pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojana (ANKY) is an ambitious scheme launched by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh with the aim of promoting self-reliance in the agriculture sector. Under this scheme, farmers are provided with financial assistance and support for various agricultural activities. The scheme focuses on scientific land terracing, doubling cropping, farm mechanization, and apiculture among other activities. Farmers can avail loans of up to Rs. 1.60 lakhs without collateral to invest in these activities. The implementation of the scheme is overseen by a state-level committee headed by the Chief Minister. Various banks participate in providing loans under this scheme, enabling farmers to access financial resources easily.

Benefits:
Financial assistance for agricultural activities: The scheme provides financial support to farmers for activities like scientific land terracing, doubling cropping, farm mechanization, and apiculture.
Loan without collateral: Farmers can avail loans up to Rs. 1.60 lakhs without the need for collateral, facilitating access to financial resources.
Enhanced productivity: By implementing modern farming techniques and practices, farmers can improve their productivity and income.
Empowerment of farmers: The scheme empowers farmers by providing them with financial resources and technical assistance to enhance their agricultural practices.
Promotes self-reliance: ANKY aims to make farmers self-reliant by enabling them to invest in various agricultural activities and reduce dependence on external factors.
Encourages diversified cropping: The scheme promotes the cultivation of different crops, including fruits like apple, kiwi, orange, areca nut, walnut, and persimmon, leading to diversification and increased income for farmers.
Support for women in agriculture: ANKY provides a platform for women farmers and members of self-help groups to access financial resources and contribute to the agricultural sector.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The farmer should possess the necessary land for agricultural activities.
- Women farmers and members of self-help groups are also eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The applicant must have a viable plan or proposal for the proposed agricultural activities.
- Farmers must meet the specific criteria set by participating banks for loan eligibility.
Widow/Abandoned/Single Woman Pension Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
**Widow/Abandoned/Single Woman Pension Scheme** is a scheme under the Social Welfare and Empowerment Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial help to widows, abandoned women, and unmarried women shall be entitled to receive pension for a sum of Rs.1,150/-per month. The scheme aims to improve the quality of life of these women who are unable to support themselves financially.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of Rs.1,150/- per month to eligible widows, deserted women, and unmarried women.
The pension amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary's bank account.
It helps improve the standard of living of eligible women and reduces their financial burden.
Provides a sense of security and support to eligible women.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
   1. Applicant must be a widow, deserted woman, or unmarried woman.
   1. Applicant&#39;s annual income should not exceed Rs. 35,000.
The Post-Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Tribes Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Mizoram

Details:
The scheme &quot;Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribes Students&quot; by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and the Government of Mizoram aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students pursuing post-matriculation education. Through this scheme, financial support is provided to ST students enrolled in recognized professional, technical, non-professional, and non-technical courses, including correspondence, distance, and continuing education. The scheme is implemented by the Mizoram Scholarship Board, Government of Mizoram. It ensures that students can pursue higher education without financial constraints. The assistance supports education at various levels and promotes educational advancement among Scheduled Tribes. The funding is shared in a 90:10 ratio between the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Mizoram State Government.

Benefits:
Financial assistance for post-matric education.
Support for ST students pursuing recognized professional, technical, non-professional, non-technical, and correspondence courses.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes community.
1. The applicant should be permanently settled in the state of Mizoram.
1. The applicant should be pursuing studies from Class XI up to a Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
1. The applicant’s parents’/guardians’ income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000 (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) per annum.
Unemployment Allowance
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
The main objective of the Chhattisgarh Berozgari Bhatta Yojana is to provide financial assistance to the unemployed youth of the state till they get employment.
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Benefits:
Under the Chhattisgarh Unemployment Allowance Scheme, financial assistance of Rs.2500/- per month will be provided to the eligible unemployed.


Eligibility Criteria:
**Conditions of qualification**

   1. The applicant should be a native of Chhattisgarh.
   1. The age of the applicant should be between 18 years to 35 years as on 01 April of the year in which the application is made.
   1. The applicant must have passed the minimum Higher Secondary (12th) examination from a recognized board.
   1. Should be registered in any District Employment and Self-Employment Guidance Center of Chhattisgarh and his employment registration should be at least two years old with higher secondary or above qualification as on April 01 of the year of application.
   1. The applicant should not have any source of income of his own and the annual income of the applicant&#39;s family from all sources should not exceed Rs.2,50,000/-.

