pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Scheme of Assistance for Management of Stray Cattle
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Scheme of Assistance for Management of Stray Cattle&quot; is designed to support Panjrapoles (animal shelters) registered under the Public Charity Act in their efforts to manage and maintain stray cattle. Each eligible shelter receives a one-time maintenance assistance for stray cattle to ensure proper care, control, and management of these animals.

Benefits:

Component
Name Support Standard	
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent Benefits
Management of stray cattle	
₹4000/- maintenance assistance will be payable once for each stray cattle
1 year


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Panjrapole (animal shelter) must be registered under the Charity Act.
   1. The Panjrapole must accept and maintain stray cattle in their facility.
West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs: Incentive for Basic and Essential Common Infrastructure Facilities
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Incentive for Basic and Essential Common Infrastructure Facilities” is a sub scheme under the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”. It was launched on 16th September, 2020, by the Department of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, shall remain in force up to 5 years.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”:**

The objective of the Scheme is to provide state support in the form of fiscal and non fiscal incentives in order to encourage private sector to set up industrial parks on their own land with quality infrastructure so as to catalyze and promote growth of MSME units in the state, boost employment generation, and lead to technology advancement and improved environmental compliance.
> **Objective of the &quot;Incentive for Basic and Essential Common Infrastructure Facilities&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, an Approved Industrial Park will be entitled to one time back-ended incentive for development of Basic and Essential Common Infrastructure Facilities based on land area.

Benefits:

Area 
Subsidy
20 acres to 39 acres
₹2,00,00,000/-
40 acres to 59 acres
₹4,00,00,000/-
60 acres to 79 acres
₹6,00,00,000/-
80 acres to 99 acres
₹8,00,00,000/-
 100 acres and above
₹10,00,00,000/-
Note: 
While calculating this incentive the land area in acre will be taken as least whole number.
Of the capital incentive allocated /approved for a project, up to 20% of the allocation shall be towards specific Plant & Equipment required in the Common Facility Centre. The SLEC may make any relaxation in this regard based on the nature of the component and its utility.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Should be a Private sector entity or Existing/ Operational industrial parks.
  - Should have a minimum of 5 acres of legally owned land (by direct purchase or lease from the State Government).
  - Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) must be registered under Companies Act/ Societies Registration Act/Partnership Act/ LLP.
  - Park area should be expanded up to minimum 5 acres in outlying districts and minimum 2 acres in Kolkata and Howrah.
  - The individual units have complied with all the necessary clearances for land conversion, fire licence, environmental issues, building plan etc.
West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs: Reimbursement of Stamp Duty
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Reimbursement of Stamp Duty” is a sub scheme under the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”. It was launched on 16th September, 2020, by the Department of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, shall remain in force up to 5 years.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”:**

