pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Disabled)
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The "Livelihood Opportunity Promotion Scheme (Disabled)" scheme was launched by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to empower persons with disabilities by providing financial assistance for sustainable self-employment and livelihood generation. Under this scheme, the beneficiaries are supported with a mix of grants, subsidized loans, and margin money for term loans, shop construction, and bank-linked enterprises.

Benefits:
Term Loan Scheme:
Project Cost: ₹75,000/-
Grant: 20% or ₹10,000/-, whichever is less
Term Loan: ₹65,000/- at 6% annual interest rate
Shop Construction Scheme:
Project Cost: ₹50,000/-
Grant: 20% or ₹10,000/-, whichever is less
Margin Money Loan: ₹40,000/- at 4% annual interest rate, repayable in 60 monthly installments
Margin Money Loan Scheme for Bank Supported Loan:
Project Cost: Up to ₹2,00,000/-
Grant: 20%, maximum of ₹10,000/-
Margin Money: 25% of the project cost at 4% annual interest rate, repayable in 36 monthly installments

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must possess a minimum of 40% disability. 
1. The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000 in urban areas and ₹1,60,000/- in rural areas.
1. The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 50 years.
Award Scheme for Candidates Selected in NDA, IMA, OTA, INA, IAF
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Award Scheme for Candidates Selected in NDA, IMA, OTA, INA, IAF” was introduced by the Higher Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. This scheme aims to recognize and reward candidates from Uttarakhand who have been selected for service at premier defence academies such as NDA, IMA, OTA, INA, and IAF.

Benefits:
Award Amount:
  ₹50,000/- per candidate


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The candidate must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The candidate should have been selected for service at one of the premier defence academies, such as National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) or Indian Air Force (IAF).
   1. The applicant must either be currently undergoing training at the respective academy or have been formally inducted into the defence service.
   1. The candidate must have successfully completed the relevant training and course.
Organization of Multi-Purpose Camps/ Public Awareness Camps/ Medical Camps/Legal Service Camps
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The Scheme “Organization of Multi-Purpose Camps/ Public Awareness Camps/ Medical Camps/L egal Service Camps” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital under the Department of Law, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to organize camps and awareness programs across urban and rural areas to inform and empower vulnerable groups such as women, children, senior citizens, workers in the unorganized sector, persons with disabilities, acid attack survivors and victims of trafficking about their legal rights.

Benefits:
For the effective implementation of public welfare schemes of the Hon’ble National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), New Delhi, the District Legal Services Authorities, Tehsil Legal Services Committees, and the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority also organize multi-purpose camps, awareness programs, debate competitions, painting competitions, and essay competitions across urban areas and remote rural regions.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Individuals, women, and children from all walks of life particularly workers in the unorganized sector, persons with mental illness or disabilities, acid attack survivors, senior citizens, and victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation are provided information about their legal rights.
   1. Multi-purpose camps are also organized to support the effective implementation of poverty alleviation schemes.
   1. These camps are conducted in the presence of representatives from all departments.
Mukhyamantri Kaushal Unnayan and Vaishvik Rojgar Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Mukhyamantri Kaushal Unnayan and Vaishvik Rojgar Yojana” was launched by the Department of Skill Development and Employment, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide skill upgradation training along with country-specific training to the youth of the state, enabling them to secure employment opportunities abroad.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, youth of Uttarakhand are provided with skill upgradation training in various domains such as language, culture, work ethics, nursing, and hospitality, along with country-specific training. 
The training is provided as per the demand of foreign employers to enable the youth to secure suitable service and job opportunities abroad.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a youth of Uttarakhand.
Operation/implementation of Vidhik Seva Rath
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Operation/Implementation of Vidhik Seva Rath” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital, under the Department of Law, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to spread legal awareness and provide information about welfare schemes to people in both urban and remote rural areas, ensuring that citizens are informed about their rights and available government benefits.

