pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Pre-Examination Coaching Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Pre-Examination Coaching&quot; was introduced by the Tribal Welfare Department, Uttarakhand Government. The scheme aims to enhance employment opportunities for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by preparing them for competitive examinations. Under this scheme, free coaching and monthly scholarships are provided to eligible Scheduled Tribe students appearing for exams like IAS, PCS, engineering, medical, NDA, Group ‘C’ exams and other competitive examinations. The scheme is implemented by the government, non-government, and private institutions approved by the state.

Benefits:
Free Coaching:
Provided for competitive exams such as IAS, PCS, Engineering, Medical, Nursing, NDA, Group ‘C’, and others.
Monthly Scholarship:
₹1,500/- per month for external (non-local) students.
₹750/- per month for local students.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. The applicant should be a student. 
   1. The applicant should be preparing for competitive examinations such as IAS, PCS, Engineering, Medical, Nursing, NDA, or Group ‘C’ exams.
   1. The applicant should have passed High School, Intermediate, or Graduation.
Maa-Badi / Maa-Badi Day-Care Centre Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Maa-Badi / Maa-Badi Day-Care Centre Scheme&quot; was introduced by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan, during the year 2007–2008. It aims to provide basic primary education, nutritional support, and awareness on health and sanitation to out-of-school children from Scheduled Tribes (ST), Kathodi, and Sahariya communities in remote tribal areas. Under this scheme, free education (classes 1st to 4th), nutritious meals, uniforms, and learning materials are provided to tribal children aged 6 to 12 years residing in areas where the nearest school is 1.5–2 km away. The scheme is implemented by the Tribal Area Development Project Office with community participation and employs local educated tribal youth and women. 
> **Objectives:**


- Enroll 30 tribal children aged 6 to 12 years at each Maa-Badi Centre, giving preference to girls.
- Provide free breakfast and mid-day meals to enrolled children.
- Distribute uniforms, shoes, socks, ties, belts, and sweaters to each child.
- Prevent migration of children of agricultural laborers by ensuring consistent education.
- Involve mothers of enrolled children in food preparation on a rotational basis with honorarium.
- Link tribal women to adult literacy programs through Maa-Badi centres.
- Create awareness about government schemes on health, nutrition, and sanitation.
- Operate centres through local Village Development Committees with oversight from technical staff.

Benefits:
At these centers, children are provided following benefits:
Free primary education (classes 1
st
 to 4
th
).
Breakfast and nutritious mid-day meals.
Free uniforms, school bags, shoes, socks, sweaters, ties, and belts.
Free sports equipment etc.
Day-Care Centre Specific Benefits:
Full-day (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) operation.
2 education facilitators and 3 assistants at each centre.
Meals are provided twice a day.
Maa-Badi Centre Specific Benefits:
Operates as per the school calendar.
1 education facilitator and 2 assistants per centre.
Breakfast and one mid-day meal.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a child aged 6 to 12 years.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe, Kathodi, or Sahariya community.
1. The applicant should reside in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Sirohi, or Rajsamand districts.
1. The applicant should not currently be enrolled in any formal school.
1. The applicant should reside in areas where the nearest school is at least 1.5–2 km away.
ICSSR International Collaboration
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
Through this programme, it promotes academic links amongst the social scientists in India and abroad, provides opportunity to develop new insights and to enlarge their research perspective and contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in social science subjects. Under this scheme, the financial assistance is provided to Indian scholars, who have been invited to contribute and present papers at International Conference abroad. Invitation received from global subject associations/reputed international organisations/universities are given preference.  Applications are invited in all broad disciplines within the domain of social sciences. Faculties with regular service in public funded Universities / Deemed-to-be-Universities/Colleges, Institutes of National Importance as defined by MoE / UGC, and ICSSR Research Institutes/Recognized Institutes having a PhD degree are eligible to apply. PhD/PDF scholars in the advanced stage of their research are also eligible. The applications shall be accepted at least three months before the due date of the Seminar/Conference. Faculties will be eligible for financial assistance up to 50% of the total cost of visit under this scheme. However, the faculties belonging to SC/ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability and Doctoral/Post-Doctoral scholars (without pay protection) will be considered for full financial assistance. The expenditure are reimbursed on submission of the original boarding pass, attendance certificate, statement of expenditure and a brief report on the Seminar/Conference/ Workshop/Proceedings.

