pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Transgender Utthan Kosh - Training Programme for Transgender
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Transgender Utthan Kosh - Training Programme for Transgenders&quot; was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, to provide financial assistance, skill training, and employment opportunities to transgender individuals, promoting their inclusion in society.
Under this scheme, vocational and technical training is provided to transgender persons through Rajasthan Skill and Livelihood Development Corporation (RSLDC), Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL), Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), or other training providers recognized by the State or Central Government. Transgender individuals can avail a maximum of two training programs under this scheme. The Social Justice and Empowerment Department implements the scheme in collaboration with recognized training institutes and organizations.

Benefits:
Skill Development:
Vocational/technical training will be provided to transgender persons through the Rajasthan Skill and Livelihood Development Corporation (RSLDC), Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL), Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), or training providers recognized by the State or Central Government.
Financial Assistance:
After receiving skill development training, each trainee will be given a lump sum amount of ₹5,000/- per month for one course (for maximum three months and for two courses).
Transgender persons can avail maximum 2 training programmes only.
Training Fee Coverage:
 
The state government reimburses the training fee directly to the training institutions.
Employment Support and Certificate:
Upon completion of training, the beneficiary will receive a certificate and employment assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should be a transgender person.
   1. The gross annual income of applicant should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
   1. A maximum of two training courses can be availed under this scheme.

**Note 1:** The applicant must meet the minimum age and educational qualification criteria set by the respective training institution.
**Note 2:** The State Government will reimburse the prescribed fees and other expenses to the training providing institute for the concerned programme.
**Note 3:** The fees will be made available directly to the concerned training institute after the transgender person is admitted to the respective programme.
Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana”, implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Haryana, aims to protect horticultural farmers from market price fluctuations and compensate them if they receive low prices for their produce in the market.
***Objectives:***

  - To reduce the financial risk for farmers during periods of low market prices for vegetables and fruits by ensuring a protected price.
  - To encourage diversification in agriculture by supporting horticultural farmers.

***Crops covered under the scheme:***

  - 21 Crops: Ladyfinger, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Capsicum, Brinjal, Turmeric, Garlic, Mango, Kinnow, Guava, Litchi, Plum

Benefits:
To make vegetable growers risk free.
To fix protected price for the crops (Ladyfinger, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Capsicum, Brinjal, Turmeric, Garlic, Mango, Kinnow, Guava, Litchi, Plum)
In case of selling of fruits/vegetables at lower prices in the market within the prescribed period, the difference in price upto the protected price will be compensated by the Government to the registered farmers.
Note: The incentive amount will be released into the Aadhar linked bank account of the farmer.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a landowner, lessee, or tenant farmer in Haryana.
   1. The farmer should cultivate one of the 21 listed crops.

**Note 1:** Registration on the [Meri Fasal, Mera Byora portal](https://fasal.haryana.gov.in/) during the sowing period is mandatory.
**Note 2:** The land and crop details must be certified by the Horticulture Department.
Financial Assistance to Widower and Unmarried Persons Scheme : For Unmarried
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme &quot;Financial Assistance to Widower and Unmarried Persons Scheme: For Unmarried&quot; is implemented by the Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Government of Haryana. The scheme came into effect on 1st July, 2023, with the aim of providing Social Security to Unmarried Persons who are unable to sustain themselves from their own sources and are in need of financial assistance from the State.
Under this scheme, a monthly financial assistance of ₹2750/- is provided to an unmarried person, male as well as female, who has attained the age of 45 years and belongs to a family whose verified annual family income is upto ₹1,80,000/-.

Benefits:
The scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹2750/- to eligible beneficiaries.
The financial assistance will continue until the beneficiary turns 60 years old.
Mode of Disbursement:
The financial assistance is disbursed through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) directly into the beneficiary's bank account.
Note:
 The Bank will not permit the beneficiary to withdraw the benefits from outside the district in which he/she is registered.
Frequency of Disbursement:
The assistance is provided on a monthly basis.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
The beneficiary list is updated monthly, and payments are processed accordingly.
Validity:
The assistance continues until the beneficiary turns 60 years old, after which they may transition to the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Haryana or have been residing in the state for at least the last 15 years.
1. The applicant should be unmarried, whether male or female.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 45 years.
1. The applicant should belong to a family with a verified annual income of up to ₹1.80 lakh.
1. The applicant should possess a Family ID, as verification is based on data from the Haryana Parivar Pehchan Authority (HPPA).

