pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Fruit Development Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme ‘Fruit Development Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to make available to the farmers good quality planting materials in convergence mode and sale at subsidized rates.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Quality planting materials for sale at 50% subsidy and free of cost to the farmers under convergent mode with MGNREGA.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Sl. No.
Entitlement
Owantum of Assistance
1
To promote fruit cultivation by making available to farmers good quality planting materials including horticultural tools and implements.
(i) 50% subsidy sale to the farmers. (ii) Free sampling of planting materials for convergent mode with MGNREGA.
2
Citrus rejuvenation programme for the senile orchard by providing planting materials for gap filling and organic-based plant protection measures.
100% assistance.
3
Creeper fruit plants like- Kiwi, Grapes, etc. permanent trellies system are provided but planting and erection are to be done by farmers.
75% subsidy assistance is limited to 500 sqm per beneficiary.

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

Details:
The scheme “Plantation Crop Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to boost up the area and production of all plantation crops like Arecanut, Cashewnut, Coconut, Pineapple etc., and to provide 50 % subsidy planting materials and construction of soakage tank.

Benefits:
Type of assistance:
Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for purchasing of planting materials, and polypipes.
Financial assistance at a 50% subsidy for the construction of soakage tank.
Pattern of assistance:
One-year assistance.

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

Details:
The scheme “Floriculture Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to motivate the farmers to take up floriculture (traditional and non-traditional flowers) as a commercial venture through the distribution of planting materials and other inputs.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
By providing good quality flower planting material at 50% subsidy and low cost polyhouse free of cost with a minimum of 100sqm/unit area.
Type of Assistance:
To motivate farmers by cultivating low volume high-value crops to increase economic income. Under this aspect, poly house and good quality flower planting materials including organic fertilizers, micronutrients, and organic-based and P.P chemicals and drip irrigation are provided.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana was launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh under the Horticulture and Food Processing Department. Scheme objective is to expand the area and increase the production of selected spice crops through quality high-yielding varieties. > **Selected crops**


1. Seed spice crops.
1. Turmeric with rhizomes.
1. Ginger.

Benefits:
In seed spice crops, 50% of the cost of seed, a maximum ₹10,000/- per hectare, whichever is less, will be given as a subsidy.
For the production of root and center/rhizome commercial crops garlic, turmeric, and ginger, a grant of 50% of the cost of planting material to a maximum of ₹ 50,000/- per hectare, whichever is less, will be given.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Those farmers are not currently cultivating spices.
1. This scheme will be applicable for all sections.
1. Farmers who have obtained forest rights certificate will also be eligible to avail the benefits.
1. The grant will be payable only once to a farmer.
1. A farmer can do farming for the first time in as much area as he wants but the grant will be payable for minimum 0.25 hectare and maximum 2.00 hectare.
Assistance to General Farmers for Installation of Submersible / Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets With Accessories
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to General Farmers for Installation of Submersible / Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets With Accessories" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers from the General Category are provided with a grant of 65% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.

Benefits:
65% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.
The subsidy amount shall be released through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS) if the applicant has undertaken the construction with his/her funds. In case, he/she has availed himself/herself loan from the Nationalized Bank / Co‐operative Bank towards the construction of the tubewell, the subsidy amount shall be remitted to the Bank against the loan account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from the General Category.
- The applicant should be a farmer in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The tubewell in which the submersible/centrifugal motor pump sets is going to be erect and should have been registered in Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.
- The applicant should hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell to be constructed and the applicant should have ownership of the land at least for 2 years and should have a clear ownership title deed in his/her name. 
- The eligible land holding of 1.5 acres should be in favour of the applicant farmer or in favour of the spouse or favour of the member of a joint/undivided family.
- The farmers who have already availed themselves of the subsidy for the said purpose within 5 years are not entitled to any benefit under this scheme.
- The applicant should not convert the lands for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of construction of the tubewell/filter point to any purpose other than agriculture and should execute a bond accordingly.
Home for the Aged and Infirm
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Home for the Aged and Infirm" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to cater to the needs of persons who are aged/infirm, i.e. senior citizens, both male and female above the age of 60 years from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Benefits:
Free Food, Lodging, Medical Facilities.
In-door Entertainments Such as Television, Radio, Books Etc.
4 Sets of Clothes Are Provided to Them Every Year.
₹ 5/- is Given to Them Daily as Pocket Money.
Annual Tour to Places of Interest is Conducted for the Inmates Subject to Their Health Conditions.
Annual Day Function is Also Celebrated Without Affecting Their Health Conditions. 
The Inmates Can Continue to Stay in the Home Till the End of Their Life. 
The Last Rites of the Inmates Are Also Carried Out by the Government at Free of Cost.                                                                                         
NOTE: 
Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have no one to look after them.
1. The applicant should be above 60 years of age.
1. The applicant should not be suffering from communicable disease or mental illness is not be admitted to the Home.
"Advance / High Skill Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Advance / High Skill Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme by the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry aims to enhance the skill of those who have completed the basic training and are interested in advanced training in their trade or the candidates having technical qualification who are willing to undergo some special high skilled training to start their ventures or to get suitable employment opportunity in competitive fields.

