pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Details:
Launched in the Financial Year 2014-15, the scheme "National Livestock Mission" by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, aims towards employment generation, entrepreneurship development, increase in per animal productivity and thus targeting increased production of meat, goat milk, egg and wool under the umbrella scheme "Development Programme". The excess production will help in the export earnings after meeting the domestic demands. The concept of the NLM Scheme is to develop the entrepreneur in order to create the forward and backward linkage for the produce available in the unorganized sector and to link with the organized sector.
**Key Objectives**

1. Employment generation through entrepreneurship development in small ruminant, poultry and piggery sector & Fodder sector.
1. Increase of per animal productivity through breed improvement.
1. Increase in production of meat, egg, goat milk, wool and fodder.
1. Increasing availability of fodder and feed to substantially reduce the demand – through strengthening the fodder seed supply chain and availability of certified fodder seeds.
1. Encouraging establishment of fodder processing units to reduce the demand supply gap.

**The National Livestock Mission has the following three Sub-Missions:**

1. Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry
1. Sub-mission on Feed and Fodder Development
1. Sub Mission on Innovation and Extension

**"Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry"** Proposes to bring sharp focus on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat and piggery by providing the incentivization to the Individual, FPOs, FCOs JLGs, SHGs, Section 8 companies for entrepreneurship development and also to the State Government for breed improvement infrastructure.

Benefits:
Capital Subsidy Provision
One-time 50% capital subsidy offered for total project cost.
Maximum subsidy capped at ₹25,00,000 per unit.
Standard Subsidy Disbursement
First installment released upfront through SIDBI to bank/financial institutions.
Second installment released after project completion and state agency certification.
Self-Financing Project Protocol
Project requires bank appraisal and 25% expenditure verification.
Subsidy released in two parts: 50% initially and 50% upon completion.
Bank Guarantee Requirements
Three-year bank guarantee needed for remaining project cost.
No subsidy for working capital, vehicles, land purchase, or lease costs.

Eligibility Criteria:
**The following are eligible to apply -** 

1. Individuals
1. Self Help Groups (SHGs)
1. Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
1. Farmer Cooperatives (FCOs)
1. Joint Liability Groups (JLGs)
1. Section 8 Companies
Bhargava Matching Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Andhra Pradesh

Details:
The "Bhargava Matching Scheme" was launched by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation. The scheme aims to catalyse, energize and strengthen the efforts of Individuals or groups of individuals or an association or an organization representing Brahmin Community.  The funds will be utilized for creating permanent Assets viz. Andhra Kesari Bhavan (Community Hall), Viswanadha Aarama Kshetram, Brahmin Old Age Homes, or any socially relevant activity for the community to meet the needs of beneficiaries in the areas of Education, Coaching, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Food and Shelter, etc., within the framework and policies of ABC Ltd.

Benefits:
Financial Support:
 Provides matching funds to double the community's financial contributions.
Community Development:
 Enhances the overall development and strengthening of the Brahmin community by creating essential facilities.
Encourages Philanthropy:
 Fosters a culture of giving within the Brahmin community.
Permanent Assets Creation:
 Supports the construction of long-term infrastructure like community halls and old age homes.
Educational and Skill Development:
 Funds projects in education and skill development, improving employability.
Entrepreneurship Support:
 Promotes economic self-reliance and innovation within the community.
Healthcare and Welfare:
 Improves overall well-being by funding healthcare, food, and shelter projects.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Individuals, groups of individuals, associations, or organizations representing the Brahmin community can participate in this scheme.
1. The society/trust must prepare cost estimates for construction projects or a detailed project report for socially relevant activities.
1. The society/trust must open a separate bank account and deposit 50% of the estimated project cost.
Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Sikkim

Details:
The &quot;Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers&quot; by the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme for the registered women workers of the board. Under this scheme, the women employees who are registered beneficiary for a period of one year shall be given a sum as may be determined by the Board from time to time as maternity benefit during the period of maternity.

Benefits:
₹10,000/- is provided to the registered women members.
Note:
 The benefit shall not be allowed more than twice. 