Benefits:
Under the public awareness programme, the mobile van of the State Legal Services Authority, "Vidhik Seva Rath", is sent to visit every urban area and remote rural areas of two to three districts every month and various welfare schemes run by the central and state government are shown through films. 
The book "Saral Kanooni Gyan Mala" published on various subjects is distributed free of cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. All residents of the areas visited by the van can benefit from these programs. The team members assigned to the tour inform the public about the schemes using a projector installed in the &quot;Vidhik Seva Rath&quot;.
Scholarship to Poor Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Scholarship to Poor Students” is implemented by Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar, under the Department of Sanskrit Education, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, one student from each undergraduate and postgraduate class at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University is awarded a scholarship equal to the tuition fee of their respective class.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
1. The student must be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University.
1. The student must have the lowest annual family income among all students in the same course, class, or subject.
Uttarakhand Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Offences and Other Crimes, 2020
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Uttarakhand Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Offences and Other Crimes, 2020” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital, under the Department of Law, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and compensation to women victims and survivors of sexual offences, as well as other women victims of crime in the state.

Benefits:
Women victims of crime are provided financial assistance/compensation ranging from a minimum of ₹3 lakh to a maximum of ₹10 lakh.
Upon receipt of an application for compensation, the State/District Legal Services Authority may pass an order to provide immediate first aid or medical benefits free of cost to the victim/dependent, or an immediate relief amount of ₹5,000/- or ₹10,000/-, as required. This amount shall be disbursed immediately by the Member-Secretary, State Legal Services Authority or District Legal Services Authority.
If a woman is a victim of sexual violence or an acid attack and is covered under more than one offence, she will be entitled to receive a consolidated amount of compensation.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. All women of the state/their dependents, who are victims of gang rape, rape, unnatural sexual assault, pregnancy due to rape, abortion or loss of fertility resulting from violence, loss of life, disability, physical or mental injury requiring rehabilitation, burns, or acid attacks, will be eligible to receive compensation under the scheme.
Shri Varun Panwar Memorial Award for B.Sc. Agriculture (2nd Year, 3rd Year, and 4th Year) Students
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Shri Varun Panwar Memorial Award for B.Sc. Agriculture (2nd Year, 3rd Year, and 4th Year) 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 encourage B.Sc. Agriculture students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study by awarding them a cash prize for their academic excellence.

Benefits:
Award Amount: ₹10,000/- per year
Number of Awards: One award for each class
2nd Year: 1 student
3rd Year: 1 student
4th Year: 1 student


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Agriculture program and be in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award is granted for a duration of one year only.
Dr. Dhyanpal Singh Memorial Award (for Final-Year Undergraduate Students of All Colleges)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Dr. Dhyanpal Singh Memorial Award (for Final-Year Undergraduate Students of All Colleges)” 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 support and encourage meritorious students in their final year of undergraduate studies by reducing financial burdens.

Benefits:
The selected students will receive an amount of ₹30,000/- per year in their final year of undergraduate.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award amount is provided once per year.
Financial Assistance for Purchase or Construction of House (UKBOCWWB)
Category: Housing & Shelter
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Financial Assistance for Purchase or Construction of House” 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 loans to registered construction workers for the purchase or construction of a house at a minimal interest rate.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, registered construction workers are eligible to receive an advance loan amount of up to ₹50,000/- for the purchase or construction of a house, subject to the conditions specified by the Board.
Interest of at least 5% per annum is applicable on this loan.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. To avail an advance loan for the purchase or construction of a house, the worker must have been a member of the fund for at least five years and should have a minimum of 15 years remaining until superannuation/retirement age.
Maintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth
Category: Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Maintenance Grant for Children with Disabilities from Birth” has been implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to provide financial assistance to parents or guardians for caring for their children below 18 years of age with more than 40% disability.

Benefits:
 ₹700/- per month is provided to parents or guardians for caring for their children.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be the parent or guardian of a child with more than 40% disability.
- The child must be below 18 years of age.
- The family’s monthly income must be less than ₹4,000/- or the family must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers” was launched by the Department of Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of sugarcane farmers by providing free training and information on advanced and modern sugarcane cultivation techniques.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, information and training on advanced and modern sugarcane farming practices are provided to farmers free of cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer associated with a sugar mill area or a member of a cooperative society.
Appointment of Contract Sports Coaches
Category: Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Appointment of Contract Sports Coaches” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to appoint sports coaches on a contract basis to ensure the smooth functioning of local training camps for various sports across the state.

