pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Gramodhyog Vikas Kendra
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Launched in 2002, the scheme "Gramodhyog Vikas Kendra" by the Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide artisans an improved working environment and infrastructure facility at the village level. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹13,00,000/- per unit under various components and 100% assistance to registered Non-Governmental Organizations, cooperative societies, and registered trusts. To be eligible, the applicant must be a registered organization with 2 to 3 years working experience and have their own land of 1000 to 1200 square feet, which must be Non-Agricultural. The scheme is implemented by Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat. The applications for this scheme are accepted online via the e-Kutir portal.

Benefits:
Building Infrastructure:
 ₹10,00,000/- for Common Facility Center construction including office, godown, work-shed, and electric connection.
Assistance in Training and Design:
 ₹70,000/- for capacity building and design development.
Administrative Assistance:
 ₹40,000/- for administrative support.
Toolkit Assistance:
 ₹1,20,000/- for providing necessary tools and equipment.
Revolving Fund:
 ₹50,000/- for working capital support.
Marketing Assistance:
 ₹20,000/- for market promotion activities.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be one of the following:

a)  A Non-Governmental Organization registered under the Society Registration Act.
b)  A cooperative society registered under relevant cooperative legislation.
c)  A registered trust under applicable trust laws.

- The applicant must have 2 to 3 years of working experience in the relevant field.
- The applicant must have their own land of 1000 to 1200 square feet area.
- The applicant must ensure the land is Non-Agricultural in nature.
- The applicant must be able to manage a suitable site, building, raw materials, technical/administrative staff marketing.
- The applicant must be efficient in providing employment to at least 25 artisans under the activities of the village.
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance of Capital Investment Subsidy (Manufacturing Sector)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance of Capital Investment Subsidy (Manufacturing Sector)&quot; provides a capital investment subsidy to support MSMEs in the manufacturing sector.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Category of Taluka
Quantum of Incentive 
Category 1
25% of term loan amount upto ₹35,00,000/-; If the Eligible FCI is over ₹10,00,00,000/-, additional ₹10,00,000/- will be given.
Category 2
20% of term loan amount upto ₹30,00,000/-; If the Eligible FCI is over ₹10,00,00,000/-, additional ₹7,50,000/- will be given.
Category 3 & Municipal Corporation Areas
10% of term loan amount upto ₹15,00,000/-; If the Eligible FCI is over ₹10,00,00,000/-, additional ₹5,00,000/- will be given.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
   1. The enterprise must be in the manufacturing sector.
   1. The term loan must be sanctioned by a recognized Bank/Financial Institution (excluding NBFCs).
   1. The enterprise must apply within one year of loan disbursement or before the commercial production starts.
   1. The enterprise must remain operational for at least 7 years post-subsidy approval.
   1. The enterprise must comply with pollution control measures.
   1. Only one type of investment (Forward Integration, Backward Integration, Diversification, or Expansion) will be eligible for subsidy.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Science, IT & Communications, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Communication

Details:
The "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award" scheme has been launched by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The scheme aims to encourage innovation, excellence, and capacity building in the telecom sector while recognizing outstanding contributions made by individuals, organizations, and institutions across telecom innovations, skilling, services, manufacturing, and sectoral applications.

Benefits:
Benefits
Cash award of ₹2,00,000 per awardee.
Shawl, Citation, and Plaque as recognition.
Reimbursement of airfare (economy class by the shortest route).
A lump sum amount of ₹7,500 for boarding, lodging, and incidental expenses.
National recognition for outstanding telecom contributions.
Mode of Disbursement
Cash award transferred to awardee; travel reimbursement on submission of bills.
Physical presentation of shawl, plaque, and citation.
Once annually.
Expected Time of Disbursement
During the official Award Presentation Ceremony (date decided by Department of Telecommunications).
One-time award; cannot be used as title or prefix/suffix.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an Indian citizen or an organization/institution registered in India.
1. The applicant should have made notable contributions in telecom sector during the last 3 years.
1. The applicant should contribute in telecom innovations, skilling, services, manufacturing, or telecom-based applications.
1. The applicant should demonstrate impact in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, or commerce.
1. The applicant should provide verifiable work done within India.
1. The applicant should not have received this award in the last 3 years.
1. The applicant should not be currently performing the work as part of regular government duty, unless after retirement.
The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions

Details:
The "Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration" scheme has been launched by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize, acknowledge and reward extraordinary, innovative, and impactful work done by districts, organizations, and civil servants in public administration, with a focus on good governance, qualitative outcomes, and last-mile service delivery.

