girls belonging to Scheduled Caste Community and studying from VI to X Standard are eligible to avail of the Scholarship.
   1. The student should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or having residence for a continuous period of not less than five years.
   1. The scholarship will be available only if the student is continuing his/her studies satisfactorily i.e. he/she secures promotion to the next higher class annually.
   1. The annual income of the parent/guardian shall not exceed ₹24,000/-.

**Note:** The annual income of the parents/guardians shall not exceed the limit of income for the below poverty line prescribed by the Government from time to time.
Safai Karmakar Hetu Aavashyak Upakaran Sahayata Yojana ​
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Safai Karmakar Hetu Aavashyak Upakaran Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 02 September 2015. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing required equipment for their work.

Benefits:
Registered sanitation workers will receive a grant of ₹ 700/- (Indian Rupees seven hundred only) to purchase essential equipment such as gum boots, gloves, masks, and aprons.
Assistance amount will be provided every year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered with the State Social Security Board in any district of Chhattisgarh.
1. Applicant should not receive assistance from any other parallel scheme of the State Government.
1. Applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
BPL Scholarship for College Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The scheme “BPL Scholarship For College Students” was implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh since 2005 to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from BPL category families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
> **Scope:**

The scholarships are awarded to the students, studying in the Graduate and Post Graduate courses of Government colleges of the Chhattisgarh state, run by the Higher Education Department, Chhattisgarh only.
> **Duration of Scholarship:**

The scholarship is given for a maximum of 10 ‘qualifying’ months, from July to April. A particular month is ‘qualified’ if the student has taken admission on or before the 21st of that month.

Benefits:
The rate of scholarship for Post Graduate Level (PG) students is ₹500/- per month.
The rate of scholarship for Graduate Level (UG) students is ₹300/- per month.
The renewal applicants will get a full scholarship i.e. ₹3000 for UG Classes and ₹5000 for PG Classes. 
Note 01:
 The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method.
Note 02:
 The students are required to seed the Aadhaar with the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The students of Graduate Level (UG)  &amp; Post Graduate Level (PG) who are studying in any Government college of Chhattisgarh, under the Higher Education Department are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The student&#39;s guardian should have a BPL Card.
   1. The student is not getting the benefit of any other scholarship scheme.
   1. The students should pass the annual examination in the first attempt.
   1. The student attendance should not be shortened.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Government of Tamil Nadu has introduced the two-year “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Fellowship Programme (TNCMFP),” starting from 2022-23. It aims to harness the energy and talent of young professionals to optimize the governance processes and enhance the service delivery of various programmes and policies in Tamil Nadu. The Fellows’ role will be to monitor and evaluate, identify issues, and aid data-driven decision-making on the assigned programmes to address the gaps, if any, in service delivery and optimize the same in line with the global best practices. Special Programme Implementation Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu is the Nodal Department and Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Tiruchirapalli is the academic partner in the implementation of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister&#39;s Fellowship Programme (TNCMFP).    
             A total of thirty Fellows will be selected, with two Fellows assigned to each “Thematic Area” and six Fellows assigned to the Special Programme Implementation Department Monitoring Cell. The twelve thematic areas are as follows:

   1. Augmentation of Water Resources
   1. Agricultural Production, Productivity, and Creation of Marketing Linkages
   1. Housing for All
   1. Improving Educational Standards
   1. Improving Health Indicators
   1. Social Inclusion
   1. Infrastructure &amp; Industrial Development
   1. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Development
   1. Institutional Credit
   1. Heritage and Culture
   1. Ecological Balance
   1. Data Governance

> **Duration of Fellowship:**

The fellowship will be for a period of two years.

