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Cash Award to Women Players of the State
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Cash Award to Women Players of the State" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to encourage and support talented female athletes through annual cash scholarships for those who excel at state and national level competitions.

Benefits:
- **First Position (Individual &amp;amp; Team Sports at State Level/ National Representation):** ₹4,800/- per year  - **Second Position (Individual &amp;amp; Team Sports at State Level):** ₹3,600/- per year  - **Third Position (Individual Sports at State Level):** ₹2,400/- per year
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a woman.
   1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The applicant should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination.
   1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should have secured first, second, or third position in individual or collective sports competitions held at the state level.
   1. The applicant should have represented Gujarat state in national-level sports competitions.
   1. The applicant’s accomplishment must have occurred within the respective financial year.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
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 below address of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Contact Us:Director General, Sports Authority of GujaratSport,Youth & Cultural Activities DepartmentAdministrative Building, Sector 13-B,Near Kh-3 Circle, Near Vavol Railway Crossing,Beside EVM warehouse, Gandhinagar - 382016Contact Number-97140 97760

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Residence Certificate.
Marksheet of HSC Examination.
Certificate of Participation and Rank from State Level Sports Competition.
Certificate of Representation from National Level Sports Body (for national-level participants).
Bank Account Passbook Copy.
Recent Passport Size Photograph.
Any other documents as required.
Cash Benefit Scheme Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the "Cash Benefit Scheme" is to provide educational financial assistance to the wards of construction workers who have secured the top three ranks at the State Level and Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or its equivalent examinations. The amount is credited through DBT.

Benefits:
> **State-Level Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)**

a) First Prize: ₹1,00,000.
b) Second Prize: ₹80,000.
c) Third Prize: ₹60,000.
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> **Region Wise Cash Benefit (Onetime Payment)**

a) First Prize: ₹60,000.
b) Second Prize: ₹40,000.
c) Third Prize: ₹20,000.
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> **Annual Educational Assistance**

a) Degree Courses: ₹2,000.
b) Post Graduate Courses: ₹4,000.
c) Diploma courses: ₹2,000.
d) Postgraduate Diploma: ₹3,000.
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> **Mode of Disbursal**

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be a ward of a Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank at the State/Regional Level in the Higher Secondary course or its equivalent examination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The ward of the construction worker should visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The ward of the construction worker should take print of the prescribed format of the application form provided in the section "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 94 of the Citizen's Charter.
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: The ward of the construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form 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:
Last Subscription Bill.
Board ID Card.
Aadhaar Card.
Ration Card.
Bank Pass Book.
Caste Certificate.
Birth Certificate of the Student.
Higher Secondary or equivalent Public Examination Mark Certificate attested by the Principal/Head of the Institution.
Cash Grant in lieu of Sewing Machine
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Cash Grant in lieu of Sewing Machine" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹10,000/- is provided to the Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of a Sewing Machine. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
- A Cash Grant of ₹10,000/- is provided for the purchase of a Sewing Machine.
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be the Widow of an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen).- The applicant should be [registered](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure) with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The scope of this scheme will also apply to those ESM / living spouse/widows who are re-employed as regular / deemed to be regular in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Private Organizations and self-employed IT assesses.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
OR
The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/GrievancesAddress: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puduchery Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Documents Required:
ID Card of the Widow.
ID Card of the late Ex-Serviceman.
Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
Declaration by the Widow.
Passport-size photograph of the Widow.
Cash Incentive Award to Bonafede Meritorious Sportspersons
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Sports & Youth Affairs Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Sikkim has been providing Cash Incentive Awards to Meritorious Sports persons of Sikkim who have won Gold, Silver, Bronze in the respective sports disciplines at the Zonal Level competitions and above, and have represented Sikkim in international competitions as National team(s).

Benefits:
1. Recognition and motivation
2. Financial Support
3. Equal Opportunities/ Gender equality across all age group
4. Promotion of Sports culture
5. Holistic development of individual 
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Eligibility:
1. Medal winner in recognized Games/Competitions/ Tournaments/ Championship etc.
2. Eligible for Zonal Level Competitions and above.
3. Bonafede/possessing  domicile of Sikkim State
4. Tournaments organized under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/ SAI/ recognized Sports Federation. 
5. Both Olympic and Non-Olympic Sports Disciplines
6. Achievement in Veteran tournaments is not included in this scheme. 
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Application Process:
[Offline]
1. Invites application through State Sports Associations in format
2. Screening by the Department Committee
3. Approval of the Government 
4. Preparation of cash Award for eligible sports persons in terms of Government Notification
5. Disbursement of Cash Awards in any occasion e.g. National Sports Day, State Government functions etc.

Documents Required:
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Cash Incentive to Wards of ESM (Academic Scholarship)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM pursuing higher education are provided cash incentive of ₹1,000 per month. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result of the respective exam.

Benefits:
Cash Incentive of ₹1,000 per month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
- The applicant should be registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.
- The applicant should have scored 95% in Class 11th/12th.
- The applicant should have scored 90% in the semester/annual exam of a non-professional course (80% in the case of professional course). 
- The applicant should not be in receipt of any other academic scholarship.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/GrievancesAddress: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Documents Required:
Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
Mark Statement/ Certificate (Attested).
Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
First Page of Bank Passbook.
Declaration by the Ex-Servicemen/Widow.
Cash Prizes Scheme (BBOCWWB)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Building Construction Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Cash Prizes Scheme" was launched by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Students securing 60% or more in the 10th and 12th exams receive cash prizes of up to ₹25,000/- per year. Upto two children of a registered construction worker are eligible.

Benefits:
- On securing 80% or more in the 10th or 12th examination: ₹25,000/- per year.
- On securing 70% to 79.99% in the 10th or 12th examination: ₹15,000/- per year.
- On securing 60% to 69.99% in the 10th or 12th examination: ₹10,000/- per year.

Eligibility:
**For the Worker**

- The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
- The worker should be registered with the &quot;Bihar Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board&quot;.
- The worker&#39;s membership with the Welfare Board must be active at the time of application.
- The worker should have at least one year of membership with the Board.
- A maximum of two children of the registered construction worker will be eligible for the benefit.

**For the Child**

- The child should have passed the 10th or 12th examination conducted by a board in Bihar.
- The child should have scored 60% or above in the examination.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration of a Construction Worker under BBOCWWB:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on "Labour Registration".
Step 3: Enter your Aadhar card number and name, then click "Authenticate".
Step 4: A dashboard will appear. Enter all required details, ensuring that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled in correctly.
Step 5: Click on "Submit" and proceed to pay the application fee online.
Step 6: You will receive your construction worker registration number upon successful registration.
Apply for Scheme Benefits:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Login" and select "Labour".
Step 3: Enter your registration number & year of Birth, click "Show" to view your details.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process. 
Application Tracking:Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
Bank Account Details
Proof of Age
Identity Card of the Registered Worker
Marksheet of Student
Proof of Membership
Any Other Documents as Required
Cattle Shed Subsidy Scheme under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SC Category) 
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Cattle Shed Subsidy Scheme under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP)” is implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, the financial assistance is given to Scheduled Caste beneficiaries for construction of Cattle Shed for 2 animals.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of either ₹30,000/- or 50% of the cost of the cattle shed, whichever is less, is provided to Scheduled Caste beneficiaries for the construction of a cattle shed for two animals.

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
   1. The beneficiary should possess the necessary land to his or her name or he/she should borrowed land on rent either up to ten year (10) or for more than ten year as well as necessary animals.
   1. Only those beneficiaries of scheduled castes keeping at least 2 (two) animals can only get the benefit of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
Step 03: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 04: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 05: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 06: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 07: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 08: 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

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
2.	Proof of possessing necessary land
3.	Ration card
4.	Scheduled Caste Certificate
5.	Bank account details of beneficiary
6.	Any other documents as required
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department of School Education and Literacy
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote girls’ education and provide ₹1,000 per month to meritorious single girl students studying in classes 11th and 12th.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance**

- ₹1,000 per month per student provided for a maximum period of 2 years (classes 11th and 12th)
**Mode of Disbursement**

- Direct transfer through ECS (Electronic Clearing Service) / NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)

**Validity**

- Up to completion of class 12 (maximum 2 years), subject to renewal conditions

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a single girl child of her parents.
1. The applicant should have secured 70% or more marks in CBSE class 10th examination.1. The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school.
1. The applicant should have a tuition fee not exceeding ₹2,500 per month in class 10th.1. The applicant should have a tuition fee not exceeding ₹3,000 per month in classes 11th and 12th.1. The applicant should have gross parental/family income not exceeding ₹8,00,000 per annum.
1. The applicant should be an Indian National.
1. The applicant should continue her studies in classes 11th and 12th.1. All children born together (such as twins) are considered a single girl child.
1. NRI students are eligible and their tuition fee should not exceed ₹6,000 per month.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The interested applicant visits the CBSE official website. 
Click on ‘New user Registration’ or ‘Renewal’.
Read all the instructions on the official website and then hit 'Continue.' After that, fill in the roll number, and DOB (as mentioned class 10 mark sheet). Now click on ‘Continue’.
Print the undertaking mentioned on the ‘Guidelines’ document. After that, fill it out, paste the photo, and get the same attested from school. Make an affidavit as mentioned in the ‘Guidelines’.
Now, scan the undertaking and affidavit. The files must be in PDF format, not exceeding 1 MB. Please note that the PDF must contain all pages.
Finally, select ‘Upload Document’ to upload both of these documents. After that, print the confirmation page.
Please Note: Only in case of a successful application, a confirmation page will appear. In case of renewal, courier the duly filled and signed confirmation page to the below address: Assistant Secretary (Scholarship), CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110 092.
NOTE:The applicant’s application must be verified by the school.
The applicant must maintain good conduct and regular attendance.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photograph and Scanned Signature
Aadhaar Card
Admission Proof
Student’s ID card
Class 10th Mark Sheet
Class 11th Mark Sheet (For Renewal Cases)
Bank Account Details (Aadhaar-Linked)
Fee Receipt Verified By School Principal
Income Affidavit On ₹50 Stamp Paper (Self-Declaration By Parent) Affidavit Attested By Gazetted Officer / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / First-Class Magistrate
Central Assistance For One Time Settlement Of Displaced Families From PoK And Chhamb Under Prime Minister's Development Package
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Home Affairs
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Housing & Shelter, Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme aims to provide supplementary financial assistance to displaced families for assured and sustained earnings. Through this scheme, one-time financial assistance of ₹5,50,000/- per family is provided to eligible displaced families of PoK and Chhamb settled in Jammu & Kashmir.

Benefits:
1. The applicant is provided with one-time financial assistance of ₹5,50,000 per displaced family.
1. The assistance consists of:

  - Central Government share: ₹5,49,692 per family.
  - State Government share: ₹308 per family.

1. The financial assistance can be used by displaced families for:

  - Running small businesses.
  - Undertaking scientific farming.
  - Undertaking livestock activities.
  - Undertaking other land-based activities for assured and sustained earnings.

1. The assistance amount may also be invested in an annuity scheme to provide assured monthly income on a sustainable basis.

> **Mode of Disbursement:**

- The Central Assistance of ₹5,49,692 per family is transferred directly to eligible beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) by the Central Government.
- The State Government&#39;s share of ₹308 per family is transferred to beneficiaries through DBT.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the Claimant/Head of the Displaced Person (DP) family or his/her successor or heir residing within the State of Jammu &amp; Kashmir.
1. The applicant should belong to the overall category of 36,384 displaced families.
1. The applicant should belong to any of the following categories:

- Pakistan Occupied Jammu &amp; Kashmir 1947 Displaced Persons.
- Chhamb 1965 and 1971 (camp/non-camp) Displaced Persons.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant details are collected by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir from eligible beneficiaries.
The applicant has to provide details such as Aadhaar Number and Bank Account details.
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir authenticates the beneficiary details and uploads the information in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) module.
After verification and recommendation by the State Government, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, transfers the Central Assistance directly to eligible beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The State Government transfers its share of ₹308 per family directly into the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT.
All transactions are completed through bank transfer, and no cash transactions are made.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar 
Proof of having resided either in PoK or in Chhamb.
Details of Aadhaar Seeded Bank Account.