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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme
State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Allowance to Destitute Women Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to the poorest and destitute women in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Benefits:
1. The quantum of Allowance to Destitute Women shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
   1. Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
   1. The applicant should be a poor and destitute woman.
   1. The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
   1. The applicant should not be availing of any kind of assistance or pension from the government.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the application form can be downloaded from the official website.
Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the offices of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.
Note 01: The beneficiary shall be required to inform the Director of Social Welfare about the change of address/employment status immediately i.e. within 15 days, if any.
Note 02: In case of failure to inform within 15 days the Director of Social Welfare, shall after due enquiry recover the allowance paid through the Revenue Authorities as arrears of land revenue.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size photograph
2.	Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
3.	Local certificate/ domicile certificate 
4.	Category/community certificate, if applicable
5.	Bank account details/Copy of passbook
6.	Proof of income issued by the competent authority
7.	Any other document as required
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme
State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The aim of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to destitute, senior citizens who are without any means of subsistence and having no one to give financial support to them for their livelihood.

Benefits:
1. The amount of assistance for persons in the age group 60-79 years shall be ₹2,500/- per month.
   1. The amount of assistance for persons aged 80 years &amp;amp; above shall be ₹3,000/-.

**Note 01:** The scheme also included the beneficiaries of the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).
**Note 02:** Payment of allowance shall be made through Bank Account on a monthly basis.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
   1. The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above.
   1. The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving any other financial assistance, pension, or grant from the government or any other source.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the application form can be downloaded from the official website.
Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the office of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Proof of age
Local certificate/domicile certificate 
Category/community certificate, if applicable
Bank account details/Copy of passbook
Proof of income issued by the competent authority
Any other document as required
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme
State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Widow Pension Scheme” is implemented by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to provide financial assistance to poor and destitute widows in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Benefits:
1. The quantum of Widow Allowance shall be ₹2500/- per month subject to eligibility.
   1. Payment of allowance shall be made through the Bank Account on a monthly basis.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands or have resided in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for more than 10 years at the time of making the application.
   1. The applicant should be a poor widow.
   1. The household income of the applicant does not exceed ₹4000/- per month.
   1. The applicant should not be availing of any other financial assistance or grant from the government or any other source.
   1. The applicant shall cease to receive the assistance if she gets remarried or becomes financially independent afterward, which may be divulged by due enquiry or through records.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The application form shall be available free of cost at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Port Blair, and the sub-divisional offices of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). Also, the application form can be downloaded from the official website.
Step 02: The completely filled application form along with all the relevant documents shall be submitted in the office of the concerned Child Development Project Officer.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size photograph
2.	Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
3.	Death certificate of the Husband
4.	Local certificate/domicile certificate 
5.	Category/community certificate, if applicable
6.	Bank account details/Copy of passbook
7.	Proof of income issued by the competent authority
8.	Any other document as required
The Artist Welfare Fund Of Assam
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Cultural Affairs Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme "The Artist Welfare Fund of Assam" is a scheme of financial asssistance by the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Assam. The scheme extednds to the whole of Assam.

Benefits:
Limit of Financial Grant for various disease
1.	Cancer: ₹ 50,000.00
2.	Kidney Transplant or Total Kidney Failure: ₹ 50,000.00
3.	Heart Pacemaker / Bypass: ₹ 20,000.00
4.	Death: To be decided by the Board
5.	Disability due to Accident: To be decided by the Board
6.	Others

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant must be and artist in the field of art and culture of the State.
2.	The applicant must be above the age of 20 years (in case of applicant being the artist).
3.	The applicant should be in distress.
4.	The applicant should have a made a mark or made some achievement in the field of art and culture.
5.	The applicant should be able to provide artistic credentials supporting his/her achievement.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The candidate must apply in the standard application form available in the website and send it to the office of Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation Ltd (ASFFDC), Shilpgram Road, near Sankardev Kalakshetra, Panjabari, Guwahati-37.

Documents Required:
Self-Attested Copies of the Following Documents:
1.  A Recent (not older than six months) Clear & Colored Passport Sized Photograph
2.  Aadhaar Card
3.  Proof of Identity
4.  Proof of Residence of Assam (any one of the following): Passport; Driving License; Electricity Bill; Landline Telephone or Broadband Connection Bill; Water Bill; Consumer Gas Connection Card or Book or Piped Gas Bill; Bank Account Statement; Domicile Certificate Issued by the Government; Passport of the Spouse; Post Office Pass Book Having Address of the Applicant; Property Registration Document; Elector’s Photo Identity Card.
5.  Proof of Age / DOB (any one of the following): Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI; PAN Card; Elector’s photo identity card; Passport; Driving License; Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths; Marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages; Matriculation/10thclass certificate or mark sheet of recognized Board.
Proofs & Details related to achievements in the field of Arts
6.  Details of Award/Distinction/Honour conferred on the Artiste
7.  Proof reg. the Medical Ailment (Medical Certificate)
8.  Income Certificate
9.  Details of the Aadhaar Linked Bank Account
The Goa State Journalist Awards Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Publicity Department
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"The Goa State Journalist Awards Scheme" aims to encourage journalists to publish commendable news items, articles, or reports, fostering mass awareness. It provides awards, including a cash prize of ₹10,000/-, to eligible journalists in Goa.

