pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Young Investigators Programme in Biotechnology
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Kerala

Details:
The programme “Young Investigator’s Programme in Biotechnology (YIPB)” is a research support programme that aims to provide quick research support to young researchers to pursue their ideas in newly emerging and front-line areas of research in Biotechnology. The scheme is implemented by Kerala Biotechnology Commission, KSCSTE to provide quick research support to young scientists to pursue their bright ideas in newly emerging and front-line areas of research in Biotechnology. Proposals can be submitted in any branch of biotechnology related to medical, agriculture, veterinary, environment, marine, industrial or bio-resources. Post-doctoral students/Research Associates not having permanent positions can also be Principal Investigator provided a senior faculty/scientist holding permanent positions shall associate as Co-Principal Investigator. A maximum research grant of ₹30 lakh will be provided to the selected projects for a maximum duration of 3 years. Grants will be paid for specific projects to cover expenditure on manpower, equipment, consumables, contingencies and travel.

Benefits:
Young Scientists without fellowship/salary are eligible for a fellowship of ₹45,000/- plus 10% HRA per month, in addition to the support for travel, contingency, consumables, and minor equipment.
A Principal Investigator having a regular position can seek manpower.
Maximum support up to ₹30 lakhs (excluding overhead charges @ 10% of the project cost subject to a ceiling of ₹ 1.0 lakh) for a period not exceeding three years.

Eligibility Criteria:
1.	The applicant should possess a Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences.
2.	The applicant should possess three years of post-doctoral experience in Biotechnology.
3.	The applicant should be less than 40 years of age.
**Note:** Five years of relaxation in age would be available to scientists belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women, and Physically Handicapped categories.
Disabled Person Pension Scheme - Punjab
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Punjab

Details:
Disabled People often do not have any permanent source of income. Due to this they are not able to take care of their daily need expenses. Government of Punjab comes to the rescue of disabled people by starting Disability Pension Scheme in State. The main objective behind launching this scheme is to provide financial support to disabled people of Punjab. Social Security and Women &amp; Child Development Department of Punjab Government is the nodal department of this scheme.

Benefits:
Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab.
1. Applicant should be Disabled and the Disability Percentage should be more than 50%.
1. The Annual Income of Family should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per Year.
1. People with mental disabilities are eligible regardless of their specific disability.
Kala Samman Scheme
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme "Kala Samman Scheme" is implemented by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Goa, to grant financial assistance to eminent artists who are in indigent circumstances as a token of respect for their contribution to the field of Art and culture. > **Objectives**


1. To give financial support to the artists in indigent circumstances.
1. To grant monthly financial assistance to the artists who are in indigent conditions to meet their daily needs.
1. To recognize the contribution of artists in the field of Art and culture.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 2,500/- per month every year.
However, the recipient of State Cultural Award shall be entitled for Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 3,200/- per month every year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be an artist who is in indigent condition.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years.
1. The applicant should have given a contribution to the field of Art and culture or should have worked in the field of Art and culture.
1. The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 48,000/- per annum. (However, this clause shall not be applicable, where the applicant is the recipient of the ‘State Cultural Award').

**NOTE:** The number of cases to be sanctioned shall depend upon the availability of funds for every financial year.
Vishvakarma Durghatana Mrtyu par Antyeshti Evan Anugrah Raashi Bhugataan Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Chhattisgarh state Government started a scheme "Vishvakarma Durghatana Mrtyu Par Antyeshti Evan Anugrah Raashi Bhugataan Yojana" for labor workers. Under this scheme, benefits will be provided to the workers and their family members. 
The main objective of starting the scheme is to provide financial help to the workers of the state. If any accident happens to a worker while working, then he or his family members are provided financial assistance under this scheme.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance under following circumstances
In the case of normal death  ₹ 25,000/- and Funeral assistance of ₹ 5,000/-
In the case of accidental death: ₹ 1,00,00/- and Funeral assistance of ₹ 5,000/-
In case of permanent disability: ₹ 75,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Age should be between 18 to 60 years.
1. The construction worker should be registered as a beneficiary under Section 12 of the Act.
1. Payment of funeral assistance and ex-gratia is not provided in case of death caused by deliberate suicide or consumption of intoxicating substances or substances or death due to fighting with each other in violation of law in order to commit crime. 
1. The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the registered worker and not on the death or accident of the family member.
National Mission on Natural Farming
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
National Mission on Natural farming aims at creating institutional capacities for documentation and dissemination of best practices, make practicing farmers as partners in promotion strategy, ensure capacity building and continuous handholding and finally attracting farmers to the natural farming willingly on the merit of the system. The main objectives of the scheme are: 
•	To promote alternative system of farming for freedom from external purchased inputs, cost reduction and thereby increasing income of farmers
•	To popularize integrated agriculture-animal husbandry models based on desi cow and local resources.
•	To collect, validate and document Natural Farming practices being practiced in various parts of the country and to encourage participatory research with farmers on further up scaling
•	To undertake activities for awareness creation, capacity building, promotion, and demonstration of Natural Farming.
•	To create standards, certification procedure and branding for Natural Farming products for national and international markets.

