pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Revised Scheme For Incentives To Milk Producers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The "Revised Scheme For Incentives To Milk Producers" was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to develop the Dairy sector and make Goa self-sufficient in milk production by encouraging farmers to engage in dairy business, thereby making it more lucrative and increasing local milk production. The applications for this scheme are accepted through the respective Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital via the registered cooperative society/group, which submits monthly reports for payment processing.

Benefits:
A composite subsidy amounting to 40% (forty percent) of the proceeds of milk supplied to the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group.
Incentive on milk: 32.28% (thirty-two point two eight percent).
Incentive on cattle feed: 7.72% (seven point seven two percent).
The scheme is linked to the cattle feed subsidy scheme.
Disbursement
Monthly disbursement of benefits to beneficiary's Bank account via Electronic Clearing System (ECS).
The beneficiary must have a Bank account in any Bank having a core banking system/Electronic Clearing System (ECS).
Mandatory Obligations
The beneficiary must produce their own milk at their Dairy Farm.
The beneficiary must not procure milk from others and pour it to the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group in their name.
The quantity of milk supplied and the number of milch animals reared by the farmers will be checked by the departmental area officer in addition to the supervisor/officials from the concerned organization.
In case of any fraud or malpractice regarding milk supply or animal count, the Department shall stop the composite subsidy (incentive on milk and feed) forthwith.
If fraud or malpractice occurs, the benefit of all schemes will be withdrawn.
In matters of fraud or malpractice, the decision of the Director will be final and binding on the party.


Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be a farmer from Goa.
The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Goa for at least the preceding five years.
The applicant must be a member of the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group registered with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.
The applicant must register their Dairy Farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services through the respective Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.
The applicant must own a cattle shed with milch animals.
The applicant must produce their own milk (and not procure milk from others then pour it to the group/society in their name).
The applicant must be mandatorily registered with the Agricultural Department, as an Agriculturist under the Agricultural Database.
Scheme for SSI / MSI Sector (PIPDIC)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme for SSI / MSI Sector" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to extend financial assistance for new enterprises to establish Micro, Small, or Medium units and for expansion, modernization, or diversification by existing units. The scheme provides financial assistance for acquiring fixed assets such as purchasing land, constructing buildings, and procuring machinery, equipment, electricals, and miscellaneous fixed assets. The scheme is implemented by PIPDIC, and applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance (Term Loan) up to a maximum of ₹10,00,00,000/- per project.
Loan proceeds may be used for acquiring fixed assets, including the purchase of land, construction of buildings, and procurement of machinery, equipment, electricals, and miscellaneous fixed assets.
The maximum repayment period is 8 years, which includes a maximum moratorium period of 2 years.
Benefit Disbursement Criteria
The Debt Equity Ratio (DER) must be 3:1 for loans up to ₹25,00,000/-.
The Debt Equity Ratio (DER) must be 2:1 for loans above ₹25,00,000/-.
Conditions
Collateral security in the form of immovable property must be offered as per the lending policy of the corporation.
The valuation of properties offered as security must be assessed by engaging Chartered Engineers or valuers from the approved panel of the Corporation.
In respect of immovable property situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry, the value of the property offered must be not less than the amount of the term loan sanctioned.
In respect of immovable property situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, the value of land with building offered must be not less than 150% of the loan amount.
If the property offered outside the Union Territory of Puducherry is only land, its value must be not less than 200% of the loan amount.
For units promoted by Women, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Differently Abled persons, the value of the property to be offered as collateral security is fixed at 50% of the loan amount.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.  The applicant must belong to the Small Scale or Medium Scale sector.
2.  The applicant organization must be one of the following forms: 

- Proprietary Concern
- Partnership Firm
- Co-operative Society
- Private Limited Company
- Public Limited Company

3.  The loan application purpose must be for one of the following purposes:

- Setting-up New Small-Scale Units
- Setting-up New Medium Scale Units
- Expansion of Existing Units
- Modernization of Existing Units
- Diversification of Existing Units
- Any other activities eligible for assistance under the scheme.

