pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Mukhyamantri Mahalakshmi Kit Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mukhyamantri Mahalakshmi Kit Yojana&quot; has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment &amp; Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the health and well-being of both mothers and their newborn girl children by providing essential item kits after the institutional delivery of pregnant women registered at an Anganwadi Centre.

Benefits:
In the state, after the institutional delivery of a pregnant woman, the following benefits will be provided:
The woman will receive one Mahalakshmi kit for the birth of each of her first two girl children.
In the case of twins, the woman will be given one Mahalakshmi kit, and each child will receive a separate Mahalakshmi kit.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman registered with an Anganwadi Centre and eligible to receive a Mahalakshmi Kit after delivery.
   1. The beneficiary must not be an income tax payer.
Provision of Sports Kits to Players Participating at the National Level
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Provision of Sports Kits to Players Participating at the National Level” was introduced by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support athletes representing the state in various sports disciplines at the national level by providing them with sports kits.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, sports kits are provided through sports associations to players and team members participating in various sports disciplines at the national level across different age groups. 
Approximately 1,000 players benefit from the scheme annually.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a player or a member of a team representing Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant or their team must be participating in national-level sports competitions.
One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals” is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/annuity is provided to serving or ex-servicemen who have been conferred with the “Gallantry Medal Award.” In the event of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the grant is extended to the eligible family members or dependents.

Benefits:
A one time grant of maximum of ₹50,00,000/- and minimum ₹4,00,000/- is given.
Annual financial assistance of a maximum of ₹3,00,000/- and a minimum of ₹40,000/- is given.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant should be a serving soldier, an ex-serviceman, or in the event of martyrdom/death of the soldier, an eligible dependent.
   1. The soldier must have been conferred with a “Gallantry Medal Award.”
   1. In case of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the following dependents are eligible to apply:


  - Veer Nari (lifelong or until remarriage)
  - Son (up to 25 years of age) / Daughter (till marriage)
  - Parents
  - Unmarried sisters
  - Brother (up to 25 years of age)
One-Time Grant Money to Soldiers Conferred with Vishisht Seva Medal Award
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “One-Time Grant to Soldiers Conferred with the Vishisht Seva Medal Award” is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/grant is provided to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state who have been conferred with the &#39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award&#39;.

Benefits:
A one-time grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- is given to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a serving soldier or an ex-serviceman of the state who has been conferred with the &#39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award&#39;.
Housing Assistance Grant
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Housing Assistance Grant&quot; scheme is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.

Benefits:
A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be either:

- A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or
- A war-disabled retired soldier.

3. The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair.
Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Mukhyamantri Mahila Poshan Yojana&quot; has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment &amp; Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the health of pregnant and lactating women by providing nutritional food such as eggs twice a week and dates twice a week at Anganwadi Centres.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, pregnant and lactating women are provided eggs two days a week and dates two days a week. Dates are given to those registered women who do not consume eggs.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman.
Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand, launched the "Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Scheduled Caste)" scheme. It aims to promote self-employment and income generation among Scheduled Caste individuals by supporting small businesses and livelihood projects. Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of bank loans, margin money, and grants is provided to the beneficiaries for projects ranging from ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Project Cost Limit: ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/-
Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost
Margin Money: 30% of the project cost (payable with applicable interest over 60 monthly installments)
Grant: Maximum of ₹10,000/-
Beneficiary Contribution:
No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/-
10% contribution for project cost between ₹1,01,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 50 years.
1. The applicant’s annual income must not exceed ₹1,05,600/- for rural areas and ₹1,29,840/- for urban areas.
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme (Junior Level)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Protsahan Scholarship Scheme (Junior Level)” is implemented by the Secondary Education Department under the Department of Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote academic excellence among students entering Classes 6, 7, and 8 by providing financial assistance to meritorious students, based on their performance in a competitive examination conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship:
For Class 6th Students: 
₹600/- per month for 1 year.
For Class 7th Students: 
₹700/- per month for 1 year.
For Class 8th Students:
 ₹800/- per month for 1 year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student must have passed Class 5 (institutional) from a Government School or Government-aided private school of the state (excluding Central and Residential schools) and must be studying in Class 6.
   1. The applicant must qualify in the competitive examination conducted by SCERT, Uttarakhand.
   1. Based on the examination results, a student securing a position in the top 10% of the total participants will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
   1. The selected student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance and secure at least 60% marks in Classes 6 and 7. For SC/ST students, a relaxation of 5% is provided in both marks and attendance requirements.
   1. There is no income criterion for the parents/guardians of the student under this scholarship.
   1. A student cannot avail double benefits under multiple state scholarship schemes.
Smt. Bimla Rani Memorial Award (B.Sc. Ag., B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.H.Sc. & B.F.Sc.)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Smt. Bimla Rani Memorial Award (B.Sc. Ag., B.V.Sc. &amp; A.H., B.H.Sc. &amp; B.F.Sc.)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and encourage meritorious students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. &amp; A.H.), Bachelor of Home Science (B.H.Sc.), and Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) courses.

