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Drone Policy 2023 - Information Technology Development Agency
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Drone Policy 2023” is implemented by the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) under Department of Information Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote the use, innovation, and development of drone technology for improving service delivery and governance in Uttarakhand, while strengthening the drone ecosystem through collaboration among industry, academia, and government.

Benefits:
The following measures have been initiated under the Drone Policy 2023 to boost the drone sector:
Giving a major boost to service delivery and governance through the use of drones in the difficult terrains of the state.
Encouraging innovation and development in drone technology.
Strengthening the Drone System Design and Manufacturing (DSDM) and Drone-Based Services (DES) ecosystem.
Maximizing the benefits of drone technology for the state by promoting collaboration between industry, administration, and academia.
Providing benefits under the policy to drone service providers, drone manufacturers, drone investors, drone-related startups, the youth of Uttarakhand, universities, ITIs, and polytechnic colleges.
Developing a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework for the use of drones.
Rewarding startups, companies, and individuals excelling in drone manufacturing and drone-related services.
Establishing Drone Centers of Excellence.
Introducing various incentive schemes.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Drone service providers, drone manufacturers, drone industries, drone investors, drone startups, the youth of Uttarakhand, universities, ITIs, polytechnic colleges, and government institutions are eligible to avail benefits under the Drone Policy.
World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme (For Semi-Urban Areas)
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme (For Semi-Urban Areas)&quot; is a World Bank–funded initiative implemented by the Uttarakhand Peyjal Sansadhan Vikas Evam Nirman Nigam under the Drinking Water Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide affordable and reliable domestic drinking water connections to eligible households in selected semi-urban areas of Uttarakhand, ensuring improved access to safe and adequate drinking water.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, domestic water connections are provided by depositing a nominal connection fee of ₹1.00 and an application fee of ₹25.00.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The World Bank–funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Supply Programme for Semi-Urban Areas provides benefits to families residing in selected semi-urban regions of the state. 
   1. The programme is not applicable in urban areas.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen - Waste Management) - Uttarakhand
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen - Waste Management)” is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the State Water and Sanitation Mission, Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Mission (Swajal) Project under the Drinking Water Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sustainable solid and liquid waste management in rural Uttarakhand by providing necessary infrastructure and facilities to ensure cleaner villages, improved sanitation, and better public health.

Benefits:
Solid and liquid waste management facilities, such as public dustbins, soak pits, compost pits, garbage collection centres, and community sanitation complexes, are constructed according to the requirements of Gram Panchayats through convergence, addressing the needs of migrant and floating populations, at a cost of ₹3.00 lakh (70% from the Swachh Bharat Mission and 30% from the 15th Finance Commission).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Gram Panchayat can apply to the district level unit with a simple application form along with a Gram Panchayat resolution. There is no prescribed format for the application.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Har Khet Ko Pani (Groundwater Irrigation Scheme) Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Har Khet Ko Pani (Groundwater Irrigation Scheme)” is implemented by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide assured and sustainable irrigation to every farm by developing groundwater-based irrigation facilities for farmers. This scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme with a funding pattern of 90% Central share and 10% State share.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, farmers are provided with free irrigation facilities. Collective irrigation projects or individual groundwater irrigation projects are constructed. The works carried out under the scheme include:
Solar-powered pumpsets
Electrically operated pumpsets


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. As per the guidelines issued by the Government of India:


  - For the construction of collective irrigation projects, a command area of 5 hectares must be available.
  - According to the report of the Central Ground Water Board, Government of India, the command area must be classified under the safe category.
Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal Yojana) - Uttarakhand
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Har Ghar Jal Yojana” is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan under the Drinking Water Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide every rural household in Uttarakhand with safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections, ensuring the supply of 55 litres of potable water per person per day.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, each household will receive pure drinking water through a domestic tap connection at the rate of 55 litres per person per day.


Eligibility Criteria:
There is no eligibility criterion for providing connection/drinking water to rural drinking water consumers in Uttarakhand.
Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Establishment of Tea Factories” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board, almora under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote the development of the tea industry in Uttarakhand by establishing tea factories for processing locally produced green leaves, generating local employment, enhancing farmers’ income through fair procurement, and developing a sustainable tea value chain in the state.