Benefits:
•	Farmers practicing Natural Farming reported similar yields to those following conventional farming. In several cases, higher yields per harvest were also reported.
•	As Natural Farming does not use any synthetic chemicals, health risks and hazards are eliminated. The food has higher nutrition density and therefore offers better health benefits.
•	Natural Farming ensures better soil biology, improved agrobiodiversity and a more judicious usage of water with much smaller carbon and nitrogen footprints.
•	Natural Farming aims to make farming viable and aspirational by increasing net incomes of farmers on account of cost reduction, reduced risks, similar yields, incomes from intercropping.
•	By working with diverse crops that help each other and cover the soil to prevent unnecessary water loss through evaporation, Natural Farming optimizes the amount of ‘crop per drop’.


Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors
Category: Sports & Culture
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
"Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors"  by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, has been designed to promote Goan publishers to provide them with financial support for the publication of books. > **Objectives**


1. To support Goan publishers, by providing them with opportunities and encouraging them in publishing the books. 
1. To give financial support to Goan publishers for publishing the books.

Benefits:
Upto 300 books will be purchased, subject to the condition that the total amount should not exceed ₹ 50,000/-. 
NOTE: 
The publisher shall give a minimum 15% discount on the price of the book.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any Goan publisher is eligible for the scheme provided the writer of the book is Goan. 
1. The applicant should have substantial experience in publication. 
1. The applicant should publish a minimum of 500 copies of the book for which he wants to avail the financial assistance. 
1. The book could be published by the author himself or published by any other publishing unit provided NOC is issued by the author to the publisher. 
1. The book should contain 100% originality.
1. The printing and paper of the book should be of good quality & standard. 

**NOTE:** The person who has lived in Goa for a minimum of 10 years of his creative lifespan, will be treated as Goan for the purpose of this scheme.
Futkar Sabji, Phal-Phool Vikreta Hetu Taraju, Baat Evan Tokari Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &quot;Futkar Sabji, Phal-Phool Vikreta Hetu Taraju, Baat Evan Tokari Sahaayata Yojana&quot; for unorganized worker on 15 June 2016.. The main objective of the scheme to empower unorganized worker by providing financial assistance of Cycle or Torch .

Benefits:
An amount of Rs 700/- (Rs seven hundred only) per beneficiary will be provided for scales, weights and 02 baskets.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must be registered as an unorganized worker in any district of the state.
1. Applicant must have minimum age of 18 years. 
1. Applicant should not have received the similar benefits from any other schemes.
Silicosis (Bimari) Se Pidit Shramiko Ke Liye Aarthik Evam Punarvas Sahayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Silicosis (Bimari) Se Pidit Shramiko Ke Liye Aarthik Evam Punarvas Sahayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 16 April 2018. The main objective of the scheme to provide the financial assistance to the person who are suffering from Silicosis disease.

