pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme &quot;Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)&quot; is a social welfare scheme implemented by the Social Justice &amp; Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a Below Poverty Line family are eligible to receive ₹1500/- per month as pension.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1500 per month is given to each beneficiary.
NOTE: ₹300/- per month from the central government and ₹1200/- per month under the state-sponsored Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
   1. The applicant should be a widow.
   1. The age of the applicant should be between 40 and 79 years.
   1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme&quot; launched by the Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aimed at supporting students from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC). It provides tuition fees for students from 6th to 10th standard.
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Benefits:
Tuition Fee for 6th to 8th Standard:
 ₹200/- per year (₹20/- per month for 10 months).
Tuition Fee for 9th to 10th Standard:
 ₹250/- per year (₹25/- per month for 10 months).
Examination Fee for 10th Standard:
 Full coverage of the examination fee.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a student.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
  - Parents&#39; income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
  - There should be no graduate in the family (for Backward Classes (BC) students).
  - The beneficiary should be studying in 11th or 12th standard in an English medium school.
Children Education Allowance
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Nagaland

Details:
The Children Education Allowance scheme implemented by the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board. Under this scheme, children of registered beneficiaries studying from Nursery to Class 10 are provided ₹500/- per month per child as education assistance. The scholarship applies to a maximum of two children per family.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹500/- per child, per month, for up to two children.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
1. The worker should be registered with the Nagaland Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board. 
1. The worker’s child should be studying between Nursery and 10th Class. 
1. A maximum of two children per family are eligible.
District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Housing, House Construction, Repair Extension Loan
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Housing, House Construction, Repair Extension Loan&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, provides financial assistance to citizens for housing construction, repair, and extension. The maximum loan amount offered is ₹10,00,000/- with an interest rate of 12% (subject to change).

Benefits:
Access to Loan: 
Up to ₹10,00,000/-.
Interest Rate: 
12% (subject to change).

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - Loans should be applicable only for Housing/ House Construction/ Repair Extension.

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Loans and Advances for Construction of a House
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Manipur

Details:
The "Loans and Advances for Construction of a House" scheme by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial support to registered construction workers to build their own houses. Beneficiaries can avail loans based on their skill level, with amounts ranging from ₹1,00,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-. The loan carries a 5% simple interest, with a 5-year repayment period, and the worker must submit a completion certificate within six months of receiving the loan.

Benefits:
Financial assistance for house construction for building workers:
Unskilled Labour: ₹1,00,000/-.
Simi-Skilled Labour: ₹1,50,000/-.
Skilled Labour: ₹2,00,000/-. 

Rate of Interest:
Simple interest rate of 5% per annum.

Repayment:
5-year repayment period with monthly installments.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The construction worker should be registered under the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board. 
1. The construction worker should have an active labor card.
1. The construction must execute a surety bond.
Construction of Free Houses for Tribals
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Construction of Free Houses for Tribals&quot; scheme launched by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, is designed to provide free housing to tribal communities who have been allocated house site pattas. Under this program, the state government constructs houses on these lands to ensure that tribals have access to safe and permanent shelter. The scheme is primarily aimed at improving the living conditions of SC/ST communities by providing basic infrastructure.

Benefits:
Housing Infrastructure:
 Free house construction for eligible tribal people.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities.
  - The beneficiary must possess a free house site patta.
Educational Assistance to the Children Studying in 1st to 7th and 8th to 10th Class
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The Educational Assistance to the Children Studying in 1st to 7th and 8th to 10th Class scheme is implemented by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra. Under this scheme, educational assistance of ₹2,500/- to the children studying in 1st to 7th standard and ₹5,000/- for the children studying in 8th to 10th standard of the registered construction workers. The scheme covers up to two children and the wife of a registered male worker.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
1
st
 to 7
th
 Class: ₹2,500/-
8
th
 to 10
th
 Class: ₹5,000/-



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
1. The worker should be registered under the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The children or a registered male worker's wife should be enrolled in any grade from Class 1st to 10th.
1. Only two children or a registered male worker's wife will be entitled to scholarships.
Schooling Education (JKBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
The "Schooling Education" scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial assistance to the children of registered workers—₹2,500/- for students in Class Nursery/1st to 5th, and ₹3,500/- for students in Class 6th to 8th. The construction worker should have been engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months.