**Other terms and Conditions:**

   1. Any benefits received under the Scheme, by suppressing true information or making wrong claim or the condition for which the pension was granted no longer exists or the beneficiary got married after the grant of benefit, would be recovered as arrears of land revenue with @12% interest per annum.
   1. Financial Assistance shall cease to be payable on the death of a beneficiary. However, the amount of assistance will be paid for full month in which death of the beneficiary occurs (any date of the month) to the nominee.
   1. Financial Assistance under this scheme shall not be liable to attachment under any court of law.
   1. If a person is detected of having more than one bank account under the PFMS, all his bank accounts will be terminated. He/she would become ineligible to receive benefits under any Social Security Scheme of the State in future.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Farmers for Purchasing Sanedo Agricultural Equipment
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Farmers for Purchasing Sanedo Agricultural Equipment&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by providing financial assistance to farmers for purchasing Sanedo (Mini Tractor) equipment. It is used for land preparation, sowing, inter-cultivation, spraying, and transporting loads. &quot;Sanedo&quot; is an important equipment for farmers in the prevailing situation of labor shortage, with less effort, less cost, and speedy completion of the most important farm equipment at the time of need.

Benefits:
Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits
“Sanedo” agricultural equipment
Assistance of 25 % or ₹25,000/- of total cost whichever is less; (Ride on Type Self Propelled Tool Bar) (Sanedo) or (Ride on Type Self Propelled Multipurpose Tool Bar)(Sanedo) tested by the Government of India approved testing centre and which has valid test report.
once in 10 (ten) years

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a landholding farmer.
- The applicant must belong to the Gujarat state.
Scheme for Assistance on Purchase of Smartphone by the Farmers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Assistance on Purchase of Smartphone by the Farmers&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by providing financial assistance to farmers for purchasing smartphones. Through this scheme, farmers can access weather reports, rainfall predictions, disease and pest control measures, and modern farming techniques. Additionally, smartphones help them apply for agricultural schemes and stay informed about government assistance programs.

Benefits:
Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits
Scheme for assistance on Purchase of Smartphone by the farmers
40% assistance on the purchase price of smartphone or ₹6,000/- whichever is less
only once

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant should own a land. 
- The applicant must belong to the Gujarat state.

**Note:** 

  - Under this scheme, even if the tenant farmer has more than one account, the assistance will be availed only once.
  - In case of joint account, the farmers will be entitled to benefit from only one of the tenants mentioned in 8-A of their land.
Establishment of 1 to 20 Milch Animal Farm
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Establishment of 1 to 20 Milch Animal Farm&quot; scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance in the form of an interest subsidy to livestock farmers to take up animal husbandry as a sustainable business. The scheme benefits livestock farmers by reducing their financial burden, thereby promoting large-scale dairy farming.

Benefits:
Interest Subsidy:
 Eligible farmers receive an interest subsidy of 12% on the unit cost fixed by NABARD or banks.



Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a livestock farmer, which includes agricultural laborers, small and marginal farmers, landless people, Maldhari (pastoralists), and educated unemployed individuals.
  - The applicant should have taken a loan from a bank for dairy farming (1 to 20 milch animals).

