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Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Suraksha Sanugrah Audhan Yojana
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: All

In order to give financial support to the aggrieved family members of the ill-fated farmers the State Govt. has provided accident claim cover through Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Suraksha Sanugrah Audhan Yojana in the year 2023-24.

Benefits:
The benefits in the form of compensation provided:
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	I)Death - Rs. 2 lakhs
	II) Disablement - Rs. 1 lakh /- or 2 lakhs
		a) Loss of one limb or one Eye - Rs. 1 Lakhs
		b) Loss of two limbs or two Eyes- Rs. 2 lakhs
		c) Loss of one limb and one Eye	 - Rs. 2 lakhs
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Eligibility:
1) Registered farmer in the age group of 10 -75 years.
2) Person registered as farmer in Maharashtra as evidenced by 7/12 extract.
3) All 1.52 crore farmers of the state and one family member   from their family.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
1.	Concern accident farmer / heir of the farmer should submit complete claim proposal with all the prescribed documents to the concerned Taluka Agriculture Officer within 30 days.
2.	After receiving preliminary information about the accident victim, a team of concerned revenue officer, police officer, taluka agriculture officer should visit and submit the report to Tehsildar within 8 days from the occurrence of the incident.
3.	The Taluka Agriculture Officer should scrutinize the claim proposals received and submit the eligible claim proposals to the concerned Tehsildar.
4.	In the committee meeting under the chairmanship of Tehsildar, a decision will be taken within 30 days to provide assistance to the farmers / heirs of the farmer family and after that the funds will be paid through ECS to the bank account of the accident affected farmers / heirs through the concerned Taluka Agriculture Officer.

Documents Required:
1) Person registered as farmer in Maharashtra as evidenced by 7/12 extract.
   	2) Village form No. 6 – D (Fer-far).
  	3) Village form No. 6 – C.
    4) Age proof evidence by birth certificate or School leaving certificate, etc
	5) Death certificate
	6) First Investigation Report (FIR)
	7) Inquest Report / Panchnama
	8) Post-Mortem Report / Panchnama
	9) Viscera Report
    10) Dis-ability Certificate
Government Food Science Training Centre
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide specialized education and skill development in food processing, canning, bakery, confectionery, and cookery to students from Uttarakhand, empowering them with technical knowledge and practical expertise to pursue careers in the food industry and promote entrepreneurship.

Benefits:
The state has two Food Department Training Centres that offer one-and-a-half-year diploma courses in Canning and Food Processing, Bakery and Confectionery, and Cookery.
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Eligibility:
1. To seek admission in a diploma course, the candidate/student must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. For admission to the Canning and Food Processing course, the student must have passed Intermediate (Science/Agriculture) from an institute located in Uttarakhand.
   1. For admission to other courses, the student must have passed Intermediate from an institute located in Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant/candidate is required to visit the nearest Food Department Training Centre to avail of the benefits.
Selection of candidates is based on the merit of marks obtained in the Intermediate examination.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the Government Food Science Training Centre guidelines to avail of the benefits.
Government Hostel for Working Women/ Girl Students
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities include a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Benefits:
- Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students.
- Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

*The cost of food is divided among the inmates.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should either be a woman employed in government office/organizations/firm, or a girl student studying in college.
- The income of the working woman should not exceed ₹5000 per month.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development 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.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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 Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
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:
Pay Certificate from the Organization/Firm (in the case of Working Woman).
Study Certificate from the Institution (in the case of Student).
Aadhaar Card.
Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department.
Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
Voter ID Card.
Passport-sized Photograph.
Declaration/Undertaking (if any).
In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; the applicant is required to provide his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of the following documents - 
1. Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.
2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
3. Passport.
4. Ration Card.
5. Voter Identity Card.
6. MGNREGA Card.
7. Kisan Photo Passbook.
8. Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).
9. Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead.
10. Any other document as specified by the Department.
Government Institute for the Mentally Retarded - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Government Institute for the Mentally Retarded,Chennai' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, children with intellectual disability are given special education, vocational training, food, uniforms etc.

Benefits:
**The children are also imparted training in daily living skills and below benefits are provided to children with intellectual disability :**

- Special education, 
- Vocational training, 
- Food, 
- Uniforms, 
- Boarding, 
- Medicine, 
- Lodging facilities.

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Eligibility:
1. The child should have an intellectual disability. 
1. The age of the child should be between 4 to 18 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer/Project Officer/Government Institute for Mentally Retarded and request a 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 Project Officer/Government Institute for Mentally Retarded.
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:
National Identity Card of the Differently Abled.  
Birth Certificate.
Government Institutions for Teaching and Training of Persons with Disabilities
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to arrange for education and rehabilitation of children with disabilities by providing them free hostel, education-training, food, clothing and residential facilities.

Benefits:
- Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive education, pre-professional training, and free hostel facilities in the concerned government institutions.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
   1. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or more.
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s age should be more than 6 years and less than 10 years.
   1. The monthly income of the applicant&amp;#39;s parents/guardians should be less than ₹8,000/-.

Application Process:
[Offline]
On receipt of application, admission will be given as per eligibility on the recommendation of the committee constituted in the concerned institution.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh
Proof of age
Disability certificate
Any other documents as required
Government of Goa State Scholarship to NDA Cadets
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme supports NDA cadets from humble financial backgrounds undergoing training at NDA. The scheme aims to attract cadets from economically disadvantaged sections of society opting to serve the country by taking up such challenging jobs/training.

