pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Government of Mizoram Incentive Cash Award Scheme To Successful Candidates for Central and All India Service Examination
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Mizoram

Details:
The scheme "Government of Mizoram Incentive Cash Award Scheme To Successful Candidates for Central and All India Service Examination" was launched by the Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram. The scheme aims to encourage educated youth among the citizens of India and bonafide residents of Mizoram who aspire to succeed entry to Central and All India Services, addressing the issue of Mizo educated youths lagging behind and becoming increasingly marginalized in examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The scheme provides an incentive cash award of ₹1,00,000/- to successful candidates and reimbursement of coaching and hostel fees.

Benefits:
Incentive Cash Award:
 ₹1,00,000/- (one-time payment) for clearance of any eligible examination.
Coaching Fee Reimbursement:
 Actual fees paid to coaching institution or ₹20,000/-, whichever is less (only once, not granted on second attempt).
Hostel/Mess Fee Reimbursement:
 ₹2,000/- per month for maximum 6 months (only once, not granted on second attempt).
*Payment made through E-Payment by Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board.
*Only one examination can be claimed at a time.
*Claims must be submitted within 3 months from date of result declaration.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a bonafide citizen of the State of Mizoram.
- The applicant should be a citizen of India and bonafide resident of Mizoram.
- The applicant should have successfully cleared examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

***Examination Categories***

- Civil Service Examination.
- Combined Defence Service (Officers Training Academy) Examination.
- National Defence Academy and Naval Academic Examination.
- TCombined Medical Examination.
- Central Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination.
- Indian Economic/Indian Statistical Service Examination.
- Combined Geo-Scientist Examination.
- Section Officers (20% Direct recruitment by Union Public Service Commission) Examination. _*The applicant shall be entitled to two chances i.e. clearance of preliminary exam twice and mains exam twice._
_*The applicant shall be entitled to claim for only one examination at a time._
_*The applicant shall submit his claim in the prescribed form within a period of 3 months from the date of declaration of results._
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Boys Residential Hostel Scheme (Classes 1 to 8)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential School Scheme for Boys (Class 1-8) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2017-18. It targets vulnerable children like orphans, child laborers, street dwellers, and those with single parents, offering them free residential facilities to complete their primary education and reduce the male-female gap in education. The scheme operates in 52 districts with 100-bed hostels. Benefits include free stay, food, medical, books, uniforms, and daily necessities. Application is by approaching the District Project Coordinator/Warden.

Benefits:
These hostels admit orphans, homeless children, single parents, destitute child laborers, rag pickers, children living on railway station platforms and bus stands and provide them with residential facilities to complete their primary education. 
Provide educational opportunities to children from educationally disadvantaged groups through residential schools. 
Bridging the educational gap between boys and girls. 
Provide residential school facilities to provide children with primary education.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. Boys who have dropped out of school because a middle school is not available within a 3 km radius or a high school/higher secondary school is not available within a 5 km radius of their village.
1. Boys who are identified as (Classes 1-8):

  - School Dropouts
  - Out-of-School/Non-enrolled
  - Destitute/Homeless
  - Orphans
  - Single-Parent Children
  - Divyang (Physically disabled/Orthopedically handicapped)

1. Boys identified as school dropouts and out-of-school shall be admitted to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Hostel.
1. Children from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Ashram Schools that are at the primary level may also be admitted to the hostel.
1. Local resident boys shall not be admitted to the hostel.
Mukhyamantri Dairy Animal Distribution Programme (Special Backward Tribes Baiga, Bharia & Sahariya)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The  "Mukhyamantri Dairy Animal Distribution Programme (Special Backward Tribes Baiga, Bharia & Sahariya)" scheme is launched by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to improve the economic status, nutrition, and income of special backward tribal communities by promoting livestock rearing. The beneficiaries from the Baiga, Bharia, and Sahariya tribes receive two high-yielding dairy cows or Murrah buffaloes at a 90% subsidy, with 10% contribution by the beneficiary. 
> **Selected Districts:**

The scheme targets specific districts including Dindori, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara, Gwalior, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Sheopurkala, Morena, and Bhind.