Benefits:
Under this fellowship programme, a monthly stipend of ₹65,000/- and an additional allowance of ₹10,000/- to meet their incidental expenses in performing their assigned work, such as travel, mobile phone, data usage, etc.
Note:
 No additional financial assistance will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. A candidate must hold a first-class in Bachelor’s degree in respect of Professional Courses (Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Veterinary Science) or a first-class in Master&#39;s degree in Arts/Science from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification.
   1. Working knowledge of Tamil is mandatory for the candidate.
   1. Age Limit: The applicant’s age shall be between 22-30 years as on 25.05.2022. For candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, the maximum age limit shall be 35 years, and for candidates belonging to the BC/MBC category, it shall be 33 years.

**Note 01:** Candidates with a Ph.D. degree will be preferred.
**Note 02:** Work experience will be an added advantage.
**Note 03:** Strong emphasis will be given to research experience.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Fuel (Petrol) to the Fishermen for Operation of Out Board Motors
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Purchase of Fuel (Petrol) to the Fishermen for Operation of Out Board Motors” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1000 Litre of Petrol is provided to the fishermen.

Benefits:
Subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1000 Litre of Petrol.
For SC/ST, a Subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1100 Litre of Petrol.
The benefits can be availed every year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
1. The applicant's fishing canoe should be registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, of 1958 and the rules framed there under.
1. The applicant should be a member of the Registered Fisheries Co-operative Societies/ Association or Individual.
1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Directorate of Fisheries.
1. The applicant should not be a violator of the Goa Daman & Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act,1980 (Act No.3 of 1981).
1. Petrol OBM (Out Board Motors) having 10HP or below should be incorporated on the Fishing Vessel/Canoe.
Financial Assistance for setting up of Ornamental Fish Unit in Goa
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance for setting up of Ornamental Fish Unit in Goa” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for setting up Breeding Units and Rearing Units. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Setting Up of a Breeding Unit: 
50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹ 1,50,000/-.
Setting Up of a Rearing Unit:
 50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹ 1,50,000/-.
Setting Up of a Rearing Unit & Breeding Unit: 
50% of the actual cost, limited to ₹ 2,50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Group/ Societies, interested in setting up of the Ornamental Fish Farming unit in Goa.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
- The applicant should have adequate water facilities for setting up the unit.
- The applicant should have own/ leased land, adequate to set up an ornamental unit.
- The applicant should have undergone a training programme on Ornamental Fish Farming organized by the Fisheries Department/ MPEDA/ ICAR.
Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana" was launched on 1st August 2014 by the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides loans of up to ₹10,00,000 to ₹2,00,00,000 to the citizens of Madhya Pradesh who want to set up their industries.

Benefits:
Financial assistance:
Margin money assistance
15% of the capital cost of the project for the general category. (Maximum ₹ 12,00,000.)
20% of the capital cost of the project for BPL (Maximum ₹ 18,00,000)
 Interest subsidy
At the rate of 5% per annum on the capital cost of the project and at the rate of 6% per annum for women entrepreneurs, for a maximum of 7 years. (Maximum Rs 5,00,000 lakh per year)
The guarantee fee will be paid at the current rate for up to 7 years.
 


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should have passed Class 10th.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 to 40 years.
- The benefit of this scheme can be availed only once.
Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Grant of Financial Assistance for Performance of Marriage of Poor Brides Living Below Poverty Line" is a financial assistance scheme by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor brides living below the poverty line to meet their marriage expenses. The assistance amount is ₹15,000, and it is granted for the first marriage of the bride. The scheme is implemented through the Department of Women and Child Development.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹25,000 for marriage expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
- The parents/guardian of the bride should be a citizen of India and a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or by continuous residence of 5 years or more.
- The assistance is payable only for the first marriage of the bride.
- The marriage should be performed in accordance with the law in force on the date of marriage.
- The assistance is given for the performance of the marriage of one daughter only.
- The bride should have attained the age of 18 years, and the bridegroom 21 years on the date of marriage.
Mukhya mantri Swarojgar Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Mukhya Mantri Swarojgar Yojana was launched on 1 August 2014 under The Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Madhya Pradesh government gives loans up to ₹50,000 to ₹10,00,000 to the state's citizens to establish employment so that all the citizens can start employment. Under Madhya Pradesh Mukhya Mantri Swarozgar Yojana, the government provides the benefit of money margin, interest subsidy, loan guarantee, and training to the beneficiaries. It provides a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum of 7 years to repay the loan payable by the bank.