Benefits:
Award Amount:
 ₹12,000/- per year. 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. &amp; A.H.), Bachelor of Home Science (B.H.Sc.), or Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award amount is granted for a duration of one year only.
Smt. Uma Gupta Fellowship for M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Smt. Uma Gupta Fellowship for M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics &amp; Plant Breeding) Students” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and encourage meritorious students pursuing the M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics &amp; Plant Breeding) course by offering a fellowship for three semesters, thereby reducing their economic burden.

Benefits:
Amount of Fellowship:
 ₹1,000/- per month (For three semesters only).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics &amp; Plant Breeding) course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The fellowship is awarded for a duration of three semesters only.
Dr. A.N. Mukhopadhyay Gold Medal Award (B.Sc. Agriculture - Final Year Student)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Dr. A.N. Mukhopadhyay Gold Medal Award (B.Sc. Agriculture - Final Year Student)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage meritorious students pursuing a B.Sc. Agriculture course in their final year of study, thereby recognizing their academic excellence and providing financial support to reduce their burden.

Benefits:
Award Amount:
 ₹25,000/- per year per student. 


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the final year of the B.Sc. Agriculture course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award is granted for a duration of one year only.
Free Legal Aid under the Legal Services Authority Act 1987
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Free Legal Aid under the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital, under the Department of Law, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free legal aid to all eligible persons in Uttarakhand who intend to file a case, have already filed a case, or need to defend a case under the provisions of the Legal Services Authority Act, 1987.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, eligible persons who intend to file a case, have already filed a case, or need to defend a case shall be entitled to receive free legal services from the State Authority, the High Court Legal Services Committee, the District Legal Services Authority, or the Taluk Legal Services Committee, as the case may be under the Act.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand state.
1. The following persons shall be eligible for free legal aid:


- All citizens belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- Persons subjected to human trafficking, abuse, or forced labour, as defined under Article 23 of the Constitution of India.
- All women and children.
- All persons with disabilities and persons with mental illness.
- Persons affected by natural calamities or disasters, including mass destruction, caste violence, caste atrocities, floods, earthquakes, industrial disasters, etc.
- All workers employed in the industrial sector.
- All persons detained in jail, prison, protection homes, juvenile homes, psychiatric hospitals, or nursing homes.
- Ex-servicemen.
- Persons belonging to the transgender community.
- Senior citizens.
- Persons infected with HIV/AIDS.
- All other persons whose annual income from all sources is less than ₹3,00,000/-.

> _Note: There is no income limit for persons mentioned in serial numbers 1 to 11._
State Millet Mission
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “State Millet Mission” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote millet cultivation, ensure fair prices for farmers, and strengthen food security in the state. The mission seeks to support farmers, particularly in mountain districts, by procuring millet crops like Mandua and Jhangora at the minimum support price through cooperative groups.

Benefits:
Under the mission, in the first phase, 16,820 metric tonnes of Mandua and Jhangora are being purchased from farmers’ fields at the minimum support price through cooperative groups by the Cooperative Department.
Under the National Food Security Act, the Government of India will distribute 1 kilogram per month through the Public Distribution System (ration card) via the Food and Supplies Department in four districts: Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, Nainital, and Dehradun. Farmers’ groups, LCs/LCFs, or PACS at established procurement centers are free to offer Mandua for sale. To encourage participation, an incentive of ₹150/- per quintal is provided.
Once the PACS accepts the millet crops from the groups, payment will be made through RTGS/NEFT within a maximum of 72 hours.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All farmers from the mountain districts of Uttarakhand are eligible.
Deserted Women Pension Scheme
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The &quot;Deserted Women Pension Scheme&quot; has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to deserted married women, mentally ill deserted husbands or wives, and destitute unmarried women above 40 years of age residing in the state.