Benefits:
In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board processed 5.92 lakh kilograms of green tea leaves and produced approximately 1.25 lakh cups of tea.
At present, the Board has established its own tea factories in the following districts:
Tea Factory, Ghorakhal (Nainital) – Organic
Tea Factory, Champawat – Organic
Tea Factory, Bhatoli (Chamoli) – Organic
Tea Factory, Kausani (Bageshwar) – Inorganic
Tea Factory, Harinagari (Bageshwar) – Inorganic
In addition to the above, the Board is proposing to establish small tea factories in the following districts:
Tea Factory, Dhauladevi (Almora)
Tea Factory, Didihat (Pithoragarh)


Eligibility Criteria:
It is proposed to operate the above tea factories established by the Board in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode/private sector in the future, for which the eligibility criteria and policy are being prepared.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Prawn Seed Stocking - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Prawn Seed Stocking” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Under this scheme, 100% financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Tribe lessees of reservoirs for prawn seed and transportation costs.
> **Objectives:**


- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in fresh water bodies.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits:
100% financial assistance is given to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries who are lessees of reservoirs, covering the total cost of prawn seed as well as transportation costs.
Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits:
 1 year from the date of availing benefit.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be Individuals/societies/self-help groups/associations/reservoir monopolies/private units, etc., involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
   1. The applicant must be from the Scheduled Tribes.
   1. The applicant must be above 18 years.
   1. The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
   1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
A Scheme to Provide Assistance for Building E-Market Facilities in Market Committees
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
"A Scheme to Provide Assistance for Building E-Market Facilities in Market Committees" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support market committees to set up e-market facilities, enhancing transparency and efficiency in agricultural marketing across the state.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹1,00,000/- (One Lakh Rupees) per eligible market committee.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. Co-operative Market Committees shall be eligible under this scheme.
   1. The committee must operate within Gujarat.
Assistance to Trusts/Institutions for Setting Up Cultural Centers/Auditoriums in the Municipal Area
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Trusts/Institutions for Setting Up Cultural Centers/Auditoriums in the Municipal Area&quot; by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to strengthen cultural development and encourage the preservation and promotion of arts and heritage by supporting the creation and improvement of cultural infrastructure in urban regions. Under this initiative, eligible trusts and institutions are provided financial assistance either for constructing new cultural centres or for renovating existing ones. The scheme is implemented by the Sangeet Natak Academy, Gujarat.

Benefits:
Assistance for New Construction:
 50% of the total cost or ₹30,00,000/- whichever is lower.
Assistance for Renovation: 
Up to ₹15,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- A trust or institution operating within the municipal areas of Gujarat shall be eligible for this scheme.
Assistance to Co-operative Irrigation Societies M. N. R.-10 (General Area)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Co-operative Irrigation Societies, M. N. R.-10 (General Area)&quot; by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to enhance agricultural yield in the state by offering assistance to irrigation cooperative societies formed by farmers of a common area. The support involves establishing water distribution systems using pumps and electric motors on wells and agar creeks to facilitate effective irrigation.

