pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan Scheme For Farmers.
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: Central | State: Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy

Details:
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Surakshaevam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM Scheme) was launched in March 2019 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), to subsidize farmers to install solar irrigation pumps for cultivation. Each farmer will receive a 60% subsidy to set up tube wells and pump sets. They will also get 30% of the total cost as a loan from the Government. The primary objective of the PM KUSUM Scheme is to make cutting-edge technology available to our farmers and provide sources for de-dieselized irrigation to the agricultural sector. The main objectives of this scheme are:

1. The solar pumps assist our farmers in much more effective and eco-friendly irrigation as these are capable of generating safer energy.
1. In addition, the pump sets comprise an energy power grid that generates more energy than diesel-driven pumps. Farmers will be able to sell the extra power to our Government directly to enhance their income. KUSUM Scheme comprises 3 components that have different features:

1. **Component A:** Install a total of 10GV grid-connected stilt-mounted decentralized solar plants and other renewable energy-based power plants. Each plant is sized up to 500KW to 2MV.1. **Component B:** Install stand-alone solar pumps of up to 7.5HP individual capacity and worth 17.50 lakh.1. **Component C:** Provide financial support to Solaris 10 lakh grid-connected agricultural pumps of 7.5HP of capacity each.

Benefits:
This scheme provides the following benefits:
The Indian Government initiated the construction of solar plants that can generate an aggregate of 28,250 MW of power.
The Government will subsidize 60% and provide a loan of 30% of the total cost. This leads our farmers to bear only 10% of the total cost to install solar plants and solar pumps.
As per the KUSUM Scheme details, our Government will provide subsidies to install state-of-the-art solar pumps. They improve irrigation as they hold 720MV of capacity.
This scheme offers our farmers an opportunity of selling the extra power generated by the plants directly to our Government. This ensures the scope of increase in the income of our farmers.
A landholder in a rural area can get a stable source of income by utilizing barren and uncultivated land for solar plant implementation for 25 years.
The solar plants will be set up above a minimum height in cultivable lands. This way, our farmers will be able to continue with cultivation after installing the plants.
KUSUM Scheme ensures increasing use of renewable energy helps to mitigate pollution in farms and opens a gateway to eco-friendly cultivation

Eligibility Criteria:
The eligible categories for KUSUM Scheme are: An individual farmer.
A group of farmers.
FPO or Farmer producer organization.
Panchayat.
Co-operatives.
Water User Associations.
Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Details:
With a view to enabling an area-based development approach, a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) was launched during 2009-10. The Scheme aims at integrated development of Scheduled Castes majority villages.
The principal objective of PMAGY is the integrated development of SC majority Villages:
(a) Primarily through convergent implementation of the relevant Central and State/UT Government Schemes; and
(b) By taking up identified activities, which do not get covered under the existing Central and State Government Schemes, through ‘Gap-filling’ funds provided as Central Assistance to the extent of ₹20,00,000/- per village. The implementation of the Scheme was started on Pilot basis in 2009-10 and a total of 1000 villages was selected from 05 States namely Tamil Nadu (225), Rajasthan (225), Bihar (225), Himachal Pradesh (225) and Assam (100) were selected for this phase. All these 1000 villages have so far been declared as ‘Adarsh Gram’ by the respective State Governments.
> **The vision of an ‘Adarsh Gram'**

An ‘Adarsh Gram’ is one wherein people have access to various basic services so that the minimum needs of all the sections of society are fully met and disparities are reduced to a minimum. These villages would have all such infrastructure and their residents will have access to all such basic services that are necessary for a dignified living, creating thereby an environment in which everyone is enabled to utilize her/his potential to the fullest.

