pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Motorcycle Taxi Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Motorcycle Taxi Yojana” was introduced by the Cooperative Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment among the residents of Uttarakhand by providing interest-free loans for purchasing motorcycles or scooters to operate as motorcycle taxis, thereby enhancing tourism connectivity and generating livelihood opportunities in the state.

Benefits:
The applicant will be provided an interest-free loan for a period of 2 years to purchase scooters or motorcycles for transporting tourists/travelers from one place to another at major tourist destinations. 
The loan will cover 75% of the total cost or ₹1.75 lakh per scooter/motorcycle, whichever is lower. The remaining 25% of the amount must be arranged by the applicant. 
An applicant can purchase a maximum of 10 scooters/motorcycles.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be at least 18 years old and not more than 55 years old.
   1. The applicant must possess a valid license issued by the Transport Department.
   1. The applicant must not be a defaulter of any financial or cooperative institution.
   1. The applicant must have a minimum CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau India Limited) score of 700 or above.
Maternity Financial Assistance (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Maternity Financial Assistance” scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to registered women construction workers during the maternity period. This assistance is admissible only for the birth of up to two children.

Benefits:
₹6,000/- per child (limited to a maximum of two children).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a woman construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. Financial assistance is admissible only for the birth of up to two children.
Procedure for Making Medical Certificate (for Certifying Disability)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Procedure for Making Medical Certificate” is implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to ensure that persons with disabilities can easily obtain authentic medical certification required to avail benefits under various social welfare schemes.

Benefits:
This certificate is essential to verify a person’s disability and to enable them to avail the benefits of various social welfare schemes such as pensions, scholarships, and reservations in employment.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a person with disabilities.
Akhil Bharatiya Samanvit Anusandhan Pariyojana - Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Akhil Bharatiya Samanvit Anusandhan Pariyojana” is implemented by the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to conduct research and improve important horticultural and forestry species, conserve their germplasm, provide improved seeds and saplings, and train farmers in using better techniques to enhance productivity.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, research is conducted on selected species, including their conservation and germplasm preservation, studying possibilities for species improvement, quality testing, distribution of plants, and providing training.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All farmers in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive the benefits.
Agricultural Investment Grant (in Case of Crop Damage of 33% or More)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Agricultural Investment Subsidy (in Case of Crop Damage of 33% or More)” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop losses of 33% or more due to natural calamities such as floods, heavy rainfall, drought, hailstorms, or other notified disasters.

Benefits:
Under this scheme:
₹8,500/- per hectare is provided for Agriculture, Horticulture, and Annual Crops in unirrigated areas. A minimum of ₹1,000/- is payable.
₹17,000/- per hectare is provided for Areas with Assured Irrigation. The minimum amount of assistance payable to any farmer will be ₹2,000/-.
For Evergreen Crops - ₹22,500/- per hectare is admissible for all types of evergreen crops. The minimum amount payable is ₹2,500/-.
₹6,000/- per hectare is payable to Sericulture Farmers.
₹7,000/- per hectare is payable for eri, mulberry and tussar crops.
A minimum assistance of ₹1,000/- is payable for Munga crops.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident farmer of Uttarakhand engaged in agricultural activities within the state.
1. The financial assistance will be applicable only for the area actually sown with crops.
Financial Assistance for Natural Disaster
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Natural Disaster” was introduced by the Department of Revenue, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide timely financial assistance and relief to individuals and families affected by natural calamities, helping them recover from losses to life, property, and livelihood.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, in case of any loss due to a natural calamity, financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- is sanctioned by the Tehsildar, up to ₹50,000/- by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and above ₹50,000/- by the District Magistrate.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2.	The applicant or their family must have been affected by a natural disaster.
Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme), 2024, is a Government of India initiative to boost industrial growth, investment, and employment in the North-Eastern Region (NER) states by offering substantial financial incentives, capital subsidies, and interest subventions for new and expanding manufacturing and service sector businesses, aiming to create a robust industrial ecosystem with simplified processes and support for innovation and skill development.

