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State Art Exhibition Competition
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "State Art Exhibition Competition" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote fine arts and recognize artistic talents by providing awards and scholarships to artists, art students, and school children across Gujarat.

Benefits:
- **Artists Category:** 23 prizes totaling ₹1,74,500/-.  - **Art Institute Students Category:** 16 prizes totaling ₹48,000/-.  - **School Children Category:** 50 prizes totaling ₹25,000/-.  - **Scholarship:** Winning students in the art institution category are eligible for a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/-.
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Eligibility:
- Artists/ art institute students and school children in Gujarat are eligible under this scheme.
  - Students should be studying in classes 1st to 10th in Gujarat.

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Application Process:
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Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application forms for the "State Art Exhibition Competition" scheme.
Application Form for State Art Exhibition-Competition.
Application form for providing Scholarship to Student.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, including career details in the field of art, photographs, or color slides of work (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority at the Academy office to whom the application has been submitted.
Contact Us:Gujarat State Academy of Fine ArtsRavi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan,Opposite Bhaikaka Bhavan,Law Garden, Ellisbridge,Ahmedabad - 380006.079-26425562079-26562558

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card/School ID Card).
Proof of Residence (in Gujarat).
Bonafide Certificate (for art institute students and school children).
Declaration from School (in case of group entries from schools).
Bank Account Details (for disbursal of prize money and scholarship).
Copy of Artwork (submitted as per competition guidelines).
Certificate of Participation or Merit (if available from past competitions – optional).
Proof of Enrollment (for scholarship-eligible art institution students).
Any other document as required.
State Award To Two Anganwadi Workers Under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme recognizes Anganwadi Workers under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes for their exemplary performance in improving the quality and coverage of services provided to children and mothers. Each awardee receives a cash award of ₹5,000/- and a citation.

Benefits:
- Each selected awardee receives a Cash Award of ₹5,000/-.
- Each selected awardee receives a citation.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an Anganwadi Worker under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes.
- The applicant must demonstrate exemplary performance in improving the coverage and quality of services provided to children and pregnant and lactating mothers under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme.
- The applicant must show contribution towards the implementation of programmes or schemes of the central Government, state Government, or local bodies.

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Application Process:
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*The process detailed below describes the pathway for nomination and selection, as the Anganwadi Worker does not apply directly for this award.
Step 1: The recommendation for the award must be initiated by authorized officials or bodies, which include District/Block level Public Representation Institutions (PRIs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Members of Parliament (MPs), Women’s Organisations, Child Development Project Officers (CDPO), District Programme Officers of Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, or the District Collector.
Step 2: The initiated recommendation, detailing the exemplary performance of the Anganwadi Worker, must then be put forward to the designated Scrutiny Committee for further review and selection.

Documents Required:
*The scheme guidelines do not explicitly list the documents required for application, as the process is nomination-based. The list below is inferred from the scheme's eligibility criteria:
Recommendation/Nomination Letter From District/Block Level Public Representation Institutions (PRIs), Members Of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Members Of Parliament (MPs), Women’s Organisation, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), District Programme Officer Of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Or District Collector.
Documentary Evidence Substantiating Exemplary Performance And Contribution Towards Implementation Of Schemes Of Central/State Government/Local Bodies.
State Disability Pension
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Mizoram launched the State Disability Pension scheme. It provides a monthly pension of ₹350 to 200 eligible individuals who are completely blind or bedridden.

Benefits:
- **Financial assistance of ₹350/- per month for disabled individuals.**

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.
1. The applicant must be entirely blind or bedridden due to a disability.
1. The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

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Application Process:
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Step 1: The applicant writes the application on plain paper. 
Step 2: In the application form attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
UDID/Disability Certificate
Proof of BPL Status (Family Ration Card)
Photocopy of Bank Passbook (first page showing account holder's name and account number)
State Fisheries Input Scheme
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Fisheries
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to aims to enhance the productivity and income of fish farmers by providing financial support in the form of subsidies on essential fishery inputs such as hand nets, hapa, nets, mini kits, etc.

Benefits:
Fish farmers who are already engaged in fish farming are provided a 50% subsidy on the total cost of essential fishery inputs such as fish feed, medicines, etc.

  - A subsidy of 1 quintal of fish feed is provided for a 100 square meter pond, and 6 quintals of fish feed for ponds ranging from 500 to 2000 square meters.
  - A grant of 7 quintals of fish feed is provided for RAS/Biofloc systems.
  - A subsidy of 10 quintals of fish feed is provided for trout farming.
  - A 50% subsidy is provided on the total market rate cost of essential input materials for fisheries such as hand nets, hapas, nets, and minikits.
  - A 50% subsidy is admissible for one hand net/hapa/net and one minikit per fish farmer.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be currently engaged in fish farming.
1. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.

