pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Motivating the meritorious girl students of the state of Rajasthan to study by taking admission in government schools as regular students from class 9th to class 12th and to score maximum marks in the examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Rajasthan.
It is also announced to increase the number of scooties currently being provided to girls from 20 thousand to 30 thousand under this scheme. It is also proposed to give the option of taking Electric Scooty to these girls.

Benefits:
Scooty distribution to girl students.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Girl students who have passed class 12th with a minimum of 65% marks in Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education and passed class 12th with a minimum of 75% marks in Central Board of Secondary Education who are studying in any school in Rajasthan.
1. Graduation degree from any Rajasthan-based college like (B.A.BED/ B.SC.BED/ B.COM.BED/BE / B.TECH/ B.ARCH / MBBS / IIT / BBA / BBM / BCA / BDS / BHMS / BAMS / LAW/ etc.) and studying as a regular student.
1. The benefit of the scheme will not be payable if there is a gap of one year from the year of passing the 12th class in the admission of a bachelor's degree.
1. Girl students getting financial assistance in any other scheme will also be benefited from this scheme. Girl students receiving financial aid/scholarships in any other scheme will not be deprived of this scheme.
1. The girl students who have got the benefit of scooty in any scheme of the state government on the basis of their marks in any class before the implementation of the said scheme, those girl students will not be eligible to get scooty in this scheme. 
1. In the past, on the basis of 10th class results from the TAD Department, School Education Department, if a girl child has received scooty on the basis of 10th result, then that girl student will get a lump sum amount of Rs 40,000 if she is eligible on the basis of 12th result.
Motivation Of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Motivation of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises Scheme (MUPSES)” was launched by the Union Territory of Puducherry in the year 2006 with a view to encouraging self-employment among the youth in manufacturing and service activities largely in support of the growing economy of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
**Objective:** To encourage unemployed persons in the U.T. of Puducherry to start self-employment in manufacturing or service sector enterprises.
**Activities Covered:** All economically viable service and industrial activities. Mechanized laundry, Beauty Parlour (Saloon), Tailoring units, and Setting up of Hygienic Tea / Coffee Stalls are presently encouraged under the scheme.
**Project cost:** Up to ₹2, 00,000/-.
**Means of finance:** Finance from Banks / Financial Institutions
**Interest:** Normal bank rate of interest on the date shall be charged.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the applicant may get a loan from ₹10,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- to set up a startup in the manufacturing and/or service sectors.
50% of the project cost excluding pre-operative and preliminary expenses will be granted as a subsidy for the projects not exceeding ₹50,000/-
35% of the project cost excluding pre-operative and preliminary expenses to a maximum of ₹35,000 will be granted as a subsidy for project costs exceeding ₹50,000 but less than ₹2.00 lakhs.
Note:
 The amount of the Loan will be disbursed as soon as the beneficiary completes the formalities required by the Banks.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Unemployed Men and Women of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible to apply under the scheme.
1. The age of the applicant should be as per the existing norms of banks.
1. No formal education is required. However, the applicant should know to read and write fluently.
1. No limit on family income.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 3 years.
Palanhar Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Palanhar Yojana has been started by the state government to benefit the orphan children of the state. Under the Palanhar Yojana, arrangements for the upbringing, education, etc. of orphan children of the state or those whose parents have died will not be institutionalized, but in the family of the closest relative/acquaintance of the boys and girls within the society. Education, food, clothes, and other necessary facilities will be made available by the state in a family environment by making an interested person a foster.
<br>

This scheme is for different categories of boys/girls with special care and protection from 0 to 18 years of the state by the Government of Rajasthan. Arrangements for the care and upbringing of the boys/girls coming under this are made by a close relative/acquaintance within the family. The caretaker of the boys/girls has been appointed guardian. The government ensures the economic, social, and educational development of boys / girls and provides Monthly basis financial assistance.

Benefits:
Orphan Category :
For the age group (0 to 6 years) : Rs. 1500/- per month.
For the age group (6 to 18 years) : Rs. 2500/- per month.
Other Category:
For the age group (0 to 6 years) : Rs. 500/- per month.
For the age group (6 to 18 years) : Rs. 1000/- per month.
For Books/Stationaries/Dress/Sweater/shoes etc: Rs. 2000/- per year. 







