pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vasahat Yojana for VJNTs
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme &amp;quot;Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vasahat Yojana for VJNTs&amp;quot; was launched by the Department of Social Justice &amp;amp; Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to enhance the quality of life of the Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribe (VJNT) families by developing sustainable income sources and promoting economic stability. Each family will receive a plot of land measuring 5 gunthas (approximately 500 square meters or about 5,382 square feet). This plot of land will include the construction of a 269-square-foot home as part of the assistance provided under the scheme.

Benefits:
Each family is provided with a plot of land measuring 5 gunthas (approximately 500 square meters or about 5,382 square feet).
This plot of land will include the construction of a 269-square-foot home, forming a cluster of 20 families.
The project will also cover the essential amenities, including shelter, internal roads, drainage, water supply, electricity, and a community hall (Samaj Mandir) for social activities.
The entire project aims to improve the living standards of VJNT (Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes) families by offering them stable housing and related amenities.
The benefit of this scheme is given every year to 3 villages amongst 34 districts (except Mumbai & B. Mumbai) to 20 families.  
*The land for the house shall be given under this scheme on the names of the husband and wife jointly.  However, in the case of widow and divorcee, land and house shall be given by their name.   
*The land allotted under this scheme is non-transferable, it will not be sold to anyone. The house or land should not be given on rent.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The family of the applicant should be residing in Maharashtra.
1. The family of the applicant should belong to the original VJNT (Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes) category.
1. The family of the applicant should not be having their own house.
1. The family of the applicant should be residing in a tent house or hut.
1. The family of the applicant should be landless.
1. The family of the applicant should be residing in one place for at least six months and, for the remaining months, should be wandering from village to village for livelihood.
1. The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
1. The family of the applicant should not have availed of the benefits of any other housing scheme such as Gharkul etc. 
1. The benefit of this scheme will be given to one member only of the eligible family.

_*Priority shall be given to families living in tents, with no earning hand widows, divorcees, handicapped and flood-affected persons._
Funeral Assistance
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme “Funeral Assistance” is implemented by the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this scheme, the Board provides financial assistance for funeral expenses to the nominated heir of a registered worker in the event of their death.

Benefits:
In case of the death of a registered worker, an amount of ₹10,000/- is payable as funeral assistance to the nominated heir. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a nominee/legal heir of the deceased worker.
1. The deceased worker should have been registered with the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Large Sized Multi Purpose Coop. Society: Jewel Loan (Interest Free)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Large Sized Multi Purpose Coop. Society: Jewel Loan (Interest Free)&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to provide interest-free loans for up to ₹1,00,000/- through cooperative societies on jewel loans. The purpose is to offer financial relief without charging any interest on jewel loans, thus aiding citizens in managing expenses or urgent requirements.
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Benefits:
Access to Loan: 
Loan up to ₹1,00,000/-.
Interest Rate: 
No interest.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be a member of a Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.
  - The beneficiary should be interested to avail Jewel Loan from the Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.

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Lalima Abhiyaan
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Lalima Abhiyaan" scheme of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to improve the health of children, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age. The scheme focuses on preventing anaemia and raising nutrition awareness among adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It has been launched to address the widespread issue of anaemia linked to poor nutrition and lack of proper food.

Benefits:
Anemia Prevention:
 Free iron folic acid tablets are provided to combat anemia among children, adolescent girls, and women.
Improved Nutrition:
 Awareness campaigns promote healthy diets and better nutrition practices, especially for adolescent girls and mothers.
Collaborative Approach:
 The campaign is supported by multiple departments, including Public Health, AYUSH, and School Education, ensuring wide outreach.
Mission Mode Operation: 
The campaign works in a focused, large-scale effort to quickly address anemia and improve health outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be one of the following - 

- School-going girl.
- Adolescent Girl.
- Pregnant Woman.
- Lactating Woman.
- Child in the age group of 6 months to 10 years.
- Woman of reproductive age group (19 to 49 years).
Mukhyamantri Nijee Nalkup Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Mukhyamantri Nijee Nalkup Yojana” launched by the Minor Water Resources Department, Bihar, aims to provide financial support to farmers for borewell construction and motor pump installation to ensure water availability for irrigation purposes. It focuses on helping farmers in underprivileged regions with limited irrigation infrastructure.
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Benefits:
Subsidy for Borewell Construction:

Category
Subsidy Amount (Per Meter)	
Depth Allowed
General 
₹600/-
15-70 meters
Backward/Most Backward Classes	
₹840/-
15-70 meters
Scheduled Caste/Tribe Category	
₹900/-
15-70 meters

Subsidy for Motor Pump Installation:

The amount of subsidy will be payable to General Category, Backward/Extremely Backward Classes and Scheduled Caste/Tribe Classes at the rate of 50%, 70% and 80% respectively on the cost of 2HP, 3HP, 5HP motor pump at the rate of maximum ₹20000/-, ₹25000/- and ₹30,000/- respectively.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Farmers identified under the Saat Nischay-2 &quot;Irrigation Water to Every Field&quot; after a joint technical survey are eligible.
   1. Farmers must own at least 0.40 acre (40 decimal) of land. Priority will be given to small and marginal farmers.
   1. There should not be an existing borewell at the site.
   1. No previous grants or financial assistance have been taken for borewell construction at the same site by the Farmer.
   1. The grant is valid for one borewell and one motor pump set per farmer.
   1. Borewell must be dug to a depth of 15-70 meters and with 4-6 inch diameter to qualify for the grant.

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Guruji Student Credit Card (GSCC) Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The Guruji Student Credit Card (GSCC) Scheme was launched by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to students pursue higher education without financial constraints. Under this scheme, eligible students can avail education loans up to ₹15 lakhs at a subsidized 4% simple interest rate, with additional benefits for female students.

Benefits:
Education loans up to ₹15,00,000/- at a subsidized 4% interest rate.
Long Repayment Term: Maximum repayment tenure of up to 15 years.
No Processing Fees: No additional fees for loan processing, sanctioning, or disbursement.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a student. 
1. The student should be an Indian national.
1. The student should have completed class 10th to pursue a diploma and class 10th and 12th to pursue undergraduate or higher courses from a recognized school in Jharkhand. 
1. The student should have secured admission in institutions like IITs, IIMs, IIESTs, ISIs, NLUs, AIIMSs, NITs, XLRI, IISCs, BITS, SPA, NID, IIFTs, ICFAI Business School etc within and outside of the state (within India) which are ranked up to 200 in the overall list or ranked up to 100 in their respective individual category of NIRF Rankings or have been accredited grade either “A" or above by NAAC.
1. The student should not be aged more than 40 (forty) years at the time of application for loan.
1. The student should not be a prior beneficiary of the scheme.
1. The student should not have availed education loan from any State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, District Central Co-operative Banks, or any Public or Private sector Banks for the course in which he/she is applying for a loan under the Scheme.
Study Abroad Scholarships (Scheduled Tribe)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 2003, the scheme "Study Abroad Scholarships" by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh covers tuition fees of 40,000 US Dollars per year, along with a living allowance of 9,000 US Dollars and a contingency allowance of 1,000 US Dollars. To be eligible, students must have passed the graduation final examination with at least 55% marks for postgraduate studies, and the postgraduate examination with at least 50% marks for Ph.D. The scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students for pursuing higher education abroad.

Benefits:
The scheme covers tuition fees of 40,000 US Dollars per year, along with a living allowance of 9,000 US Dollars and a contingency allowance of 1,000 US Dollars.
Additional expenses such as visa fees, insurance, poll tax, airfare, and rail/bus fare are also provided.
NOTE: 
The fees are paid into the University account and subsistence/contingency allowance and other allowances are paid directly into the applicant's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.   The applicant should be 35 years old as of 1st January.
2.   The applicant should have an annual income limit of ₹10 lakhs.
3.   The applicant should meet the course duration requirements:

- Postgraduate – 2 years
- PhD – 4 years
- Research – 1 year 6 months

4.   The applicant should have the following educational qualifications:

- For Postgraduate: Must have passed the graduation final examination with at least 55% marks.
- For PhD: Must have passed the postgraduate examination with at least 50% marks.
- The applicant should choose the foreign educational institution for admission independently.
- The applicant should be applying for a postgraduate or higher-level degree.
Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme "Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students from studying in Class 9th to 12th in a government/recognized school.

