pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra" was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to empower tribal women by providing them with livelihood opportunities through women-run centers. These centers promote the sale of tribal dishes and home-made products, thereby improving income and living standards. Under this scheme, tribal women-run groups receive a subsidy covering 50% of project costs and the remaining 50% as a loan at a concessional interest rate.

Benefits:
Monetary Benefit
50% of the project cost or ₹5,00,000, whichever is less, provided as subsidy.
The remaining 50% of the project cost is provided as a loan.
Subsidy Disbursement
Given in two installments – 60% in the first installment and 40% in the second installment.
Interest Rate
Loan at 4% per annum.
Repayment
Loan (excluding subsidy) must be repaid in 20 equal installments over 5 years, including interest.
Option to repay earlier is allowed.
Beneficiary Contribution
No upfront contribution required from the beneficiary.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a woman.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
- The applicant must be residing in a tribal area.
- The applicant must be engaged in or willing to establish a self-employment venture through a Nahri Kendra.
6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken for Vehicle Purchase through Banks
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "6% Interest Subsidy on Loans taken for Vehicle Purchase through Banks" scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to support Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals in purchasing vehicles for self-employment purposes. Under this scheme, tribal beneficiaries availing bank loans for vehicle purchase with interest subsidy. This financial support helps reduce the repayment burden on tribal entrepreneurs while encouraging mobility-based self-employment opportunities.

Benefits:
6% interest subsidy on bank loans for vehicle purchase.
Loan eligibility range: ₹5,00,000 to ₹20,00,000.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of tribal areas in Gujarat.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant must have taken a bank loan specifically for vehicle purchase.
Self Employment Scheme Gujarat
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Self Employment Scheme" was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial support to unemployed tribal individuals by offering affordable loans for self-employment opportunities. Under this scheme, loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 are provided at a concessional interest rate to enable beneficiaries to start any of the 85 identified businesses.

Benefits:
Monetary Benefit:
 Loan assistance between ₹50,000 and ₹5,00,000, depending on the chosen business activity.
Interest Rate:
 4% per annum.
Coverage:
 Applicable for 85 different types of businesses as identified by the department.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- The applicant must be unemployed at the time of applying.
Tiatr Research Scholarship Program
Category: Education & Learning, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Tiatr Research Scholarship Program" was launched by the Tiatr Academy (TAG) under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage young students to undertake research in different aspects of Tiatr, its song, and music. The scheme provides scholarships to college and university students for research related to Tiatr, which must be conducted in English and Konkani (Roman script only). It also includes the publication of the approved research work in book form by TAG, with 100 copies provided to the student concerned in addition to the scholarship amount. The applicant must submit a report of the research carried out duly signed by either the guide or the head of the institution.

Benefits:
Scholarship Amount
The amount of each scholarship will be decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) from time to time.
Publication of Research Work
The research work of the students will be printed by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) in book form after approval by the Recommendation Board.
Copies of Published Work
Each student concerned will receive 100 copies of their printed research work in addition to the scholarship amount.
Number of Scholarships
TAG will offer scholarships in three categories every year:
    ◦ PhD: 1 scholarship
    ◦ Post-Graduation: 3 scholarships
    ◦ Graduation: 6 scholarships
*Scholarships will be for every academic year.
*A scholarship will be given only once in a particular category; however, the same applicant is free to apply for other categories in subsequent academic years.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a bonafide student who does research work or a project related to Tiatr.
- The applicant must conduct research work in English and Konkani (Roman script only).
- The applicant should have secured at least 50% marks in the last examination.
- The applicant must submit a report of the research carried out, duly signed either by the guide or the head of the institution.
Rajya Samekit Sahkari Vikas Yojana - Ganga Gaay Mahila Dairy Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Ganga Gaay Mahila Dairy Yojana” is implemented under the Rajya Samekit Sahkari Vikas Yojana by the Department of Dairy Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote dairy entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and general category members of cooperative societies by providing financial assistance through subsidies and loans for the purchase of milch cows and buffaloes.