Benefits:
Holistic Village Development
Focuses on Scheduled Caste (SC)-majority villages.
Aims to transform them into model villages with access to all basic services.
Financial Support
₹20 lakh per village for filling critical gaps in infrastructure and services.
Village Development Plan (VDP)
A custom 5-year development plan based on baseline survey and needs.
Convergence of Schemes
Integrates multiple central/state schemes like PMAY-G, MGNREGS, Ujjwala, SBM, etc.
Infrastructure Improvements
Roads, electricity, sanitation, water, healthcare, schools, Anganwadis, etc.
Social Empowerment
Promotes social harmony, inclusion, and awareness among SC communities.
Monitoring Framework
Tracks progress across 50+ indicators in education, health, livelihoods, etc.
No Direct Cash Benefit
Individuals benefit indirectly through improved village facilities and access to schemes.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Village must have ≥50% Scheduled Caste (SC) population, but villages with ≥40% SC population may also be included in some states.
1. The village must be recognized in the latest Census data.
1. Ideally villages with ≥500 total population.
1. Villages already covered under PMAGY earlier phases may not be reselected.
Sarothi Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
**Detailed** 
The entrepreneurs of the State, more particularly the 1st generation entrepreneurs are facing problems to convert their ideas into reality due to a lack of adequate resources in the form of equity, loan, etc. Getting loans or financial assistance from banks/Financial Institutions for any new venture is a major problem in the State as Banks/Financial Institutions are very reluctant to provide loans considering it a risk for them. 
To remove this hurdle of equity /fund crunch, the State Government has proposed to launch a new scheme called Chief Minister&#39;s Start-up fund “Sarothi” with an initial amount of Rs.10 Cr during 2016-17. The fund shall be managed by the Industries &amp; Commerce Department as per its operational guidelines. 
The scheme shall be operational from the financial year 2016-17 and shall be valid for a period of five years. The proposed guidelines of the scheme do not supplement the argument given above as it does not propose to give equity support, instant aimed at giving interest concession. The basic objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of a loan with Interest subvention through a designated Bank covering the whole of Assam. The loan so availed by the beneficiaries will be supported by the State Govt. through Interest Subvention @ 5% P.A.
**The coverage of the scheme shall be:-** 

   1. All innovative start-up industrial activities and the new individual applicants shall be eligible to get the benefit under the scheme. 
   1. New MSME units. 
   1. Priority shall be given to the applicant having any kind of skill development training. 
   1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of any Bank/ Financial Institution

**The objective of the scheme:**
The basic objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of loan with Interest subvention through a designated Bank covering the whole of Assam. The loan so availed by the beneficiaries will be supported by the State Govt. through Interest Subvention @5% P.A.
**Designated Bank**
The financial assistance has been proposed to be provided in the form of Interest Subvention on loan (Term Loan +Cash Credit) @ 5% P.A. initially through Assam Gramin Vikas Bank (AGVB) to applicant industries. Later on, Government may bring in more bank/s under the purview of the scheme.
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Benefits:
Financial Assistance
The government provides financial assistance for startups in the form of loans with interest subvention
The loan amount will be a maximum of Rs. 10.00 lakh. 

Eligibility Criteria:
**Eligibility** 

1. All innovative startup industrial activities and the new individual applicant will be eligible to get the benefit under the Sarothi scheme.
1. New Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units in Assam are eligible for these benefits.
1. Priority will be given to an applicant if he or she undergoes any skill development training.
1. If the applicant is a defaulter of any Bank or Financial Institution, he or she will not be eligible for benefits under the Sarothi scheme.
Shahu, Phule, Ambedkar Award
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Maharashtra

Details:
The "Shahu, Phule, Ambedkar Award" is an award by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The award is given to the Registered Organizations working in various fields of Social Justice, doing Social Reforms in the state, and taking Maharashtra forward as a social reformist State. Only the Institutions/Organizations located within the State of Maharashtra can apply to this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Benefits:
The institute will be given ₹15,00,000/- as a prize along with a Memento and a Silver Krol Citation.
A total of 7 awards will be given for 7 regions. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Institute/Organization should be located within the state of Maharashtra.
1. The Institute/Organization should have done work in the field of Social Justice in the state of Maharashtra.
1. The period of the Social Service should be 15 years & above in the state of Maharashtra.
KARMASHREE- The Chief Minister's Award For Excellence In Public Administration
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
In order to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary exemplary and innovative work done by the officers of the State Govt., a scheme, &quot;KARMASHREE&quot; the Chief Minister&#39;s award for excellence in public administration has been instituted.
The award will be given for Innovation in Public Administration and outstanding implementation of Govt. schemes, policies and programmes. Officers of State Governments individually or as a group will be eligible for the award. Not more than 3 (three) officers including the applicant will be allowed in a group. There would be a total of 10 (ten) awards and shall consist of a &quot;Citation&quot;. The award will be given every year. The CM Awards are given in the following categories: 1.	e-Governance Initiatives
2.	Replication of the Best Policy in the Government
3.	New Initiative/ an innovative step of efficient and transparent execution of schemes/programmes of the State/Center. There are three committees constituted for finalizing the name of the awardee: 1.	Screening Committee: The screening Committee	shall examine the applications and place them before the Expert Committee.
2.	Expert Committee: Expert Committee will assess the initiatives based on the presentation of the initiatives and conduct a spot study (if necessary) of the initiatives shortlisted by the Screening Committee. The shortlisted initiatives would be placed before the State Level Committee.
3.	State Level Committee: State	Level Committee will shortlist the applications/initiative for making recommendations to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Assam for the final selection of Awards.