Benefits:
Provision of 2 Dairy Animals (cow or Murrah buffalo) per beneficiary at 90% subsidy.
Animals sourced from certified breeding tracts, progressive farmers, or NABARD-approved markets, ensuring quality and health.
Minimum milk yield requirement: cows – 7 liters/day; buffaloes – 8 liters/day.
Animal age limit: calves must be under 2 months.
Disease-free, healthy animals with mandatory tagging.
Training and guidance on dairy management provided before distribution.
Milk route establishment and cluster development support provided.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must belong to special backward tribes: Baiga, Bharia, or Sahariya.
1. The applicant must be a livestock farmer residing in the designated districts.
1. The applicant’s selected animals must comply with minimum milk yield and age requirements.
1. The applicant must participate in pre-distribution training and follow cluster/milk route arrangements.
Establishment of Digital Learning Platform
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Establishment of Digital Learning Platform” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish Digital Learning Platform to provide training and career counseling on various subjects, including ICT orientation, emerging technologies, and more, through both online and offline modes for students of secondary schools across the state.

Benefits:
Under the Digital Learning Platform, students of secondary schools are provided with training and career counseling on various subjects, such as ICT orientation, emerging technologies, and more, through both online and offline modes.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All students studying in secondary schools across Uttarakhand are eligible.
Tour Program of Modern Laboratories
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Tour Program of Modern Laboratories” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote biotechnology education and research by providing students, researchers, and farmers with exposure to modern laboratories, advanced research activities, and innovative technologies.

Benefits:
Under this tour program, eligible individuals visit modern biotechnology laboratories to learn about new research works.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a student from a government or private school, college, or university, a researcher, or a member of a farmers’ group or self-help group.
Yatra Anudan
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Yatra Anudan” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support researchers and scientists in attending international scientific workshops and other similar programs by providing eligible applicants with travel grants covering up to 50% of the expenses (maximum ₹25,000/-).

Benefits:
The Council provides travel grants to researchers and scientists to participate in international scientific workshops and other similar programs. 
Under this scheme, 50% of the travel expenses (up to a maximum of ₹25,000/-) are provided to researchers and scientists of the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a researcher or scientist.
Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Compensation Towards Natural Calamities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Compensation Towards Natural Calamities" component of the scheme aims to financially assist the Goan artists to meet expenses towards repair or construction of their houses damaged due to natural calamities. The maximum financial assistance provided under this component is ₹25,000/- or the valuation done by the concerned Taluka Mamlatdar, whichever is less. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Art & Culture. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Benefits:
Financial assistance shall be provided to meet expenses towards the repair or construction of a house damaged due to natural calamities.
The quantum of financial assistance shall be a maximum of ₹25,000/- or as per the valuation done by the concerned Taluka Mamlatdar, whichever is less.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
- The applicant must be recognized as an artist by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
- The income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
- The artist must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
- The applicant must be in need of funds to meet expenses towards repair or construction of their house damaged due to natural calamities.
Nandi Shala Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Nandi Shala Yojana (Provision of Breeding Indigenous Bulls on Subsidy)" is launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to improve the breeds of local non-descript and graded cattle in rural areas through natural insemination services. The progressive livestock owners at the Gram Panchayat level are provided high-quality indigenous breeding bulls of recognized breeds such as Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Haryana, Gir, Gaolao, Malvi, Nimari, and Kenkatha at a subsidized cost.
> **Objectives**


- To provide indigenous breeding bulls on subsidy for natural insemination services.
- To improve the productivity of local cattle breeds in rural areas.
- To support progressive livestock farmers in rural Gram Panchayats.

