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Revised Education Scheme For Children Of Artisans/Weavers Of Handicrafts And Handloom Departments
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Industries and Commerce
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A scholarship scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept., Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir to provide financial support to the children of Artisans/Weavers of Handicrafts and Handloom Depts. in completion of education. The scholarship shall be provided to a maximum of two children of Weaver/Artisan.

Benefits:
Rate of the Scholarship:₹1500 per year up to primary education
₹ 2000 per year for Classes 6th to 10th
₹ 3000 per year for Classes 11th and 12th
As per the actual course fee fixed by the Government for Technical/Professional Courses.
The payment shall be made on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student.

Eligibility:
1. The parent of the applicant should be a Weaver/Artisan.
1. The parent should be registered with the Handicrafts and Handloom Departments having valid registration car/certificate.
1. The applicant should not have availed benefits under the following schemes being implemented by the departments: Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme; Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme; Prime Minister&#39;s Scholarship Scheme; Any other scheme. The applicant shall seek NOC from the concerned Zonal Educational Officer and Tehsil Social Welfare Officer.
1. The applicant should fulfill one of the following conditions:

- The applicant should have a Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card, Priority Household (PHH) Card.
- The applicant should have Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate.
- The total annual income of the parents of the applicant should be less than or equal to ₹90,000. The Income Certificate should be issued by 1st Class Magistrate/Tehsildar concerned.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The selection of beneficiaries under the Education Scheme for the grant of Scholarships to the wards/children of Weavers/Artisans shall be made by the concerned Assistant Director in collaboration with his/her field staff after proper verifications for the grant of scholarships to the children of eligible registered Weavers/Artisans as per target fixed during the financial year itself as per availability of funds. The Assistant Director of the concerned District shall seek the applications from the eligible registered Weavers/ Artisans by issuing a notification in a leading daily newspaper r/electronic media.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Number of Self
Registration Card/Certificate of the parent (Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Govt. of Jammy and Kashmir).
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card / Priority House Hold (PHH) Card / Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card (OR) Economic Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (OR) Income Certificate (less than ₹90,000 per annum) issued by 1st Class Magistrate/Tehsildar concerned.
Proof of Educational Qualification
Bank Details
Domicile Certificate
Right To Information Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions
Department: Department of Personnel and Training
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, DOPT proposes to offer four short-term fellowships to researchers from the field of media / Civil Society professionals / RTI Trainers to conduct field-based research on themes relating to RTI. It is hoped that the research output will enhance their understanding of the RTI Act.

Benefits:
> **Stipend**

- A stipend of ₹ 50,000/- per month for three months. (subject to tax deduction at source)

> **Additional Grant**

- ₹ 50,000/- for books, research material, travel, printing, production of creatives, etc., sanctioned on the basis of the research proposal and released on production of actual bills.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a professional in the field of journalism (newspaper/ magazine/ radio/ TV), Civil Society and research and training in the field of RTI. 
1. The applicant should be between 25 and 40 years of age.
1. The applicant should have proven credentials in his / her professional area.
1. The applicant should have some prior experience of work relating to the Right to Information.
1. The applicant should have an aptitude for research.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Five sets of the application with enclosures in the prescribed proforma may be sent by post to:
Under Secretary (IR), Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi - 110 001

Documents Required:
A comprehensive proposal (not more than 6-8 A4 size pages) outlining the subject to be researched, the research plan and final deliverable.
Curriculum vitae (no more than 3 A4 sheets) along with a photograph.
A brief statement of work done in the field of RTI.
Two references from professionals familiar with the applicant’s work from his /her professional field.
A no-objection from the present employer.
Passport Sized Photograph.
NOTE: The proposal should clearly indicate the output that will be delivered at the end of the fellowship. It could be in the nature of a monograph of 10,000 words which is ready for publication, or features/news stories /investigative stories that could be printed / published as a journalistic piece in national /international media or, in the case of professionals from the field of audio-video media, it could even be short video films or stories.
RIMC Scholarship (Military Scholarship)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month to students from Uttarakhand who are pursuing their education at the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC).

