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Scheme of Grant-In-Aid for Conduct of Art Exhibitions: Group Shows
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Scheme of Grant-In-Aid for Conduct of Art Exhibitions: Group Shows" was launched by the Art and Culture Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. The scheme encourages talented artists in the field of painting, and sculpture by granting a sum of ₹50,000/- to groups of five artists for conducting art exhibitions.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹50,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a group of artists.

1. The artists should be natives of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
1. The artists should have continuous involvement in their field of painting and sculpture.
1. The artists should possess an adequate number of artworks for the conduct of their show.
1. Participation in National or State level Art Exhibitions and Artists Camps will be considered as an additional qualification.

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).

Documents Required:
Bio-Data of the Artists.
Passport-sized Photographs of the Artists.
Photographs of Artworks of the Artists.
Copies of Press Cuttings (if any) published in Newspapers/Journals on their Artistic Talents.
Scheme of Grant-In-Aid for Conduct of Art Exhibitions: One-Man Shows
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Scheme of Grant-In-Aid for Conduct of Art Exhibitions: One-Man Shows" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage talented artists in the field of painting, and sculpture by granting ₹25,000/- for conducting "one-man show" art exhibitions.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
1. The applicant should have continuous involvement in his/her field of painting and sculpture.
1. The applicant should possess an adequate number of artworks for the conduct of his/her show.
1. Participation in National or State level Art Exhibitions and Artists Camps will be considered as an additional qualification.

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).

Documents Required:
Bio-Data.
Passport-sized Photograph.
Photographs of Artworks.
Copies of Press Cuttings (if any) published in Newspapers/Journals on their Artistic Talents.
Scheme of Internship of Students to DRDO Labs/Estts for Project Training
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Department: null
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide an opportunity and exposure to future graduates and postgraduates in Engineering and General Sciences to the research and development activities carried out by DRDO in state-of-the-art technology in fields relevant to the defense sector.

Benefits:
1. Internship Training is provided in the areas relevant to DRDO.
   1. Provide opportunity to interns to be associated with projects.

**Note:** DRDO shall not be liable for any compensation in case of personal injury resulting from an accident occurring during the students&amp;#39; attachment to DRDO Labs/Establishments.
***Duration of Training:***

  - The period of training generally is 4 weeks to 6 Months.

**Note:** The duration of training will depend on the type of course and is subject to the discretion of the Lab Director.

Eligibility:
1. Students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in Engineering or General Sciences are eligible.
   1. Interns will be permitted access only to UNCLASSIFIED areas of DRDO Labs/Establishments.

**Note 1:** The provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, do not apply to this scheme.
**Note 2:** DRDO is under no obligation to offer employment to students upon completion of their training.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Students who are interested can apply through their respective institutes or colleges by corresponding with concerned laboratories or establishments that align with their academic disciplines.
Internship training will be permitted subject to available vacancies in labs and approval by the Lab Director.
Note: Students are requested to identify the lab as per subject discipline and may apply directly to the concerned lab and not to DRDO HQ, in this regard.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof – (Aadhaar Card, College ID, etc.)
Passport-size Photograph
Academic Certificates – Copies of mark sheets or transcripts from the latest completed semester
Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Briefly explaining areas of interest
Declaration Form – Stating compliance with DRDO rules and liability disclaimer
Any other documents as required
Scheme of Pension for Eminent Sports Persons
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Sports and Youth Services
Category: Sports & Culture, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Scheme of Pension for Eminent Sports Persons” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Punjab to provide pension to eminent veteran sportsmen who have excelled at International level during their youth and made the nation proud.

Benefits:
**The amount of pension for participation in competitions at various levels shall be as under:**
**Sl. No.****Competitions Levels****Monthly Pension Amount**1Olympic Games₹1000/-2Official World Cup₹1000/-3Davis Cup in Tennis₹1000/-4Test Matches/One Day International in Cricket₹1000/-5Commonwealth Games₹600/-6Asian Games₹600/-> **Mode Of Payment:**

The payment will be sent to the pensioners through cross Bank Cheque into their Bank Accounts.

Eligibility:
1.	The candidates seeking pension under this scheme should have represented National teams in the following competitions:-
•	Olympic Games
•	Official World Cup
•	Commonwealth Games
•	Asian Games
•	Davis Cup in Tennis
•	Test matches/one day international in cricket
2.	This benefit shall be admissible to candidates who attain the age of 40 years.
3.	All the veteran sportsmen/women belonging to Punjab (Punjab Domicile) who have brought laurels to the National/State will be eligible for pension from the Punjab State Sports Council, irrespective of the fact whether they have represented the State of Punjab in National Games or not, before participation in the above mentioned international games.
4.	The veteran sportsmen/women getting any sports pension from Govt. of India will also be eligible for pension under this scheme from Punjab State Sports Council.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The candidates for the award of pension under this scheme need to visit the office of the District Sports Officer, who also serves as the Secretary of the District Sports Councils.
Step 02: Collect the prescribed application form free of cost from the designated office.
Step 03: Fill in all the required details in the application form accurately and legibly.
Step 04: The application form duly filled in and supported by the requisite certificates shall have to be submitted to the concerned District Sports Officer-cum-Secretary, District Sports Council.  
Processing of the Applications by the Concerned Authorities:The District Sports Officer-cum-Secretary, District Sports Council shall examine and verify the facts recorded in each application and after having satisfied himself, shall forward the applications to the Secretary, Punjab State Sports Council who shall process and get the pension finalized.