Benefits:
1)	Airfare – As per actuals
2)	Visa fee - As per actuals
3)	Travel Insurance - As per actuals
4)	Registration Fee – up to US$200
5)	Maintenance – As per the Ministry of External Affairs notifications

Eligibility Criteria:
1)	The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2)	Faculties with regular service having a PhD degree are eligible to apply. 
3)	PhD/PDF scholars in the advanced stage of their research are eligible. 
4)	If the paper is co-authored, priority will be given to the first author. But a No Objection Certificate (s) from the second author(s) is must. 
5)	Must be affiliated public funded Universities / Deemed-to-be-Universities/Colleges, Institutes of National Importance as defined by MoE / UGC, and ICSSR Research Institutes/Recognized Institutes
Provision of Special Assistance for Development of Low-Cost Educational Materials (SIPDA)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Provision of Special Assistance for Development of Low-Cost Educational Materials (SIPDA)&quot; under the Scheme for Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (SIPDA), aims to financially support the creation and modernization of assistive educational tools for visually impaired students pursuing school and higher education. Through this scheme, implementing agencies receive grants to procure, produce, and enhance the capacity of institutions producing educational aids such as Braille presses and digital books. The scheme is implemented by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD).

Benefits:
Support for Braille Presses: 
Assistance is given for the installation of new Braille presses and enhancement of the capacity and modernization of existing Braille presses.
Upgradation of Talking Book Studios: 
Financial support is offered for increasing the capacity and modernization of existing Talking Book Studios.
Creation and Enhancement of Digital Book Production Centers:
 Grants are available for setting up new Digital Book Production Centers and modernizing existing centers to improve production capabilities.
Support for Large Print Book Production:
 Funding is provided for establishing new Large Print Book Production Centers and increasing the capacity and modernization of existing large print facilities.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **Individual Eligibility:**


  - The applicant must be a visually impaired student enrolled in school or pursuing higher education.
  - The applicant must have a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card issued by the competent authority.

> **Institutional Eligibility:**


  - The agency must be approved for SIPDA projects.
  - The agency must be actively involved in the development, production, or distribution of educational materials for persons with visual disabilities.
Mukhyamantri Alpasankhyak Protsahan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Alpasankhyak Protsahan Yojana” was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage and support candidates from the minority community of Uttarakhand by providing financial incentives for the preparation of competitive examinations. These incentives are given at various stages of success in examinations conducted by bodies such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) (including combined competitive and higher judicial services exams), as well as entrance examinations for national-level institutions like IITs and IIMs.

Benefits:
The following incentives are provided to candidates from the minority community for their preparation:
For the All India Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
₹75,000/- after passing the Preliminary Examination and applying for the Main Examination.
₹25,000/- for interview preparation after passing the Main Examination.
For the Uttarakhand State and Subordinate Services (Direct Recruitment), Combined Competitive Examination, Higher Judicial Service, and Provincial Civil Services (Judicial) conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC):
₹60,000/- after passing the Preliminary Examination and applying for the Main Examination.
₹20,000/- for interview preparation after passing the Main Examination.
For admission to national-level institutes through entrance examinations:
Group A: Admission to IITs and IIMs – ₹60,000/- after clearing the entrance examination and securing admission.
Group B: Admission to AIIMS, IISc Bangalore, IISER (Kolkata & Bangalore), national-level medical colleges recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Law Universities recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI), and through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) – ₹50,000/- after passing the entrance examination and securing admission.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
   1. The applicant must have successfully cleared either the Preliminary or Main Examination stage of UPSC, UKPSC (Combined Competitive or Higher Judicial Services), or the entrance examination of a national-level institution (such as IITs, IIMs, etc.).
   1. The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians (including the applicant’s own income, if any) must not exceed ₹4.50 lakh.
   1. The grant amount will be released only after the candidate submits the admit card of the relevant examination and the original application form/certificate of success to the competent authority.
Rani Laxmi Bai Self-Defense Training
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Rani Laxmi Bai Self-Defense Training” is a scheme under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free self-defense skills training (including judo, karate, martial arts, and boxing) to girl students in upper primary and secondary schools across the state.