Benefits:
Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
1. The applicant should be a student of class 9th to 12th.
1. The applicant should be studying in a government or recognized school.
1. The applicant should have passed the previous year's examination.
Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 2013, the scheme "Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Housing (Rural) Scheme" aims to provide permanent houses to registered construction workers in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh who are homeless or living in kutcha/semi-pucca houses. This scheme is applicable in all rural areas of the state (excluding urban and Nazul outer areas).

Benefits:
The Board reimburses a minimum loan grant of ₹50,000 to the beneficiary.
The Banks may approve an additional loan of up to ₹30,000 based on repayment capacity, with no role for the State Government.
The grant is limited to ₹50,000 per case.
NOTE:
 
The Board provides the grant to District Labour Offices, which distribute it to banks based on approved loan cases.

Eligibility Criteria:
**For Registration:**

1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
1. The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.

**For Application:**

1. The applicant should not fulfil the eligibility criteria for housing grants under Indira Awas Yojana or Chief Minister Antyodaya Awas Yojana.
1. The applicant should have a family with a maximum of three hectares of agricultural land.
1. The applicant's family's maximum income from all sources should be up to ₹3 lakh per annum.
1. The applicant should have sufficient land available for house construction, as mentioned in clause 6 above.
1. The applicant should be eligible to receive land for housing from the government.
1. The applicant should be willing to construct a house on agricultural land owned by them.
1. The applicant should be eligible to obtain a landholder certificate in the village population.
1. The applicant should agree to obtain a bank loan for constructing a house with a 225 sq. ft. plinth area in the prescribed layout and provide their own contribution in the form of labour/material/inclusion.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Permanent Partial Disability
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, aims to provide social security through various types of financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
₹37,500/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar state.
   1. The applicant must work as a worker or craftsman in the unorganized sector within Bihar.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age must be between 18 and 65 years.

> **Note:** 



    - Applicant&amp;#39;s age will be calculated as of the 1st of July of any year.
    - **Permanent Partial Disability:** Permanent partial disability means that one eye or one leg becomes useless due to an accident. Apart from this, one eye/ one leg becomes useless due to paralysis.
Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Accidental Injuries
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, aims to provide social security through various types of financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹5,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar state.
   1. The applicant must work as a worker or craftsman in the unorganized sector within Bihar.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age must be between 18 and 65 years.

> **Note****:** 



    - Applicant&amp;#39;s age will be calculated as of the 1st of July of the year.
Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Urban Housing Scheme (MPBOCWWB)
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Chief Minister's Building and Other Construction Workers Urban Housing Scheme" by the Labour Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh provides ₹1,00,000 in assistance to eligible urban construction workers, along with Central and State Government grants. This scheme also supports workers eligible under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Benefits:
₹1,00,000/- assistance to construction workers.

Eligibility Criteria:
**For Registration**

1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
1. The registration of the applicant should be renewed annually.

**For Application**

1. The construction workers with valid identity cards and registration as beneficiaries under the Act before the publication of the scheme in the Gazette.
1. The construction workers registered after the publication of the scheme in the Gazette will be eligible to receive benefits after 1 year from the registration date.
1. The beneficiaries must be registered under the Act to qualify for the scheme.
Jharkhand Patrakar Samman Pension Niyamawali
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Jharkhand Patrakar Samman Pension Niyamawali" was launched by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to journalists who have served the state for an extended period. It ensures their well-being post-retirement and acknowledges their contribution to media and society. > ***Objective******:***

To support retired full-time journalists by offering a monthly pension and recognizing their dedication and service in the field of journalism. > ***Scope:***

The scheme applies to journalists across Jharkhand and includes provisions for family pensions for their dependents after their demise.