Benefits:
Unorganized workers with silicosis will get ₹ 300,000. 
If the worker dies, their family will get ₹100,000 and the rest will be paid as a fixed deposit with monthly interest.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Workers registered with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board.
   1. Workers who claim to be working in the organized sector but cannot prove it, or construction workers who are not eligible for registration with the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, will also get the benefits.
   1. Competent doctors must confirm the Silicosis disease  to the worker.
E-Rikshaw Sahayta Yojana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "E-Rikshaw Sahayta Yojana" for unorganized worker in 20 December 2016. The main objective of the scheme to empower the unorganized worker through provide them financial assistance.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
Registered unorganized labor individuals will need to cover the expenses of ₹ 10,000 for scheme execution.
A grant of ₹ 30,000/- will be provided by the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Worker State Social Security Board.
The remaining sum will be extended to the Rikshaw/Auto Driver as a bank loan, with the beneficiary responsible for repaying it within a specified timeframe and at the interest rate determined by the bank.
The Board will only transfer its contribution to the beneficiary's account once all the necessary loan-related documents are submitted to the board.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Only auto/cycle rickshaw drivers who are registered with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers' State Social Security Board are eligible for this scheme.
1. Registered workers must be between 18 and 50 years old.
1. Registered workers must be registered with the RTO.
1. Registered workers must have a commercial vehicle driver's license.
1. Workers must have been registered with the Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers' State Social Security Board for at least 90 days.
1. Each beneficiary can only receive the benefits of this scheme once.
1. Beneficiaries who have already received benefits from any other equivalent scheme offered by the state government are not eligible for the benefits of this scheme.
Research Associates (RA) 
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Details:
The objective of DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme is to train and nurture young researchers, scientists and generate a critical mass of trained manpower in modern areas of biology and biotechnology and build a robust postdoctoral base for the growth of Biotechnology sectors in the country.

Benefits:
Stipend: RAs are awarded a fellowship of ₹55,000 per month, plus house rent allowance (HRA) and other benefits. The fellowship is tenable for two years, with the possibility of renewal for another two years based on satisfactory performance.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant  must have Ph.D./ M.D./ M.S. degree in a relevant field.
1. Applicant  must have good academic record.
1. Age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years for female candidates.
1. Applicants who are employed can apply, but must relinquish their employment to accept the fellowship.
1. The DBT-RA fellowship can be availed only once in a career.
National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
"National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training" of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education is overseen by four Regional Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical (BOATs/BOPT) in Mumbai, Kanpur, Chennai, and Kolkata. The scheme offers practical training to graduate engineers, diploma holders (Technicians), and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs in approximately 10,000 industrial establishments. This program operates in compliance with guidelines established by the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), a statutory body created under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The primary goal is to bridge the gap in practical experience for fresh Graduate Engineers, Diploma holders, and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs. The apprentices undergo a one-year training period, receiving a monthly stipend shared equally between the Central Government and the Employer.

Benefits:
  1.  The apprentices undergo a one-year Apprenticeship Training period.
  2.  Apprentices receive a monthly stipend during their training.
Engineering Graduate: ₹4,984 per month
Technicians: ₹3,542 per month
10+2 Vocational pass-outs: ₹2,758 per month
  3.  The stipend is shared equally between the Central Government and the employer, with the employer initially paying the full stipend and later claiming 50% reimbursement from the Central Government through the respective Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical (BOATs/BOPT).

Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should be one of the following - 

- Graduate Engineers
- Diploma Holders (Technicians)
- 10+2 Vocational Passouts
Mahila Kamgar Kaushal Unnayan Evan Theka Shramik, Hamaal Tatha Ghareloo Mahila Kamgaar Parivar Sashaktikaran Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Mahila Kamgar Kaushal Unnayan Evan Theka Shramik, Hamaal Tatha Ghareloo Mahila Kamgaar Parivar Sashaktikaran Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 11 March  2015. The main objective of the scheme to provide skill development training and family empowerment to women workers, contract workers, porters, and domestic workers.

Benefits:
The scheme provides the following benefits:
Skill development training in below identified trades 
Beautician (Beautician)
Nutritionist (Nutrition)
Dietitian
Cooking
Hospitality
House Hold (Making Badi, Papad, Pickle Etc.)
Nursing
Tailoring
Financial assistance for training
Family empowerment activities such as health education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Female domestic workers, Contract workers and Hamal to be registered with the Board.
1. Benefits from this scheme are not available to individuals who are already receiving benefits from another comparable scheme offered by the State Government.
1. The age limit for the scheme should be above 18.
Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Award of Opportunity Cost to Parents of Scheduled Caste Girl Students” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry to financially assist the Scheduled Caste parents for sending school their daughters who otherwise earn livelihood for the family engaging themselves in menial labour.
> **Objective:**