Benefits:
Free self-defense techniques training is provided to girl students.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant (girl student) must be studying in an upper primary or secondary government school in Uttarakhand.
Skill Development and Economic Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Skill Development and Economic Empowerment&quot; by the is a central sector scheme that aims to provide inclusive vocational training and empower visually challenged individuals for economic self-reliance. Through this scheme, training is provided in various trades such as computer operations, stenography, programming assistance, secretarial assistance, and other technical fields. Additionally, students are provided with free meals, hostel accommodation, library facilities, teaching aids, and medical care. The scheme is implemented by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities, Dehradun.

Benefits:
Free Vocational Training: 
Provides training in various professional courses, including Computer Operator, Stenographer, Mushroom Producer, Radio Jockey, Data Entry Operator, Reflexology, and Gardener.
Essential Skill Training: 
Offers training in Braille orientation and mobility, computer typing, Hindi and English, and home management skills.
Modern Learning Tools:
 
Senior students receive smartphones and laptops to facilitate modern and convenient studies.
Comprehensive Support for Trainees:
Free food and accommodation are provided.
Commuting allowance is given for participation in the program.
Uniforms are provided.
Library facilities are accessible.
Medical facilities are available.
Accessible teaching materials are supplied.
Assistive devices are provided.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should belong to the Persons with Disabilities category.
  - The applicant should be a visually challenged (Blindness/ Low-Vision) individual.
  - The applicant should be willing to undergo full-time vocational training or other training courses.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Accident Insurance Scheme - Uttarakhand
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Accident Insurance Scheme&quot;, a sub-component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, is implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial security to fish farmers in the event of accidental death, permanent disability, or hospitalization.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, an annual insurance coverage is provided as follows:
₹5,00,000/- in case of accidental death or total permanent disability.
₹2,50,000/- for partial disability (such as loss of limbs, fingers, or partial loss of vision/hearing/speech, etc.).
₹50,000/- for hospitalization expenses due to accidents.
The fish farmer is not required to pay any insurance premium. The entire premium amount is borne by the Department.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be engaged in fish production or fishing as a profession.
1. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.
1. The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 70 years at the time of enrollment.
S.P. Nautiyal Museum
Category: Travel & Tourism, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “S.P. Nautiyal Sangrahalaya” implemented by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, offers a deep insight into the Great Himalayas. The museum showcases geo-scientific maps, charts, specimens, models, and various educational and awareness-generating exhibits. Samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the Himalayan region are also displayed here. This museum serves as a valuable resource for understanding the geology and natural history of the Himalayas.

Benefits:
Educational Insight:
 Provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Great Himalayas through geo-scientific exhibits.
Awareness Generation:
 Raises awareness about the geological and natural heritage of the Himalayan region.
Diverse Exhibits:
 Offers a wide range of exhibits including maps, charts, models, and actual samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils.
Accessibility:
 Open to both national and international visitors, making it a globally accessible resource for Himalayan studies.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant can be any national/ international visitor, or a large group/ an institution seeking a guided tour.
Rajya/Mukhyamantri Swarn/Rajat Padak Protsahan Puraskar
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
&quot;Rajya / Mukhyamantri Swarn / Rajat Padak Protsahan Puraskar&quot; implemented by the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote excellence in National Cadet Corps (NCC) training by incentivizing high-performing cadets. Through this scheme, cadets who win gold or silver medals during RDC (Republic Day Camp), TSC (Thal Sainik Camp), VSC (Vayu Sainik Camp), or NSC (Nav Sainik Camp) are awarded cash prizes. The scheme is implemented by NCC Group Headquarters through a structured selection and recommendation process.