Benefits:
A monthly pension of ₹7,500/- for journalists.
The family pension of 50% of the journalist's pension goes to the spouse after their demise.
Lifetime pension for retired journalists who meet the eligibility criteria.

NOTE: Pension payments are made directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through an online transfer.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant should be a journalist.
1. The applicant should have an employee as a full-time journalist/media professional for a minimum of 20 years in Jharkhand or undivided Bihar (pre-November 15, 2000).
1. The applicant should not be a pension beneficiary from any other media institution or government.
1. The applicant should have retired at the age of 58 or as per the retirement norms of the media organization.
1. The applicant should have an accreditation certificate issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations at the time of retirement.
1. The applicant must not have any criminal convictions leading to imprisonment of more than two years.
Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jaati Vishesh Pariyojana Vitt Poshan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jaati Vishesh Pariyojana Vitt Poshan Yojana under the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide financial assistance for special project proposals received in the interest of the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The scheme's primary objective is to provide financial support to projects that benefit the SC community in the state. It focuses on enhancing welfare initiatives, improving living standards, and providing opportunities for development in various sectors for the SC category.

Benefits:
The scheme offers a 100% grant based on government approval for project proposals from line departments, recommended by the evaluation committee.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant should submit project proposals as per the norms set by the respective line departments.
1. The applicant should ensure that the project proposal is recommended by the concerned department and approved by the State Project Implementation Committee.
1. The applicant should meet any additional requirements as specified by the line departments for the specific project.
1. The applicant should ensure that the project aligns with the objectives of the Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jaati Vishesh Pariyojana Vitt Poshan Yojana.
Jharkhand State Scheduled Tribe Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Jharkhand State Scheduled Tribe Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to promote higher education among ST students in Jharkhand and provides financial assistance to students pursuing professional and academic courses at the post-matriculation level. The scheme covers a wide range of courses, including professional, technical, and academic programs.

Benefits:
Covers tuition fees, academic allowance, and maintenance fees:
Course Group
Hosteller (₹)
Day-scholar (₹)
Group- 1 "A"
1,00,000
90,000
Group- 1 "B"
90,000
85,000
Group- 1 "C"
85,000
80,000
Group- 2 "A"
75,000
70,000
Group- 2 "B"
70,000
  65,000
Group- 2 "C"
65,000
60,000
Group- 3
45,000
40,000
Group- 4
35,000
30,000

NOTE: 
The amount is directly credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
60% funding by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and 40% by the Jharkhand State Government.
The student must adhere to the attendance system prescribed by their educational institution or university to qualify for the scholarship.
If a student switches courses mid-way, they are eligible for the scholarship in the new course only if they did not receive a scholarship for the previous course in the same academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility Criteria for the Student:**

1. The student should be a native of Jharkhand.
1. The student belongs to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The student's family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
1. The student must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution that complies with the rules of the scheme and is registered on the departmental scholarship portal. The student should be pursuing a post-matric course (Degree, Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent). 
1. The student should not be receiving any other scholarship or financial assistance from the central or state government. **Classification of Courses:****** [**Page No. 11**](https://ekalyan.cgg.gov.in/downloads/Post_Matric_Scholarship_sankalp_2022.pdf)
Group 1: Professional degree/postgraduate courses in institutions with A++ to B++ NAAC accreditation.
Group 2: Vocational and diploma courses requiring Class 12 or higher qualifications.
Group 3: Polytechnic and other courses not covered in Groups 1 or 2.
Group 4: Graduate and Post Graduate course.Group 5: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level non-degree courses).
Junior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme "Junior Hostel" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students studying in classes 6th to 8th.