Benefits:
Benefits:
A trophy is awarded to the selected district/organization once annually.
Scroll (certificate of recognition).
Financial incentive of ₹20,00,000 per awardee.
The incentive amount is to be used for project implementation or bridging resource gaps in public welfare.
A letter of appreciation was issued to contributing officers; included in the Performance Appraisal Dossier.
Mode of Disbursement
The trophy and scroll are physically presented.
Financial incentives are transferred to the awarded district/organization.
On the occasion of Civil Services Day (around 21 April).
One-time award; funds must be utilized for public welfare purposes.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a District, Central Government Organization, State Government Organization, or Implementing Unit.
1. The applicant should have implemented the project between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2022.
1. The applicant should demonstrate measurable outcomes across governance, qualitative, and quantitative parameters.
1. The applicant should provide evidence of innovation, sustainability, and replicability.
1. The applicant should ensure citizen participation (Jan Bhagidari) in the implementation.
1. The applicant should be represented by an incumbent officer.
Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs for Market Development
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to MSMEs for Market Development&quot; was introduced under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to promote and financially support the participation of MSMEs in national and international trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meets, etc. This scheme will remain in force until 31st March 2029.
***Scheme Implementation:***
This scheme component will be implemented through the concerned DICC under the aegis of Department of Industries &amp; Commerce. Office of the Commissioner, Industries &amp; Commerce will be the nodal agency for the implementation and supervision of the scheme at the state level.

Benefits:
Financial assistance for participation in fairs/exhibitions:
S. No.
Type of Event
Financial Assistance
1
Participation in National/International Fairs/Exhibitions in Rajasthan
₹37,500/- or 75% of the stall rent per event, whichever is less, for a maximum of 3 events in a financial year.                      (Actual Fare of 3-AC Class Train or AC Bus for 2 persons)
2
Participation in National/international fairs/Exhibitions in the country (other than Rajasthan)
₹1,12,500/- or 75% of the stall rent per event, whichever is less, for a maximum of 2 events in a financial year.                            (Actual Fare of 3-AC Class Train or AC Bus for 2 persons)
3
Participation in Fairs/Exhibitions organized abroad
₹1,50,000/- or 75% of the stall rent, whichever is less, for a maximum of 1 event in a financial year.                                    (Actual Fare on Travel through Airplane in Economy Class for 2 persons)
Note:
After availing the benefit in a particular category in one financial year, the beneficiary cannot avail it in the same category for the next 2 financial years.

Eligibility Criteria:
**All MSMEs existing anywhere in Rajasthan will be required to comply with the following conditions to avail benefits under the scheme:**

   1. The enterprise will be required to have Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) as per MSME Development Act 2006
   1. The selection of MSME units would be done by Department of Industries and Commerce as per display product profile, theme of the fair and its relevance.
   1. Participation in Government/ Government agency/(ies) sponsored/ approved Fairs/Exhibitions as well as Fairs/ Exhibitions approved by Export Promotion Councils (under Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, GoI) will be eligible for the claim to be made under the scheme.

Note: Preference shall be given to participants/units who have not availed of the benefits under this scheme.
Sagar Samman Award- Sagar Samman Award for Excellence
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways

Details:
The "Sagar Samman Award- Sagar Samman Award for Excellence" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, aims to recognize consistently high-quality contributions in the maritime sector. Under this scheme, a prestigious award is provided to individuals demonstrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and sector development.