Benefits:
Skill Training
Selected candidates are sponsored to training in relevant courses offered by reputed Training Institutions situated in the neighbouring states.
Stipend to Trainee (per month)
Higher Secondary / ITI: ₹ 2,500/-.
Any Graduate or 3 years Diploma in Engineering or equivalent: ₹ 3,000/-.
Travelling Allowances
One-time to and fro expenses restricted to 2nd class train fare and accommodation charges as fixed by the institute
Course Fees / Honorarium and Accommodation Charges
As prescribed by the training units/institutions will be paid.
Period of Training
As prescribed by the Training Units/ Institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant should possess the educational qualification as prescribed by the Training Units/ Institutions.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) continuous resident of the area for the past three years.
"Vocational Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Vocational Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme by the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry aims to create more employment opportunities broadly for the unemployed youth particularly women to pursue wide career openings besides self-ventures by giving training in trades like Tailoring & Embroidery, Beauty Parlour, Arts & Design. The training is institution oriented.

Benefits:
Institution-oriented training in trades like Tailoring & Embroidery, Beauty Parlour, Arts & Design.
Stipend to Trainee: ₹1,500/- per month.
Honorarium to the Master Trainer: ₹ 300/- per trainee per month.
An amount of ₹150/- per trainee per month will be paid to the training institution towards compensation for wastage of raw materials.
Commencement of Training: 
In September.
Period of Training: 
6 months.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant should be unemployed.
- The applicant should have passed Class 10th (SSLC) passed.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) continuous resident of the area for the past three years.
Pension Scheme for Grade II Deformed Leprosy Patients
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
Launched on 1st August 2015, the scheme "Pension Scheme for Grade II Deformed Leprosy Patients" is a Pension Scheme by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹2,000/- per month to Leprosy Patients who are residents of Tripura. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Pension of ₹2,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura. 
1. The applicant should be affected with Leprosy Grade II.
Bio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Bio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is the production of Bio Control Agents such as Trichoderma, Trichogramma, etc., and further distribution to farmers as awareness and demonstration for organic Plant Health Management in order to promote organic crop production.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Distributions of bio agents to farmers.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Free distribution to popularise the method.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Integrated Technology Enabled Agriculture Management System Or iTEAMS” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to address the critical issues of enabling and facilitating access to remunerative and sustainable markets for farmers&#39; produce in the most transparent and effective manner through facilitation service iTEAM Dial 1917, whereby farmers can be assisted on the following activities

  - 12/6 Physical Connectivity to Markets.
  - Access to input suppliers and bidders.
  - Tailor-made advisory solutions on crops, Package of practices, Animal Health Care, etc.
  - Assured logistics and Transport solutions at the rate of 0.20/kg/km.
  - Livelihood options through leasing Agri Response Vehicle.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Free Telephonic advisory, Access to Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Transport services.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Telephone advice, free mobile SMS to registered farmers, transport service to evacuate farmers' produce to markets at the rate of INR 2.00 per KM per Quintal.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Integrated Agriculture Training Centre Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Integrated Agriculture Training Centre (IATC) Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to provide training for enhancing the skills of farmers besides imparting updated agricultural technologies to departmental functionaries. Awareness Programmes/ trainings conducted periodically.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Conduct trainings and awareness programmes.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
The scheme “Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to persons suffering from cancer.