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - Registered women member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - Women should be pregnant.
  - The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefits only for their first 2 children.
Insurance Scheme for the Construction Workers
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The &quot;Insurance Scheme for the Construction Workers&quot; by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, beneficiaries shall be enrolled under the “Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna” and “Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna”.
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Benefits:
Enrollment of beneficiaries under the following schemes: 
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna.
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti BimaYojna.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


   1. The applicant should be a resident of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
   1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
   1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
   1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Bus Passes for the Construction Workers
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The &quot;Bus Passes for the Construction Workers&quot; by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board will provide 50% reimbursement of the travelling cost of registered construction workers who travel by bus from various villages in search of work in U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
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Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance: 
50% reimbursement of the travelling cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


   1. The applicant should be a resident of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
   1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
   1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
   1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Bharati Scheme for Education - Intermediate or Equivalent
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Andhra Pradesh

Details:
The "Bharati Scheme for Education - Intermediate or Equivalent (ITI, Polytechnic, D.Ed, TTC, D.Pharmacy, etc.)" introduced by the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation aims to encourage Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education. Under this scheme, eligible poor Brahmin student applicants will receive financial assistance for the academic year. This scheme applies to the Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh, covering all 13 districts. The Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation implements the scheme.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: ₹10,000/-.
Intended Use: To encourage Brahmin students to continue their education.

Mode of Disbursement: 
The amount of Financial Assistance granted will be credited through online to the SB Accounts of the students.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student and his/her parents should belong to the Brahmin community.
1. The parents should reside in Andhra Pradesh.
1. The student's parents/guardians should stay in Andhra Pradesh. 
1. The student should be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS).
1. The annual family income of Parents/guardians should not be more than ₹3,00,000/- (Rupees Three lakhs only).
1. The student should be pursuing a regular course in a School/College/Institute/University for the Academic year 2019-20.
1. The student should have passed in all the subjects till the previous year of study (i.e., students who do not have any backlogs in their previous semesters/years are only eligible).
1. The students availing the benefit from Archaka Welfare Trust are eligible under this scheme, in addition to the assistance they get from Archaka Welfare Trust.
Bharati Scheme for Education - Professional Education Course
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Andhra Pradesh

Details:
Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) launched the “Bharati Scheme for Education - Professional Education Course (Any professional course with 4 years or more duration after 10+2 will be considered under this category i.e., B.Tech, B. Arch., MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, B.Pharmacy, Pharma-D, B.V.Sc, \B.Sc.(Agri), etc.) " for the academic year to encourage Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education.  Under this scheme, eligible poor Brahmin student applicants will receive financial assistance for the academic year. This scheme applies to the Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh covering all 13 districts.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for the Professional Education Course: 20,000/-. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student and his/her parents should belong to the Brahmin community.  
1. The student should be studying in any recognized and reputed college anywhere in India for the academic year. 
1. The student's parents should be staying in Andhra Pradesh. 
1. The annual family income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The student should have cleared all the subjects of the previous year. 
1. The student should be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS). 
1. The student should not have availed himself/ herself of any amount under any other government scheme for the same purpose.  However, students benefitting from Archaka Welfare Trust are eligible under this scheme.
Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having No Child
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme &quot;Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having No Child&quot; is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, an additional amount of ₹100/- per month, in addition to the pension amount, is provided to 100% disabled ex-servicemen who were members of the Armed Forces and have been released from service due to 100% disability or permanent incapacity to work, provided the disability or incapacity is attributable to service. The additional amount is given only to those Ex-Servicemen who have no children, irrespective of rank, until death.

Benefits:
An additional amount of ₹100 per month is given to 100% disabled ex-servicemen, irrespective of rank, until death.
Mode of Payment:
Each Secretary of District Sainik Board will make payment of additional pension on a quarterly basis by money order or in cash, as may be convenient.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should be an Ex-serviceman. An ex-serviceman means a member of the Armed Forces who is released from service due to 100% disability or permanent incapacity to work and the disability or incapacity is attributable to service.
   1. The applicant should have 100% disability.
   1. The benefit is provided only to those Ex-Servicemen who have no children, irrespective of rank, until death.
Bharati Scheme for Education - Post-Graduation
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Andhra Pradesh

Details:
Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) launched the "Bharati Scheme for Education - Post-Graduation (Any course of 2 Years or more duration, after Graduation (10+2+3) will be considered under this category, i.e., M.Sc, M.Com, M.A., M.Tech, M.D., M.Pharm, MBA, etc.)" for the academic year to encourage Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh to continue their education.  Under this scheme, eligible poor Brahmin student applicants will receive financial assistance for the academic year. This scheme applies to the Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh covering all 13 districts.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for the Post-Graduation: ₹10,000/-. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student and his/her parents should belong to the Brahmin community.  
1. The parents should be studying in Andhra Pradesh.
1. The annual family income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The student should be studying in any recognized and reputed college for the academic year. 
1. The student should have cleared all the subjects of the previous year. 
1. The student should be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS). 
1. The student should not have availed himself/ herself of any amount under any other government scheme for the same purpose.  However, students availing benefit from Archaka Welfare Trust are eligible under this scheme.
Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Andhra Pradesh

