pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Dilli Swarojgar Yojna
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Delhi

Details:
The scheme "Dilli Swarojgar Yojna" by the Delhi Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Minorities Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC), Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, aims to provide need-based loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at an interest rate of 6% per annum for various income-generating activities. The scheme targets individuals from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Minority communities, enabling them to start or expand small businesses. Eligible applicants must be residents of Delhi for the last five years, aged between 18 to 50 years, and have an annual family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000/-. The loans are disbursed for activities such as vegetable/fruit/flower shops, dairy products, tailoring shops, and other permissible non-polluting manufacturing activities.

Benefits:
Need-based loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at an interest rate of 6% per annum to support an 
income-generating activity
 mentioned in the scheme guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from one of the following target groups - Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority.
- The applicant must be a resident of Delhi for the last five years.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 to 50 years.
- The annual family income of the applicant, from all sources, should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
- The applicant should be willing to pursue one of the [income-generating activities](https://dsfdc.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/dsy_scheme_details.pdf) given in the scheme guidelines - - The applicant must have a proper workplace for starting the proposed activity, either owned by the applicant or their relative or rented.
- The applicant should not have been declared a defaulter under any of the schemes being implemented by the DSFDC.
- The applicant should have passed a minimum 8th standard.
- The applicant should have technical qualifications for the proposed activity. However, this will not apply to traditional artisans or entrepreneurs already engaged in the activity for which the loan is applied, for the past three years at least.
Big Loan Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Delhi

Details:
"Big Loan Scheme" by the Delhi Scheduled Castes/Other Backward Classes/Minorities & Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation Limited (DSFDC), Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi, aims to provide term loans up to ₹5,00,000/- for setting up income-generating activities under permissible non-polluting trades in Delhi. The scheme targets marginalized groups, including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, Safai Karamcharis, and Persons with Disabilities. The scheme is implemented by DSFDC in collaboration with National Apex Corporations.

Benefits:
Term loan of up to ₹5,00,000/- as a part of the total project cost / loan demanded by the aspirant applicants/beneficiaries on case to case basis. 
*Repay the loan in 60 monthly installments over five years with a six-month moratorium period.
*For Persons with Disabilities, the maximum repayment period is ten years with a three-month moratorium period.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Delhi.
- The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 50 years.
- The applicant should be from one of the following target groups - Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, Safai Karamcharis, and Persons with Disabilities.
- The annual family income of the applicant under Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and Minority categories should not exceed ₹1,20,000/- per annum.
- For the creamy layer of the Minority category, the maximum income ceiling is ₹6,00,000/- per annum.
- There is no income limit under Persons with Disabilities and Safai Karamchari categories.
- The applicant should not have been declared a defaulter under any scheme of DSFDC, Nationalized Bank, Financial Institution, or Co-operative Bank.
- The applicant should possess knowledge and experience as per the requirement of the scheme.
- The applicant must have valid permissions like SSI Certificate, Pollution Control Certificate, or any other required permissions for setting up the Business/Industry (Manufacturing Unit) if required on a case-to-case basis.
- The loan is provided for setting up of Income Generating Activities under the permissible non-polluting trades approved in Delhi. However for manufacturing units, the work place should be in approved industrial area.
State Merit Scholarship to Under Graduate Girls Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme "Merit Scholarship to Undergraduate Girl Students" by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana aims to promote higher education among meritorious girl students by providing a scholarship amount of ₹3,000 per annum to 10 eligible girl students per government college who have excelled in their 10+2 examination. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Higher Education, Haryana, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder academically bright students from continuing their undergraduate education. The scholarship is awarded based on merit, subject to renewal criteria, and is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.