Benefits:
Ship Model
Citation Certificate
National recognition


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an Indian national or PIO.
1. The applicant should have consistent high-level contributions.
1. The applicant should contribute in leadership, innovation, or HR development.
1. The applicant should have measurable impact in the maritime sector.
Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
Introduced in 1977, the scheme &quot;Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC)&quot; by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, aims to provide concessional credit at 4% interest through subsidy support to khadi institutions for meeting working capital requirements. The scheme &quot;Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC)&quot; by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India aims to provide concessional credit at 4% interest through subsidy support to khadi institutions for meeting working capital requirements.

Benefits:
Interest Subsidy: 
Loans available at a concessional interest rate of 4% per annum for working capital.
Subsidy Support:
 The difference between the actual bank interest rate and 4% is paid by the Central Government through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
Funding Support:
 Helps bridge gap between required funds and budgetary allocation.
Sector Coverage:
 Applicable for khadi and polyvastra sector only.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a khadi institution.
- The applicant must have a valid Khadi Certificate.
- The applicant must have a sanctioned khadi programme.
- The applicant must be registered with Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) or State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIBs).
Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Support for Eco-Certification / Organic Certification
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Support for Eco-Certification / Organic Certification" is a Sub-Component of the Scheme "Integrated Coffee Development Project During the Medium Term Framework (MTF) Period: Development Support to Stakeholders" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This scheme aims to encourage coffee growers to improve quality for higher returns and improve access to high-value specialty markets through the production of eco-certified coffees. An allied objective of this scheme is to encourage small growers to form groups/collectives for taking up eco-certification that will facilitate the creation of common facilities in the future.

Benefits:
Scale of Subsidy
For Organic Certification: 
75% of the certification cost spread over 3 years or the Conversion period, whichever is less during the MTF period.
For Other Eco-Certifications: 
75% of the certification cost for one year during the MTF period.
NOTE: 
This incentive is provided only as backend support for those who obtain certification of their estates. However, in the case of organic certification, the costs incurred towards certification during in-conversion period are also eligible for support.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicants should be SHGs/collectives of tribal growers who obtain certification of their plantations for various sustainability and quality standards.
1. The applicant can access support only for certification of estates as per Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Certified, Bird friendly/Shade grown coffee standards, or any other certification programs equivalent to the above programs.
1. The applicant claiming support for Eco/organic certification should have been certified as per the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) standards, even if they are certified as per various international standards like EU Regulation, NOP (National Organic Programme of USA), JAS (Japanese Agriculture Standards), etc.
1. The applicant should obtain the Certificate only from the Certification Agencies accredited by the respective Certification Programmes during the MTF period.
Loan Based Schemes For Safai Karamchari - Sanitary Marts Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment, Utility & Sanitation
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
A contributory Loan scheme by Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment for individual beneficiaries/self help groups of Liberated Safai Karamchari, Manual Scavengers and their dependants aged 18 years and above, for setting up A Sanitary Marts (SM) is a one-stop-shop for all things for sanitation and hygiene. Under this scheme, term loans are extended through State Channelising Agencies (SCA), Regional Rural Banks(RRBs), and Nationalised Banks to the target group. Loan of Upto 90% of total cost for starting a Sanitary Mart with a maximum of **Rs.15.00 lacs** 
#### Interest rate:
 Interest payable by the beneficiaries shall not exceed **4% per annum** (1% p.a. rebate for women beneficiaries and 0.50% rebate for timely repayments.)

Benefits:
Loan
Loan of Upto 90% of total cost for starting a Sanitary Mart with a maximum of 
Rs.15.00 lacs 

Interest rate
Interest payable by the beneficiaries shall not exceed 
4% p.a.
 (1% p.a. rebate for women beneficiaries and 0.50% rebate for timely repayments.)

Promoter Contribution 
10% of the total cost of a Sanitary Mart will be brought in by the beneficiaries

Repayment Period
Term loans drawn from NSKFDC will be required to be repaid upto 
10 years 
in 
quarterly installments.

Moratorium Period
A moratorium period of 
6 months
 in addition to implementation period of 
4 months 
will be allowed.