The objective of the Scheme is to provide state support in the form of fiscal and non fiscal incentives in order to encourage private sector to set up industrial parks on their own land with quality infrastructure so as to catalyze and promote growth of MSME units in the state, boost employment generation, and lead to technology advancement and improved environmental compliance.
> **Objective of the &quot;Reimbursement of Stamp Duty&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, an Approved Industrial Park shall be entitled to reimbursement of stamp duty paid by the SPV for registration of land documents within the State relating to purchase of land for development of the AIP.
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Benefits:
Approved Industrial Park shall be entitled to reimbursement of stamp duty paid by the SPV for registration of land documents within the State relating to purchase of land for development up of the AIP.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Should be a Private sector entity or Existing/ Operational industrial parks.
  - Should have a minimum of 5 acres of legally owned land (by direct purchase or lease from the State Government).
  - Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) must be registered under Companies Act/ Societies Registration Act/Partnership Act/ LLP.
  - Park area should be expanded up to minimum 5 acres in outlying districts and minimum 2 acres in Kolkata and Howrah.
  - The individual units have complied with all the necessary clearances for land conversion, fire licence, environmental issues, building plan etc.
Scheme to Assist for Infrastructural Facilities for Gaushalas & Panjrapole
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Scheme to Assist for Infrastructural Facilities for Gaushalas &amp; Panjrapole” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide financial aid to registered gaushalas and panjrapoles for building essential infrastructure like cattle sheds, water facilities, and storage areas, ensuring better care for non-productive livestock.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of up to 75% of the total cost or ₹4,00,000/-, whichever is lower, for each of the following:
Cattle Shed.
Compound Wall.
Grass Godown.
Water Bore (Electric Motor / Submersible Pump).
Overhead or Underground Water Tank.
Note:
 The benefit of this scheme will be available to an organization for a period of five years for different purpose-components.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any panjarapol and gaushala of the state registered under Public Charity Act.
   1. At least 3 (three) acres of land on which the organization has to construct the development work, must be in the name of the organization or on lease of 99 years. There is no limit on the maximum land.
   1. A gaushala must have more than 50 cows of local origin While Panjarapol must have more than 100 livestock.
Scheme for Management and Purchase of Bulls Provided for Breeding of State Gir/ Kankarej Breed
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Scheme for Management and Purchase of Bulls Provided for Breeding of State Gir/ Kankarej Breed” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to support pure breeding of Gir and Kankrej cows by providing financial assistance for purchasing and maintaining high-quality bulls. The goal is to enhance calf quality and gradually increase milk production in rural areas by promoting native breed development.

Benefits:
In Case the bull is provided by the Board:
 ₹1,18,000/- in the first year.
In Case the bull is purchased by the organization:
 ₹1,43,000/- in the first year.
Maintenance support: 
₹64,800/- for the second and third year.
Note: 
Assistance provided for three years per eligible organization.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. A Gram Panchayat or a Gaushala registered must be registered under the Charity Act.
1. The Gram Panchayat or a Gaushala must have a minimum of 100 breedable cows.

**Note:** If there is not sufficient number of breeding cows in a single village, then the breeding cows of the neighboring villages should be covered and a guarantee should be given.
Scheme to Give Incentive-Prize to Gaushala/ Panjrapole
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The  &quot;Scheme to Give Incentive-Prize to Gaushala/ Panjrapole&quot; launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to foster healthy competition among Gaushalas and Panjrapoles in the state. By encouraging better animal management practices, the scheme provides incentive prizes to organizations that rank first, second, and third in terms of their operation and management. The prizes are awarded once every three years.

Benefits:
First Rank: ₹1,50,000/- for the top-ranked Gaushala/Panjrapole.
Second Rank: ₹1,00,000/- for the second-ranked Gaushala/Panjrapole.
Third Rank: ₹50,000/- for the third-ranked Gaushala/Panjrapole.
Frequency: The incentive prizes are awarded once every 3 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Gaushalas and panjarapol must be registered under the Charity Act.
Konkani Drama Competition 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Konkani Drama Competition" is a state-level cultural initiative by the Kala Academy, under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. It is organized annually to encourage and promote theatre activities among Goan institutions. Participation is invited through press notes published in local newspapers. Goan institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with renewed registration, are eligible to participate. Under this scheme, participating institutions are reimbursed for to and fro transport charges for two vehicles for carrying artistes and stage materials as per government rates and Kala Academy norms.

Benefits:
An auditorium with permissible infrastructure is provided free of charge.
80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to participating institutions.
Prizes are awarded by a panel of judges.
Main Competition Prizes
1st Prize: ₹1,00,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹75,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹50,000/-
Two Consolation Prizes (subject to 10+ performances): ₹25,000/- each
Direction Category
1st Prize: ₹10,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/-
Individual Acting (Male)
1st Prize: ₹7,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/-
Individual Acting (Female)
1st Prize: ₹7,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/-
Technical Awards
Stage Design/Setting: ₹5,000/-; Lighting: ₹5,000/-; Costumes: ₹5,000/-; Background Music: ₹5,000/-; Make-up: ₹5,000/-
Script Writing Awards
1st Prize: ₹10,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-; Translated/Adapted Script: ₹10,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The institution’s registration must be active and valid at the time of application.
1. The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Finance Assistant to PACS for Computerization and Integration of PACS through Core Banking System with District Cooperative Banks
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Finance Assistant to PACS for Computerization and Integration of PACS through Core Banking System with District Cooperative Banks&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat,  aims to bring transparency, accuracy, and consistency in PACS accounts using a common accounting and management information system. By enabling PACS to be digitally connected with District and State Cooperative Banks through CBS, this scheme also boosts rural financial inclusion and ensures seamless banking facilities in remote areas.