Benefits:
For the students in Class Nursery/1st to 5th: ₹2,500/- in education benefits.
For the students in Class 6th to 8th: ₹3,500/- in education benefits.

Eligibility Criteria:
***For Registration as a Building/Construction Worker:***

1. The applicant must be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
1. The applicant must be a Building or Construction Worker.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
1. The applicant should have worked in building or construction activities for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months.
1. The registration must be renewed annually.

***For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:***

1. One of the parents of the child must be an active, registered member of the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at the time of application.
1. The child must be studying in Nursery to Class 8th.
Marriage Assistance (JKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Jammu and Kashmir

Details:
The "Marriage Assistance" scheme by the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial aid to registered construction workers for the marriage of their dependents. This assistance covers up to three marriages, including those of their sons, daughters, siblings, or themselves. The worker must have engaged in building or construction work for at least 90 days in the preceding 12 months to be eligible.

Benefits:
Marriage Assistance of ₹25,000/- is provided to a registered construction worker for the marriage of their dependent (sons, daughters, siblings, or themselves).
NOTE:
 Up to three marriages can be covered under the scheme for the worker's dependents or for the worker themselves.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker**


1. The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
1. The applicant should have engaged in any building or other construction work for at least 90 days during the preceding 12 months.
1. The applicant should be registration is renewed annually.

> **For Application to the Scheme**


1. The applicant should be a registered member under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board of Jammu & Kashmir.
1. The assistance is available for up to three marriages of the worker's dependent sons, daughters, siblings, or the worker themselves.
1. The worker's membership must be active at the time of applying for the scheme.
1. The applicant must provide proof of the dependent relationship for sons, daughters, siblings, or self.
Savitribai Phule Self-Help Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Savitribai Phule Self-Help Scheme&quot;, managed by the District Intermediate Cooperative Development Committee, supports women entrepreneurs from the SC category in Madhya Pradesh by offering margin money assistance of up to ₹15,000/- (50% of the project cost, with a maximum project cost of ₹50,000/-). This financial aid can help them start small businesses across various sectors.

Benefits:
Margin Money Assistance:
 Provides financial support covering 50% of the project cost, up to a maximum of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a woman.
  -  The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
  - The applicant’s age should be between 18 to 55 years.
  - The applicant must be literate.
  - The applicant should be currently unemployed.
  - The applicant must fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
  - The applicant should not have any outstanding defaults with any nationalized bank, cooperative bank, or other financial institution.
Atal Graha Jyoti Yojana
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The &quot;Atal Graha Jyoti Yojana&quot;, launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide financial relief to domestic consumers with low energy consumption by subsidizing their electricity bills. The scheme benefits those whose monthly electricity consumption does not exceed 150 units. The subsidy is provided through the billing system, ensuring easy access for eligible consumers. The scheme was earlier known as &quot;Indira Graha Jyoti Yojana&quot;.

Benefits:
Reduced Electricity Bills:
 Consumers with a monthly consumption of up to 150 units receive a subsidized bill, minimizing their energy expenses.
Note:
 The benefit is automatically applied through the billing system for eligible consumers.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must be a domestic consumer with a monthly electricity consumption of up to 150 units.
  - The applicant must have an approved load of 1 kilowatt for their electricity connection.
Indira Gandhi National Disabled Pension Scheme (Madhya Pradesh)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched on 1st April 2009, the scheme "Indira Gandhi National Disabled Pension Scheme" is a welfare scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to disabled individuals living below the poverty line, with pension amounts funded by the Government of India through the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP).

Benefits:
The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of ₹600/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a person with disability.
   1. The applicant should have a disability of 80% or more.
   1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 79 years.
   1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.
District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Women Entrepreneurs
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Women Entrepreneurs&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to provide financial support through loans. Women entrepreneurs can obtain loans up to ₹5,00,000/- with a 12% interest rate.
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Benefits:
Access to Loan: 
Up to ₹5,00,000/-.
Interest Rate:
 12% (subject to change).


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be a woman entrepreneur.