Benefits:
Capital Investment Incentive (CII) -  30% of the eligible P&M in Zone A and 50% in Zone B.
Capital Interest Subvention (CIS) - 3% interest subvention in Zone A and 5% in Zone B for a period of 7 years. 
Manufacturing & Services Linked Incentive (MSLI) - All eligible units of Zone A & Zone B will be granted MSLI equal to 100% of the Net payment of GST, i.e. GST Paid less Input Tax Credit, for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of commencement of commercial production/operation or till the validity of the scheme whichever is earlier.


Eligibility Criteria:
As per detailed scheme guidelines including minimum investment, legal entity status, fulfilling requirements viz. registered lease dead, GST details, various reports such as DPR, BAR etc.
Bhesaj Krishi Vikas Yojana (Herbal Cultivation Programme)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Bhesaj Krishi Vikas Yojana” is implemented by the Bhesaj Vikas Ikai, Uttarakhand, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote the cultivation of medicinal and herbal plants (Jadi-Buti) among local farmers and unemployed youth, providing sustainable employment and improving their economic well-being.

Benefits:
From the cultivation of medicinal plants, the following estimated profits can be earned:
Kuth species:
 ₹1,000/- per nali per year
Kutki species:
 ₹660/- per nali per year
Big Cardamom species:
 ₹1,120/- per nali per year (from the fourth year onwards)
Sarpagandha species:
 ₹1,200/- per nali per year
Tejpata species:
 ₹1,200/- per nali per year (after ten years)
This cultivation provides additional employment to farmers and strengthens their economic condition.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be unemployed.
   1. The applicant must have at least five Nali of land available.
   1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar card.
   1. The applicant must be interested in obtaining employment opportunities through herbal cultivation.
Vegetable Area Expansion
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Vegetable Area Expansion” scheme is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote and expand vegetable cultivation across the state by providing seasonal vegetable seeds to farmers at a 50% subsidy.

Benefits:
To promote vegetable production, seasonal vegetable seeds are provided to farmers at a 50% subsidy. Farmers are required to apply approximately two months before planting seasonal vegetables.
For example, if a packet of bottle gourd seeds costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to receive the seeds for ₹100/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
1. The maximum land area allowed under the scheme is 2 hectares.
Spice Area Expansion
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Spice Area Expansion” scheme is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote and expand the cultivation of high-value spices such as ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic among farmers by providing quality seeds and tubers at a subsidized rate, thereby increasing spice production and enhancing farmers’ income in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
To promote spice cultivation among farmers, spice seeds and tubers (ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic) are provided at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, up to ₹15,000/- per hectare. These seeds are available for a maximum of 4 hectares of land.
For example, if 1 kg of ginger costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- to the concerned Horticulture Mobile team  Center, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to obtain the tuber for ₹100/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
Refinance Scheme for Acquisition of ISO 9000 Certification for SSI Unit (ISO 9000)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Refinance Scheme for Acquisition of ISO 9000 Certification for SSI Unit (ISO 9000)" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist the existing industrial concerns in the SSI sector for the expenses on consultancy, documentation, audit, certification fees, equipment, and calibrating instruments required would be taken into account for determining the loan requirement. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
The need-based loan under the scheme would be provided for meeting the expenditure on Consultancy, Documentation, Audit, Certification Fees, Equipment and Calibrating Instruments.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The scheme is applicable to the existing industrial concerns in the SSI sector.
- The concern must have a good record of past performance and sound financial position.
- The concern should have been in operation for a period of atleast four years.
- The concern should have earned profit and / or declared dividend during the preceding two financial years.
- The concern should not be in default to institution / banks in payment of their dues and
- The concern should have been exporting their products directly or indirectly or have plans to manufacture products for exports.
Financial Assistance for Setting Up of Cold Storage
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Financial Assistance for Setting Up of Cold Storage" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist the Proprietary/Partnership Concerns, Public/Private Limited Companies, Co-operative Societies, Market Committees, Boards, and Agro Industries Corporations. The assistance is provided for setting up of Cold Storage facilities. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Loan Limit:
 Minimum of ₹2,50,00,000/- and maximum as applicable to term loans.
Loan Purpose:
 For setting up of Cold Storage facilities.
Repayment:
 8 years including moratorium period of 2 years.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to the Proprietary/Partnership Concerns, Public/Private Limited Companies, Co-operative Societies, Market Committees, Boards, and Agro Industries Corporations.
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Purna Aahaara for Children (6 months - 5 years)
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Purna Aahaara for Children (6 month - 5 years)” scheme is a component under the &quot;Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)&quot; scheme, implemented by the Department of Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme follows a community-based approach for the management of acute malnutrition and aims to provide nutritional support to Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children. Purna Aahaara is an initiative erstwhile Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programme.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided Take Home Ration (THR) of 3 kg per month, along with 30 eggs per month, for a duration of 112 days from the date of enrollment.
Note:
 Parents and caregivers are requested to have their children's growth monitored at Anganwadi Centre (AWCs) and take special care of them.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
1. The beneficiary must be a child aged between 6 months and 5 years.
1. The child must be identified as Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) by an Anganwadi Worker or ICDS functionary.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Fish Seed Stocking - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Fish 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 for fish seed stocking, including transportation costs, is provided to beneficiaries from Scheduled Tribes involved in inland fisheries.
> **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 freshwater 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:
The 100% assistance is provided to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries for the cost of fish seed including transportation under the Fish Seed Stocking component.
Validity:
 Minimum 1 year required before reclaiming benefits under this component again.


