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Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige" aims to assist SC leather artisans in establishing their own showrooms or mobile vans to sell their products directly to consumers. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy depending on the location of the business.

Benefits:
**Financial assistance ranging from ₹2,00,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- as a subsidy for opening a showroom or mobile van:**

- Taluk Level: ₹2,00,000/-
- Taluk &amp; District Centers: ₹3,00,000/-
- Mahanagara Palike Limits:**** ₹4,00,000/-- BBMP Limits:**** ₹5,00,000/-

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be leather artisans.
1. The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among scheduled castes.
1. The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹30,000/- in rural areas and ₹25,000/- in urban areas.
1. The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except training programs.
1. The applicant&#39;s family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step-01: Visit the official Seva Sindhu Portal. 
Step-02: Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
Step-03: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter the OTP to continue.
Step-04: Once your DigiLocker account is created, click "Allow" to proceed.
Step-05: Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, and enter the captcha, then click "Submit".
Step-06: You will receive OTPs on both your email and mobile number. Enter both OTPs and select "Validate".
Step-07: Once validated, a confirmation message will indicate your registration is successful.
Applying for a Scheme:Step-01: Go to Seva Sindhu Portal and select "Department & Services".
Step-02: Select department "Social Welfare Department" and click on the scheme "Swavalambi/Sanchari Marata Malige"
Step-03: Click "Apply Online" and enter your registered email ID/mobile number and the OTP.
Step-04: Select the scheme and provide your personal, address, and banking details as required.
Step-05: Once submitted, you will receive an Application ID. You can use this ID to track your application status on the portal.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Caste Certificate with RD number.
Annual Income Certificate.
Ration Card.
Passport-size Photograph of the applicant and his/her spouse.
Bank Passbook.
Detailed Project Report.
Driving License (issued by Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Profession Certificate/Skill Test Certificate (issued by the Technical section committee of the Corporation).
Swayam Saksham Yojana (GTKVN)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote economic self-reliance among professionally educated unemployed youth from Thakor & Koli communities, aged between 18 & 35 years, who hold degrees in fields such as Pharmacy, Software/Hardware, Automobile Engineering, Law, Chartered Accountancy, & others.

Benefits:
**Loan Amount:**

- Up to ₹5,00,000/-.

**Interest Rate:**

- 5% per annum.

**Contribution Split:**

- 95% of the business/project cost is covered under the scheme as a loan.
- 5% contribution must be made by the beneficiary.

**Loan Repayment Terms:**

- Repayable in 60 equal monthly installments (maximum 5 years).
- The repayment period depends on the nature of the business plan.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Thakor or Koli caste/community. 
   1. The applicant should be between 18 and 35 years of age on the date of application.
   1. The applicant should have technical/professional education or experience in the field of business/trade.
   1. The applicant should be unemployed and looking to start a self-employment unit.
   1. The applicant family’s annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
   1. The applicant should have completed professional education in areas such as Medical, Law, Architecture, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, Hotel Management, Software/Hardware, Financial Consultancy, Sculpture or Wrestling (with training) etc.

> **Note:**

Out of total loans disbursed, at least 50% will be allocated to families with income up to ₹1,50,000/-.
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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam.
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Now".
Step 3: Click on the loan scheme name. 
Step 4: Select the loan category and fill in the loan amount.
Step 5: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.
Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address
Income Details: Monthly family income and source
Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)
Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 7: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 8: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card	
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque	
Business Address Proof	
Certificate of Professional Course
Income Certificate
Passport Size Photos
Quotations
True Copy of Election Card
Age Proof/Birth Certificate
Caste Certificate
Graduate Mark sheet
Post Graduate Mark sheet
School Leaving
Sweekruti: Assistance to Parents of Transgender Children
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the parents of transgender children to support them in successfully raising their children against societal intolerance, stigma, discrimination, and violence.

Benefits:
- **Financial assistance:** ₹1,500/- per transgender child per month.
> **Note:** 

- Assistance is provided until the child reaches the age of 18 years.
- In case of death of the parent, supportive money will be made available to the guardian subject to production of the relevant Certificate of guardianship obtained from Competent Authority. 

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Eligibility:
- Applicant should be the parents/ guardian of the transgender child.
- The child must be under 18 years of age.
- The child should have gender non-conforming behavior.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure A or Refer to Page No. 19) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.
Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office.
Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.
Contact Us:Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001E-mail: ssepdsec.od@nic.inTel No : 0674- 2392803List of District Social Security Officers

Documents Required:
Affidavit certifying the child's gender non-conforming behavior.
Birth certificate or any age proof of the child.
In case of guardian, a certificate of guardianship from a Competent Authority.
Note: Parents must certify on an affidavit that they have a child showing gender non-conforming behavior.
Sweekruti: Pre & Post Matric Scholarship
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Transgender students studying at post matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. These scholarships are available to transgender students  for studies in India only and awarded where the applicant is studying.