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Mahila Samridhi Yojana (Maharashtra)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme &amp;quot;Mahila Samridhi Yojana&amp;quot; is administered by the Department of Social Justice &amp;amp; Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, and funded by the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). The scheme aims to uplift economically weaker women from the Charmakar Community. The scheme focuses on providing educational, economic, and social development to ensure a respectable position in society for Charmakars (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.). Eligible female beneficiaries from the Charmakar Community are granted loans ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- at a low interest rate of 4% per annum.

Benefits:
Loan ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹50,000/- is provided at a low interest rate of 4% per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant should belong to the Charmakar Community.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 and 50 years.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant must have knowledge of the business for which the loan is being applied.
1. For the 50% Subsidy Scheme and Margin Money, the applicant's annual income must be below the poverty line.
1. For the NSFDC Scheme, the applicant's annual income should be below ₹98,000 for rural areas and ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.

**Relaxation/Preference/Priority**
Widows and divorcees are given priority.
Large Sized Multi Purpose Coop. Society For Interest Free Loan
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The &quot;Large Sized Multi Purpose Coop. Society For Interest Free Loan&quot; scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to offer an interest-free loan scheme to support citizens. This initiative enables eligible individuals to receive financial assistance of up to ₹45,000/- without incurring any interest charges, easing financial burdens, and promoting economic empowerment.

Benefits:
Access to Loan:
 Loan up to ₹45,000/-.
Interest Rate: 
No interest.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be a member of a Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.
  - The beneficiary should be interested in availing loan from the Large Sized Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.
Kanya Dhan Scheme for SC Students
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Kanya Dhan Scheme for SC Students" by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, an amount of ₹ 25,000/- is provided to the girl students of the Scheduled Caste Communities once they pass the 12th standard board examination (or its equivalent examination). The applications for this scheme are accepted online. The scheme is being implemented by Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Benefits:
An amount of 
₹ 25,000/-
 is provided as a fixed deposit in the name of the girl child and the officer nominated by the government.
NOTE:
 The amount is disbursed to the beneficiaries after they pass the 12th standard board (or equivalent) examination.

Eligibility Criteria:
**For Application**

1. The applicant should be a girl.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should have passed the 10th Standard of examination.
1. The applicant should have appeared in the 11th Standard of any stream (Science/Arts/Commerce/Vocational/ITI).
1. Upto 2 girl children of a family are entitled under this scheme. **For Disbursal of Benefits**

1. The applicant should have passed the 12th standard examination in three attempts or within two years of the first attempt, whichever is earlier (otherwise, the money shall be forfeited and credited to the Government Treasury).
Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme (Saral Vidya Sahay) for SC and OBC (V to VIII)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme (Saral Vidya Sahay) for SC and OBC (V to VIII)" was introduced by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to support parents of children belonging to Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes for the education of their wards studying at the Pre-Matric stage. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to help improve participation, minimize dropout rates, especially during the transition from primary to next level and elementary to secondary stage, enhance performance, and increase chances of progressing to Post-matric education. The applications for this scheme are accepted online. The scheme is being implemented by the Chief Minister Scholarship Portal, Government of Goa.

Benefits:
1. As per "Stipend under Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme"
₹325/- per month for 11 months (₹3,575/- per annum)
2. As per "Meritorious Scholarship Scheme"
For Classes 5th to 6th: ₹900/- per annum
For Classes 7th to 8th: ₹1,000/- per annum

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be studying in classes 5th to 8th on a full-time basis.


- The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class.
- The applicant's parent/guardian's annual income should not exceed ₹1,20,000/-.
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme &quot;Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension&quot; is a social welfare scheme by the Social Justice &amp; Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. In this scheme, ₹600 per month is provided to elderly individuals aged 65 years and above from BPL families.

Benefits:
A monthly financial assistance of ₹600/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be 65 years of age or older.
1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should not be receiving pension benefits under any social security scheme.
Mahila Kisan Yojana (Maharashtra)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The scheme &amp;quot;Mahila Kisan Yojana&amp;quot; is implemented by the Department of Social Justice &amp;amp; Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, in collaboration with the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). The scheme aims to uplift the lifestyle of economically disadvantaged Charmakar communities (such as Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, and Mochi). The scheme promotes educational, economic, and social development to ensure a respectable place in society. Additionally, it supports the production and sale of various types of footwear and leather articles to government departments and the open market.

