pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
Category: Skills & Employment, Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Home Affairs

Details:
The "Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards, and boost the morale of personnel serving in police forces, security organizations, intelligence units, and forensic science institutions across India.

Benefits:
Medal awarded to selected officials/officers.
Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister.
National recognition through publication in the Gazette of India (except Intelligence cases).
Recording of additional achievements through Bars for repeated acts.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a member of Police Forces, Security Organizations, Intelligence Wings, or Forensic Science Institutions.
1. The applicant should demonstrate excellence in Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence, or Forensic Science.
1. The applicant should not have any pending judicial proceedings or departmental enquiry.
1. The applicant should not have received any major penalty in the last 5 years.
1. The applicant should be recommended by the concerned authority.
1. The applicant should not be recommended for multiple fields for the same operation.
1. The applicant should meet specific criteria for the respective field (operation, investigation, intelligence, or forensic work).
Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
The scheme "Garima Greh Shelter Homes For Transgender Persons" has been launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It aims to provide shelter to destitute & abandoned Transgender persons with basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and recreational facilities.
> **Broader objectives of the schemes are:**


- To provide shelter with basic amenities such as food, clothing, recreation, medical facilities and counselling.
- To safeguard the rights of Transgender persons.
- To confirm the prevalence of a congenial atmosphere in the Garima Greh by adopting uniform rules and regulations suitable for all Transgender persons.
- To empower a TG person through skill-development and skill-upgradation programmes to lead a decent and dignified life, and protect them from atrocities and social stigma.

Benefits:
Transgenders are provided with Shelter, Food, medical care and recreational facilities.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **The following are the eligibility criteria of Transgender Person as a resident of Garima Greh:**


- Transgenders certified issued through the National Portal for Transgender Persons, and preferably living below the poverty line. Persons having such a certificate from elsewhere may be persuaded to register on the National Portal.
- Transgenders who are abandoned, aged between 18 and 60 years
- Transgenders should not be engaged in sex work and beggary
- Transgenders must be unemployed and not engaged in productive commercial activities

> The person needs to register by filling in the admission form ([Annexure 2](https://transgender.dosje.gov.in/docs/GarimaGrehGuidleines.pdf)) and the personal affidavit as per the prescribed form [Annexure 3](https://transgender.dosje.gov.in/docs/GarimaGrehGuidleines.pdf) provided in the guidelines document.
Chief Minister Small and Marginal Farmers Older Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The "Chief Minister Small and Marginal Farmers Older Pension Scheme" implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide financial assistance to elderly small and marginal farmers for their social and economic well-being.

Benefits:
Pension of ₹1250/- per month. 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant must belong to a small and marginal farmer family. 
1. The minimum age requirement is:



  - 55 years or above for women.
  - 58 years or above for men. **NOTE:** Small and marginal farmer as per the definition under the National Food Security Ordinance, 2013, and as per the Rajasthan Government's Food and Civil Supplies Department circular dated 31.8.2013.
Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Advocate Graduate Stipend” scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance and practical training support to tribal law graduates who begin their legal practice. Under this scheme, tribal youth who have obtained their charter within two years of completing their LLB are given a monthly stipend.

Benefits:
Stipend to junior tribal advocates:
₹10,000 per month for the first year.
₹8,000 per month for the second year.
₹6,000 per month for the third year.
Allowance to senior advocate (mentor):
 
₹5,000 per month for three years.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth.
1. The applicant should have completed LLB degree.
1. The applicant should have obtained a charter within two years of graduation.
1. The applicant should begin legal practice as a junior lawyer under a senior advocate.
1. The applicant should be practicing in tribal areas of Gujarat.
Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana Gujarat
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Kunwar Bai Nu Mameru Yojana" was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to families of Scheduled Tribe (ST) girls at the time of their marriage. Under this scheme, a financial benefit per couple is provided to ensure economic support to families and to encourage social welfare.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹12,000/- per couple is provided during the marriage. 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native of the Gujarat. 
1. The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe. 
1. The applicant's annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
1. The benefits under this scheme are eligible for till the occasion of the marriage of two (2) adult girls of the family.
1. The bride's age must be 18 years at the time of marriage.
1. The groom's age must be 21 years at the time of marriage.
Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The scheme &quot;Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers&quot; is a Sub-Component of the Scheme &quot;Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders&quot; by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This scheme aims to facilitate the improvement of the quality of coffee produced by growers by encouraging them to establish infrastructure for quality enhancement and obtain certification for their coffees, enabling them to earn better returns. This involves three main activities: supply of pulpers, construction of cement drying yards, and eco-certification of coffee holdings.