Benefits:
Pension Amount:
 ₹1,200/- per month.
For Mentally Disabled ill Husband/Wife:
 ₹1,400/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. The applicant should fall into one of the following categories:


- An abandoned/deserted married woman, or
- A mentally ill deserted husband or wife, or
- A destitute unmarried woman aged above 40 years.

***For abandoned/deserted married women:***

- Marriage duration must be more than 1 year.
- Husband must have been missing/absent for more than 1 year or must have deserted her.
- A self-declaration regarding desertion must be certified by the Gram Pradhan/Ward Member.

***For mentally ill deserted husbands/wives:***

- Must submit a disability certificate from a government hospital certifying the inability to earn a livelihood due to mental disability.

***For destitute unmarried women:***

- Must be above 40 years of age.
- Pension will be discontinued if the woman gets married.
Samudayik Sahbhagita
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The ‘Samudayik Sahbhagita’ scheme, under the Samagra Shiksha Programme, is implemented by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote public participation in education by forming SMC/SMDC in all government schools to actively engage the community in educational activities.

Benefits:
SMC/SMDC are formed in all government schools to actively involve the community in education.
The scheme provides awards and certificates of appreciation to community members who demonstrate excellence in the field of education.
The Sapno Ki Udaan program promotes innovative and outstanding work in education to the public.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The members of the local community shall be eligible under this scheme.
1. SMC/SMDC are formed in all government schools to actively involve the community in education.
1. The regular training programs for SMC/SMDC members are conducted by the DIET.
1. Under Samudayik Sahbhagita, outstanding and innovative work in the field of education is promoted through documentary films, banners, flexes, and radio broadcasts.
Allotment of Shops in Kisan Bazaar
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Allotment of Shops in Kisan Bazaar” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to facilitate trade in products other than agricultural produce by providing commercial shops in Kisan Bazaars.

Benefits:
The scheme facilitates trade in products other than agricultural produce by allotting shops in the Kisan Bazaars to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
Anganwadi Workers Welfare Fund
Category: Women and Child, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Anganwadi Workers Welfare Fund&quot; was launched by the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Anganwadi workers/mini workers/assistants of the state upon attaining the superannuation age of 60 years.

Benefits:
A minimum amount of ₹30,000/- will be provided.
Upon completing 20 years of service, ₹1,30,000/- will be provided.
Note
: There is a provision for a 5% annual increase on the deposited amount.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be an Anganwadi woman worker/mini worker/assistant working on an honorarium basis.
1. The applicant must have completed 60 years of age.
Umbrella Assistance Scheme (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Umbrella Assistance Scheme” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free umbrellas to registered construction workers to protect them from rain and sunlight.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, an umbrella will be provided to registered construction workers to protect them from rain and sunlight.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Free Blood to Patients - Uttarakhand
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Free Blood to Patients” is an initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to ensure the availability of blood free of cost to all patients admitted in government hospitals across the state.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, free blood is provided to all patients admitted to government hospitals.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. All patients admitted to government hospitals in Uttarakhand who require blood are eligible.
Disability Pension (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Disability Pension” scheme is implemented by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCWWB) under the Labour Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have become permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, accidents, etc.

Benefits:
Pension Amount:
   ₹1,000/- per month
One-time Ex-gratia Amount:
   ₹40,000/-


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who has become permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, accident, etc.
Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award” has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, aims to promote social harmony and discourage caste and religious discrimination. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to married couples where, in the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste, and in the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses belong to different religions.

Benefits:
The married couple is jointly provided with a financial amount of ₹50,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must a married couple who has entered into either an inter-caste or an inter-religious marriage.
1. In the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse must belong to a Scheduled Caste.
1. In the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses must belong to different religions.
Grant for the Marriage of Daughter of Destitute Widow
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Grant for the Marriage of Daughters of Destitute Widow&quot; has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the marriage of up to two daughters of destitute widows who are receiving widow pension from the State Government.

Benefits:
Grant Amount:
 ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a destitute widow.
1. The widow must be receiving widow pension.
1. The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
1. At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years.
1. At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years.
1. The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.