Benefits:
Every year, around 250 coaches benefit from these training camps and gain employment.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a sportsperson or a coach from Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be between 21 and 70 years of age.
   1. The applicant must possess the relevant educational and sports qualifications.
   1. The sports coach is not required to be a domicile or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
Grant for Purchase and Repair of Various Assistive Devices/Equipment for Persons with Disabilities
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Grant for Purchase and Repair of Various Assistive Devices/Equipment for Persons with Disabilities” has been implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to enhance the mobility and functional independence of persons with disabilities by providing financial assistance for the purchase and repair of essential assistive devices. Under this scheme, a grant of up to ₹3,500/- (maximum ₹7,000/- in special cases) is provided for the purchase of individual aids and ₹500 for the repair of prosthetic limbs and assistive equipment.

Benefits:
Grant Amount:
₹50/- to ₹3,500/- for the purchase of assistive devices (maximum ₹7,000/- in special cases).
₹500/- for repair of artificial limbs and assistive equipment.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
1. The applicant should have a minimum disability of 40%.
1. In the case of a minor beneficiary, the monthly income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹4,000/-.
1. The applicant should have a medical recommendation from a Government Medical Officer or specialist recommending the device or its repair.
Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to traditional women workers whose primary occupation is handloom weaving, spinning, or related weaving activities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, for providing handloom / pantloom / frameloom and other related tools and equipment to selected women workers, 90% of the total cost (up to a maximum of ₹25,000/-) will be borne by the department, while the remaining 10% will be contributed by the beneficiary herself.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a woman worker who belong to a family whose ancestral occupation is weaving, spinning, knitting, or allied handloom activities.
   1. Preference will be given to women workers who have experience in the handloom sector but are unable to carry out weaving work due to the unavailability of a loom.
   1. The woman worker must be registered with the Government of India or Government of Uttarakhand.
State Government-Run Old Age and Infirm Homes
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “State Government-Run Old Age and Infirm Homes” scheme has been launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide shelter and essential care to destitute elderly residents of the state. Under this scheme, senior citizens are provided free accommodation, meals, clothing, and healthcare in state-run residential facilities. Currently, two homes are operational in the districts of Chamoli &amp; Bageshwar.

Benefits:
The following facilities are provided to elderly individuals in government-run Old Age and Infirm Homes:
Free accommodation
Free nutritious meals
Free clothing
Free medical care, etc.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be a male or female. 
1. The applicant's age must be 60 years or above. 
1. There is no income ceiling for eligibility.
1. The applicant must not have a communicable disease (certified by a government doctor).
Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals who suffer physical disabilities such as loss of limbs or vision as a result of disasters or while participating in relief and preparedness activities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹74,000/- is provided to each affected person. In cases where the disability exceeds 60%, a higher amount of ₹2,50,000/- per person is provided.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be either disaster-affected individual or involved in disaster relief or preparedness-related activities.
1. The extent and cause of the disability must be certified by a doctor from a government hospital or dispensary.
Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana Ati Sukshm (Nano) Udhyam
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana Ati Sukshm (Nano) Udhyam” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Department under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the residents of Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance through banks to facilitate the establishment of new micro (nano) enterprises as well as the expansion of existing businesses.

Benefits:
To strengthen small entrepreneurs and businessmen in rural and urban areas, financing of up to ₹50,000/- is provided through banks for setting up micro enterprises or businesses. This financial assistance is also available for the expansion of existing businesses. The subsidy structure is as follows:
Subsidy for Category A districts: 35% for the general category (maximum ₹17,500/-) and 40% for the special category (maximum ₹20,000/-).
Subsidy for Category B and B+ districts: 30% for the general category (maximum ₹15,000/-) and 35% for the special category (maximum ₹17,500/-).
Subsidy for Category C and D districts: 25% for the general category (maximum ₹12,500/-) and 30% for the special category (maximum ₹15,000/-).
The category-wise classification of districts is provided in 
Annexure-2
 (Page No. 157).