Documents Required:
A copy of Identity proof
Passport-size photograph
Proof of age
Bank passbook
Documents supporting sports achievements
Any other relevant documents, as required
Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme of Personal Assistance Allowance to Differently Abled Persons with High Support Need" was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a personal assistance allowance of ₹1,000 to differently abled person.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- per month. 
> **NOTE:** The amount sent through ECS directly to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a differently abled person.
1. The differently abled person wants high support needs.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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 District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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:
Recommendation Certificate (issued from the High Support Need Assessment Board).
Any Other Documents If Required.
Scheme of Production of Domestic Indigenous Certified Seed of Cotton Varieties
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme of Production of Domestic Indigenous Certified Seed of Cotton Varieties"  introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, aims to promote the cultivation and production of local cotton seed varieties across Gujarat.

Benefits:
- An amount of 750/- per quintal (for foundation and certified seeds certified by the Gujarat State Seed Certification Agency).

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be involved in producing certified or foundation cotton seeds.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: 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 "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 print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Scheme of Providing Assistance to Encourage Farmers for Adoption of Organic Farming
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to promote organic farming by providing financial assistance to farmers for certification, input subsidies, and residue testing.

Benefits:
**Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits**Registration/ CertificationAssistance for Certification/Registration fees 75% from GOPCA and 50% assistance in Certification fees with other certifying Body;  Upto Maximum  ₹2,000/- per HectareEvery yearInputInput subsidy of ₹5,000/- per Hectare for Certified farmEvery yearResidue testingPer sample Assistance upto ₹1,0000/-Every year<br>

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an Individual farmer or farmers group.
  - The applicant should have an interest in practicing certified organic farming system.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: 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 "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 print out of the confirmed application and submit Related Documents through to concern Taluka office.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Passbook.
Land ownership proof.
Organic certification documents (if available).
Recent Passport Size Photograph.
Any other document if required.
Scheme of Scholarship for Sainik Schools
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Scheme Of Scholarship For Sainik Schools" was launched by the Directorate Of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya, to prepare young boys for a career in the Cadre of the Armed Forces. The scholarships are awarded to students whose family income is less than ₹8,000/- per month.

Benefits:
- Scholarship of ₹20,000/-, awarded to the students whose family income is below ₹5,000/- per month.
- Scholarship of ₹10,000/-, awarded to the students whose family income is between ₹5,000/- to ₹8,000/- per month.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student of the Sainik School, Goalpara.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Scheduled Caste (SC), or the applicant should be a child of Service Personnel (including the ex-servicemen community).
1. The student should be studying in class 12th. 
1. The student should be fluent in the English language.
1. The parents of the student&#39; should be permanent residents of Meghalaya.
1. The student&#39;s family income should be less than ₹8,000/- per month.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Advertisements of scholarship schemes are given to the Press and Government Website [meghalaya.gov.in] after the publication of Boards and University results. 
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Office of the Principal, Sainik School Goalpara, and request a hard copy of the application form. 
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 Principal, Sainik School, Goalpara, Assam.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Income Certificate of Parents.
Caste Certificate (if Applicable).
Copy of Student’s Previous Year’s Mark Sheet.
Copy of Admission Receipt of Sainik School.
Domicile Certificate.
Any other document, as required.
Scheme on Promotion of Use of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) for Increasing Organic Carbon in Soil
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme on Promotion of Use of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) for Increasing Organic Carbon in Soil" offers financial assistance to promote the use of Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) and enhance organic carbon levels in soil.

Benefits:
- An amount of ₹4,000/- per acre for using LFOM or FOM.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant must be engaged in agricultural activities.
  - The applicant must be willing to adopt LFOM/FOM on their farm.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: 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 "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 print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Caste Certificate.
Scheme or assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation: Assistance to Startups having a Significant Impact on Society
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Industries

The "Scheme for Assistance for Start Ups/ Innovation" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy, aims to drive economic growth by generating jobs, fostering competition, and introducing next-gen solutions.

Benefits:
- **Financial Support:** Up to ₹10,00,000/- assistance is provided for innovative projects which have a significant impact on society,

Eligibility:
- Any individual or group of individuals with an innovative idea or concept, recommended by an approved Nodal Institution, is eligible.
  - The scheme is open to startups in any sector or branch of science, technology, engineering, agriculture, healthcare, etc., making it sector-agnostic.

&gt; **Note:** Startups availing benefits under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) are also eligible.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the online portal and click on the "Register" button, located at the top right corner.
Step 2: Enter Email ID and click on Next button. Verify the details and click on "Submit" to get registered on portal.
Step 3: Upon login, fill in the details on Common Application Form. Click on "Sign Up".
Application Process:Step 1: Visit the online portal and click on Login button. Enter Registered Email ID and Password and click on the "Sign In" button
Step 2: In "Dashboard" section fill in all the required details. 
Step 3: Click on Apply Now Icon located at Dashboard of User.
Step 4: From the list Select the Scheme and Fill the Application details.
Contact Us:Startup Gujarat Cell
Office of Industries Commissionerate
Block No: 1, 3rd Floor, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector: 11, Gandhinagar - 382010 Gujarat, INDIA.
079-23252588 / 1800-233-0616
icstup@gujarat.gov.in

Documents Required:
Pitch presentation with following details:
Social issue that a startup intends to address
Mission of the startup
Vision of the startup
Description of product/ service
How does it work?
Tentative action plan for the next 3-5 years
Details of the stakeholders benefited from the social impact generated by the startup
Describe measurable social impact generated by the startup. You must support it with photographs, interviews/testimonials of stakeholders/beneficiaries, recognitions or achievements etc.
Describe non-measurable social impact generated by the startup. You must support it with photographs, interviews/testimonials of
stakeholders/heneficiaries recognitions or achievements etc.
 Technical feasibility/ product testing report / certification (if any)
 Financial feasibility report / certification (if any)
 Evaluation matrix by Nodal Institution
 Recommendation form by Nodal Institution (revised format is attached for reference)
 Undertaking