pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Nikshay Poshan Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare

Details:
The "Nikshay Poshan Yojana", launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, provides financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month to each notified tuberculosis (TB) patient for nutritional support. All TB patients notified on or after 1st April 2018 and registered on the NIKSHAY portal are eligible. The scheme aims to improve treatment outcomes by addressing malnutrition and supporting patients throughout their treatment.

Benefits:
Financial Incentive:
 An amount of ₹1,000/- per month for each notified TB patient.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All patients with tuberculosis (TB) who are notified to the government on or after April 1, 2018, including those who are already being treated for TB, are eligible for financial incentives.
1. To be eligible for the incentives, patients must be registered or notified on the NIKSHAY portal.
Mukhyamantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
&quot;Mukhyarrantri Bayan Jyoti Yojana&quot; (MBJY) is a scheme under the Chief Minister&#39;s Special Package for Handloom weavers. The scheme aims to improve working conditions and productivity for weavers by providing necessary illumination, ensuring smooth operation during electricity issues, reducing physical strain, and increasing earning potential.

Benefits:
Free Tube Lights:
 Distribution of 20-watt tube lights free of cost to beneficiaries.
Inverter Purchase Assistance: 
₹17,500/- is given in two installments  for purchasing inverters (1st installment of ₹10,000/- for purchase of equipment and 2nd installment of ₹7,500/ - after purchase of equipment).
Free Fans:
 35-watt fans given to beneficiaries at no cost.
Interest-Free Loan:
 Up to ₹5,000 loan available with no interest rate charged.


Eligibility Criteria:
- He/ She must be a bonafide weaver/ full-time ancillary worker. 
- He/ She is a permanent resident/ domicile of Odisha.
- The family income from all sources does not exceed ₹3, 00,000/- per annum.
- At least 50% income of the family should be from weaving activities.
- He or she should purchase the lighting unit from a GST-registered dealer with a valid TIN.
- Where more than one member of a family is found eligible, only one of them will be entitled to benefit under this scheme
Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
&quot;Lakshmir Bhandar&quot; Scheme is a flagship program launched by the West Bengal Government in February 2021, to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections of society. For the empowerment of women in the age group of 25-60 years and enrolled in ‘Swasthya Sathi’, ₹ 1,200/- every month to women SC/ST households and ₹ 1,000/- per month to other beneficiaries are provided. The scheme aims to empower women and make them financially independent by providing them with a one-time grant to buy essential goods and services.

Benefits:
For women from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes households: ₹ 1,200/- per month
For women from other category: ₹ 1,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant should be a woman.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 25 - 60 years.
1. The household of the applicant should be enrolled under the "Swasthyasathi" scheme.
1. The applicant should not be a government employee in permanent employment/ retired government employee of Central/ State Government, Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats, Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities, Local Bodies, teaching and non-teaching employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, etc. receiving regular salary/ pension.
Pension To The Disabled Person
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The Pension to the Disabled Person scheme under the Social Welfare, Women & Child Development Chandigarh is Disability pension to a disabled person granted to Physically Handicapped persons. A person who is disabled to the extent of 40% and is resident of Union Territory of Chandigarh and fulfills the income criteria i.e., family income does not exceed  ₹1.50 lacs per annum. is eligible for a grant of pension. 
Everyone deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their abilities. Offering a pension to disabled persons recognizes their inherent value and ensures they are not left to live in poverty or dependence.

Benefits:
The pension payable to each person shall be ₹1000/- per annum to those persons having 40% to 70% of disability.
₹2000/-per annum to those persons having more than 70% of disability.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant's disability must be to the extent of 40% or above then they will be eligible to avail the benefit of same. 
1. The applicant must be a resident of UT Chandigarh for more than 3 years. 
1. The family income of the applicant should not exceed  ₹1.50 lacs annually.
Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
**Objective** 
The main objective of the mission is to double the farm income, in unison with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
**CMSGUY: The Way Ahead**
At the current rate of growth, it will take about 80 years to double the farm income in Assam. Normal interventions by the Government in this regard would not be adequate to address the problem. Under CMSGUY there is a proposal to initiate massive investments in rural areas for complete rural empowerment in a period of five years in a focused and concerted manner to realize the dream of doubling the farm income. This is sought to be achieved through a 'saturation model' by covering each revenue village through focused interventions in 