Benefits:
Total Loan Amount: 
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 for eligible female beneficiaries.
Subsidy Provided: 
A subsidy of ₹10,000 is granted, reducing the effective loan burden on the beneficiary
Loan Component: 
The remaining ₹40,000 is provided as a loan with an affordable interest rate of 5% per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant should belong to the Charmakar Community.
1. The applicant's age should be between 18 to 50 years.
1. The applicant must have knowledge of the business for which they are applying for a loan.
1. The applicant must have her own name, or joint name with her husband, or her husband’s name (with affidavit) on the 7/12 land extract for agricultural project loans.
1. For the 50% Subsidy Scheme and Margin Money, her annual income must be below the poverty line.
1. For the NSFDC Scheme, the income limit is ₹98,000 for rural areas and ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.
Handicapped Students Stipend Mizoram
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Mizoram

Details:
The Handicapped Students Stipend scheme was launched by the Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Mizoram. Under this scheme, provide financial support to differently-abled students for purchasing essential items like books and uniforms. Students enrolled in both government and private schools are eligible to receive a monthly stipend.

Benefits:
Upto Class 4th - ₹30/- per month per student (360/- per annum) 
Class 5th to Class 7th - ₹40/- per month per student (480/- per annum) 
Class 8th to  Class 12th - ₹85/- per month per student (1020/- per annum)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.
1. The applicant should be a disabled person. 
1. The applicant should be a student enrolled in government or private school.
1. The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
State Disability Pension
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Mizoram

Details:
The Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department launched the State Disability Pension scheme is funded by the Mizoram government. It provides a monthly pension of ₹350 to 200 eligible individuals who are completely blind or bedridden.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹350/- per month for disabled individuals.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.
1. The applicant must be entirely blind or bedridden due to a disability.
1. The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana was initiated by the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. The objective of the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana is to address negative perceptions about the birth of daughters in society, issues like female foeticide, child marriage, low female child sex ratio, and the weak educational status of girls. The scheme has been approved across the entire state of Jharkhand to address these issues. The objectives of this scheme are as follows: Objectives of the Savitribai Phule Kishori Samriddhi Yojana: 
> (a) Women's empowerment

> (b) Emphasis on girls’ education

> (c) Eradication of the child marriage practice

> (d) Support for the educational expenses of girls in higher classes to reduce school dropout rates and encourage them towards higher education.

> (e) Assistance for adolescent girls' health and personal hygiene.

> (f) Enable adolescent girls to make independent decisions regarding their lives.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, girls/adolescent girls will be provided with the following financial assistance:

S. No.
Beneficiary Category
Amount of Financial Assistance
1
Girls enrolled in Class 8
₹2,500/-
2
Girls enrolled in Class 9
₹2,500/-
3
Girls enrolled in Class 10
₹5,000/-
4
Girls enrolled in Class 11
₹5,000/-
5
Girls enrolled in Class 12
₹5,000/-
6
One-time grant for girls aged 18-19
₹20,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary will apply for the benefits under the scheme, and the beneficiary will be required to have the following eligibility till the date of application:


  - This assistance shall be payable to the first two daughters of the mother.
  - A self-declaration to this effect will be submitted by the mother of the beneficiary, which will be required to be attached to the application.


2. Under this scheme, all eligible girls studying from class 12 in the Government/Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minority and Backward Classes Welfare Department, Jharkhand supported/run by Women Child Development and Social Security Department, Jharkhand/run under National Child Labour Project (NCLP)/managed by Jharkhand Government/aided by the schools will be covered.
3. The beneficiaries of the scheme will be those girl children whose 


  - Mother/father is not permanently employed in or retired from the Central Government/State Government/Central Public Sector Undertakings/State Public Sector Undertakings and is not in receipt of pension/family pension from these employers.
  - Mother/father will not be an income taxpayer. 
  - The mother of the applicant will submit a self-declaration form to this effect, which will be necessary to attach to the application.


4. The beneficiary should be between 18 and 19 years of age at the time of application for the last installment.
State Scholarship of Class 1st to 5th (Scheduled Caste)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 1966-67, the "State Scholarship for Class 1st to 5th" scheme is a welfare initiative by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to encourage Scheduled Caste students in the field of education and provide financial assistance. A regular student of a recognized institution receives a scholarship amount of ₹200 per year, which is disbursed until 31st October for Scheduled Caste students.