4.  The total project cost ceiling must not exceed ₹20,00,00,000/-.
Aawasiy Suvidha 1 – Indralok Aawasiy Yojana (Group Housing)
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Indralok Aawasiy Yojana (Group Housing)” is implemented by the Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority under the Housing Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide residential facilities to homeless families through a registration process and lottery-based allotment.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, residential facilities are provided to homeless families.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM): Self-Employment Programme – Uttarakhand
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Self-Employment Programme&quot; is an initiative under the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), implemented by the Nagar Nigam Dehradun under the Department of Urban Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment of the urban poor by providing financial support and guidance for establishing self-employment ventures, strengthening their family’s economy, and generating new employment opportunities.

Benefits:
Under the Self-Employment Programme
, the beneficiary in urban areas enhances their livelihood while strengthening their own and their family’s economic condition.
Under the Self-Employment Programme
, the beneficiary is provided a loan of up to ₹2.00 lakh through the bank.
There is a provision for interest subsidy under the 
Self-Employment Programme
, where 7% of the interest is borne by the beneficiary and the remaining is shared by the Government of India and the State Government.
Under the Self-Employment Programme
, the beneficiary can generate new employment and also expand existing employment opportunities.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary is eligible for this scheme under the municipal body area.
   1. The annual income of the beneficiary&#39;s family must be less than ₹3.00 lakh, as per the standards of the Government of India.
Distribution of Materials to Promote Herbal Cultivation in Uttarakhand - Herbal Research and Development Institute, Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Distribution of Materials to Promote Herbal Cultivation in Uttarakhand” scheme is implemented by the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), mandal gopeshwar chamoli under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, there is a special provision for the free distribution of seeds or saplings of medicinal plants up to 3 nali and seeds or saplings of aromatic plants up to 5 nali to farmers belonging to border districts, Scheduled Castes/Tribes, and Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories. 
**(Note: At present, all willing farmers are being benefited under this scheme.)**

Benefits:
To encourage the cultivation of herbs, a 50% government subsidy will be provided on herbal plantation materials, inputs, and related items.
By distributing seeds/saplings of medicinal plants such as Atis, Kutki, Kuth, Jatamansi, Chirayta, Van Kakri, Pyrethrum, Taggar, Manjith, Coleus, Sarpagandha, Shatavar, Silybum, Pippali, Mandukparni/Brahmi, Amymesus, Stevia, and Tilpushpi up to 3 nali, and seeds or saplings of medicinal and aromatic plants such as Feran, Black Cumin, Large Cardamom, Rosemary, Geranium, Lemongrass, Chamomile, Bay Leaf, and Amymesus up to 5 nali free of cost, farmers are encouraged to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants and are motivated towards self-employment.
To extend the subsidy facilities provided by the State and Central Governments to farmers, ensure the availability of technical information, provide training facilities, offer the benefits of processing systems, and prepare documentation and a database of cultivation activities.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a farmer and must have legally measured land in their name.
   1. The applicant must be interested in the cultivation of herbs.
Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees" was launched by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to grant financial assistance to the family of the temple employee who expires while in service. The scheme provides an amount of ₹5,000/- under the Group Insurance Scheme and an amount of ₹20,000/- under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Benefit:
 An amount of ₹5,000/- is granted under the Group Insurance Scheme.
Financial Benefit:
 An amount of ₹20,000/- is granted under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund.
Intended Use of Benefit:
 The amounts are granted to the family of the temple employee who expire while in service.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a family member of the deceased employee of the temple.
- The temple employee must have died while in service.
Issuing Legal Production Certificate (LPC) to Producers of Medicinal Plant Products for Export - Herbal Research and Development Institute, Uttarakhand
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Issuing Legal Production Certificate (LPC) to Producers of Medicinal Plant Products for Export” is implemented by the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), mandal gopeshwar chamoli under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to facilitate the lawful export of endangered and CITES-listed medicinal plant species such as Kuth, Kutki, etc. by issuing Legal Production Certificates (LPC) to cultivators who legally grow these species on their own measured land.