Benefits:
- Each award includes a certificate, a memento, and a cash prize of ₹10,000/-.  
- A total of seven awards, amounting to ₹70,000/-, are distributed annually.  
- Judges receive an honorarium of ₹2,000/- each.  
- Awards are conferred on National Press Day (16th November).

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a journalist working in a registered daily or weekly newspaper published in English, Konkani, or Marathi, or private sector electronic media recognised by the Department of Information &amp; Publicity, Government of Goa.  
- The applicant&#39;s work (news items, articles, or reports) must have been published during the previous calendar year.  
- Nominations must be sponsored by the Editors of eligible publications.
- The nomination of the journalist can only be for the news items and articles published during the previous calendar year under one of the following categories: 

a) Best Editor Award on National Integration and Communal Harmony. 
b) Rural Reporting. 
c) Reporting on Public Health and Hygiene. 
d) Reporting with special reference to Women and Children/Social issues. 
e) Sports Reporting. 
f) Reporting on Art and Culture. 
g) Photo Journalism (Best photograph of the year).

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Invitation for Nominations
The Department of Information & Publicity (DIP) invites nominations from Editors of eligible publications.
Step 2: Submission of Nominations
Editors submit the particulars of sponsored journalists along with relevant press/video clippings to the Director, Information & Publicity, by the deadline fixed by DIP.
Step 3: Selection by Judges
Judges appointed by the State Government evaluate submissions based on objectivity and reliance on authentic sources.
Step 4: Announcement of Awards
The awards are distributed on National Press Day (16th November).

Documents Required:
Nominations From Editors of Eligible Publications.  
Relevant Press/ Video Clippings of the Journalist's Work.
The Goa State Photo Contest And Exhibition Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Publicity Department
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage local youths in photography and photojournalism, providing cash prizes and exhibition opportunities. The scheme offers cash prizes of ₹20,000/-, ₹16,000/-, and ₹12,000/- in each category. Entries from applicants born and residing in Goa are preferred.

Benefits:
- First prize: ₹20,000/- in each category.
- Second prize: ₹16,000/- in each category.
- Third prize: ₹12,000/- in each category.
- Five consolation prizes: ₹2,000/- each.
- Certificates are presented to the best entries.
- Judges&#39; Honorarium: ₹5,000/- each for three judges.

Eligibility:
Individuals who were born and residing in Goa for 15 years or more will be given preference, though the scheme does not bar others.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The interested individuals should send their entries along with the required documents and details to the "Director of Information & Publicity, 3rd Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa", superscribing the envelope as “Entries for The Goa State Photo Contest And Exhibition”. A soft copy of high-resolution photographs will also be required to be submitted.

Documents Required:
Colour Prints in 12x13 Size, Mounted.
Soft Copy of High-resolution Photographs.
Author Details: Name, Nationality, Postal Address, Mobile Number, Telephone Number, and Email Address (Written on the Back of Photographs in Block Letters).
Technical Details of the Camera Used.
Brief Description of Each Photograph (Not More Than 50 Words).
Bio-data of the Photographer (Not More Than 100 Words).
Certificate of Originality (Declaring Photographs as Original Work).
Latest Residence Certificate (as Proof of Eligibility).
*Mobile Images Are Not Accepted.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India Internship Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways
Department: null
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The purpose of this scheme is to provide with Selected Candidates” short term exposure to different verticals/ divisions/ units of IWAI as “Interns”. An intern may be required to work at Head Office or Project Office depending upon the requirement of the Authority.

Benefits:
- **Remuneration:** Stipend @ ₹ 10,000/- for Undergraduates and ₹ 20,000/- for Post Graduate/ Research Scholars per month will be payable on satisfactory completion of their internships. 
**Note:**

   1. Last month&amp;amp;#39;s remuneration shall be provided on submission of their Report/paper. 
   1. Interns will be eligible for remuneration equivalent to the number of days of attendance in the office against the total number of working days in that month.