Benefits:
Monetary Benefit:
 Financial assistance for setting up irrigation infrastructure (such as pumps and motors) for cooperative societies.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Cooperative irrigation societies formed by small and marginal farmers, or any other farmers, are eligible under this scheme.
  - The society should be located within the state of Gujarat.
  - The Scheme is applicable to the General category.
Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Details:
The scheme "Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme" has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It has two components, namely Greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters. The upgradation of Brownfield aims to provide the common required technical facilities for various electronics manufacturing companies located in and around the region, which in turn will reduce the lead time of production, production cost (including transportation and logistics cost), increase export and revenue generation, etc. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the cluster.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
For Brownfield EMCs:
Financial assistance up to 75% of the project cost.
Maximum limit of ₹50,00,00,000/-.
 Government grant in: 
Processing area: up to 50% of the project cost
Non-processing area: up to 20% of project cost
Infrastructure / CFC Support:
Upgradation of existing infrastructure, such as roads, power, water supply, and drainage.
Establishment of Common Facility Centres (CFCs), (Testing laboratories, Tool rooms, Design centres, Training centres, R&D facilities)
Support for logistics, warehousing, and shared services
Administrative Support:
Administrative expenses up to 3% of assistance (for SPV)
Mode of Disbursement:
Grant-in-aid is released in instalments through an escrow account.
Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent releases based on utilisation.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a legal entity such as an individual, company, society, industry association, financial institution, research and development (R&D) institution, or government agency.
1. The applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation.
1. The applicant should submit a preliminary application along with a feasibility study and project details.
1. The applicant should ensure that the committed investment is at least 4 times the assistance sought.
1. The applicant should ensure that at least 75% of the investment is in electronics manufacturing units.
1. The applicant should propose the upgradation of an existing Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.
1. The applicant should ensure the presence of an existing industrial ecosystem/cluster.
1. The applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
1. The applicant should submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
India BPO Promotion Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment, Science, IT & Communications
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Details:
The scheme “India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS)” has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims to create employment opportunities for youth and promote investment in the Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS) sector by establishing BPO/ITeS operations in smaller cities and towns. Through this scheme, financial support in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is provided to eligible companies to establish and operate BPO/ITeS units. The scheme is implemented by Software Technology Parks of India as the nodal agency. The initiative operates under the Digital India Programme and supports the establishment of 48,300 BPO/ITeS seats across the country (except the North-Eastern region).

Benefits:
Financial support of up to 50% of expenditure [Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and/or Operational Expenditure (OPEX)] incurred on permissible items, with an upper ceiling of ₹1 lakh per BPO/ITeS seat.
Special incentives (Additional within the upper cap of ₹1 Lakh/Seat)
5% incentive for employing 50% Women
2% incentive for employing 4% differently abled persons
Up to 10% incentive for generating employment beyond the target
5% incentive for local entrepreneurs
5% incentive for setting up BPO at a location other than the State capital (only for IBPS)
Training incentive for regular employees


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a company or entrepreneur intending to establish and operate a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) or Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS) unit.
1.  The applicant must establish BPO/ITeS operations in eligible locations under the India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS).
1. The applicant must create the approved BPO/ITeS seats.
1. The applicant must create employment opportunities, particularly for youth, by establishing BPO/ITeS operations.

> Note: Special consideration for Hilly states of HP, J&K and UK.
The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Capacity Utilisation
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “State Capital Investment Subsidy” is a sub scheme under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme”. It was launched on 22nd February, 2021, by the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2025.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme” Scheme:**

The object of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance and help enthusiastic intending or prospective entrepreneurs to start their own business as a self-employed youth who will become an employer in upcoming days and generate more employment.
> **Objective of the “Capacity Utilisation” scheme:**

Through this incentive, an approved mega project of an eligible unit shall be entitled to additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) over and above the maximum permissible FAR as may be fixed by the competent authority.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
 50%, subject to a maximum of ₹7,50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units and also to expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021)  of this incentive scheme.

       Or,

  - Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation on or after 7th January, 2015 to 31st December, 2020 but could not apply under previous scheme 2015 due to absence of a Bar in the Hotel.
  - The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
  - The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
  - The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited on satisfaction of arrangement.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Pharmacovigilance of ASU&H Drugs Including Surveillance of Misleading Advertisements
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Ayush

Details:
The scheme-component &quot;Pharmacovigilance of ASU&amp;H Drugs Including Surveillance of Misleading Advertisements&quot; under the &quot;Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana&quot; implemented by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, aims to to collect, collate and analyze data to establish evidence for clinical safety of the ASU&amp;H drugs in a scientific manner for documenting clinical evidences of safety of these drugs and undertake surveillance of advertisements of these drugs or on these system of medicines. 
Pharmacovigilance initiative for ASU&amp;H drugs aims at- 

  - inculcating the reporting culture among the consumers as well as ASU&amp;H practitioners to facilitate documentation of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and instances of misleading advertisements of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani &amp; Homoeopathy drugs; 
  - developing a system-wise database of Adverse Drug Reactions of ASU &amp; H drugs; and 
  - evolving evidence based recommendations regarding the clinical safety and improper advertisements of ASU&amp;H drugs for regulatory actions.