Benefits:
Cost and Subsidy
For bulls procured from outside Madhya Pradesh: ₹25,720/- per unit.
For bulls procured from within Madhya Pradesh: ₹18,260/- per unit.
Subsidy: 75% of the cost.
Beneficiary contribution: 25% of the cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a livestock farmer.
1. The applicant should be residing in a rural area of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 cattle along with sufficient agricultural land.
1. If the applicant does not have agricultural land, they should have at least 20 cattle.
1. The applicant should be willing to maintain and use the distributed bull for community natural insemination purposes.
Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Development of Manures & Fertilizers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The "Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner" component of the scheme aims to amend the soil based on soil test reports, address pH and nutrient deficiencies in fertilization practices, and address important soil deficiencies like micronutrients that affect crop productivity. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Benefits:
Assistance for the use of Soil Conditioner
The soil conditioners like Rock phosphate, agricultural lime, dolomite, etc., would be provided a 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 6,000/- per ha for all categories of farmers and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer. 
The soil conditioner shall be purchased and used by the farmer, and the subsidy shall be released after the use of the same in the field.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Any farmer carrying out agricultural activities in the State of Goa and having a Krishi card.
- The farmer should be cultivating a minimum of 0.1 ha in general. 
- Institutions and private limited companies involved in agricultural activities and having a Krishi card will also be assisted under this scheme.
- Farmer should possess a Soil Health Card not older than a 2-year period for availing assistance for Soil Conditioners and Micronutrients, or a certificate to that extent may be furnished by the Assistant Chemist of Soil Testing Laboratory (North/South).
Namami Gange Yojana- Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Namami Gange Yojana” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sustainable and organic farming practices among farmers residing in villages along the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, farmers are provided assistance to adopt organic farming through the formation of clusters.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Farmers residing in villages located along the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries in Uttarakhand are eligible for assistance under this scheme.
Development of Manures & Fertilizers:  Assistance for construction/Installation of Organic Manure Units
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Development of Manures & Fertilizers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The "Assistance for Construction/Installation of Organic Manure Units" component of the scheme aims to aid in the conversion of available on-farm organic waste into chemical-free organic manure, providing quality organic farming inputs for sustainable agriculture. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Benefits:
Construction/Installation of organic manure units would be provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 1950/- per cu.mt. for Organic manure unit for all categories of farmer. 
The standard cost for Organic manure unit would be Rs. 2600/- per cu. mt which includes 90% cost on construction/installation including mason cost and 10% on culture, decomposing material, etc.
The unit can have one or more pits with or without internal chambers and preferably be above ground level, of bricks, laterite stones, cement blocks, shahabadi/kadappa or RCC cement rings with clean internal side walls and should have adequate protection from sun and rain.
The portable organic manure unit of HDPE material and laid on prepared surface free from sharp objects and should be protected from rodents, maximum of 3 units would also be considered for subsidy @90% subsidy on the standard cost fixed and maximum amount of Rs. 7,500/- per farmer.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Any farmer carrying out agricultural activities in the State of Goa and having a Krishi card.
- Institutions and private limited companies involved in agricultural activities and having a Krishi card will also be assisted under this scheme.
Mukhyamantri Kanya Abhibhavak Pension Yojana
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Mukhyamantri Kanya Abhibhavak Pension Yojana" was launched by the Public Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial support to parents or couples who have only daughters. The scheme provides a recurring monthly pension amount of ₹500/- (Rupees 500) to the eligible recipient or couple. The applicant must be a resident of the state, and one member of the applying couple or the single individual must have a minimum age of 60 years. The scheme is implemented by the appropriate government department, and applications are primarily accepted via the official portal at www.mpedistrict.gov.in or via designated offline channels.

Benefits:
A monthly pension amount of ₹500/- (Rupees 500) is provided.
The benefit is provided monthly.
The funds are deposited into the joint savings account of the applicant couple or the single applicant's account maintained at a nationalized bank or Post Office.
*The beneficiary must continue to fulfill the established eligibility criteria as defined in the rules so that the benefits are not recalled.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradeah.
  - The applicant couple or the single applicant must have a minimum age of 60 years for at least one person at the time of application.
  - The applicant couple or the single applicant must have only daughters.
  - The applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line category.
Manav Garima Yojna SCW (EBC)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Manav Garima Yojna SCW (EBC)" scheme is launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. It aims to help economically backward class (EBC) people live with dignity, become self-employed in small businesses, and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Through this scheme, various business tool-kits are provided to members of the economically backward class so they can start income-generating activities and reduce dependence on wage labour.

Benefits:
The primary benefit is the provision of various business tool-kits to eligible beneficiaries so that they can engage in small business activities and become self-employed and financially self-sufficient.
The tool kits are given under the scheme targeted at the Economically Backward Class (EBC).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant must belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC).
   1. The applicant’s annual individual and family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
Allotment of Canteens
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Allotment of Canteens” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production &amp; Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote trade and entrepreneurship by allotting canteens for selling tea and other food items to eligible residents of Uttarakhand through a fair and transparent tender process.