Benefits:
Unit Cost: 
Actual cost of the unit or ₹16,000 per unit, whichever is less.
Scale of Subsidy: 
75% of the Unit Cost.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a tribal grower.
1. The applicant is eligible for only one unit.
Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Assistance for Purchase of Educational Instruments for Medical, Engineering and Technical Diploma Courses" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students to purchase necessary educational instruments to pursue higher education in medical, engineering, and technical diploma courses.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance Amounts:
Medical Students: ₹15,000 annually.
Engineering Students: ₹10,000 annually.
Diploma Students: ₹5,000 annually.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination.
1. The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized medical, engineering, or technical diploma course.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
Internship Programme Of The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (MoEFCC)
Category: Education & Learning, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Environment,forests and climate change

Details:
The scheme "Internship Programme Of The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau" by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change aims to build capacity and awareness in wildlife crime control through providing internship opportunities to students and researchers. It offers a platform for academic learning and practical exposure in areas related to wildlife protection, law enforcement, and conservation. The programme enables interns to work closely with experts and officials of WCCB. It also helps in developing research, analytical, and policy understanding in wildlife crime prevention. The nature of work**** is to collect & consolidate data on wildlife crimes or carry out any other task entrusted to them under the directions of the Head of the Department.

Benefits:
Certificate of Internship: 
Upon satisfactory completion of the internship, a certificate will be issued to the intern after the submission of the report.
Duration: 
The Internship Programme in Wildlife Crime Control Bureau will be conducted in two phases in a year, during the summer & winter vacations of colleges. Each programme will be one month long, commencing on the 1st of the month and concluding at the end of the month.
Summer Internships:
 shall be conducted during the months of May & June.
Winter Internships:
 shall be conducted during the months of December & January. 


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an Indian Citizen.
  - The applicant should not be in a regular job, either in Public/ Private Sector.
  - The applicant should not be more than 30 years of age.
  - Students pursuing graduation/post-graduation/Diploma in any of the following subjects.


   1. Any subject related to Wildlife Management/Conservation/Protection.
   1. Zoology.
   1. Botany.
   1. Law.
Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Details:
The “Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science (PROWIS-I)” is dedicated to the young women scientists of both India and France. This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage &amp; work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science &amp; Technology.
> **Duration of Fellowship:**

The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of three to four months.

Benefits:
For Indian National:
Fellowship Euros 2000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances.
To and Fro International travel between India and France.
For French National:
Fellowship ₹90,000/- per month along with miscellaneous allowances.
To and Fro International travel between France and India.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (citizens residing in France) from a recognized university or research institution in India/France.
   1. Indian applicants should be holding a PhD degree &amp; sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities are eligible to apply.
   1. French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project &amp; willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities are eligible to apply.
   1. The mobility should take place during the employment period of the applicant in the concerned institution.
   1. The applicant should not have availed of any Postdoctoral fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years.
   1. This fellowship cannot be availed simultaneously with any other fellowship.

**Note 01:** Preference will be given to those candidates who don’t have any international exposure.
**Note 02:** Preference will be given to candidates having previous R&amp;D experience &amp; publications.
**Note 03:** CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.
Women Scientist Scheme-C
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Details:
A scheme by MoST for female candidates with a break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions. 1-year training is provided in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), patent search, know-how, drafting, filing, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright, in association with various Knowledge Partners (i.e. Law firms, Knowledge Processing Organizations (KPOs), Companies, Government agencies, and so on). The scheme is being implemented by the Patent Facilitating Centre of Technology Information Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC). Minimum essential qualifications are Master of Science; Bachelors in Engineering/Technology or equivalent. Proficiency in handling computerized databases, collection, collation, analysis, and report preparation is desirable.

