pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Ashraya Adhar Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
&quot;Ashraya Adhar Scheme&quot; is a Loan Scheme by the Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Limited, Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. This scheme is introduced to provide financial assistance in the form of loans to the members of Scheduled Tribes for the purpose of repair, renovation/reconstruction of houses. The corporation has come up with the idea to help the Scheduled Tribe Community by providing financial assistance for the repair, and renovation/reconstruction of houses. There are many members of the ST Community who are willing to, but due to the higher rate of interest offered by banks, they cannot afford to avail of the bank loan for repairs, renovation or reconstruction of houses.

Benefits:
₹ 5,00,000/- 
advanced as financial assistance in the form of a loan @ 2% per annum. 

Mode of Advance
The loan amount shall be advanced in two instalments after the submission of the required documents is complete in all respect. 
₹ 3,75,000/-
 immediately after sanctioning the loan. 
₹ 1,25,000/-
 on utilization of the first instalment. The 2nd instalment is to be released on submission of utilization bills and on the basis of physical verification/inspection carried out by the officer of the Corporation.

NOTE: 
Loanee shall commence the actual work within 03 months from the date of the sanctioned amount released.

Insurance
The beneficiary shall be insured for life and property with the Insurance Agency identified by the Corporation and the premium of such policies shall be borne by the loanee (unless and otherwise decided by the Corporation).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any person belonging to Scheduled Tribe Community and having his/her house (which shall also include a mundcarial house) either owned individually or jointly will be eligible for financial assistance under this scheme. 
1. In case the house is owned jointly and there are different family units in the same house residing separately, each such unit will be eligible for financial support.
1. The age of the applicant should not be more than 55 years as of the date of the loan application. However, the age of the applicant is relaxed up to 58 years in case the applicant is an employee of the State/ Central Government/ Government Corporation/ Board or aided Institute.
Cancer Suraksha Scheme
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Government of Kerala launched the “Cancer Suraksha Scheme” on 1st November 2008 for children below the age of 18 who suffer from cancer and belong to such families which are too poor to afford treatment. This scheme was launched under Kerala Social Security Mission. Those patients found eligible would be registered under the scheme and a Patient Card would be issued. Registered patients would be provided treatment free of cost at the designated hospitals. On further verification, if it is found that any registered patient is ineligible for assistance, the assistance would be stopped forthwith.
             Cancer, the killer disease, was once considered incurable. However, advances in medical science have helped conquer the disease to a very large extent. It is scientifically proven that pediatric cases of cancer are largely curable if treated early. Recognizing the urgent need to extend financial support to cancer victims from families, who are too poor to afford treatment, the Government of Kerala launched this scheme.
            To provide cashless transactions funds have already been deposited with the superintendents of the hospitals. The patients who are eligible for assistance would receive the benefit from these hospitals directly without approaching the Mission.
**Hospitals Covered under the Scheme:**

   1. Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
   1. Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
   1. Sree AvitamThirunal (SAT) Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
   1. Government Medical College Alapuzha
   1. Government Medical College Kottayam
   1. Government Medical College Thrissur
   1. Government Medical College Kozhikode
   1. Co-operative Medical College Pariyaram, Kannur
   1. Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kannur
   1. Government General Hospital, Ernakulam
   1. Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Kozhikode
   1. Govt. Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam

Benefits:
Under this scheme, children under 18 years would be given free treatment for cancer through designated Government hospitals in the state.
The entire cost of treatment, including the cost of investigations, would be borne by the hospitals through the funds provided by the Mission.
The ceiling of expenditure per child would be initially ₹50,000/-.
Note:
 The hospital can incur additional expenditure, based on the report of the committee comprising the Oncologist/treating doctor, the Head of the Radiology Department, and the Superintendent, subject to ratification by the Mission.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State and scheme is applicable only to patients from Kerala.
   1. Cancer patients up to the age of 18 years in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) groups are eligible to be included in this scheme.
   1. Cancer patients should belong to families which are too poor to afford treatment.
   1. To be included in this scheme a confirmed diagnosis of cancer is a must.
   1. Those patients who are yet to complete 18 years of age and need treatment are eligible for the benefit for one more year.
Mukhmantri Sehat Bima Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Mukhmantri Sehat Bima Yojana (AB PM-JAY MMSBY), was launched on 20 August 2019 this is a flagship State Health Insurance Scheme for the beneficiaires of State of Punjab. AB PM-JAY MMSBY will provide financial protection to 65% population of state of Punjab. It is entitlement based cashless Health Insurance cover. Under this scheme cashless and paperless treatment is available at Government and empaneled Private hospitals.
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Benefits:
A cashless health insurance  cover of ₹5,00,000/- rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization (in-patient services) for treatment of listed diseases and medical conditions. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Residents of Punjab. 
1. Applicants should be from the following categories

  - SECC 2011 data families, 
  - Smart Ration Card holder families, 
  - J-Form holder farmers, 
  - Small traders registered with Excise & Taxation Department, 
  - Small & Marginal Farmers, 
  - Accredited & Yellow Card Journalist and Construction workers registered with Punjab Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa to encourage Goan Scholars to undertake research in the field of Goan history, culture, arts, social studies etc. Three fellowships shall be awarded, upto one at junior, upto one at senior & upto one at the post-doctoral level each for research in the specified areas every year. > **Objectives**


1. To encourage the Goan scholars to undertake research in the areas of society, economy, polity, history, art and culture of Goa. Only topics that are closely connected to Goa will be accepted. However authentic topics pertaining to Goa may also be considered for the fellowship depending upon the decision taken by the selection committee constituted for the purpose. 
1. To create, promote and develop research activities in the State of Goa. 
1. To promote interdisciplinary research programmes in colleges and universities.

Benefits:
Eligible scholars for the junior category shall be awarded a fellowship up to ₹ 15,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis. 
Eligible scholars for senior & post-doctoral categories shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 20,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis. 
However, the applicant who undertakes to complete the research work on a full-time basis may be awarded the scholarship upto ₹ 30,000/- per month. In such cases, the research period shall be as decided by the selection committee. 

Number of Fellowships
A maximum of one fellowship in each category shall be awarded every year. 

NOTE: 
The amount of fellowship shall be assessed on the recommendation of the selection committee after the submission of his/her project. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any individual who has completed post-graduation and is upto 35 years of age shall be eligible to undertake research in the junior category.
1. Any individual who has completed post-graduation and is above the age of 35 shall be eligible to undertake research in the senior category. 
1. Any individual who has completed a PhD shall be eligible to undertake research in the post-doctoral category. There shall be no age bar in this category. 
1. The fellowship shall be awarded to any scholar only once in his lifetime under each category.
Nirmaan Shramik Mrtyu Evan Divyaang Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
In 2020, Chhattisgarh State Government started the "Nirmaan Shramik Mrtyu Evan Divyaang Sahaayata Yojana" fBuilding and other construction workers. With this scheme, family will able to get the financials benefits after the death or disability of the construction worker.

Benefits:

Situation
Financial Help
On Normal Death
₹ 1,00,000/-
Death on work location
₹ 5,00,000/-
Permanent disability on work location
₹ 2,50,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Construction workers between 18 to 60 years of age will be eligible.
1. The construction worker should be registered as a beneficiary under Section 12 of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Service Conditions) Act, 1996.
1. Death caused by suicide or consumption of drugs, substances or by committing a crime or death caused by physical violence committed with intent in violation of law and death due to riots, assistance amount was not provided.
1. The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the registered worker and not on the death of the family member.
1. Beneficiaries benefited under the Financial Assistance and Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme for construction workers suffering from silicosis run by the Board will not be eligible for this scheme, because a separate  scheme is run for them.
Asangathit Karmakaar Silai Machine Sahayata Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The Asangathit Karmakaar Silai Machine Sahayata Yojana (Unorganized Workers Sewing Machine Assistance Scheme) is a government scheme in Chhattisgarh State that provides sewing machines. The objective of this scheme is to promote unorganized workers in their businesses and make them self-reliant.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, sewing machines will be supplied every year to the registered unorganized women workers of the state.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Women who work in construction and are registered with the labor board/department.
1. Women between the ages of 18 and 50 who sew, embroider, or weave (tailor) clothes, are employed by an employer or have their own business, and earn a living for themselves and their families, in any district of the state.
1. Women who have not received a sewing machine or an amount equal to the value of a sewing machine under any other scheme run by the state government.
1. Women who have not received benefits under the Chief Minister Cycle Assistance Scheme run by the labor board/department.
Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)" by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa is designed to honour the young Goan individuals who have excelled in the field of Art and culture in Goa. The scheme intends to give recognition to young artists par excellence for their outstanding achievements and for their extraordinary contribution to the field of Art and culture. > **Objectives**


1. To honour the young artists for their contribution towards the field of Goan Art and culture. 
1. To felicitate the young artists par excellence for their outstanding achievement in the respective field of their art. 
1. To recognize, encourage and identify the young artists as Youth Artists of the State.

Benefits:
A memento, certificate of appreciation and financial purse to the extent of 
₹ 25,000/-
 per individual.
Every year a maximum of 6 persons in the fields of Music/Dance, Drama/Tiatr, Folk Art, Photography/Painting, Craft, Sculpture, Bhajan/Kirtan, Literature, and Film shall be considered.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an individual artist.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 25 and 40 years. Only in exceptional cases, the minimum & maximum age could be relaxed by upto 5 years.
1. The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions in the field of Art and culture at large in his/ her respective field of art in specific.
1. The applicant should have contributed to his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum 5 years out of his/her career as a 
1. practising artist.
1. No award will be presented posthumously under this scheme. However, during the selection process if the death of any artist occurs after the recommendation of his name then the Task Force Committee may consider his name for the award, in such circumstances, the award will be presented posthumously.
Development of Choir Industries
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.
> Training

Objective:
To develop coir and coir-based industry, to train rural poor in producing coir products, and to generate employment thereby. Training: Imparting training in coir rope and coir-mat making through coconut fiber.
> Period of training: 6 months.

Benefits:
Financial assistance:  
To the trainee–  Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee.    
To the trainer – 
(i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).  
(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.). 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.
OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Scheme “OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance” was started by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala. In the state, the most backward communities from among the Other Backward Communities are grouped as Other Eligible Communities (OEC). The scheme is intended to provide educational assistance to pre-matric students belonging to these communities who are studying in Government/Aided/Unaided schools from Classes 1st to 10th. This scheme is being fully implemented with the state fund.

Benefits:
Educational Assistance Benefits:
Sl. No.
Classes/Standards
Educational Assistance Amount
1
I to IV 
₹320/-
2
V to VII
₹630/-
3
VIII to X 
₹940/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The students should belong to the [Other Eligible Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-01.pdf) (OEC) &amp; [Other Equivalent Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-02-2.pdf) of Kerala State.
2.	The students should be studying in Government/Aided/Recognized Un-Aided/C.B.S.E/I.C.S.E Affiliated Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala state.
3.	The students must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.
4.	There is no annual family income limit for the students who belong to OEC Communities.
5.	The annual family income should be ₹6,00,000/- for the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities.
KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme 
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme” helps to provide an opportunity for superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and to harness their knowledge and erudition for the development of the State. Scientists/Academicians from Kerala State in the field of Science/Engineering who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply. Selection through review/evaluation by an expert committee.
**Objectives of the scheme:**

  - Tap knowledge and provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization.
  - To utilize their talent and use their experience in addressing state-level important issues.