Benefits:
Scholarship Amount
₹3,000/- per student per annum.
Awarded to 10 girl students per government college.
Conditions for Scholarship Renewal
The scholarship is tenable for three years during undergraduate studies.
To continue receiving the scholarship, the applicant must secure at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination each year.
If an applicant cannot appear for the annual exam due to illness, renewal may be granted upon submission of a valid medical certificate approved by the Head of the Institution.
Mode Disbursement
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Validity
Only for students pursuing general academic courses in Government Colleges.
Scholarship renewal depends on satisfactory progress and conduct.
The scholarship may be revoked or changed at any time at the discretion of the government.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should have passed 10+2 with at least 60% marks.
1. The applicant should be pursuing an undergraduate general degree course in a Government College in Haryana.
1. The applicant should not hold any other scholarship or stipend.
1. The applicant may accept a grant for books, equipment, boarding, or lodging from the State Government or other sources.
1. There is no income limit for availing of this scholarship.

**Preference/Priority**
If multiple students secure the same marks, priority will be given based on:

- Marks are calculated up to three decimal places.
- If still tied, the younger applicant will get priority.
Maternity Benefits Scheme (BBOCWWB)
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
"Maternity Benefits Scheme" by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar, provides an amount equivalent to 90 days of the minimum wages set by the State Government for unskilled workers at the time of childbirth. This benefit is applicable for the first two deliveries. The applicant should be a female construction worker who has completed one year of membership with the Board.

Benefits:
Financial assistance equivalent to 90 days of the minimum wages set by the State Government for unskilled workers.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be female.
- The applicant should be registered with the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BBOCWWB).
- The applicant should have completed at least one year of membership with the Board.
- The membership must be active at the time of application.
- The benefits will be provided for the first two childbirths.
Transgender Utthan Kosh - Pre Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Transgender Utthan Kosh - Pre Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender&quot; scheme was introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to support transgender students by providing scholarships to encourage their education and social upliftment. Under this scheme, transgender students receive a monthly scholarship to cover educational expenses from primary to pre-matric levels.

Benefits:
Pre-Matric Scholarship:
₹225/- per month per student for 10 months.
NOTE: 
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the transgender community.
1. The applicant should be studying at the primary to pre-matric level.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school within Rajasthan.
1. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
Transgender Utthan Kosh - Post Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Transgender Utthan Kosh - Post Matric Scholarship for Studying Transgender&quot; scheme was introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to support transgender students pursuing post-matric education. Under this scheme, transgender students receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/- to cover educational expenses for their post-matric studies.

Benefits:
Post-Matric Scholarship:
Scholarship @ ₹1,000/- per month per student for 10 months.
NOTE: 
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the transgender community.
1. The applicant should be studying at the post-matric level.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a recognized school/college in Rajasthan.
1. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
Self-Employment Scheme: Vahan Loan Sahay Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
&quot;Vahan Loan Sahay Yojana&quot; is a component under the &quot;Self-Employment Scheme&quot; introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat. Under this scheme, self-employed individuals can avail of financial assistance as on-road unit cost for purchasing vehicles such as rickshaws, loading rickshaws, Maruti cars, jeep taxis, etc. The scheme is being implemented by the Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: 
On-road unit cost for vehicles like rickshaws, loading rickshaws, Maruti, jeep-taxi, etc.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant must belong to the unreserved category.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 years and 50 years.
   1. The applicant must have a valid driving license.
   1. The vehicle purchased under the scheme must be mortgaged (hypothecated) to the corporation.
   1. The applicant must be willing to repay the loan in equal monthly installments over 5 years.
   1. The annual income limit of the family should be ₹6,00,000/- or less.

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> **Note**: 


   1. The interest rate on the loan will be 5 percent simple interest per annum and 4 percent for women.
   1. The simple interest will be calculated based on the amount of the loan given per year.
   1. Only 1 person from a family can avail of the scheme benefits.
   1. A maximum of 5 beneficiaries per village will be selected.