Benefits:
Safety Monitoring and Public Health Protection: 
Establishes a national system for monitoring adverse drug reactions of ASU&H drugs.
Surveillance of Misleading Advertisements:
 Strengthens regulatory oversight to detect and act against misleading claims in Ayush drug advertisements.
Capacity Building and Awareness: 
Supports training programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns for practitioners and consumers.
Financial Support for Pharmacovigilance Centres: 
Provides recurring and non-recurring financial assistance to NPvCC, IPvCs, and PPvCs for manpower, IEC materials, and contingency expenses.
Evidence-Based Regulatory Action:
 Generates scientific evidence on drug safety to support regulatory decisions and policy formulation.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **Eligible Organizations For Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centres (PPvCs):**


- Ayush teaching hospitals recognized under NCISM/NCH Act, IMCC Act, HCC Act, or similar regulatory bodies.
- NABH accredited or Government ASU&H healthcare facilities and research council healthcare institutions.
- Institutions with technical competence and infrastructure for safety monitoring and reporting.
- Institutions with credible outcomes in similar projects are preferred.
- Institutions that previously received Central Government funding must have settled utilization certificates and no adverse remarks.

> **Eligible Organizations For Intermediary and National Centres:**


- Institutions designated by the Ministry of Ayush as National or Intermediary Pharmacovigilance Centres.
Sagar Samman Award- Sagar Samman Varuna Award
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways

Details:
The "Sagar Samman Award- Sagar Samman Varuna Award" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways under the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India aims to recognize exceptionally outstanding and lifelong contributions in the Indian maritime sector. Under this scheme, the highest level of national recognition in the maritime domain is provided to distinguished individuals or entities demonstrating leadership and excellence.

Benefits:
Statue of Lord Varuna
Citation Certificate
National-level recognition and prestige


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an Indian citizen, Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
1. The applicant should have at least 5 years of outstanding contributions.
1. The applicant should have contributed significantly in at least 2 major maritime areas.
1. The applicant should demonstrate leadership, innovation, and institutional impact.
1. The applicant should have impeccable integrity and reputation.
1. The applicant should be nominated by at least 2 entities or peers; self-nomination requires 2 recommendations.
1. The applicant should not have any reputational or ethical issues.
1. Government serving officers are not eligible.
Assistance to Training Institutions Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Training Institutions (ATI) Scheme&quot; by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India aims to strengthen training capacity through financial assistance for infrastructure, training programmes, and revenue support to institutions and EDIs. The scheme also aims to enhance infrastructure and capacity of institutions and support training programmes under NSQF norms.

Benefits:
Assistance to MSME Training Institutions:
Financial assistance for infrastructure creation, strengthening, or expansion.
Support for opening new branches/centres.
Support for meeting revenue deficit of National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME).
Assistance limited to actual requirement.
Assistance to MSME Training Institutions:
Financial assistance for infrastructure creation, strengthening, or expansion.
Support for opening new branches/centres.
Support for meeting revenue deficit of National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NI-MSME).
Assistance limited to actual requirement.
Assistance for Training Programmes:
Category I: 
₹38.50 per trainee per hour.
Category II:
 ₹33.00 per trainee per hour.
Category III: 
₹27.50 per trainee per hour.
Training of Trainers:
 ₹60 per trainee per hour or NSQF rate.
Grant released in installments; first in advance.
Covers overhead costs like space, utilities, staff, and follow-up activities.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **Eligibility criteria for assistance to Training Institutions of the Ministry of MSME:**


  - The applicant must be a training institution under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  - The applicant must seek support for infrastructure development or expansion.
  - The applicant may include NI-MSME for revenue deficit support.

> **Eligibility criteria for assistance to State Level EDIs:**


  - The applicant must be a training institution under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  - The applicant must seek support for infrastructure development or expansion.
  - The applicant may include NI-MSME for revenue deficit support.