**Note:** The Social Welfare Department verifies whether the widow is receiving widow pension or not.
Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana” was launched by the Department of Dairy Development, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to empower rural women in Uttarakhand by promoting their active participation in the dairy sector through Women Milk Producers Cooperative Societies, enhancing milk production, and providing training, incentives, and awareness programs for sustainable livelihood development.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, by providing adequate resources to rural women through Women Milk Producers Cooperative Societies at the village level, their direct participation in the state’s economy is encouraged, making them socially and economically self-reliant. 
The scheme also organizes various training, incentive, and awareness programs for women members to increase milk production. These include training programs for secretaries and management committee members, women encouragement and motivational programs, seminars on clean milk procurement, and special women-focused seminars on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Under the women incentive program to increase milk procurement, first, second, and third prizes are awarded to the women milk producers who supply the maximum milk in the district.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a woman interested in the milk procurement business sector.
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension” is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the adoption of modern and scientific farming practices among farmers across the state through continuous training, practical demonstrations, and exposure visits.

Benefits:
Farmers are periodically trained in modern agricultural practices. Agricultural exhibitions, fairs, and farmer seminars are organized, and farmers are also taken on exposure visits to enhance their knowledge and skills. Additionally, farmer–scientist interactions are conducted to facilitate the exchange of ideas and innovations.
Farm School:
 Free seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals are provided to farmers for demonstration purposes, and training is imparted to a group of 30 farmers at each Farm School.
Progressive farmers who demonstrate excellence and innovation in agriculture are recognized and rewarded. Along with a certificate, the following cash awards are given:
Block Level: ₹10,000 – Kisan Shri
District Level: ₹25,000 – Kisan Bhushan
State Level: ₹50,000 – Kisan Ratna


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a farmer.
   1. The farmer must have cultivable land.
   1. The farmer’s name must be duly registered in the relevant land records.
Development and Dissemination of e-Content
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Development and Dissemination of e-Content” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free, high-quality e-learning materials to students of classes 9 to 12, covering subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, etc. in collaboration with reputed ed-tech platforms.

Benefits:
The high-quality e-learning materials from online education providers (platforms such as Byju's and Vedantu) are made available to students of classes 9 to 12 through free bilingual online and offline lectures in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student from Uttarakhand.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana - Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote organic farming among Uttarakhand farmers by providing financial support for purchasing organic inputs.

Benefits:
This scheme promotes organic farming by providing farmers with an incentive of ₹9,000/- per hectare for purchasing organic inputs such as seeds, compost, green manure, biofertilizers, biopesticides, neem oil, PROM, Burmese compost, waste decomposers, and other materials required for organic farming.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
1. The farmer must own agricultural land within the state.
1. The farmer’s name must be recorded in the land revenue records.
Flower Area Expansion
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Flower Area Expansion” scheme is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote and expand flower cultivation by providing cultivators in Uttarakhand access to quality flower planting material at a subsidized cost, thereby increasing flower production and enhancing farmers’ income.

Benefits:
To encourage flower production, flower planting material (bulbs, plants, and seeds) is provided to cultivators at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, applicable for a maximum area of 4 hectares, as follows:
For open flowers, planting material worth up to ₹20,000/- per hectare is provided.
For stalked flowers, planting material worth up to ₹50,000/- per hectare is provided.
For bulbous flowers, planting material worth up to ₹75,000/- per hectare is provided.
(For example, if 1 kg of marigold seeds costs ₹200/-, the cultivator pays ₹100/- at the Horticulture Mobile team Center, while the government provides a subsidy of ₹100/-, allowing the cultivator to obtain the seeds for ₹100/-.)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
Fruit Area Expansion
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Fruit Area Expansion” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to increase fruit production by encouraging farmers to establish new orchards, providing fruit plants at a 50% subsidy to support the expansion of fruit cultivation across Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Increasing production by establishing new orchards. 
Fruit plants are provided at a subsidy of 50% of the total cost.
For developing orchards, fruit plants such as mango, guava, pomegranate, apple, litchi, plum, peach, apricot, walnut, citrus, malta, kiwi, dragon fruit, etc., are provided to farmers. (For example, if a walnut plant costs ₹400/-, the farmer has to deposit ₹200/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre, and the government bears the remaining ₹200/- as subsidy, so the farmer receives the plant for ₹200/-.)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
1. If the farmer owns land, the maximum land allowed per beneficiary is 4 hectares and the minimum land allowed is 0.02 hectares.
1. The maximum land area allowed under the scheme is 4 hectares.
Merit Scholarship (Top 3 UG Students)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Merit Scholarship (Top 3 UG Students)” scheme is implemented by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to recognize and support academically outstanding undergraduate students by providing monthly financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students in their 3rd year of Medical and 4th year of Veterinary undergraduate (UG) programs.