Benefits:
Financial help 
Margin money assistance
15% of the project cost (maximum ₹.1,00,000 for the general category.
 30% of the cost (maximum ₹2,00,000) for Below Poverty Line( BPL) , Scheduled Castes(SC)  , Scheduled Tribes(ST), Other Backward Classes(OBC) (except creamy layer)/ Women/ Minority/ Disabled project.
Additional provisions -
30% of the project cost (maximum ₹3,00,000 lakh) to the liberated nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes.
Bhopal gas victim family members are eligible for an additional 20% (maximum ₹1,00,000 on the project cost.
interest subsidy
At the rate of 5% per annum of the project cost and for women entrepreneurs at the rate of 6% per annum, for a maximum of 7 years. (Maximum ₹25,000 per annum)
Guarantee Fee (CGTMSE/: CGFMU) Up to a maximum of 7 years at the prevailing rate.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant Should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should have passed in the 5th class.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 to 45 years.
- The applicant’s family should not be an income taxpayer.
- The applicant should not be a defaulter of any bank.
Pension Scheme for the Tappers in Small Rubber Plantations
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: Central | State: Kerala
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The scheme “Pension Scheme for the Tappers in Small Rubber Plantations” was launched by the Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, Government of India to motivate tappers and retain them in the tapping job. The Rubber Board proposes to extend support to tappers through convergence with the pension scheme being implemented through the Kerala Small Plantations Workers Welfare Fund Scheme. The Board offers financial support to the tune of 50% of the yearly contribution for a maximum period of 5 years to tappers who enroll for the pension scheme. The scheme ensures a regular pension after the age of 60 years. This scheme is implemented as per Kerala Small Plantation Worker Fund Act 2008 and the modification if any, made in the act is applicable to the members who enroll under the scheme.

Benefits:
The enrolled member who remits their annual contribution continuously up to the age of 60 years will get a pension of ₹1300/- per month.
The members are also eligible for other benefits like family pension, financial assistance for permanent disability, Maternity Benefits, Medical Assistance, etc., and also other benefits as decided by the Government from time to time.
The scheme ensures a regular pension after the age of 60 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. A tapper aged between 18 to 55 years and having an experience of 90 days in the preceding 12 months.
   1. Engaged in tapping jobs throughout the year in small rubber plantations for wages or engaged in self-tapping in own small rubber plantation up to 1 ha.
   1. The tappers should be certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) of PMKVY of the Government of India or any training conducted by the Rubber Board for skill up-gradation (TSS, TISP).
   1. Tappers enrolled in the tapper bank under Rubber Producers Societies (RPS) are also eligible for enrolment.

**Note:** A tapper who is a member of any pension scheme implemented by the Central/State Government or tapping in rubber plantation measuring an area above 5 ha. are not eligible under this scheme.
> **Mode of Contribution:**

The annual contribution of each tapper under the scheme is ₹480/-. Rubber Board will contribute, 50 % of the annual contribution for an initial period of 5 years for all the members who regularly remit their contribution every year on time. Accordingly, each tapper has to contribute ₹240/- annually to the scheme for 5 years. After 5 years the tapper has to remit the full contribution till attaining the age of 60 years.
Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana (Genearal)
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
Recognizing the importance of a safe and nurturing environment for children's development, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Bal Seva Yojana (General) steps in. This program helps young people under 18 who have lost one or both parents (not due to Covid), and young adults aged 18-23 orphaned by Covid-19. The scheme goes beyond financial assistance. It supports students pursuing higher education at government institutions after completing 12th grade, including those achieving excellence in national exams like NEET, JEE, and CLAT. Additionally, it offers a helping hand to children of divorced or abandoned mothers, those with imprisoned parents, and those rescued from child labor or begging.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance :  ₹ 2,500/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
**Non-Institutional Children:**