Benefits:
₹ 35,000/- per month for Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences/MD or equivalent degree.
₹ 30,000/- per month for M.Phil / M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.VSc or equivalent degree.
₹ 25,000/- per month  for M.Sc in Basic or Applied Sciences / MBBS / B.Tech or equivalent degree.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a female.
1. The applicant must have a break in her career.
1. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 45 years.
1. Minimum Educational Qualification must be either Master of Science or Bachelors in Engineering / Technology or equivalent.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Women and Child
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Rural Development

Details:
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It is a non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to widows of poor family (BPL)  of the society.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹ 300/- per month is provided to Widows between 40 years and 79 years.  For persons who are 80 years and above, the pension is ₹ 500/- per month. 


Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria under Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is:

- The applicant must be a widow in the age group of 40-79 years.
- The applicant should belong to a household living below the poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Govt. of India
Unique Disability Identity - DNH & DD
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: Central | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
UDID Card or Unique Disability Identity card is an initiative by Government of India with a view of creating a National Database for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Under the UDID project Disability Certificate and Unique Disability Identity Card is issued to each PwD through online platform https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/ by the competent medical authorities notified by the State/UT Government. UDID project aims to encourage transparency, efficiency and ease of delivering the government benefits to the person with disabilities, and to ensure uniformity.

Benefits:
The Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card, also known as the Swavlamban Card, is a mandatory document for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to access various central and state government welfare schemes. The UDID card ensures a uniform, digitized record that eliminates the need for carrying multiple documents and provides a single, nation-wide proof of disability.


Eligibility Criteria:
Any person suffering from 21 types of specified disabilities as listed in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Details:
**The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY)** was launched in May 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide free LPG connections to women from poor households. Its main objective is to promote clean cooking fuel like LPG among rural and deprived families who traditionally rely on firewood, coal, or cow-dung cakes. This shift helps reduce health risks for women and minimizes environmental pollution. Under PMUY 2.0, the scheme was further expanded to reach more beneficiaries across India.

- The target under the scheme was to release 8 Crore LPG Connections to the deprived households by March 2020.
- On 7th September 2019, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India handed over the 8th Crore LPG connection in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
- The release of 8 Crore LPG connections under the scheme has also helped in increasing the LPG coverage from 62% on 1st May 2016 to 99.8% on 1st April 2021.
- Ujjwala 2.0: Additional allocation of 1.6 Crore LPG Connections under PMUY Scheme with special facility to migrant households. The scheme was launched in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.

Benefits:
Cash assistance for PMUY connections is provided by the Government of India - ₹1600 (for a connection 14.2kg cylinder/ ₹1150 for a 5 kg cylinder). The cash assistance covers:
Security Deposit of Cylinder – ₹1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ ₹ 800 for 5 kg cylinder.
Pressure Regulator – ₹150.
LPG Hose – ₹100.
Domestic Gas Consumer Card – ₹25.
Inspection/ Installation/ Demonstration charges – ₹75.
Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hotplate) both free of cost along with their deposit-free connection by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
1. The applicant’s household must not have any existing LPG connection.
1. The applicant woman must belong to any one of the eligible categories. 


- SC Households
- ST Households
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
- Most Backward Classes
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
- Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes
- Forest Dwellers
- People residing on Islands and River Islands
- SECC Households (AHL TIN)
- Poor Household as per 14-point declaration
Internship Programme for Women Students / Scholars / Social Activists / Teachers
Category: Women and Child
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

Details:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the Internship Programme aims to tap the talent of the interns, giving them an opportunity to work for infusing further efficiency in implementation of schemes as also deliberate on its policies through different assignments. The Internship Programme would provide a common platform for meaningful interaction and space for research related to Government programs/initiatives. This Programme is expected to yield promptness in bridging possible information gaps pertaining to issues and problems of women and children in the country.
The objective of the ‘Internship Programme’ is to translate the Hon’ble PM’s idea of “SABKA SATH, SABKA VIKAAS, SABKA VISHWAAS, SABKA PRAYAAS” for building a self-reliant India.