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**Conditions of disqualification**

   1. If more than one member of a family fulfills the conditions of eligibility for unemployment allowance, only one member of the family will be approved for unemployment allowance. In such a situation, unemployment allowance will be approved to that member whose age is more. In case of equality of age, the member who got registered first in the employment office will be eligible for unemployment allowance. In case both the age and date of employment registration are same, the member who has higher educational qualification will be eligible.
   1. If any member of the applicant&#39;s family is employed in any category of job other than Class-IV or Group-D in any Central or State Government organization or local body, such applicant will be ineligible for unemployment allowance.
   1. If the applicant is offered self-employment or any job in government or private sector, but the applicant does not accept the offer, then such applicant will be ineligible for unemployment allowance.
   1. Family members of former and present Ministers, State Ministers and former or present Members of Parliament or State Legislatures, former and present Mayors of Municipal Corporations and former and present Chairpersons of District Panchayats shall be ineligible for unemployment allowance.
   1. The family members of pensioners who receive monthly pension of Rs.10,000 or more will be ineligible for unemployment allowance. 
   1. The family members of those families who have paid income tax in the previous assessment year will be ineligible for unemployment allowance.
   1. Family members of other professionals such as engineers, doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects registered with professional bodies shall be ineligible for unemployment allowance.

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Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
1. Constructions on the private sector of farmers (where paddy has been cultivated in the year 2020 and paddy has been sold to the government), the land of forest rights holders, revenue land of government departments, Joint Forest Management Committee and Gram Panchayats, non- To encourage commercial/industrial plantation of timber species.
   1. Reducing the adverse effects of climate change by improving the environment.
   1. To increase the income of farmers through tree plantation.
   1. By promoting tree plantation on private and community land, by increasing the production of wood, gradually reducing the import of wood and by reducing the biotic pressure on the wood available in the forests, keeping the forests safe.
   1. Controlling floods, drought etc. by promoting tree plantation and raising the water level of the land.
   1. Fulfilment of wood requirements of 6 industries, employment generation on a large scale, G.D.P. increase in

Benefits:
Those farmers who have taken paddy crop in Kharif year 2020 and sold paddy to the government, if they plant trees in their fields instead of paddy crop, will get Rs. 10,000/- per year for the next 3 years in case of successful plantation. The incentive amount will be given at the rate of (ten thousand) per acre.
The forest/revenue forest land on which the forest rights letter has been given, also on that land If the rights holders do tree plantation, then they will get it for the next 3 years. 10,000/- (ten thousand) per acre per year in case of successful plantation. 
If the commercial plantation is done with the amount available with the Gram Panchayats, then after one year, in case of the successful plantation, the concerned Gram Panchayats will be given an incentive amount at the rate of Rs.10,000/- (ten thousand) per acre. 
From the amount available with the Joint Forest Management Committees, if the plantation is done on revenue land on a commercial basis, then like the Panchayat, the concerned committee will get an incentive amount at the rate of Rs.10,000/- (ten thousand) per acre after one year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the farmers of Chhattisgarh state who have sold paddy to the government after cultivating paddy in the year 2020.
1. Those forest rights holders who had sold paddy to the government last year now want to plant trees instead of paddy on their land.
1. Forest rights holders who want to plant trees on their land afresh.
1.  All Gram Panchayats and Joint Forest Management Committees who want to plant trees in revenue land with the amount available with them.
Chief Minister’s Yuva Kaushal Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Yuva Kaushal Yojana (CM YKY)” has been launched in the state of Arunachal Pradesh with effect from 1 April 2018 to provide high-end training to youth across the country. The programme is fully funded under the state plan with a specific focus on providing job linked high end training programme to the youth. The objective of the scheme is to provide high-end training to the youth across the state to enable them to find jobs in the private sector.
**Important Features:** There are 2 categories of training provided under CM YKY:
1.	Training within the state by inviting reputed Vocation Training Providers and providing them with suitable incentives.
2.	Training outside the State by identifying high-end reputed Vocational Training Providers and courses.