Eligibility Criteria:
The following person(s)/entities shall be considered eligible for availing of financial assistance under the various schemes of NSKFDC:- • Safai Karamcharis (including Wastepickers), identified Manual Scavengers and their dependents. 1. Registered co-operative societies of the target group.
1. Legally constituted association/firm promoted by the target group, and
1. Persons, who produce a certificate from local Revenue Officer/local Municipal Officer/Cantonment Executive Officer/ Railway Officer, Head of the Govt. Departments (i.e. Schools, Colleges, Forest, Health, Education, Animal Husbandry) having rank not less than Gazetted Officer, Elected Members of Municipal Body, Pradhan of Gram Panchayats, and Regional Managers of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)/Public Sector Banks (PSBs). However, under the MS Act, 2013, a person identified as a Manual Scavenger in a survey, need not provide any certificate once his/her name appeared in the final list of Manual Scavengers prepared by State Governments/Union Territory Administration (https://nskfdc.nic.in/en/content/home/ms-survey-2018, https://nskfdc.nic.in/en/node/79798 ).
1. Mukhia/ Sarpanch/ President or any other authority equivalent to Pradhan of Gram Panchayat for the issue of Occupation Certificate to Safai Karamcharis/ dependants; and In case of Municipal Bodies without Gazetted Officers, the head of such Municipal Bodies, maybe the Competent Authority.
Group Supply Of Goats And Sheep
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
In Maharashtra, group supply of goat and sheep refers to a collective approach taken by small-scale farmers to supply their livestock to larger markets. These farmers form groups or cooperatives to pool their resources and negotiate better prices for their goats and sheep. Group supply is often used for the purpose of reducing costs, improving access to markets, and promoting efficient utilization of resources. The species of goats and sheep commonly found in Maharashtra include Jamunapari, Beetal, and Sirohi, among others. Group supply of goats and sheep is an important aspect of the livestock industry in Maharashtra, contributing to both the economy and food security of the region. The group supply system has several advantages for small-scale farmers, including reduced transportation costs, improved market access, and increased bargaining power. By working together, farmers can also share knowledge and resources, such as veterinary services and animal feed. Overall, group supply of goat and sheep is an important component of the agricultural economy in Maharashtra, supporting small-scale farmers and providing a valuable source of meat to consumers.

Benefits:
1.	Under this scheme, a group of 10 goats and 1 buck are provided to tribal beneficiaries on 50 percent subsidy. The price of the group is decided according to the prevailing rates of NABARD.

2.	Supply of goat Units:- Under this scheme To increase the income source
& to create employment in tribal areas to farmers/ beneficiaries. The goat
units are provided to them. In year 2018-19 under this scheme total
allocation of Rs. 369.22 lakhs has been proposed.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Beneficiary should belong to Scheduled Tribe.
2.	Beneficiary should be below poverty line.
Bal Sakha Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
1. The Bal Sakha Yojana is a community-based program that aims to provide support to children in need of care and protection. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the NHM and the State Child Protection Society.
   1. A network of trained volunteers called &quot;Bal Sakhis&quot; are deployed in villages and urban areas to identify and report cases of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 
   1. The Bal Sakhis also provide support to families in need of assistance to ensure the well-being of their children. The scheme also provides financial assistance to children in need of care and protection.
   1. The scheme is targeted towards vulnerable children in the age group of 0-18 years, especially those from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Bal Sakha Yojana aims to ensure the overall development and well-being of children by providing them with necessary support and protection.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, expert care will be provided to newborn babies to ensure child health.
The paediatrician attends all eligible newborns at the place of birth and has to ensure their survival by providing early neonatal care including immunizations at birth, nutrition advice.

