pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Subsidy for the Purchase of Wooden/Fiber Reinforced Plastic/Steel Mechanised Boats
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Subsidy for the Purchase of Wooden/Fiber Reinforced Plastic/Steel Mechanised Boats" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of increasing marine fish production by extending subsidies for the procurement of wooden/fiber-reinforced plastic/steel mechanized boats.

Benefits:
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹7,50,000 for a mechanized boat of overall length above 47 feet with nets linked with bank finance for the purchase of a new fishing vessel.
50% subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹11,00,000 for a steel mechanized boat of overall length 45 to 54 feet with nets, linked with bank finance for the purchase of a new fishing vessel.
50% subsidy to a maximum of ₹2,50,000 per boat for conversion/modernization of an existing mechanized fishing boat (unit cost ₹5,00,000).
50% subsidy to a maximum of ₹5,00,000 for the modernization of an existing mechanized fishing boat with a size of 43 feet and above for tuna long lining (unit cost ₹10,00,000).
*The rate of subsidy may be fixed by the Government from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants. 
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department. 
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. 
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application. 
- In the case of male applicants, they should possess sea fishing experience in any mechanized boat for a minimum period of 5 years.
- In the case of women applicants, they should possess sufficient fishing trade experience. 
- In the case of entrepreneurs, they should possess fishing trade experience.
Grant of Subsidy for Procurement of Vehicle
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
Launched in 2010, the scheme "Grant of Subsidy for Procurement of Vehicle" is a Sub-Scheme under the Umbrella Scheme "Puducherry Development of Shore Based Facilities, Ice Plants, Service Unit, Infrastructural Facilities and Quick Transport Facilities" is a development scheme by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to facilitate the quick transportation of fish catches from landing centers to marketing places, thereby preventing/minimizing spoilage of fish. It provides a 50% subsidy for the procurement of specified vehicles.

Benefits:
50% subsidy for the purchase of auto goods carrier up to 1-ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹75,000).
50% subsidy for the purchase of a mini truck with 1-3 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹1,50,000).
50% subsidy for the purchase of a mini lorry with 3-5 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹3,50,000).
50% subsidy for the purchase of an insulated fish van with 5-10 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹5,00,000).
50% subsidy for the purchase of a moped with an insulated ice-box (maximum subsidy of ₹15,000).
50% subsidy for the purchase of engine spares for boats (maximum subsidy of ₹2,000 per boat per annum).

Mode of Disbursement
The subsidy amount will be released to the bank and credited to the account of the beneficiary for whom the loan amount was sanctioned by the bank.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should belong to the fishermen's community and must be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry by domicile or birth.
- The applicant's age should not be less than 18 years old or more than 50 years of age.
- The applicant should not have availed the benefit of a loan/subsidy under the scheme earlier for the purpose for which the subsidy is sought.
- The applicant should be a member of a Fishermen Cooperative Society and should not have any overdue with the society/department.
- The applicant should possess a driving license issued by the Transport Authority for driving a moped/auto goods carrier or transport vehicle.
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/Government undertakings/Societies either on a regular/part-time or temporary basis.
Mukhya mantri Krishak Udyami Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The  Mukhya Mantri Krishak Udyami Yojana. the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Madhya Pradesh government gives loans up to ₹ 50,000 to ₹10,00,000 for financial assistance to the sons and daughters of farmers to establish their businesses. economically weak farmers will be able to become self-reliant by setting up their businesses and their weak economic condition will not become a hindrance to their progress. Under this, 15% of the capital cost will be provided to the general category, and 20% of the capital cost will be provided to the BPL(Below Poverty Line) category. So that the citizens of the state will be inspired to establish their businesses. Through this scheme, the unemployment rate in the state will decline.

Benefits:
For projects worth Rs 10 lakh or more:-
For general class	15% (maximum ₹12,00,000)
For BPL category 20% (maximum ₹18, 00, 000)
For women entrepreneurs, a 6% and male 5% interest subsidy 
the guarantee fee will be payable at the prevailing rate for a maximum of 7 years.

For projects less than Rs 10 lakh:-
15% of the project cost (maximum  ₹1,00,000 ) for the general category.
BPL/ scheduled caste / scheduled 30% of the project cost (maximum   ₹2,00,000) for Tribes / Other Backward Classes (except creamy layer) / Women / Minorities / Disabled.