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 should be above 18 years.
1. The beneficiary fisherman must have his/her own bank account.
1. The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Fish Seed Rearing - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Fish Seed Rearing” 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, financial assistance is provided for fish seed rearing to Scheduled Tribe fishermen, individuals, and other eligible inland fisheries units.
> **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:
Rearing from spawn to fry:
 The beneficiary will receive ₹90/- per 1,000 numbers. with a minimum 30% recovery. Each beneficiary will be allocated 3,00,000 spawn, and the rearing time will be 30 days.
Rearing from fry to fingerlings:
 The beneficiary will receive ₹260/- per 1,000 numbers. with a minimum 35% recovery. Each beneficiary will be allocated 2,00,000 fry, and the rearing time will be 60 days.
Rearing from spawn to fingerlings:
 The beneficiary will receive ₹460/- per 1,000 numbers. with a minimum 12% recovery. Each beneficiary will be allocated 5,00,000 spawn, and the rearing time will be 90 days.
Frequency of Disbursement:
 The benefits can be reclaimed after a minimum of 1 year.



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 Tribe community.
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.
Scheme for Purchase of 4 Wheeler for Own Use
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Scheme for Purchase of 4 Wheeler for Own Use" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist Qualified Personnel in Medicine, Management, Accountancy, Engineering, Architecture, etc. and Good Borrowers of the Corporation (Industrial Units) for purchase of New Four Wheeler Vehicle (Air Conditioned or Non-air-conditioned) for own use. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Loan Limit:
 Upto 75% of the cost of vehicle.
Interest Concession:
 1% for Good Borrowers of ‘A’ category and 0.5% for ‘B’ category.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to Qualified Personnel in Medicine, Management, Accountancy, Engineering, Architecture, etc. and Good Borrowers of the Corporation (Industrial Units).
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children (6 months - 3 years)
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Nutrition for Severely Underweight and Moderately Acute Malnourished Children (6 months – 3 years)” scheme is a component under the &quot;Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)&quot; scheme, introduced by the Department of Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to improve child nutrition outcomes, with a specific focus on providing nutritional support to Severely Underweight (SUW) and Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) children aged between 6 months and 3 years.