Benefits:
The following benefits are provided to members of milk-producing cooperative societies for purchasing cows or buffaloes::
For members of the general category:
A grant of 50% and a loan of 40% is approved through the District Cooperative Bank for the establishment of a unit of 2, 3, and 5 dairy animals (including animal purchase, insurance, transportation expenses, cattle shed, milk van, etc.), and the remaining 10% is borne by the beneficiary.
The dairy department will provide a grant of ₹80,000 for 2 animals, ₹1,23,250 for 3 animals, and ₹2,03,625 for 5 animals.
For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women members (of any caste):
For the establishment of units for 2, 3 and 5 dairy animals (covering animal purchase, insurance, transportation, cattle shed including calf, milk van, etc.), a 75% grant and a 25% loan are approved through the District Cooperative Bank. 
The dairy department will provide funds of ₹1,20,000/- for 2 animals, ₹1,84,875/- for 3 animals, and ₹3,05,438/- for 5 animals. 
A minimum of 2 animals must be purchased, and taking a loan is mandatory to receive the subsidy.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a member of a milk-producing cooperative society. (Individuals who are not currently members can become eligible by joining a cooperative society.)
1. The applicant must belong to the General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Women category.
1. The applicant must intend to purchase cows (with a minimum milk yield of 12 liters per day) or buffaloes (with a minimum milk yield of 10 liters per day).
1. The applicant must purchase animals from outside the state.
1. The applicant must purchase a minimum of two (2) animals.
1. To avail of the subsidy, it is mandatory to take a loan for the purchase of milch animals.
Seed Grant
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Seed Grant” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support farmers by providing seeds at a 15% subsidy during Kisan Melas through direct distribution to them.

Benefits:
Farmers are provided seeds at a subsidy of up to 15% during Kisan Melas.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
Fellowship Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Fellowship Scholarship Scheme&quot; by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who secure 70% or more marks in Class 10th and are pursuing higher secondary or higher education. The primary objective is to encourage education among the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Physically Backward Classes, and other eligible categories by providing monetary support based on their merit in Class 11th and subsequent studies.

Benefits:
Annual Scholarship: 
Financial assistance is provided every year to eligible students.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must have secured at least 70% marks in Class 10th.
- The applicant must be pursuing higher secondary school (Class 11th onwards), college, or higher education.
- The applicant’s personal/ family annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
Promotion of Patriotism/National Integration/Communal Harmony - Interschool Choreographic Dance Competition
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Promotion of Patriotism/National Integration/Communal Harmony - Interschool Choreographic Dance Competition" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to inculcate values of patriotism, national integration, and communal harmony in children through an inter-school competition of choreographic dancing on Konkani songs focused on these themes. The scheme provides monetary prizes ranging from ₹3,000/- to ₹10,000/- along with mementos and certificates for winners, and traveling allowances ranging from ₹2,000/- to ₹4,000/- based on distance traveled by participating groups. The applicant must be an educational institution with a dance group consisting of not less than 6 or more than 10 dancers and must perform on only one patriotic song in Konkani. The scheme is implemented by Tiatr Academy of Goa and applications for this scheme are accepted offline with the submission of a physical application form along with a recorded copy of the song on Compact Disc.

Benefits:
Monetary Benefits
Prize Money for Standard 1st-4th Category
1st Prize: ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
2nd Prize: ₹5,000/- plus memento and certificate.
3rd Prize: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
Best Choreographer: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
Prize Money for Standard 5th-10th Category
1st Prize: ₹10,000/- plus memento and certificate.
2nd Prize: ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
3rd Prize: ₹5,000/- plus memento and certificate.
Best Choreographer: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
Traveling Allowance
Groups from within 10 kilometers radius: ₹2,000/-.
Groups from more than 10 kilometers and less than 20 kilometers: ₹3,000/-.
Groups from 20 kilometers or more distance: ₹4,000/-.
Non-Monetary Benefits
Mementos and certificates for all prize winners.
Refreshments provided for participants and their in-charge.
Recognition and exposure through inter-school competition platform.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an educational institution.
- The applicant must form a dance group consisting of not less than 6 dancers.
- The applicant must form a dance group consisting of not more than 10 dancers.
- The applicant must choose to participate in either Standard 1st-4th category or Standard 5th-10th category.
- The applicant must perform on only one patriotic song in Konkani language.
- The applicant must not use fusion of different songs in their performance.
- The applicant must provide a recorded copy of the song on Compact Disc along with the application form.