Benefits:
There is a ban on the export of products of certain endangered and CITES species, but the objective of this policy is to facilitate the export of endangered species like Kuth, Kutki, etc. produced legally in the measured land.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be legally cultivating endangered plants such as Kutha, Kutki, etc., on their own measured land.
Registration of Herb Cultivators - Herbal Research and Development Institute, Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Registration of Herb Cultivators” is implemented by the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), mandal gopeshwar chamoli under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to register cultivators who grow medicinal and aromatic plants, make the process of using their cultivated herbs easier, and stop the illegal collection of herbs from forests.

Benefits:
Registration of farmers cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants, simplification of the extraction process for cultivated herbs, and prevention of illegal exploitation of herbal resources from forest areas.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a cultivator of medicinal and aromatic plants.
   1. The applicant must either have their own resources on their measured land or be a cultivator encouraged by the Herbal Research and Development Institute, or a cultivator beneficiary supported by any other organization, institute, department, or voluntary organization.
Mushroom Production and Marketing Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mushroom Production and Marketing Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote mushroom cultivation among farmers by providing subsidized inputs, training, and support for marketing, thereby increasing their income and encouraging entrepreneurship in the sector.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided:
Pasteurized compost is provided at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, up to a maximum of 50 quintals per beneficiary. Similarly, mushroom spawn (seed) is provided at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, up to a maximum of 25 kg per beneficiary. No cash is given; the pasteurized compost and spawn are provided directly by the department.
Seven-day training for mushroom growers is provided (₹1,050/- per beneficiary), of which ₹700/- is transferred to the beneficiary’s account through DBT, and ₹350/- is used for training materials and related expenses.
Farmers/mushroom growers who produce mushrooms under the scheme can sell their produce in local markets or mandis.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer interested in mushroom cultivation.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Battery Operated Vehicles
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Transport & Infrastructure, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Purchase of Battery Operated Vehicles” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible residents of Puducherry for the purchase of Battery Operated vehicles. The scheme provides financial support, including an investment subsidy of ₹80,000/- provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India, specifically for Companies or Societies. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Investment subsidy of ₹80,000/- is provided.
The subsidy is provided by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources, Government of India.
This investment subsidy is specifically provided only for Companies or Societies.
Conditions
The applicant must provide a Promoter’s Contribution of 10% on the cost of the vehicle.
The collateral security required in the form of immovable property, if situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry, shall be valued at not less than the amount of the term loan sanctioned.
If the immovable property used as collateral security is situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, its value must be not less than 150% of the loan amount in the case of land with a building, or not less than 200% of the loan amount if the property offered is only land.
If the unit is promoted by Women / Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Differently abled persons, the value of the property to be offered as collateral security is reduced and fixed at 50% of the loan amount.


Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry.
Scheme Of Assistance To Women Entrepreneurs (Mahalir Udavi)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme Of Assistance To Women Entrepreneurs (Mahalir Udavi)" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to extend financial assistance to new or existing Micro Enterprises promoted exclusively by women entrepreneurs or consisting of a majority of women entrepreneurs. The scheme provides a loan for acquiring fixed assets and/or meeting the working capital requirement for setting up new Small Scale Industry Units or Micro Enterprises, with financial assistance considered up to a maximum of 75% of the project cost, provided the total project cost does not exceed ₹20,00,000/-. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Financial assistance shall be considered up to a maximum of 75% of the project cost.
The loan is provided for acquiring fixed assets.
The loan is provided to meet the working capital requirement.
A concessional rate of interest of 0.5% less than the normal rate is charged for units promoted by Women.
A 50% concession is provided on the investigation fee.
The maximum term loan repayment period is 10 years.
Conditions
The project cost shall not exceed ₹20,00,000/-.
The Promoter’s contribution must be 25% of the project cost.
The Debt Equity Ratio (DER) shall be 3:1.
Repayment period is a maximum of 10 years, which includes a moratorium period of a maximum of 2 years, depending upon the period of implementation.
Collateral security in the form of immovable property shall be offered as per the lending policy of the Corporation.
Apart from collateral security, proposed fixed assets must be covered by mortgage and/or hypothecation.
For units promoted by women entrepreneurs, the value of the immovable property to be offered as collateral security is reduced and fixed at 50% of the loan amount.