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
   1. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
   1. The applicant must hold an account with the financing bank in the concerned area.
   1. The applicant or entity must not be a defaulter of any bank, nationalized bank, financial institution, or cooperative bank/institution.
Uttarakhand Oon Yojana
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Uttarakhand Oon Yojana” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, four regional offices of the Regional Superintendent of Industries (Wool) have been established at Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur. These offices oversee spinning and weaving activities through departmental spinning/production centers.
Trainees who are willing to work in spinning and weaving are selected and provided with wool/NMC spinning wheels. They can carry out spinning and weaving either at the departmental centers or at their own homes. Weavers are compensated for their work according to rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring year-round employment.
To support weavers and spinners, the Khadi & Polyvastra Artisan Welfare and Pension Trust has been established in the state. Upon registration, each artisan receives a 12% contribution from the artisan and a 12% contribution from the department. Additionally, artisans are entitled to receive 25% of their annual spinning and weaving wages as a bonus.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
1. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.
Silage evam Dudharu Pashu Poshan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Silage evam Dudharu Pashu Poshan Yojana” was launched by the Department of Dairy Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the nutrition of dairy animals and enhance milk production by providing subsidized silage and feed to members of milk cooperative societies.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, members of milk cooperative societies in hilly and plain rural areas are provided with quality mineral mixtures and probiotics at current rates, receive a 75% subsidy on silage including an upfront subsidy of ₹2.00 per kg.
Compact feed blocks are available at a 50% subsidy, costing the beneficiary ₹8.00 per kg.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a member of a milk-producing cooperative society supplying milk to the society.
Dugdh Mulya Protsahan Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Dugdh Mulya Protsahan Yojana” was launched by the Department of Dairy Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage milk production and ensure fair remuneration to cattle farmers by providing financial incentives based on the quality of milk supplied to cooperative societies.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, in addition to paying the price of milk to cattle farmers who supply milk to milk cooperative societies, an incentive of ₹4.00 per litre or ₹3.00 per litre is also paid, as per the prescribed standards.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a member of a milk-producing cooperative society supplying milk to the society.
Health Benefits for Pregnant Mothers and Newborns through Supraja-AYUSH
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Health Benefits for Pregnant Mothers and Newborns through Supraja-AYUSH” is implemented by the Ayush Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the health and well-being of pregnant women and newborns by providing Ayurvedic-based healthcare services and treatment.

Benefits:
Health benefits are provided to pregnant mothers and newborns through Ayurvedic treatment.
Medicines are dispensed as per the individual’s medical condition.
An OPD fee of ₹10/- per person is charged for availing the services.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman or a newborn belonging to Uttarakhand.
National Food Security Scheme (Priority Households - White Ration Card) - Uttarakhand
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;National Food Security Scheme (Priority Households - White Ration Card)&quot; is implemented by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies &amp; Consumer Affairs, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to ensure food security for economically vulnerable and priority households in Uttarakhand by providing them with a guaranteed monthly supply of food grains at subsidized rates.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, 5 kg of food grains per person per month are provided, including 2 kg of wheat at ₹2.00 per kg and 3 kg of rice at ₹3.00 per kg.
At present, from 1 January 2023, food grains are being distributed free of cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. A household/person is eligible under the scheme if they meet any of the following criteria:


  - A household with a monthly income of less than ₹15,000/- or not having an Antyodaya Ration Card.
  - A tribal household residing in a tribal or border area/widow/single woman/person suffering from an incurable disease/person with a disability/person aged 60 years or above, who is the head of the family, with a monthly income of less than ₹15,000/-.
  - A household whose total irrigated land, as per revenue records, is less than 2 hectares; or has less than 1 hectare irrigated and 2 hectares unirrigated; or has a total area of less than 4 hectares of unirrigated land.
  - A person engaged in occupations such as rickshaw pulling, porter work, labor, rag picking, cobbling, blacksmithing, carpentry, rural artisanal work, domestic service, or sanitation work.
  - A household that cultivates land belonging to another farmer.
  - A household residing in a slum or hut in an urban area, living in Uttarakhand since or before the date specified in the relevant Government Order.
  - A household whose annual income does not attract liability under the Income Tax Act.
  - A person who is homeless and separated from their social class, residing in organizations or ashrams such as widows’ ashrams, child reform homes, beggars’ homes, leprosy ashrams, orphanages, ashrams for the mentally ill or handicapped, or old age homes.