Benefits:
Stipend:
 ₹20,000 per month provided as a lump sum amount.
Duration: 
The duration of the Internship Programme will be 2 months throughout the year. Interns can select any of the 2-month batches while submitting their applications
Travel Reimbursement (Joining & Return):
 Travel cost reimbursed by Deluxe/AC Bus or 3 Tier AC Train for joining and returning after completion.
Travel & DA During Programme: 
Travel expenses and Dearness Allowance (DA) reimbursed for official tours as per Government of India rates.
Certification:
 Certificate awarded upon successful completion, subject to submission/presentation of reports or papers.
Hostzl Facility:
 Shared hostel accommodation provided in Delhi during the internship period.
Hostel Amenities:
 Basic facilities include triple sharing room, attached bathroom, bed (without mattress), table, chair, and cupboard.
Hostel Duration:
 Available from 2 days before the start to 2 days after completion of the programme.
Logistic Support:
 Includes seating arrangement, internet facility, and stationery items in the Ministry.
Internship Coordinator: 
Dedicated coordinator assigned for overall guidance, coordination, and communication.
Note
: Mess charges are not included as part of the accommodation and are to be borne by the intern availing the hostel facility


Eligibility Criteria:
- The women students, scholars, social activists and teachers from non-tier-I cities and rural parts of India will be eligible for the programme.
  - The women students, scholars, social activists, teachers (herein after referred to as interns) need to be enrolled in/associated with any university/academic/non-academic institution.
  - The age of the applicant should be between 21 to 40 years.

> **Number of Interns:**


- The ministry would take up to 20 interns per batch.
Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Sericulture In Irrigated Area
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Sericulture In Irrigated Area&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to support farmers involved in sericulture within irrigated areas by offering loans ranging from ₹49,000/- to ₹79,000/- per acre. The interest rate varies between 11% to 12.75% (subject to change).

Benefits:
Access to Loan: 
Loan amount between ₹49,000/-to ₹79,000/- per acre.
Interest Rate:
 11% to 12.75% (subject to change).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
   1. The beneficiary should be a farmer.
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in sericulture activities within irrigated areas.
   1. The beneficiary should be interested in availing loan for sericulture activities.
   1. The beneficiary should have the intention to use the loan specifically for sericulture activities.
Distribution of Iron Boxes at Free of Cost
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Distribution of Iron Boxes at Free of Cost&quot; scheme launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to provide complimentary iron boxes to support individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) engaged in washing work.

Benefits:
Free provision of iron boxes to eligible individuals.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ and Denotified Communities (DNCs).
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in washing work.
   1. Annual income should not exceed ₹40,000/- in rural areas and ₹60,000/- in urban areas.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
#### Objective
The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of all landholding farmers’ families by procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm income as well as for domestic needs. Under the scheme an amount of ₹ 6000/- per year is released by the Central Government online directly into the bank accounts of the eligible farmers under Direct Benefit Transfer mode, subject to certain exclusions.

Benefits:
Financial benefit of
 Rs. 6000 per annum per family 
payable in three equal installments of 
Rs 2000 each
, every four months.  

Eligibility Criteria:
All landholding farmers' families, which have cultivable land holding in their names are eligible to get benefit under the scheme.
Self Employment Scheme For Rehabilitation Of Manual Scavengers
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
The Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) was introduced in January 2017 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to assist the identified manual scavengers and their dependants in rehabilitation in alternative occupations. SRMS was revised in November 2013 in consonance with the provision of the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (MS Act, 2013).