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Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme&quot; was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, during the financial year 2021–22. It aims to provide financial assistance for accommodation to students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS categories who are regularly studying in undergraduate or postgraduate courses at government colleges located at the district level in Rajasthan. Under this scheme, eligible students residing in rented accommodations receive ₹2,000 per month for a maximum of 10 months per academic year.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 
₹2,000/- per month for a maximum of 10 months per academic year.
Note:
 Students will be paid on monthly/monthly basis.
Duration of Benefit:
 
Maximum 5 years per student.
Total Number of Beneficiaries: 
5,000 students annually.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), Most Backward Class (MBC) or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.
1. The applicant should be studying in a government college at the district level for the academic course.
1. The student should be regularly enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a government college.
1. The student should be pursuing an academic course in a government college located at the district level.
1. The student should not be a resident of the Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, or Municipality of the district where they are studying.
1. The student whose parent/guardian owns a house in the city or town where they are studying is not eligible for benefits under this scheme.
1. The student who is residing in government-run hostel will not be eligible for benefits under the scheme.
1. The benefit of the scheme will be available to the student for a maximum of five years.
1. The annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed:


- SC/ST/MBC: ₹2,50,000/-
- OBC: ₹1,50,000/-
- EWS: ₹1,00,000/-
Coaching Help Scheme
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Coaching Help Scheme&quot; introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, offers an annual incentive to eligible students for tuition classes outside their school/college. The aim is to help academically bright students continue their studies without financial constraints.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
 ₹15,000/- per year for coaching expenses outside the school/college.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must belong to a non-reserved category.
   1. The applicant must have scored 70% or more in Standard 10th.
   1. The applicant must be currently studying in the science stream in Standard 11th or Standard 12th.
   1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹4,50,000/-.

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**Note:** The applicant can avail of the assistance only once per academic year.
Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Artificial Limbs/Appliances
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme &quot;Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Artificial Limbs/Appliances&quot; is implemented by the Department of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to specially-abled individuals for self-employment and the purchase of artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
Under this scheme, the beneficiaries receive financial assistance to procure prosthetic aids and equipment such as tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, calipers, hearing aids, blind sticks, smartphones, Jaipur Foot/Shoes/Palm pads, etc.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- for purchasing artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
Covers aids like tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, calipers, hearing aids, blind sticks, smartphones, Jaipur Foot/Shoes/Palm pads, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a disabled person.
1. The applicant should be suffering from 40% disability.
1. The applicant’s family should not be an income tax payer.
Motorized Tricycle Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Motorized Tricycle Yojana&quot; is a scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, motorized tricycles are provided to eligible applicants for purposes such as self-employment and pursuing higher education from Senior Higher Secondary onwards. To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan, a specially-abled person with 50% or more locomotor disability, and possess driving experience along with a valid driving license.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, beneficiaries will receive a motorized tricycle free of cost to support self-employment and higher education from the Senior Secondary level onwards.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be self-employed or a student pursuing senior higher secondary education. 
1. The applicant must have a 50% or more locomotor disability.
1. The annual family (parents/guardians including applicant's income, if any) income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
1. The applicant's age must be 18 years or older.
1. The applicant must have prior experience in operating a vehicle and hold a valid driving license.
Self-Employment Scheme: Transport/ Logistics/ Travels/ Food Court Wyaaj Sahaay
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
&quot;Transport/ Logistics/ Travels/ Food Court Wyaaj Sahaay&quot; is a component under the &quot;Self-Employment Scheme&quot; introduced by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries can avail of a 5% interest subsidy on a bank loan of ₹6.00 lakh for purchasing vehicles and setting up the required infrastructure for businesses like transport, logistics, travelers, food courts, etc.

Benefits:
Interest Subsidy:
 A 5% subsidy on the interest for a bank loan of ₹6,00,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant must belong to the unreserved category.
   1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 years and 50 years.
   1. The applicant must have a valid driving license.
   1. The vehicle purchased under the scheme must be mortgaged (hypothecated) to the corporation.
   1. The applicant must be willing to repay the loan in equal monthly installments over 5 years.
   1. The annual income limit of the family should be ₹6,00,000/- or less.