Eligibility Criteria:
1. Orphan boy/girl.
1. Children of parents sentenced to death/life imprisonment under judicial orders.
1. Children of a widowed mother receiving a pension (maximum 3 children at a time).
1. Children of remarried widowed mothers.
1. Children of HIV/AIDS affected mother/father.
1. Children of parents suffering from leprosy.
1. Children of related mothers (Maximum 3 children at a time).
1. Children of specially-abled parents.
1. Children of divorced/abandoned women receiving the pension.
1. Children of parents suffering from silicosis.
1. The age of the child should be less than 18 years.
1. If Child age is 18 and still studying/staying in 12th class or lower class, then in such a situation such children will be given an additional one year ( The benefit can be provided till the age of 19 years). The said benefit will not be payable after the child completes 19 years of age or passes 12th class.
1. The certificate that the guardian is a native of Rajasthan state or has been residing in the state for more than three years.
1. Guardian Family income should not be more than Rs. 1.20 Laks per annum.
Zero Budget Natural Farming
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
Zero Budget Natural Farming is natural farming based on cow-products (cow urine, dung) produced by indigenous cows. All agricultural inputs are prepared by the farmer from his own farm, no inputs are purchased from the market. Therefore, he does not have to spend anything directly. Due to which it is called zero budget based farming. At present, reducing the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation. To reduce the cost of agriculture, improve the quality of agricultural products and increase production per acre. Use of Beejamrit for treatment of seeds and Dravjeevamrit and Ghanjeevamrit etc. for nutrition. Use of Neemastra, Brahrastra and Aagnestra for the prevention of insects.
<br>

**Objective:-**

   1. To promote environment-protected and climate-tolerant natural farming practices so that the fertility power of the land can be increased.
   1. To reduce the cost of cultivation by less irrigation, sustainable and integrated organic methods so that farmers can get more income per unit area.
   1. Production of chemical free and nutritious food for human health and wellness.
   1. Protecting biodiversity and environment.
   1. Empowering farmers for production, processing and progress by developing them in the form of clusters / groups.
   1. To make farmers entrepreneurs for marketing and by connecting directly with the national market.

Benefits:
A subsidy of 50% provides to farmers to buy the farming items.
A large drum of 200 litres, a small drum of 50 litres capacity, a bucket of 20 litres capacity, a Jug, filter, water spray, sprayer, Trichoderma, cow-urine, dung, etc. Material and organic mulch material like leaves of trees, weed bedding, leaves of millet-sorghum, etc., groundnut peels, and in the field for moisture conservation between the rows, 50% of the total cost of available other waste material or a maximum of Rs.600/- per farmer will be given as subsidy by DBT. 
Training and Farmers Tours.
Gram Panchayat level Training.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Interested farmers should be selected for the scheme who have a special interest in natural farming. Every farmer must have a minimum of one-acre land ownership or family account holder.
1. Interested farmers may be from the same village, neighboring villages, or different villages as far as possible. 
1. Interested farmers will be selected by the Regional Assistant Agriculture Officer / Agriculture Supervisor.
1. Horticulture crops and animal husbandry should also be included in natural farming.
1. For the selection of farmers, priority should be given to SC, ST, BPL, small and marginal farmers as much as possible. Youths up to 35 years should be included for natural farming so that their capacity can increase.
1. Necessary material like drum, bucket, jug etc. will be given on grant to the concerned farmer for setting up the input unit for natural farming. 
1. Farmers selected under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana should not be included in this scheme.
Financial Aid For Providing Hostel Facility To Transgender Students
Category: Housing & Shelter, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Financial Aid for Providing Hostel Facility to Transgender Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Transgender share the same hopes and dreams as any other individual in our society. 58% of Transgender students drop out before completing 10th grade (24% of Transgender students drop out even before completion of 9th grade). Reasons for this include- severe harassment making studies impossible and other gender-related negative experiences at school. In order to help such school dropouts continue their education, Social Justice Department has implemented a scholarship scheme for Transgender.
           The transgender community is still ostracized in society and cannot take up job offers or continue their education due to a lack of accommodation facilities. Though there has been improvement in the mindset of the people, still the stigma of giving transgender persons a house exists in society. Due to this problematic scenario, transgender who are pursuing the scholarship scheme are forced to discontinue their studies. For addressing this issue, the Department of Social Justice has introduced this scheme that provides an amount of ₹4,000/- per month as financial assistance to the Transgender community as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be Transgender.
2.	The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
3.	Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
**Note:** During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
Internship Scheme For PG/Research Students In Directorate General Of Trade Remedies (DGTR)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Details:
The Internship Scheme by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry provides opportunity to young scholars, especially from Law / Economics stream, interested in learning about trade remedial investigations. The objective of this scheme is to familiarize interested and willing PG students / Research scholars with Trade remedial investigations / Trade Defence measures. > **Tenure**