***Compliance Requirements***

- The applicant must read and understand all rules and regulations of the organization.
- The applicant must abide by all competition rules and regulations.
- The applicant must accept that the decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding.
- The applicant must accept that Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to make any changes in the rules.
Gaura Shakti Yojana
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Gaura Shakti Yojana” is implemented by the Police Department under the Department of Home, Government of Uttarakhand. The objective of the scheme is to prevent crimes against women and girls and to ensure prompt action in case of any incident. Under this, a three-tier support system has been established in the state, comprising Mahila Desks at the police station level, Women Safety Helpline and Women Counselling Cells at the district level, and the State Women Safety Helpline at the state level.
    Under this scheme, efforts are being made to structurally strengthen the three-tier system, enhance transparency in functioning, create awareness among women and girls about their rights, and provide them training in self-defence. Additionally, the responsibilities of police officers have been clearly defined at every level to ensure effective implementation.

Benefits:
Under this Scheme, the following steps have been taken by Uttarakhand Police to prevent crimes against women and ensure women’s safety:
A Quick Reaction Team (QRT) has been formed under the Women Help Desk at every police station. On receiving a complaint related to women at the police station, the QRT immediately reaches the spot and acts as the first responder, providing all possible assistance to the victim.
Identification of Hot Spots and sensitive areas with regard to crimes against women is being carried out. CCTV cameras/lights are being installed in such Hot Spots, and their regular monitoring is ensured.
Regular patrolling by Cheetah, Mahila Cheetah, and CPU teams is conducted during the opening and closing hours of schools, colleges, and coaching institutes.
A team comprising Women Help Desk In-charges and four constables, named “Team Gaura”, has been constituted. The team regularly organizes awareness programmes to educate students on safety, drugs, traffic rules, cybercrime, etc. To strengthen this initiative, about 3,000 awareness booklets have been distributed to districts from the headquarters.
From 20th to 22nd February 2023, a total of 35 women personnel appointed to Team Gaura from all districts were provided Self-Defense Instructor Course (Level-I) training. In continuation, the process of providing Level-II training to these personnel is underway. These trained women police personnel are regularly conducting training programmes in schools, colleges, and other institutions across districts to teach self-defense techniques to girl students.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Women and girls of the state are eligible to receive assistance under this scheme.
Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance in case of Death/Injury/Disability due to Wild Animal Attack
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Assistance in Case of Death/Injury/Disability Due to Wild Animal Attack” is a sub-component of the umbrella scheme “Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and Around Forest Areas”, which is implemented by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The aim of the scheme is to provide timely financial assistance and relief to individuals or their dependents in cases of death, injury, or disability caused by attacks from wild animals such as tigers, leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, snakes, and other specified species in and around forest areas.