Benefits:
To acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary exemplary, and innovative work done by the officers of the State Govt. of Assam.
There would be a total of 10 (ten) awards and shall consist of a "Citation".
The award will be given every year.

Eligibility Criteria:
Selection for the award will be on the basis of the following criteria:
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   1. Innovativeness
   1. Sustainability
   1. Up scalability
   1. Impact on the overall service delivery system
   1. Improvement in efficiency and effectiveness in administration or governance
   1. Social, economic, or other benefits from the initiative
   1. Improved transparency and objectivity in the process
   1. Any other criteria which may be decided by the Screening Committee and Selection Committee
   1. Officers of State Government individually or as a group will be eligible for the award. Not more than 4 (four) officials (maximum) including the applicant will be allowed in a group.

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**Note 01:** For the nomination of the Award for implementation of the Priority Programme, it has to be from a District/ Implementing Unit.
**Note 02:** For the nomination of the Award for Innovation, it has to be from a Department Organization of the State Government/ Districts.
Meghalaya Tourism Development & Investment Promotion
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Meghalaya

Details:
Homestays: Provision of affordable accommodation to tourists in private houses with basic amenities would help in bridging the gap in the shortage of accommodation in the State during the tourist season.
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Resorts: Provision of affordable accommodation to tourists at various destinations in the form of cottages which are aesthetically and eco-friendly designed, taking into consideration the natural landscape of the area. These accommodation facilities should necessarily be reliable, safe and clean. They should be preferably built beyond Shillong to encourage tourists to stay at destinations listed for development which can in turn create an income transfer and job creation opportunity at the locations.
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Benefits:
To encourage public participation in the tourism sector, homestay accommodation would be given an incentive as follows:-
1)	Assistance of 30% of the project cost limiting the project cost to a maximum of Rs 16.00 Lakhs
2)	The maximum number of rooms that can be constructed under this scheme will be limited to 4 ( four) rooms
3)	Each room should necessarily be having a minimum area of approximately 15 sq. m 
4)	Each room should consist of a bedroom and an attached toilet with modern fittings and a walk-in closet. 
5)	Entrepreneur’s contribution would amount to 2% of the project cost 

To encourage private participation in the construction of such resorts incentives would be given to entrepreneurs as follows :- 
1)	 Assistance of 30% of the project cost limiting the project cost to Rs 1.00 Crores
2)	The resorts should consist of minimum 10 ( ten) numbers of rooms 
3)	Each Cottage should have a minimum plinth area of 24 sq m 
4)	Should have spaces for central reception area with lobby, restaurant, kitchen etc having a built up area of 240 sq m approximately. 
5)	Entrepreneur’s contribution would amount to 2% of the project cost


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The cost of the project should be within Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and within Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts. In case the project cost is above Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and above Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts the assistance would be limited to 30% of the amount of Rs 16.00 Lakhs for homestays and 30% of the amount of Rs 100.00 Lakhs for resorts.
   1. The entrepreneur should own the land for the project in the case of Resorts and should be the owner of the property with built-up houses in the case of homestays.
   1. The project should be completed within a period of 18 (eighteen) months from the date of disbursement of the incentive for the Resort and within a period of 12(twelve) months in case of homestays. 
   1. The scheme is available only for units set up on or after the date of notification of the incentive scheme.
   1. The entrepreneur will have to follow the Minimum Wage policy of the Government.
National Handicrafts Development Programme: Infrastructure And Technology Support: EMPORIA
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles

Details:
The scheme &quot;Infrastructure and Technology Support: EMPORIA&quot; is a Component/Sub-Scheme under the Umbrella Scheme &quot;National Handicrafts Development Programme&quot;. Under this component, assistance would be provided for the setting up of emporia. These would be set up in commercially viable locations in the implementing agencies&#39; own/rented buildings. The basic objective of the component is to provide a marketing platform to the Local Handicrafts Artisans in their respective area through the outlet and emporia.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance and Funding Pattern:
The component-wise financial ceiling for emporia will be as mentioned: New emporia (Rented/Own building); Per Unit Cost (₹): 60,00,000. Strengthening / Renovation; Per Unit Cost (₹): 15,00,000.
80% of the admissible amount shall be borne by the O/o the DC (H) and 20% will be contributed by the implementing agency subject to the ceiling specified.
In the case of NER, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep- 90% of the admissible amount will be borne by the O/o the DC (H) and 10% shall be contributed by the implementing agency.
100% assistance will be borne by the Office of the DC (Handicrafts) for the Strengthening / Renovation of the existing Emporia.
The rental amount will be borne by the IA.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Central/ State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporations and any other eligible Govt. Corporations/ agencies promoted by State Government or local govt. Bodies etc. 
1. Eligible Non-Governmental Organizations, Registered SHGs, local statutory bodies, exporter bodies/ associations, Apex Cooperative Societies, and National level Apex Societies (registered under the society act/ trust act, etc.), and organizations like IICT, MHSC, HMCM, NIFT, and Export Promotion Councils. 
1. Producer companies registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act. and working for the promotion and development of Handicrafts & Handlooms.
1. Any component can be implemented by the department as well.
National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Goa, Tripura
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
The State Department of Agriculture, State Department of Horticulture, Central University, ICAR Institutions, CDDs, SAUs, KVKs, Central Agencies/Cooperatives, Oil palm processors/ Associations, DD Kisan, etc. will be the implementing stake holders of the NMEO-Oil palm.
The Department of Agriculture/Horticulture of the State Governments will be the Nodal agency for undertaking area expansion programme of Oil Palm in their States with close partnership with Processors. The processors are also eligible for setting up of seed gardens and seed nurseries, distribution of planting material etc. 
The funds will be released to the State Departments of Agriculture/Horticulture through their respective State Governments. DBT will be used for transfer of funds to the State /Agencies/ Farmers/Processors/SAUs. The private sectors and NGOs could be involved through the State Department of Agriculture, Horticulture & ICAR.
Assistance will be provided for the following components:
•	Area Expansion
•	Planting Material
•	Maintenance
•	Intercropping
•	Drip irrigation/ Pump-set/ Borewell/ Water harvesting structure
•	Harvesting Tools
•	Custom Hiring Center
•	Seed Gardens
•	Seed Nursery
•	Oil Palm processing Mill
•	Replanting of Oil Palm garden
•	Half moon terrace
•	Fencing

Benefits:
The scheme targets to provide following benefits:
1)	Enhance production and productivity of oilpalm
2)	Promotion and extension of improved technologies.
3)	Provision of quality planting material
4)	Support for nutrient management and pest management
5)	Provision of various components for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, Fertigation, harvesting technology, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
Anyone is eligible to apply under the scheme.
Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa envisaging grant of awards for one meritorious Library and one Librarian serving either in any Government or Government–aided Libraries in the State of Goa, which include the Public/Academic/Special/Research Libraries every year. > **Objective**

To recognize the hard work put in by the management of the Libraries and the Librarians and to give an impetus and encouragement to them by conferring awards on them for their contribution in the field of library movement.

Benefits:
Nature and Quantum of Assistance

Goa State Best Library Award
A cash prize of ₹ 50,000/-, a Memento, a Citation and a Certificate. 

Goa State Best Librarian Award
A cash prize of ₹ 25,000/-, a Memento, a Citation and a Certificate. 