Benefits:
The scheme facilitates the promotion of trade in tea and other food items by allotting canteens to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana” launched by the Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to improve rural power supply through feeder separation, metering, system strengthening, and electrification works by providing free electricity connections to below-poverty-line households.

Benefits:
Free Electricity Connection:
 Free electricity connections are provided to 3,94,741 beneficiaries living below the poverty line.
Intensive Village Electrification:
 A total of 17,827 villages are covered under the scheme for comprehensive electrification.
Strengthening of Power Infrastructure: 
Feeder separation, metering, and distribution system strengthening works are carried out to ensure a reliable power supply.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be residing in a rural area.
  - The applicant should belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Weekly Iron Folic Acid Tablets Free Distribution - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Weekly Iron Folic Acid Tablets Free Distribution” is an initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The initiative aims to improve the health and nutritional status of school-going children by preventing and reducing iron deficiency anemia.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, teachers distribute free iron and folic acid tablets every Monday to all students enrolled in government and government-aided schools across the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All students enrolled in government and government-aided schools in Uttarakhand are eligible under this scheme.
Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Haj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia" was launched by the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions & Wakf, Puducherry. The scheme aims to perform Haj Pilgrimage at Holy Mecca. The scheme provides an air fare subsidy of ₹24,000/- for each pilgrim and includes free medical facility while in Mecca. The applicant must be an Indian citizen who possesses sound health and has not performed Haj for the preceding five years. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through the State Haj Committee.

Benefits:
Air fare of ₹24,000/- is given as subsidy for each pilgrim.
Free medical facility is provided at Mecca.
Subsidy is distributed towards airfare to each and every pilgrim when he applies through the State Haj Committee.
The pilgrim should comply with the requisites stipulated for eligibility and application procedure.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- The applicant must have sound health.
- The applicant must not have performed Haj for the preceding five years.
Rural Business Incubators - Uttarakhand
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Rural Business Incubators” was introduced by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment in Uttarakhand by providing aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with free of cost technical, business, legal, marketing, and mentorship.

Benefits:
This is an innovative initiative of the Rural Development Department, under which entrepreneurs are provided with free of cost technical, business, and legal advice, marketing support, and mentorship through the incubator.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand and interested in starting or expanding a business in the state.
- The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
- The applicant may belong to any of the following categories:


- A member of a self-help group (SHG) in the state who wishes to start a business.
- An individual already running a business and seeking to expand it.
- An individual seeking technical or vocational training.
- An individual requiring assistance in preparing a business plan.
- An individual seeking guidance on legal procedures related to business.
- An individual aiming to enhance the market reach of their products or services.
Education Loan Scheme of NMDFC
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Details:
Under this scheme of NMDFC, loan is available for job oriented 'technical and professional courses' of durations not  exceeding five years. Loan of upto Rs. 20 lacs for domestic courses & Rs. 30 lacs for courses abroad under Credit  Line-1 and Credit line -2 is extended to beneficiaries belong to minority communities at 3% p.a. & 8% p.a respectively. Further, concession of  3% is extended to women beneficiaries under Credit Line-2.

Benefits:
Concessional Credit to the beneficiaries among minority communities.


Eligibility Criteria:
a) The applicant must be Indian and belong to one of the six notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain).
b) The annual family income limit is:
Up to Rs. 3.00 lakh per annum under Credit Line-1.
Up to Rs. 8.00 lakh per annum under Credit Line–2.
c) The applicant must have secured admission to a recognized institution in India or abroad through a merit-based selection or entrance test.
d) The course must be technical or professional, with a duration not exceeding 5 years.
e) The applicant must not have availed financial support for the same course under any other Government scheme.
f) The loan is admissible for tuition fees, hostel charges, books, equipment, and travel (for abroad studies).
g) The applicant must have a co-borrower (parent/guardian) with a verified income certificate.
h) Preference shall be given to female students and candidates from economically weaker sections.
Mukhyamantri Asangathit Mazdoor Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Mukhyamantri Asangathit Majdoor Yojana" was launched by the Labour Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide various benefits to workers engaged in the unorganized sector within the state. The scheme provides increased remuneration for Tendu leaf pluckers, seasonal bonuses, freezing of old electricity bills, subsidized flat-rate electricity, and e-rickshaws for cycle rickshaw drivers. The applicant must be a worker, must not be in any type of government service, must not be a taxpayer, and must not possess agricultural land. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline at Gram Panchayat Secretary offices in rural areas and Nagar Panchayat/Municipality offices in urban areas.