Minimum duration of internship will be one month. > **Nature of Internship**


1. The Interns will be attached to one officer of DGTR who will act as ‘mentor’ to the Intern and would design a suitable schedule for the intern.
1. The Interns would be attached with Officers / Division /Cell as decided by the competent authority of DGTR based on recommendation of the ‘mentor’. > **Number of Interns**


1. The number of interns to be taken will be decided by the DGTR.
1. Internship in DGTR is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the Department / Organization / Government. > **Termination of Internship**

DGTR reserves the right to terminate the internship of any intern at any point of time without assigning any reason in this regard to either the intern or his/her institution.

Benefits:
Certificate of Internship
Certificates will be issued to the interns at the end of successful completion of the Internship.
NOTE: 
No financial aid / stipend will be provided by this Directorate to the interns.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Postgraduate Student or a Research Scholar from a recognized University/Institute.
1. The Internship should be a part of their Course curriculum (wherein duration of internship may extend to a semester) or undertaken as an additional assignment during the annual vacations.
Internship Scheme Of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Labour and Employment

Details:
The Internship Scheme of Employees’ Provident Fund Organization invites applications for Internships from students for engagement as “Interns” with EPFO. The “Interns” shall have an opportunity to know about the EPFO’s functioning and Departmental Policy issues in EPFO and Government of India and contribute to the Policy/Legislation formulation by generating policy inputs such as empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, etc. However, the internship is neither a job nor an assurance for a job in EPFO. > **Objective**


1. To engage persons pursuing law [in the last two years of degree course] or Law Graduates or students pursing Post Graduation in Law or Research Scholars in Law or pursuing post-graduation courses like MBA/MSW/MSc/MA and are enrolled in recognized University/Institution within India or abroad as ‘Interns” with EPFO that shall be mutually beneficial for the individual as well as for EPFO. 
1. The “Interns” shall have an opportunity to know about the EPFO functioning and Department Policy issues in EPFO and Government of India and contribute to the Policy/Legislation formulation by generating policy inputs such as empirical analysis, briefing reports, policy papers, etc. 
1. However, the internship is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the EPFO. > **Duration**

Applications for internships are invited for a minimum period of 2 months and a maximum period of 6 months. > **Engagement**

Engagement of Interns (total 10 maximum) will be carried out with the approval of Central Provident Fund Commissioner. > **Placement**

After their engagement, the interns will be attached to an officer in a Division/Department/Wing as decided by the Central Provident fund Commissioner, keeping in view their suitability as well as requirement in concerned Wing/Division.

Benefits:
Stipend
The interns selected will be paid stipend @ ₹ 8,000/- per month for the period of internship on certification from the officer with whom the intern is attached.

Logistic Support
EPFO shall provide them with working space and computer with internet facility and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Divisional Head of the Division/Department/Wing to which the interns are attached.

Certificate of Internship
Certificate will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of the internship and on submission of their Report/Paper and its evaluation by the concerned Head of the Division.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.  The applicant should qualify as ANY ONE of the following - 
        a)   Pursuing law [in the last two years of degree course] or Law Graduates.
        b)   Pursuing Post Graduation in Law or Research Scholars in Law.
        c)   Pursuing post-graduation courses like MBA/MSW/ MSC/MA/M.Com./MCA.
2.  The applicant should be enrolled in recognized University/Institution within India or abroad.
Tuition Fees And Examination Fees To Vjnt/sbc Students Studying In High Schools
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The Government of Maharashtra introduced Tuition fees and Examination fees to Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribes (VJNT)/ Special Backward Classes (SBC) students studying in High Schools scheme to improve the interest of VJNT/SBC students in High Schools. To help and encourage the VJNT/SBC parents/ guardians for their children's education.  Govt. has introduced a scheme named Tuition Fee Exam. Fees to VJNT/SBC students studying in High Schools, irrespective of age and income vide Govt. Resolution No. EBC/1068/83567/J dated 24th December 1970 and G.R. No. EBC-1094/PK-91/ BCW-1 dated 29 October 1996.  Tuition fees, Examination fees, library fee, laboratory fee, and playground fee is being paid.