The objective of the scheme is to eliminate the Scheduled Caste girl child labour and encourage Scheduled Castes parents to send their girl children to educational institutions by paying opportunity cost in lieu of the income shortage suffered by them.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, ₹3,000/- per academic year is payable to the Scheduled Caste parent for each daughter studying in classes VI to XII standard.
Note 01:
 The opportunity cost is payable to the parents of the Scheduled Caste girl in addition to the Pre-Matric Scholarship payable to the children.
Note 02
: The opportunity cost is not payable in respect of girls re-admitted in a class for a second academic year, owing to failure or discontinuance in the class previously.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The student should be a girl student studying in Class VI Standard to XII Standard of a Government or Government recognized educational institution in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
   1. The students should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
   1. The girl student and her parent/guardian should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry either by virtue of birth or by continuous residence	for a period of not less than 3 years.
   1. The annual income of the parents shall not be more than ₹24,000/-.

**Note:** The opportunity cost is payable to the parents only if girl students have been promoted to the next higher class.
Stipend to Scheduled Caste Trainees in Technical Training Institutions
Category: Education & Learning
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme “Stipend to Scheduled Caste Trainees in Technical Training Institutions” was implemented by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to Scheduled Tribe candidates/trainees who are undergoing training in the Government Technical Training Institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Benefits:
1.	Under this scheme, a stipend is paid at the rate of ₹170/- per month per trainee for the whole period of training.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The candidates/trainees who are undergoing training in the Government Technical Training Institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The candidate should belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
   1. There is no income limit to apply under the scheme.
Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
The scheme “ Financial Assistance To Fishermen For Purchase of Fisheries Requisites (Gill Net/ River Gill Net with Accessories)” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a 50% subsidy is provided to the fishermen of Goa for the purchase of fisheries requisites (gill nets with accessories).

Benefits:
For General Category: 50% subsidy limited to 
₹ 30,000/-
.
For SC/ST Category: 50% subsidy limited to 
₹ 40,000/-
.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant should or any of his households should not be defaulters with the Directorate of Fisheries.
- The applicant should possess their own registered fishing canoe.
- The original VAT bill may be submitted by the applicant from the authorized dealer to claim the subsidy.
- The applicant shall not sell, lease, or transfer the Gill Net for five years from the date of purchase of the first Gill Net.
- The fishing net shall be duly registered with the Directorate of Fisheries.
Financial Assistance to Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to Fresh Water Aquaculture Farms” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible fishermen for the construction and renovation of the Farm, for the purchase of farming equipment, and the purchase of feed. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Construction & Renovation of Farm
25% subsidy, limited to ₹2,00,000 per hectare, limited to 2 hectares.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Farming Equipment
50% subsidy, limited to ₹60,000 (per year) per hectare.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Feed
25% subsidy of the cost of feed, limited to ₹50,000 (per year) per hectare limited to 2 hectares.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Fish Farmer/ Individual/ Registered Self Help Groups/ Societies/ Associations, interested in freshwater fish/prawn farming in the State of Goa.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last fifteen years.
Theka Shramik Evan Hamaal Shramik Baahy Rogi Chikitsa Sahaayata Yojana
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: State | State: Chhattisgarh

Details:
Labor Department of Chhattisgarh State started this scheme &amp;quot;Theka Shramik Evan Hamaal Shramik Baahy Rogi Chikitsa Sahaayata Yojana&amp;quot; for unorganized worker on 27 August 2015. The main objective of the scheme to provide financial assistance for the medical treatment.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance : ₹ 2,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be registered in any district of the state.
1. If applicant received from any other parallel scheme of the State Government, then applicant is not eligible for this scheme.
1. Beneficiaries aged between 18 years to 60 years will be eligible under the scheme.
Financial Assistance to Take up Value Addition to Seafood
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance to Take up Value Addition to Seafood” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, individuals who have been residents of Goa for the last 15 years, and are interested in setting up a unit for value-added fisheries products are provided financial assistance as a subsidy of 50% of the cost for the Construction or Renovation of the Unit or for the Purchase of Equipment. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for Construction or Renovation of the Unit
50% subsidy of the cost, limited to ₹5,00,000 per unit.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Equipment
50% subsidy of the cost, limited to ₹2,00,000 per unit.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be an individual interested in setting up a unit for value-added fisheries products. 
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last 15 years.