Benefits:
Identified manual scavengers, one from each family, are provided one-time cash assistance of ₹ 40,000.
The identified manual scavengers and their dependents are provided project-based upfront capital subsidy up to ₹ 5,00,000 and concessional loans for undertaking self-employment ventures.
Sanitation workers and their dependants are provided assistance for the procurement of sanitation-related projects on the same scale as admissible to manual scavengers for general tasks.
The group of the target beneficiaries is eligible for projects costing up to ₹ 50,00,000.
Beneficiaries are also provided training for skill development for up to two years, during which a stipend of ₹ 3,000 per month is also provided.
Manual Scavengers and their family members are also eligible for Health Insurance coverage of ₹ 5,00,000 under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY)
Upskilling/RPL training is provided to sanitation workers.
Workshops are organized with the officers, supervisors, and sanitation workers on “Hazardous Cleaning of Sewers and Septic Tanks”.
Credit Linked upfront Capital Subsidy - 
Range of Project Cost (₹) (for Individuals):
 Upto ₹5,00,000 
Rate of Subsidy:
 50% of project cost
Range of Project Cost (₹) (for Individuals):
 5,00,000 to 15,00,000 
Rate of Subsidy:
 ₹2.5 lakh + 25% of remaining project cost 
Range of Project Cost (₹) (for Group Projects):
 Upto ₹10,00,000 lakh per beneficiary maximum project cost upto ₹50,00,000
Rate of Subsidy:
 Same as admissible to individuals subject to a maximum ₹3.75 lakh per beneficiary
The rate of interest chargeable from the beneficiaries will be as follows:-
Range of Projects:
 up to ₹1,00,000/-	
Rate of Subsidy:
 5% per annum (4% per annum for women beneficiaries)
Range of Projects:
 above 1,00,000/-	
Rate of Subsidy:
 6% per annum
The period of repayment of the loan, including the moratorium period will be five years for projects upto ₹5,00,000/- and 7 years for projects above ₹ 5,00,000/- with a moratorium period to start the repayment of the loan will be upto 6 months.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be engaged or employed as a Manual Scavenger by an individual or a local authority or an agency or a contractor (as identified during the survey conducted by State Governments &amp; allotted MS-ID/Receipt No. and their dependents).
   1. Sanitation Workers and their dependents are eligible only for assistance for sanitation-related self-employment projects.
Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojna is a scheme launched by the Rajasthan Government to promote the marriage of girls from economically weaker sections of society. Under this scheme, the government provides financial assistance to eligible families for the marriage of their daughters.
The scheme aims to empower girls and their families by providing financial support for their marriage and ensuring that they do not face any financial burden. The scheme provides an assistance amount of ₹40,000 to the eligible families to cover the expenses related to the marriage, including jewelry, clothes, and other related expenses.
To be eligible for the scheme, the bride's family must be a resident of Rajasthan, and the bride should be 18 years of age or older. The family's annual income should be less than ₹ 2.5 lakh, and they should not have any other source of income. The bride should also have completed her 10th-standard education.
Overall, Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojna aims to promote the welfare of girls from economically weaker sections of society and ensure that they are not deprived of their right to marry due to financial constraints.

Benefits:
The implementation of this scheme will be reviewed at the district level and a committee meeting will be held every 3 months.
The state government will provide financial assistance of ₹ 31,000 to ₹ 41,000 to the eligible beneficiaries at the time of the girl's marriage.
Under this scheme, a provision of savings of about ₹24 crore has been approved.
If the girls of the state pass 10th then the government will provide an amount of ₹41 thousand at the time of their marriage.
If the girls of the state pass 12th then the government will provide an amount of ₹51 thousand at the time of their marriage.

Eligibility Criteria:
**This scheme is specifically for Divyang and Women that belong to following :**

1. BPL family belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category
1. Minority category BPL families
1. Specially Qualified Individuals (Not Income Tax Payers)
1. A female player (if self-married) who fulfills the prescribed criteria as per the circulars issued by the Personnel Department. Self or parents are not income taxpayers.
1. Beneficiary in Palanhar Yojana.
Chief Minister Housing Assistance Programme
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme "Chief Minister’s Housing Assistance Programme" by the Housing Department, Government of Meghalaya, aims to assist economically weaker and low-income families by providing durable housing support. Through this scheme, roofing materials or dwelling houses are provided to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low Income Group (LIG) families residing in Meghalaya. > **Objectives:**


- To provide durable roofing materials to improve existing houses for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families.
- To provide dwelling houses to the low-income group (LIG) families living in the State.