1. Direct economic activities, 
1. Logistic support including market linkages, and 
1. Community support. Above focused interventions are aimed at in nine critical areas and related sub-missions are:

1. Fishery Mission,
1. Milk Mission,
1. Organic Mission,
1. Land Management and Conservation Mission,
1. Sericulture, Khadi and Cottage Industry Mission,
1. Road and Broadband connectivity,
1. Semi-Processing, Processing and Market Linkages,
1. "Youth-Yoga-Sports" Mission and
1. e-Gram Mission by developing Village Knowledge Centres by strengthening traditional Namghar and other community institutions

Benefits:
Benefits
The Government of Assam has launched Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana.
Through this scheme farm mechanisms will be enhanced in the state and double-cropping will be facilitated.
One tractor unit consisting of one tractor including its accessories will be provided to the selected beneficiary group in the revenue village.
This tractor will be provided at a subsidized rate.
Through this scheme, the government is going to provide a subsidy of 70% to the beneficiary subject to a maximum of 5.5 lahks.
This subsidy will be admissible on the lowest price of tractors in the government-notified list of tractors for the category concerned.
Similarly, the lowest approved price of implements will also be applicable for the subsidy.
The benefit of this scheme will be provided to a group of 8 to 10 members who are actual adult farmers of the same village.


Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility** 

1. The benefit of this scheme will be provided to any group of 8 to 10 members who are actual adult farmers of the same village
1. The group of farmers must have a common bank account and will apply jointly with the signatures of each member on the application form preferably along with particulars of land and crops cultivated
1. The applicant group should not have more than one member from one family
Assistance Scheme For Reimbursement For Expenditure On Visa By Construction Workers For Employment Abroad
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Reimbursement of Expenditure Incurred on Visa for Employment Abroad to Construction Workers is a scheme implemented in the state of Rajasthan to provide financial assistance to construction workers who are seeking employment abroad. Under this scheme, registered construction workers in Rajasthan who have secured employment in foreign countries are eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred on obtaining the necessary visa and related documentation. To be eligible for this scheme, the construction worker must be registered with the Construction Workers Welfare Board in Rajasthan and provide proof of employment in a foreign country. The aim of this scheme is to reduce the financial burden on construction workers who are seeking employment abroad by providing financial support for expenses related to obtaining visas, which can often be a significant expense. This scheme aims to promote the welfare of construction workers and support them in their efforts to secure employment opportunities abroad.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, registered construction workers in Rajasthan who have secured employment in foreign countries are eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred on obtaining the necessary visa and related documentation. 
Under this scheme, a maximum amount of Rs.5000/- will be reimbursed from the circle level to the eligible beneficiary for reimbursement of the expenditure incurred for visa for the purpose of employment abroad.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan State.
 2.Applicant should be registered as Construction Worker under labor laws. Other Conditions
 1. For getting contract employment abroad, it is necessary to take permission for migration from the office of Protectors of Emigrants (POE) under the Migrant Act, 1983.
 2. Registration of the recruiting agency under the Overseas Act or a valid permit from the POE office is necessary.
 3. Reimbursement of visa amount under the above scheme will be payable on the beneficiary passport having a minimum validity of 6 months including valid visa.
 4. Under the scheme, the benefit of assistance amount will be payable to the beneficiary only once.
 5. During scrutiny of application and documents, if any facts found to be false resulting in the cancellation of eligibility, it will be the responsibility of the concerned beneficiary to deposit all the assistance amount sanctioned under the scheme along with interest.              
 6. The benefit of this scheme will be payable only if the beneficiary is employed abroad, is in the building and other construction works.
Scholarship For Cadets Of Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Mizoram