> **Note:**


  - Availability of the Land, livestock and water facilities with the Livestock Owners.
  - As per the above scheme, the scheme of interest subsidy on establishment of units of 1 to 20 milch animals (cows and buffaloes) is also available for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes animal owners of the state.
Scholarship for Children of Ex-Servicemen for Vocational and Technical Education
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scholarship for Children of Ex-Servicemen for Vocational and Technical Education&quot; was introduced by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, a scholarship of ₹15,000/- per year is provided to the children of ex-servicemen, from the rank of Sepoy to Havildar, who are pursuing vocational and technical education and have not received scholarship assistance under the Prime Minister&#39;s Scholarship Scheme or from any other source. A maximum of 50 children can be granted this scholarship each year, based on merit, from the Amalgamated Fund. The scheme came into effect from 1st July 2020.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
An scholarship of ₹15,000/- per year per student.
Mode of Disbursement:
Scholarship is disbursed through online payment to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Note 1:
 Only 50 students are selected each year based on merit.
Note 2:
 Scholarship will be payable in the passing year i.e. scholarship of first year will be payable in the second year. Similarly, scholarship of second year will be payable in the third year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be an ex-serviceman of the rank of Havildar or below, or his widow/dependent.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a vocational or technical education course included in the [Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme](https://www.ksb.gov.in/writereaddata/DownLoad/List_of_Authorised_professional_degree_courses_under_PMSS.pdf) (PMSS). 1. The applicant should not be receiving benefits under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme or any other scholarship scheme.
1. This scholarship is not admissible in cases of Battle Casualty/Disability and Physical Casualty (attributable cases), as in such cases, scholarships are already provided by the Army Headquarters.
1. The applicant must have passed the previous academic year successfully; failure to pass results in the discontinuation of the scholarship.
1. The scholarship will not be payable to more than two children of an ex-serviceman.

**Notes:**

- Once selected, the scholarship will continue for the remaining duration of the course, subject to annual renewal.
- In case of failure in any year, the scholarship will be cancelled for the entire course.
Free Supply of Text Books
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Delhi

Details:
The scheme "Free Supply of Text Book" by the Department of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi, aims to provide textbooks or cash in lieu of textbooks and writing material to students of Government and Aided Schools, ensuring equitable access to educational resources. The scheme offers financial assistance for purchasing textbooks and geometry boxes, with varying amounts based on class levels. Eligible beneficiaries include all students from Nursery to XII in Government and Aided Schools, irrespective of gender or income. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Education, GNCT of Delhi.

Benefits:
Cash Subsidy for Textbooks and Writing Materials
Class 1st to 5th: ₹550/- per annum.
Class 6th, 7th, 11th, and 12th (Without Math): ₹800/- per annum.
Class 8th, 11th, and 12th (With Math): ₹830/- per annum.
Class 5th: ₹630/- per annum.
Class 10th: ₹730/- per annum.
Additional Support
Cash subsidy of ₹30/- per student for classes VIII, IX, and X, and for students of classes XI and XII who opt for Mathematics, for purchasing a Geometry Box.
Mode of Disbursement
For Cash Subsidies: The amount is transferred directly to the student’s/parent’s bank account.
For Textbooks: The school distributes the books to eligible students.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- The applicant should be a student from Nursery to Class 12th.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a Government or Aided School in Delhi.
- The applicant should be attending classes regularly according to school norms.
Diesel VAT Relief Scheme for Fishermen
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Diesel VAT Relief Scheme for Fishermen&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support fishermen by subsidizing the VAT on diesel, making fuel more affordable for their mechanized boats. This helps reduce the operational cost of fishermen using mechanized boats.

Benefits:
Name of Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Diesel VAT assistance
Per litre maximum assistance up to ₹15/-
Assistance is available as per fixed diesel quota throughout the year

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a registered diesel cardholder.
  - The applicant must own a mechanized fishing boat.
  - The boat should be less than 20 meters in length.
Intensive Castration Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Intensive Castration Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support livestock owners and animal-rearing organizations in castrating male calves through the closed method (Burdizo Castrator) or open method (Surgical Method). Eligible beneficiaries receive a subsidy for male calf for the castration procedure. The program is implemented by District Veterinary Polyclinics.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 An amount of ₹500/- subsidy per animal (male calf) for castration by close method (Burdizo Castrator)/open method (Surgical Method).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an individual livestock owner or an animal-rearing organization (Gaushala/Panjarapol/others).
  - The male calf must be castrated through the close or open method.
BC & EBC Girls Residential +2 High School
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The &quot;BC &amp; EBC Girls Residential +2 High School&quot; scheme was launched by the BC &amp; EBC Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, high schools are being run in all the 38 districts of the state with the objective of providing quality education with various modern facilities in a safe and natural environment for the educational and overall development of the girl students of backward class and extremely backward class.