Benefits:
Selected candidates are eligible for:
1.	Monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- for a maximum period of 3 years.
2.	An annual Contingent grant of ₹1,00,000/- eligible for the entire project duration.
3.	Technical Assistance in the form of a Project Fellow can be appointed to support research activity.
4.	Fellowship will be given for a period not exceeding three years, (Maximum duration of the project - 3 Years).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.
   1. Candidates should be retired scientists/academicians in Kerala by birth or domicile and should have worked as a scientist/academician in reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements.
   1. Candidate should apply within 5 years of superannuation.
   1. The candidate should have published a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed research papers with SCI-indexed journals with an impact factor greater than 2.0 or should have filed at least one patent in the last 3 years of application.
   1. Those who have availed Emeritus Scientist Fellowship earlier (from KSCSTE or elsewhere) are not eligible to apply.
   1. The Research Centre selected for the proposed work should be the R&amp;D Centres of KSCSTE.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
&quot;Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes (OBC) for Studies in India&quot; is a Scholarship Scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective is to award scholarships to school-going children of poorer OBC parents whose annual income is below double the poverty line.
<br>

> **Duration of Scholarship**

The scholarships may be given to the students enrolled in class 1st or any subsequent class of the pre-matric stage in the case of day scholars, and class 3rd or any subsequent class of the pre-matric stage in the case of hostlers. The scholarship will terminate at the end of class 10th. The duration of the scholarship in an academic year will be 10 months.

Benefits:
Scholarship
Hostellers: Class 3rd to 10th: ₹ 500/- per month for 10 months.
Day Scholars: Class 1st to 10th: ₹ 100/- per month for 10 months.
Ad-Hoc Grant
An ad-hoc grant of ₹ 500/- per student per annum to all students i.e. hostlers as well as day scholars will also be given.

The scholarship amount will be payable from the date of joining to the date of leaving the school, excluding the period of vacation, which will be about 10 months in a year except in the cases where the students enter late or leave early in the midst of academic year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The scholarship award will be sanctioned in the case of students whose parents/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 2,50,000/- per annum.
1. The scholarship will be tenable only in such institutions and for such pre-matriculation courses, which have been duly recognized by the concerned State Government and Union Territory Administrations.
1. Regular attendance records of not less than 60% in the previous year should be a pre-requisite for availing scholarship.
1. The scholar obtaining benefits under this scheme shall not be allowed to avail of benefits under any other pre-matric scholarship scheme. **Reservation/ Relaxation/ Preference/ Priority**

1. 30% of the beneficiaries should be reserved for girl students.
1. At least 5% of students with disabilities should be covered by grants or scholarships.
Mukhyamantri Raut, Charavaaha Evan Doodh Duhane Vaale Saayakal Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Mukhyamantri Raut, Charavaaha Evan Doodh Duhane Vaale Bicycle Sahaayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on 10 September 2013. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing financial assistance.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹ 3,000/- per person for bicycle or the rate fixed by CSIDC for bicycle which will be lower 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered as an unorganized worker in any district of the state. 
1. Applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 60. 
1. Unorganized workers who are receiving benefits from any other parallel scheme of the State Government are not eligible for the scheme.
Safai Karmakar Bahay Rogi Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Safai Karmakar Bahay Rogi Chikitsa Sahayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on  11 March 2015. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing required financial assistance for medical situation.