> **Reservation/ Relaxation/ Preference/ Priority**

Preference will be given to self-help groups, women entrepreneurs, and youth (who have completed fishermen training courses/short-term training programs conducted by the Directorate of Fisheries).
Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, the amount equivalent to the actual VAT paid shall be reimbursed to the owner as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
An amount equivalent to the actual Value Added Tax paid shall be reimbursed to the owner of the fishing vessel as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel used for the purpose of fishing on a limited quota, as decided by the government.
The total quota of H.S.D. Oil for the purpose of this scheme shall be restricted to 20,000 K.L. per financial year for the entire fishing industry.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should have a registered fishing vessel under the M.S. Act.
2. The applicant should possess a valid Net Licence and Fishing Licence for the year.
3. The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Department of Fisheries.
4. The applicant should not be a violator of the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (3 of 1981) and rules framed thereunder.
5. The applicant should procure H.S.D. Oil from a Diesel Outlet run by the Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or outlets approved by the Government of Goa.
Natural Calamity Relief to Fishermen of State
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Natural Calamity Relief to Fishermen of State” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the active fishermen who contribute to the Fishermen Corpus Relief Fund, whose fishing vessels are damaged or lost due to natural calamities. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Death/Disability
Loss of Life/Total Disability While Fishing in Sea/River:
 ₹5,00,000 in Case of Loss of Life/Total Disability on Production of the Required Documents.

Loss/Damage to Fishing Canoe
Partial Damage of Fishing Canoe: 
Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹1,00,000.
Total Loss/Damage of Canoe With OBM:
 Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹2,00,000.

Loss/Damage to Fishing Vessel
1 to 4-cylinder Fishing Vessel: 
Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹7,00,000.
6 to 8-cylinder Fishing Vessel:
 Actual Value, as Assessed by an Authorized Marine Surveyor, is Limited to ₹10,00,000.

Loss/Damage to Fishing Nets
Gill Nets:
 Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹50,000/-
Rampon Nets: 
Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹1,00,000/-
Trawl Net: 
Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹50,000/-
Purseine Net:
 Actual Value, as Assessed by Authorized Fisheries Surveyor or Marine Surveyor or Talathi, is Limited to ₹5,00,000/-

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a Fisherman. 
- The applicant should have been contributing to the Fishermen Corpus Relief Fund.
- The applicant's non-motorized/motorized canoe and mechanized fishing vessel/trawler should be registered with the Department of Fisheries.
- The applicant's fishing vessels, including engines, motors, and fishing vessels, should have been damaged or lost due to natural calamities like floods, cyclones, tsunamis, and accidental fire.
- The applicant should not be a defaulter of the department.
- The applicant's loss or damage should be verified by the competent authority.
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Barrier Net and its Accessories
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Financial Assistance for Purchase of Barrier Net and its Accessories” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Barrier net is a traditional method of catching fish practiced by the fishermen residing near the bank of the river. Under this Scheme financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of barrier nets and accessories for the fishermen. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
For General Category
Subsidy of 50%, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
For SC/ST/Woman Category
Subsidy of 60%, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
NOTE: 
The beneficiary can avail of the scheme every 4 years.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant should have purchased a Barrier Net and its Accessories.
Interest Subsidy on Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
“Interest Subsidy on Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, the bonafide agriculturist, individuals of the animal husbandry sector/ fisheries sector from Goa are provided a loan of upto ₹ 5,00,000 for the purpose of Agriculture and Allied Activities. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
Loan of upto ₹ 5,00,000.
Interest Subsidy on Short-Term Loans: 4% to farmers who promptly repay their loans.
Interest Subsidy on Long-Term Loans: Equal to the difference between a 4% interest rate and the normal rate charged by eligible Banks, in line with their policies. The subsidy is subject to a maximum limit of 8%.