Benefits:
Gold Medal Winners: 
A cash award of ₹3,000/- each is given to 6 cadets who achieve gold medals during NCC training and camps.
Silver Medal Winners: 
A cash award of ₹2,000/- each is given to 6 cadets who achieve silver medals during NCC training and camps.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an NCC cadet.
   1. The applicant must have demonstrated outstanding performance in one of the following camps during the current training year: RDC (Republic Day Camp), TSC (Thall Sainik Camp), VSC (Vayu Sena Camp), or NSC (Nau Sainik Camp).
   1. The applicant must be among the top 6 performers for the gold medal or the next 6 performers for the silver medal.
Deployment of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) Volunteers (For volunteer)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Deployment of Prantiya Rakshak Dal Volunteers” was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and prantiy rakshak dal (PRD), Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial security to PRD volunteers aged 18 to 42 years by paying a daily honorarium for their assistance in police duties and deployment in various offices.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, PRD volunteers are paid a daily honorarium of ₹570/- for providing police assistance and performing duties in various offices.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a youth (male or female) aged between 18 and 42 years.
1. The applicant must be a Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) volunteer.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-yojana (PM-MKSSY): COMPONENT 1A: Formalization of Fisheries Sector and Facilitating Access of Fisheries Microenterprises to Government of India Programs for Working Capital Financing
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Details:
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)" is a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The scheme is managed by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The scheme aims to formalise the fisheries sector and facilitate access to institutional finance for fisheries-based microenterprises. The scheme provides small grants to formalised fisheries microenterprises and support through credit intermediaries. To be eligible, the applicant must be registered on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) and belong to an eligible fisheries microenterprise category. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Fisheries through the National Fisheries Digital Platform. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
The financial assistance is provided in the form of activity-based small grants to support engagement in fisheries and aquaculture-related enterprises.
The financial assistance is disbursed directly to the verified bank accounts of the beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, ensuring transparency and timely credit.
These grants are non-repayable, and are linked to the scale, nature, and viability of the proposed fisheries-related activities.
In addition to financial support, beneficiaries also receive facilitation services through designated Credit Intermediaries, who provide handholding support for loan application preparation, documentation, follow-up with banks, and credit linkage. 
The scheme further ensures that capacity building and training interventions are extended to beneficiaries to help them navigate institutional financing systems.
*Funds are released post-approval of applications by PMU, Department of Fisheries.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a fisheries microenterprise or individual operating in the fisheries/aquaculture value chain.
- The applicant must be registered on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP).
- The applicant must have a valid bank account linked with Aadhaar.
- The applicant must require institutional credit for fisheries-related activities.
- The applicant must submit the required documentation through the online portal.
- The applicant must agree to verification and validation processes as stipulated by the Department of Fisheries.
scholarship scheme - Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board, Uttarakhand
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scholarship scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production &amp; Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide financial assistance to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, and market workers of Uttarakhand to pursue higher education in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture &amp; other related fields.

Benefits:
Students pursuing courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Horticulture and other related fields at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar; R.M.P. (P.G.) College, Gurukul Narsan, Haridwar; V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal; and the College of Horticulture, V.C.S.G. Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ranichauri, are eligible for scholarships, which are awarded to the sons and daughters of small and marginal farmers, agricultural laborers, market laborers, and their dependents to support their higher education in these fields.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a student.
1. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a small or marginal farmer, agricultural laborer, or mandi worker, or their dependent.
1. The applicant’s total annual family income must not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
University Scholarship (Ph.D.) - Uttarakhand
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “University Scholarship (Ph.D.)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students who are pursuing a Ph.D. programme for 36 months or have submitted their rough thesis.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship: 
₹6,000/- per month.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The scholarship is awarded to students who have been pursuing their Ph.D. for 36 months or have submitted their rough thesis, whichever occurs earlier.
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grah Aawas (Home-Stay) Vikas Yojana
Category: Travel & Tourism, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grah Aawas (Home-Stay) Vikas Yojana” has been started by the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote rural and eco-tourism by encouraging local residents to develop homestay facilities, thereby generating employment and income opportunities within the state.