Benefits:
Medical assistance up to Rs. 2,000/- in a year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Safai Worker must be registered Unorganized worker of State Social Security Board.
1. Safai worker must be between 18 to 60 years.
1. Family members details must be mentioned in the registration card. 
1. Benefits will be provided only safai worker and their family members (husband, wife, son and daughter) mentioned in the registration card.
1. The benefit of the scheme will be available only up to two children.
1. If the benefit of the scheme is being received from any other parallel scheme of the State Government, then the benefit of this scheme will not be available.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Details:
Department of Science and Technology (DST) in association with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) launched a Fellowship in the year 2017, named “Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship” to recognize, encourage, support, and promote translational research in engineering by Indian Nationals working in public funded institutions in the country, so as to transfer fundamental research output in viable technological products/devices/components/processes. In brief, the principal objective of the Fellowship is to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation, and technology development. This fellowship scheme has been named after the late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, who was a role model in Indian technology development and self-reliance. The scheme is being administered by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and implemented by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).
> **Scope:**

All areas of engineering, innovation, and technology are covered by this fellowship.
> **Duration:**


  - The duration of the fellowship will be initially three years, extendable by up to two more years depending on the performance.
  - The fellowship can be held for a maximum of 5 years.

> **Expected Outcome:**

This Fellowship is applicable for Translational Research Only leading to possible commercialized or deployable technology; pilot scale or field trial worthy technology; patent (filed/sold/commercialized); working model or prototype for demonstration and trial (in addition but not limited only to scientific publication).
> **Fellowship:**

A Maximum of 10 Fellowships will be awarded per year.

Benefits:
The fellowship amount is ₹25,000/- per month in addition to regular income.
A Research grant of ₹15.00 lakh per annum.
An Overhead of ₹1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.
Note:
 The fellowship is taxable as per the IT rule of the Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of engineering profession in publicly funded institutions.
   1. The scheme is also applicable to Overseas Citizens of India working in permanent positions in publicly funded Institutions in India.
   1. The applicant should possess adequate professional qualifications and hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a proven outstanding track record in innovation or technology development.
   1. This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award.
   1. The applicant should not be holding any other fellowship and in the event of selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.
Green Business Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
The Green Business Scheme has been launched by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) to provide financial assistance in the form of loans for activities that can tackle the impacts of climate change and also be income-generating. The income-generating activities that could mitigate the Green House effect or could be classified under adaptation initiatives, would be covered under the scheme.
> **Indicative schemes**	

> Battery  electric vehicle(E-rickshaw), Compressed air vehicle, Solar energy gadgets, Poly houses.

> **Quantum of loan**	

> 90% of the Unit cost with a maximum of Rs. 2 lac. Quantum of loan shall, however, be reduced to the extent of the amount of subsidy available, if any. 

> **Promoters’ contribution**	

> 10% of the unit cost

Benefits:
Quantum of Assistance 
National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) would provide need-based loans under the scheme as permissible under the NSFDC Term Loan Lending Policy, promoter contribution, and after taking into consideration the margin money being provided by Special Central Assistance (SCA), subsidies provided by other government agencies, and subsidies provided to below poverty line (BPL) beneficiaries under the Central-Sector Scheme of Special Central Assistance to the Special Component Plan, to the extent of ₹ 10,000/- or 50% of the unit cost, whichever is less. 
Interest Rates
Scheme
Unit Cost
Maximum Loan Limit up to 90% of unit Cost
Interest per Annum
Interest per Annum



SCA/CA
Beneficiary
Green Business Scheme (GBS)
Up to Rs. 7.50 Lakh
Rs. 6.75 lakh
2%
4%

Above Rs. 7.50 lakh & up to Rs. 15.00 lakh
Rs. 13.50 lakh
3%
6%

Above Rs. 15.00 lakh & up to Rs. 30.00 lakh
Rs. 27.00 lakh
4%
7%
*(1% Rebate from NSKFDC share of interest in case of Female Beneficiaries.)

Repayment
The loan under the scheme shall be repaid in quarterly installments, within a maximum period of 10 years including moratorium period of 06 months. In addition, 120 days moratorium period is allowed to SCA for fund utilization.