Eligibility Criteria:
> **For Inland Fisheries**


- The applicant should own or lease any of the fisheries-related activities, such as pond, tank, open water bodies, raceway, hatchery, rearing unit, possess the necessary license for fish farming and fishing-related activities, and any other state-specific fisheries and allied activities.
- The applicant may include fishers, fish farmers (individual & groups/partners/share/croppers/tenants/farmers), self-help groups, joint liability groups, and women groups.

> **For Marine Fisheries**


- The applicant should own or lease a registered fishing vessel/boat, possess the necessary fishing license/permission for fishing in estuaries and sea, engage in fish farming/mariculture activities in estuaries and open sea, and participate in any other state-specific fisheries and allied activities.
Certification Program for Goan IT Professionals
Category: Skills & Employment
Level: State | State: Goa

Details:
Launched in 2018, the "Certification Program for Goan IT Professionals" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The scheme provides reimbursement of up to 50% of the expenditure incurred for obtaining certifications for improving their employability. The scheme has been framed as a part of Goa's IT Policy that envisages Goa as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT Units and a preferred destination for their investment and expansion.

Benefits:
Reimbursement up to 50% of the expenditure incurred for obtaining certifications for improving their employability.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be of Goan origin.
- The applicant should possess qualifications suitable for employment in the IT Industry.
- The applicant's bank account should be linked to Aadhaar.
- The applicant should have obtained the certifications must be obtained from OEM vendors or their authorized training partners.
- The certifications should be directly relevant to the IT Industry.
- The applicant should have completed the certification during the policy's operation.
- The approved certifications (updated from time to time) include, but are not limited to:

   - (ISC)2 Certifications
   - Adobe Certifications
   - Amazon Web Services Certified Developer
   - APMG Certifications
   - Apple (ACSP, ACTC)
   - AWS Certifications
   - Certifications on Agile Methodology
   - Certified SCRUM Master
   - Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCiE, CISSP)
   - Citrix Certifications (CCP-V, CCA-N)
   - CompTIA Certifications (A+, CTP+, CDIA+, Network+, etc.)
   - Computer System & Server Administration
   - Development of Mobile Applications using Android with project
   - EC-Council Certifications
   - ISACA Certifications
   - ITIL knowledge V2 or V3
   - Juniper Certifications
   - Logical Operations Certs
   - Microsoft Certifications (MCP, MCSA/MCSE, MCTS, etc.)
   - Oracle Certifications (OCP, OCA, MCDBA, etc.)
   - PMI Certifications
   - Prince2 Certifications
   - Programming Through C, C++, Python, Java, etc
   - Red Hat Certifications
   - SAP Developer
   - VMware Certifications
   - Web Application Technologies (LAMP Stack - Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP; J2EE; ASP.Net)
**NOTE:** Scheme benefits are contingent upon budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel is applicable if benefits are discontinued due to exceeded allocation.
AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
AICTE-Technical Book Writing &amp; Translation scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to promote the use of &#39;Scheduled Regional Language&#39; in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language and to encourage creation of treasure of latest technical knowledge incorporating the newest developments by grant of financial support to the distinguished faculty/writers/translators.
> **Objectives:**

To encourage, promote and support maximum number of writers to write and publish the technical subject books in Indian scheduled regional language including Hindi.
> **List of (12) Scheduled Regional Languages included in Technical Book Writing Scheme of AICTE:**


   1. Hindi.
   1. Assamese.
   1. Bengali.
   1. Gujarati.
   1. Kannada.
   1. Malayalam.
   1. Marathi.
   1. Odia.
   1. Punjabi.
   1. Tamil.
   1. Telugu.
   1. Urdu.

Benefits:
Maximum funding for translation work and for original Technical Book Writing (Funding will be shared in case of multiple authors) shall be limited to :
Original book writer for UG 
: ₹ 2,00,000/-
Original book writer for Diploma
 : ₹ 1,50,000/-
Reviewer for UG
: ₹ 40,000/-
Reviewer for Diploma
: ₹ 30,000/-
Translator for UG & Diploma:
 ₹ 1,00,000/-
Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma: 
₹  20,000/- (In case of an author & co-author for one book, the amount will be split between the both).