Benefits:

Standard of Assistance
Remarks
Minimum Time Limit (in Year) for Reclaiming Benefits)
the cost is estimated at ₹ 3,91,369/- per PACS, out of which the Central Government's contribution is 60% at ₹1,85,441/- and State Government's contribution as per 40% per PACS ₹1,23,627/- will be incurred.
The agency empaneled by NABARD on behalf of the Government of India for the performance of software training while the procurement of hardware is to be done by the state government.
There is no provision regarding re-benefit.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The benefit of this scheme will be available only to Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies (Including PACS, LAMP, and FSS).
   1. The statutory audit of the Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies (PACS) up to the last financial year should have been completed.
   1. The Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Societies (PACS) benefiting from this scheme should have their own or leased premises.
   1. The Secretary of the Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies (PACS) should be a salaried employee.
   1. Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies (PACS) benefiting from this scheme should have telecom data network facility.
   1. There should be computer literate staff at Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies (PACS) for smooth implementation of the scheme.
   1. PACS should be selected in the District Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee (DLIMC) at the district level.
   1. The PACS selected in the State Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee (SLIMC) of the State level in the District Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee (DLIMC) should have been approved in the SLIMC.
Financial Assistance and Grants to Sports Associations/ Clubs/ Sports Committees of Uttarakhand
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance and Grants to Sports Associations/Clubs/Sports Committees of Uttarakhand” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support or grants to recognized sports associations, clubs, and committees in the state for organizing sports competitions and for purchasing sports equipment for associations and players at the national, state, and district levels.

Benefits:
Recognized associations, clubs, and sports committees will receive financial assistance as follows:
National-level competitions: ₹3.50 lakh
State-level competitions: ₹2.50 lakh
District-level competitions: ₹1.00 lakh
Additionally, there is a provision to provide ₹2.50 lakh to players selected to represent at the international level.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The recognized Sports Associations, Clubs, and Sports Committees in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive financial assistance or grants under this scheme.
Personal Interest Subsidy Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
Launched in the year 2016, the scheme "Personal Interest Subsidy Scheme" by the Uttarakhand State Khadi and Village Industries Board, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to support rural entrepreneurs in setting up industries based on the availability of local raw materials and their working/resource capacity. For this, assistance is provided for financing projects with a cost of up to ₹5.00 lakh through banks.
Under the scheme, the entrepreneur is required to pay 4% interest on the bank-financed project cost, and the remaining interest, up to a maximum of 10%, is borne by the concerned department. The scheme is implemented by the District Village Industries Offices across various districts in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
The project is financed up to a maximum cost of ₹5,00,000 through bank support.
The entrepreneur is required to bear 4% interest on the bank-financed amount.
The Government bears up to 10% of the differential interest amount over and above what the entrepreneur pays.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be an educated unemployed youth who is no longer eligible for government service due to the age limit. Or, the applicant should be trained by an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or a Polytechnic.
1. The applicant should be a woman interested in self-employment.
1. The applicant should have passed Vocational Education (10+2 level) with Village Industries as a subject.
1. The applicant should establish the project in a rural area.
Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote the development of agricultural marketing infrastructure by financially supporting the State Agriculture Marketing Board’s Development Fund. The scheme ensures that the State Government contributes no less than 5% of the total amount deposited in the Development Fund by the Market Committees, thereby enabling cooperative institutions to upgrade and modernize market operations across Gujarat.