Benefits:
₹2,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
1. The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
1. No member of the family (father, mother, son(s), or unmarried daughter(s)) of the applicant should be in government service.
1. The applicant should be suffering from cancer.
Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Bal Seva Yojana
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Madhya Pradesh government launched the Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Bal Seva Yojana under the Women and Child Development Department. Under this scheme, a pension on monthly basis will be provided to all those children whose parents or guardians have died due to coronavirus infection. This pension will be provided till the child attains the age of 21 years. Apart from this, education and ration facilities will also be provided. All those children whose parents or guardians have died between March 1, 2020, and July 31 will be able to avail the benefits of this scheme. Only the natives of the state can avail the benefit of this scheme.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Each child beneficiary receives ₹5,000/- per month deposited in a joint account until they turn 18.
Guardian and child receive free monthly ration under National Food Security Act.

Education Assistance:
School Education:
Free education in government schools.
Fees paid for RTE provision private schools.
RTE reimbursement limit for other private schools.
Class 9 to 12:
Free education in government schools.
₹10,000/- per year for private school students.
Additional to scholarships and other benefits.
Higher Education:
General Courses.
Full fee assistance in government/aided universities.
Up to ₹15,000/- fee reimbursement in private universities.
Technical Education:
Full fee assistance in government/aided colleges.
Up to ₹1,50,000/- per year or actual fee in private colleges (JEE Mains/separate entrance exam).
Up to ₹75,000/- per year or actual fee in private colleges (12th class exam).
Medical Education and AYUSH:
Full fee assistance in government/private colleges based on NEET score.
Doctors serve in rural areas for 2-5 years (bond required).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The affected family should be a local resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The family should not be eligible to avail the benefits of Chief Minister Covid-19 Yodha Kalyan Yojana.
1. The deceased parents of the child beneficiary should not have been government servants or employees of a government undertaking who were eligible to receive pension under the old pension scheme.
1. Such boys/girls whose age is 21 years or less, but till the prescribed duration of graduation course, whichever is less and whose-

  - Parent has died from COVID-19 or
  - Parents have died earlier and their legal guardian has died due to Covid-19.
  - One of the parents has died in the past and now the other has died of Covid-19.
  - Only During from 01 March 2021 to 30 June 2021
Indira Gandhi National Vridhavastha Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Indira Gandhi National Vridhavastha Pension Yojana, Under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides financial support to the citizens whose families live below the poverty line.

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


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The age of the applicant (male or female) is 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should belong to a family living below the poverty line as per the criteria set by the Government of India.
Mukh‍yamantri Janakal‍yaan (Sambal 2.0) Yojana (Asangathit Karmakaar Man‍da)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Mukhyamantri Jan Kalyan (Sambal 2.0) Yojana (Asangathit Karmakar Mandal) is a scheme launched by the Madhya Pradesh government to provide social security to unorganized workers in the state. This scheme covers unorganized workers from specific age group who are not covered under any other social security scheme and benefits will be provided directly into the beneficiary's account through the DBT system.

Benefits:
Funeral Grant Amount : ₹5,000/-  Ex-gratia
On accidental death : ₹4,00,000/-
General Death Benefit : ₹2,00,000/-
Permanent Disability Benefit : ₹2,00,000/-
Partial Permanent Disability Benefit : ₹1,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a Unorganized worker.
1. Applicant have a "Samagra ID" and "Pariwar ID".
1. Applicant should not have other social security cover like Provident Fund, Employees' State Insurance Scheme, Gratuity etc
1. Applicant or his wife/husband (as the case may be) should not follow below categories

   1. Should not have more than 01 hectare of agricultural land,
   1. Should not be in government service
   1. Should not an income tax payer.
   1. Should not have other social security cover like Provident Fund, Employees' State Insurance Scheme, Gratuity etc
Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Award of Pre-Matric Scholarship to Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC) Students" initiated by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, is designed to extend financial assistance to OEBC students, mitigating the risk of dropouts due to financial constraints. The scheme provides scholarships to students in standards 6 to 10, based on specific eligibility criteria.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship
For standards 6 to 8: ₹50 per month per student (₹500 per year per student).
For standards 9 & 10: ₹75 per month per student (₹750 per year per student).
* For ten months in an academic year.
Mode of Disbursement
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be studying from standard 6 to 10 and should have secured promotion to the next higher class.
- The applicant should belong to the Other Economically Backward Class (OEBC).
- The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
Award of Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Award of Puducherry State Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme" initiated by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry, is designed to make sure that no brilliant student is prevented on the grounds of poverty alone from pursuing an academic career. Through this scheme, scholarship is awarded to students studying in 11th and 12th standards and have secured promotion to the next higher class with 60% & 50% of marks in 10th and 11th standards respectively.

