pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
LIDCOM Gattai Stall Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
Being implemented particularly for the (Scheduled Caste) Charmakar Community, the "Gattai Stall Scheme" is a scheme by the Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDCOM), Govt. of Maharashtra. This scheme is being implemented for the Roadsides Cobblers. The scheme provides a 100% subsidy for the erection of a Tin Stall of Size 4’ x 5’ x 6.5’ costing ₹16,367/- per stall and ₹500/- incidental charges. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is completely funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The main objective of LIDCOM is to implement various schemes to uplift the lifestyle of Charmakars (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.) who are economically weak and below the poverty line and with an intention to develop them educationally, economically, and socially so as to give them a respectable place in society.

Benefits:
 The scheme provides a 
100% subsidy
 for the erection of a Tin Stall of Size 4’ x 5’ x 6.5’ costing ₹16,367/- per stall and ₹500/- incidental charges. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a Roadside Cobbler identified by the Gram Panchayat.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
1. The applicant should be from Charmakar Community only (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.).
1. The annual income of the family of the applicant should be less than or equal to ₹1,00,000/-.
1. The applicant should have knowledge of the business for which he has applied for the loan.
Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committee of the district formed under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act 2000 and Amendment Act 2006. The numbers of MDC homes are 19 out of which 14 are granted and 5 are non-granted.

Benefits:
The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.
There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be an orphan.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
Merit Awards
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Merit Awards" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, awards are given to the students with disability who rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) in their respective divisional boards of education. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Benefits:
The quantum of the award is ₹1,000/- cash amount, certificate. 
The beneficiary is also provided travel expenses to attend the place of the award, and felicitation up to an amount ₹100/- per student.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The applicant should have ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among disabled students in the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) in their respective divisional boards of education.
State Post-metric Scholarship For Disabled
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "State Post-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue higher education, i.e. H.S.C., Degree, Professional, Technical, Medical, Engineering, etc. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Benefits:
A. Maintenance Allowance

Group A:
 Degree Course in Medical, Engineering, Agricultural, Veterinary, and Postgraduate Degree Courses.
Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 1200/-
Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 550/-

Group B:
 Diploma course in Medical, Engineering, Agricultural, and Veterinary.
Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 820/-
Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 530/-

Group C:
 Post Graduate Course in Arts, Science, Commerce, and Diploma in Professional Education.
Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 820/-
Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 530/-

Group D:
 From 2nd-year degree course
Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 570/-
Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 300/-

Group E:
 11th, 10th and 1st year of Degree Course
Rate of Scholarship for Hosteller (in ₹ per month): 380/-
Rate of Scholarship for Day Scholar (in ₹ per month): 230/-

B. Reader Allowance for Blind and Low-Vision Students.

Group A, B, C
 (in ₹ per month): 100/-

Group D
 (in ₹ per month): 75/-

Group E
 (in ₹ per month): 50/-

C. Tuition Fees (in ₹ per month): 
As approved by the competent authority.

D. Study Tour Expenditure (in ₹ per annum): 
500/-

E. Project Typing Expenditure (in ₹ per annum): 
600/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
1. The applicant should have passed class 10th.
1. The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a post-metric qualification, i.e. Higher Secondary School (Class 11th, Class 12th), or a Technical/Professional Degree in Medical, Engineering, etc.
Direct Lending Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
Through the "Direct Lending Scheme", the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) provides direct loans for the economic upliftment of the members of the Scheduled Castes and Handicapped People in the state of Punjab. In order to be eligible, the applicant should be from the Scheduled Caste category, and the age should be between 18 to 55 years. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Punjab can apply for this scheme.

Benefits:
Loan Amount:
 The loanees are eligible for a subsidy of special Central Assistance @ 50% of the loan amount or ₹ 10,000/- (whichever is less).
Sources of Funds:
 Share Capital Funds
Repayment Period:
 The period varies according to the kind of project with monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, or half-yearly installments with a maximum period of repayment of 15 years for land purchase cases.
Rate of Interest:
 Up To 50,000/- @ 5% and above ₹ 50,000/- @8%.