Benefits:
 BPL students studying in Govt. approved aided, non-aided, permanent non-aided schools in 1st to 10th standard are being paid Rs.100/- to 200/- Education Fee as per Urban and Rural area. 
Tuition fees, Examination fees, Laboratory fees, Library fees, etc. fees are sanctioned and paid to concerned Govt. approved aided, non-aided, permanent non-aided schools. 
No other concessional benefit is admissible to such students. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. He should be a student of a recognized High School. 
1. No limit on age or income. 
1. Students should belong to V.J.N.T. & S.B.C. category.
1. Once failure is eligible. 
1. Twice failure is not eligible.
Programme For Internship For LL.B./ LL.M./ Environmental Studies/ Research Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Law and Justice

Details:
The National Green Tribunal provides opportunities to college students by holding Summer Internship Programs (March, April, May and July ordinarily) and Winter Internship Programs (November, December and January ordinarily) Internship Programs for LL.B./ LL.M./ Environmental Studies/ Research Students. > **Duration**


1. The duration of the Internship will be 4 Weeks ordinarily.
1. The duration and timing of the internship may be altered by the Competent Authority as and when necessary. > **Number of Slots**


1.  The maximum number of slots to be offered to the students shall be decided by the Competent Authority.

Benefits:
Certificate
A certificate will be issued to the Intern at the end of her/his internship after evaluation of the research paper or assessment of the work done. 

Guide
A guide will be assigned to each intern for their study during the internship.

Remuneration
The National Green Tribunal pays no remuneration/expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be a student pursuing three-year and five-year law degree courses in environmental studies/law from any recognized College/Law School/University in India.
Travel Concession To The Differently Abled Persons In State Owned Transport Corporation Buses
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Government of Tamil Nadu introduced Differently Abled Persons In Stated Owned Transport Corporation buses. 
i) All visually impaired persons are given travel concession to travel up to 100 Km. to and fro without any condition and free of cost.  
ii) Free-of-cost travel concession is allowed to intellectually disabled persons to travel with one escort.  
iii) The speech and hearing impaired and locomotor differently-abled persons are given travel concession free of cost up to 100 Kms to go to schools/colleges/hospitals/training centers/work spots from their residence and return.           
iv) Free travel concession is provided to children with disabilities to attend early intervention centers and pre-schools along with one escort/parent.     
There is no income ceiling to avail concessions in (i) to (iv).

Benefits:
i) All visually impaired persons are given travel concession to travel up to 100 Km. to and fro without any condition and free of cost.
ii) Free-of-cost travel concession is allowed to intellectually disabled persons to travel with one escort. 
iii) The speech and hearing impaired and locomotor differently-abled persons are given travel concession free of cost up to 100 Kms to go to schools/colleges/hospitals/training centers/work spots from their residence and return.
iv) Free travel concession is provided to children with disabilities to attend early intervention centers and pre-schools along with one escort/parent.
There is no income ceiling to avail concessions in (i) to (iv).

Eligibility Criteria:
The Applicant should be a Differently abled person.
Mukhyamantri Aawasiye Bhu-Adhikaar Yojana
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Each family is entitled to live a dignified life with access to essential necessities. Those who are eligible for the housing schemes initiated by either the Central or State government can truly reap the benefits once they obtain a housing plot. Once the residential plot is secured, assistance can be availed for housing loans through government schemes and banks. In light of this, the state government is launching the &quot;Mukhyamantri Awasiya Bhu-Adhikar Yojana,&quot; aimed at granting eligible families residential plots on the &#39;populated areas&#39; within each gram panchayat region in rural areas.