Additional provisions-
30% of the project cost (maximum  ₹3,00,000) to the liberated nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes.
Bhopal Gas victim family members are eligible for an additional 20% (maximum ₹1,00,000) on the project cost.
At the rate of 5% per annum of the capital cost for projects of ₹10,00,000  or more and at the rate of 6 % per annum for women entrepreneurs, for a maximum of 7 years. (Maximum  ₹5,00,000 per annum)
For projects less than ₹10,00,000  5% of the project cost per annum rate and 6% for women entrepreneurs At the rate of per annum, for a maximum of 7 years. (Maximum ₹ 25,000 per annum)

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 45 years.
- Educational qualification should be a minimum of 10th class.
- The parents of the beneficiary should not have their agricultural land.
- The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The Amma two-wheeler working women scheme Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment provides a scheme to empower working women by enabling them to purchase women-friendly two-wheelers and to ease their commute to their enterprises, places of employment, and engagements with banks and community-based institutions. Ease of use is a key consideration and therefore the vehicle is gearless/auto-geared. The Differently Abled Mayavaill o  retro-fitted three-wheeler scooters. Each year one lakh working women will benefit through this scheme.

Benefits:
The reservation under the Amma two-wheeler scheme is as follows:
21% of the scheme's allocation is reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Castes.
1% of the scheme’s allocation is reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Tribes.
4% of the scheme’s allocation is reserved for differently abled women (across all categories).

Subsidy:
 A beneficiary under this scheme will be provided with a maximum subsidy of 50% of the cost of the vehicle or ₹25,000/- whichever is less, to purchase a brand new motorized gearless / auto-geared two-wheeler whose engine capacity should not exceed 125cc. The balance cost, over and above the subsidy amount, has to be borne by the beneficiary through a bank/institutional loan or her funds. 

Loan Facilities:
 The beneficiary can buy the vehicle of her choice from her funds or by availing loans from Banks/Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) governed by the rules of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Reimbursement of subsidy to the beneficiary will be permitted in case the vehicle is purchased from her funds, subject to the fulfillment of the other conditions specified for eligibility



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of and residing in Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be in the age group of 18 to 40 years.
1. The applicant should know how to drive and possess a valid Two Wheeler / Learner License Registration (LLR) at the time of applying.
1. The annual income of the beneficiary should not exceed ₹ 2,50,000/-.
1. Only woman and only one woman will be eligible to avail of the benefit in a family.
1. The applicant should have appeared for the class 8th examination (Passed/Failed).
1. Priority will be given to working women residing in remote places, hilly regions, women-headed households, deserted women, destitute widows, differently abled women, Unmarried women aged above 35 years, Scheduled Caste/Tribes, and Transgender. > **Note** Saving clause: if the applicant has applied with a Learner License Registration(LLR) she should get a valid Two Wheeler Driving License before submitting the subsidy claim form. She should also attach a copy of the two Wheeler Driving License to the subsidy claim form, at the time of applying. Further, she should produce the original Driving License for official verification, as and when needed.
Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Opening and Maintenance of Boys and Girls Hostels” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, provides boarding/lodging and hostel facilities to the Scheduled Caste students in pursuance of their education and to dissuade dropping of education at school and college level.

Benefits:
Free Lodging.
Free Boarding.
Cash Payment in Lieu of 2 Pairs of Clothing.
Conveyance Charges for 6 Times (3 Down and 3 Up) in a Year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
1. The applicant should be a Student.
1. The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for not less than 5 years.
1. For Other Economically Backward Classes, the Income of the parent/guardian should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
1. The Parent/Guardian of the applicant should not be living within a radius of 5 km from the hostel.
Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Award of Pre-matric Scholarship to the Students Whose Parents Are Engaged in Unclean Occupation” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, provides scholarships to the students whose parents are engaged in unclean occupation (scavenger, Flayers & Tarner) to improve the status of the unprivileged society. The scheme provides scholarships irrespective of income and caste.