1. Children under 18 who have lost both parents or one parent due to non-Covid reasons.
1. Adolescents 18-23 who lost both or one parent due to Covid or any reason, and are pursuing higher education after completing 12th grade.
1. Children of divorced/abandoned mothers.
1. Children whose parents/guardian are imprisoned.
1. Children rescued from child labor, begging, or prostitution.
1. Children of families involved in begging/prostitution.
1. An assistance will be provided to maximum two children of the family.
1. The annual income of the family of all the categories of children should be less than  ₹3,00,000/- but the condition of income limit will not apply to those where both mother and father have died. **Institutional Children:**

1. Under the age group of 0-18, previously lived in children's homes and reintegrated back into families or residing in child care institutions.
1. Support: Receives financial assistance and family/aftercare services for readjustment.
AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) launched a Distinguished Visiting Professorship (DVP) Scheme jointly with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 1999.The Scheme envisages promotion of industry-institute interaction by facilitating the dissemination of knowledge through the expertise of experienced and knowledgeable personsfrom industry to integrate their rich industrial experience with technical education. The Scheme has received very enthusiastic response from industry and engineering research institutions over the years. Since the year 2018, the scheme has also been made applicable to all retired INAE Fellows.
**Objectives:**
The Distinguished Visiting Professor under the scheme will:

  - Deliver lectures on the state-of-art of Industry, industrial ambience and R&amp;D needs of the industry to the students and faculty of AICTE approved engineering colleges/ institutions only.
  - Guide student projects/ theses of interest to industry.
  - Help curriculum development, keeping in view, the changing industrial needs.
  - Develop cooperative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with industry having potential benefits to faculty, students and Industry.
  - Take up any other activities for the mutual benefit of engineering institutions and industry.

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Benefits:
The Distinguished Visiting Professor will be reimbursed air-fare in “Y-Class” or actual fares if performed by Rail or approved INAE rate if travel is performed by Road. 
The Distinguished Visiting Professoris entitled to an honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per lecture day.
For on-line sessions of DVP Programs, the Experts will be paid only Honorariums of ₹ 10,000/- per day without travelling/lodging expenses based on mutually decided timings between concerned DVPs in association with the concerned Institutes.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Industry Experts should have a minimum graduate degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
   1. The Age of a Distinguished Visiting Professor shall be in the range of 40 to 75 years.
   1. The applicant must have minimum Ten (10) years experience in Industry; and the individual must have distinguished work experience, as evidenced by development of products, technology, processes, patents, publications, awards etc.
   1. All retired INAE Fellows also can apply under this Scheme.

**Note:** For exceptional cases the Selection Committee may relax age limits.
AICTE-National Initiative for Training of Technical Teachers (for Inductee Teachers) Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
In order to train the Inductee Teachers in AICTE approved / recognised institutions, this National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (for Inductee Teachers) has been launched in 2020. It imparts training to the Inductee Teachers in three phases. The first phase of the training programme for the Inductee Teachers shall be conducted in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) mode for eight modules on the SWAYAM platform through the NITTT portal followed by one-month industrial internship (second phase) and then mentor based training (third phase).
**Purpose:**
The purpose of this scheme is to provide a framework for training of Inductee Teachers in AICTE approved institutions.

Benefits:
Training:
 Inductee Teachers will get training in three phases.
Certification:
 Only after successful completion of all the three phases, a final training completion certificate shall be issued to the Inductee Teacher.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the teachers working in technical institutions/universities imparting technical education [(as defined in Section 2(h) of AICTE Act 1987).](https://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/aicteact.pdf)1. Programmes should be recognised by AICTE.
Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana is a scheme by the government of Uttar Pradesh, India, to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers to build toilets in their homes. The scheme was launched in 2017 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, a national campaign to eradicate open defecation in India.
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As part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, aiming to make both rural and urban areas of the state open defecation free is a commendable yet challenging task. This is particularly true for construction workers, who often come from underprivileged backgrounds and lack the financial resources to build toilets at home. The Shauchalaya Sahayata Yojana addresses this issue by providing financial assistance to registered construction workers engaged in building and related activities. This support empowers them to construct toilets in their homes, contributing to the state&#39;s goal of eradicating open defecation.