Benefits:
Plot will be provided to all those families who do not have their own house.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant family does not have a residence to live independently.
1. The applicant family has less than 5 acres of land.
1. The applicant family holds the eligibility slip for obtaining ration from the Public Distribution System (PDS) shop.
1. No member of the applicant family is income tax payer.
1. No member of the applicant family is in government service.
1. The name of the applicant is registered in the voter list till January 01, 2021 in the village where he wants residential plot.
Meritorious Scholarships To Vjnt And Sbc Students Studying In Secondary Schools
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme of Meritorious Scholarships to VJNT and SBC students studying in Secondary Schools. To motivate Backward Class students for education.
The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th and ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.

Benefits:
The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th standard per annum. 
The students will get ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Students who secured more than 50 percent marks in the previous year’s annual examination and stood first or second in the class.
1. He should belong to VJNT / SBC category.
1. He should be studying in 5th to 10th standard.
1. There is no income limit for this scholarship.
Marriage Assistance To Differently Abled Women (Parinayam-II)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Marriage Assistance to Differently Abled Women (Parinayam-II)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, the Government of Kerala is providing marriage assistance of ₹30,000/- to differently-abled girls who have completed 18 years of age for their marriage.

Benefits:
A one-time assistance of ₹30,000/- is provided to the eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
   1. The parents of differently abled girls or differently abled girls should be eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The girl who intends to be married should have completed 18 years of age. 
   1. The combined annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

**Note 01:** After receiving the financial aid as per these terms and conditions, if the marriage has to be dissolved for any reason and the girl has to marry a second time, the financial aid can be given for the second marriage.
**Note 02:** If the applicant with disabilities dies before the marriage of the daughters, the said financial assistance can be given to the eldest member of the family or any other member of the family who is responsible for conducting the marriage. 
**Note 03:** In case the applicant PWD dies after the marriage of his daughter but before receiving financial assistance, the senior member of the family or the married member or the individual can be given financial assistance on a suitable bond.
Laadli Laxmi Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Laadli Laxmi Scheme was launched on 6th July 2012 as one of the flagship programmes of the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa with the intention to address the undesirable tendency of female foeticides and with an aim towards erasing the general perception that the birth of a girl in the family is the burden on her parents/guardian during her marriage. The objective of the scheme is to financially empower the girl child to meet educational and other expenses on becoming a major of age and to improve the female sex ratio in the State.

Benefits:
For Unmarried Beneficiaries 
(beneficiaries who attain the age of majority i.e. 18 years on or after 01-04-2012)
Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,00,000, by means of a bank fixed deposit, jointly in the name of the Director (DoWCD) and the applicant.
The fixed deposit shall be renewed annually automatically on maturity, along with the amount of interest accrued, till the date of claim by the applicant as per the scheme or until the age of 45 years whichever is earlier.

For Married Beneficiaries
 ( beneficiaries who have already attained the age of 18 years before 01-04-2012 and are in the age group of 19 to 45 years prospectively from 1st April, 2016)
Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,00,000., by means of cash payment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Girl.
1. The applicant should be born in the State of Goa OR should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
1. In case, the applicant is a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years, she should have been educated in Goa for a minimum period of 7 years (continuous).
1. The parental income of the applicant does not exceed ₹ 3,00,000 per annum.
1. The applicant should qualify for ANY ONE of the following three criteria:

             a)   At least one of the parents of the applicant is born in Goa and is also a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
             b)   One of the parents of the applicant is residing in Goa for the last twenty-five years. **NOTE:** In case the applicant is an affected person of Tillari Irrigation Project (a joint venture of the Government of Goa and the government of Maharashtra) and was rehabilitated in the State of Goa, her application shall be sanctioned if she produces a certificate issued by the Collector, North Goa District relaxing the condition of 10/15 years domicile in the State of Goa for various purposes for her family.
Msme Skill Training And Employment Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme “MSME Skill Training and Employment Scheme” was launched by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of Tamil Nadu during the years 2021-22. The scheme is implemented by the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce at the State level, the Regional Joint Director of Industries and Commerce for Chennai district, and General Managers of the District Industries Centre for other districts in Tamil Nadu.
**Objective:**
The objective of the scheme is to fulfill the skilled manpower requirement of MSMEs by imparting necessary on-the-job training by the MSMEs themselves and thereby creating employment. The scheme will assist the MSME sector by sharing the training cost which otherwise would be borne by the enterprises themselves.
**Training provider:**
MSMEs will have to give employment based job oriented on the job training which will lead to certification. It will be the responsibility of the MSMEs to ensure that for the proposed training, the relevant capacities are available to them.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the subsidy will be provided to the MSMEs for training; subject to a maximum of ₹2000/- per month per candidate for a maximum of 6 months.
Certificates will be provided by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), after the assessment of acquired skills by the trained candidates. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an MSME unit in the state who has the requisite infrastructure.
1. Only in respect of vocation/trade in which MSMEs have expertise will be encouraged, MSME units should have experience, expertise, and running business.
1. The trainees selected by the applicant (MSME) shall be between 18 to 25 years of age.
1. The trainees selected by the applicant shall have an engineering degree, a polytechnic diploma, or an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate, or qualification as prescribed by the respective sector skill council.
1. The applicant shall provide the trainee with a stipend of ₹5000/- per month, for a maximum of 6 months.
1. The applicant, MSME Unit, should not have been blacklisted at any point in time by any Government Norms/Rules/Acts. 

**Note:** The scheme is funded by Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC)
Udita Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Project Udita program was started on November 1, 2016, under the Women and Child Development Projects of Madhya Pradesh Government. According to the concept of this scheme, Anganwadi workers and assistants will inform adolescent girls about the importance of proper hygiene during menstruation and sexually transmitted diseases due to negligence and provide them with sanitary napkins. If girls become aware of their health in their teenage years, then they all can remain healthy in future also.

Benefits:
Distribution of sanitary napkins, nutrition and health education, training on menstrual hygiene and nutrition and health issues in adolescent girls are done through Udita Corner established in Anganwadi centers.

Eligibility Criteria:
- All adolescent girls and women aged 18 to 49 will be beneficiaries.
Assistance For Purchase Of Spectacles By A Differently Abled Person
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles by A Differently Abled Persons" scheme in Tamil Nadu is a government initiative that aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled individuals.
A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as assistance towards the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for differently-abled persons.

Benefits:
A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as an assistance towards the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for differently-abled persons. 

Eligibility Criteria:
Differently-abled persons holding identity cards issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.
Unemployment Allowance for the Educated Unemployed Youth Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Unemployment Allowance for the Educated Unemployed Youth Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Employment, Government of Haryana. The scheme was introduced on 01.11.1988 which provides monthly unemployment allowance to the educated unemployed youth registered with the Employment Exchanges in Haryana. Applicants who have passed the 10+2 examination or hold a 2-year certificate/diploma course after Matric receive ₹900/- per month. Those with a Graduate degree or above, or who have completed a 3-year certificate/diploma course after the 10+2 examination, receive ₹1,500/- per month. The scheme supports educated youth in their job search and reduces financial stress during unemployment.

Benefits:

Sl. No.
Qualification
Rate of Unemployment Allowance
1
10+2 or equivalent
₹900/- per month
2
Graduates/Post Graduates or equivalent
₹1,500/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be domicile of Haryana.
   1. Applicants are eligible if they have passed the 10+2 examination, completed a 2-year certificate/diploma after Matric from a Haryana-recognized Board/University, hold a Graduate degree or higher, or completed a 3-year certificate/diploma or above after the 10+2 examination.
   1. The applicant should be registered with any Employment Exchange in the State continuously for a minimum period of 3 years or more as on 1st November of each year.
   1. The annual family income from all sources including that of the spouse should not exceed ₹3,00,000/- or the family should not have residential or commercial property exceeding ₹10.00 Lakhs in value or agriculture land in excess of 2 hectares.
   1. The applicant should be in the age group of 21-35 years.
   1. The applicant should not be a student/trainee/apprentice.
   1. The applicant should not be employed/self-employed.
   1. The applicant should not be a dismissed Government employee.
   1. The applicant should not have been convicted of any offense resulting in imprisonment for a period of six months or more.
   1. The applicant should not be registered in the Saksham Yuva Scheme of the Employment Department.