Benefits:
Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a student of class 6th to 8th.
1. The applicant should be studying in a government or recognized school.
1. The applicant should have passed the previous year's examination.
Aahar Anudan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Aahar Anudan Yojana" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to students, girls, and women from backward tribes like Baiga, Bharia, and Saharia. The scheme aims to combat malnutrition among special tribal families in the state by ensuring access to nutritious food through financial assistance.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a woman.
1. The applicant should be from the Baiga, Bharia or Saharia tribe.
1. The applicant or any member of the applicant's family should not be in government service.
1. The applicant or any member of the applicant's family should not be an income tax payee.
Sant Ravi Das Swarojgaar Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Sant Ravi Das Swarojgaar Yojana under the Tribal Welfare and SC Department, Madhya Pradesh, provides funding for manufacturing units (₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh) and service/retail trade projects (₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh) for Scheduled Caste applicants. Scheduled Caste beneficiaries can receive a 5% annual interest subsidy on Term and Working Capital Loans for up to 7 years, including the moratorium period. Beneficiaries can also avail a 12-day entrepreneurship development training through an online training module.

Benefits:
Scheduled Caste beneficiaries can receive a 5% annual interest subsidy on Term and Working Capital Loans for up to 7 years, including the moratorium period.
The subsidy is provided on the condition of regular loan repayment as per the prescribed schedule.










Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 40 years of age.
1. The applicant should be belong to Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant should have a minimum educational qualification of 12th class passed.
1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹12.00 lakhs.
1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution, including MFI, NBFC, SFB, or PACS.
1. The applicant should not currently be a beneficiary of any other self-employment scheme of the state or central government.
1. Family Definition:


- If unmarried: The applicant and dependent parents.
- If married: The applicant, spouse, and dependent children (no age bar for dependent, unmarried children).
Housing Assistance (Madhya Pradesh)
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Housing Assistance (Madhya Pradesh)" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides housing support to tribal boys and girls pursuing higher education outside their hometown, where hostels are not available.

Benefits:
The scheme provides housing assistance to tribal boys/girls to continue their higher and higher education outside their home town (for whom hostels are not available).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should have passed class 12th from a government or non-government college.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a graduate, graduate diploma, technical, or paramedical course.
1. The applicant should be regularly admitted in the course they are pursuing.
1. The applicant should not have received admission to a government hostel.
Mukhyamantri Balika (Snatak) Protsahan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Mukhyamantri Balika (Snatak) Protsahan Yojana”, is a component of the “Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojna”, launched by the Department of Education, Bihar. The scheme aims to promote higher education and empower girls by making them self-reliant. A lump sum incentive of ₹25,000/- is awarded to girl students from Bihar who have successfully graduated from recognized institutions within the state. The amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary&#39;s bank account.

Benefits:
Financial Incentive:
 ₹25,000/- as a one-time allowance.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant must have graduated or obtained an equivalent degree (including Alim or Shastri) after April 25, 2018, from a government-recognized or affiliated institution within Bihar.
   1. The scheme applies to graduates from general, technical, or professional courses.
   1. The applicant must have an account in any nationalized bank, recognized private bank or India Postal Payment Bank located in Bihar.
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The &quot;West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles,&quot; introduced by the Labour Department of West Bengal, aims to improve eye health by providing a financial benefit of ₹500/- for purchasing spectacles. Beneficiaries can claim this assistance once every five years by submitting a valid prescription and proof of purchase.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: ₹500/- for purchasing spectacle.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
1. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
1. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Kela Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Kela Vikas Yojana” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in the state of Bihar.
This component promotes plantain cultivation across 15 districts in Bihar by providing financial assistance and quality tissue-cultured plants. It ensures inclusivity with reserved quotas for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. Payments are processed through DBT, and both ryot and non-ryot farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Benefits:
Financial Support: 
First year:
 ₹46,875/- per hectare.
Second year:
 ₹15,625/- per hectare.
Plant Distribution: 
Supply of high-quality tissue-cultured plants.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must be from any of the following districts: Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Nawada, Saran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Sheikhpura.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

> **Note 1:  Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


> **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.
Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 2014, the " Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site" is a welfare initiative by the M.P. Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides funeral assistance of ₹3,000 and ex-gratia payments in the event of death or permanent disability of unregistered laborers during construction work. It supports construction workers in the unorganized sector who are not registered under the Board and lack a valid identity card.