Benefits:
Monetary Benefits:
 The scheme ensures a mandatory financial contribution from the State Government, amounting to not less than 5% of the total deposits made by the Market Committees into the Development Fund.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Co-operative institutions are eligible under this scheme.
   1. The scheme is applicable across the entire state.
Establishment of Broiler Farms
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Establishment of Broiler Farms” was introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote commercial broiler rearing by providing financial assistance in the form of subsidies for poultry rearing and infrastructure development, thereby enhancing income generation and employment opportunities, especially for women and self-help groups (SHGs).

Benefits:
Under this scheme:
A subsidy of ₹15/- per bird is provided for 6 batches, amounting to a total subsidy of ₹45,000/- per beneficiary.
An additional grant of ₹15,000/- per beneficiary is provided for fence construction, making the total subsidy ₹60,000/- per beneficiary.
With a minimum of 500 broiler birds, the total unit cost is approximately ₹3.05 lakh.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant may belong to any caste.
1. Preference will be given to women and self-help groups (SHGs).
1. The applicant must own land or have land on lease.
1. The applicant must have a KYC-certified bank account.
Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports at the grassroots and state levels by providing structured training, organizing competitions, and developing sporting talent.

Benefits:
The department conducts local training camps in all districts for various sports, including football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, cricket, wrestling, kho-kho, karate, kabaddi, wushu, taekwondo, basketball, handball, ju-jitsu, table tennis, lawn tennis, baseball, and sepaktakraw, with training provided at minimal fees.
The department operates Sports Colleges and Sports Hostels for sports such as football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, judo, and cricket, with admission provided at minimal fees.
A prize of ₹ 500/- is awarded for securing first position and ₹ 300/- for securing third position in state-level sports competitions.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a player aged 8 to 16 years.
1. In the case of amateur players, the applicant must be above 16 years of age.
Hand Pump Yojana
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Hand Pump” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production &amp; Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide reliable and accessible drinking water facilities to farmers and villagers through the installation of hand pumps.

Benefits:
The scheme provides drinking water facilities through the installation of hand pumps in areas facing water scarcity.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a farmer, villager, village head, or public representative from Uttarakhand.
Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Utility & Sanitation, Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
The scheme "Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA)" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Govt. of India. The "Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)" component of the scheme aims to connect the Department with all Grant-in-aid institutions, Training and Coaching centres funded by the Central Government through a network of Closed-Circuit Television cameras or other electronic devices. The component provides for the setting up of a central monitoring system either in the Ministry or at a convenient location for the continuous supervision of all Grant-in-aid institutions. The applicant (Grant-in-aid institution) must install Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices to cover the services provided in their campus and share login credentials with their respective State Coordinators.

Benefits:
Total Financial Outlay:
 The total financial outlay for setting up the Central Smart Surveillance Unit infrastructure over five years is ₹15,00,00,000/- (Rupees fifteen crore).
Specific Annual Financial Requirements (Central Setup Costs):
2021-22: ₹2,50,00,000/- for 1,000 institutions.
2022-23: ₹2,80,00,000/- for 1,100 institutions.
2023-24: ₹3,00,00,000/- for 1,200 institutions.
2024-25: ₹3,20,00,000/- for 1,300 institutions.
2025-26: ₹3,50,00,000/- for 1,400 institutions.
Intended Use:
 The funds are intended for setting up the Central Monitoring System, developing a dashboard, and covering maintenance costs.
Disbursement Conditions/Flow:
Funds for installation of Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices in Grant-in-aid institutions will be incurred under their respective scheme.
Funds for the Central Monitoring System, dashboard, and maintenance will be contracted with an external agency selected through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) via a transparent mechanism.
Conditions
The Grant-in-aid organization must get the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of the Closed-Circuit Television system or electronic devices, using their own resources, after the warranty period expires.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.  The applicant must be one of the following:

- A Grant-in-Aid Institution
- A Training Centre
- A Coaching Centre

2.  The applicant must be funded by the Central Government.
3.  The applicant must install Closed-Circuit Television cameras or electronic devices for covering the services provided in the campus of the institution.
4.  The applicant must share the login credentials of their Closed-Circuit Television cameras with their respective State Coordinators for monitoring purposes.
***Post-Selection Conditions***
The applicant must secure the Annual Maintenance Contract of the Closed-Circuit Television system or electronic devices using their own resources after the warranty period expires.
Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the establishment and operation of community radio stations across the state, particularly in disaster-prone and remote areas.