**Note:**

  - “Family” means a group of individuals who share ties of blood, marriage, or adoption; a group residing together and consisting of parents, children, and other relatives by blood or marriage; a group of individuals residing together who have consented to an arrangement similar to ties of blood or marriage.
  - “Family Income” means the gross annual income of the family where the eligible applicant is associated as a family member.
  - In case of a married female, in-Laws ration card is mandatory (Joint and Separate).
Mandahasam Scheme To Provide Artificial Dentures To Senior Citizens
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The scheme “Mandahasam Scheme to Provide Artificial Dentures to Senior Citizens” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. This scheme is started by the Government of Kerala for giving free tooth sets to senior citizens. The scheme aims to reduce nutritional, physical, and mental problems faced by elderly people after losing teeth. The Department of Social Justice would prepare a list of dental colleges and dental treatment centers from where the beneficiaries could avail treatment. It would also ensure the quality of artificial teeth and quality treatment by setting standards and norms.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, one beneficiary would get maximum financial assistance of ₹5,000/- for fixing the tooth.
Note:
 The benefit of this scheme is not given for only partial replacement of teeth.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. The applicant’s age has to be 60 years or above.
   1. The applicants should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
   1. The persons who have completely lost their teeth or those who have partially lost their teeth and are in a position to have them extracted as they are unusable are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The persons who have been certified by a qualified dentist in the prescribed form as unfit for placing artificial teeth.

**Note:** The priority will be given to the oldest person under the scheme.
Thalolam Scheme
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Government of Kerala launched the “Thalolam Scheme” on 1st January 2010 under Kerala Social Security Mission by the Social Justice Department, Kerala. The aim of the scheme is to provide free treatment to the children below age of 18, who are suffering from Kidney diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Cerebral Palsy, Brittle Bone Disease, Hemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Orthopedic deformities, and other Neuro-Developmental Disabilities, Congenital anomalies (Endosulfan victims) and accident cases which needs surgery.
**Hospitals receiving free treatment:**

1. Govt. Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum
1. Govt. Medical College Hospital, Thrissur
1. Govt. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha
1. S. A. T Hospital, Trivandrum
1. Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kottayam
1. IM C. H, Kozhikode
1. Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode
1. I.C.H.M.C. Kottayam
1. Co-operative Medical College, Kannur
1. Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram
1. District Hospital, Aluva, Ernakulam
1. Sree Chithira Thirunal Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram

Benefits:
A patient will be eligible for initial assistance of ₹50,000/- only under this scheme.
Under the scheme, free treatment will be provided to the children below age of 18, who are suffering from Kidney diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Cerebral Palsy, Brittle Bone Disease, Hemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Orthopedic deformities and other Neuro-Developmental Disabilities, Congenital anomalies (Endosulfan victims) and accident cases which needs surgery.
Note:
 Additional financial assistance can be met based on the decision of the Superintendent, Head of the concerned Department of Specialty, and Head of the Radiotherapy Department.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State and the scheme is applicable only to patients from Kerala.
   1. The patient should be below 18 years of age.
   1. The scheme is applicable to patients belonging to families too poor to afford treatment of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
   1. Under this scheme, assistance will be provided to the patient for diseases other than cancer which are lethal or fatal.
Mukhyamantri Avivahita Pension Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Madhya Pradesh government has started the 'Mukhyamantri Avivahit Pension Yojana ' under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities to help those women who have not married for some reason. Such women are alone and live their life. The government will provide a pension of ₹ 600 every month, which will help them to run their lives easily. With this, they will not be dependent on anyone else for their work and will be able to live happily. 
With this, women will be able to create a brighter future and improve their lives without any hassle. Under Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Married Women Pension Scheme, unmarried women above 50 years of age have been included, so that they can improve their social status and economic status.

Benefits:
Pension amount: ₹ 600/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicants should be a native of Madhya Pradesh State.
1. The applicants should be Unmarried women. 
1. Applicant's age should be 50 years or more
1. Applicants should not be income taxpayers.
1. Applicants should not be a government employee/officer (government employee/officer means state or central government or government-aided corporation, undertaking, is from the employees/officers working under the organization.) 
1. Applicants should not be honorary employees working in government/non-government offices.
DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts.
Objective:  
(i) To promote and develop the Handicrafts in the Union Territory of Puducherry.  
(ii) To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts /trades under the Viswakarma category.  
(iii)  To develop the skills in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural poor, who have contributed a significant share to exports by the U.T. of Puducherry. > Training  

Objective: 
 (i) To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts.  
(ii) To develop the skills in order to create better employment opportunities and to boost the livelihood of rural poor, who have contributed a significant share to exports by the U.T. of Puducherry.