Benefits:
Three bundles of 9-foot-long GCI sheets (roofing material) for EWS households as an outright grant.
Construction of a durable house with a carpet area of a minimum of 19.20 sqm (207 sq. ft) with at least 2 rooms for LIG households as a credit-linked subsidy.
Financial assistance up to ₹75,000 under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for LIG houses.
Additional cost to be borne by beneficiary through own resources, MGNREGS, SRWP, or bank loan.
Houses to be constructed as per government-approved model (Annexure-A).
Land ownership and geo-tagging are mandatory for the beneficiary.
Note:
In case of Credit Linked Subsidy, funds are disbursed in installments through bank/post office account based on progress certified by the Housing Selection and Monitoring Committee.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a bona fide resident of the State of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section (annual income up to ₹1,00,000) or the Low Income Group (income between ₹1,00,001 and ₹2,00,000).
1. The applicant should be 18 years of age or above.
1. The applicant should not have any other member from the same family living under the same roof as a beneficiary under the same scheme.
1. The applicant should not own a pucca house in their or any family member's name.
1. The applicant should possess their own land (for construction in case of a dwelling house).
1. The applicant should submit the EPIC (Electors' Photo Identity Card) or any other valid document as proof of residence.
1. The applicant should not have received any previous housing loan or financial aid from any other government source in their or their spouse’s name.
1. The applicant should construct the house personally and not through a contractor.
Vivah Sahayata Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
"Vivah Sahayata Yojana" is a scheme by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Govt of Jharkhand. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme. Only the residents/domicile of the state of Jharkhand can apply to this scheme. Applications for this scheme are accepted online through the official website of the department. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹ 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only) rupees for the marriage of two children / female members of the family.

Benefits:
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹ 30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only) rupees for the marriage of two children / female members of the family.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile in the state of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant should be a Worker registered with the 'Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Worker Welfare Board (JBOCWW Board)'.The applicant should be between 18-60 years of age.
1. The applicant should be engaged in construction work such as masons, carpenters, electricians, porters, painters, etc.
1. The registered worker should have made continuous contributions for five years. 
1. The bride should be at least 18 years of age. 
1. The groom should be at least 21 years of age.
1. The scheme is applicable for up to two children / female members of the family.
Rajasthan Chief Minister's Relief Fund - Accident Assistance
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Launched in April 1999, "Rajasthan Chief Minister's Relief Fund - Accident Assistance" is a scheme by the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Govt. of Rajasthan. In case of death due to accident, ₹ 1,00,000 is provided to the dependent of the deceased. In case of serious injury, assistance should be approved up to ₹ 20,000, keeping in view the seriousness of the injury to the ordinary injured. A revolving fund of ₹20,00,000 each has been made available to all district collectors. The assistance is "one-time full-support" and is sanctioned by the concerned District Collector. For assistance, one has to apply either to the Tehsil/District Collector's Office or to the Chief Minister's Office.

Benefits:
In case of death due to accident, ₹ 1,00,000 is provided to the dependent of the deceased. 
In case of serious injury, assistance should be approved up to ₹ 20,000, keeping in view the seriousness of the injury to the ordinary injured. 
A revolving fund of ₹20,00,000 each has been made available to all district collectors. 
The assistance is "one-time full-support" and is sanctioned by the concerned District Collector.
In case of death of a seriously injured person in an accident while undergoing treatment, assistance is given on applying within a period of 6 months from the date of death instead of the date of application.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The victim should be a resident of the state of Rajasthan.
1. The victim should have suffered serious injury / death.
1. In case of death, the assistance is payable only to the dependent parents/husband-wife/son-daughter of the deceased in the accident. 
1. Under special circumstances, assistance can be given to grandparents/dependent siblings with the consent of the Chief Minister's Office. 
1. In cases of murder and rape, action should be taken to give compensation under the Rajasthan Victim Compensation (Amended) Scheme-2015 under the provision of providing assistance in cases of murder and rape.
1. The applicant must apply within a maximum period of 6 months from the date of accident.
National Family Benefit Scheme - Sikkim
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Sikkim