Eligible households or persons, once identified according to the above criteria, will be selected in ascending order based on the lowest number in the BPL list prepared from surveys conducted by the Rural Development Department for rural areas.
Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Fish Farming Diversification (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe) Scheme” scheme was introduced by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote economic empowerment and livelihood diversification among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities through fisheries-based activities such as duck, poultry, and horticulture-based fisheries.

Benefits:
Under this scheme:
Fishermen who already own ponds are provided a 60% subsidy for repairing or improving their ponds, or for undertaking duck/poultry farming and other integrated activities.
To connect landless individuals with fish processing and marketing businesses, a 60% subsidy of ₹1,50,000/- is provided against the cost of a mobile fish stall amounting to ₹2,50,000/-.
A 60% subsidy of ₹42,000/- is provided against the cost of ₹70,000/- for the improvement of a 100-square-meter pond.
A 60% subsidy of ₹3,00,000/- is provided against the cost of ₹5,00,000/- for the improvement of a 10-hectare pond in plain areas.
A 60% subsidy of ₹83,000/- is provided against the cost of ₹1,39,000/- for establishing one integrated unit (chicken/duck/banana/papaya) in mountainous areas.
In plain areas, a grant of 60%, i.e. ₹3,96,000/-, is provided against the cost of construction of one integrated unit valued at ₹6,60,000/-.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a native of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. The applicant should be engaged in fish production and possess a pond or be landless and interested in engaging in fish processing or marketing businesses to be eligible.
Organization of Sports Competitions and Training Programs
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme &quot;Organization of Sports Competitions and Training Programs&quot; was launched by the Department of Youth Welfare and prantiy rakshak dal (PRD), Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports and identify grassroots-level talent among youth through structured competitions and training.

Benefits:
Organizing Khel Mahakumbh Competitions – Various sports competitions are organized for the age groups Under-14, Under-17, and Under-21.
Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third places as follows:
Sl. No.
Level
1
st
 Rank (Cash Prize ₹)
2
nd
 Rank (Cash Prize ₹)
3
rd
 Rank (Cash Prize ₹)
1
Gram Panchayat
₹300/-
₹200/-
₹150/-
2
Block Development 
₹500/-
₹400/-
₹300/-
3
District Level
₹800/-
₹600/-
₹400/-
4
State Level
₹1,500/-
₹1,000/-
₹700/-
During the competitions, talented players who perform best at the Block Development levels and District levels are identified by the department and provided free training prior to state-level participation.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a youth (boy or girl).
Silkworm Rearing Chamber
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Silkworm Rearing Chamber” was launched by the Department of Sericulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sericulture and enhance silk production among farmers by providing financial assistance for establishing dedicated silkworm rearing chambers.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided for the construction of a silkworm rearing chamber on an 80:10:10 cost-sharing basis. The farmer contributes ₹10,000/- for completing the foundation of the chamber, while the state government provides ₹90,000/- as a subsidy in two equal installments.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must have availed assistance under the Silk Tree Plantation Scheme.
   1. The beneficiary must have at least 300 mulberry plants available for silkworm rearing.
Silkworm Rearing Equipment
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Silkworm Rearing Equipment” was launched by the Department of Sericulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support individuals in silkworm rearing by providing necessary equipment, financial assistance, and technical guidance.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, selected beneficiaries are provided ₹40,000/- (in an 80:10:10 ratio) to purchase equipment necessary for silkworm rearing. Beneficiaries are required to contribute 10% of this amount themselves for the installation of the leaf chamber, while other rearing materials are provided by the department.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must belong to a cluster or group.
   1. In hilly areas, a minimum of 25 farmers is required to form a cluster, while in plain areas, at least 50 farmers are mandatory.
   1. The beneficiary must be willing to engage in sericulture.
   1. Preference will be given to farmers who are already engaged in sericulture or who have mulberry seedlings available.
   1. Under the Silk Samagra Yojana, saplings are planted on the boundaries of farmers’ fields, with a standard of 300 saplings per acre.
   1. All farmers in the selected cluster are required to plant the saplings.
Silk Tree Plantation
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Silk Tree Plantation” was launched by the Department of Sericulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing among farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance, technical support, and organized cluster-based sericulture activities to enhance their income and livelihood.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, selected farmers in a cluster receive a grant of ₹17,244/- for silk tree plantations, and 2-silk trees are provided free of cost by the department.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must belong to a cluster or group.
   1. In mountainous areas, a minimum of 25 farmers is required for a cluster, while in plain areas, at least 50 farmers are mandatory.
   1. The beneficiaries in the group must have land available for the plantation of at least 300 plants.
   1. Silkworm rearing is conducted under departmental supervision. Therefore, clusters must be selected within a 15–20 km radius of departmental silkworm farms. If the distance exceeds this, the selected group must provide one acre of land for a collective rearing center and may conduct silkworm rearing after receiving training.
   1. Priority is given to farmers who already practice sericulture or those who have mulberry saplings available. Mulberry silkworm rearing can be carried out up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, although warmer valley areas are more suitable for this activity.
   1. The department has not specified any particular regions for silkworm rearing; however, most state-run sericulture farms were established in locations where mulberry silk production is feasible.
Vishesh Abhiyaan - Humdard
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Vishesh Abhiyaan - Humdard” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital, under the Department of Law, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to organize special campaigns for senior citizens, mentally and physically challenged individuals, and other destitute people in the state to make them aware of welfare schemes, their legal rights, access to benefits, skill development, personal security &amp; protection, etc.

