pramanikkunal65/GovtScheme_AI huggingface dataset:
Gujarat Textile Policy: Interest Subsidy (Fiscal Incentives to Labour Intensive Unit)
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The &quot;Gujarat Textile Policy&quot; is an umbrella scheme introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aimed at augmenting investments in the textile sector and strengthening the textile value chain across each sub-sector, while also focusing on strengthening the garments and apparel as well as technical textiles industry. Effective from October 1st, 2024 to September 29th, 2029, this initiative focuses on reducing the carbon footprint and promoting green growth, thereby making the sector globally competitive and environmentally sustainable.
The component &quot;Interest Subsidy&quot; provides financial assistance in the form of a credit-linked interest subsidy for eligible industrial activities. This subsidy helps reduce the financial burden on industrial units by reimbursing a portion of the interest paid on term loans for Gross Fixed Capital Investment.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Category of Taluka
Activity 1
Activity 2
Category 1 & PM MITRA Park
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum 
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum 
Category 2
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum 
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum 
Category 3
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum 
7% on Term Loan for 8 years; Maximum 3% of eFCI per annum

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The industrial unit must be recognized as a Labour Intensive Unit.
   1. Industrial units must have taken a sanctioned term loan for Gross Fixed Capital Investment.
   1. The loan disbursement date must be on or after 01/01/2024 for units under implementation as of 01/10/2024.
   1. The unit must apply within one year from the Date of Commercial Production (DoCP).
   1. The unit must be in regular repayment of installments and interest.
   1. The unit must bear at least 2% interest on the term loan.

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&gt; **Eligible Activities:**

**Activity 1:**

  - Garments, Apparel &amp;amp; Made-ups, Technical Textiles Activity (including Composite Unit)

**Activity 2:**

  - Weaving (with or without preparatory), Knitting, Dyeing &amp;amp; Processing, Texturising, Twisting, Embroidery and MMF Spinning to manufacture yarn from Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) / Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) (excluding Spinning activity of Cotton and Synthetic Filament Yarn).

&gt; **Labour Intensive Unit:**

Labour Intensive Unit means a new industrial unit that provides minimum employment to 4000 (four thousand) persons duly registered under EPF scheme, out of which minimum female employee should be at least 1000 (one thousand). The existing unit that carrying out expansion/diversification of activities , during the operative period of the scheme and provides totally new employment to minimum 4000 (four thousand) persons duly registered under EPF scheme, out of which minimum female employee should be at least 1000 (one thousand).
State Government Share Capital Contribution to Co.operative Sugar Factories (Normal Area) (Tribal Area)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme &quot;State Government Share Capital Contribution to Co.operative Sugar Factories (Normal Area) (Tribal Area)&quot; introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to facilitates the establishment of new sugar cooperative factories by providing a 30% share capital contribution from the State Government. The objective is to strengthen the cooperative sugar industry and support economic development in the state.

Benefits:

Name of the Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits	
State Government share capital contribution to Co.operative Sugar Factories	
Share contribution by the State Government on the basis of 30% of the project cost to the new sugar co-operative factories to be set up in the State.	
To the extent of 30% of the project cost to the concerned Sugar Co-operative Societies who are eligible


Eligibility Criteria:
- Newly established sugar co-operative factories shall be eligible for this scheme.
The West Bengal Incentive Scheme: Tourism Promotion Assistance in lieu of Interest Subsidy
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “State Capital Investment Subsidy” is a sub scheme under “The West Bengal Incentive Scheme”. It was launched on 22nd February, 2021, by the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and shall remain valid upto 31st December, 2025.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme” Scheme:**

The object of the Scheme is to provide financial assistance and help enthusiastic intending or prospective entrepreneurs to start their own business as a self-employed youth who will become an employer in upcoming days and generate more employment.
> **Objective of the “Tourism Promotion Assistance in lieu of Interest Subsidy” scheme:**

Through this incentive, an eligible unit shall be provided with a Tourism Promotion Assistance for State Goods and Service Tax (SGST) irrespective of the location of the project, which will be in lieu of interest subsidy.