Benefits:
The scheme provides high-end training to the youth across the state to enable them to find jobs in the private sector.
A guarantee of a minimum 70% placement to the youth.
A Stipend of ₹3000/- is to be given to the trainees undergoing the course.
Cost of Uniforms/ Books to be borne by the state government.
Boarding and Lodging are to be provided during on-the Job Training within the state.
The boarding/ lodging, transportation cost, training fee, etc. shall be borne by the State Govt. @ ₹300/- per day per candidate if training to be outside the State.
A job portal for the youth, registration through which would provide a platform and linkage between prospective employers mostly from outside the State, and job seekers of the state in consultation with the Dept. of Labour & Employment
Arrangement of Annual Skill Mela in the State of Arunachal Pradesh.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	The applicant should have a minimum qualification of class X.
Mamata Scheme
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
In order to improve the process in curbing the high rate of mortality and infant mortality rate, the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Odisha introduced a scheme named &quot;**MAMATA**&quot; - a conditional cash transfer maternity benefit scheme in 2011. 
**Aim of the scheme:**

   1. Contribute in reducing the maternal and infant mortality.
   1. Improve the health and nutrition status of pregnant and lactating mother and their infants.

**Objectives of the scheme:**

   1. To provide partial wage loss compensation for the pregnant and nursing mothers with the aim to provide complete rest before and after the child birth.
   1. Increase in utilization of child health services especially immunization. 
   1. Improve mother and child care practices.

Benefits:
Rs.3,000 shall be given during the third trimester of the pregnancy of the mother till delivery on completing the following 5 conditions:
Pregnancy registered at AWC/Mini AWC
Received at least 2 antenatal checkup (ANC)
Received IFA and calcium tablets.
Received at least 1 TT vaccination (out of optimal 2)
Received at least 1 counselling session at AWC/Village Health/ Home Visit.
The first 4 conditions shall be verified from MCP Card. On completing the above requirements first instalment shall be released. 
Rs.2,000 shall be after completion of 10 months after delivery on fulfilment of following conditions:
Child birth is registered at AWC or HSC. 
Child has received BCG vaccination.
Child has received Pentavalent 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations. 
Child has received Polio 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations.
Child has received Rotavirus 1 & 2 & 3 vaccinations.
Child has received Measles vaccine before attaining 1 year of age.
Child has received Vitamin-A first dose before attaining 1 year of age
Mother has attended at least six Growth Monitoring and IYCF counselling sessions after delivery till 9 months
Child has been exclusively breastfed for first six months (self-certification by the beneficiary)
Child has been introduced to complementary food on completion of six months of age (self- certification by the beneficiary)
Child is being fed age-appropriate complementary feeding and continuing (self- certification by the beneficiary)
Note: 
Overall, Rs.5,000 in two instalments as incentive is provided to mothers.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Odisha.
   1. The scheme is primarily aimed at pregnant women. 
   1. Pregnant &amp; Lactating women of 19 years of age and above for the first two live births, except all Government/Public Sector Undertakings (Central and State) employees and their wives will be covered.
Swanirbhar Naari
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
Swanirbhar Naari is a state flagship scheme implemented by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, to support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items. The scheme ensures direct procurement from weavers without the involvement of middlemen, thereby providing them fair market access and improved remuneration for their craftsmanship. Under the scheme, a dedicated online portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) is used for the registration of eligible weavers. The weavers are required to undergo physical field verification by departmental officials, and their registration is mapped with their Aadhaar number. The scheme encourages the weavers to acquire various certifications and provides quality training to upgrade their skills through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes. To enhance productivity and quality, modern technology is integrated into the traditional weaving process.