Details:
The scheme “National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS)” was launched in 2016 by the Department of Women &amp; Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, a lump sum amount of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance is provided to the bereaved household in the event of the death of the &quot;Primary breadwinner&quot; belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) Category. The one-time grant amount consists of Central and State Government Share. (i.e. ₹ 20,000/- as Central Share and ₹ 10,000/- as State Share)

Benefits:
The beneficiary will receive a one-time grant of ₹ 30,000/- as financial assistance.
The assistance would be given to every case of death of a breadwinner in a family of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of the state of Sikkim.
   1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. In the event of the death of the breadwinner of a family, the family will become eligible to apply for the scheme.
   1. The financial assistance will be paid to the household (includes spouse, minor children, unmarried daughters, and dependent parents) of the deceased person.
   1. The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”.

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**Note:** A woman in the family, who is a homemaker, is also considered as a &quot;Breadwinner&quot;.
Maintenance Of Pregnant Desi/Indigenous Cow/Buffalo Ration Scheme For BPL Families Belonging To Scheduled Caste (SC) Category
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “**Maintenance of Pregnant Desi/Indigenous Cow/Buffalo Ration Scheme for BPL families belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) category**” had been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh with the aim to provides a 50% subsidy on a balanced ration for pregnant cows or buffalo during the last trimester of pregnancy. Under this scheme, balanced ration @ 3kg/day/cow or buffalo for maximum of two animals for three months during the last trimester of pregnancy at 50% subsidy of BPL families belonging to the Scheduled Caste category may be provided.
**Objectives:**

   1. Increase in milk production thereby providing more economic gains to the farmers.
   1. To reduce the inter-calving period which will ultimately result in more calves and higher milk production.
   1. To improve the health of pregnant cows &amp; buffaloes so that their full milk production potential can be realized after parturition.
   1. To ensure the birth of healthy calves free of diseases and malnutrition so that they grow to become higher-producing animals.
   1. As the incentive is being given to Desi/Indigenous cows and buffaloes, the farmers can be motivated to rear such animals.

**Assumptions:**

- A balanced ration will be provided @ 3kg/day/cow for three months (last trimester of pregnancy).
- The cost will be shared by the Government and beneficiary on a 50:50 basis.
- The cost of feed will depend upon the tender/approved rates.

Benefits:
Ration:
 3 kg of balanced ration per day for a maximum of two animals for three months.
Milk production:
 Milk production increases by 2 liters per day after feeding the ration.
Income:
 If the farmer sells the milk at 30 rupees per liter during the 300-day lactation period, their income may increase by approximately 18,000 rupees per year. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
   1. Livestock owners belonging to BPL of Scheduled Caste category families rearing Desi/Indigenous/crossbred cows or buffaloes are eligible under the scheme.
   1. The subsidy will be provided to each BPL of Scheduled Caste category families for a maximum of up to two Desi/Indigenous cows/their crosses or buffaloes.
Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
Under this scheme, while expanding the definition of a farmer, along with the Khatauni registered account holder / co-account holder, such earning members of their family whose main source of livelihood is agricultural income from the land registered in the name of the account holder / co-account holder and such landless persons. Those who do agricultural work on the land obtained on lease or on share and whose main means of livelihood is agriculture on the land taken on such lease or share have also been included.

Benefits:
In this scheme, the Uttar Pradesh government will provide the following amount / financial assistance or compensation amount to the farmers if they are victims of the accident –
Compensation for loss of both hands and legs of the farmer – Rs 5 lakh. 
In case of loss of 1 hand and 1 foot – Rs.5 lakh. 
In case of disability of one leg and one hand – financial assistance ranges from 2 to 3 lakhs.
In case of the death of a farmer in an accident – ​​a compensation amount of up to Rs.5 lakh will be given. 
In the case of disability which is more than 25% but less than 50% – assistance is between 1 to 2 lakhs. 
In case of loss of an eye due to the accident – ​​assistance up to Rs.5 lakh. 