Benefits:
Pattern of Assistance: 
Assistance at the rate of 75% of SGST for 5 years irrespective of the location of the project, which will be in lieu of interest subsidy.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all eligible tourism projects/units and also to expansion projects of existing units set up on or after the effective date (i.e. 22nd February, 2021)  of this incentive scheme.

       Or,

  - Eligible Hotel Units who started their commercial operation on or after 7th January, 2015 to 31st December, 2020 but could not apply under previous scheme 2015 due to absence of a Bar in the Hotel.
  - The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
  - The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
  - The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited on satisfaction of arrangement.
West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs: Incentive for Setting up a Power Sub Station
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: West Bengal

Details:
The scheme “Incentive for Setting up a Power Sub Station” is a sub scheme under the “West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”. It was launched on 16th September, 2020, by the Department of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal, shall remain in force up to 5 years.
> **Objective of the &quot;West Bengal Incentive Scheme for Approved Industrial Park (SAIP) for MSMEs”:**

The objective of the Scheme is to provide state support in the form of fiscal and non fiscal incentives in order to encourage private sector to set up industrial parks on their own land with quality infrastructure so as to catalyze and promote growth of MSME units in the state, boost employment generation, and lead to technology advancement and improved environmental compliance.
> **Objective of the &quot;Incentive for Setting up a Power Sub Station&quot; Sub-scheme:**

Through this incentive, power substations catering to the Approved Industrial Park (AIP), for which the requirement is justified and approved, shall be set up by the concerned State Government agency free of cost. Suitable land for setting up the substation shall be provided by the SPV without cost.

Benefits:
Pattern Of Assistance:
 Setting up of a Power Sub-Station free of cost.


Eligibility Criteria:
- Should be a Private sector entity or Existing/ Operational industrial parks.
  - Should have a minimum of 5 acres of legally owned land (by direct purchase or lease from the State Government).
  - Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) must be registered under Companies Act/ Societies Registration Act/Partnership Act/ LLP.
  - Park area should be expanded up to minimum 5 acres in outlying districts and minimum 2 acres in Kolkata and Howrah.
  - The individual units have complied with all the necessary clearances for land conversion, fire licence, environmental issues, building plan etc.
Scheme for Rearing Purebreed Gir/ Kankarage Male Cow Calves with Excellent Genetic Quality
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The “Scheme for Rearing Purebreed Gir/ Kankarage Male Cow Calves with Excellent Genetic Quality” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare &amp; Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to encourage the rearing of Gir and Kankrej male cow calves of superior genetic quality. The primary objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality breeding bulls for pure breeding of indigenous cows across Gujarat.

Benefits:

Component
Standard of Assistance
Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent Benefits
Scheme for rearing purebreed Gir / Kankarage male cow calves with excellent genetic quality
The institution will be assisted upto 50% of the total cost with a maximum of ₹10,000/- for the maintenance of per calf in the first year and a maximum of ₹15,000/- per year for the maintenance of per calf in the second and third years.
3 year


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Gaushalas must be registered under the Charity Act.
   1. The institutions should have all the facilities for rearing calves.

> **Note:** The institutions where calves are reared will be selected by the Gauseva and Gaucher Vikas Board.
Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas)
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Construction of Solar Pump-Based Lift Irrigation Projects (For Hilly Areas)” was launched by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free and reliable irrigation facilities to farmers in hilly areas by constructing solar-powered lift irrigation projects on high-altitude agricultural lands where conventional canal or pipeline irrigation is not feasible. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with free irrigation facilities. 
In hilly areas, irrigation facilities is made available by constructing solar-powered lift irrigation projects on agricultural lands located at high altitudes, where providing irrigation through canals or pipelines is not feasible.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
- Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the project.
- The project cost must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, and the benefit-cost ratio must be greater than 1.0.
- The project is to be implemented specifically in hilly areas.
National Mission on Edible Oil- Oil Palm: Custom Hiring Centre cum Harvester Groups
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme component &quot;Custom Hiring Centre cum Harvester Groups &quot; launched under the &quot;National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm&quot; scheme by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase the production of oil palm in the state and reduce dependency on imports by supporting farmers with equipment and facilities. It provides financial assistance for establishing Custom Hiring Centres and Harvester Groups to make harvesting more efficient.