Number of Awards
Every year one Library and one Librarian will be selected for the award. 

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Library**


1. The library should be in existence for a minimum period of 15 years. 
1. The library should have a minimum of 100 registered members for the last 5 years. 
1. The library should have in possession a minimum of 2500 books, periodicals etc., in readable condition. 
1. The library should have a proper infrastructure with retrieval facilities. 
1. The library should be spacious, having a minimum area of 40 sq. mts. and with proper ventilation. 
1. The library should have conducted regular programmes etc. for the members/public to enhance 
1. their reading habits and knowledge. 
1. The library should have maintained all the library records properly and up to date. 
1. The award shall be conferred to only one well-stacked library from the State of Goa. > **For Librarian**


1. The Librarian should be born in the State of Goa or should be a resident of the State of Goa for a minimum period of 15 years. 
1. The Librarian should have a minimum of 10 years of continuous service as a Librarian/Section-In-Charge of a reputed library from the State of Goa.
1. The Librarian should have taken up initiatives for library development/inculcating reading culture in his/her area of work.
1. The award shall not be conferred posthumously. However, in the event of death of the individual after recommendation of his/her name for the award by the Award Committee, the award shall be conferred posthumously. Further, any illustrious service of any individual in the field of library movement shall also be recognized and considered for the award not beyond one year of death or retirement of the individual.
1. The award shall be conferred on one meritorious librarian i.e. serving in any Government, Government-aided Libraries in the State of Goa which include the Public/Academic/Special/Research Libraries etc. **NOTE:** In the event of no suitable person of the desired standard being found, no award shall be conferred for that year.
Technology Transfer & Commercialization Support Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The Government of Kerala has launched the scheme “Technology Transfer &amp; Commercialization Support Scheme” through Kerala Startup Mission to support startups that have purchased or sourced Technology Licenses from any Government research Institution in India and are working on it to develop as a commercializable product.
> **Women Entrepreneurs:**


   1. Women entrepreneurs are defined as women or a group of women who initiate, organize, and operate a business enterprise.
   1. A women&#39;s enterprise should have at least 51% of shares with women founders in the case of service enterprises.
   1. In the case of women enterprises who have received equity funding, majority shares should be maintained with women founders/founders.

Benefits:
This scheme intends to support Technology License/Transfer Startups by providing funding support of a maximum of ₹10 Lakhs in the form of reimbursement for the startups, who have paid to the Research Institution. 
The support is limited to 90% of the technology fee to be paid to the Research entity. 

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The startup should be a registered company in Kerala as an LLP or Pvt. Ltd company and should have an active registration with KSUM at the time of application.
   1. The startup company has DIPP registration and an ‘Active’/ ‘Active Compliant’ status with MCA. 
   1. The startups shall not have any other pending dues with any of the Government agencies, KSUM, or Other incubators in the state and shall not be blacklisted by any Govt. agency in India
   1. The women co-founder should have a majority stake in the startup.
   1. The Startup should be registered in Kerala.
   1. License/Technology to be sourced from any Government research institution in India and a fee will be paid to the institution.

**Note 01:** The license/technology purchased through this scheme shall be owned by the Startup or as per the terms specified by the research agency.
**Note 02:** Kerala Startup Mission shall be given a 2% royalty for the product being commercialized, which shall be limited to the amount supported by the Kerala Startup Mission under the scheme.
**Note 03**: The Startup is expected to commercialize the product for which the license /technology is purchased within a period of 2 years.
**Note 04:** In case, the Startup is unable to commercialize the product within two years, then the startup will be liable to repay the contribution given by the Kerala Startup Mission.
**Note 05:** The Startup will sign an agreement with the Kerala Startup Mission before availing of the benefit.
Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. The cost towards internet connectivity, software license fees, and cloud services fees, will be reimbursed.

Benefits:
For start-ups that operate from privately owned premises:
The cost towards internet connectivity, software license fees, and cloud services fees, will be reimbursed subject to an upper limit of ₹ 1,00,000 per quarter for a period of one year. 
This benefit can be availed by 20 start-ups each year which the SPC shall select as per its guidelines.