Benefits:
The following compensation amounts are currently given in case of injury/death of a person due to wildlife attack:
Type of Human Injury
Rates payable for ex-gratia amount as per Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Rules, 2024
As per Norms of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
Source of Payment : Amount payable from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
Source of Payment : Amount payable under Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund Rules 2024
Minor Injury
1.  ₹15,000/-                     2. 16,000/-	
A deep wound that requires hospitalization: 
1.	₹5,400/- per person              2.  ₹16,000/- per person
₹9,600/- per person
Serious Injury
₹1,00,000/-
A deep wound that requires hospitalization:     
1.	₹5,400/- per person              2.  ₹16,000/- per person
1.	₹94,600/- per person 2. ₹84,000/- per person
Partial Disability
₹1,00,000/-
Loss of any body part (including penis) or eye/eyes: Disability between 40% and 60%: ₹74,000/- per person.                              
 ₹74,000/- per person
₹26,000/- per person
Total Disability
₹3,00,000/-
 ₹3.00 lakh per person for disability exceeding 60%, subject to certification by a doctor from a Government hospital or dispensary confirming the extent and cause of the disability.
₹2,50,000/- per person
₹50,000/- per person
In Case of Death of an Adult or a Minor
₹6,00,000/-
 ₹4.00 lakh per person: This includes individuals involved in relief operations or preparedness activities, subject to certification of the cause of death by the competent authority.
₹4,00,000/- per person
₹2,00,000/- per person
However, for compensation provided for human injury caused by wild animals, it is illegal for family members or any other person to claim the ex-gratia amount if an elderly, medically unfit, disabled, mentally unstable, or minor person is left alone in the forest and is harmed by wild animals.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant or their dependent must have suffered death, injury, or disability due to an attack by a wild animal such as:


  - Tiger
  - Leopard
  - Snow Leopard
  - Wild Elephant
  - All three species of bear
  - Hyena
  - Wild Boar
  - Crocodile / Gharial
  - Snake
Award Winning Tiatr Festival
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Award Winning Tiatr Festival" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to popularize award winning tiatrs by organizing an annual festival comprising of tiatrs which have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in various competitions, and will be organized in various Talukas of Goa with venues decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa. The scheme provides financial remuneration to directors/producers for staging their award-winning tiatrs and covers payment to service providers for arranging stage, lights, sound etc. when no furnished auditorium is available. The applicant must be a director/producer of a tiatr that has won 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in specified competitions and must submit self-attested copies of Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number Card along with the application. The scheme is implemented by Tiatr Academy of Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Financial Remuneration for Tiatr Performance
Tiatr Academy of Goa Popular Tiatr winners: ₹40,000/- for each tiatr.
Kala Academy Group 'A' winners: ₹35,000/- for each tiatr.
Kala Academy Group 'B' winners: ₹30,000/- for each tiatr.
Tiatr Academy of Goa Children Tiatr winners: ₹25,000/- for each tiatr.
Infrastructure Support
Payment to service providers for arranging stage, lights, sound etc. at rates fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa (applicable when no furnished auditorium is available).
Performance Platform
Opportunity to showcase award-winning tiatrs in various Talukas of Goa.
Venues for the festival will be decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be the director/producer of a tiatr that has won 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in any of the following competitions:
- The applicant must be the director/producer of a tiatr that won 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in Tiatr Academy of Goa Popular Tiatr Competition.
- The applicant must be the director/producer of a tiatr that won 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in Kala Academy Group 'A' tiatr Competition.
- The applicant must be the director/producer of a tiatr that won 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in Kala Academy Group 'B' tiatr Competition.
- The applicant must be the director/producer of a tiatr that won 1st, 2nd or 3rd prize in Tiatr Academy of Goa Children's Tiatr Competition.

***Post-Selection Conditions***

- Presentation of tiatr including kantaram should be done exactly the way it was presented in the respective competitions.
- The tiatr should be shown without charging tickets.
- Non-adherence to performance norms may result in withholding the payments.
- Tiatr Academy of Goa may depute an observer to verify whether the performance is as per the norms.
Solo Drama Competition
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Solo Drama Competition" was launched by the Department of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to promote solo theatrical performances and encourage talent in the field of drama across Gujarat by organizing a state-level competition that recognizes excellence in acting, direction, writing, and scene composition. The scheme provides cash prizes to winning participants, with the first prize winner receiving ₹2,000/- and the second prize winner receiving ₹1,500/-, along with special category awards of ₹500/- each for Original Drama, Best Director, Best Writer, and Best Scene Composition. The applicant must be willing to participate in the state-level solo drama competition and perform a solo theatrical act.