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Application Process:
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To avail the benefits of the scheme (for pond feed, medicines, and other inputs), the applicant must submit an application to the Assistant Director of Fisheries or the District Fisheries In-charge Office at the district level.
The application should be submitted along with the following documents: Aadhaar card, land records, permanent residence certificate, caste certificate, bank account details, mobile number, and pond details.
In the future, the application process will be made available online through the Apuni Sarkar Portal.
After submission, fisheries inspectors/field personnel will conduct a field survey and prepare a proposal in consultation with the beneficiary. Once the proposal is prepared, it will be approved by the concerned district officer. The fish farmer will then purchase seeds, feed, and medicines from the market and submit the bills to the field personnel. After verification of the bills, the field personnel will forward the details to the district officer, who will arrange for disbursement of 50% of the total cost as subsidy directly into the fish farmer’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Land Records (proof of pond ownership or lease)/ Copy of Khasra / Khatoni
Permanent Residence Certificate
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Bank Account Details (copy of passbook)
Mobile Number
Details of Pond Related Documents (size, location, and ownership status)
Original Bills/Invoices of procured items (Feed, Medicines, Hand nets, etc.)
Any other documents as required
State Food Scheme (Yellow Ration Card)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Food & Civil Supplies
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide rice at subsidized rates to yellow ration card holders in the state, under which 7.50 kg of rice is distributed to each card holder every month at the rate of ₹11.00 per kg.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, each ration card holder receives 7.50 kg of rice per month at the rate of ₹11/- per kg.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The annual family income of the applicant should be ₹5 lakh or less.

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Application Process:
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To obtain this type of ration card, the applicant must first collect the application form from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Supply Inspector, Regional Food Officer, or District Supply Officer of the respective area. 
Along with the application, the applicant is required to submit the Aadhaar cards of all family members, a photograph of the head of the family, a mobile phone number, bank account details, gas connection details, voter ID card, PAN card, income certificate, and electricity bill to the concerned office.
In rural areas, the Gram Panchayat Development Officer records the applicant’s name and forwards it with a recommendation to the Food Supply Department for further action. In urban areas, the Food Supply Department conducts an investigation, and if the application is found correct, the details are digitized. The applicant can then contact the District Supply Office within ten days to obtain the ration card.
If the income of a ration card holder increases, it is the responsibility of the holder to inform the District Supply Officer. In such cases, the individual is removed from the scheme by the department. The District Supply Officer also conducts inspections from time to time, and action for removal is taken even after a proposal is passed by the Gram Panchayat. Additionally, if any third party provides information regarding ineligibility, the department investigates the matter, and if the information is found correct, the ration card of the concerned holder is cancelled.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar cards of all family members
Photograph of the head of the family
Mobile phone number
Bank account details
Gas connection details
Voter ID card
PAN card
Income certificate
Electricity bill
State Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandary Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "State Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme", initiated by the Animal Husbandry Department of Chhattisgarh, aims to promote goat farming as a sustainable livelihood option. Goat rearing has been a traditional occupation, and with increasing demand for milk and meat.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance Under the State Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme**

- **Total finance cost:** ₹1,00,000/- per goat unit (30 goats + 2 improved breed goats).- **For general category beneficiaries:** 25% subsidy on the total cost, up to a maximum of ₹₹25,000/-- **For SC/ST beneficiaries:** 33.3% subsidy on the total cost, up to a maximum of ₹33,300/-.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh for at least five years.
1. The applicant should be linked to a loan from a Nationalized, Cooperative, or Regional Rural Bank.
1. The applicant should be willing to sign a contract with the department to operate the unit for at least three years.
1. The applicant should be eligible for the grant only after obtaining the Unit Establishment Verification Certificate, a demand letter from the bank, and submitting necessary documents.
1. The applicant should be the only person from a joint family applying for the grant.
1. The applicant should be aware that a joint family receiving benefits under the scheme cannot reapply for the next five years.