Benefits:
Subsidy for Custom Hiring Centre cum Harvester Groups:
 ₹25,00,000/- per unit for equipment, tools, training, contingencies, and maintenance.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be a farmer.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

Note: Custom Hiring Center FFBs Harvester Group will be created in each State by Processor/State/Self-Help Groups (SHGs)/Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)/Registered Society.
Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish seed rearing - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme "Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries" with the component of Fish Seed Rearing, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities. Through this scheme, monetary assistance is provided for fish seed rearing to individuals, societies, self-help groups (SHGs), associations, reservoir monopolies, and private units.  The scheme is implemented by the Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat.
**Objectives:**

- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to schedule caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in fresh water bodies by schedule caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries through schedule caste (SC) fish farmers and fishermen.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits:
Spawn to Fry:
Assistance of ₹90/- per 1,000 nos.
Minimum 30% recovery is required.
Each beneficiary will be allocated 3,00,000 spawn.
The rearing time is 30 days.
Fry to Fingerlings:
Assistance of ₹260/- per 1,000 nos.
Minimum 35% recovery is required.
Each beneficiary will be allocated 2,00,000 fry.
The rearing time is 60 days.
Spawn to Fingerling:
Assistance of ₹460/- per 1,000 nos.
Minimum 12% recovery is required.
Each beneficiary will be allocated 5,00,000 spawn.
The rearing time is 90 days.

Frequency of Disbursement:
The benefit can be reclaimed after a minimum of 1 year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
1. The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
1. The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities.
1. The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit.
1. The applicant must have a bank account in their own name.
1. The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity. > **Preference/Reservation:**

The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Education & Learning
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry of Education

Details:
The scheme "Scheme of Development Assistance to Colleges for the Construction of Buildings" was launched by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. The scheme aims to help Colleges in the consolidation and expansion of infrastructure. The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension of existing buildings, including classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, and hostels. The applications for this scheme are accepted after the College has constituted a Building Committee, finalized the plans and estimates, and resolved to take up the building projects with University Grants Commission assistance.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance
The scheme provides financial assistance for the construction and renovation/extension (of existing buildings) of various types of buildings (e.g., classrooms, library, laboratories, administrative block, staff quarters, hostels).
The University Grants Commission provides financial assistance on a 100% basis within the approved ceiling.
Colleges may seek assistance up to 60% of the total grants allocated under General Development Assistance in a Plan period for the construction of buildings.
Disbursement
The release of the approved grant is staggered based on progress and documentation:
50% of the approved grant will be released while conveying the University Grants Commission’s approval to the Plan and Estimates.
40% of the approved grant will be released upon receipt of the audited Utilisation Certificate, audited Statement of Expenditure, and progress report of the first installment indicating the stage of construction (Annexure-IV & V).
Remaining 10% of the grant will be released on receipt of the Completion documents (Annexure-IV, VI, VII, revised estimates, and photographs).
Conditions
The College must ensure that the expenditure exceeding the UGC grant, if any, will be met by the College from its own resources.
The construction must not be delayed for want of funds.
The Project should be completed in a time-bound manner (in months).
The construction must be executed in accordance with the plan accepted by the Commission.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a College.
- The applicant must be included in the list of Colleges maintained by the University Grants Commission.
- The applicant must be included under Sections 2(f) and 12B of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress (USSTC)
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Uttarakhand State Science &amp; Technology Congress” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to foster scientific talent and encourage emerging scientists and researchers in the state. The congress is organized annually by UCOST and attracts significant participation from young researchers and scientists.