Benefits:
There is a provision for financial assistance to permanent residents/native of the state who take a loan for the construction of homestays. 
In hilly areas, a subsidy of up to 50% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹15.00 lakh, is provided along with an interest grant of up to ₹1.50 lakh for the first five years.
In plain areas, a subsidy of up to 25% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹7.50 lakh, is provided along with an interest grant of ₹1.00 lakh for the first five years. The beneficiary’s contribution at the time of availing the loan must be 12.5%. 
The subsidy is applicable only when the loan is taken.
In addition to the construction of new houses, funds/subsidy are also provided for the upgradation of old buildings, including their extension, renovation, improvement, and construction of toilets, as mentioned above.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. This benefit is provided as a subsidy for the construction of homestays across the state of Uttarakhand, excluding areas under Municipal Corporations and Municipalities. 
   1. The applicant must be a native of Uttarakhand. 
   1. The building owner, who resides in the building with their family, may construct a minimum of one and a maximum of six guest rooms. 
   1. Upon construction of a new homestay or renovation of an existing one, the property must be registered with the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council.
   1. Preference will be given to buildings constructed or developed in the traditional hill-style architecture.
Stipends to Students of NT/DNT Caste for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Stipends to Students of NT/DNT Caste for Technical and Vocational Courses after SSC” by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote inclusive education by financially supporting students from economically weaker sections pursuing technical and vocational education after SSC. The initiative offers a stipend of ₹400 per month to aid the academic progress and reduce the dropout rate among underprivileged youth. The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. It specifically benefits those enrolled in professional or Government ITI courses and belonging to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹6,00,000/-.

Benefits:
Stipend: 
A monthly stipend of ₹400/- is given to NT/DNT Caste students for one year of recognized professional and Government ITI courses.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should belong to Nomadic Tribe and Denotified Tribe (NTDNT) communities.
1. The applicant should be a student who has passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized professional or Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course.
1. The applicant’s individual and family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
Uniform Assistance for Other Backward Classes (Minority) Students Studying in Standard 1st to 8th
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Uniform Assistance for Other Backward Classes (Minority) Students Studying in Standard 1st to 8th&quot; by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote education and reduce the economic burden on families of minority students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) by providing them with uniform assistance. The scheme ensures that eligible students from classes 1 to 8 studying in government and aided primary schools receive ₹900/- to cover the cost of three sets of school uniforms.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹900/- is provided to each eligible student for the purchase of three pairs of school uniforms.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a student.
  - The applicant should belong to the state of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be studying in Class 1st to Class 8th.
  - The applicant should be enrolled in a government or government-aided primary school.
  - The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) under the minority category.
Krishak Utpadak Kshati Sahayata Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Krishak Utpadak Kshati Sahayata Yojana” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production &amp; Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and compensation to farmers in the event of loss or damage to crops, livestock, or agricultural land caused by fire, flood, or heavy rains in the notified areas of the state.

Benefits:
Damage caused by fire accidents to standing crops, harvested crops in the field, crops stored in barns for threshing, or residual produce in the notified market areas of Uttarakhand State, as well as damage to property and livestock due to fire in the farmer’s house, and damage to agricultural land due to floods or rain-induced soil erosion, all such losses make farmers eligible to receive compensation under this scheme.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a minimum of 18 years of age to submit and receive a claim.
PMMSY: Ice Plant/Cold Store of Minimum 30-Ton Capacity - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Ice Plant/Cold Store of minimum 30-ton capacity, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide the subsidy to support the establishment of ice plants or cold storage facilities with a minimum capacity of 30 tons to strengthen fish preservation and cold chain infrastructure in Haryana.
This centrally sponsored scheme is jointly funded 50% by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government. Beneficiaries must submit an undertaking in their DPR/SCP to keep the unit operational, bear all post-construction costs, and ensure ice is supplied to fishers and fish farmers at affordable prices.