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The Faculty- retired or working in AICTE approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture etc.) or researchers of suchinstitutions.
1. The proposed author(s) to be of reputed with command over the subject and the language chosen for writing.
1. The proposed author(s) should have a proven academic record of brilliance.
1. The proposed author(s) should have been recognized in the similar nature work earlier.
AICTE-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (FOREIGN UNIVERSITY) PROGRAMME
Category: Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The All India Council for Technical Education in its 55th Meeting of the Council held on 14th August 2018 approved the Quality Improvement Programme (Foreign University) (QIP-FU). The QIP(FU) is an extension of the QIP program launched by the Government of India in the year 1970.
Under QIP (FU), the AICTE shall provide scholarships to the faculty who fulfils eligibility criteria and obtains admission in the Doctoral Degree programme leading to award of PhD degree in any of the enlisted top 500 universities/institutes (based on the QS ranking, the Times ranking and the Shanghai ranking) in the world.
**Objectives:**
The objectives of QIP(FU) programme are as follows:

1. To open an opera of avenues for faculty pursuing Doctoral programme leading to award of Ph.D degree from a foreign university / institution,
1. To fill the large gap among the faculty having PG degrees in AICTE approved institutes to obtain Ph.D degree,
1. To reduce local competition,
1. To make the Indian faculty as competitive as that of International faculty and known globally,
1. Besides strengthening of present research scenario in the Country, the horizons may be expanded to other developed countries – 


- who have highly qualified faculty who can help or guide PhD scholars, 
- More number of funding agencies,
- Universities have best of facilities like laboratories, libraries, publications etc. for conduct of research work, 
- Opportunities for employment are more and beyond teaching.

Benefits:
Scholarship of ₹ 25,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. A full time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE recognized Degree Level Colleges.
1. The candidate should possess three years teaching experience at graduate level.  
1. Should have a Master’s degree in the appropriate branch.
1. Should have an admission offer in Ph.D programme from the Foreign University of Listed ranking system in previous five years.
Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
**Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana** is a scheme under the Odia Language, Literature &amp; Culture Department, Government of Odisha aims to offer sustenance and assistance to elderly artists who, despite facing financial hardship, have consistently devoted themselves to enriching, displaying, and preserving the arts and culture of Odisha. Under this scheme, pension is provided to indigent artists who are in distress condition despite his/her lifelong commitment/dedication to our art and culture with their noteworthy contributions. This scheme has been designed to be implemented with specific stipulations with regard to age, income, his/her contribution as an artist and the physical and financial condition of his/her family.

Benefits:
The financial assistance for an artist shall be ₹1200/- per month.
Note:
 
After the first payment is given in cash and the beneficiary is properly identified by the authority, the financial assistance will be deposited every month into the beneficiary's Savings Bank account in any Nationalized Bank.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. An artist in order to be eligible for the assistance shall be of a minimum of 50 years of age in the case of males and 40 years and above in the case of female artists.
   1. The annual income of the artist shall not exceed ₹50,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Rural Area and ₹60,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Urban Area or as may further be determined by the Government from time to time.
   1. An artist covered under this scheme will not be eligible for similar benefits under any other scheme of the Government.

**Note:** Each year in the month of April, the beneficiary shall furnish his/her Life Certificate in the prescribed Form signed by any Member of Parliament/Member of the Legislative Assembly/any Gazetted Government Officer /Chairman of ULBs/Chairman of any Panchayat Samiti.
> **Cancellation of Pension:**


   1. On his/her death
   1. On the satisfaction of the Government that information furnished to the District Level Selection Committee in pursuance was either erroneous, false or inconclusive (or)
   1. On the determination by the Government that the beneficiary has indulged in activities prejudicial to the public interest or public order (or)
   1. On his/her ceasing to have the eligibility
   1. Non-submission of Life Certificate within the prescribed date line during each year.
Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students" is an initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities such as a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc., are provided in a comfortable environment. The monthly rent for working women is ₹650, and for girl students, it is ₹500. The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

Benefits:
Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students.
Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.
*The cost of food is divided among the inmates. 

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either be a woman employed in government office/organizations/firm, or a girl student studying in college.
- The income of the working woman should not exceed ₹5000 per month.
KULAVILAKKU
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
"KULAVILAKKU" is a scheme for pregnant women by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Puducherry. This scheme aims to enhance the nutritional status of Pregnant Women. ₹500/- assistance is provided to eligible beneficiaries during their pregnancies. The scheme is a crucial step towards ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. The benefit will be provided for upto two pregnancies only.