Benefits:
Monthly entitlements for SUW & MAM children in the 6 months to 3 years category for a period of 75 days will be as follows:
Sl. No.
Type of Take Home Ration (THR)
Quantity
1
Type of Chhatua to be decided
Quantity to be finalised
2
Besan-Atta Premix
500 gram
3
Banana
10 pieces
4
Eggs
16 pieces
Date of delivery:
 Modified Chhatua & Besan Atta Premix will be provided to the beneficiaries at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) on the 1st of every month.
Other services: 
Growth monitoring at AWCs,  home visits of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) counselling sessions will also be provided.
Duration of coverage: 
75 days from the date of enrollment. After graduating to normal category, the child will continue to get Take Home Ration under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) programme.
During this period (i.e.) from the day of enrolment, regular SNP entitlements will be discontinued.
Regular growth monitoring and medical examination of all SUW & MAM children will be undertaken monthly during the VHSND by Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) and on the event of any medical complications child needs to be referred to the Community Health Centre (CHС).
If the child has not graduated to normal category or cured even after 75 days of enrolment, the child may be referred to the nearest CHC and based on the suggestion from the doctor, the child can be again enrolled under MSPY for one more cycle only.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
1. The beneficiary must be a child aged between 6 months and 3 years.
1. The child must be identified as Severely Underweight (SUW) or Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) by the Anganwadi Worker or ICDS functionary.
Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of New Hotel or Mini Resort of Standard Category
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of New Hotel or Mini Resort of Standard Category" was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% against fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,00,000/-. The applicant must invest a minimum capital expenditure of ₹2,00,00,000/- and ensure the availability of a minimum of air-conditioned lettable rooms (25 for hotels or 10 for resorts). The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted within one year from the date of commencement of operation.

Benefits:
The scheme offers a Capital Investment Subsidy of 15% against the fixed Capital Investment.
The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹50,00,000/-.
Conditions
It is mandatory for the unit to run for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
The unit must submit a self-declaration on or before the 15th of April every year regarding the continuous operation of the unit.
If the unit closes within 1 year from the date of receipt of subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
If the unit closes within 2 years from the date of receipt of subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
If the unit closes within 3 years from the date of receipt of subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must establish a new Hotel or Mini Resort of Standard category.
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹2,00,00,000/- as approved by the department.
- The applicant must ensure the Hotel has a minimum of 25 air-conditioned lettable rooms.
- The applicant must ensure the Resort has a minimum of 10 air-conditioned lettable rooms.
- The applicant must mandatorily provide employment to 70% residents of Madhya Pradesh for new Standard hotels.
- The applicant must submit the application for subsidy within 1 year from the date of commencement of operation.
- The applicant must ensure the investment made prior to 3 years from the date of commencement of operation is not included in the capital subsidy calculation.
Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana” is a Scholarship Scheme by the Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to school and college students in the form of scholarships. The scheme provides scholarships of upto ₹2,400/- per month to the students from IRDP/BPL Families bonafide in Himachal Pradesh, and pursuing their study in Government / Government Aided Institutions in Himachal Pradesh.

Benefits:
Rates of Scholarship (per annum)
Class 9th & 10th: Boys: ₹ 300/-, Girls: ₹ 600/-.
Class 11th & 12th: Boys: ₹ 800/-, Girls: ₹ 800/-.
College/University (Day Scholar):  Boys: ₹ 1,200/-, Girls: ₹ 1,200/-.
College/University (Hostelers): Boys: ₹ 2,400/-, Girls: ₹ 2,400/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a bonafide of Himachal Pradesh.


- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should belong to an Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP) Family.
- The applicant should be studying at the 9th to University Level.
- The applicant should be pursuing their study in Government / Government Aided Institutions in Himachal Pradesh.
- The applicant should have a Bank Account.
Capital Investment Subsidy For Creation of Infrastructure Along With Installation of Equipment To Establish Film Studio, Film Making, Museum, Aquarium, Theme Park
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Capital Investment Subsidy For Creation of Infrastructure Along With Installation of Equipment To Establish Film Studio, Film Making, Museum, Aquarium, Theme Park" was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% on fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹5,00,00,000/-, to encourage the establishment of niche tourism projects. The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹1,00,00,000/- as approved by the department to be eligible for this specific subsidy. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, and applications for this scheme are accepted online through the state's investment portal.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will receive a subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment approved by the department.
The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹5,00,00,000/-.
Conditions
It is mandatory for the unit to operate for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding the continuous operation of the unit on or before the 15th of April every year.
If the unit closes within 1 year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
If the unit closes within 2 years of receiving the subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
If the unit closes within 3 years of receiving the subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.
Any unit claiming Investment Promotion Assistance is not entitled to capital subsidy under this policy.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must establish a new project in one of the following categories: Film Studio, Film Making, Museum, Aquarium, or Theme Park.
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹1,00,00,000/- as approved by the department.
- The applicant must ensure the project falls within the definition of "Tourism Projects" as determined by the Tourism Department.
- The applicant must be a legal entity such as a Public/Private Limited Company, Partnership Firm, Proprietary Concern, or other registered legal entity.
- The applicant must submit the application for the capital subsidy within one year from the date of commencement of operation.
- The applicant must maintain the investment made prior to 3 years from the date of commencement of operation for calculating the capital subsidy.
- The applicant must not have claimed capital subsidy/investment promotion assistance for the same project from any other category under the policy.
Dulari Kanya
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
Announced on 15th August 2016 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, “Dulari Kanya” is a scheme for the girl child by the Directorate of Family Welfare, Department of Health & Family Welfare of the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to end the preference between male and female child, encouragement of institutional delivery, immunization of children, to end child marriage and overall empowerment of females in all spheres of their life. An amount of ₹ 20,000/- shall be deposited in the fixed deposit Bank Account (Minor Account) of the girl child born in any Government Hospital or Government recognised private hospital. Maturity amount can be withdrawn by the beneficiary on attaining the age of 18 years, which would be subject to verification by the concerned DMO of the respective districts.

Benefits:
An amount of ₹ 20,000/- shall be deposited in the fixed deposit Bank Account (Minor Account) of the girl child born in any Government Hospital or Government recognised private hospital. 
Maturity amount can be withdrawn by the beneficiary on attaining the age of 18 years, which would be subject to verification by the concerned DMO of the respective districts.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The girl child should be born in a Government Hospital or Government recognized private hospital in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
1. The father/guardian should belong to a schedule tribe Arunachal Pradesh or a domicile resident of Arunachal Pradesh or possess a household residential certificate.
1. The scope of the scheme is restricted to a maximum of first two live girl child.
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
&quot;Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana&quot; is a Financial Assistance Scheme launched by the Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Odisha. The scheme was launched as an endeavor to make higher education inclusive and to increase the gross enrollment ratio. The scheme aims to further widen the access to higher education to the students belonging to under privileged sections of society, which in turn shall benefit immensely the students of said strata of society. The objective of the scheme is to extend financial assistance to the students of under privileged sections for pursuing Graduation and Post-Graduation courses in the State of Odisha on an annual basis. It is anticipated that the scheme will lead to their access to higher education. The assistance will be offered on means basis to General, OBC, SC/ST, SEBC/EBC category students. The selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹ 20,000 per annum.

Benefits:
The annual Financial assistance will be ₹ 20,000/- for pursuing both Graduate and Post Graduate courses.
The student can avail of financial assistance under this scheme even if the student is in receipt of financial assistance under other schemes.
The financial assistance shall be limited to the normal duration of the course and will be given each year till the completion of the course.

Eligibility Criteria:
1) The student should belong to any of the following categories of families:
a)	HIV/AIDS-affected family (either father or mother or both).
b)	Households Without Shelter.
c)	Destitute / Living on Alms.
d)	Manual Scavengers.
c)     Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
f)	Legally released Bonded Labourers.
g)	Single Mother Family (a mother who has a dependent child or dependent children and who is widowed, divorced, or unmarried).
2)	He/ She should be a Permanent Resident of Odisha.
3)	The student should have been enrolled for graduate/postgraduate courses ((Non-Technical/Technical/Professional) on a regular mode from the Colleges/ Institutes/ Universities in the State of Odisha recognized by the State Government.
4)	The income of the household from all sources should be less than ₹ 10,000/- per month.
Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “**Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojna**” was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh for all those students of the State for availing of educational loans from any Bank for pursuing professional/technical courses and higher education courses from recognized Institutions in India. The scheme shall be applicable for educational loans disbursed from the academic year 2016-17 starting from 1st April 2016 irrespective of the date of sanction of the education loan.
> **Objective:**

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support in the form of interest subsidy on Educational Loans availed from Banks by Himachali Students for pursuing Higher Education in India and Abroad.