Benefits:
Funeral Assistance:
 ₹3,000 payable in case of death of a construction laborer.
Grace Amount:
Death due to an accident during construction work: ₹4,00,000/-.
Permanent disability due to an accident during construction work: ₹2,00,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The deceased construction worker should have been registered with the Madhya Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MPBOCWWB).
   1. The deceased construction worker should have held an active regular membership.
   1. The only person who is a legal heir/dependent family member of the deceased registered worker is eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The deceased worker should have valid identity card.
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Papita Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Papita Vikas Yojana” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in the state of Bihar.
This component promotes papaya cultivation across all districts in Bihar by providing financial assistance and high-quality plants. It ensures inclusivity with reserved quotas for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. Payments are processed through DBT, and both ryot and non-ryot farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme.
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Benefits:
Financial Support: 
First year:
 ₹33,750/- per hectare.
Second year:
 ₹11,250/- per hectare.
Plant Distribution: 
Supply of high-quality tissue-cultured plants.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal Agriculture Department.

> **Note-1: Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


> **Note-2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

> **Note-3:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Phool Vikash Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Phool Vikash Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to support farmers in 15 districts of the state by offering financial assistance for marigold flower cultivation. The scheme provides a 50% subsidy for up to 4 hectares.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 50% subsidy on ₹80,000/- per hectare for marigold cultivation.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal Agriculture Department.

> **Note 1:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

&gt; **Note 2:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

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Employability Excellence with College Education & Learning (EXCEL)
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The “Employability Excellence with College Education & Learning (EXCEL)” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhymantri Sarthi Yojna” launched by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development, Jharkhand. It integrates skill training with traditional education programs in colleges to improve employability. The program focuses on life skills, spoken English, computer skills, and domain-specific training, benefitting students with industry-aligned capabilities.

Benefits:
Provides training alongside traditional education in college campuses.
Enhances employability through life skills, communication, and domain-specific training.
Free-of-cost training conducted within existing college infrastructure.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The student must have completed their 12th education.
1. Open to university students, former pass-outs, and non-college-going youth from the community are eligibile.
Post Matric Students of Class 11th &12th ( Scheduled Caste)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 1976-77, the "Post Matric Students of Class 11th & 12th" scheme is a welfare initiative by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides reimbursement of scholarship fees to students in Class 11th and 12th. It aims to encourage students from the Scheduled Caste category in the field of education and provide them with financial assistance.

Benefits:
The facility of reimbursement of scholarship fee is provided to the students of class 11th and 12th.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The student should be enrolled in Class 11th or 12th in a recognized educational institution.
1. The student should provide a valid income certificate of the family, confirming that the annual income is below the prescribed limit.
1. The guardian should provide a declaration stating that there has been no increase in the family income for the last financial year.
Makhana Beej Vitaran
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
“Makhana Beej Vitaran” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to enhance Makhana cultivation and increase farmers&#39; earnings. Under this scheme, improved seed varieties such as Swarn Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1, developed by Bihar Agricultural University, are distributed to farmers in 11 districts of Bihar.
The scheme is to be implemented in 10 districts of the state under Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the approval order, namely, Katihar, Purnia, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Khagaria.
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Benefits:
Subsidized Seeds: 
Seeds of recommended varieties will be made available to farmers at the rate of 30 Kg/Ha.
For Swarn Vaidehi variety: 
₹4,950/- will be given as a subsidy (75%).
For Sabour Makhana-1 variety: 
₹5,737.50/- will be given as a subsidy (75%).

 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar: Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi and Khagaria.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

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> **Note 1****:  Beneficiary allocation:** Women Participation: 30%.

> **Note 2:****** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

> **Note 3:****** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Post Matric College Scholarship (Scheduled Caste)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 1976-77, the "Post Matric College Scholarship" is a scheme by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides financial assistance to encourage Scheduled Caste students to pursue higher education. One-third of the subsistence allowance is payable to students residing in departmental hostels who are provided free lodging and boarding facilities.