Eligibility Criteria:
- All newborns up to 30 days old belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and Scheduled Caste categories, who do not pay income tax, will be eligible for benefits.
Karmaveer Padmashri Dadasaheb Gaikwad Birth Centenary And Prize Distribution
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Karmaveer Padmashri Dadasaheb Gaikwad Birth Centenary and Prize Distribution" is an award by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The award is given to individuals and organizations working for the social movement against traditional customs and untouchability and for landless farm workers. 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 person winning the award and his/her institute will get ₹51,000/- along with a memorabilia, shawl and coconut.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have done a social movement work.
1. The applicant should be from a Social Welfare Sector or Institute, and should be registered.
1. The period of the Social Service by the applicant should be 15 years & above.
1. For male applicants, the age should not be below 50 years. For female applicants, the age should not be below 40 years.
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
Breed Multiplication Farm Entrepreneurship
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Mizoram

Details:
It is proposed to make available a 50% capital subsidy (limited to Rs. 2.00 Crore) to the interested entrepreneur for the construction of cattle sheds, equipment, procurement of elite bull mothers etc. The entrepreneur will establish a breed multiplication farm (BMF) and produce elite heifers using sexed semen or IVF technology. 
Disease-free heifers (free from at least TB, JD &amp; Brucella) produced at the BMF will be sold to interested farmers and HGM bulls born at BMF will be procured by semen stations for semen production, subject to qualifying Minimum Standards for production of frozen semen. BMF will also act as the training centre to conduct training for farmers and entrepreneurs.
There is no system available in the country for producing disease-free elite animals of indigenous breeds of cattle and buffalo or exotic breeds of cattle. Therefore it is proposed to establish breed multiplication farms through an entrepreneurship model to make available disease-free high-yielding heifers/pregnant heifers /cows preferably of indigenous breeds of cattle/buffaloes in the country. 
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Benefits:
Construction of cattle sheds.
Procurement of elite bull.
Purchase of relevant equipment, mothers etc.
Establish breed multiplication farms and produce elite heifers using sex-sorted semen or IVF technology.
Maximum Subsidy will not exceed Rs 2.00 Cr.

Indicative cost of the model project for the establishment of Breed Multiplication Farm
S No
Particulars
Total Cost (Rs in lakh)
1
Purchase of cows in first lactation/ 2nd lactation
200
2
Construction of cow sheds 10 sq. meter per cow (sheds to house 200 cows and its followers
100
3
Construction of isolation shed 
2.5
4
Administration block 
20
5
Feed 8 fodder store room 
40
6
Tractor 75 HP, with agriculture implements.
10
7
Dairy equipment (BMC, stainless steel Milk cans, digital milko tester, deep freezer etc.)
5
8
Shed for Agri implements 
22.5
9
Chaff cutter (electric) 
1

Total
401



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant shall be an entrepreneur-aggregator /private individual, SHGs/FPOs/FCOs/ JLGs and Section 8 companies who have their registered offices in India.
   1. Entrepreneur/applicant shall have appropriate experience in breeding or rearing dairy animals
   1. The entrepreneur/applicant will be responsible for arranging land of suitable size and location. At least having ownership/lease deed of 5 acres of land.
   1. The entrepreneur/applicant will make its own arrangement for the procurement of feed and fodder as per the requirement of the farm
   1. The entrepreneur will establish a breed multiplication farm of at least 200 milch cows/buffalo and use the latest breeding technology to continuously upgrade the stock.
Bihar Startup Policy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The government of Bihar is making continuous efforts to improve the economy. In this process, the Bihar government has started the Bihar Startup Policy.  This policy is to boost entrepreneurship in the state of Bihar. The primary objective of this startup policy is to accelerate the growth of the MSMEs sector in Bihar.

Benefits:
Bihar’s startup policy was launched in Bihar in the month August 2022 to boost entrepreneurship in the state.
Young Bihar entrepreneurs would get a loan of 10 lacks without interest for ten years. This sum will be allocated as seed money under the Bihar Startup Policy.
Enhanced incentives of 5 per cent for female entrepreneurs, in addition to a grant of 3 lakh rupees for businesses that participate in “rigorous training for product improvement and finance.”
In addition to shared office space, there are financial incentives and other amenities available.
Created a startup platform for young business people in the state of Bihar who is interested in taking advantage of the policies and programs available to them.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Up to a period of ten years from the date of incorporation/ registration, if it is incorporated as a private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or registered as a partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008).
   1. Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees.
   1. The entity is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services, or it is a scalable business model with a high potential for employment generation or wealth creation.
   1. Provided that an entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a ‘Start-up’.
   1. Provided Start-up must be incorporated or registered in Bihar and have an office in Bihar.
   1. Provided further applicable taxes from the operations of the company are payable in Bihar.
Sastraposhini Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
Sastraposhini is a programme envisaged by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) for strengthening science education in schools of Kerala. Under the programme, model science laboratories are established in selected Government high schools of the State to provide a better learning environment. The programme was launched by KSCSTE in association with the Department of Education, Government of Kerala in the year 2003. So far, KSCSTE has successfully established more than 200 science laboratories throughout Kerala. Presently, KSCSTE has decided to implement the scheme only in government high schools of Kerala.
**The objectives of the Programme are:**