Benefits:
The project cost is ₹120,00,000/-
Subsidy Distribution :
A 40% subsidy is available for the General Category.
A 60% subsidy is offered for SC (Scheduled Caste) and Women beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Haryana and possess a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The applicant must submit an undertaking in the DPR/SCP to bear all operational, maintenance, and post-construction management costs, and to ensure the continuous operation of the ice plant/cold storage.
1. The applicant must note that central assistance will be provided based on the actual cost, within the overall ceiling specified under the relevant PMMSY sub-components.
1. The applicant must ensure that the ice produced is supplied to fishers and fish farmers at an affordable price.
1. The applicant must either own the project land or hold it on a long-term registered lease of at least 10 years to be eligible.
Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist&quot; by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to recognize and financially assist artists aged 60 years or above who have retired from professional artistic practice and have made distinguished contributions in the field of plastic arts at the national level. The fellowship is intended to support such artists by enabling them to acquire necessary equipment and continue contributing meaningfully to the arts. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy. In this scheme, 10 artists are given a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000/- for one year, and it is extendable for a maximum of two years, depending on the quality and impact of the artist’s continued work.

Benefits:
Monthly Fellowship: 
₹5,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an artist.
  - The applicant must be 60 years or older.
  - The applicant should be retired from the professional field of plastic arts.
  - The applicant should have attained national-level fame and established a distinct identity through excellence in painting, sculpture, or graphic arts.
Green Business Scheme - Haryana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The &quot;Green Business Scheme&quot; is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSCFDC) in collaboration with the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) within the state of Haryana. Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹2.00 lakhs are provided to Scheduled Caste residents of Haryana for undertaking income-generating activities such as e-rickshaws, compressed air vehicles, solar energy gadgets, polyhouses, and similar ventures. Activities that contribute to mitigating the greenhouse effect are eligible for assistance under this scheme.

Benefits:
The Corporation, in collaboration with NSFDC, provides a loan for various economic development schemes having a unit cost up to ₹2,00,000/-.
The Corporation provides margin money @10% of the project cost.
The Corporation (HSFDC) provides a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum amount of subsidy being ₹10,000/- of the total project cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should be in the age group of 18 to 45 years.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant's annual family income should be up to ₹3,00,000/-.

**Note:** The income ceiling is at least 50% of the beneficiaries having an annual family income up to ₹1,50,000/-, and the balance 50% of the beneficiaries having an annual family income up to ₹3,00,000/-.
Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts&quot; by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase awareness about fine arts and promote the publication of fine arts literature by supporting artists and art institutions financially. Under this initiative, applications are invited annually through paid newspaper advertisements, and 2 (two) artists/art institutions are provided assistance for the publication of fine arts books.. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
50% of the total printing cost or a maximum of ₹20,000/- (whichever is lower).


Eligibility Criteria:
- An individual artist or an art institution working in the field of fine arts is eligible for this scheme.
PMMSY: Construction of Fish Kiosks Including Kiosks of Aquarium/Ornamental Fish-Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Construction of Fish Kiosks including Kiosks of Aquarium/Ornamental fish" by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to provide central assistance for the construction of fish kiosks, including those for aquarium/ornamental fish.