Benefits:
₹1850/- per annum.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be studying in Class 1st to Class 10th.
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Either or both the parents of the applicant should be engaged in unclean occupation (Scavenger/ Flayer/ Tarner).
Widow Pension (CBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Widow Pension” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension shall be given to the widows of male registered construction workers of the Board.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month in the form of pension shall be given to the widows of male registered construction workers of the Board.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The deceased worker should have been working at the establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contributions to the labour welfare fund should have been regularly received by the board.
   1. The financial assistance will be given on the production of the death certificate issued by the competent authority along with self-declaration for not withdrawing pension from any other sources/office/factory.
   1. The financial assistance will not be given to those beneficiaries who are covered under EPF.
   1. The widow of a male construction worker would be eligible to avail the benefit of this scheme only if the male construction worker was a member of the Board for at least the last six months.
   1. The widow should apply for the benefit of this scheme within one year.
Scholarship to the Ward of Beneficiary (CBOCWWB)
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chandigarh

Details:
The scheme “Scholarship to the Ward of Beneficiary” was started by the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (CBOCWWB), Labour Department, Chandigarh. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of scholarship shall be granted to the children/wards of workers who are registered under the CBOCWWB on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in 10th, 12th &amp; Graduation.

Benefits:
Rate of scholarship on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in 10th, 12th & Graduation:
 Class
Percentage of marks obtained
Amount of Scholarship
10th 
75% & above
₹5,000/-
10th
60% & above
₹4,000/-
10th
50% & above
₹3,000/-
10+2
75%
₹5,000/-
10+2
60% & above
₹4,000/-
10+2
50 % & above
₹3,000/-
Graduation or equivalent  (from recognized university)
60% & above
₹7,500/- (one time)
Note:-
 No further scholarship shall be granted thereafter.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The worker/beneficiary should be working in the Establishment, registered under the Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 and his contribution towards labour welfare fund should regularly been received by the Board.
   1. Any worker/beneficiary will be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme only after 06 months of becoming the beneficiary member of the Chandigarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at least for the last six months. 
   1. The scholarship application will not be entertained on getting a compartment in any of the subjects.
   1. In case a scholarship is granted to the children of the workers from any other institution then he will not be entitled to get a scholarship from the Board.
   1. If any student who placed at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in National/International games/sports then he will be granted a scholarship without taking into consideration the percentage of marks.
   1. The scholarship will be given upto two children of the worker.
   1. The applicant should apply for a Scholarship within three months from the date of issue of the mark sheet of the student.
Biju Patnaik Bravery Award
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Biju Patnaik Bravery Award” was launched by the Sports &amp; Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to recognize spectacular acts of Bravery performed by the people of Odisha. The award was presented to commemorate the service of the late Biju Patnaik, the ex-Chief Minister of Odisha who had shown in his lifetime many acts of bravery that inspire the youth of India till today. The award shall be given annually for the most outstanding act of bravery.

Benefits:
The award shall comprise of a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-, one silver medal, and a scroll.
The awardee shall be invited to receive the award in person. The awardee shall be given TA/DA at the rate of 1st Class Rail/Bus fare and arrangements for his/her stay at Bhubaneswar shall be made by the Department.
Note 01:
 Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited.
Note 02:
 The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee.
Note 03:
 In case of involvement of more than one person in the selected act of bravery, the award money will be shared amongst all.
Note 04:
 It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Y.S. to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be conferred for the respective year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
   1. Anybody who performs any spectacular act of bravery inside Odisha will be eligible to be considered for the Award. A resident of Odisha performing the spectacular act of bravery outside will also be eligible for this award.
   1. The applicant should have rendered the act of bravery from 1st January to 31st December of the preceding year.
   1. The applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence.
   1. The award shall be given to a person only once in his lifetime.

> **Cancellation &amp; Recovery:**


  - The award shall be cancelled in case it is found that it has been obtained by fraudulent means.
  - In the event of cancellation of the award, the concerned person will be asked to refund the award (cash, silver medal and scroll) failing which steps shall be initiated to recover the involved cost from him alongwith simple interest @ 5% per annum.
Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
Launched in 2010, the scheme “Educational Allowances to the Children of Widows” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide financial assistance for the education of poor widows' children up to higher secondary or equivalent. Through this scheme, an annual amount ranging from ₹25 to ₹125 is given based on the student's standard.