Note:
 Penal Interest @ 5% is charged for delayed payment/ non-repayment/violation of terms and conditions of the loan.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Punjab.
1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL).
1. The applicant should be from the Scheduled Caste category OR the applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD)
1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. (At the time of considering the loan case of the applicant) The annual family income of the applicant (from all sources) should be less than or equal to ₹ 1,00,000/- (In case the applicant is unemployed, and intends to start his/her own business, his/her family income may not be taken into consideration).
1. The applicant should not already be availing the benefits of the scheme.
Cash Award (APB&OCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Cash Award” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB). The state government in order to encourage the children of the registered Building &amp; Other Construction workers in scoring good marks in the examinations. the board proposes to institute every year cash awards to three male and female children of the beneficiaries in each stream.
**Objective:**

- To encourage the children of the registered Building & Other Construction workers in scoring good marks in the examinations.

Benefits:
Cash assistance of ₹500/-, ₹750/- and ₹1000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The worker should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	The worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3.	The worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB).
4.	The worker’s membership must be active.
5.	Children for whom the award is applied must have passed the class X and XII Board or equivalent examinations.
6.	Children (one son and one daughter) of the registered worker with a membership, who secure the highest marks in their District in Metric examination.
Transgender Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The Transgender Pension Scheme is a welfare initiative launched by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the upliftment and support of transgender persons. The scheme provides a monthly pension of Rs. 650 to transgender persons who are above 18 years of age and belong to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category. A monthly pension of Rs. 1200 is provided to transgender persons who are above 80 years or 70% disability. The main objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to transgender persons and ensure their social security and protection.

Benefits:
The scheme provides a monthly pension of Rs. 650 to transgender persons who are above 18 years of age and belong to the BPL (Below the Poverty Line) category.
Monthly pension of Rs. 1200 to transgender persons who are above 80 years of age or 70% disabled and belong to the BPL (Below the Poverty Line) category.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
1. The applicant must belong to the BPL category.
1. The applicant must have a transgender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
Medical Assistance (APB&OCWWB)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Medical Assistance” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of the Arunachal Pradesh Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB). The state government has proposed and implemented this scheme through the APB&amp;OCWWB for providing medical assistance to registered workers who are hospitalized for five or more than five days due to accident or disease.

Benefits:
₹ 2000/- only for the first five days.
₹100/- each for the remaining days subject to a maximum of ₹15,000/- if disability occurs due to accident.
Additional benefits up to a maximum of ₹25,000/- depending upon the percentage of disability.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3.	The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
4.	The applicant’s membership must be active at the time of application.
5.	The applicant must have a disease or had an accident for which he/she should be hospitalised or put in plaster at his/her residence.
Saraswati Cycle Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
**Objective**

- Providing transportation facilities to the girl students of class 9th studying in government schools and aided non-government schools


- Encouraging girl child education.
- To reduce the school dropout rate under this scheme, the state government has decided to give cycles to girls.
- Girls will be able to go to school if the school is away from them by getting cycles.

Benefits:
Free cycles are being distributed to girl students under the scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
The following categories of citizens are eligible for the Chhattisgarh Saraswati Cycle Scheme: –

1. Should be a native of Chhattisgarh state only.
1. Girl students below Poverty Line (BPL).
1. SC/ST girl students.
1. Girl students of class 9th.
Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme” was launched by the Department of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh on 1st of August 2017 to tackle the growing incidences of cancer in the state. Under this scheme, cancer patients will be provided the commonly used medicines for the treatment of the disease free of cost with a ceiling of ₹10.00 lakh per person per year.
**Objective:**

  - To reduce the burden of high expenditure on cancer patients.
  - To provide free chemotherapy for all types of cancer at any stage.

**Important Features:**

  - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with TATA Memorial Hospital Mumbai for procurement of all the medicines at a concessional rate which will be provided to an upper limit of 1000 patients per year.

Benefits:
Medicine worth ₹10.00 lakhs per person per annum (₹5.00 lakh for 6 months).
Free Consultation
Free counseling
The benefit of the scheme can be availed during the period of the entire treatment.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Regular State Government Employees and their dependents are eligible for the scheme.
Residential School For Blinds
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
The "Residential School for Blinds" have been established by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir for the protection, welfare, and education of the Blind. The school is located at Roop Nagar, near Fire Brigade Office, Muthi, Jammu, 180013. The intake capacity of the school is 50 inmates. The beneficiary shall approach the concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) for submission of the application. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme, and only the permanent residents of the state of Jammu & Kashmir can apply for this scheme.