Benefits:
Under this scheme:
The maximum grant for setting up new community radio stations will be ₹20 lakh or the actual cost incurred in establishing the radio station, whichever is lower.
New community radio stations will be provided an operational grant of ₹4 lakh per year for three years.


Eligibility Criteria:
Priority will be given to setting up of community radio centres in areas or locations of the district that are not covered by existing community radio stations, as well as in disaster-prone and remote areas.

   1. The applicant organization must have at least three years of experience in Uttarakhand.
   1. The benefits of this scheme are available only for setting up new community radio centres.
   1. The concerned organization must also possess a valid license from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, for operating a community radio centre.
Food Processing and Value Addition Management
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Food Processing and Value Addition Management” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the establishment of food processing units in Uttarakhand, enhance value addition in agricultural and horticultural products, support entrepreneurs with financial assistance, and strengthen the state’s food processing ecosystem.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, for setting up new food processing units, 50% of the project cost, up to a maximum of ₹400.00 lakh (₹4 crore), is provided as government assistance/subsidy.
The department is in the process of uploading previously approved proposals on its website, similar to the MSME model, to make it easier for interested companies, firms, or promoters to prepare their proposals.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Companies, firms, and promoters interested in setting up food processing units in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive assistance under this scheme.
Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Tribe Beneficiaries” was launched by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide Scheduled Tribe farmers with free and adequate irrigation by constructing small irrigation projects such as water tanks and pipelines in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas, thereby helping them improve their farming. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with free irrigation facilities. The following projects are constructed for collective irrigation in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas:
Hauz (Water Storage Tank)
Construction of Pipelines / Water Channels (Gool)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. The beneficiary must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the scheme.
   1. The name of the proposed village must be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages issued by the Department of Social Welfare.
   1. Sufficient irrigated area must be available for the project.
   1. The cost of the project must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, and the benefit-cost ratio must be greater than 1.0.
Water Connection for ₹100 to BPL/Poor Families Residing in Urban Areas of Uttarakhand
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Water Connection at ₹100 for BPL / Poor Families Residing in Urban Areas of Uttarakhand” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan under the Drinking Water Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide affordable and accessible drinking water connections to BPL and economically weaker families residing in urban areas of Uttarakhand, ensuring equitable access to safe water for eligible households.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a water connection is provided for a nominal fee of ₹100/- to eligible beneficiaries.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of an urban area in Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant’s family must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) or economically weaker category.
   1. The applicant must own a plot of land measuring up to 100 square meters and have constructed, be constructing, or plan to construct a building on the same plot; such applicants will be eligible for a water connection at ₹100/-.
Scheme for Campaign, Seminar and Sports under Disability Sector
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The &quot;Scheme for Campaign, Seminar and Sports under Disability Sector&quot; is a social welfare scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. This scheme promotes sports, cultural activities, and various events to highlight the rights and needs of PwDs, encouraging volunteer action and ensuring effective implementation of legal provisions and welfare schemes through extending financial support to the reputed organizations or an individual person with disabilities working for welfare of Persons with Disabilities.
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Benefits:
State-Level Events:
 Financial assistance limited to ₹1,00,000/- per event.
District-Level Events:
 Financial assistance limited to ₹50,000/- per event.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Institutions or an individual person with disabilities working for the welfare of Persons with Disabilities shall be eligible for financial support.
  - The events should be State and District level programs.
Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Interest Subsidy (Manufacturing Sector)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;s dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive.
The component &quot;Assistance for Interest Subsidy (Manufacturing Sector)&quot; aims to support manufacturing enterprises by providing an interest subsidy on term loans. The subsidy percentage and duration vary based on the category of the taluka. Additional benefits are available for differently-abled entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, registered startups, and young entrepreneurs below 35 years.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Category of Taluka 
Quantum of Incentive 
 Category I
7% on Term Loan with a maximum amount of ₹35,00,000/- per annum for a period of 7 years
Category II
6% on Term Loan with a maximum amount of ₹30,00,000/- per annum for a period of 6 years 
Category III & Municipal Corporation Areas
5% on Term Loan with a maximum amount of ₹25,00,000/- per annum for a period of 5 years