Assistance will be given to the victims of these accidents : 
Farmers have to apply to get profit compensation under the scheme. Under the scheme, the government will provide benefits to the victims of these accidents –
On damage and/or death due to falling tree
due to landslide.
travel incident.
struck by lightning.
being swept away by a flood.
animal bite.
due to electrocution.
burning in fire.
house collapse.
terrorist attack.
accident in a fight.
falling into the chamber.
murder in robbery.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. After September 14, 2019,  the families of the farmers who were victims of the accident can also get the benefit of the scheme.
1. The age of the applicant farmer should be between 18 to 70 years.
1. After the death of the applicant farmer in the accident, the parents, wife, daughter-in-law, son, daughter, grandson and granddaughter of his family will be provided financial assistance by the government.
1. Those farmers of the state who do not have their own agricultural land and do the work of farming on share or rent.
1. The benefit of UP Chief Minister Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme will be given to the farmer suffering from 60 percent or more disability.
Rashtriya Parivar Sahayata Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
Under the National Social Assistance Program (NFBS) by the Government of India, Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Rural Development, such members of the families living below the poverty line whose natural/unnatural death, for the purpose of providing social security to the victim's family Financial aid is provided. The implementation and operation of the scheme is being done by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Department.

Benefits:
Eligible applicants are entitled to a lump sum grant of Rs. 20,000/ 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The deceased’s age should be between 18 to 59 years. 
1. The deceased should belong to Below Poverty Line. 
1. The deceased should be the primary breadwinner of the family.
Grant Of Incentive For Marriage Between Differently Abled Person And Normal Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant Of Incentive For Marriage Between Differently Abled Person And Normal Persons” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to encourage and support marriages between differently-abled individuals and those without disabilities. Through this scheme, an incentive of ₹1,00,000/- is provided, comprising ₹20,000 in cash and ₹80,000/- in the form of National Savings Certificate (NSC).

Benefits:
An incentive of ₹1,00,000/- (₹20,000 in cash and ₹80,000/- in NSC).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
1. The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
1. The bride should be above 18 years of age.
1. The bridegroom should be above 21 years of age.
1. The disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
1. The marriage should be the first marriage between the bride and the groom.
1. The marriage should have been registered.
1. The application should be submitted within 120 days after marriage.
"Immediate Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Immediate Relief Assistance" is a Sub-Component under the scheme "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme". The scheme is extended to all the regions of the Union territory of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of extending financial assistance to the fishermen's families to compensate for the loss due to the missing breadwinner and to support them financially to run their family.

Benefits:
₹ 1,00,000, in two installments of ₹ 50,000 each, as immediate relief assistance for the family (legal heir) of the missing fisherman.

Disbursal
Initially, 50% will be extended within 3 months from the date of receipt of the application from the family (legal heir).
The family (legal heir) should approach this department for the release of the balance 50% of the relief which will be deposited in the bank in a joint account in the name of kin (legal heir) and the competent authority concerned.
If no further information is received about the missing person, the balance amount will be released in favour of the next of kin (legal heir), after the prescribed period of 9 months from the date of release of 1st part of lump sum.
*In case of the return of the missing fishermen, the amount extended as compensation either ₹ 50,000 or ₹ 1,00,000 as the case may be, will be recovered by invoking an insurance bond. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be the family (legal heir) of the missing fisherman.
- The missing fisherman should have been a resident of the Union territory of Puducherry.
- The missing fisherman must have lost his/her life while fishing. 
- The missing fisherman must have been in the age group of 18-60 years.
- The missing fisherman must not have been a beneficiary of the old age pension scheme. 
- The missing fisherman should have enrolled as a member of the Fishermen/Fisherwomen Co-operative Society.