Benefits:
The Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress (USSTC) is organized annually by UCOST. The USSTC specifically aims to foster scientific talent and provide encouragement to emerging scientists and researchers in the state. The Science Congress attracts considerable attention from young researchers and scientists and has been a great success.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Individual researchers from research institutes, startup innovators, farmers, and NGOs from Uttarakhand are eligible to participate in the Science &amp; Technology Congress.
Sagar Khedu Sarvangi Vikas Yojana
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Utility & Sanitation
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Sagar Khedu Sarvangi Vikas Yojana” was launched by the Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to accelerate the process of development in 39 taluks of 15 districts of Sagar Kantha (Coastal Area). The scheme aims to resolve the problem of excessive tripping and faults in coastal areas due to corrosion and humidity, ensuring uninterrupted and quality power supply to consumers. The scheme provides improvement of distribution lines, construction of new 66 Kilovolt sub stations, and repair and modernization of transmission lines, along with provisioning 12,000 new agricultural electricity connections. The scheme is implemented by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The Government provides share capital contributions to the corporation for execution.

Benefits:
The scheme plans for several infrastructure improvements and resultant benefits for consumers in coastal areas:
Infrastructure Improvement:
 Work is planned for the improvement of distribution lines, construction of new 66 Kilovolt sub stations, and repair and modernization of transmission lines.
Voltage and Supply:
 Industrial and residential customers located in the coastal areas will receive adequate voltage and continuous power supply.
Reduced Failures:
 There will be a significant reduction in the rate of electric motor burnout and transformer failure.
Reduced Losses:
 There will be a reduction in transmission loss and power interruption.
Crop Protection:
 Provision of continuous power supply will prevent damage to crops.
Safety:
 Accidents that occur due to the breaking of power lines can be largely avoided.
Development:
 The all-round development of the villages of the taluks located in the Sagar Kantha area can be achieved.
New Connections:
 New agricultural electricity connections are planned to be provided to coastal farmers (with a target of 12,000 connections mentioned for the financial year 2016-2017).
Residential Coverage:
 Electricity supply is planned for approximately 1,00,000 housings.


Eligibility Criteria:
***The guidelines of the scheme do not define any specific eligibility criteria. However, the target groups benefiting from the infrastructure and connection provisions will be the following:***

- Electricity consumers living in the coastal area.
- Industrial, residential, or agricultural customers located in the coastal areas.
- Consumers residing within one of the 39 taluks of the 15 districts of the Sagar Kantha area.
- Farmer seeking a new agricultural electricity connection in the areas of Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) company.
Uttarakhand@25 Adarsh Champawat
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Uttarakhand@25 Adarsh Champawat” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to develop Champawat district as a model district with the broader objective of positioning Uttarakhand as a model state for other Himalayan regions.

Benefits:
Uttarakhand@25 "Adarsh Champawat" aims to develop Champawat district as a model district under the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister, with the broader goal of making Uttarakhand a model for other Himalayan states. The Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, has been designated as the nodal agency. In this context, UCOST is working to develop the district as an ideal district by coordinating with NGOs, self-help groups, various state and central government departments, and other institutions operating in Champawat district.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiaries must be farmers, entrepreneurs, self-help groups, students, researchers, and the general public of Champawat district of Uttarakhand.
Artificial Intelligence
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Artificial Intelligence” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) under the Science and Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote awareness, understanding, and practical learning of Artificial Intelligence among school students from classes 9 to 12 and provide them with opportunities to participate in AI coding camps and hands-on experiments.