Benefits:
Post-matric students are provided with scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The student must come from a family with an income limit of up to ₹6.00 lakh to qualify. **Note:** One-third of the subsistence allowance will be payable to students residing in departmental hostels who are provided with free lodging/boarding facilities.
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Pension
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Pension” by the Labour Department, is designed to support unorganized transport workers upon retirement. Eligible beneficiaries receive a monthly pension of ₹1500/-, which increases by ₹10/- for each year of enrolment beyond 5 years, provided they have been continuously enrolled in the scheme for at least 5 years. This initiative aims to ensure financial stability and dignity for transport workers during their retirement years.
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Benefits:
Pension Amount:
 ₹1,500/- per month for beneficiaries aged 60 and above.
Incremental Benefit:
 Additional ₹10/- per month for every completed year of enrolment beyond five years.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
   1. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
   1. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.
   1. The applicant must have been continuously enrolled in the scheme for at least 5 years to qualify for pension benefits.

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Incentive For The Simple Marriage (Scheduled Tribe)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The scheme "Incentive for the Simple Marriage" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides an incentive of ₹50,000/- to ST individuals residing in Karnataka who marry another ST individual on or after 11th August 2015. The scheme aims to reduce expenses, prevent dowry, and promote a more accepting society. The combined income of the couple should be less than ₹2,00,000/-.

Benefits:
An incentive of ₹50,000/- is provided to the married couple.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The couple should be residing in Karnataka.
1. Both partners should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The combined annual income of the couple should be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
1. The application should be submitted within one year of marriage.
1. The marriage should have taken place on or after 11th August 2015.
Chai Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
“Chai Vikas Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aimed at fostering the tea industry in Bihar by expanding tea plantations in selected districts, namely in Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia and Katihar.
Under this scheme, farmers will independently purchase planting materials, and a subsidy will be provided in two installments based on a 75:25 cost-sharing model for purchasing various horticultural machines, such as pruning machines, mechanical harvesters, plucking shears, leaf carriage vehicles, and leaf collection sheds.
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Benefits:
Subsidy on Planting Materials:
75% subsidy in the first year, with 25% provided in the second year if plant survival reaches 90%.
Subsidy on Machines:
Pruning Machine: 50% of the cost or ₹60,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Mechanical Harvester: 50% of the cost or ₹50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Plucking Shears: 50% of the cost or ₹1,100/- (maximum of 20 shears) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Leaf Carriage Vehicle: 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 10 acres).
Leaf Collection Shed: 50% of the cost or ₹37,500/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: ​​5 acres).
Note : 
Women Beneficiary allocation: 30%.
Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar : Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia and Katihar.
   1. The applicant must have a minimum land area of 2 acres.
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for SC Students
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for SC Students" by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa aims to provide additional financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students to supplement their Post Matric Scholarship maintenance allowance. Through this scheme, additional monthly allowances are provided to SC students to meet their food, travel, and disability-related expenses, as the existing Post Matric Scholarship amounts are inadequate. The applications for this scheme are accepted online. The scheme is being implemented by Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Benefits:
Additional Maintenance Allowance
For Day Scholars: ₹750 per month
For Hostel Residents: ₹1,500 per month
Duration:
 10 months during the academic year

Additional Disability Allowance
Amount: ₹750 per month
Duration:
 10 months during the academic year

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Student. 
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste community
- The applicant should have availed (or be eligible for) the Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current academic year.
Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority & Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, and aims to provide durable housing for the economically weaker Scheduled Tribes (ST) with a focus on timely construction, monitoring, and quality management. Under this scheme, financial assistance is disbursed in three installments to beneficiaries, with an additional ₹500/- incentive per unit provided to Panchayat Volunteers or Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for overseeing construction milestones.

Benefits:
Financial Support: Beneficiaries receive ₹1,31,500/- for constructing houses under the scheme:
First Installment: ₹40,000/- upon approval of the house.
Second Installment: ₹75,000/- after window sealing.
Third Installment: ₹16,500/- upon completing the house, including painting.

Incentives for Monitoring: Panchayat Volunteers or SHGs receive ₹500 per house in phases:
₹100/- after plinth completion.
₹100/- after lintel level completion.
₹100/- after roofing completion.
₹200/- after full house completion.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community in Jharkhand.
1. The applicant must fall under the economically weaker section. 
1. Only individuals residing in rural areas are eligible.