Details:
The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun offers scholarships to deserving cadets, including those from Mizoram. The scholarships are awarded based on the cadet's performance in academics, extracurricular activities, and conduct.
There are several scholarships available for RIMC cadets from Mizoram, including:
Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to cadets who perform exceptionally well in academics and other activities. The scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000. Financial Assistance: Cadets who come from economically weaker sections of society can apply for financial assistance. The amount of assistance provided depends on the cadet's financial situation. Sports Scholarship: Cadets who excel in sports can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000. Special Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to cadets who face exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition or the loss of a parent. The amount of the scholarship depends on the situation. To apply for these scholarships, cadets must meet the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents. The application process usually starts in the month of January, and the scholarships are awarded in April/May.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: The scholarships provide financial assistance to cadets from economically weaker sections of society. This helps them to pursue their education and training at RIMC without any financial burden.
Accommodation: Cadets are provided with free accommodation and food during their stay at RIMC. This ensures that they can focus on their studies and training without worrying about their basic needs.
Medical Care: The RIMC website mentions that cadets receive free medical care, including regular health check-ups and treatment for any illness or injury.
Career Opportunities: RIMC prepares cadets for a career in the Indian Armed Forces. The training and education they receive at RIMC help them to build a strong foundation for their future careers.
Recognition: The scholarships awarded to cadets are a recognition of their academic and extracurricular achievements. This boosts their confidence and encourages them to work harder.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Scholarship will be admissible to Mizo students permanently residing in the state of Mizoram studying at RIMC, Dehradun.
- Student should not be covered under any other Scholarship scheme.
- Scholarship for studying in any class will be available for only one year and renewable as per Rules/Condition.
- If after the award of scholarship the cadet is found medically unfit in any way which according to the appropriate medical authority, renders him unfit for his entry into the NDA, the scholarship awarded shall be discontinued from the date the cadet is declared unfit
Self Employment Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
**Detailed** 

- Under this scheme, Subsidies will be provided to the religious minority communities with the help of Nationalized / Scheduled banks to start or improve a small-scale handicraft industry, service sector, and agro-based activities. 
- People belonging to State Religious Minority Communities are covered under this scheme. (State Religious Minority Communities consist of People belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain Communities). 
- Subsidy will be 33% of the unit cost or a maximum of Rs. 1.00 Lakh. **The beneficiaries will be selected by the below Selection Panel.**

1. MLA of the concerned Assembly Constituency – Chairman
1. Member of the Legislative Council who is a permanent resident in that Taluk - Vice-Chairman
1. Concerned Taluk Tahsildar – Member
1. Executive Officer of concerned Taluk Panchayat-Member
1. The District Lead Bank Manager – Member
1. District Joint Director, Commerce, and Industry – Member
1. Concerned District’s Deputy Director, Women and Child Welfare Department – Member
1. Concerned District Manager, Karnataka Minority Development Corporation- Member Secretary.

Benefits:
Benefits
Under this scheme, a subsidy of 33% of the unit cost or a maximum of Rs. 1.00 Lakh will be given to  persons belonging to religious minority communities

Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility**

1. Applicants must belong to the State Religious Minority Community.
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of the State.
1. The age limit of the applicant is between 18 to 55 years.
1. Family annual income from all sources should not be more than Rs.81,000/- in a rural areas and Rs. 1,03,000 in urban areas.
1. No member of the applicant's family shall be an employee of the State/Central/ Government PSU.
1. Applicants should not have availed of a loan in KMDC earlier.
Tailoring Training To Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Widows/Destitute Women/Girls
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The aim of the scheme is to enable Scheduled Caste Widows/girls/destitute women for self-employment. A stipend of ₹600/- P.M. and raw material costing ₹300/- per month per trainee is given to a trainee for getting training from the nearest Kalyan Kendar run by this department. After completion of one year course, each widow/ girl/ destitute women are given a new sewing machine free of cost to earn her livelihood. 20 girls/ widows/ destitute women from SC community and 5 from BC community are given training in each community centre.