Benefits:
The scholarship is payable to students at the rate of ₹1,000/- per month.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be studying at the Rashtriya Indian Military College.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After securing admission in RIMC, the student submits a request letter for the scholarship, along with their Aadhaar card, permanent residence certificate, and Aadhaar-linked bank account certificate, to the college’s administrative office.
RIMC then forwards the proposals of all eligible students from Uttarakhand to the Secondary Education Department. Based on the proposals received, the department provides funds to the college, which in turn disburses ₹1,000/- per month to the students for the duration of their studies.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Domicile Certificate/Permanent Residence Certificate
Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account
Rishi and Milan Khosla Scholarship Scheme
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote higher education among girl students in the state by providing scholarships to those pursuing their first year of post-graduation in various government colleges across Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
A scholarship of ₹51,000/- per student is given to 50 girl students enrolled in the first year of post-graduation at various government colleges across the state.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant (girl student) must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The girl student must be studying in a government college in Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be enrolled in the first year of a postgraduate (PG) course.
1. The applicant’s family annual income from all sources should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
1. The girl student must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The scheme is implemented under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Uttarakhand and the Rishi and Milan Khosla Foundation, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. 
Applications are generally invited by the Department of Higher Education during December–January, after informing the respective colleges. 
To avail the scholarship, the girl student must apply online at www.vidyasaarathi.co.in during the specified period. Along with the application, the student is required to submit her Aadhaar card, bank account details, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, mark sheets of all years of graduation, college ID, and proof of admission in post-graduation.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Bank account details
Permanent residence certificate
Income certificate
Mark sheets of all years of graduation
College ID
Proof of admission in post-graduation
Riyaayati Dar Par Copies Ka Vitaran
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Labor department of Madhya Pradesh state started the scheme "Riyaayati dar par Copies Ka Vitaran" for the children of construction worker.

Benefits:
- 10 Small Copies: ₹10/- per copy
- 10 Registers : ₹14/- per register

Eligibility:
1. Applicant construction workers should be employed in industrial units/establishments falling within the circle&#39;s jurisdiction.
1. The benefit extends to a maximum of two children per worker.
1. It is mandatory for the concerned worker to deposit the amount of copies in the board through the institute.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applicant need to reach the below office:
Regional Officer (Public Relations Officer, Contribution Collection Officer, Welfare Officer, Welfare Supervisor, Welfare Inspector)
Get the prescribed format, fill out the required details and submit.
Applicant need to deposit the cost of copies with the managing institution.
Upon approval, the copies are distributed to the children through the institution.

Documents Required:
Aadhar card.
Labor card
Proof of income.
Proof of age.
Passport-size photograph.
Mobile number.
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility - Soil Health Card
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department: Department of Agriculture and Cooperation
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote soil test-based nutrient management by providing Soil Health Cards containing soil analysis results and fertilizer recommendations to farmers across India.

Benefits:
- **Soil Health Card:** Provides a Soil Health Card containing detailed soil analysis results.- **Soil Testing Facility:** Provides free or affordable access to soil testing services.- **Soil Analysis Report:** Provides timely and accurate soil analysis results to farmers.- **Nutrient Recommendations:** Provides customized soil nutrient and fertilizer recommendations based on soil test results.- **Cost Optimization:** Helps farmers optimize fertilizer use and reduce input costs by avoiding under-application or over-application of fertilizers.
> **Soil Fertility Assessment:**

- Assesses soil status based on 12 parameters:
- Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S)
- Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Boron (Bo)
- pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon (OC)

> **Financial Norms:**

- Soil Sampling, Testing and Generation of Soil Health Card: ₹300/- per Soil Health Card.
- Soil Collection: ₹40/-
- Soil Testing and Analysis: ₹150/-
- Awareness Activities: ₹110/-