Benefits:
The inmates are provided with free education, overall development, and vocational training for which they are found fit.
The inmates are provided with clothing, free boarding and lodging, and pocket money @ ₹ 500/- per inmate per month.
The inmates are given lessons in music.
The inmates are retained in the institution till graduation or till attaining 25 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu & Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD) (total/partial absence of sight).
1. The age of the applicant should be between 6 to 21 years.
Madilu Kit
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The Madilu Programme is a comprehensive initiative implemented by the government to uplift rural communities by providing them with the necessary skills and resources to improve their livelihoods. The program primarily focuses on skill development, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. By equipping individuals with relevant skills, such as agricultural techniques, handicraft production, and small business management, the Madilu Programme aims to create sustainable income-generating opportunities within rural areas. Through targeted training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs, participants are empowered to harness their potential and establish small-scale enterprises. The Madilu Programme also facilitates access to micro-financing options and provides guidance on market linkages, enabling participants to establish viable businesses and gain financial independence. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of gender equality and social inclusion, ensuring that marginalized groups have equal access to opportunities and benefits.

Benefits:
Empowerment of rural communities through skill development and entrepreneurship.
Creation of sustainable livelihoods and reduction of poverty.
Enhancement of social and economic well-being in rural areas.
Increased income-generating opportunities for participants.
Access to micro-financing options and market linkages.
Promotion of gender equality and social inclusion.
Strengthening of rural economies and local industries.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Individuals residing in rural areas are eligible to participate.
- Participants should have a willingness to learn and engage in skill development activities.
- There is no age restriction for participation in the program.
- Both men and women are encouraged to apply.
- Participants should demonstrate an interest in entrepreneurship and improving their livelihoods
Community Canning & Training On Fruit Preservation
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Fruit Preservation) Assam runs under the scheme of Community Canning and Training in fruit preservation with a view to disseminate to the people specially the women section about the
techniques of preparation of various preserved items such as Jam, Jelly, Pickles, Squash, Sauce, Chutney etc. from locally available seasonal fruits and vegetables. For this purpose trainings are conducted both at field levels and also in the centers itself with active guidance by staffs in the centers. At present there are 21 (Twenty one) Community Canning and Training Centers covering 19 (Nineteen) districts (The Diphu center is under the control of District council). Each of these centers are headed by one officer in the rank of Sub- Divisional Agricultural Officer (SDAO).
        Since inception these Community Canning and Training Centers have gained considerable popularity among public who have received the benefits on fruits and vegetable preservation in their respective areas. Apart from forwarding the facilities for preparation of various preserved items training programs are also undertaken by this centers and various ladies group, organization and N.G.O’s have been immensely benefited from such functions of the centers. Out of the activities of these centers some revenue is also earned and which is deposited to Govt. account at time to time.

Benefits:
To forward facilities to the public, in particular to ladies and housewives, throughout the state, for preservation of fruits and vegetables.
Home scale preservation and canning of seasonal fruits and vegetables under expert technical supervision and guidance for consumption in lean periods.
To encourage the preparation of value added produce such as Jam, Jelly, Squash, Juice, Sauce, Chutney, Pickles etc. at nominal charges.
To impart training on home scale preservation of fruits and vegetables for 1 days, 3 days and 6 days to the ladies, housewives through various organization like Mahila samity, SHG, College girls etc. specially in rural areas (Dairly processing comes under 1 day training). 
To train personals to start small scale cottage industries in fruits and vegetables for self employment. The duration of these training will be of 7 to 15 days. 
To provide certificates to the trained personals so that they can start their own enterprise.


Eligibility Criteria:
- To impart training on home scale preservation of fruits and vegetables for 1 days, 3 days and 6 days to the ladies, housewives through various organization like Mahila samity, SHG, College girls etc. specially in rural areas (Dairly processing comes under 1 day training). 
- To train personals to start small scale cottage industries in fruits and vegetables for self employment. The duration of these training will be of 7 to 15 days. 
- To provide certificates to the trained personals so that they can start their own enterprise.
Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana” was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh to provide incentives and encouragement to livestock Owners for rearing good quality high yielding animals.
**Implementation Strategy:**

  - Funds will be released to the Controlling Officers as per Physical Targets fixed for each district.
  - Under the scheme, cattle/buffaloes yielding more than 15 Kg or more per day as peak yield will be recorded.
  - Milk Recording will be done at the veterinary Hospital/Dispensaries of the Animal Husbandry Department.
  - The Milk Recording can be carried out at any time during the lactation period.
  - The prize will be admissible to a maximum of two animals per farmer.
  - The recording of milk production would be done by a committee consisting of:

        o	Veterinary Officer of the area.
        o	Veterinary Pharmacist/GPVA of the concerned institution area.
        o	Representative of the local body to be verified by the concerned Senior Veterinary Officer.