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> **Note**: 


  - The interest rate on the loan will be 5 percent simple interest per annum.
  - The simple interest will be calculated based on the amount of the loan given per year.
  - Only 1 person from a family can avail of the scheme benefits.
  - A maximum of 5 beneficiaries per village will be selected.
Bunkar Parivar Ke Pratibhavan Chatra-Chatraon Ko Protsahan Puraskar Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Launched in 2007-08, the scheme "Bunkar Parivar Ke Pratibhavan Chatra-Chatraon Ko Protsahan Puraskar Yojana" by the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Federation Limited aims to encourage and motivate the talented children of weaver families for higher education. The scheme provides monetary incentives to children of weavers who perform well in their 10th and 12th board examinations. It is designed for students whose parents are members of primary weaver cooperative societies affiliated with the Chhattisgarh State Handloom Development and Marketing Cooperative Federation Limited, Raipur.

Benefits:
The scheme provides monetary incentives to children of weavers based on their performance in 10th and 12th board examinations.
For 10th Pass Students
60% and above marks: ₹4,100/-
70% and above marks: ₹8,100/-
80% and above marks: ₹12,100/-
90% and above marks: ₹16,100/-
For 12th Pass Students
60% and above marks: ₹6,100/-
70% and above marks: ₹10,100/-
80% and above marks: ₹14,100/-
90% and above marks: ₹20,100/-

Eligibility Criteria:
- The student's parent must be a regular member of a primary weaver cooperative society affiliated with the "Chhattisgarh Rajya Hathkargha Vikas Evam Vipanan Sahkari Sangh Maryadit, Raipur".
- The student must be a resident of Chhattisgarh state.
- The student's parent must be a regular member of the weaver cooperative society.
- The student must have passed 10th or 12th board examination with 60% or above marks.
- The parent's income from weaving should be more than 50% of their total income.

_*Weaver family refers to husband, wife, and their children._
Millet Development Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Millet Development Scheme&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to encourage farmers to adopt millet cultivation. The scheme includes various promotional events, expos, processing units, and financial assistance for demonstration activities. Special preference is given to SC/ST, OBC, and women farmers.

Benefits:
Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits
Millet Demonstration
₹6,000/- per Ha, Maximum up to 1 Ha
One time in a Year

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must have his own bank account.

> Note: 


  - All categories will benefit from the scheme.
  - Priority will be given to SC/ST, OBC, and women farmers.
Special Jobs to PwDs - Helper
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Lakshadweep

Details:
The scheme &quot;Special Job to PwDs - Helper&quot; was introduced by the Department of Social Welfare &amp; Tribal Affairs, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, to provide temporary employment opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a minimum of 40% disability in the UT. Under this scheme, three (3) PwD candidates are employed as Helpers on an 89-day rotational basis in the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands to address issues related to disabled persons and other associated matters.

Benefits:
Persons with Disabilities are employed as Helper in the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands.
A monthly salary of ₹9,900/-.
Note:
 Employment is provided on 89 days rotation basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a local resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
1. The applicant should have a minimum of 40% disability and be physically capable of performing the work of a helper.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 45 years.
1. The applicant should have passed at least the 8th standard.
Subsidy for School Uniforms to the Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Delhi

Details:
The scheme "Subsidy for School Uniforms to the Students" by the Department of Education (DoE), Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi, aims to provide financial assistance to students for purchasing school uniforms, ensuring equitable access to education. Under this scheme, a cash subsidy is provided annually to students from Nursery to Class XII, irrespective of gender or income, to alleviate the financial burden on families. The scheme covers students enrolled in government and aided schools, with varying amounts allocated based on class levels. The subsidy amounts range from ₹1,100/- to ₹1,500/- per annum, depending on the class. Eligibility is universal for students in the specified classes, with no income or gender-based restrictions. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Education, GNCT of Delhi.