Benefits:
Empowerment of indigenous weavers by eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair market access.
Improved remuneration for the weavers through direct procurement and online payments.
Skill upgradation and training opportunities through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes.
Integration of modern technology to enhance the pattern, quality, and productivity of hand-woven items.
Facilitation of certifications to validate the craftsmanship of the weavers.
Increased market visibility and sales opportunities through showrooms and e-marketing platforms.
Preservation and promotion of traditional hand-woven heritage of Assam.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The weaver must be a resident of Assam.
1. The weaver must have at least one handloom in their household.
1. The weaver must have a valid bank account with Core Banking Solution (CBS).
1. The weaver should possess a valid yarn passbook issued by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam (if available).
1. Indigenous weavers from Assam and intended weavers are allowed to register, subject to physical verification by concerned Inspectors of Handloom and Textile, Assam.
Chief Minister's Jeevan Jyoti Swaniyojan Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
The Chief Minister's Jeevan Jyoti Swaniyojan Yojana focuses on providing self-employment opportunities to educated unemployed youth in Assam. It aims to generate income through institutional credit provided by nationalized banks, financial institutions, or organizations. The scheme encompasses employment opportunities in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors, such as production, processing, marketing, transportation, small businesses, small industries, and services. The key activities covered under the scheme include improved agriculture practices, horticulture/floriculture/mushroom cultivation, fishery development, sericulture, handloom and textiles, poultry farming, scientific pig rearing, crossbreed milch cattle rearing, nursery raising, vermiculture, agro-clinic, integrated farming, agro-processing, food processing, mini tea gardens, marketing extension, herbal medicinal plants, handicrafts, rural transportation, computer training and DTP centers, small industries, and small businesses.

Benefits:
1.	Self-Employment: The scheme provides avenues for self-employment to the educated unemployed youth in Assam.
2.	Institutional Credit: Youth can access institutional credit from nationalized banks, financial institutions, or organizations for their entrepreneurial ventures.
3.	Diversified Sectors: The scheme covers a wide range of sectors, offering employment opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, handloom, textiles, poultry farming, and more.
4.	Financial Support: The state government provides financial support to the implementing agency for training, skill upgradation, technology, market promotion, infrastructure support, and management of economic infrastructure.
5.	Margin Money/Subsidy: The government provides margin money/subsidy on a 50% basis of the project cost against the sanctioned loan, with a maximum subsidy of Rs. 1.60 lakhs for a joint liability group of a minimum of four members.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.	Age: The applicants should be within the age group of 18-37 years.
2.	Education: The minimum educational qualification is completely up to the 10th standard. However, for women undertaking schemes in handloom and sericulture, the minimum educational qualification is relaxed up to Class V. In the case of male youth, the educational qualification is relaxable up to Class VII for activities related to agricultural practices and animal husbandry.
3.	Group Approach: The scheme is implemented in a group approach with a minimum of four members forming a "Joint Liability Swabalambi Group." Individual applicants and two members with a joint account are also considered for certain activities like computer training units/DTP centers.
Advance For Purchase Or Construction Of House (APB&OCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Advance for Purchase or Construction of House” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB). The state government has formulated this scheme to implement through the APB&amp;OCWWB in which the board can sanction/ grant an amount for the outright purchase of a house or for the construction of a house to the eligible building and construction workers.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, cash assistance of ₹1.00 lakh is to be given to the registered workers.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3.	The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB).
4.	The applicant should be an active registered worker with a membership for at least 5 years.
5.	The applicant should have at least 15 years of service before superannuation/ retirement.
6.	The applicant must be able to repay the principal amount of the loan with a minimum interest rate or with interest in equal installments as may be fixed by the board.
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a nationwide Artificial Insemination (AI) programme to improve the reproductive health of livestock and enhance the productivity of livestock. The programme is being implemented with the help of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, the Government of India and the National Dairy Development Board. 
Through this programme, AI technicians will be trained at the district level and AI services will be provided to the farmers. The programme will focus on the use of quality semen and improved scientific techniques for better reproductive performance. The programme also aims to reduce the cost of artificial insemination for the farmers. The programme is expected to help the farmers to improve their income and the overall economic condition of the state

Benefits:
Increased fertility rate: The programme will help to increase the fertility rate by providing access to artificial insemination services. This will help to improve the fertility rate of cows, buffaloes, goats and sheep in the state. 
Improved quality of livestock: The programme will help to improve the quality of livestock through the use of improved semen from superior bulls. This will help to improve the production of milk and meat as well as the quality of the animals.
Improved animal health: Artificial insemination will help to improve the health of animals by reducing the spread of diseases. This will help to reduce the number of deaths of animals due to disease.
Increased production: The programme will help to increase the production of milk and meat, which will help to improve the economic status of farmers.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The livestock owner should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The applicant should have valid livestock registration documents. 
1. The applicant should have the required infrastructure to undertake AI operations. 
1. The applicant should not belong to any of the scheduled castes and tribes. 
1. The applicant should have the required knowledge and skill to undertake AI operations. 
1. The applicant should not have any prior criminal record.
Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Arunachal Pradesh