Benefits:
The project cost is ₹10,00,000/- per unit. Subsidy of 40% of the project cost for General Category beneficiaries. Subsidy of 60% of the project cost for SC/Women beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The applicant should submit an undertaking in the Detailed Project Report (DPR)/Self Contained Proposal (SCP) to the effect that all operational, maintenance, and post-construction management costs of the infrastructure facilities shall be borne by them.
1. The applicant should ensure the fish kiosk will be kept in operational condition for 10 years.
1. The applicant should display a board permanently at the infrastructure facilities to the effect that the fish kiosk is constructed with Central Assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
1. The applicant can only avail of central assistance for one unit.
1. The projects having land on long-term registered lease shall also be considered for Central financial assistance under the scheme. However, the lease period/ agreement shall not be less than a minimum period of 10 (ten) years.
PMMSY: Inputs for fresh water Aquaculture including Composite fish culture, Scampi, Pangasius, Tilapia etc - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Inputs for fresh water Aquaculture, including Composite fish culture, Scampi, Pangasius, Tilapia, etc, introduced by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to expand fisheries production in Haryana. This centrally sponsored scheme is jointly funded 50% by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government. It provides input cost subsidies for the first crop in newly constructed ponds under PMMSY, aiming to promote aquaculture in urban and semi-urban areas.

Benefits:
The project cost is: 4,00,000/- per hectare
Subsidy Distribution:
40% of the project cost for General Category beneficiaries
60% of the project cost for SC/Women beneficiaries

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Haryana with a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The applicant will be eligible for input cost subsidy provided by the State Government only for the expansion of fisheries in urban or semi-urban areas under the construction of new ponds.
1. The applicant will receive central financial assistance only for the initial fish crop (fertilizer) in newly constructed ponds.
1. The applicant will be eligible for central financial assistance on input costs only if the pond is properly prepared for fisheries.
1. The applicant may use land on a long-term registered lease, provided the lease period is at least 7 years, for eligibility under this scheme.
Ambubhai Purani Award
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Ambubhai Purani Award&quot; by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote the development of gymnasiums and traditional Indian physical culture by honoring individuals who have shown exceptional contribution in this field. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹51,000/- and state-level recognition to outstanding individuals, fostering motivation and continuity in preserving indigenous physical training traditions. The scheme is implemented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
₹51,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a male individual.
   1. The applicant should have performed excellent work in the field of Gymnasiums (Akhadas).
Manav Kalyan Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
Launched on 11th September 1995, the scheme "Manav Kalyan Yojana" implemented by the Commissioner of Cottage and Rural Industries, Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to uplift economically disadvantaged sections by providing toolkit assistance (via e-vouchers) for self-employment in 10 designated trades. The scheme replaces previous self-employment initiatives and targets individuals/families with an annual income of up to ₹6,00,000/- in rural/urban areas. It focuses on empowering artisans and marginalized communities, including SC/ST and nomadic tribes, with no income limit for the most backward sub-castes. Applications are submitted online via the e-Kutir portal, and beneficiaries receive toolkits through a transparent e-voucher system.

Benefits:
Toolkit Assistance:
 E-vouchers for toolkits in 10 specified trades.
Trades Covered:
 Dairy Product Sales, Plumber, Bharat Kaam (Embroidery), Centering Work, Beauty Parlor, Electric Appliances Repairing, Papad Making, Pickle Making, Vehicle Servicing, Puncture Kit
*The maximum cost limits per toolkit are predefined (exact amounts not specified in the document).
Training Option:
 Applicants can opt for skill training during the application process.
Transparent Disbursement:
 E-vouchers (QR codes) are generated post-approval and redeemed at approved dealers.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicants must be between 18 and 60 years of age to qualify for the scheme.
- The applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) nomadic tribes are eligible without any income proof requirement.
- The applicants from general categories must have a family annual income of ₹6,00,000/- or less, and must submit an income certificate as proof. **Additional Requirement for Rural Applicants**
The rural applicants must - 
a) either be listed in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list with a poverty score of 0 to 16.
b) or submit an income certificate issued by the relevant authority. **Income Criteria Exemptions**
The income limit does not apply to the following:
a) Individuals from the 12 most backward sub-castes within the Scheduled Castes.
b) Members of the most backward, nomadic, or de-notified tribes under the SEBC category.
_*For all other applicants, the annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000/-, whether residing in rural or urban areas._
Subsidy on Rehri alongwith (Stove, Gas Chulha, Utensil etc.) for the Fish/Fish Product Sale
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy on Rehri along with Stove, Gas Chulha, Utensils, etc. for Sale of Fish/Fish Products” is implemented by the Fisheries Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste fish farmers for the purchase of a Rehri (handcart) equipped with stove, gas chulha, utensils, and other essentials for selling fish and fish products. A 60% subsidy is provided on the total project cost of ₹60,000/- per beneficiary.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided for the purchase of a Rehri (Handcart) along with essential items such as stove, gas chulha, utensils, etc., for selling fish or fish products. 
A subsidy of 60% on the total project cost of ₹60,000/- will be granted, amounting to ₹36,000/- per beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant's age should be a minimum of 18 years.
PMMSY: Construction of New Grow Out Ponds - Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Construction of New Grow out Ponds" by the Ministry Of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, aims to expand fisheries in various urban and semi-urban areas through the construction of new grow-out ponds. Through this scheme, subsidies are provided for the construction of new grow-out ponds to beneficiaries who are engaged in fisheries.