Details:
Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC), a Government of Andhra Pradesh undertaking, is introducing the “Bharati Scheme for Master’s Degree Overseas” (BS-MDO) for the year 2019-20, for the Brahmin students of Andhra Pradesh.  Under this scheme, a specified amount shall be released to the selected applicants, as one-time financial assistance. This scheme is applicable to students of Andhra Pradesh covering all 13 districts.

Benefits:
Any course being pursued abroad with a duration of 11 to 18 months: ₹5,00,000/-.
Master’s Degree Programme being pursued abroad with a minimum of 18 months duration: ₹10,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student and his/her parents should belong to the Brahmin community.  
1. The student's parents should reside in Andhra Pradesh. 
1. The annual income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
1. The student should have been admitted in any master's degree course overseas (at least 12 months duration) in a reputed institution, during the years 2019-20 Or should be pursuing the final year of the PEC course overseas, in collaboration with the Indian university/institute.  
1. The student who has already availed benefit earlier will not be eligible. 
1. The student should not have availed himself/ herself of any amount from any other government scheme for the same purpose.
Swami Vivekananda Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Class 11th & 12th)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme &quot;Swami Vivekananda Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme&quot; was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to motivate students from the lower economic backgrounds and support them economically. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to students studying in Class 11 and Class 12 in government schools, whose annual family income is less than ₹1,00,000/- and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the girl student will get a scholarship of ₹550/- per year and boy student will get a scholarship of ₹500/- per year.
Note:
 The scholarship is sent directly to the student's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or Class 12.
   1. The student should be enrolled in a government school.
   1. Students studying in Class 11 must have passed their 10th board examination with a first division, and students studying in Class 12 must have passed their Class 11 examination with a first division to be eligible for this scholarship.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
   1. The applicant&#39;s parents&#39; income from all sources should be less than ₹1,00,000/- per year.
Sudama Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Class 9th to 10th)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme &quot;Sudama Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme&quot; was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to motivate students from lower economic backgrounds and support them economically. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to students studying in Class 9 and Class 10 in government schools, whose annual family income is less than ₹1,00,000/- and who belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the girl student will get a scholarship of ₹400/- and boy student will get a scholarship of ₹300/- per year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be studying in Class 9 or Class 10.
   1. The student should be enrolled in a government school.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
   1. The applicant&#39;s family income from all sources should be less than ₹1,00,000/- per year.
   1. The applicant should have passed the previous year&#39;s class.
Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Encouragement Scheme for Taking Admission in Science and Contemporary Subjects&quot; scheme, launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage student for taking admission in Science and Contemporary subjects. This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students who have passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 Science stream, and to those who have passed Class 12 and enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:
Students who passed Class 10th and are enrolled in Class 11th in the Science stream:
 ₹2,000/-
Students who passed Class 12th and are enrolled in a B.Sc. course in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology:
 ₹3,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The scheme benefits are available to:


  - Students who have completed Class 10 and are currently enrolled in Class 11 with a Science stream.
  - Students who have completed Class 12 and are currently pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.
Marriage Assistance (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Marriage Assistance” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide marriage benefit to the unmarried female member on her marriage or marriage of two unmarried girl children who are of above 18 years of age subject to a minimum of one year as registered beneficiary. 
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Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance:
 ₹50,000/-.
Note: 
Assistance shall be given for a maximum of two children.
In case both spouses are registered beneficiaries, the benefit will be extended to one spouse only.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be female.
  - The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or an unmarried girl child aged above 18 years of the member.
  - The member should be registered for a period of one year or more under the board.
Nirman Shramik Pension Yojana (NSPY) (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Nirman Shramik Pension Yojana (NSPY)” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a social welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide pension to a Construction worker registered with the Board and is above 60 years old (OAP)/ widow (any age) (WP)/ widow of registered worker (any age)/ leprosy patient with deformity (CLP)/ physically challenged (any age) (DP)/ widow of HIV positive worker (WP-AIDS) or HIV positive worker (any age) (DP-AIDS).