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant must be residing in India.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Farmer approaches a District Agriculture Officer / Block Agriculture Officer for soil testing and generation of a SHC.
Step 2: The concerned officer shall initiate the process for the concerned farmer wherein they assess whether the applicant’s district / village falls under State Annual Action Plan for generation of SHC.
Step 3: Agent visits the farmer and collects farmer details, land details and geo-tags the land through mobile app and takes a sample of the soil for testing
Step 4: The soil is tested on set parameters and a Soil Health report is generated for the farmer’s land
Step 5: The report contains results as well as recommendations on suitable crops for the soil type, and the quantity and type of fertiliser to be used.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Identity Proof
Address Proof
Land Records
Mobile Number
Any other documents as required
RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Business Entity

The scheme aims to provide easy and affordable access to soil testing facilities at the village level and support rural youth through financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/- for establishing Village Level Soil Testing Labs.

Benefits:
- **One-Time Financial Assistance:** Financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/- is provided for establishing a Village Level Soil Testing Lab (VLSTL).  - **Assistance for Soil Testing Equipment:** Up to ₹1,00,000/- for soil testing equipment, reagents, sample shaker machine, and one-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).  - **Assistance for Laboratory Consumables:** Up to ₹50,000/- for distilled water, pH meter, conductivity meter, electronic balance, glassware, filter papers, and other required consumables.  - **Soil Testing Services:** Provides affordable soil testing services to farmers at the village level.  - **Soil Health Advisory:** Facilitates customized soil nutrient recommendations based on soil test results.  - **Agricultural Productivity Support:** Helps farmers optimize fertilizer use and reduce input costs by avoiding under-application or over-application of fertilizers.  - **Awareness Generation:** Promotes awareness regarding soil health and the importance of soil testing among farmers.  - **Employment Generation:** Creates employment opportunities for rural youth through the operation of village-level laboratories.  - **Soil Data Collection:** Supports the collection of local soil data for studies, policy formulation, and region-specific agricultural interventions.
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Eligibility:
- The Age of the applicant should be between 18 to 27 years
  - The Educational Qualification of the applicant should be 10th pass with science and knowledge of computer
  - The applicant / entrepreneur group should have their own premises / rented building with lease agreement for atleast four years.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Identification of individual beneficiary i.e. village level young entrepreneur and community based beneficiaries i.e., PACS, SHGs, School, Agriculture University, etc., in a transparent and time-bound manner.
Step 2: Identification of premises for establishment of VLSTL.
Step 3: Verification of proof of procure land equipment / inputs.
Step 4: SLEC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the District Level Executive Committee (DLEC). The entire procedure will take maximum one month.
Step 5: State government will release financial assistance to entrepreneurs within a week after approval of application.
Step 6: Entrepreneurs after receiving fund will submit receipts of procurement of lab equipment, consumables, etc. to DLEC within 15 days.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar number
Land documents
Bank details
Photographs
Any other documents as required.
RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Department: Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, ₹3,000 per month (paid annually) is provided to eligible orphan children of ex-servicemen for educational and settlement support.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month disbursed annually to each orphan child.

> **NOTE:** Direct credit to the beneficiary’s bank account via Electronic Clearing Service (ECS)**.**

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a legitimate offspring of an Ex-Serviceman, with details recorded in the Service Book.
1. The applicant must be a son below 21 years of age or an unmarried daughter.
1. The applicant must have lost both parents (ESM and spouse).
1. The application must be recommended by the respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).

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Application Process:
[Online]
Interested and eligible students need to apply online at the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat. 
New User Registration
Select the "Register" option.
Complete the registration form with the requisite details, including your name, Aadhaar card number, email ID, mobile number, and bank details.
Establish a password for your account.
Upon successful registration, the applicant will receive a User ID and password.
Login & Application Process:
Log in using the provided User ID and password to access the application form.
Click "New Application" and select the scheme name.
Fill in the complete application form.
Upload the required documents, including a photograph, caste certificate, residential certificate, and bank passbook etc.
Click on the "Save & Forward" and take the printout of the application form.
The applicant submits the printed application along with all the required documents to the District Sainik Board.”
NOTE: Once the application reaches KSB Sectt., the staff and officers at KSB carry out vetting and approval of the application. Final payment is made online in due course based on the availability of funds in AFFD.