Benefits:
Scholarship amount of ₹200/- per year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The student should be enrolled in Class 1 to 5 in a recognized educational institution.
1. The student should be a regular student of the institution.
Assistance for Funeral Rites
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The “Assistance for Funeral Rites” scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial support of ₹500/- to SC/ST families with an annual income below ₹24,000/-. The goal is to ease the burden of funeral expenses for economically disadvantaged communities, ensuring they can perform dignified funeral rites for their family  members.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
₹500/- for funeral expenses.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the SC/ST (Adi Dravidar/Tribal) community.
  - The beneficiary should have lost any of his/her family members due to death.
Krishi Input Anudan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
“Krishi Input Anudan Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, is designed to offer agricultural input subsidies in areas affected by rising water levels in rivers such as the Ganga and Kosi. Assistance are provided for crop damage more than 33% caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.
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Benefits:
Subsidy Amounts per Hectare:
Non-irrigated (year-dependent) crop areas: ₹8,500/-.
Irrigated crop areas: ₹17,000/-.
Perpetual/ perennial crops: ₹22,500/-.
Minimum Subsidy Amounts to Farmers:
Non-irrigated (year-dependent) crop areas: ₹1,000/-.
Irrigated crop areas: ₹2,000/-.
Perpetual/ perennial crops: ₹2,500/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant should belong to the reported Panchayats of the identified blocks in the specified districts.
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
   1. Applicant&#39;s bank account must be linked with the Aadhaar number,

> Note: Farmers cultivating on others&#39; land will be identified and verified as &quot;actual cultivators&quot; through joint certification by the Agriculture Coordinator and Farmer Advisor. This process ensures that only genuine cultivators receive subsidy benefits.
Mukhymantri Sarthi Yojana - Jharkhand
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Mukhymantri Sarthi Yojana" was launched by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide industry-relevant skill development training for youth in Jharkhand, aligning with NSQF standards. Implemented by JSDMS across all 24 districts, it offers free training to enhance employability and self-employment opportunities. The scheme ensures quality training with a focus on marginalized communities, including SC/ST, women, PwD, and transgender individuals.

Benefits:
Free Training:
 Industry-aligned, high-quality skill development training at no cost.
Holistic Development:
 Includes soft skills and IT training for better employability.
Essential Materials Provided:
 Uniforms, participant handbooks, and required tools for free.
Financial Support:
Rozgar Protsahan Bhatta ₹1,000/month for boys and ₹1,500/month for girls, transgender, and PwD for one year if unemployed after training.
₹1,000/month transport allowance for non-residential trainees.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant's age should be 18-35 years.
1. The applicant must belong to one of the priority groups (SC/ST, women, PwD, transgender).
Ved-Vyas Housing Construction Scheme
Category: Housing & Shelter, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Ved Vyas Housing Construction Scheme" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to active and traditional fish farmers in Simdega district for building houses. The scheme prioritizes individuals particularly those living in kutcha or thatched houses, and ensures benefits for women and disabled applicants.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- for housing construction.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be an active or traditional fish farmer. 
1. The applicant should be living in kutcha or thatched houses.
1. The applicant's family belongs to the below poverty line.
1. The applicant must not have previously benefited from the departmental fishermen housing scheme or Indira Awas or equivalent housing scheme of the Central/State Government
1. The applicant must own land for house construction.
Scheme For Loan And Advances to the Beneficiary For Construction Of House
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Tripura

Details:
The Scheme For Loan And Advances to the Beneficiary For Construction Of House was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of Tripura. This scheme offers registered construction workers a credit-linked interest subsidy for the construction of dwelling house.

Benefits:
Credit-linked interest subsidy at 6.5% for eligible loans.
Loan amount up to ₹6 lakh, repayable over a maximum period of 20 years.
Note:
 Direct subsidy credited to the loan account to reduce financial burden.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker should be a registered active BOC worker under the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The worker must be a registered construction worker for at least 5 years.
1. The worker should have a minimum of 20 years before retirement.
1. The registered construction worker must not hold any pucca house in any part of the country.
1. The registered construction workers should have a minimum land area (30 Square meters) as per their income status for the construction of Houses.
1. The beneficiary family should not have availed of any central assistance under any housing scheme from the central/ state Government.
1. The worker's annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The worker should belong to the economically weaker section (EWS) category.
Aawaas Sahayata
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in 2016, the "Aawaas Sahayata" scheme is a welfare initiative by the Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme provides housing assistance to tribal boys and girls pursuing higher education outside their hometowns, who have passed 12th grade from a government or non-government college, or are regularly admitted to graduate, graduate diploma, or technical paramedical courses, and have not secured admission in a government hostel.