Benefits:
Beneficiary (up to 80 years): 
₹500/- Per Month.
Beneficiary (80 years and above): 
₹700/- Per Month.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be any of the following:


   1. a construction worker and validly registered with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board and has completed 60 years of age (Old Age Pension-OAP).
   1. a registered construction worker who is a widow (irrespective of age) (Widow Pension-WP)
   1. a widow of a registered construction worker (irrespective of age).
   1. a registered construction worker who is a leprosy patient with visible signs of deformity (CLP) as per rule.
   1. a registered construction worker who is physically challenged (irrespective of age) (Disability Pension-DP). 
   1. a Widow of a registered construction worker who was a HIV-positive person (WP-AIDS).
   1. a registered construction worker who is an HIV-positive person identified by the Orissa State AIDS Control Society or District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (D.A.P.C.U.) irrespective of age and income (DP-AIDS).


  - The applicant’s family income from all sources not exceeding ₹24,000/- per annum.
  - The applicant has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
  - The applicant is not in receipt of any other pension from the union Government or the state government or any organization aided by either Government.

> Note: Where both husband and wife are covered under the above definition, each of them will be eligible for such pension.
Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Medical Expenses for Treatment of Major Ailments” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall provide financial assistance as medical expenses for the treatment of beneficiary or his/ her dependents suffering from disease of Nervous system (Brain &amp; spine related), Cardiovascular System, Kidney and Cancer. The beneficiary should be registered at least for one year in lines of the Odisha State Treatment Fund.
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Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance: 
₹3,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board or the applicant should be a dependent of the member.
  - The beneficiary should be registered at least for one year in line of the Odisha State Treatment Fund.
  - The applicant should suffer from any major diseases.
Assistance for Purchase of Bi-cycle (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Assistance for Purchase of Bi-cycle” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall make one time reimbursement to each beneficiary who is registered with the Board for purchasing Bi-cycle on production of original bill/ voucher.

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


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - The applicant should have deposited up-to-date annual contributions for three years to the Board.
Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment (O.B.O.C.W.W.B)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Assistance for Purchase of Safety Equipment” scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Odisha, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board. Under this scheme, the Board shall make one time reimbursement to each beneficiary who is registered with the Board for purchasing Safety Equipment like Helmet, Safety shoes and Hand-gloves on production of original bill/ voucher.
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Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance:
 ₹1,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**


  - The applicant should be a resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have engaged in building and construction work for at least 90 days in a given year.
  - The applicant should not be a member of any other Welfare Fund established under any law.

> **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**


  - The applicant should be a registered member of the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - The applicant should have deposited up-to-date annual contributions for one year to the Board.
Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Parents of Transgenders&quot; is a component of the “Sweekruti” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of transgender children to support them in successfully raising their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.

Benefits:
Financial assistance: 
₹1,500/- per transgender child per month.
Note:
 
Assistance is provided until the child reaches the age of 18 years.
In case of death of the parent, supportive money will be made available to the guardian subject to production of the relevant Certificate of guardianship obtained from Competent Authority. 


Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant should be the parents/ guardian of the transgender child.
- The child must be under 18 years of age.
- The child should have gender non-conforming behavior.
Videsh Siksha Yojana (MPBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Videsh Siksha Yojana” has implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB) under the Labor Department of Madhya Pradesh for the children of registered construction workers from the year 2019. According to the scheme, there is a provision to provide assistance for study abroad to a maximum of 50 students every year to the children of registered construction workers to pursue quality higher education in recognized institutions abroad. Under the scheme, the selected students are entitled to scholarships and other benefits for courses at the postgraduate level and a research degree (Ph.D.) for two years abroad.

Benefits:
The following financial assistance will be provided to the applicant for pursuing education under the scheme:-
Tuition Fee:
 Payment of actual tuition fee or up to $40,000, whichever is less.
Subsistence Allowance: 
A maximum of $10,000 per year, based on the monthly expenditure in India and abroad as shown by the educational institution where the student is studying.
In addition to the visa fee and insurance premium, second-class rail/bus fare from the place of residence to the airport and back and actual economy-class airfare to the nearest place of the educational institution and back will be payable.
Note:
 The amount of grant will be credited into the student's account as per the prescribed fee payment schedule of the educational institution upon production of a certificate of continuity of studies in the institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a child of a construction worker.
   1. Either parent of the applicant should be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and hold a valid identity card for a continuous period of 5 years.
   1. To pursue a postgraduate degree, it is mandatory for the applicant to have passed the graduation degree with 60% marks in the first division or its equivalent grade.
   1. For PhD degree, it is essential to have passed a postgraduate degree with 60% marks in the first division and 02 years of teaching/research/M.Phil degree in the relevant field.
   1. If the student is receiving benefits from any other source, he/she will not be eligible for this scheme.
Integrated Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Integrated Scholarship Scheme,&quot; implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who are deprived of other scholarships to pursue higher education and training in various fields. The scheme offers scholarships for PhD, M.Phil., Postgraduate (qualification-based and qualification cum instrument-based), and sports, as well as merit-based scholarships for graduates, ranging from ₹300/- to ₹600/- per month. Eligible students must be natives of Madhya Pradesh, studying in a government college, with a family income not exceeding ₹54,000/- per annum from all sources.