Benefits:
Under the scheme/campaign, all District Legal Services Authorities organize door-to-door programs for senior citizens to raise awareness about welfare schemes, their legal rights and access to these schemes, skill development, self-employment, technical and financial literacy, as well as personal security and protection.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. This special campaign has been organized by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital for senior citizens, mentally and physically challenged individuals, and other destitute people in the state.
Promotion of Institutional Delivery
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Promotion of Institutional Delivery” is implemented by the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote safe and institutional deliveries by providing free accommodation to pregnant women, especially from disaster-prone areas, near district hospitals.

Benefits:
In all districts, especially considering road blockages during disasters, arrangements are being made in coordination with the Health Department and the Women and Child Development Department to provide free accommodation for pregnant women from identified areas in the “One Stop Centre” (run by the Women Empowerment Department). These centres, operated as Birth Waiting Rooms near District Hospitals, allow women to stay up to 15 days before their expected delivery date, ensuring that in case of emergencies or disasters, they can be promptly admitted to the nearest hospital for a safe institutional delivery. A “One Stop Centre” has been established in every district.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a pregnant woman.
Mukhyamantri Ekeekrit Bagwani Vikas Yojana
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Ekeekrit Bagwani Vikas Yojana” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote horticulture development in Uttarakhand by providing farmers with subsidized fruit plants, seeds, pesticides, and horticulture infrastructure such as Cool Houses and Refrigerator Vans, thereby increasing productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmers’ income.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided:
50% subsidy on the cost of fruit plants, open-field vegetable seeds, spice seeds, and flower seeds. No direct monetary assistance is provided; the seeds and plants are supplied at a subsidized rate.
60% subsidy on the cost of pesticides and other plant protection chemicals. No direct cash is given; the medicines are provided at a subsidized rate.
50% subsidy on the total cost of ₹15.00 lakh for Cool Houses with a capacity of 30 MT.
50% subsidy on the total cost of ₹26.00 lakh for Refrigerator Vans with a capacity of 9 MT.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a valid Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
Dr. S.K. Mukherjee Scholarship for B.Sc. Agriculture Students (2nd & 3rd Year)
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Dr. S.K. Mukherjee Scholarship for B.Sc. Agriculture Students (2nd &amp; 3rd Year)” 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 support to meritorious students pursuing a B.Sc. Agriculture course in their 2nd and 3rd years of study by awarding a one-year scholarship.

