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Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The "Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5" aims to enhance the skills of women through training on value addition, preservation, and kitchen gardening of horticultural produce, while also providing a daily stipend and training support.

Benefits:
- **Stipend:** ₹500/- per trainee per day sanctioned as training expenditure. Out of this, ₹250/- is provided as a direct stipend to the trainee, and ₹250/- is utilized for material cost, training literature kit, and honorarium to resource persons.  - **Skill Development Training:** Training duration ranges from 2 to 5 days. Modules include fruit and vegetable preservation, canning, kitchen gardening, and value addition.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be willing to participate in horticulture-related skill development training.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
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Documents Required:
Ration Card.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Scheme for Funeral Assistance in Case of Death of Registered Construction Worker
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme for Funeral Assistance in Case of Death of Registered Construction Worker" was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department Tripura. The scheme aims to provide funeral assistance in case of the death of registered construction workers.

Benefits:
- **A one-time grant of ₹10,000/- is provided for the expenses of the funeral ceremony.**

**NOTE:** The amount of benefit payable by the BOARD shall be paid through DBT mode.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a nominee, spouse, or dependent of the deceased registered worker. 
1. The registered construction workers should not have any dues payable to the Board.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
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).
NOTE:  The application should be submitted within 30 days from the date of death of the registered construction worker or the application for the same may be submitted while claiming for the death benefit by the nominee.

Documents Required:
Original BOCW Registration Card.
Bank Account Details of the Nominee.
Death Certificate (from an appropriate authority or death report from a recognized registered Medical Officer).
Ration Card.
Declaration/No Objection Letter (submitted by all the nominees/survivors of the deceased registered construction worker in favour of the applicant).
Photo ID Proof of the Nominee.
Any other documents if required.
Scheme for Giving Awards to Junior Artists in Contemporary Art Field
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The "Scheme for Giving Awards to Junior Artists in Contemporary Art Field" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage junior artists towards Painting & Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹10,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition.

Benefits:
₹10,000/- award prize money for 30 Junior artists.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should be less than 30 years of age.

Application Process:
[Offline]
A Kuzhu’s Press Release inviting contemporary art works from Senior artists will be published in the newspapers.Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents either directly or by post to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai 600 028. Telephone: 24936136 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
NOTE: The artist must pay an entry fee of ₹20/- along with the filled-up application form.

Documents Required:
Bio-data of the Artist.
Age proof.
Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage senior artists & develop the Painting & Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹15,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition.

Benefits:
Prize Money of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 30 years or above.

Application Process:
[Offline]
A Kuzhu’s Press Release inviting contemporary art works from Senior artists will be published in the newspapers.Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the authority given below either directly or by post:-
The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai 600 028. Telephone: 24936136 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
NOTE: The artist must pay an entry fee of ₹20/- along with the filled-up application form.

Documents Required:
Bio-data of the Artist.
Age proof.
Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

Through the "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists", awards are conferred to the participant artists whose works are adjudged outstanding among the entries at the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition conducted by the Kuzhu. The awarded works are put on display for public view.

Benefits:
Prize Money of ₹5,000/- per artist is given to 10 artists.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The artist should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
1. The artist should be in the field of creating artworks like tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, etc.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu (Tamil Nadu Fine Arts Academy) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents either directly or by post to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai - 600 028
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
NOTE: The artist will have to pay an entry fee of ₹10/- along with the filled-up application form.

Documents Required:
Bio Data.
Art Works.
Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist Who Was Receiving Financial Assistance
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Family

"Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist who was Receiving Financial Assistance" was launched by the Art and Culture Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. ₹3,000/- is given to the eligible legal heir of the deceased.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be the legal heir (wife/husband) of the deceased.
- The deceased should have been an artist.
- The deceased should have been receiving financial assistance through the scheme &quot; Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artistes&quot; by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
- The deceased should have been 58 years or older.
- The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the indigent artist. 
- The deceased should have professionally served for the enrichment of any one of the art disciplines or more such as music, dance, drama, film, folk arts, etc.
- The annual income of the deceased artist or their legal spouse should not have exceeded ₹12,000/-.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Commissioner of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Commissioner, Directorate of Art and Culture, Thendral, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, Chennai - 600 028.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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:
3 Photographs of the Legal Heir, attested by the Tahsildar.
Specimen Signature of the Incumbent.
Legal Heir Certificate.
Proof Establishing the Relationship between the Deceased and the Applicant.
Income Certificate. 
Death Certificate of the Indigent Artist.
Copy of the authorisation issued by the Accountant General.
Details regarding the last payment from the Treasury concerned.
Any other document, if required.
Scheme for Giving Stipend to the Trainees Belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Community Enrolled under Various Labour Welfare Centres in the State of Goa
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to give benefits under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe trainees enrolled under various Labour Welfare Centres in the State of Goa. Eligible trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/- to support their training in crafts.

Benefits:
- A stipend of ₹1,000/- per month shall be provided to the eligible applicant/trainee.
- The scheme&#39;s main objective is to train the members of Industrial workers so that they become self-employed. Trainees can earn to some extent to help their family.
- The stipend shall be paid monthly.