Benefits:
The old electricity bills of the laborers will be frozen.
Electricity will be available to them at a flat rate of ₹200/- per month.
E-rickshaws will be provided to cycle rickshaw drivers.
The remuneration for laborers engaged in Tendu leaf plucking work will be increased from ₹1,200/- per standard sack to ₹2,000/- per standard sack.
A seasonal bonus will be given to Tendu leaf pluckers.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an unorganised worker.
- The applicant must not be in any type of government service.
- The applicant must not be a taxpayer.
- The applicant must not possess agricultural land.
Nashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Nashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar Yojana Rules 2018" was launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, effective from February 16, 2018. The scheme aims to provide encouragement toward making the state drug-free, by annually awarding the "Nashamukt Gram Panchayat Puraskar" to one Gram Panchayat in each district that performs excellent work toward de-addiction, where resident youth, elderly, and women are living a drug-free life. The applications for this scheme are accepted by the Collector of the respective district.

Benefits:
Cash Award:
 ₹1,00,000/- per district per Panchayat.
Certificate of Appreciation:
 A certificate detailing the Gram Panchayat's outstanding work.
Travel Expenses:
 Coverage of coming and going travel expenses for the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat).
Disbursement Conditions
Mode and Time:
 The नगद पुरस्कार (Cash Award) must be provided to the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) for the Gram Panchayat within one month of being selected for the award.
Mode:
 The award amount must be given via Cheque or Bank Draft or Real Time Gross Settlement (R.T.G.S.).
Deposit:
 The cash award must be deposited into the Gram Panchayat's bank account.
Certificate Presentation:
 The certificate of appreciation must be presented at a ceremony organized on Republic Day.
Travel Reimbursement:
 Travel expenses must be paid by the Collector to the related Sarpanch (Head of the Gram Panchayat) upon attending the Republic Day ceremony at the District Headquarters.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must represent a Gram Panchayat of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must submit their application based on work performed and achievements realized in the previous year.
- The Gram Panchayat must have one hundred percent (100%) of its population living a drug-free life after giving up intoxication.
- The Gram Panchayat must include all villages under its jurisdiction.
- The Gram Panchayat must have taken action under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act 2003.
- The Gram Panchayat must have provided treatment for habitual addicts by admitting them for medical care in De-addiction cum Rehabilitation Centers.
- The Gram Panchayat must ensure that students studying in all schools operating within the Panchayat area are motivated against and resolved not to consume intoxicants.
- A news item should have been published about the drug-free Gram Panchayat in daily newspapers or magazines.
Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs - Uttarakhand
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Award Scheme to Encourage Entrepreneurs” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize exceptional craftsmanship among registered artisans and weavers in Uttarakhand by encouraging innovation, creativity, and excellence in the handicrafts and handloom sectors through state and district-level awards.

Benefits:
Nature of the Award:
1. State Level Award
For the best artisans in the handicraft sector:
First Prize: ₹15,000/-
Second Prize: ₹10,000/-
Third Prize: ₹7,000/-
For the best weavers in the handloom (cotton and woolen) sector:
First Prize: ₹15,000/-
Second Prize: ₹10,000/-
Third Prize: ₹7,000/-
2. District Level Award
For the best artisans in the handicraft sector:
First Prize: ₹6,000/-
Second Prize: ₹4,000/-
For the best weavers in the handloom (cotton and woolen) sector:
First Prize: ₹6,000/-
Second Prize: ₹4,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a registered artisan or weaver, or an industry registered as Handloom Weaver/Handicraftsman under the Directorate of Industries, Uttarakhand, or the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts/Handloom), Government of India.
   1. The applicant must be an individual artisan or weaver belonging to a registered handicraft or handloom cooperative society, or a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) within the state of Uttarakhand to be eligible for the award.
   1. The artisan’s/weaver’s cooperative society or institution must not be a loan defaulter with any department or bank.
   1. An artisan/weaver who has already received an award cannot apply again for the next three consecutive years.
Tribals Development Plan: Purchase of Tourist Taxi
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The “Purchase of Tourist Taxi” component forms part of the umbrella scheme “Tribals Development Plan”, launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. This sub-scheme aims to empower Scheduled Tribe (ST) families by providing financial assistance to purchase tourist taxis for self-employment in Goa’s growing tourism industry. It supports tribal households in transitioning from traditional occupations to sustainable livelihood opportunities through the transport sector. Eligible beneficiaries receive a subsidy of ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW) in addition to any applicable assistance under the Central Government’s Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY). The component is implemented through the District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) and the Directorate of Social Welfare, and applications are accepted offline at district and taluka-level offices.