Details:
The Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme (CNKGS) aims to empower marginal farmers and the general public by promoting the cultivation of vegetables and the rearing of livestock within their own households. The scheme seeks to enhance self-sufficiency and improve nutritional requirements by enabling individuals to grow their own fresh and healthy produce. This initiative will be implemented at the district level under the guidance of the respective MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) and Deputy Commissioners.

Benefits:
Reduced dependence on other states for vegetables and livestock.
Improved self-sufficiency and availability of fresh and nutritious produce.
Increased dietary diversity and improved nutritional intake.
Generation of additional income through surplus produce.
Promotion of sustainable farming practices and agro-ecological techniques.
Enhancement of food security at the household level.
Empowerment of marginalized farmers and the general public through skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Resident of Arunachal Pradesh: Applicants must be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh, possessing valid residential proof such as ration card, electricity bill, or driving license.
- Marginal Farmers: The scheme is open to marginal farmers who own or lease small areas of agricultural land suitable for kitchen gardening. Land ownership documents or lease agreements may be required as proof.
- General Public: Individuals from the general public who are interested in establishing a kitchen garden and meet the eligibility criteria are also eligible to apply for the scheme.
- Availability of Space: Applicants must have sufficient space within their premises to establish a kitchen garden. Adequate land or open space is necessary for growing vegetables and rearing livestock.
- Commitment and Capability: Eligible individuals should demonstrate the commitment and capability to maintain and sustain the kitchen garden. This includes dedicating time and effort for regular care, watering, and management of the garden.
Subsidy Scheme For Establishment Of Goat Unit (10+1) For Scheduled Tribe Women
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1) for Scheduled Tribe Women” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to uplift Economically poor livestock breeders of Gujarat State. Under the scheme, each beneficiary should purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat and the beneficiary has to contribute 50% of the unit cost for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrate expenses.

Benefits:
50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/-.
Benefit of the scheme will be available once in a lifetime.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) woman.
   1. The benefit has provided to only one person per family.
   1. Priority will be given if the applicant is:

    - A Scheduled Tribe widow, or
    - An abandoned woman.


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> **Note 01:** The beneficiary has to purchase goats unit within 90 days of pre-approval of the online application. If the beneficiary fails to establish the goat unit within the time limit or proves disabled then the approval order given to the beneficiary will be cancelled and the approval order will be given to the beneficiary who is next in the waiting list.

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> **Note 02:** The beneficiary has to note the record of milk production and has to give the register and information during the visit of the department technical officer.
Subsidy Scheme On Establishment Of 40 R.I.R. Birds Unit For Divyang People
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme on Establishment of 40 R.I.R. Birds Unit for Divyang People” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to provide employment, nutritious diet and to raise the income of Divyang People of the society of Gujarat State. Under this scheme, the beneficiary will be given 40 R.I.R birds unit along with poultry feed and a subsidy will be given 90% of the cost of the scheme (maximum ₹7200/- in form birds and poultry feed).
**Terms and conditions of the scheme:-**

- Eligible applications will be sanctioned by Regional Joint Director.
- As and when birds get infected, they should be given treatment immediately.
- As and when the Government officer visits the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement.
- In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years.
- In all terms and conditions, the final authority will be the Director of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.