> **Eligibility criteria for assistance for Training Programmes:**


  - The applicant must be an institution such as NI-MSME, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Coir Board, Tool Rooms/Technology Centres, or Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialisation (MGIRI).
  - The applicant may include State Government training institutions or District Industries Centres in Eastern Region and North Eastern Region.
  - The applicant must conduct skill development training programmes related to MSME sector.
Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Support to Small Growers' Collectives/ SHGs/ Cooperatives for Coffee Marketing
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The scheme &quot;Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Support to Small Growers&#39; Collectives/ SHGs/ Cooperatives for Coffee Marketing&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. The objective of the scheme is to extend support to small and tiny growers, incentivizing them to form collectives/ Self Help Groups/ Cooperatives, thus encouraging them to take up marketing of coffee produced on a community-based approach through suitable financial incentives. This way, they will not only be able to improve the quality of coffee but also realize better value for their coffees. It is expected to provide a mechanism for better price realization for the group, arising out of both the improvement of quality as well as collective bargaining.

Benefits:
Scale of Subsidy: 
₹4.00 per kg of Clean Coffee.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to Small Growers' Collectives / Self Help Groups (SHGs) / Co-operatives in traditional coffee-growing states.
2. The applicant should engage in coffee marketing, in clean coffee (green bean) form only, in the name of Small Growers' collectives / SHGs / Co-operatives. This can be accomplished through:
       i) Utilizing recognized public auction platforms like the Indian Coffee Trade Association (ICTA).
       ii) Direct export by the organization.
       iii) Utilizing recognized Commodity Exchanges wherein physical delivery of coffee takes place.
3. The applicant who has availed subsidy under one activity/component is not eligible to avail subsidy for the same activity/component during the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) period unless new beneficiaries are covered.
Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Details:
The scheme “Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana,” implemented by the Central Waqf Council since 1974–75 with financial support from the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, aims to strengthen the financial position of Waqf institutions and Boards by augmenting their resources. It focuses on protecting vacant Waqf properties from encroachment and developing economically viable projects on such lands to generate sustainable income and expand welfare activities.

Benefits:
Interest-Free Loan Support:
 Provides interest-free loans up to ₹2,00,00,000/- or 75% of the project cost (excluding land cost), whichever is lower.
Loan Assistance for Infrastructure Development:
 Provides financial support through State Waqf Boards for constructing commercially viable projects such as commercial complexes, marriage halls, hospitals, and cold storage units on Waqf land.
Grant-in-Aid for Social Projects:
 Offers grant-in-aid, with prior approval of the Ministry, for undertaking social development projects on Waqf properties.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All Waqf Boards (WBs) and registered Waqf institutions, which are in full possession of property to be developed and in the opinion of Central Waqf Council (CWC) are not insolvent or otherwise suitable, shall be eligible for interest free loan.
   1. Loans under this scheme will be provided for the development of Waqf properties located in urban areas.
   1. Interest-free loan assistance or grants-in-aid, in the public interest, will be provided to WBs and Waqf institutions for specific development projects or non-commercial purposes approved by the CWC.

**Note 1:** Under this scheme, loan assistance will be provided for projects involving the construction or reconstruction of economically viable buildings or projects on Waqf lands. The augmented income generated from these developments will be utilized by WBs and Waqf institutions to strengthen their financial position and expand the scope of their welfare and charitable activities. The whole purpose is intended to contribute to overall progress and development of the society. 
**Note 2:** Urban Area means a property situated in any area, which is comprised within the jurisdiction of a Municipality (whether known as Municipality, Municipal Corporation, Notified Area Committee, Town Area Committee, Town Committee or by any other name) Cantonment Board and include any area within such distance not being more than 8 kilometers from the local limits of any Municipality or Cantonment Board as the Central/State Government may, having regard to the extent or scope for urbanization of that area and other relevant consideration, specify in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles

Details:
The "Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)" has been launched by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). The scheme aims to develop handicrafts clusters by creating world-class infrastructure, improving productivity, enhancing market access, and strengthening the overall handicrafts ecosystem. 
> **Objectives**

To enhance competitiveness of handicrafts clusters and increase market share.
To integrate scattered artisans and build strong grassroots enterprises.
To generate additional livelihood opportunities and increase artisan income.
To provide infrastructure, technology, design, marketing, and raw material support.
To strengthen capacity building through professional and technical assistance.