Benefits:
Free enrolment
Free accommodation
Free food and sacks (as per menu)
The amount for clothes, books, medicine, cleaning etc. is paid to the girl students through DBT
Laboratory with modern facilities
Vocational training, skill development, horticulture etc
Facility of quality study and guidance through Jananayak Library and Digital Study Centre.
Free competitive, and high quality books and study material.
24 hours of uninterrupted power supply.
Science & Maths/Literature & Sociology Club.
Career guidance and motivational sessions by experts from various fields.
Educational tour programme for girl students in the state under Chief Minister’s tour.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
1. The applicant should belong to the Backward Class (BC) or Extremely Backward Class (EBC).
1. The benefits under this scheme are available to girl students from Class 6 to Class 12.
1. Selection of girl students for Classes VI, VII, VIII, and IX will be based on an entrance examination.
1. The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The applicant’s age limit for enrolment:


- 11-13 years for Class 6th- 12-14 years for Class 7th- 13-15 years for Class 8th- 14-16 years for Class 9th
Assistance of Concentrate Feed After Parturition (Scheduled Caste Category)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance of Concentrate Feed After Parturition (Scheduled Caste Category)&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat,  is designed to support livestock owners during the critical post-parturition period, one month after delivery. This time is crucial for the health of the mother cattle and the calf. Under the scheme, 150 kg of BIS Type II concentrate feed is provided free of cost to livestock owners belonging to the Scheduled Caste Category.

Benefits:
Name of Component
Standard of assistance
Remarks
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Concentrate Feed
 150 kg BIS type II Concentrate feed per beneficiary
100% assistance
Every year


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a Scheduled Caste (SC) livestock owner.
1. The applicant must possess the following valid documents:

  - Barcoded ration card.
  - Government-approved photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID).
  - Caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
  - Certificate of calving issued by a Government Livestock Inspector.
  - Disability certificate from a competent authority (only if the applicant is disabled).
Assistance of Concentrate Feed for Pregnant Animals (General Category)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Assistance of Concentrate Feed for Pregnant Animals (General Category)" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support livestock owners during the last trimester of cattle pregnancy—a critical period for both the animal and the calf. Through this scheme, 150 kg of BIS Type II concentrate feed is provided free of cost to eligible beneficiaries to enhance milk yield, extend the milking period, and prevent health complications.

Benefits:
Name of Component
Standard of assistance
Remarks
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Concentrate Feed
 150 kg BIS type II Concentrate feed per beneficiary
100% assistance
Every year


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a livestock owner.
1. The applicant must belong to the General Category.
1. The animal/ cattle should be in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Aapki Beti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Aapki Beti Yojana&quot; scheme was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, to support girls in continuing their education in government schools from Class 1 to 12. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,100/- per year is provided to girls studying in Class 1 to 8 in government schools who belong to families living below the poverty line (BPL) and whose one or both parents have passed away. For girls studying in Class 9 to 12, the assistance is ₹2,500/- per year. The scheme is implemented by the Rajasthan Balika Shiksha Foundation.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
₹2,100/- per annum for girl students in classes 1
st
 to 8
th
.
₹2,500/- per annum for girl students in classes 9
th
 to 12
th
.
Mode of Disbursement:
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank account linked with Jan Aadhaar of the family head or the girl child.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a girl student 
1. The applicant should be studying in a government school in Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be studying in classes 1st to 12th.1. The applicant’s family should fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. The applicant should have lost either one parent (single parent) or both parents.
The Goa State Photo Contest And Exhibition Scheme
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"The Goa State Photo Contest And Exhibition Scheme" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Goa, aims to encourage young talents in photography and photojournalism, promote self-employment, and provide a platform for local youths to exhibit their work. The scheme offers cash prizes of ₹20,000/-, ₹16,000/-, and ₹12,000/- in each category. Benefits also include exhibitions for selected entries. Applicants born and residing in Goa for at least 15 years are given preference.

Benefits:
First prize: ₹20,000/- in each category.
Second prize: ₹16,000/- in each category.
Third prize: ₹12,000/- in each category.
Five consolation prizes: ₹2,000/- each.
Certificates are presented to the best entries.
Judges' Honorarium: ₹5,000/- each for three judges.