Benefits:
The scheme offers housing assistance to tribal students pursuing higher education outside their hometowns where hostels are unavailable.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The student should have passed 12th grade from a Government or Non-Government college.
1. The student should be enrolled in a Graduate or Graduate Diploma course.
1. The student should be regularly admitted to a Technical or Paramedical course.
1. The student should not have secured admission to a Government hostel.
1. The student should be a tribal student pursuing higher education outside their hometown.
Sarvajan Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Sarvajan Pension Yojana" was launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month to elderly individuals, widows, destitute women, differently-abled persons, primitive tribes, and HIV/AIDS patients. The scheme eliminates previous age restrictions and targets inclusivity by guaranteeing pensions to all eligible citizens above the age of 60.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,000/- per month.

Note: Timely pension disbursal by the 5th of every month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicants should be elderly, widows, destitute women, differently-abled, primitive tribes and people suffering from HIV/AIDS. 
1. The senior citizen's age should be 60 years or above.
1. The destitute women's age should be 18 years or above 
1. The differently-abled age should be 5 years or above.
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance on Death and Permanent Disablement
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The “West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance on Death and Permanent Disablement” by the Labour Department, offers financial assistance to unorganised transport workers or their nominees/dependents during times of distress caused by death or disability. The relief includes monetary compensation for accidental or natural death, as well as graded benefits for permanent disabilities.
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Benefits:
Relief on Death:
For accidental death:
 ₹1,50,000/-.
For natural death: 
₹50,000/-.
Relief on Permanent Disability:
For loss of one hand, one leg below the knee, one eye, or hearing capacity in one ear: 
₹25,000/-.
For loss of a thumb:
 ₹9,000/-.
For loss of any other finger: 
₹4,000/-
Maximum relief for total disablement:
 ₹50,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
   1. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
   1. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

> **Note:** A nominee/ dependent of a beneficiary shall be entitled for the benefits in case of death.

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Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana: Total Permanent Disability
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Evan Shilpakar Samajik Suraksha Yojana” launched by the Labour Resources Department, Bihar, aims to provide social security through various types of financial assistance to workers and artisans in the unorganized sector.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹75,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar state.
   1. The applicant must work as a worker or craftsman in the unorganized sector within Bihar.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age must be between 18 and 65 years.

> **Note****:** 



    - Applicant&amp;#39;s age will be calculated as of the 1st of July of any year.
    - **Total Permanent Disability:** Total permanent disability means that due to an accident, both the eyes or both hands or both legs of a worker or artisan become useless or one eye, one hand and one leg become useless. Apart from this, if both the eyes become useless due to paralysis or the brain stops working, then it will also be considered as permanent disability.
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Dragon Fruit Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Dragon Fruit Vikas Yojana” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in the state of Bihar.
This component focuses on increasing the cultivation area of dragon fruit across 21 districts (Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Saran, Siwan, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali) in the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to ryot farmers for dragon fruit cultivation.

Benefits:
Financial Support: 
First year:
 ₹1,80,000/- per hectare.
Second year:
 ₹60,000/- per hectare.
Third year:
 ₹60,000/- per hectare.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a ryot farmer.
   1. The applicant must be from any of the following districts: Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Saran, Siwan, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

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> **Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:**



    - General Category: 78.56%.
    - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
    - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
    - Women Participation: 30%.


> **Note 2:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Makhana Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
“Makhana Vikas Yojona” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, is designed to boost the cultivation and productivity of Makhana in 10 designated districts of Bihar. It focuses on offering training to farmers and providing grants for traditional equipment used in Makhana cultivation and processing.
The scheme is to be implemented in 10 districts of the state under Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the approval order, namely, Katihar, Purnia, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Khagaria.