Benefits:
Financial & Infrastructure Benefits
Financial assistance as per Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Up to ₹5,00,000 or 2% of project cost for baseline survey/DPR preparation (whichever is less).
3% of total project cost for Project Monitoring Unit (PMU).
Creation of infrastructure such as:
Common Facility Centres
Raw Material Banks
Design Centres
Trade Facilitation Centres
Support for product diversification, branding, and export promotion.
Skill Development & Capacity Building
Training and skill upgradation for artisans.
Engagement of designers with ₹55,000 per month (including TA) for up to 3 years.
Preference to NID (National Institute of Design) and NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) graduates.
Market & Livelihood Benefits
Increased employment opportunities.
Better income and living standards for artisans.
Access to national and international markets.
Promotion of exports and foreign exchange earnings.
Mode of Disbursement
Funds released in installments through Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS).
Cashless and electronic transactions are followed.
Disbursement based on project progress and utilization certificates.
Frequency of Disbursement
1st Installment: 50% of approved project cost.
2nd Installment: 40% after utilization of 70% of first installment.
Final Installment: 10% after project completion.
Validity
Project duration: 3 years (extendable by 1 year with approval).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an implementing agency such as a state/central handicrafts corporation, autonomous body, cooperative, producer company, or SPV.
1. The applicant should have experience in the handicrafts sector.
1. The applicant should prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) based on cluster needs.
1. The applicant should cover more than 10,000 artisans or as available in the cluster.
1. The applicant should ensure ownership of land free from litigation (where infrastructure is required).
1. The applicant should ensure a cluster-based approach in a specific geographical area or craft sector.
1. The applicant should ensure integration of artisans and SMEs for large-scale production.
Khadi Karigar Janashree Bima Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
A group insurance scheme by MoMSME for khadi artisans (spinners and weavers). The scheme provides insurance cover against normal death, accidental death, permanent or partial disability of the insured artisan. Scholarships are provided to the insurer’s children studying in class 9th to 12th. The artisan must be member of the approved vocation / occupation groups. This scheme was formulated by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in association with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

Benefits:
For death: 
Natural causes – ₹20,000; and Accident – ₹50,000.
For permanent disability
 (loss of two eyes or two limbs) – ₹50,000.
For partial disability
 (loss of one eye or one limb) – ₹25,000.
Free add-on benefit
: Scholarship of ₹300 per quarter for children of Khadi Karigar, studying in class 9th to 12th standard, subject to a maximum of 2 children per family

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a Khadi Artisan (Khadi Karigar).
1. The age of the applicant must be between 18 and 59 years.
1. The applicant must be a member of the approved vocation/occupation groups.
1. The group must have a minimum of 25 members.
Credit Based Schemes For SC - Term Loan (TL)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
A loan scheme by Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment for Entrepreneur of Scheduled Caste Category. #### Quantum of Assistance NSFDC provides term loan up to 95% of the cost of project, subject to the condition that the SCAs contribute their share of assistance as per their schemes and also provide the required subsidy besides tying up of the financial resources from other sources available. At least 50% of funding to the beneficiaries having annual family income up to Rs. 1.50 lakh and balance 50% funding to the beneficiaries having annual family income above Rs. 1.50 lakh and up to Rs. 3.00 lakh.

Benefits:
Term loan up to 95% of the cost of project 
 Upto Rs.5.00 lakh 
at Interest rates of
 6%
Term loan up to 95% of the cost of project  
Above Rs. 5.00 lakh & upto Rs.10.00 lakh 
at Interest rates of 
8%
Term loan up to 95% of the cost of project  
Above Rs. 10.00 lakh & upto Rs.50.00 lakh
 at Interest rates of 
9%

Repayment Period
 A term loan is to be repaid in quarterly/half-yearly/yearly installments, within a maximum period of 10 years.