For start-ups that operate from rented premises:
The cost towards internet connectivity, software license fees, and cloud services fees, will be reimbursed subject to an upper limit of ₹ 1,00,000 per quarter for a period of one year.
This benefit can be availed by 20 start-ups each year which the SPC shall select as per its guidelines.
For local start-ups that operate out of rented premises, a lease rental subsidy of up to ₹ 20/- per square foot per month will be reimbursed quarterly for a period of up to two years. 
This incentive is subject to a cap of ₹ 3,00,000 per annum and can be availed by 25 start-ups each year which shall be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.

NOTE 1:
 A start-up can only avail the benefits either as per clause 1 or clause 2 at any given time.
NOTE 2:
 Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

Eligibility Criteria:
All Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) having a valid start-up certificate number that are not using any government-developed co-working spaces/ incubators/ accelerators for their operations are eligible. **NOTE:** Only expenditures incurred after notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017, being within the validity of this policy and paid for digitally will be considered for reimbursements under this scheme. In case digital payments are not possible then it shall be up to the SPC to admit the expenditure as per its guidelines. > **Definitions**

**Local start-up:** For the purpose of this scheme “Local start-up” shall mean a start-up in which at least 50% equity/share is held by one or more Goans continuously since the time of inception. 
**Goan:** For the purpose of this scheme the term “Goan” shall mean:
1. Person born in the State of Goa; or,
2. Person having domicile for 10 years or more in the State; or,
3. Spouse of a person covered under any of the conditions mentioned in (1) and (2), through marriages registered in Goa.
Co-Working Space/ Incubators/ Accelerators Subsidy Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Co-Working Space/ Incubators/ Accelerators Subsidy Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, for the Startups of Goa. Through this scheme, the startups will be reimbursed a fixed amount for the seats occupied by them at co-working spaces/ incubators/ accelerators listed by the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC).

Benefits:
In the case of Seat Offered by the Co-Working Spaces
The startup will be reimbursed 50% of the seat cost or a maximum benefit of ₹3000 per seat, and can claim this benefit for a maximum cap of 8 seats only.
The benefits at co-working spaces can be availed for a maximum period of two years per startup.
A total of 100 seats in co-working will be subsidized under this scheme each year.
In the case of Seat Offered by the Incubators 
The startup will be reimbursed 50% of the seat cost or a maximum benefit of ₹5000 per seat, and can claim this benefit for a maximum cap of 8 seats only.
The benefits at incubators can be availed for a maximum period of one year per startup.
A total of 50 seats in incubators will be subsidized under this scheme each year.
In the case of Seat Offered by the Accelerators
The startup will be reimbursed 50% of the seat cost or a maximum benefit of ₹6000 per seat, and can claim this benefit for a maximum cap of 8 seats only.
The benefits at accelerators can be availed for a maximum period of three months per startup.
A total of 50 seats in accelerators will be subsidized under this scheme each year.
NOTE 1: 
For certain deserving startups determined through the internal guidelines of the SPC, the SPC may choose to reimburse up to 100% of the amount paid to co-working, incubator, or accelerator by the startups.
NOTE 2: 
The reimbursement in this scheme can be claimed on any of the plans offered by the co-working spaces, incubators, or accelerators listed by the SPC.
NOTE 3: 
Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The startup should be certified by the Startup Promotion Cell (SPC).
1. All the startups have to pay digitally to co-working spaces/ incubators/ accelerators listed by the SPC. In case digital payments are not possible, then it shall be up to the decision of SPC as per its guidelines to admit the expenditure.
1. The bank accounts of the startups should be linked to Aadhaar.
Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Subsidy on the Cost of Trade Mark Registration or Geographical Indications (GI) in India or Abroad
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Subsidy on the Cost of Trade Mark Registration or Geographical Indications (GI) in India or Abroad" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced to incentivize MSMEs to innovate and create intellectual property in India and Abroad as a differentiator.  No documents are required to avail of the benefits for reimbursement upto ₹1,00,000.

Benefits:
50% subsidy on the cost of applying for Trade Mark Registration including the cost of the first-time maintenance fee of the granted application, subject to a maximum of ₹ 25, 000/- per Trade Mark or Geographical Indications registered.