Benefits:
The scholarships are provided at the following rates:
Sl. No.
Type of scholarship
Amount per month 
Quota
1
PhD
₹600/- 
18
2
M.Phil.
₹500/- 
14
3
Postgraduate (Merit based only)
₹500/- 
73
4
Postgraduate (Merit cum means based)
₹500/- 
73
5
Sports
₹300/-
22
6
Graduation (Merit based only)
₹300/-
146
7
Graduation (Merit cum means based)
₹300/-
146
Note:
 The scholarship is provided for 10 months.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
2.	The applicant should be studying in a government/aided private college.
3.	The annual income of parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed ₹54,000/-.
4.	The other qualifications of the applicant:

  - **Ph.D:** 55% marks in post-graduation.   - **Postgraduate:** 55% marks in graduation.   - **Graduation (qualification cum means):** 55% marks in the examination of the Board of Secondary Education.  - 60% marks in Graduation (qualifying) examination of Board of Secondary Education.
  - **Sports:** The applicant should be a member of the national sports team in the school team of Madhya Pradesh, or should be a member of the adult team of the state or should have been in any of the first three places in the state level competition.
Pension Scheme (BBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The &#39;Pension Scheme&#39; is implemented by the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB), Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, registered construction workers who have completed a minimum of five years of membership and have attained the age of 60 are eligible for a pension of ₹1,000/- per month. This benefit is provided only if the worker has not received a pension under any other social security scheme.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, registered construction workers receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- after attaining the age of 60 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The worker should have maintained continuous membership with the Board for a minimum of five years.
   1. The worker should be 60 years of age or older.
   1. The worker should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.
Padhuke Kuteera Scheme Karnataka
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The "Paduke Kuteera Scheme" was implemented by Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd, Department of Social Welfare, Govt of Karnataka. The scheme aims to provide a steel-made kiosk (Paduke Kuteera) and a tool kit free of cost to roadside cobblers engaged in repair work or footwear production. The scheme promotes self-employment by offering proper infrastructure and resources to cobblers.

Benefits:
Free Paduke Kuteera made of steel material with signage board display arrangement.  
Free Tool Kit. 

NOTE: 
Unit cost for each Kuteera is ₹1,25,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be leather artisans.
1. The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among scheduled castes.
1. The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
1. The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
1. The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.
Marketing Assistance Scheme 
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The "Marketing Assistance Scheme" was implemented by Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation Ltd, Govt of Karnataka. The scheme aims to empower SC leather artisans by enabling them to market their products through Lidkar Leather Emporia under the Lidkar brand. It helps artisans avoid exploitation by private dealers and provides regular procurement of their products based on demand. **Objective:**
Regular procurement of products (once every 1-2 months) based on showroom demand.
Branding and marketing through Lidkar Leather Emporia.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- worth of procurement from each artisan.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be leather artisans.
1. The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among schedule castes.
1. The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
1. The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
1. The applicant's family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.
SUBHADRA
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
“SUBHADRA” is a flagship scheme by the Women And Child Development Department, Government of Odisha aimed at empowering women through financial support, enhanced digital literacy, and access to social safety nets. The scheme provides direct benefits and incentivizes digital transactions, focusing on improving the socio-economic conditions of women and their families.
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Benefits:
SUBHADRA Card: 
All beneficiaries receive a SUBHADRA card (ATM-cum-debit card) to enhance identity and empowerment.
Financial Support: 
Eligible beneficiaries receive a total of ₹50,000/- over 5 years (₹10,000/- annually between 2024-25 to 2028-29).
Digital Transactions Incentive: 
Top 100 women in each Gram Panchayat/Urban Local Body with the highest number of digital transactions in a year receive an additional ₹500/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA)/ State Food Security Scheme (SFSS).
- Applicant without an NFSA or SFSS Card can apply under SUBHADRA if her family income is not more than ₹2,50,000/-.
- The applicant’s age should be 21 years or more and less than 60 years as on the qualifying date.
- Applicants receiving financial assistance such as pension, scholarship etc. of ₹1,500/- per month or more or ₹18,000/- per annum or more under any State or Central Government Scheme would be ineligible.
- The applicant should not be a current or former Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). 
- The applicant should not be an Income Tax Payee. 
- The applicant should not be an elected public representative in any Urban Local Body or Panchayati Raj Institution (excluding Ward Member / Councillor)
- The applicant should not be Employed as a regular or contractual employee in State Government or Government of India or Public Sector Undertaking or Board or Local Body or Government Organization or is receiving pension after retirement. However, all workers receiving honorarium such as ASHA, Anganwadi Worker, Community Resource Person, Master Bookkeeper, etc. and all those engaged through outsourcing agencies would be considered, if otherwise eligible under this Scheme. 
- The applicant should not be an elected / nominated/ appointed representative in any Government Department or Undertaking or Board or Organization of Government of India or State Government. 
- An owner of a 4-wheeler Motor Vehicle except tractors, mini-trucks, small commercial vehicles and other similar light goods vehicles.