Moratorium Period
 6 months to 12 months depending upon the nature of the business activity


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is for entrepreneurs of the Scheduled Caste Category.
Biponi Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The Biponi scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of Assam to promote the growth of small businesses, farmers, and artisans in the state. The scheme aims to create a more efficient and competitive market ecosystem in Assam, and provide various benefits and support to promote their businesses.
Under the scheme, the government provides financial assistance for the development of market infrastructure, such as godowns, storage facilities, and market yards, to facilitate the marketing of agricultural and non-agricultural products. The scheme also provides training and support to small traders and artisans to improve their marketing skills, financial management, and product quality.
Moreover, the Biponi  scheme promotes market linkages between small traders, farmers, and artisans, and various market channels, such as organized retailers, exporters, and food processing units. It also provides credit facilities and other support to small traders and artisans for working capital requirements, to promote their businesses.
The scheme primarily targets small traders, farmers, and artisans in the rural and semi-urban areas of Assam, and provides various benefits and support to promote their businesses and generate income and employment opportunities in the state.
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Benefits:
This scheme aims at Providing financial assistance for participation in Exhibition /Trade Fair/ Melas within the State, outside the state and outside the country.
Assistance at Rs. 5,000/- as stall rent for participation inside the state.
Assistance at Rs. 15,000/- as stall rent for participation outside the state.
DA at 50/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units within the district.
DA at 600/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units outside the district.
DA at 500/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units outside the State.
Up and down 2nd class Railway Fair for two people outside the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility** 

1. The location of the industry must be in rural areas of Assam.
1. The industry must be already existing and also the unit necessity is to have a continuous operation for a minimum of 2 years.
1. The industry/unit should hold its own workshed for the process and production.
1. The age of the applicant should be not less than 18 years and more than 50 years to apply for this scheme.
1. There is no bar of educational qualification.
Acharya Vidyasagar Gau Samvardhan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
This scheme is for all categories of beneficiaries.
The beneficiary must have a minimum of 1 acre of agricultural land for 5 animals and with the increase in the number of animals, the minimum agricultural land will be determined by increasing it proportionately.
Priority to implementation of milk route. Plan Unit Cost

- The animal owner can get the plan approved for minimum 5 or more animals and the maximum limit amount of the project is Rs. 10.00 lakhs.
- 75 percent of the project cost will have to be received through bank loan and the balance amount will have to be arranged in the form of margin money assistance and the beneficiary's own contribution.
- Reimbursement of interest on 75 per cent of the unit cost or 5 per cent per annum (maximum Rs. 25,000 per annum) by the beneficiary on the loan availed from the bank, whichever is less, will be done by the department for 7 years. Interest on the remaining interest rate above 5 percent will have to be reimbursed by the beneficiary himself.

Margin money support - 25% of the project cost for general category subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.50 lakh
33 percent of the project cost for SC/ST, maximum Rs. 2.00 lakhs.

Benefits:
The animal owner can get the plan approved for minimum 5 or more animals and the maximum limit amount of the project is Rs. 10.00 lakhs.
75 percent of the project cost will have to be received through bank loan and the balance amount will have to be arranged in the form of margin money assistance and the beneficiary's own contribution.
Reimbursement of interest on 75 per cent of the unit cost or 5 per cent per annum (maximum Rs. 25,000 per annum) by the beneficiary on the loan availed from the bank, whichever is less, will be done by the department for 7 years. Interest on the remaining interest rate above 5 percent will have to be reimbursed by the beneficiary himself.
 


Eligibility Criteria:
- The scheme is applicable to all the registered cow shelters, non-governmental organizations, and individuals who own cows.
- The scheme is only applicable to the indigenous cows that are recognized by the government.
- The cow owners or cow shelters must be registered with the Gau Samvardhan Board to avail the benefits of the scheme.
- The applicant must have a valid Aadhaar card, and the cow must be registered with the Gau Samvardhan Board.
- The cow owners or cow shelters must have a dedicated space for the cows, along with facilities for their feeding, cleaning, and medical care.
- The applicant must have a bank account in the name of the cow shelter or in their individual name.
National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAAT
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles

Details:
The scheme &quot;Infrastructure and Technology Support: URBAN HAAT&quot; is a Component/Sub-Scheme under the Umbrella Scheme &quot;National Handicrafts Development Programme&quot;. The objective of this component is to set up a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/ metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to handicrafts artisans/handloom weavers. This will enable them to sell their products around the year to a wider target audience (or customer segment). There will be an adequate number of stalls selling authentic Indian cuisine from various regions in the country by rotation.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance and Funding Pattern for the Implementing Agencies:
For Urban Haat
: ₹8,00,00,000/- per unit.
Funding Split: 
40% by O/o DC(HC) and DC(HL) each; 20% by the implementing agency.
Land Contribution:
 Provided by the implementing agency, in addition to the 20% contribution.
Special Areas (NER, J&K, Ladakh, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep): 
45% by O/o DC(HC) and DC(HL) each; 10% by the implementing agency.
Renovation Assistance: 
Up to ₹2,50,00,000/- with 100% borne by O/o DC(Handicrafts) & DC(Handlooms).

NOTE 1:
 Assistance will also be given for Mini Urban Haats on need-based and feasibility. The financial assistance will be based on the number of stalls, land area & other deliverables in a proportionate manner. 
The PAMC shall comprise DC(HC), DC(HL), and a representative of IFW.

Upon receipt of the Financial Assistance, the following shall be the deliverables for the Implementing Agency:
Erection of 50-80 Stalls of 10x8 sq. ft. each.
2 Toilets each for Ladies and Gents 
Dormitory for Craftspersons with provisions for a minimum of 100 people
Food Court
Pavilion /Stage for Cultural Programme
Store Room 
Meeting/Conference Room
Souvenir Shop

Benefits for the Buyers/Tourists:
The Food & Craft Bazaar will provide leisure & recreational facilities for domestic as well as international tourists on the lines of Dilli Haat, which has already attained a prominent status amongst domestic & International buyers/ tourists. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- Local statutory bodies, Apex cooperative Societies, and National level Apex Societies (registered under society act/ trust act, etc.).
- Producer Company supported by O/O DC Handicrafts.
- Only implementing agencies with a minimum audited annual turnover of Rs. 1.5 Cr in the last three consecutive years will be eligible for implementation of infrastructure projects. However, this provision shall not be applied in the case of Central/State Govt. agencies as an Implementing Agency (IA).
Chief Minister’s Krishi Samuh Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
Institutional architecture under &quot;Chief Minister’s Krishi Samuh Yojana&quot; is based on the fund flow and expenditure mechanism. It focuses on the Formation &amp; Nurturing of Farmers&#39; Producer&#39;s Organizations (FPO).
**Objective:**
       To empower the farmers through a cooperative approach by Institutionalisation of the Farmers’ Producers’ Organisation and infusing timely support of good agriculture practices and marketing interventions for better price realization and doubling the farmer’s income.
**Important Features:**

- State and district-level society for planning, administration, implementation, and monitoring
- A digital directory of farmers associated with this organization is to be created.
- Participation of FPOs in buyers and sellers meet/Agri-Horti expo across the country
- Eligible projects to be undertaken under CMKSY

       a.  Organic Farming Activities
       b.  Employment generation in Animal Husbandry Sector
       c.   Employment generation in Fisheries Sector
       d.  Activities under Agri-Horti Sector
       e.  Other Innovative Projects

Benefits:
1.	Under this scheme, ₹4.00 lakhs as a revolving fund to each FPOs, society, etc. is to be provided.
2.	Financial Assistance of ₹2.50 lakhs per FPO will be provided as under:
    a.	Mobilisation of FIG/ FPO – ₹1.00 lakh
    b.	Training and Management of Governing body – ₹0.90 lakh
    c.	FPO Registration Cost – ₹0.20 lakh
    d.	FPO Office Set-up – ₹0.40 lakh

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	All categories of farmers (Marginal, Small, Medium, and Large farmers) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
3.	50 FPOs either as societies or companies in the State are eligible to apply under this scheme.
4.	FPO should be a registered body (Opened under Societies Act, Cooperative Society Act, or Company’s Act).
5.	FPOs should have an active bank account for a minimum of 6 months.
6.	Resolution of the FPO board/ Governing Council to seek revolving fund
**Note:** Revolving funds should be used only for the purpose for which the FPO was formed viz-a-viz production, growth, and marketing.