Benefits:
First prize winner receives ₹2,000/-.
Second prize winner receives ₹1,500/-.
Original Drama category winner receives ₹500/-.
Best Director receives ₹500/-.
Best Writer receives ₹500/-.
Best Scene Composition receives ₹500/-.
*The benefits are disbursed as one-time cash prizes awarded after the competition results are declared.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be willing to participate in a solo drama competition.
- The applicant must perform a solo theatrical act as per the competition requirements.
Vats Palan Protsahan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Vats Palan Protsahan Yojana" scheme was launched by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to improve indigenous Indian high-yielding cattle breeds and encourage the conservation and proper care of calves born from these superior breeds. Under this scheme, financial incentives and monthly support for calf feed and medicines are provided to eligible livestock farmers to ensure the growth and maintenance of genetically superior calves.

Benefits:
One-time incentive of ₹5,000 for cows whose milk production is at least 30% higher than the breed average.
Monthly support of ₹500 per calf for feed and medicines, from 0–4 months up to two years of age.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The applicant must be a livestock farmer owning Indian high-yielding indigenous cows.
1. The cow’s milk production must be at least 30% higher than the breed average.
1. The calf must be born through artificial insemination or natural insemination using genetically superior Indian bulls.
1. Both urban and rural farmers are eligible.
1. Both male and female calves receive support up to two years of age.
Sports Scholarship (UG) - Uttarakhand
Category: Education & Learning, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Sports Scholarship (UG)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance in the form of scholarships to undergraduate students who excel in sports.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship:
 ₹800/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The applicant must be one of the six selected students eligible to receive this benefit.
Payment in the Owner-Occupied / Public Forestry Case
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Payment in the Owner-Occupied / Public Forestry Case" scheme is launched by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.  It is implemented by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO). Under this scheme, registered landowners and Lok Vaniki farmers can sell their teak and sal wood either at government-notified rates or through separate lot auctions and receive payment within a stipulated time.

Benefits:
Farmers receive timely payment for the sale of their legally owned teak and sal wood.
Payment is made within 45 working days if sold at government rates and within 30 working days if sold through a separate lot after full recovery.
Ensures fair market value and legal compliance for forest produce sales.
Payments are made directly to the farmer’s bank account through e-payment.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
45 working days from the date of timber receipt in the depot (if sold at Government rate).
30 working days from the date of full sale value realization (if sold through a separate lot).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a registered Malik Makbuza (private forest owner) or Lok Vaniki farmer.
1. The sale must involve only specified forest produce such as teak (sagwan) and sal.
Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Micronutrients
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Development of Manures & Fertilizers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The "Assistance for use of Micronutrients" component of the scheme aims to address micronutrient deficiencies in the soil that affect crop productivity and ensure healthy crop growth and production. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through Electronic Clearance System (ECS). The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Benefits:
Assistance for the use of Micronutrients
Micronutrients like Zinc, Boron, Magnesium Sulphate, and other notified micronutrients would be provided a 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 7,500/-per ha for all categories of farmers and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer. 
The subsidy would be released after the micronutrients are purchased and used by farmers.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Any farmer carrying out agricultural activities in the State of Goa and having a Krishi card.
- The farmer should be cultivating a minimum of 0.1 ha in general. 
- Institutions and private limited companies involved in agricultural activities and having a Krishi card will also be assisted under this scheme.
- Farmer should possess a Soil Health Card not older than a 2-year period, or a certificate to that extent may be furnished by the Assistant Chemist of Soil Testing Laboratory (North/South).
Monsanto Scholarship (M.Sc. Agriculture Science and Agriculture Biotechnology)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Monsanto Scholarship (M.Sc. Agricultural Science &amp; Agricultural Biotechnology)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing an M.Sc. in Agricultural Science &amp; Agricultural Biotechnology by awarding them scholarships for three semesters.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship:
 ₹1,000/- per month (For 3 semesters only).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in an M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Biotechnology program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The scholarship is awarded for a duration of three semesters only.
Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives
Category: Sports & Culture, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Scholarships/Incentives" component of the scheme aims to provide financial support to the wards of recognized Goan artists who are pursuing higher education, thereby addressing the economic challenges faced by artist families in supporting their children's educational aspirations and ensuring continuity of educational opportunities despite financial constraints. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Benefits:
A monthly scholarship of ₹750/- is sanctioned to eligible wards during the currency of the academic year.
The vacation period is excluded from the scholarship disbursement period.
The scholarship is disbursed on a half-yearly basis.