Benefits:
The scheme provides a grant of ₹12,000/- to eligible construction workers. 
The money is paid in two installments: ₹6,000/- before the toilet is built and ₹6,000/- after the toilet is built and is in use

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered with Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. Applicant must have their own homes, but not have toilets in it.
1. Applicant must not have received similar benefits from any other government scheme.
1. Applicant must be regularly depositing contributions.
1. Applicant must have an Aadhaar card.
1. Applicant must have a bank account in a CBS branch of a nationalized bank.
Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
The &quot;Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme,&quot; under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and implemented by the Coconut Development Board, provides coverage for Coconut Tree Climbers (CTC), Neera Technicians, and Coconut Harvesters in all coconut-growing states. The scheme offers a sum assured of ₹7.00 lakhs for 24-hour accident-related risks, including death. The annual premium is ₹956, with ₹717 covered by the Board and ₹239 paid by the beneficiary via DD or online mode.
> **Objective:**


   1. The aim is to attract unemployed youth to show more interest in the agriculture sector.
   1. To overcome the shortage of coconut tree climbers, the Board launched a skill development program called &#39;Friends of Coconut Tree (FoCT).
   1. Interested youths were imparted training on coconut tree climbing with a machine specially developed for the purpose as well as on scientific management of the palm, plant protection techniques, and other related activities.

Benefits:
1. 
Components under the scheme and present compensation
:
Sl. No.
Benefits available - due to accidents only
Sum insured
1
Death/Permanent Total disability
₹7,00,000/-
2
Permanent Partial Disablement 
₹3,50,000/-
3
Hospital expenses reimbursement (minimum 24 hours hospitalization)
₹2,00,000/- 
4
Ambulance charges
₹3,500/-
5
Weekly Compensation in case of TTD
₹21,000/-  (Maximum 1 claim in a year for a maximum of six weeks @₹3,500/- per week)
6
Bystander expenses in case of hospitalization
₹3,000/- (Maximum for 15 days @ ₹200 per day)
7
Funeral expenses in case of accidental death (subject to production of bills)
₹5,500/-
2. For the trainees ongoing the skill development training of the Board viz. Friends of Coconut Tree (FoCT)/Neera Technician Training Programme, the first-year premium is fully borne by the Board from the date of commencement of training.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Coconut Tree Climber/Neera Technician/Coconut Harvester/Trainee.
   1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 65 years.

> **Responsibilities of Climbers /Harvesters/Neera Technicians/Trainees(Beneficiaries):**


   1. Submit applications for insurance under the insurance scheme in the prescribed format with all mandatory documents. 
   1. Payment of his/her/their share of premium prescribed by the Board by way of demand draft/ online mode. 
   1. Safe custody of policy document/ policy number received from the Board 
   1. Intimation of accident within 72 hours of its occurrence to Board. 
   1. Submission of claim form along with mandatory documents to Board, in case of accidents-related hospital expenses/death, for getting benefits under the scheme.
Supply of Tri-Cycles (CBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Supply of Tri-Cycles” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, Tri-Cycles will be provided by the Board to the disabled registered construction workers and their dependents, once in life time.