Benefits:
₹600/- stipend per month.
₹300/- per month for raw materials.
1 sewing machine.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2.	The applicant should be a widow, destitute woman, or girl.
3.	The applicant&#39;s age should be between 14 and 45 years.
4.	The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Backward Class category.
5.	The applicant&#39;s annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakhs.
Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Manipur

Details:
&quot;Financial Assistance to Poor &amp; Needy Widow Women&quot; is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows in the age group of 18-40 years as this group is not getting benefits under the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme. In Manipur, there are many widows of this age group due to the armed conflict and HIV/AIDS. Therefore, this scheme is indispensable for such widows to prevent difficulties and hardships to bear the daily need for survival. Widows who are domiciled in Manipur and have been residing in Manipur for more than 5 years continuously preceding the date of application are eligible under the scheme. This is a State Sponsored Scheme and only the citizens who are domiciled in the State of Manipur can apply for this scheme. The application should be submitted through the respective District Social Welfare Officer.

Benefits:
The financial assistance will be at the rate of ₹ 2,000/- per annum per widow.
The scheme will cover all the eligible beneficiaries within the State of Manipur.
Financial assistance will be continued with the fresh/Renewal application every year if the fund is available.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
1. The applicant should be a Widow.
1. The age of applicant should be between 18-40 years.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.
Pension to Widows and Destitute Women
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The &quot;Pension to Widows and Destitute Women&quot; scheme was introduced by the Government of Haryana in the financial year 1980-81. The aim of the scheme is to provide social security to women who cannot sustain themselves and need financial assistance. Under this scheme, widows and destitute women aged 18 years and above are eligible for a pension if they are domiciles of Haryana and have been residing in the state for at least one year at the time of application submission.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a pension of ₹2,500/- per month is given to widows and destitute women.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2.	The applicant should meet one of the following conditions:
•	Be a widow.
•	Be a destitute woman without a husband, parents, or children.
•	Be a destitute woman due to desertion or the physical/mental incapacity of her husband (for married women) or parents (for other women).
3.	The applicant should be 18 years of age or older.
4.	The applicant's annual income from all sources should be less than ₹2,00,000/-.
Nirman Shramik Safety Kit Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
"Nirman Shramik Safety Kit Yojana" is a scheme by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Govt of Jharkhand. This is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme. Only the residents/domicile of the state of Jharkhand can apply to this scheme. Applications for this scheme are accepted online through the official website of the department. The scheme provides a direct cash transfer of ₹ 1,000 to the bank account of the registered beneficiaries/members of the board, for purchasing a branded helmet and a pair of safety shoes.

Benefits:
The scheme provides a direct cash transfer of ₹ 1,000 to the bank account of the registered beneficiaries/members of the board, for purchasing a branded helmet and a pair of safety shoes.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be domiciled in the state of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant should be in the age group of 18-60 years.
1. The applicant should be a registered Construction Worker (Nirmaan Shramik) or a Member of the 'Jharkhand Building and Other Construction Worker Welfare Board (JBOCWW Board)'.
1. The applicant should be engaged in construction work such as masons, carpenters, electricians, porters, painters, etc.
1. The applicant should have worked for at least 90 days.
1. The applicant should not already have availed of the benefits of this scheme.
Nirman Shramik Antrashtriya Khel Pratiyogiyo Hetu Protsahan Yojana
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The purpose of this scheme is to encourage registered beneficiaries employed in building and other construction works and their children to participate in international sports.  This scheme will be effective on those employed in the Labour Department building and other construction workers who are registered as beneficiaries in the board under Section-12 of the The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, and are depositing their contributions regularly. This scheme will be effective in the entire state of Rajasthan.

Benefits:
The incentive amount under this scheme for International level sports competition to the eligible beneficiary or his children will be given as follows: -
Participating in the competition-  ₹ 2,00,000/-
On receiving the Bronze medal-   ₹5,00,000/-
On receiving the Silver medal-     ₹8,00,000/-
On receiving the Gold medal-       ₹11,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan State.
   1. For this scheme, those construction workers will be eligible, who are registered as labour under labour law. 
   1. Those building and other construction workers will be eligible who are registered as beneficiaries in the board under Section-12 of The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and are depositing their contribution regularly.
   1. In addition to the above, unmarried sons and daughters of construction workers will also be eligible for assistance under the scheme.

**Other Terms &amp; Conditions:**

  - The provisions of the scheme will not be applicable to any online gaming / betting-related competition.
  - Declaration of invalidity of Sportsperson or withdrawal of medals won by the participant due to doping or any valid reason stipulated by the organising committee no incentives will be payable under the scheme.
  - During scrutiny of the application and documents, if any facts are found to be false resulting in the cancellation of eligibility, it will be the responsibility of the concerned beneficiary to deposit all the assistance amount sanctioned under the scheme along with interest.
Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Sikkim

Details:
The Govt. of Sikkim launched a scheme named “Sikkim Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (SUWPS)” in 2013 for unmarried women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Sikkim. Under this scheme, the unmarried women of BPL families in the age group 45-59 years without any source of income are eligible for payment of ₹ 2,000 as a monthly pension. This scheme is 100% State Innovative Scheme and the unmarried woman should not have been covered by any other existing pension schemes of the State or Central government.

Benefits:
A monthly pension of ₹ 2,000/- per beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state of Sikkim.
1. The applicant should be a woman.
1. The applicant should be unmarried.
1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should be in the 45-59 years age group.
1. The applicant should not have any source of income.
Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST): Scholarship Of Students With Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Manipur

Details:
"Chief Ministergi Shotharabasingi Tengbang (CMST): Scholarship of Students with Disabilities" is a Scholarship Scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the Students with Disability (SwD) who are a domicile of the State of Manipur, and are studying in Class 1st and above are awarded with scholarship of upto ₹ 8,000/-. The student must be enrolled in a school/college/university/institution recognized by the Govt. of Manipur. The amount of the scholarhip shall be disbursed directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.

Benefits:
Class: 1st to 5th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹ 3,000/-.
Class: 6th to 8th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹ 4,000/-.
Class: 9th to 12th; Rate of Scholarship (per annum): ₹ 6,000/-.
Graduate & Above (including all Technical Courses): ₹ 8,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD).
1. The applicant should be a Student.
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.
1. The applicant should be studying in Class 1st and above.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a school/college/university/institution recognized by the Govt. of Manipur.
1. The applicant should not be availing scholarship under any other similar scheme from any source.
Incentive For The Simple Marriage
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Karnataka

Details:
The Simple Marriage scheme is a government initiative by the Social Welfare Department of Karnataka that offers incentives to couples belonging to the SC community who opt for a simple marriage ceremony. The scheme aims to promote the concept of simple marriages and provide financial assistance to eligible couples. Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department of Karnataka will provide incentives to Simple Married Couples belonging to the SC Community who have submitted their applications within 1 year of marriage. Only couples who got married on or after 11-08-2015 are eligible for the incentive, which is set at Rs. 50,000.00. To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must be a resident of Karnataka state, belong to the SC community, and have a family income from all sources that does not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. It is important to note that the scheme is applicable within 1 year of marriage

Benefits:
Financial Incentives: The scheme provides a financial incentive of Rs. 50,000.00 to eligible Simple Married Couples belonging to the SC community.
Promotes Simple Marriages: The scheme aims to promote the concept of simple marriages, which can help reduce the financial burden on families and promote equality in society.
Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for the scheme are straightforward, making it easier for eligible couples to apply for and receive the incentive.
Encourages Timely Application: The incentive is provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1 year of their marriage, which encourages timely application and provides immediate financial assistance.
Documentation Support: The scheme provides a clear list of required documents for application, which helps simplify the application process and provides transparency.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Karnataka State Resident: The applicant must be a resident of Karnataka state.
1. SC Community: The applicant must belong to the SC community.
1. Family Income: The family income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.
1. Time Limit: The scheme is applicable only within 1 year of the marriage.
Financial Assistance To Disabled For Self Employment
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Financial Assistance to Disabled for Self Employment" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate the self-employment of unemployed disabled persons. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based project. 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:
Financial Assistance of up to ₹1,50,000/- is provided. 80% loan amount is provided by the Nationalized Bank.
20% subsidy of up to ₹30,000/- is provided by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
1. The applicant should be in the 18 to 50 years age group.
1. The annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
Krushi Mahotsav
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
**Detailed** 
Some of the key features of the Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat are:

   1. **Soil Health Card**: The government provides soil health cards to farmers to help them understand the nutrient status of their soil and take appropriate measures to improve soil fertility.   1. **Subsidized Inputs**: The government provides subsidies on various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to encourage farmers to use quality inputs and increase their crop yields.   1. **Training and Extension Services:** The government provides training and extension services to farmers to help them adopt modern and scientific farming practices and improve their productivity.   1. **Agricultural Infrastructure Development**: The government invests in the development of agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation facilities, rural roads, and markets to improve farmers&#39; access to inputs and markets.   1. **Crop Insurance:** The government provides crop insurance to farmers to protect them from crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.   1. **Financial Assistance**: The government provides financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of farm machinery and equipment, as well as for the development of farm infrastructure.   1. The Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat is implemented through various activities and programs such as farmer meetings, soil testing, crop demonstrations, and training programs. The government also encourages farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices such as organic farming and use of renewable energy sources.
   1. The Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat has played a significant role in transforming the agricultural landscape of the state and has improved the livelihoods of farmers by increasing their crop yields and incomes.

Benefits:
Benefits
Agriculture Scientists and officers are provided guidance to farmers about Scientific farming, Organic farming, Farm mechanization, Micro Irrigation, Crop Value addition and Agriculture related information as well as provided knowledge of Government Schemes.
In addition, to provide free kit distribution to small farmers during Krushi Mahotsav.

Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility**

   1. All farmers and Female farmers of the state.
   1. The scheme is available to all farmers in the state of Gujarat.
   1. There are no restrictions based on caste, religion, or gender.
   1. Farmers who are interested in learning about the latest agricultural practices and improving their crop yields are encouraged to participate.
Financial Assistance For Aids And Appliances For Disabled Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Financial Assistance for Aids and Appliances for Disabled Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for the purchase of aids and appliances as per their age group and the type of disability. 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:
For Hearing Handicapped:
 Hearing Aids.
For Orthopedically Handicapped:
 Crutches, Tricycles, Calipers, Wheel Chair.
For Visually Handicapped:
 Tape Recorders and Blank Cassettes for Education Purposes Up to Cost of ₹3,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
1. For financial assistance of 100% of the cost of the aids and appliances, the monthly income of the applicant should be less than ₹1,500/-.
1. For financial assistance of 50% of the cost of the aids and appliances, the monthly income of the applicant should be between ₹1,500/- to ₹2,000/-.
Special Education And Vocational Training Through Government Institutions
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Special Education and Vocational Training through Government Institutions" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Special Education is provided to children with disability between the age group of 6 to 18 years in the Government Special Schools and Vocational Training is provided to special children above the age of 18 years. 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 child will have access to free education in an appropriate environment till he/she attains the age of eighteen years 
Special children above 18 years in age will be given vocational training.
The free facilities of food, shelter, clothing and education are provided in these institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
1. For Special Education, the age of the applicant should be between 6 to 18 years.
1. For Vocational Education, the age of the applicant should be 18 years and above.
Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
**Details**
Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana is implemented by the Revenue Department of the Government of Gujarat in collaboration with the Agriculture and Co-operation Department. The Revenue Department is responsible for the implementation of the scheme, including the verification of crop damage and the disbursal of compensation to eligible farmers. The Agriculture and Co-operation Department provides technical assistance and support for the implementation of the scheme to ensure that farmers receive timely and adequate relief in case of crop damage due to natural calamities.
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**Key Points**

   1. The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide financial assistance to farmers of Gujarat in case of crop loss.
   1. Financial Assistance will only be provided to farmers if Crop Loss is due to natural calamities.
   1. No premium will have to pay by the farmers to get themselves registered under Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana.
   1. Financial Assistance will only be paid up to a maximum of 4 Hectares of Agricultural Land.
   1. Eligible Farmers can apply by visiting their nearest E Gram Centre to avail the benefit of financial assistance in case of crop loss.