Benefits:
Under this Scheme, Interest subsidy is admissible from any bank on an education loan availed up to the maximum of ₹10 lakhs.
Interest subsidy to the extent of 4% per annum on education loans will be allowed.
Note: 
Interest subsidy will be provided on interest charged on eligible education loan accounts during the repayment/ holiday/ moratorium period i.e. course period plus moratorium period of a maximum of one year.  

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should be a Bonafide Himachali.
   1. The students of the State who avail of educational loans from any Bank for pursuing professional/technical courses and higher education courses from recognized Institutions in India are eligible to apply under this scheme.
   1. The interest subsidy shall be available to eligible students only if no other interest subsidy on education Loans is availed under any other scheme of the State Government/Government of India.
Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship For Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship for Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, differently abled students pursuing Degrees, and PG courses through Open Universities, distance education, or Private registration (Universities inside Kerala) are eligible to apply for scholarships. The scholarship is being provided for meeting the expenses of Registration fee, Course fee, Tuition fee, Exam fee, Purchase of books, study materials, etc. Further, financial assistance will be granted only for the duration of the course concerned.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the scholarship is given to eligible students for meeting the expenses of Registration fees, Course fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, Purchase of books, study materials, etc.
The amount of assistance is provided up to a maximum of ₹10,000/-.
Note:
 Financial assistance will be granted only for the duration of the course concerned.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
   1. The applicant should be a differently abled student.
   1. The differently abled students pursuing Degrees, PG courses through Open universities, Distance education, or through Private registration (Universities inside Kerala) are eligible to apply for scholarships.
   1. The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
   1. Only those students who are appearing for the exam each year will be eligible for further financial assistance.

**Note 01:** The grant of scholarship in further subjects will be based on the assessment of the student&#39;s academic progress during the course concerned. If the course is stopped midway, the eligibility for financial assistance will be lost. 
**Note 02:** If there are more applicants, priority will be given based on qualifying marks.
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana 
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana", is a Scholarship Scheme by the Department of Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. In this scheme, a scholarship of ₹11,000/-per annum is awarded to the top 100 Girls and top 100 Boys students belonging to the Tribal Community of Himachal Pradesh, declared as such in the result of the Matric Examination conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala. The renewal in the 12th  Class/2nd Year of the course will be subject to satisfactory performance in internal examinations of the 11th Class/1st Year Course.

Benefits:
A total of 100 girls and 100 boys will receive ₹ 11,000 per annum for two years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a bona fide of Himachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a Student.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes Category.
1. The applicant should have passed Class 10th.
1. The applicant should be in the top 100 Girls or top 100 Boys students, as declared in the result of the Matric Examination conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.
1. The applicant should be studying in a recognized (including Professional / Technical) institution within or outside the State. 
1. The applicant should have a Bank Account.