  - Milk production shall be recorded for four consecutive timings (Morning and Evening) and an average of three milkings would be counted for the calculation of the peak yield.
  - Detail of all eligible animals duly verified by the Senior Veterinary Officer will be submitted to the concerned deputy Director (AH/B) for distribution of Prizes money.
  - A cash prize of ₹1000/- per Cattle Buffaloes will be given to animals giving 15 liters or more milk per day. Prizes will be transferred to the bank account of the selected owners.
  - Male calves born to these high-yielding dams can be procured and reared at sperm stations.

Benefits:
Livestock owners of Cattle/Buffaloes giving 15 liters or more milk per day will be awarded a cash prize of ₹1000/- per Cow/Buffalo.
The prize will be admissible to a maximum of two animals per farmer.
Prizes will be transferred to the bank account of the selected owners.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
2.	The beneficiary/livestock owner of Cattle/Buffaloes giving 15 liters or more milk per day is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Scheme For Subsidy On Interest For Establishment Of 1 To 20 Milch Animal Farm
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Subsidy on Interest for Establishment of 1 to 20 Milch Animal Farm for the State Cattle Breeders” was started by the Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, all the eligible farmers/cattle breeders of Gujarat State can purchase 1 to 20 animals as per their need and capacity to maintain. The eligible beneficiary can get an interest subsidy @ 12 % interest on a bank loan amount for 5 years if he/she has obtained a loan for setting up the unit in the current financial year 2023-24 through a nationalized bank or a financial institution approved by the Reserve Bank of India.
            It also provides good-quality organic manure for improving crop fertility &amp; crop yields. Dung is also used as fuel for domestic purposes. The surplus fodder agricultural by-products are utilized by animals &amp; converted into value-added products viz. Milk, Meat, etc.

Benefits:
The beneficiary can purchase 1 to 20 Milch animals (Any dairy animal cow & buffalo) at a subsidized rate as per their need and capacity to maintain.
The beneficiary can get an interest subsidy up to a maximum of 12% on the unit cost of the animal or the unit loan advanced by the bank for the purchase of the animal, whichever is lower, will be available for a period of five years.
Note 01:
 The amount of interest subvention will be deposited in the beneficiary's loan account in the form of a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in installments. There will be no cash assistance for any of the beneficiaries.
Note 02:
 The interest calculated on the actual interest, subject to a maximum of 12% interest, whichever is less, shall be payable under the said scheme at the rate fixed by the State Government on the price of the animal or on the interest paid by the bank on the animal, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
   1. Only one member of the family should be the beneficiary of the scheme.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be available to all the farmers of Gujarat State.
   1. The applicant will be eligible for assistance only if he has obtained a loan for setting up the unit in the current financial year 2023-24 through a nationalized bank or a financial institution approved by the Reserve Bank of India.

**Note 01:** The land should be owned by a member of the family or a beneficiary of the scheme.
**Note 02:** The grant made under this Act may not be used for any other purpose and shall be paid annually.
**Note 03:** The scheme shall provide for the establishment of a unit of livestock (cows and buffaloes) by obtaining a certificate from the Animal Husbandry Authority.
Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The main objective of this scheme is to provide quick benefits for the welfare of the disabled to all the schemes of the disability sector run by the state government. To increase awareness towards the disabled, to ensure their rights while empowering them physically, socially, educationally and economically.
For the operation of Sambal, a provision of 100 percent amount is made by the state government. Similarly, for the participation of the state in the schemes of the National Trust, the necessary supplementary grant amount is given by the state government under this scheme to the beneficiaries.