Eligibility Criteria:
All new and existing micro, small and medium manufacturing enterprises including clusters located anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Patent Registration
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Subsidy for Asset Creation for Intellectual Property: Patent Registration" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced to incentivize MSMEs to innovate and create intellectual property in India and Abroad as a differentiator.  No documents are required to avail of the benefits for reimbursement upto ₹1,00,000.

Benefits:
75% subsidy on the cost of filing of the application for Patent Registration including the cost of the first-time maintenance fee of the granted application, subject to a maximum of ₹ 3,00,000 per Patent registered.

Eligibility Criteria:
All new and existing micro, small, and medium manufacturing enterprises located anywhere in Tamil Nadu.
Power Subsidy Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Power Subsidy Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Power Subsidy to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
20% subsidy on power bills (on the power charges, excluding any duty and taxes, but not on the total bill), subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000 per annum per Unit whichever is lower. 
The subsidy will be provided for a period of 3 years from the date of commencement of operations or from the date of notification of this policy whichever is later.
NOTE 1:
 The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: 
Only expenditure incurred during the operation of the Policy will be eligible for the rebate.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
2. The applicant must be one of the below:

- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)

3. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced to encourage MSMEs to acquire quality standards/certifications for processes and products, or any other international quality certification recognized in India by a competent authority. The government reimburses payments made to Consultancy and certification agencies for acquiring National and International Level Quality Certifications.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of payments made to Consultancy and Certification Agencies towards acquiring Quality Certification, subject to a ceiling of ₹ 2,00,000/- for National Level Certification and ₹ 10,00,000/- for International Level Certification.

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be an MSME in the state of Tamil Nadu.
> **Components Eligible for Reimbursement Subsidy**


- Payments made for consultancy and certification agencies.
- Calibration and testing charges for certification from the NABL-accredited testing lab.
Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Patent Filing Reimbursement Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Patent Filing Reimbursement to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
A total reimbursement of up to ₹ 25,00,000 per unit for the expenses incurred towards the filing of patents during the policy period.
This incentive shall be provided in the form of reimbursement of up to ₹ 2,50,000 for every successful domestic patent, and up to ₹ 5,00,000 for every successful international patent.
NOTE 1: 
The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: 
Units can avail this incentive for patents that are granted during the operation of the policy period.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
2. The applicant must be one of the below:

- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)

3. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Tamil Nadu

Details:
The scheme "Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy" by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is introduced with the objective of assisting MSME enterprises in reducing their electricity costs. A subsidy of 20% is given for 36 months from the date of commencement of production or from the date of obtaining power connection, whichever is later, after allotment of an Entrepreneur Memorandum (Part 2) number from the District Industries Centres. The eligible industries have to file their LTPT subsidy application within three months from the date of commencement of commercial production or the date of power connection, whichever is later.

Benefits:
LTPT subsidy of 20% is given for 36 months from the date of commencement of production or from the date of obtaining power connection, whichever is later, after allotment of an Entrepreneur Memorandum (Part 2) number from the District Industries Centres.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For New Enterprises**


- All new Micro manufacturing enterprises established anywhere in the State
- All new Small and Medium manufacturing enterprises established in all the 251 industrially backward blocks.
- All new Agro-based industries in 385 blocks in the state. > **For Expansion/diversification Enterprises**


- Existing Manufacturing Enterprises of the above categories that have taken up substantial expansion/diversification of the existing activities, subject to the condition that expansion ( or) diversification involves enhancement of plant and machinery value by at least 25 % of the value of existing plant and machinery and also involving enhancement of turnover by 25 % for the same product (or) new products lines.

**NOTE:** Only the enterprises using Low Tension Power supply (Tariff III B) are eligible. > **Cases Involved in Multiple Service Connection of an Enterprise**

In cases of enterprises having multiple LT connections in the same premises, LTPT subsidy would be eligible for the first service connection only. However, if the enterprise has branch unit(s) in a different location(s) then an LTPT subsidy will be given to each of the LT connections (first LT service connection only)subject to the satisfaction of the above norm.
Registration & Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Registration & Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Registration Stamp Duty Subsidy to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
Reimbursement of the stamp duty, such that the registration and stamp duty charges will not exceed ₹ 100/-.
The excess amount paid to the authorities concerned will be reimbursed.
The subsidy will be provided in full.
The subsidy will be provided at the end of two years from the start of commercial operations or from the date of Notification of the Policy; whichever is later.
NOTE 1: 
The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2:
 Only transactions made during the operation of the Policy or up to 3 years prior to the notification of the Policy will be eligible for this subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.  All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.