Benefits:
Number of Slots
90 scholarships for 11th Standard and 90 scholarships for 12th Standard are awarded every year.
* This number may vary depending on the availability of funds in the budget of the year.
Rate of Scholarship
Day Scholar: ₹60/month per student (₹600/year/student).
Hosteller: ₹100/month per student (₹1,000/year/student).
* For ten months in an academic year.
Mode of Disbursement
The amount is disbursed directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the applicant through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be studying in 11th or 12th standard.
- The applicant should have secured promotion to the next higher class.
- The family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹75,000 per annum.
- If the applicant is studying in 11th standard, she/he should have secured 60% marks in 10th standard.
- If the applicant is studying in 12th standard, she/he should have secured 50% marks in 11th standard.

**NOTE:** _If proposals received more than the required number, the Directorate selects the required number of beneficiaries strictly in the order of merit of marks in per cent starting from the top and also in the order of preference of students from the Government schools, Government Aided schools and then from the Private schools recognized by the Government._
"Back Ended Investment Subsidy to Paddy Growers" component of the "Crop Production Technology" scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Back Ended Investment Subsidy to Paddy Growers" component of the "Crop Production Technology" scheme was introduced by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the paddy farmers residing in the Yanam region are provided a back-ended investment subsidy at ₹4,000/- per hectare.

Benefits:
Back-ended investment subsidy to paddy growers @ ₹4,000/- per hectare.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident/native of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be residing in the Yanam region.
- The applicant should be a Farmer.
- The applicant should possess land holdings.
Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Plant Protection including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to mobilize and support farmers to use bio-pesticides and bio- agents for plant health management through the distribution of bio-pesticides and other IPM tools and through the sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment to encourage organic crop production.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Distribution of bio-pesticide and other IPM tools to farmers.
Sale of Sprayers and Plant Protection Equipment.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Free distribution of Bio-pesticides and other IPM tools.
50% subsidy sale on Plant Protection Equipment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The scheme “The Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to the poorest and destitute women in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Benefits:
The quantum of Allowance to Destitute Women shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
   1. The applicant should be a poor and destitute woman.
   1. The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
   1. The applicant should not be availing of any kind of assistance or pension from the government.
"Advance/High Skill Training in Coir" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Advance/High Skill Training in Coir" Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to enhance the skills of Coir artisans and interested individuals. The objective is to acquire the latest skills and modern technologies through advanced/high-skilled training available across various locations in India, offering valuable benefits to eligible candidates.

Benefits:
Trainees receive a stipend of ₹2,500 per month.
Accommodation charges for trainees are ₹500 per month.
Travelling allowance covers to-and-fro 2nd class sleeper train fare.
Full course fees are paid to the training units/institutions as prescribed.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must either be a native of Puducherry or have been a continuous resident for the past 3 years.
- The age limit for applicants is between 18 to 35 years.
- Educational qualifications should meet the standards specified by the Training Units/Institutions.
- Candidates who have already undergone this training are not eligible to apply.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The scheme “The Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to poor and destitute widows in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The beneficiary shall cease to receive the assistance if she gets remarried or becomes financially independent afterward, which may be divulged by due enquiry or through records.