Application Process:
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Application Submission
The applicant must submit the application in the prescribed format at the nearest veterinary institution (veterinary dispensary, artificial insemination sub-centre, main village unit, veterinary hospital, artificial insemination centre, or main village block).
The application will be registered at the development block-level veterinary institution.
Forwarding to Bank
The Department will forward the application to the bank branch suggested by the applicant for loan approval.
Loan Approval & Animal Purchase
After loan approval from the respective bank (nationalized, cooperative, or regional rural bank), the applicant will purchase the animals.
Grant Release
Once the bank approves the loan and the beneficiary purchases the animals, the bank will submit a demand letter along with the verification report to the Joint/Deputy Director, Veterinary Services of the concerned district.
Based on the report, the grant will be approved, and the amount will be disbursed to the bank.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
Residence Proof (Chhattisgarh domicile certificate)
Caste Certificate
Bank Account Details
Land Ownership/Lease Document
Animal Purchase Proof
State Government Backward Class Scholarship (Class 6 to 10)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: School Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme is implemented by the School Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, aims to ensure the continuity of education for students from the Backward Classes. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Backward Classes students studying in Classes 6 to 10.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Backward Classes students at the following rates:

  - **Class 6 to 8:** ₹200/- per year (for boys) and ₹300/- per year (for girls)  - **Class 9 to 10:** ₹300/- per year (for boys) and ₹400/- per year (for girls)
**Note:** The scholarship will be transferred directly into the student&amp;#39;s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should belong to the Backward Classes or Minorities community.
   1. Students from Class 6 to 10 are eligible for the benefits under this scheme.
   1. The parents or guardians should not be income taxpayers or own more than 10 acres of land.

**Note:** There should not have been any increase in the income of the parents or guardians in the past year.

Application Process:
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To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.
Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Caste certificate
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Bank account details/Bank Passbook 
Income certificate
Self-declaration form of the parent for renewal that "Income has not increased in the last year.”
Samagra ID
Other necessary documents if required
State Government Health Scheme (Golden Card)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Medical Health And Family Welfare Department
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide quality healthcare facilities to all government employees, pensioners, and their dependents in Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, prescribed medical treatment is provided free of cost.

Benefits:
The State Government Health Scheme has been implemented with the aim of providing quality healthcare facilities to all government employees, pensioners, and their dependents in Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, prescribed medical treatment is provided free of cost.
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Eligibility:
1. All government employees and pensioners of Uttarakhand who have obtained Golden Cards and make monthly contributions are eligible under the scheme.

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Application Process:
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Golden Cards for government employees, pensioners, their family members, and employees of autonomous bodies, corporations, authorities, universities, and aided institutions are issued at Jan Seva Kendras, the Unit Trust of India (UTI), or identified hospitals. The definition of ‘family’ and ‘dependents’ under the State Government Health Scheme shall be the same as those specified in the Uttarakhand Retirement Benefits Act, 2018.
Dependent’s Income Limit: The monthly income limit for a dependent will be determined as per the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) guidelines.
Note: Disability refers to a minimum of 40% disability, which must be certified by a Medical Board through an official Disability Certificate.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Health Authority for this scheme.
State Government SC Scholarship (Class 1 to 10)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: School Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme was launched by School Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, aims to improve educational status of SC students by providing scholarships. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to SC girl students in Classes 1 to 5,and to both boys & girls in SC category in Classes 6 to 10.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships for Scheduled Caste students are provided at the following rates:

  - **Class 1 to 5:** ₹250/- per year (for girls only)  - **Class 6 to 8:** ₹200/- per year (for boys) and ₹600/- per year (for girls)  - **Class 9 to 10:** ₹600/- per year (for boys) and ₹1,200/- per year (for girls)
**Note:** The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student&amp;#39;s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. Girl students from Class 1 to 5 and all students (both boys and girls) from Class 6 to 10 are eligible for the benefits under the scheme.
   1. There is no restriction on the annual family income of the students.

**Note 1:** One-time failure in a class is allowed.
**Note 2:** There is no need to reapply for renewal within the same level (Class 1 to 10).

Application Process:
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To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.
Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
Previous class passing certificate/marksheet
Samagra ID
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
State Government Share Capital Contribution to Co.operative Sugar Factories (Normal Area) (Tribal Area)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a 30% share capital contribution by the State Government for setting up new sugar cooperative factories in Gujarat.

Benefits:
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Name of the ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum 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<br>

Eligibility:
- Newly established sugar co-operative factories shall be eligible for this scheme.

Application Process:
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The concerned sugar co-operative societies who are eligible, should send the proposal through the District Registrar of the concerned district to the Director of Sugar, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.
Office Address and Contact Details of District Registrar: Click here.
Office Address and Contact Details of Director Of Sugar:
Director of sugarAddress: Dr.Jivraj Mehta bhavan, Block No.8 ,2nd floor, GandhinagarPhone: 232-53437Email Us: directorsugar[at]gmail[dot]com

Documents Required:
Project report of sugar co-operative factory including construction/machinery
Member’s share capital collected by sugar co-operative society (including the last balance sheet of the society)
Official details regarding sanctioned project loan
Official documents regarding the ownership of the land of the proposed project of the Sugar Co-operative Society