Benefits:
Rate of Scholarship:
 ₹800/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the 3rd year of the Medical or 4th year of the Veterinary undergraduate (UG) program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Adolescent Girls Nutrition
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Adolescent Girls Nutrition” scheme is a component of the &quot;Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)&quot; scheme, introduced by the Department of Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to enhance nutritional support for all adolescent girls aged 15 -19 years across the state. However, in the 10 Aspirational Districts, the coverage is limited to girls aged 18 - 19 years. The scheme has been implemented for a five-year period, commencing from FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28.

Benefits:
Supplementary Nutrition: 
Since adolescence is a period of growth spurt, nutritional requirement during the period is at its peak. Nutritional interventions at this stage would help in ensuring proper growth, addressing anaemia and ensure better outcomes during pregnancy and childbirth at a later stage.
Daily Ration Cost: 
₹9.50/- per beneficiary per day for 300 days a year.
Weekly Nutrition Supplements for Adolescent Girls (15-19 years):
 The following items as Take Home Ration (THR) will be given to the Adolescent Girls (15-19 years) under this scheme for 300 days per year.
Sl. No
Type of Take Home Ration
Monthly Quantity
1
Eggs
16 Pieces
2
Roasted Chana
1.5 kg
3
Paushtik Bhel (Bengal Gram or Chana is to be roasted and mixed in the Bhel or Mudhi)
1.0 kg
Date of delivery: 
All items will be provided to the beneficiaries at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) on the 1st of every month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
   1. The beneficiary must be an adolescent girl.
   1. In the 10 Aspirational districts (Bolangir, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Rayagada), girls aged 18-19 years shall be included under the MSPY scheme as the adolescent girls in the 14 -18 years category are enrolled in the Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG) of Government of India.
   1. In the Non-Aspirational districts, all Adolescent Girls (15 -19 years) in the service area of the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) shall be provided with Take Home Ration under MSPY.
   1. Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) will prepare a line listing of the Adolescent girls (15 -19 years) in the service area and enroll the girls under the Programme.
Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana: Kishori Mela
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The “Kishori Mela” is an initiative under the &quot;Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY)&quot; scheme, introduced by the Department of Women &amp; Child Development, Government of Odisha. The initiative aims to make Kishori Diwas more engaging and eventful. Any Saturday in the month of January may be celebrated as “Kishori Mela”, with increased participation and a range of activities for all adolescent girls aged 15 - 19 years.
The key objective of observing Kishori Mela is:

  - To reach out to the adolescent girls with varied health &amp; nutrition services.
  - Create community level nutrition champions who with proper stimulus and motivation, may be effectively used as protagonists.
  - Act as a platform for showcasing the talent of the girls. Their potential needs to be tapped and leveraged for propagating and taking ahead the messages to their own peer groups as well as to key stakeholders.

Benefits:
The following activities may be undertaken during the event:
Administration of weekly IFA tablet and egg.
Screening of nutritionally at-risk adolescent girls (BMI checkup).
Screening for anaemia status (haemoglobin testing).
Counselling and referrals. The One Stop Centre Counsellors & State Social Welfare Board Counsellors maybe roped in for the purpose alongwith Health Counsellors.
IEC/SBCC activities through Tiki mausi and Kishori resources.
Identification of girls & boys for linkage with skill development programmes.
Cultural Programmes/ Speaking events/ Exhibitions by both adolescent girls & boys.
Boys & men to be encouraged to come forward, support & participate in the event. This is highly desirable under the Departments initiative of roping in men & boys to come forward to fight against malnutrition (# menstreaming).
The event shall also be utilized for generation of Aadhaar numbers/ opening of bank accounts/ generation of birth certificates.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.
   1. The beneficiary must be an adolescent girl aged between 15 and 19 years.
Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Grant for Marriage of the Daughter of a Scheduled Caste Individual&quot; has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste families to help cover the marriage expenses of up to two daughters.

Benefits:
Grant Amount:
 ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.


Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2.	The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
3.	The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
4.	At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years.
5.	At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years.
6.	The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Training of Tribal Trainees - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Training of Tribal Trainees” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide training to Scheduled Tribe individuals involved in inland fisheries to enhance their capacity and skill set. The training is conducted at tribal area training centres run by the Fisheries Department, located in Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai.
> **Objectives:**


- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in freshwater bodies.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds, and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits:
A trainee is paid a scholarship of ₹2,000/- per month for three months, amounting to a total of ₹6,000/-.
Training Details
Duration:
 3 months
Location: 
Tribal area training centers run by the Fisheries Department at Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai.
Conditions for Receiving Benefits:
 A trainee is eligible for the scholarship only if they maintain a minimum of 60% attendance during the training period.
Validity:
 The benefit is available once in a lifetime for each eligible trainee.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be Individuals/societies/self-help groups/associations/reservoir monopolies/private units, etc., involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
1. The applicant must be from the Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant must be above 18 years.
1. The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
Manav Garima Yojana DCW (Minority)
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The "Manav Garima Yojana DCW (Minority)" scheme is launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. It aims to help minority community members start their own small businesses and live a dignified life through self-employment. Through this scheme, business tool kits are provided to minority beneficiaries so that they can undertake various small-scale business activities.

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 minority community.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must belong to the minority community.
- The applicant’s family annual income should be ₹ 6,00,000/- or less in general.
Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Himachal Pradesh

Details:
The scheme “Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level” was started by the Department of Technical Education, Himachal Pradesh. The objective of awarding this scholarship is two-fold, firstly to improve the quality of training by attracting promising trainees belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes, who otherwise would not be in a position to pursue training due to financial constraints and secondly to popularize technical training among these categories, so as to make them able to earn their livelihood respectably and honourably.

Benefits:
The scholarships shall be paid at the rate of ₹250/- per month per trainee subject to the condition that the corresponding decrease shall be affected in the rate of scholarship if the trainees receive a stipend from any other department of the Government or any organization.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Class (OBC) as notified by the Himachal Pradesh State Government.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide Himachali.
1. The applicant should be studying in a Government or Government-recognized Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) or I.T.I. for Women in Himachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be pursuing technical training and require financial assistance to continue the course.
Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons: Marriage Incentives & Support
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The scheme &quot;Marriage Incentives &amp; Support&quot; is a component of the “Rehabilitation of Cured Leprosy Persons” scheme, implemented by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the Cured Leprosy Persons who face social and economic challenges in arranging marriages for their daughters.

Benefits:
Financial Support: 
A one-time grant of up to ₹50,000/- for the marriage of daughters of Cured Leprosy Persons.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant is a bonafide resident of Odisha.
- The applicant should be a Cured Leprosy Person.
- The applicant’s daughter should be unmarried.
Car Loan Scheme
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Car Loan Scheme" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist the employees of the Government of Puducherry & Employees of the Government of Puducherry undertaking for the purchase of a new car for personal use. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Loan Limit:
 70% of the cost of the vehicle.
Security:
 Immovable property situated in the UT of Puducherry to the extent of 100% of the loan amount.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to the employees of the Government of Puducherry & Employees of the Government of Puducherry undertaking.
Additional Subsidy to Establish Tourism Projects in Distant and New Ulterior Areas
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Additional Subsidy to Establish Tourism Projects in Distant and New Ulterior Areas" was launched by the Tourism Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to promote the development of tourism infrastructure in remote, accessible, and less developed regions of the state by offering enhanced financial incentives. The scheme provides an additional 5% Capital Investment Subsidy on top of standard policy rates, removes the maximum ceiling on subsidy amounts, and significantly relaxes the minimum investment and room count requirements for eligible projects. The applicant must establish a tourism project in a location specifically classified as a "distant" or "ulterior" area by the Tourism Department. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, and applications for this scheme are accepted through the state's investment portal.

Benefits:
Additional Subsidy:
 An additional 5% Capital Investment Subsidy is provided on top of the standard subsidy percentage applicable to the project.
No Cap on Subsidy:
 There is no upper limit (ceiling) on the maximum amount of capital subsidy that can be claimed under this scheme.
Reduced Investment Requirement:
 The minimum capital investment limit required to be eligible is reduced to 50% of the prescribed limit mentioned in the Tourism Policy for the specific project type.
Reduced Capacity Requirement:
 The ceiling for the number of rooms required is reduced to 50% of the standard requirement mentioned in the Tourism Policy.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must establish a Tourism Project (e.g., Hotel, Resort, etc.) as defined in the Tourism Policy.
- The applicant must locate the project in an area classified as "distant" or "new ulterior" by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Tourism Department.
- The applicant must meet a minimum investment limit of at least 50% of the prescribed limit mentioned in the standard Tourism Policy for that project category.
- The applicant must ensure the project meets at least 50% of the room capacity ceiling prescribed in the standard Tourism Policy.
- The applicant must ensure the project is established and operationalized during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy.