pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme -Tamil Nadu
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
'The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute people of 60 years and above belonging to households below the poverty line. The scheme also provides one free saree to females, one free dhoti to males during Pongal and Deepavali, and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres.

Benefits:
Pension: 
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant's age should be 60 years and above.
1. The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme' is a state initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Its goal is to offer a ₹1,000 pension to individuals aged 18 and above, who belong to households below the poverty line. Eligibility criteria include a disability percentage of 80% or above, or severe/multiple disabilities.

Benefits:
Pension: 
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the "Below Poverty Line" category.
1. The applicant's age should be 18 years and above.
1. The applicant should have a disability of 80% or above, or should have multiple disabilities.
Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana has been started on June 01, 2016 by the Rajasthan Government to develop positive thinking towards girls to improve their health and educational level and to make them self-reliant. The benefit of this scheme will be given to all those girls of the state who were born after June 1, 2016. 
This scheme have the following objective

1. Promote the education of girls.
1. Improve the health and social status of girls.
1. Encourage a positive mindset towards girls in society.
1. Address gender bias.

Benefits:
Financial Benefits are
Time to provide benefits
Amount of profit
At the time of birth
₹2,500/-
1 year after vaccination
₹2,500/-
On admission to first class
₹4,000/-
On taking admission in sixth class
₹5,000/-
On taking admission in the tenth class
₹11,000/-
On taking admission in class 12th
₹25,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The girl child must be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. She must be born on or after June 1, 2016.
1. The girl child must be born in a government or private medical institution registered with Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).
1. Only two girl child will be eligible.
1. Girl's parents must have an Aadhar Card and a Bhamashah Card.
Maternity Benefit (MBOCWWB)
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Maternity Benefit” is a social security scheme, implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, financial assistance in the form of maternity benefits shall be provided to women construction workers registered under the Board during their maternity period.

Benefits:
The registered women construction workers shall receive financial assistance of ₹1,000/- as maternity benefits during their maternity period.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a woman engaged in building or other construction works.
   1. The applicant should be registered under the Meghalaya Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The applicant should have an active membership of the Board.
   1. Women workers are eligible to avail of maternity benefits during their maternity period.
   1. This benefit shall not be allowed for more than twice.
Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Scheme for Providing Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Laptop or Desktop Computer to the Media Persons of the Union Territory of Puducherry" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to grant financial assistance for the purchase of laptops or desktop computers to eligible media persons, keeping in view the special nature of the service rendered by the Media Persons to society in creating a sense of socio-political awareness among the people.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 Upto ₹15,000/- per month, or as may be fixed by the Government from time to time.
Purpose:
 For the purchase of ANY ONE of the following - 
A brand new personal computer that runs on AC power.
A brand new, small, portable personal computer that runs on either batteries or AC power; designed for use during travel.
Mode of Payment:
 The Member Secretary-cum-Director will hand over the amount to the applicant after obtaining the necessary receipt from the applicant in the prescribed format (
Form-VI
).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than ten years.
3. The applicant should have served for five years in ANY ONE of the following positions: 

- A full-time Editor/Reporter/Sub-Editor/Press Photographer/Correspondent of a Newspaper/Periodical duly registered with the Registrar of Newspapers of India, New Delhi.
- Reporter/Photographer of News Agencies in Puducherry with headquarters outside the Union territory of Puducherry.
- Reporter/Videographer in the employ of electronic media, namely Satellite Channels.
Cash Award (MBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Cash Award” is a social security scheme, implemented by the Meghalaya Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB), Labour Department, Government of Meghalaya. Under the scheme, the Board annually awards cash prizes to three male and three female children of registered construction workers in each district who scores the highest marks in the SSLC examination.

Benefits:
Every year, the Board awards a cash prize to three male and three female children of registered construction workers in each district who achieve the highest marks in the SSLC examination.
The award amounts are ₹1000/-, ₹750/-, and ₹500/- respectively.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in any building or other construction work.
   1. The beneficiary should be registered under the Meghalaya Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
   1. Registered construction workers whose child or children achieve the highest marks in the SSLC examination within their district can apply to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Skill Development Assistance (ANBOCWWB)
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The scheme “Skill Development Assistance” was started by the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (ANBOCWWB), Department of Labour, Employment &amp; Training, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Administration. Under this scheme, financial assistance shall be provided to registered construction workers or their two children for the purchase of tool kits upon submission of a successful course/trade completion certificate from a Government Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Training Centre.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the financial assistance of ₹10,000/- shall be provided by the Board to registered construction workers or their two children for the purchase of tool kits.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of the Union territory of Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands.
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in any building &amp; other construction work.
   1. The beneficiary should be registered under the A&amp;N Islands Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The beneficiary should have an active membership of the Board.
   1. Registered construction workers, either for themselves or for their two children, can avail the benefits under the scheme for the purchase of tool kits.
   1. The registered construction workers or their children must possess a successful course/trade completion certificate from the Government Industrial Training Institute or Vocational Training Centre to apply under the scheme.
Old Age Pension Scheme under Chief  Minister’s Uzhavar Padhukappu Thittam
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Old Age Pension Scheme under Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Padhukappu Thittam' is a state scheme that was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to old-age farmers and destitute agricultural labourers who have membership card under Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Padhukappu Thittam (CMPUT).

Benefits:
Pension: 
₹1,000/- per month.
Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:
One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
One free saree to a female pensioner.
Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:
2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant's age should be 60 years and above.
1. The applicant should be farmer or a landless agricultural labour.
1. The applicant's fixed assets should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughter’s of Poor Widows: Scheme-II
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "E.V.R. Maniammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Daughters of Poor Widows: Scheme-II" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The aim is to help poor widow mothers who face financial hardship in conducting their daughter's marriage. The scheme provides financial assistance ₹50,000/- along with one sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam for the marriage of their daughters.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- for marriage expenses.
1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Mode of Disbursal: 
Through Electronic Clearing Service.

NOTE: 
The benefit can be given to the bride in case of the death of the widowed mother.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Widow.
1. The applicant should be the mother of a girl child.
1. The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹72,000/-.
1. The age of the bride should be above 18 years.
1. The allowance is granted for the marriage of one daughter only.
1. The bride should be one of the following:


- A degree holder from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
- A diploma holder from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Seed Farms Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Seed Farms Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is the production of high-quality seeds of cereals, pulses, oilseeds etc., and for raising Horticultural seedlings such as orange, coconut, arecanut, etc. for distribution to cultivators.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Supply of quality seeds to farmers.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
Subsidy sale

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Riyaayati Dar Par Copies Ka Vitaran
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Riyaayati dar par Copies Ka Vitaran" scheme iniatited by the Labor department of Madhya Pradesh with the aim to provide financial assistance to the children of the construction worker. It will reduce the financial burden and help to educate their children. > **Objective:**


- Promoting literacy and access to educational materials.
- Reducing the financial burden of buying educational supplies for workers' children.
- Encouraging school attendance and participation

Benefits:
10 Small Copies: ₹10/- per copy
10 Registers : ₹14/- per register

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant construction workers should be employed in industrial units/establishments falling within the circle's jurisdiction.
1. The benefit extends to a maximum of two children per worker.
1. It is mandatory for the concerned worker to deposit the amount of copies in the board through the institute.
Government Service Home - Tamil Nadu
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Government Service Home" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme aims to provide institutional care to widows, destitute women, deserted women, adolescent girls and differently-abled women and their children who are economically and socially backward by giving them protection, education and vocational training.

Benefits:
The beneficiary is provided accommodation, Food, Education, Vocational training, Free supply of textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, chappals, and sanitary napkins.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant's annual income should not exceed ₹ 72,000/- (not applicable for differently abled).
1. The age of the applicant should be between 14 to 45 years. 
1. The applicant should qualify as one of the following:


- Widow.
- Destitute Woman.
- Deserted Woman.
- Adolescent Girl.
- Differently Abled Woman.
- Woman from Socially and Economically Backward Sections. **NOTE: The women can stay with their male child up to 5th standard and girl child up to 12th standard in the Service Home.**
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS)
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Medical Termination of Pregnancy Scheme (PULWS)" is a Welfare Scheme for the Unorganized Workers in Puducherry by the "Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society", Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Society extends ₹250/- to the member/ spouse of the member for the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (not more than two occasions). The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹250/- (not more than two occasions).
The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be an Unorganized Worker: Taxi and Auto Drivers, Workers Employed in Shops & Catering Establishments, Carpenters, Nathaswara Vidwans, Hair Dressers, Tailors, Cycle Rickshaw Drivers, Cobblers, Washermans, Goldsmith, Blacksmith, Brass Vessel Makers, Sculptors, Loading and Unloading Workers, Tree Climbers, Pottery Workers, Coir Workers, Toddy Neera Tappers, Bullock Cart Drivers, Thatchers, Cooks, Hawkers, News Paper Vendors, Workers Engaged in Bricks and Tiles Manufacturing, One Hundred, Workers Engaged in Distribution of Liquid Petroleum Gas Cylinder, Domestic Workers, Light Music Instrument Players, Automobile Workshop Workers.
- The applicant should be enrolled with the Puducherry Unorganised Labourers' Welfare Society.
- The applicant should be between 18 to 59 years of age.
- The applicant should be taking an Annual Subscription of ₹100/- every year.
- The applicant should be paying a Registration Fee of ₹25/-.
- The applicant should be Pregnant.
- The applicant should be willing to terminate the pregnancy.
- The benefits are provided for up to two ocassions of Medical Termination of Pregnancy.
Assistance Scheme for Occupational Diseases (GBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Assistance Scheme for Occupational Diseases” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is given to registered construction workers for 15 types of occupational diseases and 23 types of serious injuries.

Benefits:
Free medical treatment and monthly assistance of ₹1500/- shall be provided to the registered construction worker under normal circumstances in case of less than 90% disability.
Free medical treatment and monthly assistance of ₹3000/- shall be provided to the registered construction worker in case of 90 to 100% disability.
The above assistance shall be provided up to a maximum limit of ₹3,00,000/-.
Financial assistance is provided to the registered construction workers for 15 types of occupational diseases and 23 types of serious injuries.
Terms and Conditions:
Labourers falling under the category of construction workers as determined by the State Government from time to time, who should be registered with the Board as construction workers, shall be treated free of cost in a hospital approved by the State Government.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The registered worker who has any type of disability due to an occupational disease or any serious injuries can avail of the benefits under this scheme.
Higher Educational Finance Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Higher Educational Finance Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial assistance is extended to the wards of the Construction Workers who get admission into higher education programs through CENTAC, Puducherry. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the ward of the worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Qualification: M.B.B.S / B.D.S (CENTAC); Benefit: ₹ 1,00,000/- (One Time Payment).
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. (CENTAC); Benefit: ₹ 50,000/- (One Time Payment).
Qualification: Diploma in Engineering; Benefit: ₹ 20,000/- (One Time Payment).
Qualification: UG; Benefit: ₹ 2,000/- per annum.
Qualification: PG; Benefit: ₹ 4,000/- per annum.
Qualification: Diploma; Benefit: ₹ 2,000/- per annum.
Qualification: PG Diploma; Benefit: ₹ 3,000/- per annum.
Qualification: MD General Medicine & Related; Benefit: ₹ 1,00,000/- (One Time Payment).
Qualification: MS Orthopaedics & Related; Benefit: ₹ 1,00,000/- (One Time Payment).
Qualification: MD Clinical Pharmacology & Related; Benefit: ₹ 1,50,000/- (One Time Payment).
Qualification: M.Tech / M.E Engineering Courses; Benefit: ₹ 75,000/- (One Time Payment).
*The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the ward of the worker.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be a ward of a Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have secured admission into a higher education program through CENTAC, Puducherry.
Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-II
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The 'Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance along with 1 sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin. Interested applicants should apply offline or via CSC.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-.
One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.
Mode of Disbursal:
₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The bride (widow) should be 20 years or above in age.
1. The bridegroom should be less than 40 years or above in age.
1. The applicant should have a degree passed from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
1. The applicant should have a diploma passed from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Specialized Treatment & Medical Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Specialized Treatment & Medical Assistance Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The Board provides for upto ₹2,00,000/- for taking specialized medical treatment in Hospitals having tie-up with Government General Hospitals. The amount for the medical treatment is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the registered construction worker. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of upto ₹2,00,000/- for taking specialized medical treatment in Hospitals having tie-ups with Government General Hospitals.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board's Fund.
- The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
- The applicant should have either met an accident or should be suffering from a disease such as Tuberculosis, Lung Issues, Neurological Disorders, etc.
Accident Medical Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Accident Medical Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the Board may sanction an amount of ₹1,500/- per month to the Construction Worker who has met an accident and sustained fracture. The financial assistance is provided until he/she becomes physically fit to resume normal work. The claim from the worker should be supported by medical certificates issued by a prescribed doctor.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹1,500/- per month credited within 15 days through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The financial assistance is provided until he/she becomes physically fit to resume normal work.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board's Fund.
- The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
- The applicant should have met an accident, and sustained fracture(s).
- The applicant should not be physically fit to resume normal work.
Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Cash Benefit Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to provide educational financial assistance to the wards of construction workers who have secured the top three ranks at the State Level and Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or its equivalent examinations. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee/ dependent. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
State-Level Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)
a) First Prize: ₹1,00,000.
b) Second Prize: ₹80,000.
c) Third Prize: ₹60,000.

Region Wise Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)
a) First Prize: ₹60,000.
b) Second Prize: ₹40,000.
c) Third Prize: ₹20,000.

Annual Educational Assistance
a) Degree Courses: ₹2,000.
b) Post Graduate Courses: ₹4,000.
c) Diploma courses: ₹2,000.
d) Postgraduate Diploma: ₹3,000.

Mode of Disbursal
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be a ward of a Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank at the State/Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or its equivalent examination.
Maternity Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Maternity Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the women employees who are beneficiary of the fund shall be given ₹5,000/- each as maternity benefit during the period of maternity. The spouse of male employee who is the beneficiary of the fund shall also be given this benefit. The benefits can only be availed twice.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹5,000/- credited within 15 days through DBT.
*The spouse of male employee who is the beneficiary of the fund shall also be given this benefit. 
*The benefits can only be availed twice.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should be a Woman.
- The applicant should be Pregnant.
- The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The beneficiary should be contributing to the fund until he/she attains the age of 60 years. 
- The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
- The applicant should not already have received the benefits of this scheme two times.
- The spouse of male employee who is the beneficiary of the fund is also eligible.
Mukhyamantri Bhagyalaxmi Bond Scheme (GBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Mukhyamantri Bhagyalaxmi Bond Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board (GBOCWWB), Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme has been implemented with the objective of &quot;Beti Bachao Beti Padhao&quot; to prevent female foeticide and to meet the education and marriage expenses of the daughter of a construction worker. Under the scheme, a bond is provided in the name of the first girl child, of age up to 1 year of age, of the registered Building and Other Construction Workers.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, a bond of ₹25,000/- or of the amount as resolved from time to time, with maturity at 18 year of the age of the girl child, upto one girl is given to the registered Building and other Construction workers.
The amount can be withdrawn by the daughter after completing 18 years of age.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The construction workers are eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme in the event of the birth of a girl child.
   1. The benefit of the scheme is given upto one girl child.
   1. The application form should be made within 12 months from birth.
Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Laptop Purchase Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to encourage the children of laborers who are enrolled in professional or design courses by providing assistance for purchasing laptops, thereby reducing the financial burden of education.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, 50% of the amount or ₹25,000/- whichever is less will be given to the student admitted in a professional or designing course, with consideration to the laptop price limit of ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Workers who are employed in a factory/institute within the state of Gujarat and have been contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund for at least one year at the local office are eligible to apply for benefits under this scheme for their children.
   1. The benefit of the scheme will be given to children of workers who have passed the class 12th board exam and secured all over 70% or more.
   1. The student should be admitted in any professional or design course.
   1. The laptop should be purchased in the name of the student.
   1. Students who have taken admission abroad are not eligible to benefit from this scheme.
   1. In the year in which the board exam has been given, the application will have to be made within 6 (six) months after purchasing the laptop in the same year.
Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Accidental Death Benefit Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. This scheme extends financial assistance of ₹2,25,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker, apart from the ₹2,00,000/- extended through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the nominee/dependent. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
₹2,25,000/-.
Time of Disbursal: 
Within 15 days of the application.
Mode of Disbursal: 
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India.
- The Construction Worker should have died in an accident caused due to the harness.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have contributed regularly to the fund.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Mudhumani Award
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Mudhumani Award" is a state scheme by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹20,000/- and certificates of appreciation. The scheme is being implemented in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.
Certificate of Appreciation.
A shawl worth ₹500/-.
5 eminent artists are awarded every year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant's age should be 66 years and above.
Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month to artists who are in indigent circumstances and their dependents. The Indigent artists who have rendered services in the field of Art and Culture during their lifetime ar eligible for this scheme.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should be in indigent circumstances.
1. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above.
1. The applicant should have professionally served for the enrichment of one or more art disciplines such as music, dance, drama, film folk arts, etc.
1. The annual income of the applicant or their legal spouse should not exceed ₹12,000/-.
Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme” is implemented by the Gujarat Labour Welfare Board, Labour, Skill Development &amp; Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. The objective of the scheme is to provide a subsidy for the purchase of a bicycle to laborers working in the organized sector, enabling them to commute between their residence and workplace.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, laborers will receive assistance of ₹1,500/- as a subsidy towards the purchase of a bicycle.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Labourers (Shramyogi) should be employed for the last one year in a factory/institute in the state of Gujarat.
   1. Labourers who have been regularly contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for this scheme.
   1. Assistance will be given only on the newly purchased cycle.
   1. Application has to be made within 6 (six) months from the date mentioned in the bicycle purchase bill.
   1. This scheme can be availed only once during the employment period.

**Note 01:** The bicycle should have a valid bill of purchase. Bill should have the name of the beneficiary, the shopkeeper&#39;s GST number, cycle chassis number, chassis should not be less than 22 inches. In case of a bill with incomplete details, assistance amount will not be given.
**Note 02:** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner in Ahmedabad, ensuring justice in the field.
Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Immediate Assistance for Severe Injury in Road/Fire Accident" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹25,000/- is provided to the registered Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen who have suffered a severe injury in a Road/Fire Accident. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) are not eligible. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-, credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

- The applicant should have suffered a severe injury in a Road/Fire Accident.
- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Maize Development through Cluster Approach Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme “Maize Development through Cluster Approach” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to increase food grain production in order to attain self-sufficiency by growing high-yielding varieties of maize and also by adopting crop and location-specific production technology.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, quality seeds shall be supplied to farmers at subsidized rates for higher yield.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
1. The applicant should have sufficient available cultivable land of (0.025 hectares).
Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage senior artists and develop the Painting and Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹15,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition. The Traditional Art / Contemporary Art exhibitions are conducted by Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu at the state level and awarded works will be on display for public view in the exhibition.

Benefits:
Prize Money of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant's age should be 30 years or above.
Denture Grant (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Denture Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹20,000/- is provided for the purchase of Denture to the registered Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) are not eligible. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided for the purchase of Denture.
The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Relief During Natural Calamities Such as Cyclone, Flood or Fire" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹40,000/- is provided to the registered ESM / Widows of ESM / Dependents of ESM as a relief during natural calamities such as cyclones, floods or fires. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
The actual cost of damage or a maximum of ₹40,000/- is provided as a relief during natural calamities such as cyclone, flood or fire.
The amount, as decided by the Management Committee, is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman/Dependent of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

- The applicant should have suffered from natural calamities such as cyclone, flood or fire.
Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil & Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students (Maharaja Sayajirao Gayakvad Scholarship)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Fellowship Scheme for M.Phil &amp; Ph.D for Scheduled Caste Students” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste students pursuing M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at any recognized universities will receive a monthly fellowship.