Benefits:
For BPL families:
 A total subsidy of ₹25,000/-, comprising ₹10,000/- from the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) and ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW).
For non-BPL tribal families
 (with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-): A subsidy of ₹15,000/- from DSW.
The subsidy is a one-time financial assistance towards the cost of purchasing a tourist taxi for livelihood use.
Target Beneficiaries per Year:
 50 tribal households.
*The vehicle must be registered and operated as a tourist taxi under applicable transport regulations.
*The vehicle must be used solely for livelihood/self-employment by the beneficiary.
*The subsidy is non-recurring and can be availed only once per household.
*Misuse or transfer of vehicle ownership within the benefit period may lead to withdrawal or recall of the assistance.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities of Goa—Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
- The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant’s annual family income must be less than ₹1,20,000/-.
- The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
- The applicant’s family must fall under either:

(a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
(b) the non-BPL category with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-.

- The applicant must intend to use the vehicle for self-employment in the tourism/transport sector.
- The applicant must possess or obtain a valid driving licence and vehicle registration documents prior to benefit disbursal.
Promotion of Post-Harvest Management, Processing, and Value Addition of Aromatic Plant Produce to Farmers/Institutions/Groups in the State - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Promotion of Post-Harvest Management, Processing, and Value Addition of Aromatic Plant Produce to Farmers/Institutions/Groups in the State” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage and support farmers, institutions, and groups engaged in aromatic plant cultivation to establish post-harvest management and processing facilities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following support is provided:
A grant of up to ₹10 lakh is available for setting up necessary machinery, equipment, distillation units, etc., for drying, storage, and processing of aromatic plants. The grant is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at the rate of 75% in hilly areas and 50% in plain areas.
Establishment of distillation (processing) facilities to serve other farmers within the cluster.
Development of entrepreneurship among farmers.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a farmer, organization, or group belonging to Uttarakhand.
   1. The farmer, organization, or group must be registered with the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun.
   1. The cluster must have plants, machinery, and equipment as per the capacity and requirements of the aromatic cultivated area.
Quality Test Report - Centre for Aromatic Plants
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Quality Test Report” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide quality testing facilities at a subsidized rate to registered aromatic farmers, enabling them to obtain authentic quality reports for their produce or essential oils.

Benefits:
Under this initiative, farmers receive a 50% discount on the quality testing fee for their produce/essential oil. The quality test report enables farmers to obtain a fair market price for their oil.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The farmer must be engaged in the cultivation of aromatic plants.
   1. The farmer must be registered with the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun.
Training Classes In Veda/Devaram
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Training Classes in Veda/Devaram" was launched by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme offers specialized training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham. These subjects are required for divine worship/Poojas. The classes are conducted in various Saivaite and Vainavaite temples in the Puducherry region to provide instruction to eligible candidates. The instructing pandits (teachers) are provided an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month. Applications are collected by receiving them from some of the important temples of the Puducherry region.