Benefits:
 
Rate of Scholarship:
 ₹1,100/- per month.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year of a B.Sc. Agriculture course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The scholarship is awarded for a duration of one year only.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Existing Assets
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Financial Assistance for Purchase of Existing Assets" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist the units who are in existence for a minimum period of 2 years with good track record. The assistance is provided for purchase of existing land, building and machinery with prescribed residual life. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Loan Limit:
 Minimum of ₹5,00,000/- and maximum as applicable to term loans.
Interest Rate:
 1% more than the prevailing rate.
Repayment:
 5 years including moratorium period of 1 year.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to the units which are in existence for a minimum period of 2 years with good track record.
Scheme for Setting Up of Industrial Estates
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Scheme for Setting Up of Industrial Estates" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. It is a sub-scheme under the umbrella scheme "Scheme for Infrastructure Development". The scheme aims to assist organizations (Public Limited Companies, Private Limited Companies, Partnerships, Sole Proprietary, and Municipalities) for setting up of industrial estates for exclusive allotment of sheds/plots to SSI units. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Need-based loan for setting up of industrial estates for exclusive allotment of sheds/plots to SSI units.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to all Forms of organisations, such as the following:

- Public Limited Companies
- Private Limited Companies
- Partnerships
- Sole Proprietary


- Municipalities
Scheme for Purchase of Paddy Harvesting Machine
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The "Scheme for Purchase of Paddy Harvesting Machine" was launched by the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC), Department of Industries & Commerce, Puducherry. The scheme aims to assist agriculturists belonging to Puducherry for the purchase of a tractor and harvesting machine to harvest the crops in their vicinity. The applications for this scheme are accepted online only.

Benefits:
Loan of upto 70% of the cost of the tractor and harvesting machine.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to the agriculturists belonging to Puducherry.
Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Details:
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Boat owner / Fishermen Captured by Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA)” has been implemented by the Department of Fisheries, UT Administration of Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu. The scheme aims to help the families of the fishermen affected due to captured by Pakistani Marine Security Agency. Ameliorate the hardship due to apprehension/detention of the fishing vessel, by providing one time back ended financial assistance to the registered and licensed fishing vessel owners operating from the Union Territory to re-construct/replace their fishing boat/engine etc.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance:
Unskilled daily wages rate as notified time to time by the U. T. Administration to the families of the Fishermen those are held 1s time captive/detained by Pakistani Marine Security Agency (PMSA), having valid ID Cards and resident of U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
T.A./D.A. to the fishermen during the repatriations from Pakistani Jail:-
Travelling Allowance (T.A.) is admissible at 2nd class Sleeper of Railways Fair.
Daily Allowance (D.A.) of ₹250/- per day per person is admissible during repatriation.
One time financial Assistance in the form of back ended subsidy to the registered boat owner of the U.T. of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to re-construct/ replace their fishing vessels by new fishing vessels @ 25% maximum up to ₹ 10.00 lakh, with waiting period of five years.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
1. The applicant must be a boat owner or fisherman captured by the Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA), or a family member thereof.
Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of 500 or More Seater Convention Centre as Above cum Hotel under MICE
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The scheme "Capital Investment Subsidy for Establishment of 500 or More Seater Convention Centre as Above cum Hotel under MICE" was launched by the Department of Tourism, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism by encouraging the creation of large-scale convention infrastructure combined with hotels. The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% on the fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹10,00,00,000/-. The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹20,00,00,000/- as approved by the department to be eligible. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.

Benefits:
The beneficiary receives a capital subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment.
The maximum subsidy amount is capped at ₹10,00,00,000/-.
Conditions
The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy.
The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding the continuous operation of the unit on or before the 15th of April every year.
If the unit closes within 1 year of receipt, 80% of the subsidy must be refunded.
If the unit closes within 2 years of receipt, 60% of the subsidy must be refunded.
If the unit closes within 3 years of receipt, 50% of the subsidy must be refunded.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must establish a tourism project that functions as a "Convention Centre cum Hotel under MICE".
- The applicant must incur a minimum capital expenditure of ₹20,00,00,000/- (approved by the department).
- The applicant must ensure the project conforms to the criteria and standards laid down by the Government of India for convention centers.
- The applicant must ensure the seating capacity of the main convention hall, taken alone, is 500 seats or more.
- The applicant must submit the application within one year from the date of commencement of operation.