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Hamaal Hetu Joota, Huk Evan Mahila Hamaal Hetu Soopa Aur Tokari Sahaayata Yojana
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "Hamaal Hetu Joota, Huk Evan Mahila Hamaal Hetu Soopa Aur Tokari Sahaayata Yojana" for unorganized worker on 11 March 2015.

Benefits:
- For shoe, hook for lifting sack for Hamal and soup and basket for female Hamal :  ₹ 500/- per beneficiary.

Eligibility:
1. Applicant should be registered in any district of the state.
1. If applicant received from any other parallel scheme of the State Government, then applicant is not eligible for this scheme.
1. Beneficiaries aged between 18 years to 60 years will be eligible under the scheme.

Application Process:
[Online]
Unregistered Applicant :
All the applicant have to visit the official website Chhattisgarh Labour Department. 
On the home page click on "Apply" under "Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board".
Enter the following details
Select Group Name : "Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal"
Select Service : "Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran"
What do you want to do :  "Aavedan"
Click next.
Check the eligibility criteria for registration in Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board and click next. 
Fill out the online "Registration form".
Submit.
Already Registered Applicant :
All the applicant have to visit the official website Chhattisgarh Labour Department. 
On the home page click on "Apply" under "Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board".
Enter the following details
Select Group Name : "Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal"
Select Service : "Yojana"
What do you want to do :  "Aavedan"
Click next.
Select your district name and provide old/new registration number and click next.
Select the scheme name. 
Fill out the online with required details. 
Submit.

Documents Required:
Aadhar card.
Permanent Residence Certificate.
Labor Registration Card.
Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Uttarakhand Forest Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme aims to encourage residents of Uttarakhand to plant and protect trees on their private land by providing financial incentives, thereby promoting environmental conservation, increasing green cover, and linking economic benefits with tree plantation.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, as an incentive for planting fuelwood, fodder, fruit, and timber species on private land, a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) will be created at the rate of ₹300/- per plant and mortgaged to the Divisional Forest Officer. 
  - Based on the survival and success of the plants, the concerned beneficiary will receive the secured amount in the form of an FDR after three years.
  - A maximum of 100 plants per applicant/family will be eligible for this benefit each year.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must have either their own private land or a joint landholding suitable for plantation.
1. There is no minimum land area requirement to avail the benefits under this scheme.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Application forms can be obtained free of charge from the office of the Divisional Forest Officer or downloaded from the Forest Department’s website at https://forest.uk.gov.in/. The application form will include details such as the applicant’s name, address, land ownership, area status, and the desired plant species. 
The completed application form must be submitted to the office of the Divisional Forest Officer for the concerned area. A contract will then be signed with the applicant on ₹10/- stamp paper.
Applicants will purchase the saplings at a discounted rate from the Forest Department, the Horticulture Department, or other institutions such as registered Mahila nurseries and Kisan nurseries. The applicant will be responsible for transporting the saplings to the planting site at their own expense. Technical assistance for planting the saplings can be obtained from the Forest Department. The applicant will be responsible for the planting and protection of the saplings.
After three years of planting, a joint inspection will be carried out by the village head, the Sarpanch of the respective forest panchayat, the Forest Range Officer, and a representative of the Revenue Department to assess the percentage of healthy surviving plants. Based on the inspection report, funds will be disbursed to the applicant’s account by the Forest Range Officer, in proportion to the number of healthy and surviving plants.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Address Proof
Land Ownership Documents
Details of Plant Species Intended for Plantation
Contract agreement signed with the applicant on ₹10 stamp paper
Other supporting documents as required
Hamara School Hamara Vriksh
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Uttarakhand Forest Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

The aim of the scheme is to encourage tree plantation and environmental awareness among students by providing free saplings to schools for planting within their premises. Under this scheme, free plants are provided for planting in all government and non-government schools.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, free saplings are provided for tree plantation in all government and non-government schools, and after the plantation, certificates are issued to the schools by the Forest Department.
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Eligibility:
1. All government and non-government schools in Uttarakhand are eligible to avail the benefits under the scheme.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The school manager/principal shall apply to the Divisional Forest Officer in the prescribed form (available at the office of the Forest Range Officer) along with details of the trees previously planted or or currently available in the school and information about the area available for new plantation. 
The Forest Department purchases saplings from Mahila Nurseries,  horticulture department nurseries, etc., and distributes them free of charge to schools.

Documents Required:
Details of trees already planted or existing within the school premises
Details of the area available for new plantation 
Other supporting documents as required
Hand Pump Yojana
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Village

The scheme aims to provide reliable and accessible drinking water facilities to farmers and villagers through the installation of hand pumps.

Benefits:
The scheme provides drinking water facilities through the installation of hand pumps in areas facing water scarcity.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a farmer, villager, village head, or public representative from Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Based on the demand of farmers, villagers, and village heads or public representatives, and on the proposal approved by the Mandi Committee from the Mandi Vikas Nidhi, as well as the consent granted by the Marketing Board from the Central Mandi Fund, the hand pump project/estimate is prepared by the respective branch and submitted to the Managing Director of the Uttarakhand Agricultural Produce Marketing Board for administrative and financial approval.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the Mandi Committee/ Mandi Board.
Handicapped Students Stipend Mizoram
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, provide financial support to differently-abled students for purchasing essential items like books and uniforms. Students enrolled in both government and private schools are eligible to receive a monthly stipend.

Benefits:
- Upto Class 4th - ₹30/- per month per student (360/- per annum) 
- Class 5th to Class 7th - ₹40/- per month per student (480/- per annum) 
- Class 8th to  Class 12th - ₹85/- per month per student (1020/- per annum)

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.
1. The applicant should be a disabled person. 
1. The applicant should be a student enrolled in government or private school.
1. The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
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)
Qualification Document
Handicraft Mela Participation
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Self Help Groups (SHGS)

The scheme enables artisans and handicraft organizations to participate in government-sponsored melas across Gujarat and other states, fostering market access and preserving traditional crafts. Benefits include subsidized stall fees, promotional support, sales opportunities for handmade products.

Benefits:
**Stall Allocation:** Free or subsidized stalls at designated melas.
**Promotional Support:** Marketing and branding assistance for participants.
**Sales Platform:** Direct access to customers and bulk buyers.
**Logistical Aid:** Basic infrastructure (tables, signage) provided at mela venues.
**Financial Incentives:** Priority for artisans from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories.

Eligibility:
**For Individual Artisans**

- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must possess a valid Artisan ID Card issued by Indext-C or a recognized authority.
- The applicant must specialize in a traditional handicraft listed under the scheme (e.g., embroidery, pottery, woodwork).

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**For Organizations/SHGs**

- The applicant must be a registered cluster/cooperative society/NGO.
- The applicant must have a minimum of 10 artisans affiliated with the organization.
- The applicant must submit audit reports and registration certificates.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form from the Indext-C website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields ( personal/organization details, artisan ID, and handicraft category, etc), 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 to your nearest District Industries Office or to the following address: Indext-C Headquarters, Industrial Extension Cottage, Block No. 7, 1st Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11, Gandhinagar - 382 011.
The Indext-C will review the applications and notify the selected participants via SMS/email.

Documents Required:
Artisan ID Card (for Individuals).
Aadhaar Card (Proof of Residence).
Caste Certificate (if applying under SC/ST/SEBC/EWS Quota).
Organization Registration Proof (for SHGs/Clusters).
Bank Account Details (for Disbursements).
Recent Passport-Sized Photograph.
Handicraft Samples (Photographs or Physical Samples, if requested).
Audit Reports (for Organizations).
Handicrafts Export Award
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The "Handicrafts Export Award" scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Dept, Government of Tamil Nadu. This award is given to encourage the exporters of handicraft items with a cash prize of ₹40,000/-, 4 gm gold medal, thamirapattiram & a certificate.

Benefits:
- Cash Prize of ₹40,000/-.
- 4gm Gold Medal.
- Thamirapattiram.
- Certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu. 
1. The applicant should be a manufacturer of handicrafts in Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be an exporter of Tamil Nadu Handicrafts.
1. The applicant should be a direct exporter.
1. The exporter should not be banned by Govt.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Advertisements are released in June every year.
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 (during office hours) to the Head Office only through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.
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.
Aadhaar Card.
Address Proof.
Front Page of Bank Passbook.
Proof of Direct Exporter.
Address Proof of Tamil Nadu Craftsman.
Copy of Purchase Order Letter.
Export/Import License Copy.
Registration Copy of Export Development Corporation of Handicrafts (EPCH)/Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)/Districts Industrial Center.
Photocopies of Export Documents of the Craftsman (last 3 years).
Craftsman's Self-Attestation Affidavit of ₹20/- Stamp Paper.
Hands-on Training and Exposure Visits under Experiential Learning
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide free one-week residential hands-on certificate training programs to undergraduate, postgraduate students, researchers, and faculty members, including accommodation and meals.

Benefits:
Free residential one-week hands-on training (certificate programme) sessions are being organized on various subjects to provide practical knowledge to the researchers, professors, and students of the state in collaboration with various institutions, in which UG/PG students, researchers, and teachers from higher education institutions across all districts of the state are participating. Meals are also provided free of cost during this residential training.
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Eligibility:
1. Graduates/postgraduate students, researchers, and professors from all educational institutions (both government and private) across Uttarakhand are eligible to participate.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Students must first have their applications forwarded by their respective college or university and submit them to USERC through a Google Form. USERC then carries out the selection process (complete applications with the desired training subject and required qualifications are selected on a first-come, first-served basis), after which the selected students receive free residential training.

Documents Required:
Submission of documents is required as per the guidelines of the respective college or university to participate in the training programs.
Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department of Space
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Awards are biennial awards established with funds from Pujya Shri Mota of Hari Om Ashram, Nadiad, to recognize outstanding contributions by Indian scientists under the age of 45 in the fields of Space Sciences etc.

Benefits:
- **Cash Prize:** An amount of ₹50,000/- and a medal.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  - The applicant should be a scientist. 
  - The applicant&amp;#39;s age is below 45 years (born on or after January 2, 1972, for the 2017 awards).
  - The applicant&amp;#39;s contributions should be in the areas mentioned, such as Space Sciences, Space Applications, Electronics, Informatics, Telematics, Automation, etc.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.
Step 2: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select the scheme "Hari Om Ashram Prerit Doctor Vikram Sarabhai Research Award" 
Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form. 
Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 5: Candidate can email or post their applications in the prescribed format to: hoa@prl.res.in OR The Director, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009.

Documents Required:
Nomination Form (downloadable from the PRL website).
Significant contributions to the area of specialization by the nominee (two pages) during his/her research career.
Impact of the contributions in the field concerned, basic and/or applied
Specific contributions for which the nomination is being made
Complete list of Publications (with the names of authors in the order in which they appear in the publications).
List of TEN BEST publications, of which five should preferably be from the last five years (A separate listing of this is essential)
Reprints of five important publications in the last five years (e-file only).
Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department of Space
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award was established to commemorate the birth centenary of Pujya Shri Mota, the founder of the Hari Om Ashram, Nadiad. It is awarded to an eminent Indian scientist for their innovative and outstanding contributions to the field of Science and Technology.

Benefits:
- Award Amount: ₹4,00,000/-
- Recognition: Silver Plaque and Citation

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Eligibility:
- The nominee should be an Indian citizen.
- The nominee should be a scientist. 
- The nominee&#39;s contributions must be in Science and Technology.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.
Step 2: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select scheme "Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award" 
Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form. 
Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 5: Candidate can email their applications in the prescribed format to: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line "Nomination for The Hari Om Ashram Prerit Senior Scientist Award".

Documents Required:
Nomination Letter (Head of an academic/research institution, Vice-Chancellors, Deans of universities, Fellows of Indian Academies of Science and Engineering, or past award recipients).
Detailed CV of the Nominee.
Contribution Statement.
List of Publications/Works.
Haryana Divyang Pension Scheme
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This is a State scheme under which disabled persons of Haryana domicile with a minimum 60% disability and are 18 years of age and above, are given pension as per eligibility criteria laid down in the rules of the scheme.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month is provided as a pension to disabled persons with a minimum of 60% disability.

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be a domicile of Haryana and should have been residing in the state for at least 3 years at the time of submitting the application.
2.	The applicant should be 18 years of age or older.
3.	The applicant’s self-income from all sources should not exceed the minimum wage for unskilled labour as notified by the Labour Department.
4.	The applicant should have a disability ranging from 60% to 100%.
5.	The applicant should have one of the following disabilities:
•	Blindness
•	Low vision
•	Leprosy cured
•	Hearing impairment
•	Locomotor disability
•	Intellectual disability (Mental Retardation)
•	Mental illness

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:Step 1: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. 
Step 2: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there. 
Step 3: For registration, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 4: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:Step 1: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 2: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 3: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’.
Step 4: Now, you can search for the scheme and click on ‘Proceed to Apply’ to fill out the application form.
Step 5: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 6: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Tracking of Application:Applicants can track their applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

[Online - via CSC]
The eligible applicant may apply for the benefits of scheme through e-disha Center and Atal Seva Kendra.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Domicile certificate
Disability certificate of 60% & above
Proof of age
Proof of address
Income proof/certificate
Ration Card
Any other documents as required