Eligibility Criteria:
##### ***For the Artist***

- The artist must be a Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
- The artist must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
- The income of the family of the artist (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
- The artist must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)

##### ***For the Ward of the Artist***

- The ward must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
- The ward must be pursuing Postgraduate, Degree, or Professional courses.
- The ward may be enrolled in educational institutions within the state or outside the state.
Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Marriage Component
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Marriage Component" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Marriage Component" of the scheme aims to provide financial assistance to aged and needy Goan artists to address their daughter's marriage-related expenses. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted through prescribed proforma directly at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- shall be sanctioned for the first wholly dependent daughter's marriage.
Financial assistance of ₹15,000/- shall be sanctioned for the second wholly dependent daughter's marriage.
Maximum two wholly dependent unmarried daughters shall be eligible for this benefit.
Disbursement
The financial assistance shall be disbursed through Electronic Clearing System mode.
The assistance is a one-time grant per eligible daughter's marriage.
Conditions
The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers shall be furnished to the department.
The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount if any shall be refunded to the Government within 2 months from the date of marriage.


Eligibility Criteria:
##### ***For the Artist***

- The applicant must be a Goan aged needy artist, born and brought up in the state of Goa.
- The applicant must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
- The applicant must be not less than 50 years of age.
- The applicant's annual family income from all the sources should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

##### ***For Dependent Daughter(s)***

- The daughters must be wholly dependent on the eligible Goan artist.
- The daughters must be unmarried at the time of application.
- Maximum two wholly dependent unmarried daughters shall be eligible.

##### ***Relaxation***

- The Government may relax the age criteria for the artist for deserving cases under special circumstances.
Dr. S.K. Sharma (Ph.D. Mathematics)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Dr. S.K. Sharma (Ph.D. Mathematics)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to deserving scholars pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics, supporting advanced research and reducing their financial burden.

Benefits:
Amount of Financial Assistance: 
₹25,000/- per year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Mathematics at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The financial assistance is provided for a duration of one year only.
Lab on Wheels
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Lab on Wheels” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote &amp; popularize science education among school students and youth studying science subjects across all 13 districts of the state.

Benefits:
The Lab on Wheels program has been launched to popularize science in rural areas of Uttarakhand and promote science education in schools. It provides students from all districts, including remote areas, with the opportunity to explore and learn the practical applications of science.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of one of the 13 districts of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a student or youth studying science subject in a government or non-government school.
Janani Express Yojana
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Janani Express Yojana" was launched by the Public Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide free transport facilities for pregnant women to reach government health institutions for safe delivery.

Benefits:
Free transport facility is provided to pregnant women for traveling to government hospitals for delivery.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The applicant must be a pregnant woman.
Top Working Program
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Top Working Program” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh, aims to enhance horticultural productivity by training rural unemployed youth to convert local fruit plant species into improved varieties and providing financial assistance for grafting activities.