  - To stimulate interest in science at the school level by the performance of experiments in Physics, Chemistry and Biology by students.
  - To provide hands-on experiments to students for observation, inference, interaction and self-designing of experiments.
  - To organize training programmes for the teachers to demonstrate scientific experiments.
  - To evolve a low-cost laboratory kit based on readily available material for the performing of a range of experiments.

Benefits:
A total of ₹8 lakhs is spent to establish Sastraposhini laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) in one school with a fair share from KSCSTE.
Training will be provided to selected teachers from Sastraposhini schools by eminent scholars/ academicians from different disciplines.
Laboratory manuals and visual experimental aids and models will be provided to the selected schools.
Training programme for teachers:
Two teachers each in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from Sastraposhini schools are invited to participate in a training programme. The trained teachers will be in charge of each laboratory.
Scientists/academicians offer classes on creating science awareness, good laboratory practices, setting up of laboratories, and practical demonstrations. Based on the training received, the teachers will be encouraged to carry out innovative projects in science for children utilizing the facilities of Sastraposhini laboratories.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Only government high schools in the State with sufficient facilities (three rooms to establish Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories), and qualified faculty in science are eligible.
   1. The schools applying for the scheme shall have the following basic requirements:


  - Sufficient space to establish Sastraposhini laboratories (separate rooms for physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories).
  - Qualified teachers in three subject areas (physics, chemistry, and biology).
  - Sufficient number of students in the high school section.
  - Extend of administrative support from the Headmaster/Principal/Management for the smooth implementation of the scheme.
Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Scheme “Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme (IBRS)” facilitates Academia-Industry interaction by undertaking projects in collaboration with an industrial partner which should result in commercializing the product or process or service. Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) provides project mode support to facilitate Academia-Industry interaction. The project proposals should be result-oriented with an eye on commercializing the product or process or service that would result from it.
     The scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to Scientists and Technologists of R&amp;D Centers/academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment. The proposals need to be submitted with active collaboration with an industry in which the industrial partner is willing to share 25% of the KBC allocated funds additionally.

Benefits:
Financial assistance in the form of a grant of ₹40 lakhs excluding overhead cost and industry share (25%) for a period of three years shall be provided to Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centers/academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health and environment.
In addition, the host institution will be eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹2 lakh.
Note:
 Under the scheme, the industrial collaborator who is willing to share 25% of funds additionally, a clear statement needs to be submitted along with an endorsement from the Head of the organization and should clearly mention the extent of financial support and break-up of the budget.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicants should be the Scientists and Technologists of R&amp;D Centers/Academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.
   1. The proposals need to be submitted in active collaboration with an industry in which the industrial partner is willing to share 25% of the Kerala Biotechnology Commission allocated funds additionally.
Scheme to Provide Special Financial Assistance for Organizing Cultural Events
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
&quot;Scheme to Provide Special Financial Assistance for Organizing Cultural Events&quot; is a Grant-In-Aid to the NGOs designed to provide financial support to institutions, cultural groups and individuals to organize/conduct various types of Cultural Events/Programmes/ Exhibitions/Festivals/Workshops. This scheme intends to give opportunity to young Goan artists to develop their talents, so also to give opportunity to the artists as well as the general public to witness various standard cultural performances/Events/Exhibitions/Festivals/ Workshops.
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> **Objectives**


   1. To encourage Cultural Events/Programmes/Exhibitions/Festivals/Camps/Workshops. 
   1. To give financial support to cultural groups or individuals to organize cultural events. 
   1. To give opportunity to young Goan artists to develop their talent.