Benefits:
To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts.

Financial Assistance:

To the trainee –
(i) 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.150 /- per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.1,500/- per month).

Note:- Period of Training: 6 months
 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Residence -Should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
1. Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
1. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.
Kerala State Young Scientist Awards
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The “Kerala State Young Scientist Awards” by the KSCSTE are intended to honour talented young Scientists in recognition of their outstanding contributions in any branch of science and technology coming within the purview of the Council. The research carried out independently in Kerala by young scientists of Indian origin with Ph.D. in any branch of Science and technology who have been working in Kerala for the last three years will be taken into consideration for the award.
             Candidates may be nominated by Vice-Chancellors of Universities in Kerala, Directors of R &amp; D Centres, Heads of Institutions &amp; departments and Fellows of Academies. Nominations will be valid for 3 years or the eligibility age whichever is earlier. Selection will be through a thorough review/evaluation by an expert committee.

Benefits:
Each Awardee will be presented with a certificate and a cash prize of ₹50,000/-.
The recipient may be considered by the Council for a research grant of ₹50 lakhs after due consideration of the research project with the help of an expert committee.
The Awardee, within 3 years of the receipt of the award, will be considered for a visit abroad to present the research work at a conference.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Ph.D. holder with 3 years Post-Doctoral experience.
   1. The applicant should have working experience in any R&amp;D/Academic institution in Kerala continuously for the last 3 years.
   1. The age of the applicant should not be more than 37 years as on 31st December in the notifying year.
Mangalya Scheme For Widow Remarriage
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The “Mangalya Scheme” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance is to be provided to eligible widows and divorced women for their remarriage. In Kerala, women not only outnumber men but also outlive them, so the marital status of women in Kerala is very important. It could influence the overall care and support they receive from their family and society. Statics show only 3.5% of the total male population in Kerala are widowers and the proportion of the widowed female population is 11.56%. This gender gap adversely affects women in every sphere of their life. It is in this context, that the Government of Kerala envisages the scheme called ‘Mangalya’ to encourage widow remarriage. The scheme imparts financial assistance for the widows/divorced to remarry.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹25000/- is provided to eligible widows and divorced women to remarry.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
   1. The applicant should be a widow and a divorced woman.
   1. Women belonging to the age group of 18 to 50 years who are legally divorced and widowed are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme For Seafarers
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme for Seafarers" by the Home Department, Government of Goa, provides financial assistance in the form of a Gross Pension of ₹ 2,500/- per month to the beneficiaries. The applicant should be a retired seaman. The age of the retired seaman should be 60 years or above.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance in the form of a 
Gross Pension of ₹ 2,500/- per month.
NOTE: 
If the applicant is in receipt of a monthly pension under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme / Griha Aadhaar Scheme / Kala Samman Scheme, the amount whereof is less than the Gross Pension available under these schemes, then he/she will be entitled to receive only the difference, between the amounts of Gross Pension available under the above schemes.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a Citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a retired seaman, i.e. seaman who was employed on board the ship and retired.
1. The seaman invalidated from sea service on medical grounds before retirement are also eligible.
1. The age of the retired seaman should be 60 years or above.
1. The widow of a deceased Seaman can also be eligible on compassionate grounds, provided that she has been a resident of Goa for 15 years and that her annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 1,20,000/-.
1. The beneficiary should be a bonafide resident of Goa by birth and if not, the said birth should have been registered in Goa or at least either of the parents of the beneficiary should have been born in Goa.
1. The retired seaman should have rendered a total of 120 months of actual service on board the ship. A break in service up to the period of 6 months shall be condoned while computing the total period of service.

**NOTE:** The limit of 120 months of actual service shall not apply to beneficiaries invalidated from sea service on medical grounds before retirement and the widow of a deceased beneficiary on compassionate grounds.