Benefits:
1.	The beneficiary will be given 40 R.I.R birds unit along with poultry feed.
2.	The subsidy will be given 90% of the unit cost of the scheme (maximum ₹7200/- in the form of birds and poultry feed).
3.	Under the scheme, the birds will be given vaccination regularly.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of Divyang people of the society of Gujarat State.
1. The beneficiary will have to provide income proof along with the application.
1. Females and beneficiaries below poverty line will be given priority.
1. The beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training.
1. The beneficiary will have to manage to keep the birds safe during night hours.
Ashirwad
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
There are many members of the economically disadvantaged part of society who are unable to plan their daughters’ weddings owing to their precarious financial situation. And they deal with several issues relating to this. The Punjab Ashirwad plan has been introduced by the Punjab government by keeping such a situation in mind. Girls from economically disadvantaged parts of society will get financial aid under this program. so that they won’t have to worry about any financial obligations when planning their daughter’s wedding. The scheme aims not only to help girls but also to encourage such families who are raising girls and want to marry them.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹51,000/-. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Girl should be 18 years old or above.
   1. Annual income of the family from all sources does not exceed ₹32,790/-.
   1. Parents/Guardians of the girl should be domiciled in Punjab State.
   1. The application can be given before the fixed date of marriage or after the 30 days of the marriage by the applicant for getting financial assistance.
   1. The amount of Ashirwad is limited up to two girls of the concerned family under the scheme.
   1. Financial assistance is given to Scheduled Castes/Christian girls, Backward Classes/Castes, Economically weaker sections girls, daughters of widows of any caste at the time of their marriage, and Scheduled Castes widows/divorcees at the time of their re-marriage.
Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojna
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Bihar

Details:
Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme has been started by the State Government of Bihar to protect the crops of farmers cultivating in Bihar from natural calamities such as floods, drought, etc. Is. Under this Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme, if there is any damage to the farming of farmers due to any natural calamity, then they will be provided financial assistance by the Government of Bihar under the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme.
- Covered crop: 

1. Aghani paddy crop: is notified in all gram panchayats of a total of 527 (except Navgachia, Bihpur, Gopalpur, Narayanpur, Ismailpur, Rangrachowk and Kharik circles of Bhagalpur) in 38 districts of the state.
1. Bhadai - Maize crop:  is notified in all gram panchayats of a total of 534 of 38 districts of the state. 
1. The soybean crop is notified as a district-level crop for Begusarai, Samastipur, and Khagaria districts.

Clauses (1) and (2) are also notified in the Nagar Panchayat and Nagar Parishad located in the concerned district.

Benefits:
In case of a reduction in the actual yield rate by 20% as compared to the threshold yield rate, total assistance of Rs. 15,000 is estimated at the rate of Rs. 7,500 per hectare up to a maximum of two (02) hectares.
In the event of more than a 20% reduction in the actual yield rate as compared to the threshold yield rate, total assistance of Rs. 20,000 is estimated at the rate of Rs. 10,000 per hectare up to a maximum of two (02) hectares.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All such farmers cultivate their own land. 
1. All such farmers cultivate the land of others.
1. Such farmers do farming on their own land as well as on the land of others.
Scheme For Subsidy On Interest For Establishment Of 1 To 20 Milch Animal Farm For Scheduled Caste
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Scheme for Subsidy on Interest for Establishment of 1 to 20 Milch Animal Farm for Scheduled Caste” was started by the Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, the small and poor farmers of the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat State can purchase 1 to 20 animals as per their need and capacity to maintain. The eligible beneficiary can get an interest subsidy @ 12 % interest on a bank loan amount for 5 years if he/she has obtained a loan for setting up the unit in the current financial year 2023-24 through a nationalized bank or a financial institution approved by the Reserve Bank of India.
            It also provides good-quality organic manure for improving crop fertility &amp; crop yields. Dung is also used as fuel for domestic purposes. The surplus fodder agricultural by-products are utilized by animals &amp; converted into value-added products viz. Milk, Meat, etc.

Benefits:
The beneficiary can purchase 1 to 20 Milch animals (Any dairy animal cow & buffalo) at a subsidized rate as per their need and capacity to maintain.
The beneficiary can get an interest subsidy up to a maximum of 12% on the unit cost of the animal or the unit loan advanced by the bank for the purchase of the animal, whichever is lower, will be available for a period of five years.
Note 01: 
The amount of interest subvention will be deposited in the beneficiary's loan account in the form of a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in installments. There will be no cash assistance for any of the beneficiaries.
Note 02: 
The interest calculated on the actual interest, subject to a maximum of 12% interest, whichever is less, shall be payable under the said scheme at the rate fixed by the State Government on the price of the animal or on the interest paid by the bank on the animal, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category only.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be available to the small and poor farmers of Gujarat State.
   1. The applicant will be eligible for assistance only if he has obtained a loan for setting up the unit in the current financial year 2023-24 through a nationalized bank or a financial institution approved by the Reserve Bank of India.