Benefits:
Training: 
Workshops and training for farmers to adopt modern methods and improve productivity.
Equipment Kits:
 Grants of 75% of the cost (up to ₹16,575/-) for traditional tools (i.e. Auka, Ganj, Kara, Khainchi, Chalni, Chatai, Afra, and Thaapi used in Makhana cultivation).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar : Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga and Khagaria.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

> **Note 1:** 

**Beneficiary allocation:**

  - Women Participation: 30%.

> **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

> **Note 3:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Block Level Institute for Rural Skill Acquisition (BIRSA)
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The “Block Level Institute for Rural Skill Acquisition (BIRSA)” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhymantri Sarthi Yojana” launched by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Development, Jharkhand. It aims to provide free, localized skill training to candidates designed for both general and reserved categories, the scheme focuses on mobilizing youth who prefer to train and work within their local areas. The program is non-residential and operates in 24 districts across 80 blocks in the first phase.

Benefits:
Localized Training:
 Skill development centers set up at block levels ensure easy accessibility.
Free Materials:
 Beneficiaries receive handbooks and essential materials at no cost.
Diverse Training Trades:
 Candidates can choose trades based on interest with proper counseling.
Employment Opportunities:
 Post-training support for jobs and self-employment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant's age should be 18-35 years and up to 50 years for SC/ST/OBC reserved categories.
Pay & Play Scheme
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The “Pay & Play Scheme” was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide state-level players with training and practice opportunities at the Mega Sports Complex, Hotwar, Ranchi. The scheme includes 11 sports disciplines: athletics, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, shooting, gymnastics, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, and swimming.

Benefits:
Training in 11 diverse sports disciplines: athletics, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, shooting, gymnastics, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling, and swimming under professional supervision.
Free registration and membership for school students (up to Class 10
th
) with the principal’s recommendation.
Free registration and membership for international/national participants and medalists.
Athletics players enjoy 15 days of free access (non-repetitive).



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand.  
1. The applicant should be a sportsperson.
1. The applicant should actively participate in state-level sports.
1. The students up to class 10th with a recommendation from the school principal and National/international participants or medalists are eligible to apply.
Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Jharkhand

Details:
The "Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to enhance educational opportunities and participation among students belonging to backward classes in Jharkhand. It provides financial assistance to reduce dropout rates from classes 1st to 10th and promote equality in education.

Benefits:
Financial assistance to cover educational expenses:
S.NO
Class
Rate for Hostel (For 10 months)
Rate for Daylight (For 10 months)
1
1
st
 to 5
th
₹1,500/-
₹1,500/-
2
6
th
 to 8
th
₹2,000/-
₹2,500/-
3
9
th
 to 10
th
₹4,500/-
₹4,500/-

NOTE: 
Direct transfer of scholarships to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via PFMS.
Residential students receive higher scholarship amounts compared to non-residential students.
Class 9
th
 and 10
th
 scholarships are funded jointly by the state (40%) and central (60%) governments.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant/parents/guardians should be a native of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class category.
1. The applicant must be enrolled in a state government-recognized school.
1. There is no income limit for students from Class 1st to 8th.1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for Class 9th and 10th.
Mukhyamantri Alpasankhyak Udyami Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The “Mukhyamantri Alpasankhyak Udyami Yojana” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana”, launched by the Department of Industries, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among individuals from all categories in the state.
Under this component, financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,000/- is provided to applicants from Minority communities for establishing and operating business ventures, thereby fostering economic growth and empowerment in the state.
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Benefits:
Substantial Financial Support:
 Receive up to ₹10,00,000/- for setting up a business (50% of the total financial assistance (up to ₹5,00,000/-) is provided as a non-repayable grant. The remaining 50% (up to ₹5,00,000/-) is offered as an interest-free loan, with a nominal 1% interest under specific sub-schemes.)
Skill Development:
 Mandatory training sessions are provided to enhance entrepreneurial skills.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant must belong to the Minority community.
   1. The applicant should have passed at least 10+2, Intermediate, ITI, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent.
   1. The applicant must be aged between 18 and 50 years.
   1. The business unit must be a proprietorship or partnership firm.

> **Note:**


  - Women belonging to the minority community have the option to apply for either of the following schemes, based on their preference:


   1. Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana
   1. Mukhyamantri Alpasankhyak Udyami Yojana