Benefits:
UCOST, Regional Science Center, Dehradun, in collaboration with Intel, has established an AI Skills Lab under the AI for Youth program. Students from classes 9 to 12 across the state can participate in AI coding camps and perform hands-on experiments.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant must be a student of class 9 to 12 studying in a government or private school in Uttarakhand.
Policy for Establishment of Private Industrial Estates/Areas - 2023
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Transport & Infrastructure
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Policy for Establishment of Private Industrial Estates/Areas - 2023” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote and facilitate the development of private industrial estates and areas in Uttarakhand by providing financial incentives, infrastructure support, and a streamlined regulatory framework.

Benefits:
Capital Subsidy on Infrastructure:
 ₹10 lakh per acre.
Subsidy for Setting Up CETP:
 40% of the cost, up to a maximum of ₹1 crore.
Assistance for External Infrastructure Development:
 2% of the total fixed capital investment made by the private promoter on the fixed assets created for the industrial establishment, per park/area, will be payable.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. Any individual, founder, developer, partnership firm, LLP, company, or institution legally registered under the Companies Act, Societies Act, or Limited Liability Partnership Act, as well as entities operating in Joint Venture or Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, or as a Land Aggregator (with written consent of all concerned landowners), shall be eligible to apply for setting up a Private Industrial Estate/Area.
   1. For establishing a private industrial estate/area/park, it is mandatory to have at least 30 acres of land in plain areas and at least 2 acres in hilly areas.
   1. The promoter/investor must arrange the required land from their own sources for setting up the industrial estate/area.
   1. In cases where land is aggregated through land aggregators, SIDCUL will enter into an agreement with the promoter/land aggregator to ensure fulfillment of financial obligations under the policy.
   1. If a minimum of 80% of the land is acquired or aggregated by the private industrial estate/park developer, and there is an obstacle in acquiring the remaining land, SIIDCUL (State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited) may acquire the remaining land through the District Magistrate, provided a bank guarantee from the developer equal to the acquisition price is submitted.
   1. In cases where land is leased or aggregated by the developer, the minimum period of lease/agreement shall be 30 years, which may be renewed with the mutual consent of both parties.
   1. The proposed land must be legally in the possession of the promoter and free from any encroachment.
Uttarakhand Startup Policy-2023
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Uttarakhand Startup Policy-2023” is implemented by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support the growth of the startup ecosystem in Uttarakhand and create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by establishing a robust and sustainable startup environment in the state.

Benefits:
Under the policy, the following incentives are provided:
A monthly allowance of ₹15,000/- per month for one year to entrepreneurial startups, and ₹20,000/- per month to women entrepreneurs, person from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Divyang, transgender startups, or those based on grassroots innovations.
One-time seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh for recognized startups, and up to ₹12.50 lakh for women entrepreneurs, scheduled caste, scheduled tribes, Divyang, transgender, or grassroots innovation-based startups.
Reimbursement assistance of ₹1 lakh per national patent and ₹5 lakh per international patent.
Reimbursement assistance of ₹10,000/- for filing applications for trademarks and industrial designs.
Financial incentives under the MSME policy, such as special capital subsidy, interest subsidy, stamp duty exemption, and SGST reimbursement assistance.
One-time free assistance for pre-incubation and incubation support.
Capital subsidy of up to ₹1 crore for setting up new incubation centres and up to ₹50 lakh for expanding existing incubation centres.
Provision of ₹200 crore for setting up a venture fund.


Eligibility Criteria:
***For the purposes of this policy, an entity must be registered as a Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), or Registered Partnership Firm.***
Under the Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2023, an entity will be considered a “Startup” if it fulfills the following criteria:
**Legal entities with their registered office in Uttarakhand:**

   1. The period of formation and operation of the entity should not exceed ten years from the date of its incorporation.
   1. The turnover of the entity should not have exceeded ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation or registration.
   1. The entity should not be formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business, nor should it be a part of a family business or business group.
   1. The entity should be engaged in innovation, development, or improvement of products, processes, or services, or should have a scalable business model with high potential for employment or wealth generation; or should meet the startup criteria as defined by the Government of India from time to time.