Benefits:
A loan of up to Rs.2.00 lakh will be given for self-employment. 
The scholarship will be given for teaching in special schools, the rate of which will be less than the rate given to non-disabled people. 
In very special cases, the rate of grant and state grant in schemes of National Trust will be payable according to the needs of the scheme and the specific beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The age limit will be 18-60 years for self-employment loans and more than 5 years for artificial limbs and equipment.
1. In very special cases, a grant will be payable in all cases covered by multiple disabilities and judgments and there will be no restriction on the limit of income, age etc.
1. The age limit of the student for the special school will be 6-18 years.
1. For shelter home (Ashiyana / Saket), the minimum age limit of the beneficiary (male/female) will be 18 years.
Shaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Getting an education is the basic right of the child. Even today there are many students in our country who are unable to get an education due to their weak economic condition. For all these students, the government operates various types of scholarship schemes.

1. This scheme will be the educational scholarship scheme of the Madhya Pradesh Labor Welfare Board.
1.  This scheme will be applicable to the workers/employees working in those institutions/establishments of the state which are governed by M.P. The Labor Welfare Fund comes under the Act 1982 and the Board receives contributions from them regularly.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the scholarship amount fixed for each class is provided by the board to the students studying in  Class 5th to 12th, Graduation, Post Graduation, ITI, Polytechnic, PGDCA, DCA (Computer Course), B.E., M.B.B.S. M.Sc.
The scholarship amount will be paid by the student by e-payment through the Regional Office after the approval of the Welfare Commissioner as per the bank details given along with the application.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The parents of the applicant must be working in a factory or institution established in Madhya Pradesh under the Labor Welfare Fund Act 1982.
1. Only 2 children in a family are eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
1. Children of officers and employees in managerial capacities working in institutions cannot be benefited from this regime.
Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The Department of Education introduced a scheme named &quot;**Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme**&quot;. Its aim is to provide financial aid to students to complete their higher education. In this scheme, the students can avail loans of up to ₹4 lakhs at minimal interest rates. They can utilize these funds for financing courses like B.Sc, B.A, B.Tech, or MBBS. This scheme is specifically for all those students who are interested in pursuing higher education but due to lack of financial resources, they are not able to pursue the same.

Benefits:
The eligible students will get the following benefits under this scheme:-
A maximum loan amount of ₹4 lakh.
Loan can be availed for polytechnic, technical and general courses.
This assistance may be utilized for purchasing of books and laptops or pay any kind of fees.
Repayment of the loan starts once the course has been completed and student have secured a job.
The interest rate of the loan is 1% for Divyang, transgender, and girl students.
The recovery procedures are flexible since the loan is government-owned. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar state and should be at least 25 years.
   1. The applicant must have passed the class 12th.
   1. The applicant must get admission to a course in an authorized institute.
   1. The applicant must complete the entire course.
Gatidhara Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Gatidhara Scheme” was launched by the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal in August 2014 for employment of registered unemployed youth of the State in the transport sector. The Gatidhara scheme was outlined by the Finance Minister in the budget in February. Families with a monthly income of ₹25000/- or less would qualify for financial support under the scheme. The transport department will interview applicants and draw up a list of eligible candidates. The labor department would provide the money, but the scheme would be implemented by the transport department. The objective of the scheme is to generate self-employment in the Urban and Rural areas of the state through the promotion of transport services.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the subsidy @ 30% of the ex-showroom price of the vehicle subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/- will be provided to the beneficiary for purchasing any commercial vehicle.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in the Employment Bank of Labour Department, GOWB.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 25 years to 45 years (Relaxation 5 years for SC/ST & 3 years for OBC).
1. The family income of the applicant should be less than ₹25000/- per month.
1. More than one member of the same family is not eligible.
Subsidy Scheme On Establishment Of - 25 Kadaknath/R.I.R. Birds Unit To Scheduled Tribes
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme on Establishment of - 25 Kadaknath / R.I.R. Birds Unit to Scheduled Tribes” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to provide employment, nutritious diet and to raise the income of Scheduled Tribe People of the society of Gujarat State. Under this scheme, the beneficiary will be given 25 R.I.R birds unit and a subsidy will be given 75% of the unit cost of the scheme (maximum ₹4500/- in the form of birds and poultry feed).
**Terms and conditions of the scheme:-**

  - The eligible applications will be sanctioned by the Regional Joint Director.
  - The beneficiary will have to manage to keep the birds safe during night hours.
  - As and when birds get infected, they should be given treatment immediately.
  - As and when the Government officer visits the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement.
  - In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years.
  - In all terms and conditions, the final authority will be the Director of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.