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
   1. The enterprise must be in the manufacturing sector.
   1. The term loan must be sanctioned by a recognized Bank/Financial Institution (excluding NBFCs).
   1. The enterprise must apply within one year of loan disbursement or before the commercial production starts.
   1. The enterprise must remain operational for at least 7 years post-subsidy approval.
   1. The enterprise must comply with pollution control measures.
   1. Only one type of investment (Forward Integration, Backward Integration, Diversification, or Expansion) will be eligible for subsidy.
Jhota Buggi/Camel/Mule Cart Scheme (HSFDC)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme &quot;Jhota Buggi/Camel/Mule Cart&quot; is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with the bank tie-up schemes. The HSFDC is a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 on 02.01.1971. It is a wholly Government-owned Corporation with a 51% share of the State Government and a 49% share of the Government of India.
        Under this scheme, the Corporation provides loans to individuals from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, whose annual family income does not exceed ₹1,80,000/-, in both rural and urban areas for purchasing animal-driven carts such as Jhota Buggis, camel carts, and mule carts. The scheme provides a subsidy of 50% of the total cost, with a maximum subsidy amount of ₹10,000/-.

Benefits:
Project Cost Ceiling:
Up to ₹1,50,000 /-.
Subsidy:
Subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-)  
Bank Loan:
Besides subsidy, the composite loan i.e. subsidy, and the balance amount of the bank loan is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC:
Upto Amount (₹)
Interest % P.A.
Penal Interest % P.A.
₹1,50,000 /-
           4
            4

Interest Starts on
Penalty Start After	
Principal Recovery Starts After
Installment Starts After
Installment Period
Same Day
     180 Days
     360 Days
      180 Days
            180 Days

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,80,000/- in both rural and urban areas.
   1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed the BPL limit.
   1. The applicant&#39;s name should be included in the BPL Survey List.

**Note:** The eligibility of the applicant is verified by the field staff before sponsoring the same to the bank for sanction.
Raw Material Assistance Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
The scheme “Raw Material Assistance Scheme” was started by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to assist the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in procuring the raw material(s). The Scheme aims to help MSMEs by way of financing the purchase of Raw Materials (Both indigenous &amp; imported). This allows MSMEs to focus better on manufacturing quality products.

Benefits:
1. Facilitating procurement of Raw Materials with credit support for up to 180 days.
2. MSMEs helped to avail Economics of Purchases like bulk purchases, cash discounts, etc.
3. Assistance against the security of Bank Guarantee-Rate of interest in respect of assistance availed on or after 01.02.2023:
Particulars
Effective Rate of Interest(% per Annum)
Effective Rate of Interest(% per Annum)
Normal Interest (Compounded on monthly rest) Upto 180 Days
Micro
Small & Medium
(i) Units having valid SME 1 rating
*
8.75
9.25
(ii) Units having valid SME 2 rating
*
9.25
9.75
(iii) Other units
9.75
10.25
*Note: 
The concessional rate of interest for the good-rated MSMEs, as mentioned at Sl. No. (i) and (ii) in the table above shall be applicable only to those cases, where the units make timely repayments of the Corporation’s dues. The units which have not re-paid its dues within the stipulated 180 days, shall not be eligible for the concessional rate of interest. Such units shall be charged the rate of interest mentioned at Sl. No. (iii) above.
4. Additional rate of interest on delayed payment (beyond 180 days), over and above the normal rate of interest, would be as under:
In case any outstanding is more than 180 days
1.25% per quarter
Processing Fee:
Processing Fee
Micro
Small & Medium
On new sanctions
1.0% per annum
1.0% per annum
On Renewal
0.5% per annum
1.0% per annum
Note: Security in the form of Bank Guarantee from Approved Banks.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any Manufacturing/Service MSME having a Udyam Registration Certificate can apply for assistance under the Scheme. 