Benefits:
Cash Subsidy Amounts
Nursery to Class 5th: ₹1,100/- per annum.
Class 6th to 8th: ₹1,400/- per annum.
Class 9th to 12th: ₹1,500/- per annum.
Disbursement
Mode:
 Direct cash subsidy, disbursed annually to students or their guardians.
Validity:
 Applicable for the academic year in which the subsidy is disbursed.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a student enrolled in a government or aided school in Delhi.
- The applicant should be studying in any class from Nursery to 12th Standard.
Vishesh Yogyajan Chhatravriti Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Vishesh Yogyajan Chhatravriti Yojana&quot; scheme was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan. It aims to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities to support their education. Under this scheme, scholarships and tuition fee reimbursement facility are provided to specially-abled students belonging to families with an annual income not exceeding ₹2.00 lakh, who are regularly studying in government and recognized educational institutions.

Benefits:
Scholarship Grant:
Financial assistance is provided as a scholarship to the students.
Tuition Fee Reimbursement:
The scheme covers the tuition fee expenses for students studying in government-recognized institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a student. 
1. The applicant should have at least 40% disability. 
1. The applicant should be a regular student in a government or recognized educational institution.
1. The applicant’s family annual income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
1. The applicant should have passed the previous academic year.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other state government or NGO/trust-provided scholarship or allowance.
Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
The scheme "Jan-Nayak Karpoori Thakur Kalyan Hostel Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Bihar, Patna provides residential facilities to students studying in educational institutions near the Saharsa District Headquarters Hostel. To support hostel residents, students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat per month under the Chief Minister's Hostel Foodgrain Scheme and ₹1000/- per month under the Chief Minister's Hostel Grant Scheme.

Benefits:
9 kg rice and 6 kg wheat per student per month.
₹1000/- monthly grant under the Chief Minister’s Hostel Grant Scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
1. The applicant should be studying in the current session in an educational institution nearest to the hostel.
1. The applicant should belong to the Extremely Backward Class (EBC).
1. The applicant should be studying in Class 10+2 or higher.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Lakshadweep

Details:
​The scheme &quot;Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons&quot; was introduced by the Social Welfare &amp; Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disabilities who have no source of income. The scheme covers persons with disabilities, including those who are deaf, mute, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled, with a disability level of 40% or more. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible individuals receive a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- (₹18,000/- per annum).
Mode of Disbursement: 
The pension is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement:
 The pension is disbursed on a monthly basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
1. The applicant should be a specially-abled person who is deaf, dumb, blind, mentally retarded, or orthopedically disabled.
1. The applicant should have at least 40% disability, certified by a competent authority.
1. The applicant should not have a monthly income exceeding ₹1,500/- (₹18,000 per annum).
1. The applicant should not have any source of income.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Lakshadweep

Details:
The scheme &quot;Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute&quot; was introduced by the Social Welfare &amp; Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to abandoned ladies and destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, and are without any source of income or have only a nominal income. The District Panchayat and Village (Dweep) Panchayats (VDPs) of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep implement the scheme to ensure smooth processing and disbursement. The pension amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Eligible beneficiaries receive a pension of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 per annum).
Mode of Disbursement:
The pension is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement
The amount is provided monthly.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
   1. The applicant should be a divorced, abandoned, or destitute woman.
   1. The applicant should not have remarried after separation or abandonment.
   1. The applicant should either have no source of income or a nominal income not exceeding ₹1,500/- per month (₹18,000/- per annum).
   1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary of any other similar pension scheme provided by the government.
Marriage Assistance to Person with Disability / BPL
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Lakshadweep

Details:
The scheme &quot;Marriage Assistance to Persons with Disability/BPL&quot; was introduced by the Social Welfare &amp; Tribal Affairs Department, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, for the benefit of persons with disabilities (differently-abled) belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. The scheme aims to support differently-abled brides or bridegrooms from BPL families by providing financial assistance to meet marriage-related expenses and to encourage them to lead a dignified and normal life. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹30,000/- is provided to Scheduled Tribe, differently-abled brides or bridegrooms, and is applicable only for the first marriage.