Benefits:
Training Benefit:
 Provision of 20-day training on top working techniques to rural unemployed youth.
Tool Kit Distribution: 
Each trainee is provided with a tool kit worth up to ₹400/- during the training period.
Financial Incentive for Successful Grafting:
 A payment of ₹10/- per successfully grafted tree is provided once the branches reach approximately 2 feet in length.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must belong to rural area.
  - The applicant must be an unemployed youth.
Sheti Samrudhi Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Sheti Samrudhi Yojana" was launched by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to facilitate and support community-level action to farmer's co-operatives aimed at improving food security, reducing poverty, and assuring sustainability in the management of natural resources. The scheme provides support by mobilizing the best of science and development efforts, including traditional knowledge and modern scientific approaches, through partnerships involving national and international research institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations, farmers' organizations, and the private sector in order to tackle the present and future problems of food security and production.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Operational Costs
Wages of one resource person (Diploma in Agriculture) and one peon at the rates fixed under the Minimum Wages Act.
A fixed amount of ₹25,000/- per annum for incurring expenditure on stationery, printing, etc..
Rent reimbursement for office space, subject to limits: Minimum limit of ₹8,000/- per month for urban areas; Minimum limit of ₹5,000/- per month for rural areas.
The aforementioned rent will be enhanced accordingly @10% on the actual rent fixed after every three years.
One-Time Financial Assistance
One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- for the procurement of a Desktop Computer, Uninterruptible Power Supply, computer table, cupboard, table, and chairs, etc.
Benefit Disbursal
The amount is disbursed in two installments.
The first installment shall be 50% of the total sanctioned amount.
The balance amount is disbursed only upon submission of a utilization certificate duly verified by the Zonal Agriculture Officer.
Conditions for Continuation
For availing the benefit for the subsequent year, the farmer co-operative shall submit an annual performance report. This report must be verified, signed, and recommended by the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer.
If the farmer co-operative fails to submit the annual performance report, the succeeding year benefit shall be kept on hold until the report is submitted.
Wages Disbursement
Wages for the resource person and peon shall be paid by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare on a monthly basis upon submission of attendance by the farmer Co-operatives.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a Tribal Farmers' Cooperative Organization.


- The Cooperative must be registered under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
- The objective of the Cooperative must be to improve productivity and/or to market the farm or forest produce.
Janani Sahayogi Yojana
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Janani Sahayogi Yojana" is launched by the Department of Public Health and Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It aims to provide safe motherhood and child healthcare services to women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families by offering free medical care, including normal delivery, cesarean section, abortion, and newborn care, in government and accredited private hospitals to ensure maternal and infant health.

Benefits:
Free delivery services (both normal and cesarean) for pregnant women belonging to BPL families.
Free maternal and newborn healthcare, including antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and neonatal services.
Free abortion and emergency obstetric care when medically required.
Free medicines, diagnostics, and hospitalization at government or accredited private hospitals.
Linkage with Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for eligible women to receive additional incentives.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a pregnant woman. 
1. The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant must present a valid BPL Health Card such as Blue, Yellow, or Antyodaya Card.
Seed Program
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Seed Program” launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to support small and marginal farmers and agricultural laborers living below the poverty line through the provision of free vegetable seeds to improve household nutrition and crop productivity. The scheme distributes seed packets worth ₹50 containing vegetables like bottle gourd, ladyfinger, beans, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, spinach, and cowpea.

Benefits:
Free Seed Distribution:
 Seed packets containing seeds of bottle gourd, ladyfinger, beans, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, spinach, and cowpea worth ₹50/- are provided free of cost to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Infrastructure Development Scheme for Dairy Co-operatives
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Infrastructure Development Scheme for Dairy Co-operatives" was approved by the Government of Goa, Department of Co-operation, Office of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Dairy Co-operative Societies for their development, smooth functioning of business, and other allied activities, enabling them to become stable and create better infrastructure. The scheme provides financial support in the form of grant or subsidy to cover administrative and managerial expenses, including staff salaries, allowances, wages, office expenses, rent, rates, taxes, and the purchase of equipment. The applications for this scheme are accepted by submitting the proposal to the concerned Office of the Assistant Registrar.