Eligibility Criteria:
Individuals who were born and residing in Goa for 15 years or more will be given preference, though the scheme does not bar others.
Merit Scholarship: Engineering University
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
"Merit Scholarship: Engineering University" is a welfare scheme by the Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The scheme provides ₹1000/- per month to eligible students for pursuing B.E. from a recognized engineering college in Chhattisgarh. The applicants can either be students who have passed their 10th and 12th standard examinations with a minimum of 60% marks, or Diploma holders newly admitted to the second year of B.E. must have passed the final year examination of their diploma with a minimum of 60% marks.

Benefits:
For studying in the first year of the B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) program: ₹1,000/- per month.
For students newly admitted to the second year of B.E. through lateral entry: ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a native resident student of Chhattisgarh.


- The applicant must be currently studying in a recognized engineering college in Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be pursuing an engineering degree course.
- Students who have passed their 10th and 12th standard examinations with a minimum of 60% marks from any recognized institution located in Chhattisgarh will be eligible.
- Diploma holders newly admitted to the second year of B.E. must have passed the final year examination of their diploma with a minimum of 60% marks will also be eligible. **Other Conditions -** 

- Without special approval from the government, no student will receive more than one scholarship at the same time. However, if the institution where he is studying has given him any fee concession, then he will be entitled to continue receiving it.
- If any scholarship becomes vacant during its duration, then the approving authority can give such scholarships for its unexpired period to the next eligible and deserving candidate from the merit list.
- Only those students will be eligible to receive scholarships who have passed the qualifying examination from any testing body of Chhattisgarh. But children of such permanent government employees of Chhattisgarh can be exempted from this condition who are on deputation to the Government of India or any other state government.
- Such students will not be eligible to receive scholarships who are in full-time employment. In this regard, only one concession can be given that any such student, who is regularly studying in a recognized institution and is receiving any scholarship, can be allowed to do part-time work.
Scheme for Upgradation of Gaushala/ Panjrapole
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The  &quot;Scheme for Upgradation of Gaushala/ Panjrapole&quot; launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, is designed to preserve and promote indigenous breeds of cows in Gujarat, such as Gir and Kankrej, which hold spiritual, scientific, and health value. 
<br>

Objective:
The world famous Gir and Kankarej cows of Gujarat state and other indigenous breeds have great importance in terms of spiritual, scientific and health. To preserve these is the main aim by increase the breeding of cows by encouraging gaushalas and panjarapol institutions that ideally keep cows. The scheme also aims to increase the consumption of Panchagavya products of Gir and Kankrej cows and make rearing of cows economically viable.

Benefits:

Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent Benefits
1. Water Fogger; 2. Mechanized Reaper Machine or Reaper Machine; 3. Chaff cutter 4. Drip irrigation; 5. 500 liters bulk milk cooling machine with generator; 6. Mini Tractor or Big Tractor/Hydraulic Trailer or Trailer; 7. Solar Gau Arc Machine/ Gau Arc Machine; 8. Milking machine
Assistance upto 75% of the total expenditure incurred by the article up to a maximum of ₹4,00,000/- to be paid.
1 Year	


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Gaushalas and panjrapole registered under the Public Charity Act.
   1. A Gaushala should have more than 50 cows of local origin. While Panjarapol must have more than 100 livestock.
   1. At least 3 (three) acres of land on which the institution has to purchase/develop the development work, must be in the institution&#39;s own name or on a lease of 99 years. There is no maximum land limit.
Merit Scholarship: Polytechnic Institutions
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
"Merit Scholarship: Polytechnic Institutions" is a scholarship scheme by the Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The scheme provides ₹600/- per month to eligible students for pursuing education from recognized polytechnic institutions in Chhattisgarh. Eligible applicants include (a) Students who have passed the 10th/12th class examination under the 10+2 system from any recognized institution located in Chhattisgarh with a minimum of 60% marks, (b) Students newly admitted to the second year of the Diploma program who are ITI / 12th vocational certificate holders and have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum of 60% marks.

Benefits:
(a) For students newly admitted to the first year of the Diploma program: ₹600/- per month.
(b) For students admitted to the second year through lateral entry: ₹600/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a native resident student of Chhattisgarh.