Benefits:
The scheme provides a financial assistance of ₹30,000/- to differently-abled individuals belonging to the BPL category for their first marriage.
Mode of Disbursement: 
The amount will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
Frequency of Disbursement: 
One-time assistance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a differently-abled person belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
   1. The applicant should furnish a disability certificate indicating at least 40% disability and must possess a valid ration card.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The family income of the applicant should be below ₹18,000/- per annum, certified by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of the respective island.
   1. Both spouses should be natives and permanent residents of Lakshadweep/citizens of India.
   1. The applicant should not have availed benefits under any similar scheme from the State/Central Government or any other agency.
   1. The eligible beneficiary may marry either a differently-abled person or a non-disabled (normal) person.
   1. The minimum age requirement is 21 years for the male and 18 years for the female. It should be the first marriage for both individuals.
   1. The assistance is applicable only for the applicant’s first marriage.

Note: The claim of incentive for marriage allowance will not be claimed as a matter of right.
Urdu Scholarship- Rajasthan
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Urdu Scholarship&quot; scheme was introduced by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to promote the Urdu language by providing financial assistance to students who study Urdu as an optional subject. At the graduation level, the scholarship is exclusively available to girl students who have secured at least 50% marks in their qualifying examination and are studying Urdu as an optional subject. At the postgraduate level, both male and female students are eligible, provided they have passed their graduation or post-graduation examination with at least a second division and have opted for Urdu as a subject. It is mandatory for all applicants to study Urdu as an optional subject to be eligible for this scholarship.

Benefits:
A monthly scholarship of ₹100/- for students studying Urdu at the undergraduate level.
A monthly scholarship of ₹150/- for students studying Urdu at the postgraduate level.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. At graduation level, only female students are eligible.
   1. At post-graduation level, both male and female students are eligible.
   1. The applicant should be studying Urdu as an optional subject at the graduation or post-graduation level.
   1. For graduation level applicants, a minimum of 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination is required.
   1. For post-graduation level applicants, the student should have passed graduation/post-graduation with at least second division.
   1. It is mandatory to study Urdu as a subject to receive the scholarship.
   1. The scholarship is applicable only for those who are regularly enrolled in recognized colleges/universities.
Distance Education Scheme for Girls
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The &quot;Distance Education Scheme for Girls&quot; scheme was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan in 2022. It aims to provide distance education opportunities to girls and women who are unable to attend college or university regularly due to family or other reasons. Under this scheme, the fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses are reimbursed for girls from Rajasthan pursuing distance education.
***Objectives:***

  - To support education of girl child in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate courses under ODL (open and distance learning) by reimbursing fee.
  - To improve Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) as well as the ratio of female and male proportional representation in higher education that is, Gender Parity Index (GPI).

***Target Group:***

  - Girl students of Rajasthan who are admitted in courses under distance education mode in the state funded Universities/ State Government Institutes including IGNOU.
  - State funded Universities of Rajasthan included under section 2(f) &amp; and 12(B) of UGC Act and IGNOU are only allowed in the scheme.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of full course fees for distance Education in:
Undergraduate (UG) courses
Postgraduate (PG) courses
Diploma courses
Certificate and PG Diploma courses
Note:
 No other additional grant will be payable.
Duration of Fee Disbursement:
After selection, the candidate's fee will be reimbursed on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode on annual basis on satisfactory academic performance of the student.
The fee reimbursement would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
   1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should be enrolled in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate or PG Diploma courses under distance education mode.
   1. The applicant should be studying in a state-funded university or government institution in Rajasthan, including IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University).
   1. The applicant who is availing of other fee reimbursement in State Government Schemes during the same tenure is not eligible in this scheme. But these students will get reimbursement of difference amount of &quot;Existing Scholarship&quot; and &quot;Distance Education Scheme for Girls&quot;.
   1. Students holding prize/incentive scholarships are not excluded from applying for this scheme.