- The stipend will be paid till the completion of the course of that particular academic year.
- The period of stipend will commence from July to April of a particular academic year.

****If the attendance of the applicant/trainee is less than 75% for a particular month, no stipend will be paid to that trainee.***
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be enrolled under the respective Labour Welfare Centre for a particular academic year.
- The applicant must have resided in Goa for atleast 15 years.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Community.
- The applicant must not have any source of income of her own.
- The applicant must not be owing business.
- The applicant must not be drawing any stipend from any other source.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, the applicant can obtain the application form from the concerned Sewing Mistress of the respective Labour Welfare Centre where the training is being imparted.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Office of the Commissioner, Labour and Employment, Panaji. This submission must be routed through the concerned Labour Inspector of the area.
ApprovalThe application to claim the benefits under the scheme shall be reviewed and must be approved by the Commissioner, Labour and Employment.
Stipend DisbursementThe stipend of ₹1,000/- per month shall be paid to the approved applicant/trainee commencing from July to April of that particular academic year, provided the attendance requirements are met.

Documents Required:
Residential Certificate, Issued By The Mamlatdar Of Respective Area.
Caste Certificate, Issued By The Competent Authority.
Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance to Industrial Workers/Employee for Purchase of Spectacles
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance to Industrial Workers/Employee for Purchase of Spectacles" by the Goa Labour Welfare Board, Department of Labour and Employment, Goa, aims to provide financial aid to industrial workers/employees for acquiring spectacles. Through this scheme, assistance

Benefits:
- A financial assistance of up to ₹2,000 is provided to cover the cost of the frame and lens of the spectacle (If the expenses exceed this amount, the worker/employee will have to bear the additional cost).
- Replacement of spectacles is allowed only after five years after the initial purchase. However, if the lens power requires a change, replacement can be done after one year, with expenses not exceeding ₹400.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an industrial worker/employee covered under clause (C) of Section 2 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986.
- The applicant should have completed one year of service in the industrial establishment on the date of application, including broken spells of service.
- The applicant should get their eyes tested in the State Hospitals or the Goa Medical College or by a qualified Optician.
- The applicant should obtain the lens (s) number for the spectacles.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents through their employer to the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.

Documents Required:
Cash Receipt for Spectacle Purchase.
Prescription From a Qualified Optician/Doctor.
Certificate of the Medical Officer of the Organisation.
Certificate of the Eye Specialist.
Certificate of Management/Contractor stating the Completion of One Year of Service in the Industrial Establishment.
Any Additional Documents as Required by the Labour Welfare Board (if Applicable).
Scheme for Granting Assistance to Processing Units in APMC (General Area)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Industries

The scheme aims to promote agro-processing and value addition by providing capital investment assistance to private entrepreneurs operating in regulated APMC areas (general zones).

Benefits:
- **Variable Grant Amount:** The grant percentage is tailored to the needs of different market committees, offering 25% for &#39;A&#39; and &#39;B&#39; class committees and 50% for &#39;C&#39; and &#39;D&#39; class committees.- **Maximum Assistance:** The maximum financial assistance provided under the scheme is capped at ₹1,50,00,000/-, ensuring substantial support for eligible projects.
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Eligibility:
-  Co-operative institutions are eligible under this scheme.
  - The institutions must set up a processing unit in the general area of an APMC.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should prepare the application on plain paper.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the District Registrar's Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required:
Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card).
Proof of Ownership or Lease Agreement of Land/Property.
Bank Account Details.
Company Registration Certificate (for firms/companies).
Any other documents as required.
Scheme For Loan And Advances to the Beneficiary For Construction Of House
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department 
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Scheme for Loan and Advances to the Beneficiary for Construction of House was launched by the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, under the Labour Department of Tripura.

Benefits:
1. Credit-linked interest subsidy at 6.5% for eligible loans.
1. Loan amount up to ₹6 lakh, repayable over a maximum period of 20 years.

> **Note:** Direct subsidy credited to the loan account to reduce financial burden.

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Eligibility:
1. The worker should be a registered active BOC worker under the Tripura Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The worker must be a registered construction worker for at least 5 years.
1. The worker should have a minimum of 20 years before retirement.
1. The registered construction worker must not hold any pucca house in any part of the country.
1. The registered construction workers should have a minimum land area (30 Square meters) as per their income status for the construction of Houses.
1. The beneficiary family should not have availed of any central assistance under any housing scheme from the central/ state Government.
1. The worker&#39;s annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The worker should belong to the economically weaker section (EWS) category. 

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Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the CSC agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
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:
Copy of BOC Worker Registration Card.
Aadhaar Number (or Aadhaar/ Aadhaar Enrolment ID).
Self-Certificate / Affidavit as Proof of Income.
Identity and Residential Proof (PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License).
Proof of Minority Community (if the applicant belongs to a Minority Community).
Proof of Nationality.
EWS Certificate / LIG Certificate / MIG Certificate (as applicable).
Salary Slips.
IT Return Statements.
Property Valuation Certificate.
Bank Details and Account Statement.
Affidavit/Proof that the applicant does not own a ‘pucca’ house.
Affidavit/Proof that the applicant is constructing a home under the scheme.