- The applicant must be currently studying in a recognized polytechnic institution in Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Students who have passed the 10th/12th class examination under the 10+2 system from any recognized institution located in Chhattisgarh with a minimum of 60% marks will be eligible.
- Students newly admitted to the second year of the Diploma program who are ITI / 12th vocational certificate holders must have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum of 60% marks. **Other Conditions -** 

- Without special approval from the government, no student will receive more than one scholarship at the same time. However, if the institution where he is studying has given him any fee concession, then he will be entitled to continue receiving it.
- If any scholarship becomes vacant during its duration, then the approving authority can give such scholarships for its unexpired period to the next eligible and deserving candidate from the merit list.
- Only those students will be eligible to receive scholarships who have passed the qualifying examination from any testing body of Chhattisgarh. But children of such permanent government employees of Chhattisgarh can be exempted from this condition who are on deputation to the Government of India or any other state government.
- Such students will not be eligible to receive scholarships who are in full-time employment. In this regard, only one concession can be given that any such student, who is regularly studying in a recognized institution and is receiving any scholarship, can be allowed to do part-time work.
Monthly/Family Pension for Freedom Fighters and their Widows of Uttarakhand State
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Monthly/Family Pension for Freedom Fighters and their Widows of Uttarakhand State&quot; scheme is implemented by the Police Department under the Department of Home, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to the freedom fighters of Uttarakhand and to the widows of deceased freedom fighters, in recognition of their contribution to the nation.

Benefits:
Monthly/Family Pension Amount:
  ₹25,000/- 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be either a Freedom Fighter or the widow of a Freedom Fighter.
Rajya Pratibha Khoj Pariksha Chhatravriti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Rajya Pratibha Khoj Pariksha Chhatravriti Yojana&quot; was implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, students are provided with scholarships or a one-time incentive for pursuing education up to the postgraduate level, after being selected through the State Talent Search Examination organized by the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan, Ajmer.
Students studying in Classes 10 and 12 in all government schools, recognized private schools, and Swami Vivekanand Model Schools in the state, who have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Classes 9 and 11 respectively, are eligible to apply for the examination. Students selected through this examination will be entitled to the benefits provided under the scheme.

Benefits:
Type of Benefit: Scholarship and One-Time Incentive
Class at the time of application
No. of Selected Students & Basis of Selection Basis
Scholarship Rate (For a period of 10 Months)
One-Time Incentive (20 students in each)
Class 10
th
50 students (≥80% marks)
₹1,250/month (for Class 11-12)
₹4,000 for topper, ₹2,000 each for others
Class 12
th
 - Arts
50 students (≥80% marks)
₹2,000/month (for UG & PG)
₹4,000 for topper, ₹2,000 each for others
Class 12
th
 - Commerce
50 students (≥80% marks)
₹2,000/month (for UG & PG)
₹4,000 for topper, ₹2,000 each for others
Class 12
th
 - Science
50 students (≥80% marks)
₹2,000/month (for UG & PG)
₹4,000 for topper, ₹2,000 each for others
NOTE:
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Monthly (for up to 10 months per academic year).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should be a student currently enrolled in Class 10 or Class 12.
   1. The student should be studying in a government school, a recognized private school, or a Swami Vivekanand Model School located in Rajasthan.
   1. For Class 10 applicants, a minimum of 50% marks should have been secured in Class 9. For Class 12 applicants, at least 50% marks should have been obtained in Class 11.
   1. The applicant should have appeared for and qualified in the State Talent Search Examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan.
   1. To be considered for selection, the applicant should have scored a minimum of 80% marks in the Talent Search Examination.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The "Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)" is a social welfare initiative by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab. In this scheme, persons aged between 60 and 79 years receive a pension of ₹200/- per month, while those aged 80 years and above receive ₹500/- per month. The scheme applies only to persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Benefits:
₹200/- month, for persons aged 60 to 79 years.
₹500/- month, for persons aged 80 years and above.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
1. The applicant should be 60 years of age or older.
1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" is implemented by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab. Under this scheme, persons with disabilities aged 18 years and above, having a disability level of 80% or more, are eligible to receive a pension of ₹300/- per month. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month. Dwarfs are also included as an eligible category under this scheme.