Benefits:
Financial assistance ranging from ₹25 to ₹125 for the purchase of textbooks, notebooks, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 3 years.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000.
- The child of the applicant should be a Student.
- The child of the applicant should have obtained not less than 50% marks in every class.
Balika Samrithi Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Balika Samrithi Yojana” by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Pondicherry was introduced to improve the status of the girl child and provide nutritious food to the girl child. Through this scheme, assistance of ₹500 in the form of a National Savings Certificate is provided to lactating mothers. The target beneficiaries are girl children born on or after 15-8-97.

Benefits:
Assistance of ₹500 in the form of a National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a girl child born on or after 15-8-97.
- The annual income of the family of the applicant should not exceed ₹15,000.
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 3 years.
Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance to poor patients from Scheduled Castes who are suffering from prolonged illness and unable to earn their livelihood.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹500/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should have resided continuously in the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least five years.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be at least 18 years of age.
- The annual income of the applicant should not be more than ₹2,00,000/-.
Awasiya Vidyala Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttar Pradesh

Details:
It is often seen that children of construction workers stay with their parents at the work site. Due to poverty and lack of resources of the parents, such children are not able to take admission in any school or are not able to continue their education after taking admission.
Realizing the need to start residential schools for such children of construction workers, a residential school scheme has been proposed. The objective of the scheme is to provide quality education to the children of registered construction workers in the age group of 6 to 14 years by providing them the facilities of primary, junior high school and secondary education.
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**Scope of the plan:**
Initially, residential school scheme will be operated in districts Etawah, Bhadohi, Kannauj, Moradabad, Firozabad, Lalitpur, Bahraich, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Azamgarh, Agra and Meerut. Later, based on the experiences and needs gained, this scheme will be expanded to other districts.

Benefits:
Free residential education for all registered construction workers' sons/daughters.
Free accommodation, clothing, food and other facilities available.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Parent must be registered construction workers.
1. Child must be fall within the range of 6 to 14 years.
Aravanaippu Illam
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Aravanaippu Illam" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of persons who are lacking basic needs & proper care in society, and to maintain them in a safe living condition.

Benefits:
Free Shelter and Food.
Free Supply of 4 Sets of Dresses and Other Daily Living Needs. 
Free Medical Treatment (Referred to Nearby PHC). 
Training in Korai & Coir Mat Weaving. 
Labour Charges of ₹ 20/- Per Mat for the Work of Mat Weaving as and When Carried Out. 
₹ 5/- Per Day as Daily Pocket Money.
Recreation Like Radio, TV, Library, Besides Local Trips to Places of Interest and Temples. 
Annual Tour to Places of Interest. 
Annual Day, Conducted Every Year in Order to Exhibit Their Talents and for Prize Distribution.
NOTE:
 Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be lacking basic needs and proper care in society.
1. The applicant should be 20 years or above in age.
1. The applicant should not be suffering from communicable disease.
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-Madhya Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Launched in the year 2009, the scheme “Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)” is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government. of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to the widows of the state of Sikkim. A widow whose household is below the poverty line is eligible to get the benefits of the pension scheme. The beneficiary receives a monthly pension amount consists of the Central and State governments&#39; share.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will get a monthly pension of ₹ 600/-.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The application should be aged between 40 to 79 years.
“Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine)" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The sub-scheme “Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine)" under the umbrella scheme "Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, senior citizens are provided free health checkups and free medicines.

Benefits:
Free Health Checkup and Free Medicines.
Awareness Speech by Doctors.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Differently Abled Person” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry was introduced to provide monthly financial assistance to Persons with Disability to maintain their minimum standard of living. The selection is periodical and depends on the availability of funds.