Benefits:
The scheme provides financial assistance for the Construction of the New Grow-out Ponds. The project cost is ₹7,00,000/- per Hectare.
The subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for beneficiaries falling under the General Category.
The subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for beneficiaries who are Scheduled Caste (SC) or Women.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The construction of new grow-out ponds subsidy will be provided by the State Government for the expansion of fisheries in various urban/semi-urban areas only under the construction of new grow-out ponds under the Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme.
1. Central financial assistance for the construction of new grow-out ponds will be provided only for the ponds prepared for fisheries.
1. The applicant should have own land with clear title or having land on a long-term registered lease, not less than a minimum of 7 years.
PMMSY: Construction of New ponds for Saline /Alkaline areas-Haryana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana: Construction of New Ponds for Saline/Alkaline Areas" by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Haryana, aims to expand fisheries in various urban and semi-urban areas. Through this scheme, subsidies for the construction of new ponds and central financial assistance for the initial fish crop on newly constructed ponds are provided to beneficiaries. The scheme considers ponds with a long duration and a registered lease period of at least 7 years for grants.

Benefits:
The project cost is ₹8,00,000/- per hectare. 
The subsidy is limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category and 60% of the project cost for Scheduled Caste (SC) and women beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
1. The construction of new ponds subsidy will be provided by the state government for the expansion of fisheries in various urban/semi-urban areas only under the construction of new ponds under the Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme.
1. Only central financial assistance will be provided to the beneficiaries for the initial fish crop only on the fertiliser of newly constructed ponds.
1. Central financial assistance on the construction of new ponds will be provided only on ponds prepared for fisheries.
1. Under this scheme, ponds whose pond duration will be for a long time, and the registered lease period will be at least 7 years, will be considered for a grant on those ponds.
C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme "C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship" by the Minority Affairs Department, Government of Kerala, aims to provide financial assistance to girl students from Muslim, Latin, and Converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala. Through this scheme, scholarships are provided for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses, along with a separate hostel stipend for eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is implemented by the Minority Affairs Department.

Benefits:
The scholarship provides monetary benefits to eligible students for their studies and hostel expenses.
Undergraduate:
 ₹4,000/- per annum (for 3,000 students).
Post Graduates:
 ₹5,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).
Professional Courses:
 ₹6,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).
Hostel Stipend:
 ₹12,000/- per annum (for 2,000 students).



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Muslim, Latin, or Converted Christian community.
1. The applicant should be a native of Kerala.
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
1. The applicant should be studying for the first year of Graduation or Higher courses in a Government/Aided Institution.
1. The applicant should have gained admission to self-financing colleges from the merit seat.
1. The applicant should have scored 50% or above in the qualifying examination.
1. The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹4,50,000/-.
1. The applicant applying for Hostel stipend should be staying in recognized hostels.