  - **Experience Certificate:** A certificate regarding the successful completion of the Internship shall be issued by IWAI in the enclosed format in [Annexure-B](https://iwai.nic.in/sites/default/files/Internship%20Policy%202024-25-1.pdf) of the Scheme Guidelines.
**Note:**

   1. The certificate will be issued upon the submission of their Report/paper and its evaluation by the Director/ Director-In Charge level officers in their concerned Division. 
   1. Internship is neither a job nor any assurance for job in IWAI.
   1. No accommodation will be provided to interns.
   1. The internship may be terminated by IWAI by giving one month notice in case the performance of the candidate is not up to the mark.
   1. Interns not completing the requisite period as stipulated in their offer will not be issued with any certificate.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant should meet any of the following conditions:

1. The applicant should be pursuing or have completed a Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a recognized university (national or international).
1. The applicant, if applying as a Graduate student, should have secured at least 75% marks in Class 12.
1. The applicant, if applying as a Postgraduate student, should have secured at least 60% marks in Graduation.
1. The applicant, if applying as a Research Scholar, should have secured at least 60% marks in the Postgraduate degree.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Fill in the application forms as prescribed in Annexure-A of the official bulletin. 
Step 2: They must also enclose their CVs along with the application. 
Step 3: The applications must be sent to The Secretary, Inland Waterways Authority of India, A-13, Sector-1, Noida-201301.
Step 4: Applicants must also clearly indicate the area of interest.

Documents Required:
At the time of Joining the Internship:Letter from the Head of Department/ Principal, indicating their status in the institution.
"No Objection" from the Head of Department/ Principal.
Declaration of Secrecy (to be furnished before reporting for the internship)
At the time of Completion of the Internship:A Report/Paper on the allotted subject at the end of the internship.
Mandatory Feedback to the concerned HoD.
The Lokpal of India Internship Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: The Lokpal of India
Department: The Lokpal of India
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Lokpal of India Internship Scheme offers students exposure to anti-corruption laws and institutions. Interns learn about governance, legal frameworks, and contribute ideas to enhance transparency and accountability in public administration.

Benefits:
- A stipend of ₹10,000/- per month. 
- The Lokpal of India gives a certificate to the interns completing the internship successfully.
- The Lokpal of India provides working space, internet, and other appropriate facilities to the interns.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student. 
1. The applicant must be enrolled in an institution affiliated with a recognized university within India.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a regular undergraduate or postgraduate degree course in the field of law, political science, public administration, public policy, management, economics, or human rights.
1. The applicant must have secured at least 75% or equivalent marks in the 12th class.1. The undergraduate student must have completed at least two years of study in the undergraduate course.
1. The undergraduate student must have a minimum aggregate of % or equivalent marks in years completed till the date of application.
1. The postgraduate students must have a minimum aggregate of 55% or equivalent in the graduation course.
1. The applicant must have his own laptop for the internship. 

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested candidate can apply through their institute/college/university using the Annexure-I 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 by post:
Under Secretary (Establishment), Lokpal of India, 6, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area, Phase-II, New Delhi - 110070.NOTE: The final list of selected interns will be displayed on the Lokpal of India website/notice board.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photo
Aadhaar Card
Recommendation Letter from College/University
Marksheet of Class 12th & above
Any Other Document If Required
The Meghalaya Tribal Students’ Book Grant (Post-Matric Education)
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Family

"The Meghalaya Tribal Students’ Book Grant (Post-Matric Education)" scheme was launched by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the meritorious tribal students for the purchase of books for their studies.

Benefits:
The amount of grant per student per academic course will be as follows:

- Class 11th - 12th (Arts &amp; Commerce): ₹500/- 
- Class 11th - 12th (Science): ₹700/- 
- Degree Arts (Pass): ₹600/- 
- Degree Arts (Honours): ₹750/- 
- Degree Science (Pass): ₹900/- 
- Degree Science (Honours): ₹1000/- 
- Post-Graduate Course (Arts &amp; Commerce): ₹900/- 
- Post Graduate Course (Science): ₹1200/- 
- Research studies for (Ph.D. M.Phil, or M.Lit.): ₹1500/- 

**NOTE:** A student receiving a book grant from the Government for a particular course of study, if changes the course of study will not be granted further grants. 
> **Disbursement**

The grant to the selected candidates shall be paid through their parents/guardians or through the Instructions in which the candidates pursue their studies.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should belong to the Khasi-Jaintia or Garo Community or as decided by the state government from time to time.
1. The applicant should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate in the preceding examination conducted by the Board/University.
1. The courses of study should be a regular course other than technical or vocational course.
1. The course should be pursued by a recognized institution in India.
1. The applicant should not be employed in any capacity under the Government.

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 interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format (ANNEXURE ‘A’) 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 Director of Public Instruction, Meghalaya through the Head of the Institution where the candidate is pursuing his studies.
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:
Income Certificate.
Domicile Certificate.
Caste Certificate.
Marksheet (examination passed commencing from H.S.L.C (High School Leaving Certificate) or equivalent).
Any other document, as required.