Benefits:
1.	The beneficiary will be given 25 R.I.R birds unit along with poultry feed.
2.	The Subsidy will be given 75% of the unit cost of the scheme (maximum ₹4500/- in the form of birds and poultry feed).
3.	Under the scheme, the birds will be given vaccination regularly.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of Scheduled Tribe people of the society of Gujarat State.
1. The beneficiary will have to provide income proof and a caste certificate along with application.
1. Females and beneficiaries below poverty line will be given priority.
1. The beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training.
Maintenance Allowance To Backward Class Students Under Training In Sainik Schools
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme “Maintenance Allowance to Backward Class Students Under Training in Sainik School” is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. VJNT and SBC students are paid maintenance so that a maximum number of students can be admitted to Sainik School with a view to seeking admission in N.D.A.
The State Government introduced in 2003-04 the scheme to create self-employment for unemployed youths and students of VJNT and SBC who apply for Vocational Training. He will be given Vocational Training in Government I.T.I and undergo short-duration vocational training courses. The short-duration vocational courses will enable the youths to create their own employment in the service sector.

Benefits:
The training fees ₹400/- to ₹2400/- (as per course) are paid to the concerned I.T.I. 
After completion of training, one Tool Kit of ₹1000/- is provided to the trainee through the concerned Govt. I.T.I.


Eligibility Criteria:
1)	The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2)	The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
3)	The applicant should belong to Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, or Special Backward Class.
4)	The applicant should be studying in Classes 5th to 12th.
5)	The applicant should be studying in a Sainik School recognized/approved by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
6)	The applicant should not already be availing the benefits of the scheme.
Incentive To Owners Of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf Through Pure Breeding In Indigenous Cow
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Incentive to Owners of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. The objective of this scheme is to avoid a decrease in the number of local pure breeds of Cow namely Gir and Kankrej and increase it to be properly maintained in the state.

Benefits:
1.	The incentive of ₹3,000/- will be given to owners of a female calf born through Artificial Insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows.
2.	The incentive/assistance shall be given once per year for one calf per beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
   1. The applicant should be the owner of a female calf born through artificial insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows.
   1. The age of the calf should not be more than 11 months as of the date of the online application.
   1. The benefit of this scheme is eligible once per year for a maximum of one calf per beneficiary.
Legal Aid To Scheduled Castes And Vimukat Jatis Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Legal Aid to Scheduled Castes and Vimukat Jatis Scheme” was launched by the Department of Welfare of Schedule Castes and Backward Classes, Haryana on 13th February 1961. The scheme is a 50:50 sharing basis scheme of the Government of India/State Government. Under the scheme, this department provides Legal Aid to the member of Scheduled Caste and Vimukat Jatis for defending and Instituting the following cases:

   1. Criminal cases instituted on Private complaints including security proceedings: under chapter VIII of the Codes of Criminal Procedure 1898. Instituted on such complaints.
   1. Cases of ejectment from land and other immovable property.
   1. Cases of recovery of rent by landlords.
   1. Cases pertaining to Khasra Girdawaris
   1. Cases pertaining to the deposit of rent with a Revenue Officer	when a landlord refuses to receive or grant a receipt for any rent payable in money when tendered to him or when there is a doubt as to the person entitled to receive rent payable in cash.
   1. Cases pertaining to correction of Khasra Girdawaries by Land Lords.
   1. Cases involving a claim to the right to the way of usage.
   1. Cases involving forcible removal of dung heaps.
   1. Cases involving claims for compensation for harassment caused on account of observance of untouchability denial of drinking water or denial of entry into Temple or hostel etc.
   1. Cases involving the share of Siri, Sanjhies, or Seepidars in the Agriculture produce.
   1. Cases involving reservation a claim for damages under the Law of Torts instituted by the husbands or parents or women of girls abducted or enticed away.
   1. Cases involving, reservation in services are either filed by the Scheduled castes/Vimukat Jatis/ Tapriwas Employees in the court.

Execution of agreement by a member of Scheduled Castes (&amp; Vimukat Jatis) to whom legal aid is granted in all cases in which legal aid is granted to any person under these rules an agreement in writing shall be taken from such person that any sum recovered by such person from the other party as compensation, damages or costs shall be paid by him to Government reimbursement of the costs incurred by it and only the balance if any remaining after that shall be retained by such person.