Documents Required:
Service Discharge Book/Document (must have entry regarding child).
Death certificate of both parents.
Dependent I Card issued by concerned ZSB.
Birth Certificate of each orphan.
Certificate from competent authority (for girl) certifying that the girl is not married.
Details of Bank A/c No and IFS Code.
Rock Climbing Adventure Training Course
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote physical fitness, adventure awareness, and confidence-building among children through a 6-day rock climbing adventure course for 100 children aged 9 to 12 years, organized at Mount Abu/ Junagadh Center.

Benefits:
- **Training:** A 6-day rock climbing adventure course for 100 children aged 9 to 12 years, conducted at Mount Abu or Junagadh Center.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
  - The applicant should be between 9 and 12 years.
  - The applicant must be physically fit.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: All required fields in the form should be completed carefully, and copies of the necessary documents must be enclosed (self-attestation may be required).
Step 3: Submit the properly filled and signed application form, along with all attached documents, to the District Youth Development Office.
Step 4: Ensure to obtain a submission receipt or acknowledgment slip from the official receiving the application for future reference.

Documents Required:
Self-Attested Copy of Date of Birth Certificate.
Self-Attested Copy of Scheduled Tribe (ST) Caste Certificate.
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Bank Account Details.
Fitness Certificate.
Consent Letter from the Applicant's Guardian.
Self-Attested Copy of Participation Certificate (Required if the applicant participated in National Parade on 15th August / 26th January or secured 1st to 3rd place in Taluka/District/State level Sports Festival).
Proof of Attachment to NCC/NSS (if applicable).
Rotavator/Thresher Machine Equipment Assistance Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Development Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support BPL Scheduled Tribe farmers in tribal areas by providing financial assistance to purchase rotavators and thresher machines.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance to farmers to purchase a rotavator (6 feet) or a thresher machine.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a farmer. 
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should be a resident of tribal or forest areas of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a farmer dependent on agriculture as the main source of livelihood.
1. The applicant should intend to use the machinery for self-employment and agricultural purposes.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process:Step 1: Visit the official website of Development Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG), Tribal Development Department.
Step 2: Click on Beneficiary Registration. A new page will appears. Select "New beneficiary registration" if you are registering for the first time.
Step 3: Register by entering your Ration Card Number and Mobile Number, then click GET OTP.
Step 4: Enter the One Time Password (OTP) received on your mobile number and click Register.
Step 5: Upon successful registration, a Success pop-up will appear.
Step 6: Select your Applicant Type from the available options: Livestock Keeper, Farmer and Livestock Keeper, or Student/Trainee. Click Save.
Step 7: Fill in the General Details, Personal Details, Bank Details, as required, and click the Proceed button. Confirm by clicking OK on the pop-up.
Step 8: Upload the required documents by clicking Choose File and then Upload File.
Step 9: After uploading all documents, a window will appear. Click View to check each document. If any document was uploaded incorrectly, click Delete and re-upload it.
Step 10: Once all documents are verified, click the Proceed button. Confirm by clicking OK on the pop-up.
Step 11: After completing these steps, your profile will be created, and the portal dashboard will be displayed.
Tracking Process:Step 1: Visit the official website of Development Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG), Tribal Development Department.
Step 2: Click on "Application Status". A pop-up window will appear.
Step 3: Select the "Scheme name" from the options provided.
Step 4: Enter your application number in the designated field.
Step 5: Click on "Application Status" again to view the status of your application.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Passport-size Photos
Ration Card
7/12 Certificate
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Death Certificate
PH Identity Card
Widow Certificate