**Note:** No trading activity is allowed under the scheme.
Piggery Farming Scheme (HSFDC)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The &quot;Piggery Farming Scheme&quot; scheme is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with the bank tie-up schemes. The HSFDC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 on 02.01.1971. It is a wholly Government-owned Corporation with a 51% share of the State Government and a 49% share of the Government of India.
     Under this scheme, the Corporation provides loans/benefits to individuals from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, whose annual family income does not exceed ₹1,80,000/-, in both rural and urban areas for self-employment income-generating activities such as piggery farming. The scheme provides a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum subsidy amount of ₹10,000/-.

Benefits:
Project Cost Ceiling:
Up to ₹1,50,000 /-.
Subsidy:
Subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-)  
Bank Loan:
Besides subsidy, the composite loan i.e. subsidy, and the balance amount of the bank loan is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,80,000/- in both rural and urban areas.
   1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed the BPL limit.
   1. The applicant&#39;s name should be included in the BPL Survey List.

**Note:** The eligibility of the applicant is verified by the field staff before sponsoring the same to the bank for sanction.
Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
The scheme envisages value addition and processing at farmers level so as to enhance their income by selling more marketable and processed produce in the market. For creation of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure including scientific Storage capacity, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India is implementing capital subsidy sub-scheme “Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI)” of Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) across the country and is continued till 31.03.2026 Projects for creation of storage infrastructure (50-5000 MT for Private &Cooperatives and 50-10,000 MT for State agencies) and other marketing infrastructure projects (other than storage) are eligible for assistance under the scheme. AMI is an open ended, demand driven, credit linked, back ended subsidy scheme. Beneficiaries viz, Individuals, Agri-preneurs, farmers, FPOs, Cooperatives, and state agencies etc. are eligible for assistance. Under the scheme, the subsidy @ 25% for plain areas and 33.33% for NER, hilly area, Women/SC/ST promoters & FPOs etc is available for development of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Projects including storage infrastructure, Infrastructure for development/Upgradation of Rural Haats as Grameen Agricultural Market (GrAMs), Common Facilitation Centre for FPOs, Marketing infrastructures in market yards, Infrastructure for direct marketing, Mobile infrastructure for post-harvest operations including reefer vans, Stand-alone cold storages up to 1000 MTs, Integrated Value Chain (IVC) Projects up to primary processing stage etc. Assistance under the sub-scheme is inter-alia available to Individuals, Farmers, Group of farmers/growers, Registered Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs) / FPCs, firms, companies, corporations, NGOs, SHGs, Cooperatives, Cooperative Marketing Federations, Autonomous Bodies of the Government, Local Bodies, Panchayats, State Agencies etc.

Benefits:
The scheme envisages the following benefits:
1)	Ensure remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce
2)	Alternative &competitive marketing channels
3)	Promotion of small size processing units
4)	Reduce post-harvest & handling losses
5)	Promote pledge financing and market access
6)	Farmer-consumer market linkages and also to assist in integration GrAMs with e-NAM portal

Eligibility Criteria:
Anyone can apply for the scheme.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Support for Development of Standards and Accreditation/Certification of Ayush Products and Materials in Collaboration With BIS, QCI and Other Relevant Scientific Institutions and Industrial R&D Centres
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Ayush