Eligibility Criteria:
Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers, and their Dependents are eligible for the scheme.
Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys for Fishermen
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance for the Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys for Fishermen” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance amounting to ₹50% is provided by the Government to eligible fishermen for the Purchase of Lifejackets and Lifebuoys. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
The support is extended up to ₹1,000/- per lifejacket and ₹1,500/- per lifebuoy.
For Canoe Fitted With OBM: 05 Life Jackets and 01 Lifebuoy.
For Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Trawling Operations: 08 Life Jackets and 02 Lifebuoys.
For Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Purse Seining Operation: 25 Life Jackets and 04 Lifebuoys.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant should possess one of the following: a Canoe Fitted With OBM; Mechanised Trawlers Engaged in Trawling or Purse Seining Operations.
Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. This Scheme has been introduced to grant financial assistance in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of an outboard motor of 2HP to 5 HP for the operation of the fishing canoe below 26 feet. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
For General Category
50% subsidy, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
For SC/ST/Woman Category
60% subsidy, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
NOTE 1: 
The financial assistance is provided for only 01 Outboard Motor for fitting to the fishing canoe of below 26 feet.
NOTE 2: 
The beneficiary can avail of the scheme every 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant's Fishing Canoe should be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, Government of Goa.
Financial Assistance to Purchase/Construct New Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for Fishing in Inland Waters of Goa
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to Purchase/Construct New Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for Fishing in Inland Waters of Goa” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. The scheme has been introduced to uplift the sizeable community of traditional Fishermen, by providing them financial help in the form of a subsidy on the construction/ purchase of Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for fishing in inland waters of Goa. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
For General Category
50% subsidy, limited to ₹30,000, on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
For SC/ST/Woman Category
60% subsidy, limited to ₹36,000, on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
NOTE:
 The benefits can be availed after every 7 years against the replacement of the existing Canoe.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The Fishing Canoe should be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, Government of Goa.
Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Technology Fellowship and Patent Promotion Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The objective of the scheme is to identify technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa who are keen to further their expertise. The selected educators/fellows would be sent to Centres of Excellence within the country and abroad to undertake summer school and short term training programs to further their learning in their area of specialization.

Benefits:
A technology fellowship program will run to identify technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa who are keen to further their expertise in the following areas: Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Interaction Design, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, 3-D Printing, Data Science, Drones, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Merged Reality, Others (subject to approval from SPC).
The selected educators/fellows would be sent to Centres of Excellence within the country and abroad to undertake 
summer school and short-term training programs
 to further their learning in their area of specialization.
The Department of IT will set up 
Centres of Excellence/Advanced Maker Labs
 in the technologies outlined above, in select technical educational institutes. Such selected educators/fellows will function as Master Trainers/Principal Mentors to students and student start-ups that would be incubated in such facilities.
The educators/fellows, upon selection, would receive an 
educational grant of ₹10,00,000 per year
, for a period of five years.
The benefit of this scheme can be availed by up to ten educators/fellows per year, with one person in each focus area, who will be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.
In case such educators/fellows generate and get any business and value-driven patents registered in their area of specialization, either through individual research or in collaboration with students, such fellows shall be eligible to receive a 
patent-specific grant of up to ₹15,00,000
, subject to certification by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
NOTE:
 Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be a technology educator in a technical educational institute in Goa.
Financial Assistance To Purchase Singel Net / Small Rampon Net & Its Accessories
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance To Purchase Singel Net / Small Rampon Net & Its Accessories” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a 50% subsidy is provided to the fishermen of Goa for the purchase of Singel Net/ Small Rampon Net and its accessories.