Benefits:
1. **Scholarship of ₹ 1,000/- per month** during the period of training (subject to a maximum of 24 months or duration of the course whichever is less).1. **One Time Outfit Allowance of ₹ 12,000/-.**

Eligibility:
1. The cadet should have been born in Goa and/or domiciled in Goa for a period of at least 15 years.
1. The income limit of the cadet’s parents/ guardians shall not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month (₹ 1,80,000 per annum).
1. In case the cadet is SC/ST/OBC, the income limit of the cadet’s parents/ guardians shall not exceed ₹ 37,500/- per month (₹ 4,50,000 per annum).
1. The cadet should not be receiving financial assistance/scholarship/freeship from any other source.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, DTE Building, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez, Goa 403521.
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Documents Required:
Passport Sized Photograph
ID Proof of National Defence Academy (NDA)
Birth Certificate / Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate
Government Service Home - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Government Service Home" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide institutional care to widows, destitute women, deserted women, adolescent girls and differently-abled women and their children.

Benefits:
The beneficiary is provided accommodation, Food, Education, Vocational training, Free supply of textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, chappals, and sanitary napkins.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a female.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual income should not exceed ₹ 72,000/- (not applicable for differently abled).
1. The age of the applicant should be between 14 to 45 years. 
1. The applicant should qualify as one of the following:

- Widow.
- Destitute Woman.
- Deserted Woman.
- Adolescent Girl.
- Differently Abled Woman.
- Woman from Socially and Economically Backward Sections. 

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**NOTE: The women can stay with their male child up to 5th standard and girl child up to 12th standard in the Service Home.**

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) 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: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form:
Application for Higher Secondary Course.
Application for Tailoring / Secretarial Course.
Application for General Course.
Application form for New 10th std pattern
Application form for the issue of Free books and Notebooks to poor widow's school-going children. 
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 District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
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:
Age Certificate.
Widow/Destitute/Deserted/Orphan Certificate.
Income Certificate of the Applicant/Parent/Guardian.
Certificate/Proof of Disability, in case of differently abled.
Death Certificate of the Husband, in case of widows.
Certificate showing Class Last Studied, if available.
Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Government Special School for the Visually Handicapped and the Hearing Impaired” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry, was introduced to facilitate the education and self-confidence development of visually impaired and hearing-impaired children.

Benefits:
- Free boarding and lodging facilities for the children admitted.
- Free academic education within the campus, along with training in vocal/instrumental music by specially appointed teachers.
- Free supply of two sets of uniform dress per year for all school inmates.
- Free distribution of text books, note books, and other educational necessities.
- Free supply of daily living needs.
- Free supply of Brailee books for visually impaired children.
- Free annual tour arranged for all admitted children.
- Free supply of hearing aids.
- Separate accommodation facilities available for boys and girls in these schools.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a child who has completed 5 years of age.
- The child must be visually impaired and hearing impaired.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, 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 authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
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:
Adhaar Card.
Voter ID.
Address Proof.
Ration Card.
Age Proof.
Disability/Medical Certificate.
Transfer Certificate.
Government Working Women’s Hostel
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Government Working Women’s Hostel" is an initiative by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide safe accommodation facilities to working women who live far away from their families, belonging to lower and middle-income groups.

Benefits:
- Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹300/- per month in Chennai and ₹200/- per month in other Districts. 
- Safe accommodation, food, and electricity charges on a dividing basis.
- The women can stay for 3 years in the hostel.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a working woman. 
1. If the applicant is in Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹25000/- per month.
1. If the applicant is in a district other than Chennai, the income of the applicant should not exceed ₹15000/- per month.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attest if required) 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: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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 District Social Welfare Officer/ Superintendents, Government Working Women Hostel/Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
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:
Certificates issued by the employer.
Income Certificate.
Certificate showing that the applicant belongs to a District / Place other than the place where the hostel is located.
Grant for Marriage of Daughters of Scheduled Caste Individuals
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide a grant of ₹50,000/- per daughter to Scheduled Caste families, for a maximum of two daughters, whose total monthly family income from all sources does not exceed ₹4,000/- or who belong to a BPL family, to help cover marriage expenses.

Benefits:
**Grant Amount:** ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.
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Eligibility:
1.	The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2.	The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
3.	The family’s total monthly income from all sources must not exceed ₹4,000/-, or the family must belong to the BPL category.
4.	At the time of marriage, the bride’s age must be between 18 and 45 years.
5.	At the time of marriage, the groom’s age must be between 21 and 45 years.
6.	The grant is applicable for the marriage of up to two daughters.
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Application Process:
[Online]
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant's mobile number, Aadhaar card, Passport-size Photo, Caste Certificate, Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand, CBS Bank Account Details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid Income Certificate or BPL Certificate, Ration Card, Copy of Family Register (only for rural areas), Bride and groom's date of birth certificate (High School certificate/Birth certificate/Family register/Aadhar card), Marriage registration certificate, Affidavit (Applicant's family has taken benefit only once before or has not taken benefit at all)
It is mandatory to apply between 1st March to 28th February of the same year in which marriage takes place. If someone's marriage takes place in January or February and the documents are not complete at that time, then in such a situation, one can apply before marriage but the benefit will be available only after uploading the marriage registration certificate on the portal. 
After applying online, the Assistant Social Welfare Officer will check it and on the basis of the investigation report/recommendation, the District Social Welfare Officer will approve the application form as per rules and the grant amount will be paid to the beneficiary's account.

Documents Required:
Applicant's mobile number
Aadhaar card
Photograph
Caste certificate
Original domicile certificate of Uttarakhand / Permanent residence certificate
CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar
Valid income certificate or BPL certificate
Ration card
Copy of family register (only for rural areas)
Birth certificates of the bride and groom (School certificate / Birth certificate / Family register / Aadhaar card)
Marriage registration certificate
Affidavit stating that the applicant or their family has availed this benefit only once before or not at all