Benefits:
The quantum of Widow Allowance shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
Payment of allowance shall be made through the Bank Account on a monthly basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
   1. The applicant should be a poor widow.
   1. The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
   1. The applicant should not be availing of any other financial assistance or grant from the government or any other source.
   1. The applicant shall cease to receive the assistance if she gets remarried or becomes financially independent afterward, which may be divulged by due enquiry or through records.
Vidhva Vivah Uphar Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Vidhwa Vivah Uphar Yojana is a government Under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, scheme that assists in the process of marriage of widows. This scheme is for those widows who have decided to start a new life after the time spent with their former husbands. The government provides a certain amount to widows, which can be used in the marriage of widows. The money is used to help widows meet the comfortable needs of their new home.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance/Gift amount ₹51,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a widow women from Rajasthan State.
1. Applicant must be resident of Rajasthan or living in Rajasthan for 3 years before re-marriage.
1. Applicant should be entitled to pension as per widow pension rules.
1. Applicant age should be between 18-50 years.
1. If the applicant has remarried before this scheme then he/she will not be eligible.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to abolish caste and community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples of whom one spouse should be from a Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe and the other from a different Community.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-. 
1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

Mode of disbursal:
₹15,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The bride should have passed the 10th standard (5th standard in case the applicant is from a Scheduled Tribe).
1. The age of the bride should be above 18 years at the time of marriage.
1. One spouse should be from a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and the other should be from a different Community.
Disability Assistance (ANBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The scheme “Disability Assistance” was started by the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment &amp; Training, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, the Secretary of the Board may sanction an amount not exceeding 25% of the total amount of compensation due, as calculated under the Employees Compensation Act 1923 on the production of a certificate from competent medical authorities in respect of the percentage of disability along with application for grant of assistance along with last pay slip &amp; age proof. The ex-facto approval from the Board shall be obtained for the same.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the Board may sanction an amount not exceeding 25% of the total amount of compensation due, as calculated under the Employees Compensation Act 1923 on the production of a certificate from competent medical authorities in respect of the percentage of disability.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands.
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in any building &amp; other construction work.
   1. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&amp;N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
   1. Construction workers who become disabled due to an accident during the course of their employment are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Farm Pond (Khet Talai) Nirman Karyakram
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Farm Pond Construction Program, initiated on April 1, 2020, by the Rajasthan Agriculture Department, offers a solution to addressing a critical challenge of water scarcity for Rajasthan's farmers . This program allows farmers to establish farm ponds, essentially rainwater collection structures, for irrigation purposes. Recognizing the program's significance, the state government provides subsidies to facilitate farm pond construction. This enables farmers to effectively utilize rainwater and irrigate their fields.

Benefits:
Subsidy breakdown:
Raw farm pond: 50% of the construction cost (capped at ₹52,500)
Plastic lined farm pond: 50% of the construction cost with lining (capped at ₹75,000)
Additional subsidy:
Raw farm pond: Up to 60% of the total cost (capped at ₹63,000)
Plastic lined farm pond: Up to 60% of the total cost (capped at ₹90,000)

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. All categories of farmers are eligible.
1. The applicant farmer should have a minimum cultivable land of 0.5 hectares at one place on his name.
Funeral Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Funeral Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the Board may sanction an amount of ₹7,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker towards funeral expenses. The applicant should be submitted within two months from the date of death of the Construction Worker.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹7,000/- credited within 7 days through DBT.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have contributed regularly to the fund.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
"SUPER 30" Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
The scheme "Super 30" was launched by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide free coaching for JEE/ NEET to the students who are appearing in the class 10th Board Final Examination and want to pursue Science Stream in Class 11th & 12th with the aspiration to crack the JEE / NEET exam.

Benefits:
The scheme covers the coaching fees (capped at ₹1,00,000/-) & the accommodation fees of ₹1,40,000/- per annum (with 5% extra in 2nd year), for attaining a two-year coaching programme for JEE/ NEET at a nationally reputed Coaching Institution outside Tripura.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura. 
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Person with Disability (PH) community.
1. The student should have passed the class-10th Pre-Board/ Pre-Test Exam from the government-recognized school of Tripura with 50% marks.
1. The applicant should be appearing for the class 10th board final exam.
1. The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-II
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance to the orphan girls for their marriage. The bride should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹25,000/-.
One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. 
Mode of Disbursal: 
Through Electronic Clearing Service.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl. 
1. The applicant should be an orphan. 
1. The bride should be 18 years or above at the time of marriage. 
1. The applicant should have a degree passed from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
1. The applicant should have a diploma passed from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Diggy
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
In Agriculture Department, Rajasthan Government has started the Diggy Scheme to provide subsidies to the farmers of Rajasthan for making dig for irrigation. Under the scheme, farmers can prepare ways in their fields collect water in one place, and do more irrigation with the help of sprinklers. By providing this grant amount to the farmers, the government will encourage the farmers to grow good crops by building dig and irrigating the crops without any financial pressure. This scheme is to help farmers improve their farming by using more water resources and encourage them to grow good crops. > **Other Important Points**