- The applicant must be one of the below:
- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)

2.  The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
AICTE-ISTE INDUCTION/REFRESHER PROGRAMME SCHEME
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
AICTE-ISTE Induction/ Refresher Programme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education with an intention to provide financial assistance to AICTE approved institutions/universities in conducting training for the teaching faculties working in technical institutions.
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**Objectives:**
The AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Programme are essential for teachers in technical institutions for their professional refinement. The other aims for the conduct of these Programme are:

  - Updating knowledge and improving organizational and pedagogical skills of teachers.
  - To update the knowledge by providing an opportunity for interaction and mutual exchange of ideas between teachers interested and/or working in particular areas of specialization.
  - Providing an opportunity for teachers to familiarize themselves with modern engineering practices, including the latest technological advances adopted by industry keeping in view the national needs and priorities and relevant technologies.
  - Opening up before teacher’s new vistas in technology at the frontier of knowledge and the challenges and opportunities which provide to the dedicated and hard working.

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**Type of Training**

   1. Induction Training.
   1. Refresher Training.

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**Duration of Programme**

  - The duration of the Programme shall be one week (six working days).

Benefits:
Funding to the  institution/University: 
₹ 3,00,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. AICTE approved institutions/University departments imparting technical education.
1. Coordinator must be a full time regular faculty with adequate experience in teaching and research with publications.
1. Maximum 2 proposals per institute would be considered in a year. 
1. Preferably one self-financing program should have been arranged in last 12 months by the college.
1. ISTE will charge ₹1,500/- per proposal as processing fee. The proposals will be accepted only if institute pays the processing fee through RTGS/NEF
AICTE - YOUTH UNDERTAKING VISIT FOR ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE (YUVAK): STUDY TOUR OF ATAL TUNNEL, HIMACHAL PRADESH
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
AICTE has launched a new scheme namely ,AICTE YOUTH UNDERTAKING VISIT FOR ACQUTRING KNOWLEDGE (YUVAK) STUDY TOUR OF ATAL TUNNEL, HIMACHAL PRADESH, on 21st May 2021 to provide financial grants to the team of one faculty and 10 students from AICTE approved institutions for the study tour of ATAL TUNNEL.
**Objectives:**

  - To gain firsthand knowledge &amp; information about the latest techniques used in construction of the tunnel and in particular about the New Austrian tunneling method.
  - Gain insight about the challenges &amp; of risks encountered during the execution of this project and their resolution with particular reference to excavation during heavy snowfall in winter, blasting and digging of unstable rocks, alignment of the tunnel in view of digging &amp; excavation from both ends of the tunnel, excavation &amp; tunneling at more than 46 avalanche sites on approaches to the tunnel, disposal of huge quantities of excavated rock and soil, constant dewatering of heavy ingress of water, mudslides, landslides etc.
  - For enhancing the quality of engineering education in the country and to inculcate the research &amp; innovation culture amongst the students. 
  - To encourage engineering students to improve their field of technical education.

Benefits:
Grant will be for Team of 10 Students + 1 Faculty member of the Institute as per details below:
S.No.
Expenditure Heads
For Institutes under NRO & NWRO
For Institutes under Other Regions
1.
Train Fare from Institute to Chandigarh & back
₹ 30,000/-
₹ 60,000/-
2.
Transport charges from Chandigarh to Manali (including visits to ATAL Tunnel) & back
₹ 30,000/-
₹ 30,000/-
3.
Boarding & Lodging and incidental expenses at Manali for 03 days 
₹ 1,10,000/-
₹ 1,10,000/-

Total Grant Amount :
₹ 1,70,000/-
₹ 2,00,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. AICTE approved Institutions in the field of Technical Education having latest NIRF ranking between 001 to 500 are eligible for the grant.
1. Team of 10 Students + 1 Faculty member of each eligible Institute.