Benefits:
Disability Range - 40% to 65%: ₹ 2000/- per month.
Disability Range - 66% to 85%: ₹ 2500/- per month.
Disability Range - 86% to 100%: ₹ 3500/- per month.
Age Range - 60 to 79 years: ₹ 2700/- per month.
Age Range - 80 years and above: ₹ 3800/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant should have an annual income not exceeding ₹75,000/- per annum.
- For Orthopaedic/Deaf/Dumb/Blind, the disability of the applicant should be 40% and above.
- For the Mentally Retarded, the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of the applicant should be below 69.
Post Harvest Marketing Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Post Harvest Marketing Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the creation of post harvest marketing infrastructure. Under the scheme, assistance is provided for evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs, etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Creation of infrastructural facilities for post harvest marketing, Grading Units etc.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
Sl. No.
Entitlement
Owantum of Assistance
1
Evacuation facilities like pick-up trucks/ mini trucks/ Tata mobile to the Farmers Groups/ Farmers Clubs/ SHG farmers Co-Operative Societies/ FIG/ FPOs etc. for transportation of farm produce to the market.
₹2,000,00/- per Group or SHG. (50% Subsidy)
2
Village level Farmers training on Post Harvest Management.
₹189/ day/farmer. (Daily allowance)

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
2.	The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
3.	The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.
Divyang Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Divyang Shiksha Protsahan Yojana under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities government of Madhya Pradesh, provides financial support to disabled children. The Divyang Shiksha Protsahan Yojana aims to promote and facilitate inclusive education for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan). This scheme aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to quality education and educational opportunities

Benefits:
Financial assistance : ₹ 600/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should Be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. Disabled persons aged between 6 years to 18 years.
1. The applicant's percentage of disability is 40 or more.
1. The name should be mentioned on the Samagra portal and verified on the Sparsh portal.
Supply of Prosthetic Appliances to Differently Abled Persons
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Supply of Prosthetic Appliances to Differently Abled Persons” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, prosthetic appliances are supplied to differently-abled persons free of cost to minimize the mobility challenges experienced by them.

Benefits:
Free Supply of Prosthetic Appliances Like Calipers, Crutches, Wheelchairs, Tricycles, Hearing Aids, Spectacles / Low Vision Aids Etc.
NOTE:
 The Appliances Are Provided Upon the Advice of the Specialist / Medical Officers Concerned Who Are Attached to the Government General Hospital of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
- The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to the Persons With Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Supply of Invalid Carriages (Motorized Tri-cycles) to the Persons With Disabilities” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry is introduced to supply invalid carriages (motorised tricycles) free of cost to the differently abled persons who are engaged in gainful employment or who are pursuing higher / professional / technical education.

Benefits:
Invalid carriages (Motorized Tricycles) are provided free of cost to the persons with disabilities.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/- per annum.
- The applicant should have a locomotor disability affecting lower limbs to a degree not less than 65%.
- The applicant should be certified by the Medical Authority that he/she is fit for operating the invalid carriage (motor tricycle).
- The applicant should not be in receipt of transport allowance for conveyance from the Department or any other source.
- The applicant should be in gainful employment or pursuing higher studies.
Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers for Installation of Submersible / Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets With Accessories
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers for Installation of Submersible / Centrifugal Motor Pumpsets With Accessories" was launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers from the Scheduled Caste Category are provided with a grant of 90% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.

Benefits:
90% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.
NOTE:
 The subsidy amount shall be released through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS) if the applicant has undertaken the construction with his/her funds. In case, he/she has availed himself/herself loan from the Nationalized Bank / Co‐operative Bank towards the construction of the tubewell, the subsidy amount shall be remitted to the Bank against the loan account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be from the Scheduled Caste Category.
- The applicant should be a farmer in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The tubewell in which the submersible/centrifugal motor pump sets is going to be erect and should have been registered in Pondicherry Ground Water Authority, Puducherry.
- The applicant should hold a minimum of 1.5 acres of land under the command area of the tubewell to be constructed and the applicant should have ownership of the land at least for 2 years and should have a clear ownership title deed in his/her name. The eligible land holding of 1.5 acres should be in favour of the applicant farmer or in favour of the spouse or favour of the member of a joint/undivided family.
- The farmers who have already availed themselves of the subsidy for the said purpose within 5 years are not entitled to any benefit under this scheme.
- The applicant should not convert the lands for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of construction of the tubewell/filter point to any purpose other than agriculture and should execute a bond accordingly.
6 Varsh Se Adhik Aayu Ke Bahuviklang Aur Mansik Roop Se Aviksit Nisaktjan Ke Liye Sahayata Anudan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
Chhe Varsh Se Adhik Aayu Ke Bahuviklang Aur Mansik Roop Se Aviksit Nisaktjan Ke Liye Sahayata Anudan Yojana Under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Government of Madhya Pradesh. To assist multiple handicapped and mentally underdeveloped persons above the age of six years who are unable to earn a living. At present there is no such provision; their parents and family members have to face a lot of difficulty in taking care of such disabled people. Giving ₹600/- per month as a grant-in-aid to such disabled people for their livelihood will help them meet their special needs and be a financial help.