Details:
The scheme-component &quot;Support for Development of Standards and Accreditation/Certification of Ayush Products and Materials in Collaboration With BIS, QCI and Other Relevant Scientific Institutions and Industrial R&amp;D Centres&quot; under the &quot;Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana&quot; implemented by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, focuses on strengthening the standardization ecosystem for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homoeopathy, and other Ayush products and raw materials. Financial assistance is provided to eligible organizations and institutions for research, testing, and development of quality standards, accreditation systems, and certification mechanisms. The scheme also supports capacity building, training of technical staff, and associated activities required for the development of scientifically validated standards. Each supported organization is expected to develop standards for a specified number of Ayush materials annually.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Funding up to ₹20,00,000/- per year per organization/institution for the development of standards and related activities.
Reimbursable Expenditure:
Salary of contractual manpower engaged in the project.
Collection and testing of samples.
Training of technical staff at PCIM&H, HPL, NABL, etc., as per approved norms.
Office expenses exclusively for the project.
Any other justified expenditure required to achieve project objectives.
Expected Deliverables:
Development of standards for at least 20 Ayush materials per year along with associated technical activities.


Eligibility Criteria:
> **Eligible Organisation:**


  - Organizations or institutes engaged in the development of standards for Ayush materials.
  - Medical, scientific, and standards development institutions, universities, or institutional departments in the government or the private sector.

> **Eligibility Criteria:**


  - Institutions must have adequate infrastructure and technical expertise to undertake standard development activities.
Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Home Affairs

Details:
The “Sardar Patel National Unity Award” scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The objective of the Award is to recognize the notable and inspiring contributions made by the citizens/ institutions/ organizations of India to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united India.Z

Benefits:
Tangible Benefits
Conferment of the Sardar Patel National Unity Award.
A Sanad (Certificate) issued under the hand and seal of the President of India.
A specially designed medallion made of fine silver plated with gold.
National recognition and prestige.
Publication of the awardee details in an official commemorative brochure.
Number of Awardees
Not more than 3 awards are conferred in a year.
Decoration Details
The decoration is shaped like a lotus leaf measuring approximately 6 cm in length and 6.2 cm in breadth.
The medallion is made of fine silver and gold plating.
The obverse side features the portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The reverse side displays the State Emblem of India and the national motto in Hindi.
Mode of Disbursement
Physical medals and certificates are presented during the annually official ceremony.  
Award announced on 31st October (National Unity Day) and presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Lifetime honour unless withdrawn by the President of India.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India; institutions or organizations based in India are also eligible.
1. The applicant should have made outstanding efforts to promote national unity and integrity.
1. The applicant should demonstrate inspiring contributions reinforcing the value of a united India.
1. The applicant should have achievements that serve as an example for others.
1. The applicant should have notable achievements in strengthening unity and harmony.
1. The applicant should have contributions that inspire others to promote national integration.
1. The applicant should not provide unverified or false claims regarding achievements.
Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme For Coir Workers
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Details:
A group insurance scheme by MoMSME for coir workers. The scheme provides insurance cover against accidental death and permanent disability of the insured member. The coir processing activities such as extraction of fibre, spinning of coir yarn and manufacture of coir rope, finished products involve drudgery, strain and hardships. The workers engaged in processing of coir with the aid of machineries and equipments are prone to minor or major accidents at work site and elsewhere. The Scheme will provide succor to the legal heir of coir worker who meet with accidental death and compensation to coir workers who sustain permanent total disability or permanent partial disability.

Benefits:
For death due to accident – 
Rs.50,000.
For permanent total disability (loss of two eyes or two limbs, loss of one eye and one limb) – 
Rs.50,000.
For permanent partial disability (loss of one eye or one limb) – 
Rs.25,000.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be EITHER a disabled coir worker OR nominee of the disabled/deceased coir worker.
1. If the applicant is a disabled coir worker, he/she should be at least 14 years in age.
1. If the applicant is a disabled coir worker, the percentage of disability should be at least 40%.