Benefits:
Pension is Rs. 300/- per month (age 18-79 year)
Pension is Rs. 500/- per month (age 80 and above year)

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
   1. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
   1. The percentage of the disability should be 80% or more.
   1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 80 years.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
The "Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)" is implemented by the Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children, Government of Punjab. Under this scheme, widows aged 40 years and above receive a pension of ₹300/- per month. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.

Benefits:
Pension of ₹300/- per month for widows aged 40 to 79 years.
Pension of ₹500/- per month for widows aged 80 years and above.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Punjab.
   1. The applicant should be a widow.
   1. The age of the applicant should be above 40 years in age.
   1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Subsidy to Purchase E-Bike for Journalists
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy to Purchase E-Bike for Journalists” by the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, aims to provide journalists based in Goa with e-bikes at a subsidised rate, facilitating easier access to essential technology for their profession. This initiative acknowledges the crucial role of journalists in educating the public and the time they spend gathering news. Two significant benefits of the scheme are providing financial assistance for purchasing e-bikes and empowering journalists with better means to disseminate information vital for a democratic system. Two significant eligibility criteria include being a resident of Goa for at least 15 years and being a full-time working journalist for at least eight years. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Information and Publicity. Every year, the Government will grant subsidies to purchase 65 e-bikes to 65 beneficiaries based on their years of working.

Benefits:
Subsidy up to 50% of the value on quotation or ₹ 50,000/-, whichever is less, and the remaining 50% value shall be borne by the beneficiaries. 
The payment shall be effected directly to the beneficiaries upon receipt of the purchase of the e-bike document. 
The subsidy shall be disbursed in a single instalment to the beneficiary, i.e., 100% on the purchase of the vehicle and production of purchase documents, i.e., the Registration Certificate book and insurance by the Beneficiary.
Disbursement of subsidy for the purchase of e-bikes will be done on a first-come-first-served basis or a maximum of two for each organisation per meeting, also considering eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a journalist.
- The sole livelihood of the applicant should be through journalistic activities.
- The applicant should be residing in Goa for at least 15 years.
- The applicant should be working for a Media organisation.
- The applicant should not be more than 58 years of age.
- The applicant should not have availed benefit to purchase an e-bike (two-wheeler) under any other Government scheme.
Travel Grants To Goan Authors
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Travel & Tourism, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Travel Grants To Goan Authors" is a state-level cultural scheme by the Kala Academy, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The objective of the scheme is to enable the Goan writers to come in close contact with the senior writers of a language-region other than their own within India to acquaint them with the writers and the people of that region, and to widen their awareness and sensibility about the country as a nation.

Benefits:
The grant amount will be decided by Kala Academy with provision for an advance upto 75% of the total grant for a maximum of two Goan authors.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a writer.
- The applicant should be from Goa.

_*A copy of the rules and regulations is available at Kala Academy free of charge._
The Goa State Journalist Awards Scheme
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "The Goa State Journalist Awards Scheme" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Goa aims to encourage journalists to exhibit their talents by publishing commendable news items, articles, or reports, thereby fostering mass awareness in society. The scheme provides recognition through awards and financial incentives, with a cash prize of ₹10,000/- per category. Eligible journalists must be affiliated with registered daily or weekly newspapers or private sector electronic media recognized by the Department. The scheme is implemented by the Director of Information & Publicity, Goa, and awards are conferred annually on National Press Day (16th November).

Benefits:
Each award includes a certificate, a memento, and a cash prize of ₹10,000/-.  
A total of seven awards, amounting to ₹70,000/-, are distributed annually.  
Judges receive an honorarium of ₹2,000/- each.  
Awards are conferred on National Press Day (16th November).  