> **Note:** 

For 2024-25, if a woman attains the age of 21 years after 01.07.2024, she will get Rs.10,000 per year, only for the remaining years of the scheme period. In 2024-25, women who complete 60 years of age after 01.07.2024, will not receive the benefits for the remaining years of the scheme period.
Distribution of Soil Health Card
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
Under the “Distribution of Soil Health Card” scheme, by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, Soil health cards will be distributed to all the farmers who have offered the soil sample for testing by paying a prescribed fee of ₹5/- each for Macro and Micronutrient testing.
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Benefits:
Soil Health Cards to farmers.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should have provided soil samples for testing.
  -  The beneficiary should have paid the prescribed fee ₹5/- each for Macro and Micronutrient testing.
Disability Pension (BBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The &#39;Disability Pension&#39; scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB), Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers with disabilities. Eligible workers receive ₹1,000/- per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. Additionally, a one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is granted for total permanent disability, and ₹50,000/- for partial disability. To avail of benefits under this scheme, workers should maintain an active membership with the Board.

Benefits:
Eligible registered construction workers under this scheme will receive the following financial assistance:
A monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- is given to workers with permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents.
A one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is given to workers in case of permanent total disability.
A one-time assistance of ₹50,000/- is given to workers in case of partial disability.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The worker&#39;s membership with the Board should be active.
   1. The worker should have a permanent total or partial disability caused by illness or an accident to be eligible for the scheme.
Micro Nutrient Spray
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Micro Nutrient Spray” scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is aimed at helping farmers improve crop nutrition by providing a subsidy for micro-nutrient sprays. The scheme offers a subsidy of 50% or ₹70/- per hectare, whichever is less. All farmers are eligible to apply, with a target of 24% of the benefits flowing to SC/ST farmers and 20% to women farmers or women groups.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 50% subsidy or ₹70/- per hectare for micro-nutrient spray.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

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Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The “Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana” was launched by the Department of Handloom & Textiles, Government of Karnataka. The scheme aims to sustain and develop the handloom weaving skills of existing weavers and to attract young talent to the industry, thus preserving the rich cultural heritage of handloom weaving in Karnataka. The scheme is designed to help both traditional and new weavers by offering support for the purchase of new handlooms and necessary equipment. > **Equipment Covered:**

Equipment such as handlooms, electronic jacquards, pre-loom facilities like knotting machines, and warping machines are covered under the scheme.

Benefits:
Subsidy:
 
Beneficiaries can get 50% of the unit cost of new handloom/equipment/machinery. 

Disbursement of Subsidy:
50% after initial verification and the remaining 50% after confirming the purchase of equipment.

NOTE:
 The remaining 50% can be financed by the beneficiary from a financial institution/bank loan or through the beneficiary's own capital.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The weaver should have membership in Handloom Weaver Co-operative Societies residing in their own house/rented house, or Handloom Associations/Organisations/Karnataka Development Corporation. 
1. Traditional weavers should practice the current handloom weaving profession. 
1. The weaver should have a Weaver's Identity Card.
1. Young men and women who are starting their weaving career must have completed training in handloom weaving under any government scheme and possess the relevant certificate.
1. The weaver purchasing a warping machine should have a proper certificate of experience in washing and the necessary space to install the machine.