Benefits:
Provision of training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham, which are required for divine worship/Poojas.
Instructing pandits are provided an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month.
The honorarium is given once every three months.
The honorarium is disbursed upon the pandits furnishing attendance particulars of the students who attended the Veda classes.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be an eligible candidate to receive the training.
- The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry.
- The applicant must know how to read, write, and speak Tamil fluently.
- The applicant must be interested in receiving specialized training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham.
Lakhpati Didi Yojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Lakhpati Didi Yojana” is implemented by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of India with the primary objective of improving the economic status of women and enabling them to become Lakhpatis. Under this initiative, the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand has committed to enabling 1.5 lakh women members to achieve the status of Lakhpati Didis by 2025. As part of the scheme, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has already recognized 40,270 women associated with self-help groups as Lakhpati Didis in 2022-23 and 52,729 women in 2023-24.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, to brand and market the products manufactured by self-help groups, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has established 17 Saras Centers, 2 state-level Uttara outlets, 24 Growth Centers, and 7 Millet Bakeries. Additionally, the groups’ products are sold at various Saras Melas, helping to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a woman associated with a self-help group.
   1. Women beneficiaries from hilly and plain areas, aged between 18 and 65 years, are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
Goa (Subsidy to Clay Idol Makers) Scheme
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “Goa (Subsidy to Clay Idol Makers) Scheme” was launched by the Department of Industries, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to revive the traditional Goan cottage industry of clay idol making and motivate local artisans by providing financial support through subsidies. It addresses the decline of this art form due to competition from cheaper alternatives such as Plaster of Paris and polyfibre. The scheme provides a subsidy of ₹100/- per idol and grants up to ₹15,000/- per artisan annually. The applicant must be a traditional clay idol maker registered with the Goa Handicrafts, Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (GHRSSIDC) and must produce idols within Goa. The scheme is implemented through GHRSSIDC, and applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
Subsidy of ₹100/- per clay idol made by registered artisans, with minimum idol size of 1 foot.
Maximum subsidy limit: ₹15,000/- per artisan per year.
Applicable only for idols actually produced and sold within the State of Goa.
Disbursement:
 Cheque in favour of the artisan after fund receipt from Government.
Availment:
 Beneficiaries must maintain sale records and provide proof of production and sale as prescribed.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a traditional clay idol maker or artisan from the State of Goa.
- The applicant must be registered with GHRSSIDC as a clay idol manufacturer.
- The applicant must personally manufacture idols within Goa; imported or traded idols are not eligible.
- The applicant must have a workshop or production unit within Goa for manufacturing idols such as Ganesh, Durga, Saraswati, or Mother Mary.
- The subsidy is applicable only for idols used for religious purposes (e.g., Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas) and not for decorative items.
- The applicant must maintain records of idols produced and sold, including size, price, buyer details, and sale date.
- The applicant must comply with physical inspection by GHRSSIDC officials.
Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated With Gallantry Decorations
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The “Grants-in-aid and Monthly Grants to Soldiers Decorated With Gallantry Decorations” scheme was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to honor and support soldiers and ex-servicemen who have been conferred with gallantry awards for their acts of bravery and distinguished service.

Benefits:
One-Time Grant Assistance:
Depending on the category of the gallantry award, a one-time grant ranging from ₹20,00,000 to ₹12,000 is provided to the awardee.
Monthly Allowance:
Soldiers or ex-servicemen receive a monthly allowance between ₹5,000 and ₹1,500, based on the class of gallantry decoration received.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a serving or retired soldier/ex-serviceman who has received a Gallantry Award recognized by the President’s Secretariat.
E-Rickshaw Kalyan Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “E-Rickshaw Kalyan Yojana” was launched by the Cooperative Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment among unemployed youth in the state by providing affordable loans for the purchase of e-rickshaws, thereby enhancing their livelihoods.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, loans are provided to unemployed youth for the purchase of e-rickshaws at an annual interest rate of 9%. Additionally, under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, savings account holders receive an insurance cover of ₹2.00 lakh for an annual premium of ₹12/-. 
Beneficiaries aged between 18 and 50 can also avail benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana by paying a premium of ₹330/- through their savings accounts.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant should be currently unemployed.
- The applicant must possess a valid driving license.
- The applicant must not be more than 55 years of age.
National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana - Pink Ration Card) - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “National Food Security Scheme (Antyodaya Anna Yojana – Pink Ration Card)” is implemented by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies &amp; Consumer Affairs, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to ensure food security for the poorest and most vulnerable families by providing them with subsidized food grains under the Antyodaya category in the state.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, each Pink Ration Card holder receives 35 kg of food grains (13.30 kg of wheat at ₹2.00 per kg and 21.70 kg of rice at ₹3.00 per kg) along with 1 kg of sugar at ₹13.50 per kg. 
At present, from 1 January 2023, food grains are being distributed free of cost to all ration card holders in the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must belong to the Antyodaya category of the state.
   1. The following families/persons are eligible under the Antyodaya category:


  - Families in which any member is eligible for a disability pension and the total monthly family income is less than ₹4,000/-.
  - BPL families.
  - Individuals infected with HIV.