Benefits:
*The financial support is provided to meet administrative/managerial expenses on staff salaries and allowances, wages, office expenses, rent rates and taxes, and equipment.
*The Registering Authority shall verify the utilization of the grants released.
General Category Dairy Co-operative Societies
Above 500 liters per day: ₹1,50,000/-.
300–500 liters per day: ₹1,00,000/-.
150–300 liters per day: ₹75,000/-.
50–150 liters per day: ₹30,000/-.
Tribal Sub Plan/Schedule Caste Sub Plan Dairy Co-operative Societies
Above 1,250 liters per day: ₹3,75,000/-.
1,000–less than 1,250 liters per day: ₹3,00,000/-.
750–less than 1,000 liters per day: ₹2,25,000/-.
500–less than 750 liters per day: ₹1,75,000/-.
300–less than 500 liters per day: ₹1,25,000/-.
75–less than 300 liters per day: ₹1,00,000/-.
25–less than 75 liters per day: ₹50,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a Dairy Co-operative Society in the State.
- The applicant must regularly supply the milk to the Milk Union.
- The applicant must have completed one year of its registration.
- The applicant must submit the Milk Supply Report from the Milk Union for the period for which the assistance is applied for along with the proposal.
- The applicant must approve the proposal for Government assistance in the General Body/Special General Body before submitting the proposal to the concerned office of Assistant Registrar.

##### ***Tribal Sub Plan/Schedule Caste Sub Plan Category Criteria***
The applicant must have a minimum of 15% shareholders as Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste, as the case may be, to be considered a Tribal Sub Plan/Schedule Caste Sub Plan Co-operative Society for the purpose of availing assistance.
Procurement of Food Grains From Farmers at Support Price
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Procurement of Food Grains From Farmers at Support Price” scheme was launched by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to ensure fair and assured prices for farmers by enabling direct government procurement of wheat, paddy, maize, and jowar from registered farmers at the centrally declared Minimum Support Price (MSP) along with any applicable state bonus during the designated procurement period.

Benefits:
Farmers receive assured and fair prices for their crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixed by the government.
The scheme ensures direct procurement from farmers through government centers.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a resident of  Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be a landholding farmer. 
- The applicant should register for procurement (Uparjan Registration) before selling crops.
- The applicant should sell only Fair Average Quality (FAQ) grains that meet the specified standards.
Scheme to Promote Mechanization for the Development of Horticulture
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme to Promote Mechanization for the Development of Horticulture&quot; launched by the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage mechanization in horticulture through providing subsidies on various modern machines to eligible farmers.

Benefits:

Machinery
Maximum Subsidy (₹)
Potato Planter/Digger
30,000
Garlic/Onion Planter/Digger
30,000
Tractor Mounted Agri-Blast Sprayer
75,000
Power Operated Pruning Machine
20,000
Fogging Machine
10,000
Mulch Laying Machine
30,000
Power Tiller
75,000
Power Weeder
50,000
Tractor with Rotavator (Up to 20 H.P.)
1,50,000
Onion/Garlic Marker
500
Post Hole Digger
50,000
Tree Pruner
45,000
Plant Hedge Trimmer
35,000
Mist Blower
30,000
Power Spray Pump
25,000




Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Manav Garima Yojna (NT DNT) 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Manav Garima Yojna (NT DNT)" scheme is launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. It aims to enable nomadic and de-notified caste persons to live with dignity and become self-employed in small businesses and financially self-sufficient. Through this scheme, various business tool-kits are provided to these target beneficiaries so that they may start small enterprises and become economically independent.

Benefits:
The primary benefit is the provision of various business tool-kits to eligible beneficiaries so that they can engage in small business activities and become self-employed and financially self-sufficient.
The tool kits are given under the scheme targeted at nomadic and de-notified castes.
The annual income limit for eligibility is ₹6,00,000 (for the family) for most of the target groups.
Among the SEBC castes, the income limit is removed for Nomadic and De-notified Castes and backward castes.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must belong to the nomadic or de-notified caste.
- The applicant’s family annual income should be ₹ 6,00,000/- or less in general.
- In the case of Nomadic and Denotified Castes and backward castes among SEBC castes, the income limit has been removed.