Eligibility Criteria:
All existing and new SSI/Tiny units promoted exclusively by women entrepreneurs / consisting of majority of women entrepreneurs.
Scheme Of Assistance To Good Borrowers: ‘A’ Category
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The “Scheme Of Assistance To Good Borrowers: ‘A’ Category” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist existing units that are classified as 'A' Category Good Borrowers, who are existing assisted units of Medium Scale Industry and Small Scale Industry, to acquire fixed assets and undertake expansion, modernization, or replacement of machinery. The scheme provides loan limits ranging from a minimum of ₹5,00,000/- to a maximum of ₹150,00,000/-. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is available for a minimum amount of ₹5,00,000/- and a maximum amount of ₹150,00,000.
An interest concession of 1% less than the normal rate is provided for 'A' Category borrowers.
The loan funds are intended to be used to acquire fixed assets for setting up of new units.
The loan funds are intended for expansion, modernization, purchase of balancing equipment, and replacement of machinery or equipment of existing units.
The repayment period is 3 to 5 years, excluding the moratorium period.
Conditions
Fixed assets in existing units assisted by other institutions or banks must be free from encumbrance.
Collateral security in the form of immovable property must be offered as per the lending policy of the Corporation.
The value of immovable property situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry to be offered shall be not less than the amount of term loan sanctioned.
If the immovable property is situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, the value must be not less than 150% of the loan amount in the case of land with building.
If the immovable property situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry is only land, the value of the same shall be not less than 200% of the loan amount.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an existing assisted unit classified as ‘A’ Category.
- The applicant must be an existing assisted unit of Medium Scale Industry or Small Scale Industry classified as ‘A’ Category.
- The existing assisted unit must be in operation for more than 3 years.
- The existing assisted unit must be regular in repayment.
- The existing assisted unit must be regular in repayment without availing re-schedulement.
- The applicant can be an existing assisted unit by other institutions or Banks which satisfies the criteria under Good Borrowers, and its fixed assets must be free from encumbrance.
- The applicant can be an existing transport loanee who has settled the loan promptly.
Scheme of Assistance to SC/ST Entrepreneurs
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Scheme of Assistance to SC/ST Entrepreneurs" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to extend financial assistance to SC/ST Entrepreneurs for setting up new Micro Enterprises or for expansion of existing units. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Loan of upto ₹2,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
New and existing Micro Enterprises, promoted by Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs.
Mukhyamantri Chhaatrvrtti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mukhyamantri Chhaatrvrtti Yojana&quot; has been launched by the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to support eligible NCC cadets through financial incentives to encourage continued participation in education and NCC training. Through this scheme, scholarship amounts ranging from ₹600/- to ₹2,400/- are provided annually to eligible NCC cadets at group and unit levels. Annual cash scholarships are awarded at both group and unit levels to junior and senior division NCC cadets. The scheme is implemented by designated Group Headquarters and Unit Offices under the administrative control of the State Directorate of NCC.

Benefits:
Group Level:
For Senior Division/Senior Wing cadets: ₹2,400/-.
For Junior Division/Junior Wing cadets: ₹1,200/-.
Unit Level:
For Senior Division/Senior Wing cadets: ₹1,200/-.
For Junior Division/Junior Wing cadets: ₹600/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an NCC cadet.
   1. The applicant must have passed the 10th or 12th class or an equivalent examination in the previous academic session.
   1. The applicant must have completed two years of NCC training.
   1. The applicant must have maintained a minimum of 80% attendance in each year of NCC training.
   1. The applicant must be currently pursuing higher education.
   1. The applicant must not be receiving any other general or special scholarship from the State Government.
Scheme for Marketing Organisations
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Marketing Organisations” was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to financially assist the Individuals / Partnership Concerns / Private Limited / Public Limited Companies for setting up new sales outlets or undertaking renovation/expansion of existing outlets of marketing Village & Small Industries (VSI) products. The applications for this scheme are accepted online through the PIPDIC portal.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided for the purpose of setting up new sales outlets or undertaking renovation and expansion of existing outlets for marketing Village and Small Industries (VSI) Products.
The maximum total cost of the project that can be considered under this scheme must not exceed ₹25,00,000/-.
A down payment of at least 50% of the Value of goods purchased is mandatory.