Benefits:
Tri-Cycles will be provided to the disabled registered construction workers and their dependents, once in life time.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his/her contribution towards the labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
   1. Tri-cycles will be provided to the disabled registered construction workers and their dependents.
   1. The Tri-Cycles will be given on the production of disability certificate by the competent authority and once in a lifetime.
   1. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Sewing Machine (CBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Sewing Machine” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance will be given to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker for the purchase of a sewing machine, once in a lifetime.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹3500/- will be given to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker for the purchase of a sewing machine, once in life time.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
   1. Financial assistance will be given to the spouse of a registered male construction worker or female construction worker, once in a lifetime.
   1. This financial assistance will be given on presenting original bills of purchase, duly verified by the employer.
   1. The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming a member of the Board.
   1. The applicant should apply for financial assistance for the purchase of a sewing machine within one year.
Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Travel & Tourism, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The scheme “Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age” is implemented by the Department of Social Security and Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Punjab. Under the scheme, all the women of 60 years and above residing in the State of Punjab have been given the benefit w.e.f. 12.11.99 for 50% concession in bus fare in the Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation Buses. All the Child Development Project Officers have been authorized to issue such passes on the production of age and residence proof. This scheme is 100% state-sponsored.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, 50% concession in bus fare for women in the State Government buses.

Eligibility Criteria:
- All women of 60 years and above residing in the State of Punjab can avail of the benefits under the scheme.
Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Former Sports Person of UP” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships, under a scheme for the welfare of sports person of the state. Financial assistance is provided to such old sports persons who had brought glory to the name of the state in their youth with their sports performance.

Benefits:
The following financial assistance will be provided under the scheme:
State-level sports persons who have represented the official team of the state: 
₹2,000/- per month
National level sports persons who have represented the official national team: 
₹3,000/- per month
International level sports persons who were members of the official national team and represented the country in the Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian games, and World Cup tournaments: 
₹5,000/- per month
The sports persons awarded with the Arjun award, Dronacharya award, and Khel Ratna award or the sports persons awarded with Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan based on their achievements in the sports field: 
₹20,000/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The sportsperson should be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
   1. The sports persons who are old, weak, or facing hardships and whose monthly income from all sources is not more than ₹10,000/- are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development &amp; Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, “Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana ” aims  to provide social security to women 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 the pension amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.

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 18 years or more.
- The applicant must belong to any of the following.


1. A woman whose husband has died.
1. An abandoned woman.
1. Single Woman aged 45 years or more.


- The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card.
- 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.
Observation Home and Special School
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Travel & Tourism, Housing & Shelter, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Observation Home and Special School" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of the children who are juvenile delinquents by providing a Home to them where their basic needs are taken care of including general and vocational education and other facilities for enabling them to become useful citizens.

Benefits:
Free Boarding and Lodging.
Recreations Like Library, Play Materials With Sufficient Playground Area (Indoor and Outdoor). 
Once a Year, Various Competitions Are Conducted in Sports, Games, Drawing, Singing, Essay Writing, Etc., the Winners Are Given Prizes During the Annual Day Celebration.
Educational Tours to Places of Interest Once in a Year.
NOTE:
 Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: 
The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: 
The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: 
The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The child should be under 18 years of age.
1. The child should be in conflict with the law. 
1. The child should have been admitted to the Juvenile Welfare Board.
Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Reimbursement of Educational Expenses to Hearing Impaired Students Pursuing Special Higher Education Courses Inside or Outside the Union Territory of Puducherry” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired students for pursuing their special higher studies. Through this scheme, the reimbursement of the entire fee is granted from the first year onwards.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of entire fees from the first year of the course.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant's annual income should be under ₹2,00,000.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% and above.
- The applicant should be residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry since 5 years.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a full-time special higher education course in a government-recognized institution.
Home for Visually Challenged Person
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Home for Visually challenged Person" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of the male persons who are visually impaired and who lack care and protection in society and are deprived of basic needs like food, shelter, clothes.

Benefits:
Free Food and Shelter.
Free Supply of Daily Living Needs.
Pocket Money of ₹ 5/-.
Vocational Training Such as Korai & Coir Mat Weaving, According to Their Interest. 
Labour Charges of ₹ 20 /- for Mat.
Recreations Such as TV, Radio, Musical Instrument, Besides Local Trips to Places of Interest and Temples. 
Annual Tour to Places of Interest. 
NOTE:
 Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a total absence of sight.
1. The applicant should have a visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses. 
1. The applicant should have a limitation of field of vision sub standing an angle of 20 degree.
1. The applicant should be above 20 years of age.