Benefits:
Financial grant maximum upto 
₹  5,00,000 or 80% of the expenditure
 incurred for organizing the cultural events, whichever is less, based on the nature of the cultural events. 
However, in the case where the Directorate of Art & Culture suo-moto identifies any institution or group or individual person to organize any Cultural Event/Programme/Exhibition/Festival/Camp & Workshop for the Department of Art & Culture then the grant a maximum upto 
₹  5,00,000 or 100% of the expenditure
 incurred for organizing the event, whichever is less shall be granted for this purpose.

[
NOTE:
 The applicant shall get the financial grant to the extent decided by the Department of Art & Culture/ Government based on the nature and scope of the proposed cultural event and the reputation, standing and eligibility of the applicant.] 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an individual or a cultural group/organization/institution, registered or unregistered.
1. The applicant should have experience organizing cultural events/programmes/ exhibitions/festivals.
1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Directorate of Art & Culture for non-submission of utilization certificate or statement of accounts for any other grant received by the applicant. 

**NOTE:** The Directorate of Art & Culture, may also suo-moto identify any institution/cultural group or individual person to organize any Cultural Event/Programme/Exhibitions/Festival/Camp/Workshop for the Department of Art & Culture. > **Reservation / Preference / Priority**

Preference will be given to registered institutions/organizations.
Scheme to Provide Grant in Aid to Cultural Organization (Maintenance/ Regular Grants)
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Scheme to Provide Grant in Aid to Cultural Organization (Maintenance/ Regular Grants)" by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, aims to provide financial support to voluntary Cultural Organizations in order to promote cultural activities and to create and develop cultural talent in the State of Goa. > **Objectives**


1. To create and develop cultural talent. 
1. To provide financial support to cultural organizations. 
1. To create and develop a cultural environment in the State of Goa. 
1. To purchase musical equipment.

Benefits:
Grant-In-Aid in the form of reimbursement to the extent of 80% of the expenditure
 incurred by the institution for the last financial year, subject to the maximum ceiling given below - 

₹ 10,000/- for Group ‘H’, 
₹ 20,000/- for Group ‘G’
₹ 35,000/- for Group ‘F’
₹ 50,000/- for Group ‘E’
₹ 75,000/- for Group ‘D’
₹ 1,00,000 for Group ‘C’
₹ 2,00,000 for Group ‘B’
₹ 3,00,000 for Group ‘A’

NOTE 1: 
The institution shall bourne all the expenditure and conduct its activities from its own funds for the first year. 
NOTE 2: 
The applicant shall get the financial grant to the extent decided by the Department of Art & Culture based on the nature and scope of the cultural activities conducted by the institution.


Eligibility Criteria:
Any Goan institution registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860 or under the Indian Trust Act. > **Reservation / Preference / Priority**

Preference will be given to the institutions involved in Cultural Education i.e. imparting training in music, dance, drama, fine art etc.
Matching Grant Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Matching Grant Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The scheme is a part of the Start-up Policy 2017. The Start-ups that raise funds from a registered/recognized funding source prior to the product launch phase will be provided 25% of the matching funds or a maximum benefit of ₹ 25,00,000, at proportionate ownership of stock, subsequent to due diligence by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).

Benefits:
Start-ups that raise funds from a registered/recognized funding source prior to the product launch phase will be provided 25% of the matching funds or a maximum benefit of ₹ 25,00,000, at proportionate ownership of stock, subsequent to due diligence by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
This benefit can be availed by 20 start-ups each year which shall be selected by the SPC as per its due diligence and guidelines.
Once the application is approved by the SPC, the approved amount shall be disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval.
NOTE:
 Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible.
1. The product for which the benefit is being claimed should not have been made available in the market previously.