Benefits:
Cash Benefits- ₹ 600/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should have a Certificate of 40 percent or more disability.
- The applicant's name should be mentioned on the Samagra portal and verified on the Sparsh portal
-  The applicant should have an age certificate for being above six years of age.
Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, a fixed sum ₹ 300/- per month shall be paid as Transport Allowance to the differently abled individuals.

Benefits:
₹ 300/- per month shall be paid through Anganwadi Centres as Transport Allowance.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant should have orthopaedic disability of 40% or above.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 75,000/-.
- The applicant should not be in receipt of any other financial assistance for conveyance purpose from the department or any other source.
- The age of the applicant should be 5 years and above.
- The applicant should not have a formal education qualification.
- If the applicant possess a free bus pass, then the same should be surrendered to the Directorate of Social Welfare.
Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to conduct adaptive research trials on different crops in the Research Farms and in Farmers&#39; Fields for adaptability and use of bio-pesticides/bio-agents.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Adaptive research at farmers' field.
Type of Assistance And Entitlement (If Any):
Training on Soil management, Providing Soil Health Cards, Conducting soil surveys, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Maintenance of Horti Hubs
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The scheme ‘Maintenance of Horti Hubs” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya to procure good quality disease-free and commercially accepted varieties of the identified flowers &amp; multiply and to serve as a demonstration cum training ground for those who are interested in Floriculture and who intend to make this as their means of livelihood.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Organizing demonstration cum training on hi-tech floriculture for farmers who are interested in floriculture, and renovation/repairing of old hubs.
Type of Assistance:
Demonstration and Training

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicants should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
1. The applicant/farmer should own or lease land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.
Nirman Shramik Auzaar Toolkit Sahayata Yojana
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The NIRMAN SHRAMIK AUZAAR TOOLKIT SAHAYATA YOJANA is a social welfare scheme launched by the Government of Jharkhand to provide financial assistance to registered construction workers in the state for the purchase of essential tools and equipment required for their work. > **Objectives**


1. To improve the working conditions and productivity of construction workers in Jharkhand.
1. To reduce the financial burden on construction workers for purchasing essential tools and equipment.
1. To promote the overall socio-economic development of construction workers in the state.

Benefits:
Actual cost of purchasing tools/toolkit or ₹ 2,000/-, whichever is less

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native of the Rajasthan state.
1. The applicant must be a registered construction worker for 3 years.
1. Amount payable only on purchasing tools/toolkits related to one's work or business.
1. The purchase of tools/toolkits will be done by the construction worker himself and the bill is required to be attached to the application.
Organic Manure Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Organic Manure Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the scheme is to provide hands-on training at the village level on the production of organic compost inputs such as compost for plant health management for sustainable agriculture.

Benefits:
Type of assistance:
Training and awareness campaign in the production of organic composts.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
The “Supply of Agriculture Machineries Scheme” was launched by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya for the distribution and sale of Agriculture Machineries such as Power Tillers, etc. to farmers at a subsidized rate.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Subsidy on Power tillers, Reapers, Harvesters, etc.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):
50% subsidy sale.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
"Advanced Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Advanced Training in Handicrafts" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme is introduced by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, to provide advanced training to individuals seeking to master exquisite craft skills. Through this scheme, candidates will be sponsored for training in other states where the craft is practised to its finest. The training program focuses on enhancing craft skills, enabling participants to acquire advanced techniques and proficiency in their chosen craft.