Eligibility Criteria:
Individuals / Partnership Concerns / Private Limited / Public Limited Companies experienced in marketing of Village & Small Industries (VSI) products are eligible.
Integrated Toll Free 104 Helpline
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Integrated Toll Free 104 Helpline” is an initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM), implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide the general public with round-the-clock (24×7×365) access to reliable health information and medical advice through the toll-free number 104.

Benefits:
Under the National Health Mission (NHM), the Integrated Toll-Free 104 Helpline is being operated 24×7×365day. Through this helpline, health-related advice and information can be obtained.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The general public of Uttarakhand is eligible to avail the benefits.
Nishulk Ganavesh Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Nishulk Ganavesh Yojana” is a scheme under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free uniforms to all girl students studying in Classes 1 to 8 of government and government-aided schools, as well as to all boys belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and boys from the General category who fall under the Below Poverty Line category.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, two sets of uniforms per student are provided through DBT/SMC to students studying in classes 1 to 8 of government and government-aided schools, covering all girls, all boys belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, and boys from the General category belonging to BPL families.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be either a girl student, or a boy student belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or General Category BPL family.
1. The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 to 8.
Mukhyamantri Aanchal Amrit Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mukhyamantri Anchal Amrit Yojana&quot; has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment &amp; Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the health of children between 3 to 6 years of age by providing them fortified and flavored milk containing Vitamins A and D, four days a week, at Anganwadi Centres.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, children between 3 to 6 years of age are provided fortified and flavored milk enriched with Vitamins A and D, four days a week.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The beneficiary must be a child between 3 and 6 years of age.
Sanskrit Chhaatr Pratiyogita
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Sanskrit Chhaatr Pratiyogita” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote Sanskrit education among students by organizing Sanskrit competitions. Under this scheme, Sanskrit competitions are organized at various levels for both junior (Class 6 to 10) and senior (Class 11 to post-graduation) categories. A total of six competitions are conducted in each category, namely Sanskrit Drama, Sanskrit Group Song, Sanskrit Group Dance, Sanskrit Debate, Sanskrit Auspicious Speech, and Sanskrit Shlokacharan.

Benefits:
Separate six Sanskrit competitions for junior and senior categories are organized at every level. The prize distribution is as follows:
Development Block Level
Team Events:
 Minimum prize of ₹300/- and maximum prize of ₹800/-
Individual Competition:
 Minimum prize of ₹300/- and maximum prize of ₹500/-
District Level
Team Events:
 Minimum prize of ₹400/- and maximum prize of ₹2,000/-
Individual Competition
: Minimum prize of ₹400/- and maximum prize of ₹800/-
State Level
Team Events:
 Minimum prize of ₹6,000/- and maximum prize of ₹25,000/-
Individual Competition:
 Minimum prize of ₹2,000/- and maximum prize of ₹4,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The institutional students studying in the junior classes (Class 6 to 10) and senior classes (Class 11 to post-graduation) of any government, private, or non-governmental school/college in Uttarakhand are eligible to participate.
   1. The students pursuing B.Ed., Ph.D., or Diploma courses are not eligible for participation.
Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages” was introduced by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to permanent residents of the state who have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, irrespective of their religion or caste.

Benefits:
The Uttarakhand State Government provides financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to permanent residents of the state, irrespective of religion or caste, who successfully complete the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organized by the Government of India.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organized by the Government of India.
1. The applicant must have undertaken the journey through the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.
Paalna Ghar (Crèche)
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Paalna Ghar (Crèche)” is implemented by the Women Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide day care facilities for children aged 6 months to 6 years of working couples.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, a crèche is run for the children of working couples, providing day care facilities for children in the age group of 6 months to 6 years.
The following fees are applicable under the scheme:
For BPL families: ₹20/- per child per month
For families with an income less than ₹12,000/-: ₹100/- per child per month
For families with an income above ₹12,000/-: ₹200/- per child per month