**NOTE:** Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally will be considered for reimbursement under this scheme. If digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the decision of SPC as per its due diligence to admit the expenditure.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The scheme is a part of the Start-up Policy 2017. The objective of the policy is to make Goa an aspirational geographical and human resource base for startups. The objective is to invite the best entrepreneurial minds and build a robust start-up ecosystem in the State. The policy contains various incentives for Start-ups and to avail the benefits of these incentives, the government has proposed many schemes under the policy.

Benefits:
For start-ups registering national and international IP, the Start-up Promotion Cell will 
reimburse up to 50% of the cost incurred by the start-up in fees and all other costs associated with IP application
, if the IP is registered successfully, subject to a cap of ₹ 2,00,000 for national IP and ₹ 5,00,000 for international IP.
This benefit can be availed by a maximum of 200 startups each year.
Once the application is approved by the SPC, the approved amount shall be disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval.

NOTE 1:
 Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.
NOTE 2:
 The reimbursement amount will be released/ disbursed on the seniority basis/ SPC recommendation depending upon the budget allotment of the State Government.
NOTE 3:
 The reimbursement will be in the nature of a 
one-time payment
 and the applicant cannot apply under this provision more than once for the same IP application. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number are eligible.
1. IP created for a technology-based service or product or uses technology for enhancing functionality or reach of an existing product or service is eligible.
1. The applicant should have already filed or been granted an IP with the concerned authority. 
1. The applicant should have paid the mandatory government fees and attorney fees in this regard.
1. Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017 within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally would be considered.

**NOTE:** If the applicant has applied for the reimbursement benefits/ grant for the same IP in any other scheme of the Centre or other State Government, then the application will be rejected.
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
ain objectives of the scheme are: 
a)	Promoting holistic growth of beekeeping industry for income & employment generation, providing livelihood support to farm and non-farm households and to enhance agriculture/ horticulture production;
b)	Developing additional infrastructural facilities for developing quality nucleus stock of honeybees, multiplication of stock by bee breeders, setting up of disease diagnostic labs, Integrated Beekeeping Development Centres (IBDCs)/ Centres of Excellence (CoEs) on Beekeeping, beekeeping equipment manufacturing units, etc. and postharvest and marketing infrastructures, including honey processing plants, storages/ cold storages, collection, branding,marketing, centre,etc.	 
c)	Setting up of State of the Art Quality Control Labs for testing of honey & other beehive products at Regional Levels and Mini / Satellite Labs at Distt. Levels in main honey producing Districts/ States;
d)	To develop blockchain/ traceability system for traceability of source of honey & other beehive products and using IT tools in beekeeping, including online registration, etc.;
e)	To develop and facilitate Honey Corridors in potential areas;
f)	To promote agri- entrepreneurs & agri- startup for their involvement in beekeeping/ Honey production;
g)	To promote, develop and disseminate latest and State of the Art Technologies and skill development in beekeeping industry for production of honey & other high value beehive products;
h)	Empowerment of Women through Beekeeping;
i)	To maximize, economic, ecological and social benefits by diversification through beekeeping by production of higher quantity and good quality of honey and other high value beehive products, viz.; bee wax, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, comb honey, bee venom, etc. for domestic and export market; and
j)	To strengthen beekeepers by developing institutional framework through collective approach viz.; formation of SHGs/ FPOs/ Beekeepers Cooperatives/ Federations, etc.

Benefits:
Details of activities envisaged, cost norms and pattern of assistance approved under Mini Mission I & II and III can be checked at NBHM Guidelines.

The scheme envisages the following benefits:
1)	Enhances yields & quality of produce of various crops viz., fruits, vegetables, pulses, oil seeds, etc. through pollination support
2)	Helps in sustainable development of Agriculture and Environment.
3)	Helps in maintaining Biodiversity
4)	Increases income of beekeepers/ farmers/ land less labours, etc. through production of honey & other beehive products, viz.; Bees wax, Propolis, Pollen, Royal Jelly, Bee venom, comb honey, etc. which have great importance in human life.
5)	Generates employment.
6)	Serves as a source of livelihood
7)	It helps in prosperity of farmers, healthy people and strong Nation.
8)	Adopt Scientific Beekeeping for own and Nation’s prosperity.

Eligibility Criteria:
Anyone can apply for the scheme