- Start the construction of the dig only after the administrative approval of the Agriculture Department.
- Verification will be done by the department before and after construction.
- Installation of drip/sprinkler set on dig is mandatory.
- The grant amount will be deposited directly into the farmer's account.

Benefits:
The farmer must purchase a permanent container with a minimum filling capacity of 4 lakh liters and above.
The state government will provide a 75% to 85% subsidy.
Farmer will be provided a grant amount of up to ₹ 3,00,000/- to ₹ 3,40,000/- by the government for making a dig in fields.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
1. A farmer must have at least 0.5 (half) hectares of irrigated agricultural land.
Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Koshal Sanvardhan Yojana (RS-CSEP)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Rajasthan government's Women and Child Development Department offers a program called Indira Mahila Shakti Prashikshan Evam Koshal Sanvardhan Yojana (RS-CSEP). This free program helps women and girls improve their spoken English and communication skills, along with building their confidence. By learning new skills or sharpening existing ones, participants gain the tools they need to find better jobs, start their own businesses, and achieve financial independence. The program goes beyond just skills training, aiming to empower women by providing support and knowledge in areas like entrepreneurship, leadership, managing money, and personal growth. > **Training period :**

130 hours (2 hours a day, 5 days a week).

Benefits:
RKCL( Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited), free spoken English and personality development training is given to women and girls.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant is a native citizen of Rajasthan.
- The applicant&#39;s age should be 16 to 45 years old.
- The applicant should have passed class 12th.
- Widow/divorced/abandoned women suffering from violence be given priority.
Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Winter Cropping &amp; Development of Cultivable Land” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objectives of the scheme are as follows:

  - To bring more areas under cultivation during the normally lean winter season under different crops other than paddy.
  - To increase production and productivity of various crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during Rabi Season.

**Note:** _This availability of the above state plan scheme in any particular year is subject to the availability of funds and necessary sanction by the State Government. The continuation of any scheme in a particular year is also subject to the discretion of the State Government. Farmers are therefore advised to check the availability of any scheme with the respective District Agriculture Officers._

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. High Yielding Varieties, Seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials.
Conduct of farmers' training/ awareness programme.
Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Grant of Annual Scholarship to the Students Belonging to UT of Puducherry Selected and Studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. A scholarship of ₹10,000/- per annum per student is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). In order to be eligible, the applicant should have studied from an educational institution located in the UT of Puducherry in Government or Private Schools recognised by the State/Central Governments.

Benefits:
Scholarship
₹10,000/- per annum per student.
Mode of Disbursal
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be domiciled in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be a recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievements and Other National / International Merit Awards
- The applicant should study in an educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should have studied from the educational institution run by any State Government/ Central Government/ Private School recognized by the respective State/Central Government.
- The applicant should be studying in the Sainik School, Amaravathi Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
Award of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Award of Scholarship to the Cadets Belonging to UT of Puducherry and Studying in Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Directorate of School Education, Union Territory of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to extend scholarships worth of ₹20,000/- per annum to the cadets belonging to the Union Territory of Puducherry who come from economically weak backgrounds and have been selected for admission into the Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.

Benefits:
Scholarship
₹20,000/- per annum per cadet.
Mode of Disbursal
The amount is disbursed directly into the Aadhaar-seeded viable bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the UT of Puducherry either by birth or domicile i.e. continuous residence of not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should be studying at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.
Shramik Basera Yojana (GBOCWWB)
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Shramik Basera Yojana” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, accommodation facilities will be provided to registered construction workers in temporary prefabricated housing with basic amenities that can be dismantled.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, accommodation facilities will be provided to the laborers/workers at the rate of ₹5/- per day.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and their families will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The registered worker has to present the identity card/smart card (e-Nirman card) as a construction worker to get assistance and the identity card/smart card should be renewed on time.