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The beneficiary must be a child aged between 6 months and 6 years.
Minority Scholarship Scheme for Class 1 to 10
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Minority Scholarship Scheme for Class 1 to 10” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide scholarships to students belonging to minority communities who are studying in Classes 1 to 10 in any recognized government/non-government educational institution in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
At present, the State Government provides the following 
monthly scholarships
 for students from Class 1 to 10:
Class 1 to 5:
 ₹50/-
Class 6 to 8:
 ₹80/-
Class 9 to 10:
 ₹120/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
1. The applicant must be studying in Classes 1 to 10.
1. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized government/non-government educational institution in the state of Uttarakhand.
Assistance for Purchase of Traditional Musical Instruments and Costumes for Scheduled Caste/Tribe Individuals
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Assistance for Purchase of Traditional Musical Instruments and Costumes for Scheduled Caste/Tribe Individuals&quot; scheme was launched by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support scheduled caste and scheduled tribe individuals whose livelihood depends on traditional arts by providing them with essential musical instruments and costumes.

Benefits:
Persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, whose source of income is through their traditional art, and who do not possess musical instruments or costumes, are provided with traditional musical instruments (such as Dhol, Damaun, Masakbeen, Ransingha, Trumpet, Nagada, Shield, Sword, etc.) and costumes free of cost to help them sustain their livelihood.
The instruments are provided only once in a lifetime.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a folk artist.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant's monthly income must not exceed ₹2,000/-.
1. Only one set of musical instruments is provided per artist in a family under this scheme.
Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Tribes)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The "Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Tribe)" scheme was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote sustainable self-employment and income generation among Scheduled Tribe individuals by supporting viable livelihood projects. Under this scheme, financial assistance, including a bank loan is provided to the beneficiaries for setting up income-generating units with a total project cost between ₹50,000 and ₹2,00,000.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Project Cost: Between ₹50,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.
Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost
Margin Money: 30% of the project cost, repayable at 7% annual interest in 60 monthly installments
Grant: Up to ₹50,000/-.
Beneficiary Contribution:
No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/-
10% contribution for project cost between ₹1,01,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant's age must be between 18 and 50 years.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
Swanath Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Swanath Scholarship Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to diploma and graduate-level students who are orphans, whose parents or either parent has died due to COVID-19, or who are dependents of martyrs from the military or central armed forces.

Benefits:
Eligible students at the diploma or graduation level will receive financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an orphan, have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19, or be a dependent of a martyr from the military or central armed forces.
   1. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
Out of Turn Employment to Sportspersons in State Services
Category: Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Out of Turn Employment to Sportspersons in State Services” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide job opportunities to medal-winning sportspersons of Uttarakhand, who have represented the state in international and national games, by offering them out-of-turn employment in various state services.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, medal-winning players from Uttarakhand who have represented the state in International or National Games are provided out-of-turn employment on Gazetted and Non-Gazetted posts (from Level-3 to Level-10) across various government departments.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. State players/sportspersons who have won gold, silver, or bronze medals in international or national games, such as the Olympic/Paralympic Games, World Cup/World Championship, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championship, Commonwealth Championship, SAF Games, and National Games, are eligible under the scheme.
   1. Players/sportspersons participating in any of the following sports will be considered eligible: Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing &amp; Kayaking, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Lawn Tennis, Shooting, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Baseball, Chess, Cricket, Kabaddi, Karate, Kho-Kho, and Mallakhamb.
   1. The player/sportsperson must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The player/sportsperson must have represented the state of Uttarakhand in the National Games in the year and competition for which they are applying for employment.
Dr. V.N. Mathur Award (M.Sc. Mathematics)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Dr. V.N. Mathur Award (M.Sc. Mathematics)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support and encourage meritorious students pursuing an M.Sc. in Mathematics, thereby assisting them and reducing their financial burden.

Benefits:
Award Amount:
 ₹20,000/- per year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in an M.Sc. Mathematics course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The financial assistance is awarded for a duration of one year only.
Sponsorship for Employment
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Sponsorship for Employment&quot; is implemented by Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPNL) under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts. Under this scheme, eligible candidates are sponsored for various departmental positions based on demand and their qualifications.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, employment opportunities are provided to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts through outsourcing.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an ex-serviceman (Army, Navy, or Air Force), their legal dependent, or a widow of an ex-serviceman (Veer Nari).
Samaaveshit Shiksha
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Samaaveshit Shiksha” is an initiative under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, has been implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide equal and inclusive educational opportunities to all children with special needs (Divyang children) studying in government schools from Classes 1 to 12.