**Note 01:** The land should be owned by a member of the family or a beneficiary of the scheme.
**Note 02:** The grant made under this Act may not be used for any other purpose and shall be paid annually.
**Note 03:** The scheme shall provide for the establishment of a unit of livestock (cows and buffaloes) by obtaining a certificate from the Animal Husbandry Authority.
Stipend Scheme For Poultry Farming Training For Weaker Section
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Stipend Scheme for Poultry Farming Training for Weaker Section” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to raise the income of poultry farmers by scientific poultry farming training. Under this scheme, the beneficiary will be given a maximum ₹2000 (direct in bank account) stipend for six days of training and a poultry training certificate after completion of training.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will be given maximum ₹2000 (direct in bank account) stipend for six days training. (Considering ₹300/- per day, ₹1800/- for 6 days as daily allowance and ₹200/- as to & fro transport fare with the maximum total stipend ₹2000/-)
Beneficiary will be given poultry training certificate after completion of training. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of economically weaker sections people of the society of Gujarat State.
   1. The beneficiary will have to provide income proof along with the application.
   1. Females and beneficiaries Below Poverty Line will be given priority.
Schedule Tribe Pre-Metric Scholarship Class 06 To 08
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Rajasthan government aims to provide educational opportunities to students belonging to Schedule Tribe student, specifically those studying in grades 6 to 8. 
This program targets students from Schedule Tribe whose parents/guardians are not income taxpayers and not getting any other type of scholarship or allowance for study from central, state / public sources.

Benefits:
For Schedule Caste Boy Students Rs. 75/- per month.
For Schedule Caste Girl Students Rs. 125/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The student who is studying as a regular student in classes 6 to 8 in schools run by the Central Government, State Government, Municipalities and schools recognized by the Department of Education.
1. Students whose parents/guardians are not income taxpayers when they are not alive.
1. The student who is not getting any other type of scholarship or allowance for study from central, state / public sources.
1. The student who has not failed in the lower class in the last session. If he fails in any year's examination, his scholarship will be stopped, but if he fails in the same class in the next
1. If he passes the examination, he will be eligible for the scholarship in the new class from the next session. For this, the student will have to apply for a new scholarship again.
1. Students who are not living in hostels are run or aided by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Incentive To Saharia Students For B.Ed
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The basic objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the students of the Saharia region for B.Ed training so that the tribal students of the Saharia region can keep their participation in the government service. 
In this scheme, hostel fees, scholarships (stipends), tuition fees, and stationery are given to these students. Provision has been made to give financial assistance in the form of The benefit of the scheme will be payable only for 10 months.

Benefits:
Saharia tribe students who are taking regular B.Ed training are given Rs.30,000 in the first year and Rs.30,000 in the second year. 
Details are given below :
Rs. 26,000/- for college fees and purchase of books.
Rs. 32,000/- for house rent and food.
Rs. 2,000/- for clothes.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The student should belong to Saharia class, a tribe of the Baran district of Rajasthan.
1. The student should be a regular trainee in the government / non-government BEd training institute.
1. The student's mother/father/guardian/guardian should not be a taxpayer.
1. The student who is studying while living in the hostel is run by the government. They will not be entitled to benefit under the said scheme.
1. Students should have a Vaidya Bhamashah card and Aadhaar.
Rajiv Gandhi Social Security Scheme For Poor Families - 2012
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Rajiv Gandhi Social Security Scheme for Poor Families - 2012” was started by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Union Territory of Puducherry on 25.03.2011. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to all the below Poverty Line Family members in the Union Territory of Puducherry in the age group of 18-60 years, in the event of natural and unnatural death, partial total disability, and permanent total disability due to accidents.
         A beneficiary under this scheme is not eligible to avail any other benefit in a scheme (if any) operated by the Government of India / Government of Puducherry / Local Bodies of Puducherry Government to cease/misuse the double claim at present time or in the future under any circumstance.
**Definitions:**

  - “**Member**” shall mean all persons in the age group of 18–60 years in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family, whose annual family income is not more than ₹75,000/-.  - “**Partial Total Disability**” shall mean a disability that is less than 40 %.  - “**Permanent Total Disability**” shall mean a disability that is more than 40%.