**Note:** The student who is eligible for distance education course in Post Matric/Other Scheme of Social Justice Department, Govt. of Rajasthan will get fee reimbursement from the existing process of fee reimbursement under Social Justice Department/ Other Department. The student will not get fee reimbursement from SJE portal under the category &quot;DE-HE&quot;.
Establishment of Goat Unit (10 +1)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1)&quot; scheme by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote the social and economic upliftment of goat breeders by encouraging goat breeding and genetic improvement through pure breeding.  The scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) women, and General category individuals, with priority given to widowed and abandoned women from Scheduled Tribes.

Benefits:

Category
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming Benefits
Scheduled Tribe women beneficiaries
50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/-
once in a lifetime
Scheduled Caste beneficiaries
50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/-
 once in a lifetime
General Category beneficiaries
50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/-
once in a lifetime


Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must belong to one of the following categories:

   1. Scheduled Caste (SC).
   1. Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Women only.
   1. General Category.

**Note:** Priority will be given to Scheduled tribe widows &amp;amp; abandoned women.
Establishment of 12 Milch Animal Farm
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Establishment of 12 Milch Animal Farm&quot; scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote animal husbandry as an independent business, encourage livestock owners to adopt dairy farming and enhance rural employment opportunities.

Benefits:
Interest Subsidy:
General Category:
 7.5% for up to 5 years after availing of a bank loan.
SC/ST/Female Beneficiaries: 
8.5% for up to 5 years.
Gir/Kankrej Breed Units: Up to 12% maximum subsidy.
Shed Construction Assistance:
General Category: 50% of actual expenditure, up to ₹1,50,000/-.
Gir/Kankrej Breed: 75% of actual expenditure, up to ₹2,25,000/-.
Animal Insurance Premium (for 3 years):
General Category: 75% subsidy, up to ₹43,200/-.
Gir/Kankrej Breed: 90% subsidy, up to ₹51,840/-.
Equipment Subsidy:
Electric Chaff Cutter: 75% subsidy, up to ₹18,000/- (General) ; 90% subsidy, up to ₹21,600/- (Gir/Kankrej).
Fogger System: 75% subsidy, up to ₹9,000/- (General) | 90% subsidy, up to ₹10,800/- (Gir/Kankrej).
Milking Machine: 75% subsidy, up to ₹33,750/- (General) | 90% subsidy, up to ₹40,500/- (Gir/Kankrej).
Note:
Interest subsidy will be available on the amount determined above for the unit cost fixed by NABARD or through the bank for the establishment of units for dairy cattle of up to 12 animals, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a livestock Farmer.
  - The applicant must purchase 12 dairy animals (cows/buffaloes).
  - The applicant must establish a new dairy farm.
  - The applicant must have ownership rights or inheritance rights or leasehold rights of the land.
  - The applicant must take a loan from a Reserve Bank-recognized institution/bank.

> **Note:** If the beneficiary does not own land, the dairy farm can be established on leased land for a minimum of 7 (seven) years.
Scholarship for Chhattisgarh Students Studying Outside the State
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Launched in 2013, the scheme "Chhattisgarh Ke Mool Niwasi Chhatra/Chhatraon Ke Liye Chhatravritti" by the Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who are native residents of Chhattisgarh and are pursuing engineering degrees. A significant benefit of this scheme is the provision of a monthly scholarship of ₹2,000/- to eligible students studying in recognized engineering colleges outside Chhattisgarh. Another key aspect is that there is no income limit specified for availing this scholarship. The primary eligibility criteria include being a native student of Chhattisgarh and currently enrolled in a recognized engineering degree program outside the state, having secured a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination. The scheme is implemented by the Director. The applications for this scheme are accepted as per the prevailing guidelines of the department.