Benefits:
Escort facility, home-based education, sports activities, exposure visits, stipend for girls, and free equipment are provided to all children with special needs studying in government schools from Classes 1 to 12. 
Marking and equipment distribution camps are also organized for such children, where assistive devices are provided free of cost as per the requirement of disabled children.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a child with a disability, aged 6 to 18 years, eligible for all facilities approved by the Government of India under the ‘Samaveshit Shiksha’ scheme.
   1. The applicant must be studying in government schools from Classes 1 to 12.
Research Assistantship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Research Assistantship” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote higher education and research through providing research assistantship to undergraduate and postgraduate research scholars.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to undergraduate and postgraduate researchers in the form of research assistantships.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a graduate or postgraduate research scholar pursuing research at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Son/Daughter Education Assistance (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Son/Daughter Education Assistance” scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial assistance to the children of registered building and construction workers pursuing education from Class I up to higher education or professional courses.

Benefits:
Financial assistance for education will be provided to the children of construction workers at the following rates:
Sl. No.
Class/Course
Financial Assistance (Yearly)
1
Class 1 to 5
₹1,800/-
2
Class 6 to 10
₹2,400/-
3
Class 11 to 12
₹3,000/-
4
Graduation/Post Graduation or its equivalent
₹10,000/-
5
ITI, Polytechnic courses or higher education
The course fee will be payable to the Government Institutions / College.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The two (2) children of a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will be eligible to avail benefits under this scheme.

Applications must be submitted between November of the same financial year in which admission is taken (from Class 1 to Post Graduation) and June of the next academic session. Applications received after this period will not be considered by the Board.
> **Financial assistance for education is provided on an annual basis.**
Allotment of Commercial Shops
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Allotment of Commercial Shops” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote ease of doing business for licensed traders by providing them with well-located commercial shops in market yards (mandis).

Benefits:
The scheme facilitates ease of doing business for traders by allotting them with commercial shops.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must hold a valid trader’s license issued by the Mandi Committee.
Seemant Parvatiya Janpad Baal Vigyan Mahotsav
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Seemant Parvatiya Janpad Baal Vigyan Mahotsav” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide students from classes 6 to 12 of government/non-government schools in the remote and border districts of the state an opportunity to participate in various science competitions and promote scientific awareness in these areas.

Benefits:
Under this, special opportunities are provided to child scientists from the border hill districts to participate in various state-level science competitions and to promote scientific awareness through activities in remote border areas.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student from classes 6 to 12, studying in a government or non-government school in any of the six border districts of the state: Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Champawat, Bageshwar, or Pithoragarh.
Old Age Pension Scheme- On Completion Of 65 Years (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Old Age Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have completed 65 years of age.

Benefits:
Pension Amount:
   ₹1,500/- Per Month


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a registered construction worker with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The applicant must have attained the age of 65 years.
Labour Card and Renewal of Labour Card
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Labour Card and Renewal of Labour Card” facilities is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a labour card is issued to workers engaged in construction, repair, maintenance, and other construction works such as bridges, roads, airstrips, etc.

Benefits:
The labour card is mandatory to avail the benefits of all schemes offered by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
The labour card also be used as an identification document for building and construction workers.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a worker engaged in construction, repair, maintenance, or related activities involving government and non-government buildings, as well as other construction works such as bridges, roads, airstrips, irrigation projects, water drainage systems, embankments, tunnels, flood control structures, power generation, transmission and distribution, water works, oil and gas installations, dams, canals, reservoirs, pipelines, towers, television towers, mobile/telephone towers, etc. 
   1. The workers under MNREGA (such as labourers, masons, electricians, plumbers, etc.) and other construction workers are also eligible.
   1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
   1. The applicant must possess a certificate confirming that they have worked as a construction or other related worker for at least 90 days in the previous year.