Benefits:
The following financial assistance is provided to the members covered under this scheme:
Natural death
₹30,000/-
Unnatural death
₹75,000/-
Permanent Total Disability (PTD) due to an accident
₹75,000/-
Partial Permanent Total Disability due to accident
₹37,500/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The deceased/disabled person for whom the claim is made shall be a member of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The age of the applicant/member should be between 18-60 years.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
1. The annual family income of the applicant shall not be more than ₹75,000/-.

**Note 01:** A beneficiary under this scheme is not eligible to avail any other benefit in a scheme (if any) operated by the Government of India/ Government of Puducherry/Local Bodies of Puducherry Government to cease/misuse the double claim at the present time or in future under any circumstance.
**Note 02;** In case the financial assistance has been sanctioned on the basis of false/wrong information given by the beneficiary/member/ any official of the Government, the entire amount paid is liable to be recovered under the Pondicherry Revenue Recovery Act. The individual is also liable to be prosecuted for deliberately furnishing false/wrong information.
Scholarship To Scheduled Castes Students Studying In Government ITI’s
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Haryana

Details:
The scheme “Scholarship to Scheduled Castes Students Studying in Government ITI’s” was launched by the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes &amp; Backward Classes, Government of Haryana in the year 2017-18. This scheme is implemented through Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Haryana. The funds will be provided by this department to Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Haryana according to their requirement.
       The objective of the scheme is to promote the interest of skill development training in Scheduled Castes youths and to enable them for self-employment and get jobs in Private &amp; Government Sectors. The scheme is 100% funded by the State Government of Haryana.

Benefits:
1.	The scholarship of ₹200/- per month will be given to the student of Scheduled Caste in each academic year.
2.	Under the scheme, ₹15/- per month as tuition fee will be reimbursed.
Note 01:
 No scholarship will be given to failed students.
Note 02: 
The scholarship will be given in two installments in each academic year. The first installment (50% amount) will be given after taking admission to Government ITI’s and the second installment (Remaining 50% of the amount) will be given subject to fulfillment of attendance criteria for appearing in the examination.
Note 03:
 The payment of the scholarship will be made to students through their Aadhaar-linked bank account instead of cash payment.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Scholarship will be given to all Scheduled Castes students who are studying in Government ITI&#39;s situated in Haryana State.
   1. The students should belong to the Scheduled Castes of Haryana.
   1. The student should be a resident of Haryana State.

**Note:** The students taking benefits of this scheme will not be eligible to get benefits under any other State/Central Scheme.
Schedule Caste Pre-Metric Scholarship Class 06 To 08
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The Rajasthan government aims to provide educational opportunities to students belonging to Schedule Caste student, specifically those studying in grades 6 to 8. 
This program targets students from Schedule caste whose parents/guardians are not income taxpayers and not getting any other type of scholarship or allowance for study from central, state / public sources.

Benefits:
For Schedule Caste Boy Students Rs. 75/- per month.
For Schedule Caste Girl Students Rs. 125/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The student should study as a regular student in classes 6 to 8 in schools run by the Central Government, State Government, Municipalities and schools recognized by the Department of Education.
1. Student guardians should not be income taxpayers in case of parent(s) are not alive. 
1. The students who are not getting any other type of scholarship or allowance for study from central, state / public sources.
1. The student who has not failed in the lower class in the last session. If he fails in the examination of any year, his scholarship will be stopped, but if he passes the same class in the next examination, he will be eligible for scholarship in the new class from the next session. For this, the student will have to apply for a new scholarship again.
Marriage Assistance
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Government of Tamil Nadu introduced "Marriage Assistance"  with a sum of Rs.10,000/- for both male and female is given as Marriage Assistance to employees or their Son/Daughter who legally attain the age of marriage.

Benefits:
A sum of Rs.10,000/- for both male and female is given as Marriage Assistance to employees or their Son/Daughter who legally attain the age of marriage.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Should have contributed to Labour Welfare Fund.
1. Employee’s monthly salary not exceeding Rs.25,000/- (Basic pay + DA).