Benefits:
Scholarship rate per student:
For M.Phil: ₹2,500/Per Month (For 10 Months)
For PhD:  ₹10,000/Per Month (For 10 Months)

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be enrolled in either an M.Phil or Ph.D. program.
   1. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6,00,000/-.
   1. This assistance is paid on the condition that the student submits a thesis.
Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Loan/Assistance to Medical Graduate Doctors of Scheduled Caste
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Loan/Assistance to Medical Graduate Doctors of Scheduled Caste” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 1976. Under the scheme, loans/financial assistance is provided to the Scheduled Caste Medical Graduates possessing qualifications such as M.B.B.S, B.S.A.M, B.A.M.S, B.A.M (Ayurveda), B.D.S (Dental) Homeopathic Degree/ BHMS and DHMS in Diploma, and Homeopathic Degree/Diploma (BHMS and DHMS in Diploma) to start their independent profession.

Benefits:
Loan/Assistance details under the scheme:
Subsidy/assistance of ₹25,000/-.
Loan upto ₹2,50,000/- at the rate of interest 4%.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Medical Graduate Doctor possessing qualifications such as M.B.B.S, B.S.A.M, B.A.M.S, B.A.M (Ayurveda), B.D.S (Dental) Homeopathic Degree/ BHMS and DHMS in Diploma, and Homeopathic Degree/Diploma (BHMS and DHMS in Diploma).
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be given only to natives of Gujarat state.
   1. The annual income limit should not exceed ₹6,00,000/- for rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- for urban areas.
   1. The applicant should not be employed in a government hospital or any private organization.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be available to one person in the family only once. If the involvement of another person is found, all loan assistance and other expenses will be recovered from the applicant.
   1. After sanctioning the loan to the applicant, repayment will be made in monthly installments of ₹5,000/- for 12 months.
   1. The applicant will have to start the clinic in 3 months after receiving government assistance.
   1. Homeopathic doctors must practice only in pure homeopathy.
Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship)
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM pursuing higher education are provided cash incentive of ₹1,000 per month. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result of the respective exam.

Benefits:
Cash Incentive of ₹1,000 per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- The applicant should have scored 95% in Class 11th/12th.
- The applicant should have scored 90% in the semester/annual exam of a non-professional course (80% in the case of professional course). 
- The applicant should not be in receipt of any other academic scholarship.
Uniform Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"Uniform Allowance to the Wards of Ex-Servicemen/Widows (Sainik Welfare)" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM studying in Government-recognized Institutions are provided allowances towards purchase of their uniform. The application should be submitted offline within three months from the date of completion of the education.

Benefits:
Allowance (in ₹ per annum) according to the Level of Qualification
School Level: 2,000
Other Courses: 2,500
*The rate listed above or the actual cost, whichever is less, is reimbursed.
*The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Ward of an Unemployed ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- The Ward should be studying in a Government-recognized Institution.
- The scheme is applicable for upto two wards of the Unemployed ESM / Widow of an ESM.
Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaichemmal’ Awards
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Scheme of Conferring Kalaichemmal Awards" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage eminent artists in the field of paintings and sculptures in recognition of their meritorious service in the fields of Traditional Art and Contemporary Art. The Kalaichemmal awardees are given a citation and a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-. The exhibitions are conducted by Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu at the state level and creations works will be on display for public view in the exhibition.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/-.
Copper Citation Plaque. 


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an eminent artist. 
- The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu or should be a resident of the state for at least five years.
- The eminent artist should have outstanding records of achievement in the field of Contemporary or Traditional art.
- The eminent artist should have continuous involvement in their fields.
- The eminent artist should have participated in art Exhibitions conducted on behalf of the Government or in the major exhibitions of Art conducted by others.
- The eminent artist should receive awards at the National-level or State-level art Exhibitions.