Benefits:
Scholarship of ₹2000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a native resident student of Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be currently studying in a recognized engineering college outside Chhattisgarh.
- The applicant must be pursuing an engineering degree course.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
- There is no income limit specified for the applicant. **Other Conditions -** 

- Without special approval from the government, no student will receive more than one scholarship at the same time. However, if the institution where he is studying has given him any fee concession, then he will be entitled to continue receiving it.


- If any scholarship becomes vacant during its duration, then the approving authority can give such scholarships for its unexpired period to the next eligible and deserving candidate from the merit list.
- Only those students will be eligible to receive scholarships who have passed the qualifying examination from any testing body of Chhattisgarh. But children of such permanent government employees of Chhattisgarh can be exempted from this condition who are on deputation to the Government of India or any other state government.
- Such students will not be eligible to receive scholarships who are in full-time employment. In this regard, only one concession can be given that any such student, who is regularly studying in a recognized institution and is receiving any scholarship, can be allowed to do part-time work.
- In special cases not covered under the provisions of these rules, the government will provide special scholarships to eligible students at the rate prescribed for each course of study, based on poverty and merit. The total annual expenditure incurred in this regard will not exceed the budget limit.
To Provide Financial Assistance to the Farmers Practicing Natural Farming Under the Completely Chemical Free Dang District
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The Scheme &quot;To Provide Financial Assistance to the Farmers Practicing Natural Farming Under the Completely Chemical Free Dang District” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, is designed to support farmers who engage in natural farming practices without the use of chemical inputs in the Dang district. It aims to enhance soil fertility, lower production costs, and promote eco-friendly farming.

Benefits:
For the first year:
 ₹10,000 per hectare 
₹5,000/hectare for Kharif
₹5,000/hectare for Rabi and Summer
For already benefiting farmers (second year onwards):
 ₹6,000 per hectare 
₹3,000/hectare for Kharif
₹3,000/hectare for Rabi and Summer

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant farmer must own at least one indigenous cow, with or without an identification tag, at the time of application.
   1. Only one beneficiary is allowed per farmer family (a farmer family includes husband, wife, and minor children listed on the barcoded ration card).
   1. The applicant must be practicing natural farming on a minimum of 20 Guntha (0.5 acres) and a maximum of 2 hectares of agricultural land.
   1. The applicant must be registered under natural farming by:



    - An APEDA/NPOP recognized organization, or
    - Registered by September 2021 through the appropriate authority.
Free Computer Training
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Free Computer Training&quot; is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a one-year free training course (Computer / Accounting / Web Designing / Digital Marketing) to ex-servicemen, serving soldiers, their widows, and dependents who have passed the 12th standard.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided with a one-year free training course in Computer, Accounting, Web Designing, or Digital Marketing.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an ex-serviceman, serving soldier, widow of a serviceman, or their dependent, and must have passed the 12th standard.
Scheme to Provide Assistance in Cow Maintenance Expenses to Farmers Practicing Completely Natural Farming Based on Indigenous Cows
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Scheme to Provide Assistance in Cow Maintenance Expenses to Farmers Practicing Completely Natural Farming Based on Indigenous Cows” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat,  aims to encourage and support farmers who engage in natural farming practices that rely on indigenous cows. By covering part of the maintenance expenses for one native cow, the government promotes eco-friendly agriculture, reduces the cost of cultivation, and ensures better soil health.

Benefits:
₹900/- per month (₹10,800/- annually) assistance for maintaining one indigenous cow.
Note: 
The benefit is available only once.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must be practicing natural farming on at least 1 acre (40 guntha) of land.
   1. The applicant must own a native (indigenous) cow with an identification tag.

> **Note:**


  - Priority will be given to farmers practicing natural agriculture and master trainers who have received training in natural agriculture from certified trainers.
  - Assistance to one beneficiary per account (as per sample number 8-A).