**NOTE:** The renewal in the 10+2 Class / 2nd Year of course will be subject to satisfactory performance in internal examinations of the 10+1 Class / 1st Year Course.
Snehasanthwanam
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Government of Kerala has launched the “Snehasanthwanam” scheme under the Kerala Social Security Mission. The scheme acts as a relief measure for the Endosulfan victims in the state of Kerala. Under this scheme, financial assistance has been granted from December 2010 onwards to the Endosulfan victims. This scheme also aims to provide educational assistance to the Children of Endosulfan-affected families. In addition to this, Kerala Social Security Mission is now providing monthly assistance of ₹700/- per month to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹2200/- is given to the bedridden Endosulfan victims.
Financial assistance of ₹1700/- is given to such bedridden Endosulfan victims who are getting ₹300/- per month as a disability pension.
All other Endosulfan victims are given ₹1200/- based on the list furnished by the District Collector.
In addition to this, monthly assistance of ₹700/- is given to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme.
Educational assistance will be provided to the Children of Endosulfan affected families as under:
      a)	Children studying in buds school – ₹ 2000/-.
      b)	Children studying in Class 1st to 7th – ₹2000/-.
      c)	Children studying in Class 8th to 10th – ₹3000/-.
      d)	Children studying in Plus One and Plus Two – ₹4000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
1. The applicant should be an Endosulfan victim.
Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-II
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-II (SPYTiS-II)” is constituted for the purpose of providing financial and technical assistance to talented young students who have innovative ideas in scientific/technological pursuits. Under the scheme, students from polytechnic colleges and those admitted to undergraduate-level courses in colleges will be selected every year to do a science project. The selected students will be provided financial support for successfully completing the project.
      The grant will be released to the Head of the institution in which the students are enrolled after successful completion of the work, subject to submission of signed terms and conditions, final project report, Statement of Expenditure (SE,) and Utilization Certificate (UC). The grant shall be utilized only for the purpose for which it has been sanctioned. The awardees shall be requested to participate in a Science Talent Fair, Children Science Congress, or Kerala Science Congress organized by the  Kerala State Council for Science, Technology &amp; Environment (KSCSTE)to present their projects/findings.

Benefits:
Students who have innovative ideas in science & technology are enrolled in polytechnic colleges and undergraduate courses in colleges will be provided financial assistance up to ₹10,000/- for conducting projects.
Financial assistance will be provided to the host institution and the students have to work under the guidance/supervision of a teacher.
Awardees are encouraged to participate in the Science Talent Fair, National Children’s Science Congress, or Kerala Science Congress organized by KSCSTE to present their projects/findings.
The duration of the project is one year.
Under the scheme, no major equipment for research will be granted. Minor equipment, if found necessary, will be granted only to an institution in the State. In such a case, the budget for minor equipment shall be limited to 30% of the maximum eligible amount. Further, all permanent assets evolved from the project shall be the assets of the institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The students (maximum of 5 students per group) who are enrolled in polytechnic colleges and undergraduate level courses in colleges/universities (BSc level) of Kerala State can apply under the scheme.

**Note:** The maximum number of proposals to be forwarded from an institution shall be limited as follows:
•	10 from a college
•	4 from a college/university department
•	2 from a Principal Investigator from college
Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to visually impaired Advocates” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to visually impaired Advocates who are practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala. The applicant under this scheme shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc., and they are being paid a reader&#39;s allowance for a period of 10 years.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the Visually Impaired Advocates shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant of ₹3500/- for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc.
The Visually Impaired Advocates are also being paid a reader's allowance @ ₹5000/- per month for a period of 10 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
2.	The applicant should be a visually impaired Advocate.
3.	The applicant should be an advocate practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala.
4.	The combined annual income of the applicant and his/her family from all sources shall not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
**Note:** A person who becomes a reading assistant to advocates should at least pass the S.S.L.C. examination.
NEC Stipend And Book Grant Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Nagaland

Details:
The Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, offers the NEC Stipend and Book Grant Scheme for Nagaland domiciled students pursuing higher professional courses. The scheme is open to Scheduled Tribe and General category students. The number of stipends awarded each year depends on fund availability.
The scheme aims to promote national integration, global understanding, social responsibility, and encourage scientific, imaginative, and innovative thinking among students.

Benefits:
The selection of the students will mainly depend upon their academic performance and the need for the scholarship. 
The selected students will receive stipends and book grants for studies in India only.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Nagaland State.
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) or General category.
1. The applicant should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the last qualifying examination if belonging to the ST category.
1. The applicant should have secured a minimum of 75% marks in the last qualifying examination if belonging to the General category.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a Higher Professional course approved by the North Eastern Council (NEC).