Benefits:
An amount of ₹22000/- is paid to the member of Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis for defending his/her cases relating to the Land, Rent, etc. pending in the court.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana State.
2.	The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Vimukat Jatis of Haryana State to avail of the benefits of the scheme.
Chief Minister Ekal Nari Samman Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Under this scheme, a pension amount is given to all the divorced, widowed or abandoned women of Rajasthan so that they can easily bear the expenses of their house. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial help to women so that they do not face difficulties in leading a normal life.

Benefits:
From 18 to 55 years old: Rs. 500/- per month.
From 55 to 60 years: Rs. 750/- per month.
From 60 to 75 years: 1000/- per month.
Above the age of 75 years: 1500/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant's age should be 18 years or more.
1. A native of the Rajasthan state.
1. A widow/abandoned/divorced woman who does not have any source of regular income of her own for subsistence. (or)
1. Annual income from all sources should be less than Rs. 48,000/-.
Scheme For Study In Abroad
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Rajasthan State government has started a scheme for girls students. Under this scheme, the state provides an opportunity to the girl students, who get the first three positions in the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education,  to get graduate-level education in abroad for four years. 
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   1. The names of the first 6 girl students studying in government schools have been sent by the Board of Secondary Education to the Director, Department of Secondary Education by July 15.
   1. In the merit list received by the Director, Secondary Education Department, a consent letter will be obtained from the father/ guardian giving complete information about this scheme to the parents of the first three girl students.
   1. If consent/agreement is not given by the guardian of any of these selected girl students, then this exercise will be completed one by one by selecting the remaining girl students from the list received from the Board of Secondary Education.
   1. The facility for preparation of pre-admission examination etc. is available in the state capital Jaipur only. For this, the student will have to prepare for SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) by taking admission in class 11 in any school located in Jaipur. 
   1. Such talented girl students will be provided a special facility of accommodation in the Girls Hostel of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, on the basis of the consent of the students/ parents, by the State Government. 
   1. If the student does not want to take advantage of this facility and arranges accommodation at her own level, then she will be free to do so.
   1. Expenses on coaching and registration for SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) examination will be borne by the state government per student on the basis of actual expenditure.

Benefits:
A maximum of Rs. 30,000 for coaching and up to Rs.50,000 for registration for SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) examination will be borne by the state government per student on the basis of actual expenditure.
An amount of Rs. 25 thousand will be given to each girl student for submitting an application form for admission to a foreign university. 
After the acceptance of the application by the foreign university, full accommodation facility of the university will be given and the economy class fare will also be provided to meet the parent once a year 
 A maximum amount of up to Rs.10.00 lakh per year will be spent on all the items on each student in the 4-year course.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant girl should be among the first three girls at the state level studying in class 10th government school of Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan. 
1. The girl students securing the first three positions are given the opportunity to pursue graduate-level education abroad
Financial Assistance To Destitute Children Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Destitute Children Scheme (FADCS)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana in the year 1984. This is a state scheme under which parents/guardians of children up to the age of 21 years who are deprived of parental support or care by reason of death, continued absence from the home of father for the last 2 years, or father/mother has been sentenced to imprisonment for a period not less than one year or physical or mental incapacity of a parent, are paid financial assistance subject to the maximum for two children of one family as per eligibility criteria laid down in the scheme.
          Initially the rate of financial assistance of ₹200/- per month per child w.e.f. 01.03.2009. The rate of pension under this scheme is ₹500/- per month per child from January 2014, ₹700/- w.e.f. 01-11-2016, ₹ 900/- w.e.f. 01-11-2017, ₹1100/- w.e.f. 01-11-2018, ₹1350/- w.e.f. 01.01.2020, ₹1600/- w.e.f. 01.04.2021 and ₹1850/- (one child) w.e.f. 01.04.2023.

Benefits:
Rate of Allowance:
 ₹1850/- per month per child subject to the maximum for two children of one family.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Domicile of Haryana and residing in Haryana State.
2.	A child under twenty-one years of age.
3.	Income of parents/guardians from all sources should not exceed ₹2, 00,000/- per annum.
4.	Children have been deprived of parental support or care for the following reasons:
•	Reason of Death or;
•	Continued absence from home of his father for the last 2 years, or;
•	Father/Mother has been sentenced to imprisonment for a period not less than one year, or;
•	Physical/Mental incapacity of the Parent.