***Legal entities having their registered office in other states of India (in addition to the criteria defined under this policy):***

   1. The entity must have an office in the State of Uttarakhand, and its business operations should be conducted substantially through this office.

During the entire period of recognition, the entity must employ at least 70% of its total full-time workforce from among the domiciles of Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules
Category: Travel & Tourism
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The “Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules” is implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to establish a transparent, efficient, and standardized system for the online registration of tourism-related businesses and service units across the state.

Benefits:
Under this initiative, tourism-related businesses and services within the state are registered online through the Department of Tourism.


Eligibility Criteria:
The following units are eligible for registration under the Rules:

  - **Residential Units:** Hotels, motels, resorts, guest houses, dharamshalas, ashrams, etc.  - **Travel Trade-related Units:** Travel agents, domestic tour operators, excursion agents.  - **Catering-related Units:** Restaurants, beer bars, fast food centres, food plazas, food courts, etc.  - **Entertainment-related Units:** Amusement/theme parks, golf courses, ropeways, sound and light shows, angling units, etc.  - A**dventure Tourism-related Units:** Adventure tour operators, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, river rafting, wall climbing, mountaineering, rock climbing, paragliding, etc.  - **Other Units:** Handicraft/souvenir shops, yoga and meditation centres/sadhana kutirs, tourist information centres, and nature/adventure/wildlife photography units, etc.
Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Caste Beneficiaries
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Construction of Minor Irrigation Projects for Scheduled Caste Beneficiaries” was launched by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide Scheduled Caste farmers with free and adequate irrigation by constructing small irrigation projects such as water tanks and pipelines in Scheduled Caste-dominated areas, thereby helping them improve their farming. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with free irrigation facilities. The following projects are constructed for collective irrigation in Scheduled Caste-dominated areas:
Hauz (Water Storage Tank)
Construction of Pipelines / Water Channels (Gool)


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. The beneficiary must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the scheme.
   1. The name of the proposed village must be included in the list of Scheduled Caste-dominated villages issued by the Department of Social Welfare.
   1. Sufficient irrigated area must be available for the project.
   1. The cost of the project must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, and the benefit-cost ratio must be greater than 1.0.
Construction of Artesian Wells in Scheduled Tribe Areas
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Construction of Artesian Wells in Scheduled Tribe Areas” was launched by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide free irrigation facilities to farmers in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas through the construction of artesian wells, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, free irrigation facilities will be made available to farmers. 
Artesian wells are established in areas dominated by Scheduled Tribes.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the scheme.
   1. The name of the proposed village must be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages issued by the Department of Social Welfare.
   1. The project site must be suitable for the construction of artesian wells.
   1. A sufficient irrigated area must be available for the project.
   1. The project cost must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, and the benefit-cost ratio must be greater than 1.0.
IT Policy and Amendments-2020 - Information Technology Development Agency
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The policy “IT Policy and Amendments-2020” is implemented by the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) under Department of Information Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the growth of IT, ITES, Internet Service Provider, and Telecom Service Provider industries in Uttarakhand by supporting startups, and creating employment opportunities for local youth through policy incentives and initiatives.

Benefits:
Under the IT Policy, the focus is on promoting the IT and IT Enabled Services (ITES) sectors, as well as the Internet Service Provider and Telecom Service Provider industries in the state, by encouraging investment through various beneficial schemes and policy incentives offered by the Industries Department.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. IT, ITES, Internet Service Providers, Telecom Service Providers, IT-based industries, investors, startups, and youth from Uttarakhand are eligible to avail of the benefits offered under the policy.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Har Khet Ko Pani (Surface Scheme) Uttarakhand
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Har Khet Ko Pani (Surface Irrigation Scheme)” is implemented by the Department of Minor Irrigation, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide every farmer with reliable surface irrigation facilities by developing sustainable irrigation infrastructure, ensuring that every field receives adequate water to improve agricultural productivity. This scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme with a funding pattern of 90% Central share and 10% State share.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, farmers are provided with free irrigation facilities. The following works are carried out to ensure irrigation support:
Pipelines / Gool (water channels)
Storage tanks / Geo-lined tanks
Solar pump sets
Small gated weirs