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Benefits:
Benefits
Amount of Assistance
Crop Loss Percentage
Rs. 20,000/- per Hectare
Crop Loss of 33% to 60%
Rs. 25,000/- per Hectare
Crop Loss of Over 60%


Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility** 

1. The applicant must be a farmer residing in Gujarat state.
1. The applicant must have availed of a loan for agricultural purposes from a cooperative institution or a bank.
1. The applicant must have suffered crop loss due to natural calamities such as drought, flood, or earthquake.
1. The applicant must possess the land for agricultural purposes in his/her name or have the right to cultivate such land.
1. The land should be surveyed by the Revenue Department of Gujarat and should have a record of rights.
1. The crop loss should be certified by the Revenue Department of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should have insured the crop under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or any other crop insurance scheme recognized by the Government of Gujarat.
Schemes Of HP Minorities Finance & Development Corporation
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The H.P. Minorities Finance & Development Corporation (HPMFDC) was registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (not for profit) on 23-09-1996 and was declared State Channeling Agency (SCA) for National Minorities Finance & Development Corporation, New Delhi (NMFDC) with the objective to give social, economic and educational upliftment to the people of Minorities below double the poverty line in H.P. by providing financial assistance/loans to them for setting up of self employment ventures of income generating activities  and education loan for acquiring professional/technical education and job oriented degrees in India and abroad as well, as per NMDFC guidelines and schemes.  Similarly, the Corporation was also declared State Channeling Agency (SCA)  for National Handicapped Finance & Development Corporation, Faridabad (NHFDC) on 20-01-1999 for  providing them financial assistance/ loan for setting up  of self employment ventures of income generating activities and education loan for acquiring professional/technical education and job oriented degrees in India and abroad as well.

Benefits:
Loans are given for self-employment for 5 years at 6 percent interest rate up to Rs.5.00 lakh.
Loans for professional and technical education like JBT, Nursing, Hotel Management, MBA, MBBS, Engineering, LLB and B.Ed etc. are given at 3% interest rate up to Rs 10,00 lakh. 
The age of the applicant should be between 16 years to 32 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
Individuals belonging to minority communities (Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Parsis) in the age group of 18 years to 55 years whose annual income is Rs.98,000/- (rural areas) and Rs.1,20,000/- (urban areas) be less than.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Sikkim
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Sikkim

Details:
Launched in the year 2014, the scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Department of Women &amp; Child Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to the poor widows of the state of Sikkim. A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of the pension scheme. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension of ₹ 2000/- and the pension amount consists of the Central and State governments&#39; share.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will get a monthly pension of 
₹ 2000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Sikkim.
1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 21 years and above.
1. The applicant should not have any source of income i.e. applicant should not be a recipient of salary / pension / family pension from Central Government / other State Governments.
1. The applicant should have opened the Bank Account under “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”. **Note 1:** If the beneficiary remarried, the pension shall be ceased to be drawn from the date of her re-marriage.
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Artiste’s Pension
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Manipur

Details:
The scheme "Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Artiste’s Pension" by the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur provides a monthly pension of up to ₹ 4,000/- to the aged reputed artists who have contributed to making the tradition, culture, and art forms of Manipur more vibrant by working in various fields of arts such as Theatre (traditional/modern) / Shumang Leela / Nupi Leela / Mime/ Classical Dance / Traditional Dance / Folk Dance / Tribal Dance, etc.