Benefits:
Subsidy to the extent of 
50% of the actual cost limited to ₹ 50,000/-
 for the purchase of Singel Net/ Small Rampon Net and its accessories, after every five years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The Fishermen should belong to the OBC (Kharvi) Community.
- The grandfather/grandmother of the fishermen should be resident(s) of Goa.
- The fishermen shall not possess registered fishing canoes or fishing trawlers.
- Only one household family member can avail of the benefit under this scheme.
Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Award of Adhoc Merit Grant (Special Incentive) to Scheduled Caste Students” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is implemented as a sort of encouragement for the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations. The incentive is given with a view to enable the Scheduled Caste students who intend to pursue their Post-metric studies, to meet the initial expenditure at the time of admission.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a one-time cash award of ₹1,000/- will be given to the Scheduled Caste students who secure 65% or above marks in matriculation/SSLC Board of Examinations.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the students belonging to the Scheduled Caste who secured 65% and above marks in the 10th Standard/Matriculation/SSLC Board of Examination shall be eligible for the award.
   1. The student should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence in the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than five years.
   1. The student should pursue his/her higher studies in a recognized university/college/institution.
   1. The grant will be given irrespective of the income limit of the parent/guardian of the students and the age of the students.
Grant Of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of Retention Scholarship to Scheduled Caste Girl Students” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. Under the scheme, the scholarship is provided to the girl students who belong to the Scheduled Caste Community and studying in I Standard to V Standard in both Government and Government recognized private educational institutions in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
> **Objective:**

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste Girls Students to pursue their studies in Primary Education. Because of this assistance, the parents of those students may not lose any income that they would otherwise get by sending their girls to work.

Benefits:
The scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates: 
Under this scheme, ₹1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard i.e. (₹100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year).
Note 01:
 The benefit of this scheme will be available only to bonafide students so long as they continue their studies satisfactorily in the recognized institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Note 02:
 A student shall be deemed to be continuing her studies satisfactorily if she secures promotion to the next higher class annually.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the Scheduled Caste Girls Students of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible for the scholarship.
   1. The concession envisaged under the scheme will be granted to Scheduled Caste Girls Students who are native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or are residing in the Union Territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years.
   1. The concession will be granted to the Scheduled Caste Girls Students studying from I Standard to V Standard either in Government or private recognized educational institutions.
   1. Annual income of the parent guardian shall not exceed ₹24000/-.

> **Other conditions for the scholarship:**


   1. Students who are granted the scholarships will be allowed to retain them till they complete that primary education.
   1. The scholarship will be cancelled for any misconduct on the part of the scholar.
   1. If a candidate is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, her scholarship will be cancelled and the amount of scholarship paid will be recovered at the discretion of the Sanctioning Authority.
Supply of Insulated Boxes
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Supply of Insulated Boxes” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost for the purchase of an insulated box of at least 50 liters capacity. The applications are accepted only in offline mode. Only the fisherman engaged in selling and marketing fish, fishing at sea with a canoe, and fishing at sea with a mechanized fishing vessel with up to 6-cylinder engines are eligible to apply to this scheme.

Benefits:
For the Beneficiary Engaged in Selling/Marketing Fish
One insulated box of 50 liters capacity will be entitled to a subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹ 1,500/-.
For the Beneficiary Engaged in Fishing at Sea With a Canoe
One insulated box of 100 liters and one box of 220 liters capacity and subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹ 7,000/- respectively.
For the Beneficiary Engaged in Fishing at Sea With a Mechanized Fishing Vessel Upto 6 Cylinder Engine
One insulated box of 220 liters and one insulated box of 400 liters capacity and subsidy to the extent of 75% of the cost limited to ₹ 15,000/- respectively.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be one of the following - 