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. As per the guidelines issued by the Government of India:


  - For the construction of collective irrigation schemes, clusters will be formed within a radius of 5 km from the proposed village, with a command area of 20 hectares or more.
  - In the case of an individual scheme, the command area should be 10 hectares or more.
  - The cost of the scheme must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare.
  - The benefit-cost ratio of the scheme must be greater than 1.0.
Post-Harvest Management
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Level: State | State: Uttarakhand

Details:
The scheme “Post-Harvest Management” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the development of modern post-harvest infrastructure by supporting farmers and entrepreneurs in setting up facilities such as pack houses, pre-cooling units, cold rooms, cold storage units, and ripening chambers, thereby reducing post-harvest losses and improving the quality, value, and marketability of horticultural produce.

Benefits:
For setting up units such as Pack Houses (9 m / 6 m), Pre-Cooling Units (6 MT capacity), Mobile Pre-Cooling Units (5 MT capacity), Cold Rooms (30 MT capacity), Cold Storage Units, Refer Vans/Containers (6 MT capacity), and Ripening Chambers (300 MT capacity), a subsidy of 35% to 50% is provided through a bank-linked, loan-based subsidy mechanism.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be an interested entrepreneur or farmer.
1. The applicant must either own the land or have it on lease for a period of 25 to 30 years.
One Time Grant For Media Personality
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Level: State | State: Assam

Details:
&quot;One Time Grant for Media Personality&quot; is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Information and Public Relations Department, Govt. of Assam. Through this scheme, the govt. provides a one-time grant to twenty journalists ₹ 50,000/- each every year so that they can engage in their varied performances in a more productive and efficient manner. The assistance is intended to support journalists in their pursuit of outstanding achievements and also to support them in their time of need. The objectives of this scheme is to uphold the dignity of media persons and to inspire and motivate the media persons to excel in the field of journalism.

Benefits:
A one-time grant of ₹ 5,00,000/- to 20 Journalists in a year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
1. The applicant must be an accredited/recognized journalist of Assam.
1. The scheme is open to all mainstream media journalists having accredited/recognized cards of DIPR, Assam including freelancers from Print, Electronic, and News Agencies.
1. The minimum age for journalists should be 40 years. There is no upper limit.
1. The applicant must have at least fifteen years of experience in the field of Journalism.
1. The applicant should not have been convicted for any criminal offense or punished by any Court of Law or reprimanded by the Press Council of India for misconduct or violation of ethics of journalism or for any other similar reason.
1. The Annual income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 5,00,000. **NOTE:** Canvasing for the grant in any form will disqualify the candidature. Anybody found canvassing in his/her favor shall be debarred from consideration for a grant.
To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas: Boat Net - Gujarat
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: State | State: Gujarat

Details:
The scheme “Boat Net” is a component under the “To Increase Fish Seed Production and Inland Fisheries Resources in Tribal Areas” scheme, introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to boost fish production and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities. Under this scheme, financial assistance for boats and nets is provided to individuals, societies, self-help groups, associations, reservoir monopolies, private units, and particularly Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries engaged in inland fisheries.
> **Objectives:**


- To increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.
- To boost fish farming or fishing activities in fresh water bodies.
- Fishing in reservoirs, aquaculture in ponds and catch from rivers increase fish production and boost inland fisheries.
- The main objective is to provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Tribe fishermen in the state and increase fish production.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Tin Boat with Net:
50% assistance of the unit cost, amounting to ₹19,000/-, which includes:
Tin Boat: ₹10,000/-
Net: ₹5,000/-
Lifesaving appliance: ₹4,000/-
F.R.P. Boat with Net:
50% assistance of the unit cost, amounting to ₹34,000/-, which includes:
FRP Boat: ₹25,000/-
Net: ₹5,000/-
Lifesaving appliance: ₹4,000/-
Frequency of Disbursement:
 The benefits can be reclaimed after a minimum of 6 year.


Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant must be Individuals/societies/self-help groups/associations/reservoir monopolies/private units, etc., involved in inland fisheries activities can avail the benefits of inland schemes.
   1. The applicant must be from the Scheduled Tribes.
   1. The applicant must be above 18 years.
   1. The beneficiary must have his/her own bank account.
   1. The applicant must have an Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.
Ayurswasthya Yojana: AYUSH for Sports Medicine
Category: Health & Wellness
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Ayush

Details:
The scheme-component &quot;AYUSH for Sports Medicine&quot; under the &quot;Ayurswasthya Yojana&quot; by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, aims to provide AYUSH-based treatment and rehabilitation services to sports persons. AYUSH Sports medicine is a unique concept where, the treatment will be provided on sports injuries and promote the health and fitness of sports persons through AYUSH intervention. Fit India Movement is a nation-wide movement in India to encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance:
Maximum grant of ₹1,00,00,000/- for one project for 18 months.
The funds will be released in two installments of 60% and 40% of the total amount sanctioned. The second installment will be released after receiving expenditure of at least 75% of the released amount and after acceptance of UC thereof.


Eligibility Criteria:
- The AYUSH teaching Institutions and AYUSH hospitals can apply for the scheme.
  - The Institutions/ Organisations should be having collaboration with only recognized National and International sports bodies such as the Sports Authority of India, All India Football Federation, Indian Olympic Association, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), International Cricket Council (ICC), etc.
National Bamboo Mission
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Details:
Resultant to this historic amendment, bamboo grown in the non-forest area is out of the scope of regulations on the forest produces. During the year 2022-23, the NBM has been merged with Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme. The restructured National Bamboo Mission primarily focuses on the development of complete value chain of bamboo sector to link growers with consumers starting from planting material, plantation, creation of facilities, skilled manpower and brand processing marketing, micro, small & medium enterprises, skilled manpower and brand building initiative in a cluster approach mode. Presently the scheme is being implemented in 24 States/UTs. The NBM has provisions to raise bamboo plantations as well as to establish units for bio-energy extraction, activated carbon product, charcoal making, pellet making, Ethanol gasifier, etc for government agencies and private entrepreneurs. NBM also envisaged to revitalise the bamboo industry through various innovations and policy support that would contribute by reducing the carbon emission and contribute to domestic manufacturing. The key objectives of the Mission are as follows:
•	To increase the area under bamboo plantation in non-forest Government and private lands to supplement farm income and contribute towards resilience to climate change as well as availability of quality raw material requirement of industries. The bamboo plantations will be promoted predominantly in farmers’ fields, homesteads, community lands, arable wastelands, and along irrigation canals, water bodies etc.
•	To improve post-harvest management through establishment of innovative primary processing units near the source of production, primary treatment and seasoning plants, preservation technologies and market infrastructure.
•	To promote product development keeping in view market demand, by assisting R&D, entrepreneurship & business models at micro, small and medium levels and feed bigger industry.
•	To rejuvenate the underdeveloped bamboo industry in India
•	To promote skill development, capacity building, awareness generation for development of bamboo sector from production to market demand.
•	To realign efforts to reduce dependency on import of bamboo and bamboo products by way of improved productivity and suitability of domestic raw material for industry, so as to enhance income of the primary producers.

Benefits:
The scheme targets to provide following benefits:
1)	It would assist farmers, government agencies, artisans, entrepreneurs, private agencies, Federated SHGs, FPOs, and other persons involved in bamboo industry
2)	It will help in establishing bamboo nursery, bamboo cultivation, post-harvest processing, product manufacturing, capacity building, entrepreneurship, etc for the industry
3)	It will help in creating self-dependency for fulfilling the demand of bamboo and bamboo products.

Eligibility Criteria:
The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India