Benefits:
Category A:
 Awardees & Gurus (150 number) @ ₹ 4,000/- per month will be supported.
Category B:
 Non-Awardees (850 number) @ ₹ 2,500/- per month will be supported.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.
1. The applicant should be an Artist.
1. The applicant should be 60 years or above in age, as of 1st April of the current financial year.
1. The applicant should not be employed in any public/private undertakings.
1. **For Category (A):** The applicant should be a National / State Awardee, such as Padma Awardee, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi or Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee, Manipur State Film Development Society or National Award Winners in Film.1. **For Category (B):** The applicant should have made a substantial contribution to the preservation and promotion of Arts during his / her young age and should be a well-known artiste recognized by a competent authority of Government including Shree Shree Govindaji Temple Board, Sanamahi Temple Board for Sankirtana and Lai Haraoba or recommended by any reputed registered organizations authorized by the Government, etc in the concerned field.1. The income of the applicant including that of the spouse from all sources should not exceed ₹ 1,50,000/- per annum.
1. Any dependent spouse of the Artiste who enjoyed Pension and Medial benefits under the CMAT shall be eligible for financial assistance / medical assistance. > **Reservation/Preference/Priority:**

The artiste who is in indigent circumstances will be given preference.
Odisha State Treatment Fund
Category: Health & Wellness, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha introduced a scheme named The &quot;**Odisha State Treatment Fund&quot;** scheme which aims to provide financial assistance to the poor patients who are suffering from life threatening disorders &amp; diseases, for treatment of their major ailments. The fund is managed by an autonomous society known as “Odisha State Treatment Fund Society”. The Society is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The financial assistance will be released to the Medical Institutions in which treatment has been/is being given to the patients. The eligible patients will be provided assistance for treatment in specific life threatening diseases as mentioned at **Annexure – D** in the detailed guidelines**.**

Benefits:
OSTF will be a top up to RSBY. The patient will be covered under RSBY at the first assistance and where the amount of assistance required exceeds the limit of RSBY, the patient will be provided assistance under OSTF.
Treatment cost so approved shall be within the upper limit of Rs.3.00 lakh (Rupees three lakh only).
The sanction of District Head Quarters Hospitals shall be limited to Rs.30,000/- per case. Where the quantum of assistance exceeds Rs.30,000/- CDMO with the approval of the Collector-cum-District Magistrate concerned can sanction up to Rs.50,000/-.
For assistance over and above Rs.3.00 lakh, approval of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha needs to be obtained.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. It is applicable to persons below the poverty line, person with annual family income not exceeding Rs.40,000/- in rural area and Rs.60,000/- in urban areas. Either BPL card / AAY card or annual income certificate issued by concerned Tahasildar will be accepted for determining the eligibility.
   1. Rastriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) card holder is also eligible under this scheme.
   1. An unknown accident victim, patients duly referred from registered destitute home / orphanage / mental asylum / Child care Institutions are also eligible for assistance under the scheme subject to citing sufficient reason thereof for recommending the patient under the scheme.
   1. Assistance will be available only to patients undergoing treatment as in-patient in any of the Govt./Empanelled private hospitals. However this will not restrict : Cancer patients from getting chemo in Govt. Day Care Centre without being formally admitted &amp; Patients who have undergone kidney transplantation at Govt. Hospitals from getting post-operative care including supply of free medicines and investigation up to 6 months from the date discharge.
₹ 5 Lakh Insurance Cover To Farmers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Telangana

Details:
Launched on 15 August 2018, the scheme "₹5 Lakh Insurance Cover for Farmers" is an Insurance Scheme by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana. This scheme provides ₹5 lakh insurance coverage to all farmers aged between 18 and 60 years, ensuring financial security for their families in case of the farmer's death, irrespective of the cause. The nominee receives the compensation within 10 days of the farmer's death. The state government pays an annual premium of nearly ₹500 crore on behalf of around 50 lakh farmers to the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and farmers do not need to pay a single rupee. The scheme is being implemented by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).

Benefits:
Financial Security: 
Provides ₹5 lakh insurance coverage to farmers' families in case of the farmer's death, offering substantial financial assistance.	
Inclusive Coverage: 
Covers death due to any cause, including natural causes and accidents.	
Quick Disbursement:
 Ensures compensation is paid to the nominee within 10 days of the farmer's death.	
Zero Cost to Farmers: 
Farmers are not required to pay any premium, as the state government bears the entire cost on their behalf.	
Wide Beneficiary Base:
 Approximately 50 lakh farmers benefit from this scheme annually.	

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident farmer of Telangana.
1. The applicant should be aged between 18 and 60 years.