- A fisherman engaged in selling and marketing fish.
- A fisherman engaged in fishing at sea with a canoe.
- A fisherman engaged in fishing at sea with a mechanized fishing vessel with up to 6-cylinder engines.
Financial Assistance to the Fish Vendors Registered with the Directorate of Fisheries to Purchase the Accessories Required for Fish Vending
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to the Fish Vendors Registered with the Directorate of Fisheries to Purchase the Accessories Required for Fish Vending” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Under this scheme, Financial Assistance is provided to the fish vendors for the purchase of Crates, Weighing Balance, Insulated Box, Gloves, Stools, Platforms to keep Fish/ Shed/ Umbrella, Choppers, and Other Equipment related to Fish Vendor, so that the fish can be reached to the people in hygienic conditions. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
For General Category
50% subsidy, limited to ₹10,000, on a unit cost of ₹20,000.
For SC/ST/Woman Category
60% subsidy, limited to ₹12,000, on a unit cost of ₹20,000.
NOTE: 
The beneficiary can avail of the scheme once every three years.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be a Fish Vendor registered with the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net and its Accessories
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance for Purchase of Stake Net and its Accessories” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Stake net is a traditional method of catching fish practiced by the fishermen residing near the bank of the river. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of stake nets and accessories for the fishermen. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
For General Category
Subsidy of 50%, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
For SC/ST/Woman Category
Subsidy of 60%, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
NOTE: 
The beneficiary can avail of the scheme every 3 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant should have purchased a Stake Net and its Accessories.
Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyaan Sahayata Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyaan Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for Construction Workers on 12 May 2022. Upon reaching 60 years of age, construction workers&amp;#39; membership automatically terminates. Construction workers who are about to retire from Board membership under the aforementioned provision will be provided with financial assistance to enhance their quality of life prior to retirement.
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Benefits:
A lump sum assistance amount of ₹ 20,000/- will be given to the eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary should be registered under the Board as a construction worker for at least the last 03 years.
1. Workers must be between the ages of 59 and 60.
Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
The Vocational Education and Training Loan Scheme provides financial assistance to the youth of the target group to enhance their skills and employability. > **Expenses to be Considered for Vocational Education and Training Course**	


1. Admission/Tuition fee
1. Examination, Library, and Laboratory Fee
1. Caution Deposit
1. Purchase of Books, Equipment, and Instruments
1. Boarding and Lodging
1. Insurance for loan amount
1. Any other reasonable expenses found necessary for the completion of the course certified by the vocational education and training institute.

Benefits:
Quantum of loan	
Need-based finance to meet up to 90% of expenses shall be considered subject to the following Ceilings:
For courses of duration  up to 2 years: up to Rs. 4,00,000/-
Note: In case of cost over-run, it shall be borne by the beneficiary.
Interest	
National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) shall charge interest @ 1% per annum from the Channelizing Agency which, in turn, shall charge 4% per annum from the beneficiaries. In the case of women, an interest rebate of 0.5% shall be provided. 
   
Repayment: 
Up to 7 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility Criteria**

1. The person should be from the target group of NSKFDC.
1. The person should have secured admission in a course run or supported by a Ministry, Department, or Organization of the Government or a company, society, or organization supported by the National Skill Development Corporation or State Skill Missions/State Skill Corporations, preferably leading to a Certificate/Diploma/Degree etc. Issued by a Government Organization or an Organization recognized/authorized by the Government to do so.

**Course Eligibility**	
Vocational Education and training courses of the duration of a minimum 6 months and up to 2 years run or supported by a Ministry/Department/Organization of the Government or a Company/Society/Organization supported by a National Skill Development Corporation or State Skills/Mission/State Skill Corporations.
**Age Eligibility**	
The candidate should attain a minimum age of 18 years on completion of the course. The upper age limit is up to 50 years.
Widow Pension-West Bengal
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
In 2010, the West Bengal state government, through the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, launched a compassionate initiative called the "Widow Pension" scheme. This program aims to provide financial support to widows facing economic hardship within the state.

Benefits:
Financials assistance of ₹1,000/- per Month through DBT mode to the beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be widow girl/woman.
1. The beneficiary should attain the age of 60 years or more.
1. The beneficiary must be a citizen of India and a resident of West Bengal.
1. The beneficiary family income must not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
1. The beneficiary must not be maintained by any of her relative.
1. The beneficiary must have been a resident of West Bengal for at least ten years on the date of making the application.
1. Professional beggars and mendicants are not eligible for the pension.