Benefits:
Course Fee: 
as Prescribed by the Training Institution.
Stipend: 
₹2,500/- Per Month Per Trainee.
Accommodation Charges: 
₹500/- Per Month Per Trainee.
Travelling Allowance: 
Restricted to to-and-fro 2nd Class (Berth) Train Fare.
Period of Training: 
As Prescribed by the Training Unit/institution.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or a continuous resident for the past three years.
- The applicant should possess the education qualification as required by the Training Unit/Institution.
“Training in Coir” Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Training in Coir” Component of the "Development of Coir" Scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry aims to promote and develop Coir and Coir-based industries in the region. Additionally, it focuses on providing a 6-month training to the rural poor in producing coir products with the objective of generating employment.

Benefits:
Stipend of ₹1,500 per month per trainee during the 6-month training period.
An honorarium of ₹300 per month per trainee for the trainer, with a maximum of ₹3,000 per month.
Compensation for wastage of raw materials: ₹200 per month per trainee, with a maximum of ₹2,000 per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory or a continuous resident for the past three years.
- The applicant should be between 18 to 35 years of age.
- The applicant should be literate.
- The applicant should not have already been trained through this scheme.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Disability Allowance Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Details:
The scheme “The Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands Disability Allowance Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to the differently able unemployed persons with 40% disability or more in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Benefits:
The quantum of Disability Allowance shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
The financial assistance sanction shall be payable to a disabled person till his/her death subject to the conditions.
Disability allowance shall become payable from the month following the one in which it is sanctioned. 
Note:
 Assistance shall be stopped on the death of the disabled person, if the disabled person dies, before receiving assistance for a particular period, the same shall lapse.
Mode of Payment:
Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Persons who are permanent residents of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application. 
   1. A person of age 01 month or more and having 40% &amp; above disability is eligible under the scheme.
   1. There is no income ceiling to avail this allowance.
   1. The applicant is neither in receipt of any other financial assistance/allowances nor employed anywhere.

> **Cancellation of Assistance:**


  - The sanctioning authority i.e. Director (Social Welfare) shall have the right cancel to the sanction of assistance at any stage if it is found that it was sanctioned on a mistaken ground or false information tendered or the conditions under which the assistance was granted no longer exist.
  - The assistance shall be stopped if the beneficiary gets employment.
Nirman Shramik Avm Unke Aashrit Bacchon Dwara Bhartiya Rajasthan Prashasnik Seva Hetu Aayojit Pratibhabhik Yojana
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Rajasthan

Details:
The scheme "Nirman Shramik Avm Unke Aashrit Bacchon Dwara Bhartiya Rajasthan Prashasnik Seva Hetu Aayojit Pratibhabhik Yojana" initiated by the Labor Department of Rajasthan aims to foster the integration of children of registered beneficiaries engaged in construction and other related works into the mainstream of development. Through this program, the government seeks to provide opportunities for the children of laborers and workers involved in construction activities to access education and skill development, thereby enhancing their prospects for a better future. By facilitating the participation of these children in educational and skill-building programs, the scheme endeavors to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty prevalent among families engaged in manual labor. By empowering the youth with education and skills, the government aims to equip them with the necessary tools to secure gainful employment opportunities and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Rajasthan. Through this holistic approach, the scheme not only addresses immediate educational needs but also endeavors to create a pathway for long-term socio-economic upliftment and empowerment of families involved in the construction sector in the state.

Benefits:
On passing the preliminary examination of Indian Administrative Service – ₹1,00,000/-
On passing the preliminary examination of Rajasthan Administrative Service – ₹50,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be registered construction workers who are continuously depositing contributions
1. The annual income of the applicant parents from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-
1. Applicant who are already working in government services will not be given benefits.
1. The applicant must have passed the following preliminary competitive examination:-

   1. Indian Administrative Service.
   1. Rajasthan Administrative Service.

1. No benefit will be payable under this scheme for administrative examination of states other than Rajasthan state.
1. Incentive amount will be given maximum once only for Indian Administrative Service and Rajasthan Administrative Service, that is, if incentive amount has been given for competitive examination in the past, then in the coming year, incentive amount will be given again for passing the preliminary examination of the same competitive examination. But incentive amount will not be payable.
1. If any fact is found to be false in the information given by the beneficiary in the assistance application submitted under the scheme, then it will be the responsibility of the concerned beneficiary to deposit the entire amount of assistance accepted under the scheme in one lump sum along with interest.