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a journalist working in a registered daily or weekly newspaper published in English, Konkani, or Marathi, or private sector electronic media recognised by the Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Goa.  
- The applicant's work (news items, articles, or reports) must have been published during the previous calendar year.  
- Nominations must be sponsored by the Editors of eligible publications.
- The nomination of the journalist can only be for the news items and articles published during the previous calendar year under one of the following categories: 

a) Best Editor Award on National Integration and Communal Harmony. 
b) Rural Reporting. 
c) Reporting on Public Health and Hygiene. 
d) Reporting with special reference to Women and Children/Social issues. 
e) Sports Reporting. 
f) Reporting on Art and Culture. 
g) Photo Journalism (Best photograph of the year).
Patrakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme (Journalist Benevolent Fund)
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2010, the scheme "Patrakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme (Journalist Benevolent Fund)" by the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa aims to provide immediate financial assistance to needy journalists in indigent circumstances for various emergencies such as medical treatment, marriage expenses, funeral costs, and self-employment ventures. The scheme offers benefits like financial aid up to ₹2,00,000/per case and scholarships for journalists' wards. Eligible applicants must be journalists born or working in Goa for at least three years and registered with the Department of Information and Publicity. The scheme is implemented by a Sub-Committee constituted by the Government of Goa, which includes representatives from the Goa Union of Journalists and the Goa Editors Guild.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance and Purpose
Marriage of Daughter: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Major/Minor Operation/Medical Treatment for Self or Family: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Funeral Expenses of the Journalist: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Travel/Incidental Expenses for Treatment: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Medical Reimbursement for General Expenses: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Scholarship/Incentives for Wards Pursuing Higher Education: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Financial Assistance for Self-employment Ventures: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
House Repair/Construction Due to Natural Calamities: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Lump-sum Grant on the Death of the Journalist to Next Kin: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
*All disbursements are made through cheques.
Conditions for Disbursement
Original bills and photocopies of hospital/institution documents must be submitted for medical claims.
For super-specialty treatment, bills must be submitted within three months.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a journalist.
- The applicant should have been born and brought up in Goa.
- The applicant should be working in a newspaper establishment in Goa for at least three years continuously.
- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, and renew registration by June 30th every year.
- The applicant should not be engaged in any other profession.
Bhajan Pakhawaj Workshops
Category: Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Bhajan Pakhawaj Workshops" is a state-level cultural scheme by the Kala Academy, Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The objective of the scheme is to provide knowledge of appropriate and traditional Bhajan Singing and Pakhawaj playing to Bhajan performers through experts from the respective field. Applications are invited by announcement in local print and electronic media. Certificates are awarded to the participants. A Suitable Honorarium is paid to conductors of workshops.

Benefits:
Knowledge of appropriate and traditional Bhajan Singing and Pakhawaj playing is provided to the Bhajan performers through experts from the respective field. 
Certificates are awarded to the participants. 
A suitable Honorarium is paid to conductors of workshops. 
*The venue of the workshop is decided by Kala Academy.

Eligibility Criteria:
**For Trainee:** The applicant should be a Bhajan performer.
**For Workshop Conductor:** The applicant should be an expert in traditional Bhajan Singing or Pakhawaj playing.
Rajasthan Varishth Patrakar Samman Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Rajasthan Varishth Patrakar Samman Yojana&quot; was implemented by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Rajasthan, to recognize and support the contributions of senior accredited journalists. Under this scheme, a monthly financial assistance of ₹15,000/- is provided to full-time accredited journalists who are 60 years of age or older and have served continuously for at least 20 years in daily, weekly, fortnightly newspapers, independent publications, electronic media, or news agencies (including editors, publishers, and owners).

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Monthly Honorarium: ₹15,000/- per month to the senior accredited journalists.
In case of the journalist's death, 50% of the amount is provided to the widow.
Duration:
 
Paid for a maximum period of 5 years, subject to review.
Mode of Disbursement:
Direct Bank Transfer to the journalist’s savings account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a full-time accredited journalist.
   1. The applicant must have continuously worked for at least 20 years in daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, fortnightly news publications, independent journalism, electronic media, or news agencies, including roles such as editor, publisher, or owner of such media organizations.
   1. Accredited journalists who have been regularly accredited with the Department of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan for at least 10 years will be eligible for this scheme.
   1. The journalist should be 60 years of age or older as of the application date.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving any salary, pension, or regular financial assistance from any newspaper, institution, or any other regular assistance from the State Government.
   1. The applicant must declare (via affidavit) that they do not fall under the category of an income tax payee.
   1. The applicant should not have any criminal case registered against them.

**Note:** The honorarium will be given for an initial period of five years.