Benefits:
₹500/- financial assistance during pregnancy.
* The benefit will be provided for upto two pregnancies only.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.


- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or by continuous residence of not less than 5 years.


- The applicant should be a woman.
- The applicant should be pregnant.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should have crossed seven months of pregnancy.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000/- per annum.
- The benefit will be provided for upto two pregnancies only.
Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Puducherry

Details:
The scheme "Reimbursement/ Spot Exemption of Sales Tax on High-Speed Diesel Oil" is a Sub-Component under the Umbrella Scheme "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The scheme is introduced with the objective of reimbursement of sales tax on high-speed diesel oil used by the registered mechanized boat operators.

Benefits:
The prevailing sales tax on high-speed diesel oil consumed by a registered boat will be reimbursed/spot-exempted subject to a maximum of 15,000 liters per boat per annum, as may be revised by Government from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should either belong to the fishermen community or be one of those professionally engaged in fishing/fish trade occupation on a full-time basis/prospective entrepreneurs.
- The applicant must have resided in the Union territory of Puducherry for a continuous period of not less than five years at the time of applying for extending subsidies/ grants. 
- The applicant must have been enrolled as a member of the Fishermen Co-operative Society and be above the age of 23 years and below 60 years.
- The applicant must not have been a recipient of Old Age Pension, issued by the department. 
- The applicant should not be employed in Government/ Government Undertakings/Fishermen Co-operative Society. 
- The applicant must not have any dues to be paid to the Department/Fishermen Co-operative Societies at the time of making the application. 
- The applicant should possess a registered mechanized boat/motorized fishing craft and the same should have been renewed on annual basis, as the case may be. 
- The applicant should have renewed the diesel passbook on a monthly basis. 
- The applicant should submit bills as proof of having drawn diesel, from the authorised bunks. 
- The applicant should not have ventured fishing during notified fish ban periods.
Pension to Indigent Sportspersons of Odisha
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Odisha

Details:
The Scheme relating to &quot;Pension to Indigent Sportspersons of Odisha&quot; was launched by the Department of Sports &amp; Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to provide financial support to sportspersons of yesteryears who are living in indigent conditions.

Benefits:
1.	The eligible sportsperson will get ₹3,000/- per month as a pension.
Pension to Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Pensioner:
Pension in favour of the surviving spouse of a deceased pensioner shall be sanctioned on a priority on receipt of application duly supported by death certificate, legal heir certificate, etc. The process of applying will be the same.
Mode of payment:
The pension will be drawn from the Treasury & credited to the beneficiary's bank account every month (or upon such interval as decided by the Sports & Youth Services Department from time to time) through e-Transfer.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha.
   1. Applicant should be at least 50 years of age if a male and at least 40 years of age if a female, provided that the age limit, in either case, may be relaxed by a maximum period of 10 years if the sportsperson has been suddenly incapacitated by an injury or a physical handicap or a serious ailment resulting in premature withdrawal from active sports (Medical Board Certificate is mandatory for this case).
   1. Applicant should have represented the State of Odisha in the sporting disciplines recognized by Sports &amp; Youth Services Department as in [Annexure-I](https://sports.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-11/guidelinesforsportspension.PDF).   1. Applicant should not be having income from all sources exceeding ₹50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand) only per annum (Income Certificate from the Revenue authority shall be treated as an authentic source).
   1. Applicant should be free from conviction in any criminal offence.

**Note:** The age will be counted as on the date of application.
> **Cessation of Pension:**


   1. Pension shall be ceased on the death of the pensioner. (However, if the spouse of the deceased pensioner is alive, he/she may apply for the same).
   1. A pensioner may also voluntarily give up availing of the pension at any time.
   1. Pension can also be ceased by this Department if, on inquiry, it is found that the pensioner is leading a comfortable life, i.e. he/she is not in any indigent condition. In such a case, the Department also reserves the right to take appropriate legal/administrative action for recovery of the total amount already availed by the beneficiary in the name of pension along with 18% annual interest.
   1. Pension can also be ceased by this Department if, on inquiry, it is established that the pensioner is getting a pension by resorting to unfair or fraudulent means.