Benefits:
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**Category****Rate/ Per Month**Pre-Matric (From Std. V to X) ₹1,000/-Post-Matric (From Std. XI-XII)₹1,500/-General Graduate/ Post Graduate Courses₹2,000/-Professional Degrees/ Diplomas/ Certificates₹2,500/-Open University/ Non-formal Courses₹3,000/-<br>

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Odisha.
  - The applicant must be a transgender person.
  - The applicant must be a regular student at a recognized educational institution.
  - The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,40,000/- per annum.
  - The applicant must not be receiving financial assistance from any other State or Central Government scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Download the application form (Annexure B or Refer to Page No. 20) and fill out all required sections of the application form accurately.
Step 2: Submit the completed application form along with all attached documents to the Block/ULB Administration office.
Step 3: Ensure you receive a submission receipt for future reference.
Contact Us:Address: SSEPD Department, Red Building, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001E-mail: ssepdsec.od@nic.inTel No : 0674- 2392803List of District Social Security Officers

Documents Required:
Proof of residence in Odisha.
Admission letter from a recognized educational institution.
Income certificate showing annual family income is not more than ₹2,40,000/-.
Certificate of non-receipt of financial assistance from any other State or Central Government scheme.
Any other documents (if required).
Tailoring Training To Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Widows/Destitute Women/Girls
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Government of Haryana
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The aim of the scheme is to enable Scheduled Caste Widows/girls/destitute women for self-employment. A stipend of Rs.600/- P.M. and raw material costing Rs.300/- per month per trainee is given to a trainee for getting training from the nearest Kalyan Kendar run by this department.

Benefits:
- ₹600/- stipend per month.
- ₹300/- per month for raw materials.
- 1 sewing machine.

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2.	The applicant should be a widow, destitute woman, or girl.
3.	The applicant&amp;#39;s age should be between 14 and 45 years.
4.	The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Backward Class category.
5.	The applicant&amp;#39;s annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakhs.

Application Process:
[Offline]
A trainee shall submit an application to the District Welfare Officer concerned through the Lady Social Worker concerned on a plain paper within the time limit as prescribed or notified by the Department from time to time. The application should be accompanied by a certificate signed by the member of the village Panch/ Sarpanch to this effect that the applicant is a Harijan Widow or a deserted/divorced woman.
Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department
SCO 42-44, Sector 17 A, Chandigarh – 160017, Haryana.
Tel: 01722704006
Email: dbcharyana@gmail.com

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Passport-size photograph
Proof of Age
Caste Certificate
Residence proof
Proof of income/Income certificate
Death Certificate of Husband, in case widow
Proof of divorce, in case of destitute woman
Bank details/ Bank Passbook
Ration Card
Any other document as specified by the Department
Talab Matsyiki Vishesh Sahayata Yojana (Anusuchit Jaati/Janajati/Ati Pichhada)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Animal & Fisheries Resources Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The Bihar Government's Animal and Fisheries Resources Department has introduced the "Talab Matsyiki Vishesh Sahayata Yojana (Anusuchit Jaati/Janajati/Ati Pichhada)" aims to support fish farmers by providing financial and technical assistance for pond construction, installation of necessary equipment

Benefits:
> **Assistance**

- Offers a 70% subsidy on the total cost, reducing the financial burden on beneficiaries.

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> **Subsidy Payment:**

- Subsidy payments are made in two installments: 60% after pond construction and 40% after installation of related units and purchase of inputs.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes, Tribes, or Most Backward Classes.
1. The applicant should have private or leased land available for pond construction.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step-01: The applicant visits the official website and clicks the "Applications are being invited for all the schemes of the financial year (2024-25), click here to apply. Apply online for Training and Tour Darshan Scheme."
Step-02: Select the "Registration for Fisheries Schemes"
Step-03: Select the category: Individual and complete all basic details of the applicant for registration, including category, caste, applicant name, date of birth, address, bank details, etc.
Step-04: Enter a valid 10-digit mobile number and click to send OTP.
Step-05: An OTP will be sent to the provided mobile number.
Step-06: Enter the OTP; after verification of the OTP, you will receive a Registration Number and Password.
Step-07: Click on the "Login" and enter the Registration Number and Password.
Application Form Filling Process:Step-01: The applicant visits the official website and clicks the "Applications are being invited for all the schemes of the financial year (2024-25), click here to apply. Apply online for Training and Tour Darshan Scheme."
Step-02: Click "If your already register, login here". 
Step-03: Select "Application for fishery scheme" option and choose the scheme name "Talab Matsyiki Vishesh Sahayata Yojana (Anusuchit Jaati/Janajati/Ati Pichhada)", after the application form is open.
Step-04: The application form will capture registration personal data details.
Step-05: Fill in the bank and land details. 
Step-06: Click on the submit button as well print the application form and submit it to the District Fisheries Office along with attachments. 
Note: Download the Affidavit form and Consent form also attached with the application.

Documents Required:
Completed Application Form.
Photograph of Proposed Land.
Bank details (branch name, account number, IFSC code).
Attested copies of Training Certificate.
Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Voter ID.
Land Map.
Caste Certificate.
Land Ownership Certificate/Revenue Receipt (for private land).
Registered Lease Agreement/Non-judicial Stamp Agreement (for lease land).
Notarized Affidavit Confirming the land is dispute-free.
Taluka Level Personality Development and Yogasan Training Camp for Scheduled Caste
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Taluka Level Personality Development and Yogasan Training Camp for Scheduled Caste" aims to provide personality development and Yogasana training to Scheduled Caste youths through free residential training camps held at the taluka level across the state.

Benefits:
- **Personality Development:** Participants undergo structured sessions for enhancing communication, confidence, discipline, and overall character.  - **Physical Development:** Daily Yogasana training and exercises aimed at physical fitness.  - **Mental and Spiritual Development:** Yoga and related practices to foster mental peace and spiritual well-being.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
  - The applicant should be between 14 and 35 years of age.

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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 office of the District Youth Development Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Tanariri Music Awards Festival and Awards (National Level)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Tanariri Music Awards Festival and Awards (National Level)" aims to promote and honor women’s contributions to Indian classical music by recognizing two outstanding female artistes with a cash award of ₹5,00,000, a shawl, and a certificate at a national-level event.

Benefits:
- **Cash Prize:** Each of the two selected female artists is awarded a cash prize of ₹5,00,000/-.- **Other Benefit:** In addition to the monetary award, recipients receive a shawl and a certificate recognizing their contribution.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of India.
  - The applicant must be a female artiste in the field of Indian classical music.
  - The applicant must have made notable contributions to classical music and demonstrated a distinguished record of achievement.

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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 Sangeet Natak Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Contact Us:Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy
Block No-14, 2nd Floor, Dr. Jivaraj Maheta Bhavan,
Sector 10-A,
Gandhinagar - 382010.
079 - 232 54552, 232 51693

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
Proof of Residence (Utility Bill, Domicile Certificate, etc.)
Recent Photograph
Resume or Portfolio Detailing Musical Achievements
Any other documents as required.
Tap Water Scheme (Nal Jal Yojana)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Panchayat and Rural Development Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Tap Water Scheme" (नल जल योजना) by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide clean water in Gram Panchayat areas in an accessible manner. The application has to be made to the concerned Gram Panchayat.

Benefits:
Tap Water Connection is provided by the Gram Panchayat

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should belong to a Gram Panchayat area where the scheme is implemented.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Panchayat Darpan 2.0" by the Panchayat & Rural Development Department.
Step 2: Under "Online Services" click "Water Connection Application".
Step 3: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 4: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections. Click "Submit Application". Note the Application Number for future reference.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1: After examining the Registered application by the Gram Panchayat, notice will be issued to the applicant (if it is found correct).
Step 2: As per the rules, the prescribed fee will have to be deposited before the due date.
Step 3: After depositing the prescribed fee, the Connection Permission will be issued by the Gram Panchayat.
Track Application Status
You can check your application status 'here' by providing your Application Number and Mobile Number.

Documents Required:
Samagra ID of Family.
Details of Outstanding Taxes Payable to Gram Panchayat.
Tea Development Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The objective of the scheme is to continue the experimental plantation of tea and to find the possibility of growing tea economically as well as on a commercial scale.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

   1. Seedlings are offered for sale at the rate ₹1/- per tea seedling and one-time financial assistance at the rate ₹10,000/- per hectare.
   1. PP chemicals, equipment, brush cutters, tea harvesters, etc. on sale at the rate of 50% subsidy.

&gt; **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**

**Sl. No.****Entitlement****Owantum of Assistance**1Training programme to the Tea Growers at Village100% assistance2To promote tea plantation by providing tea seedlings to the growers at the District level/ Tea Development Centre.₹1/- per seedling sale to the growers3Sale of Bio fertilizers, Bio pesticides, Bio fungicides, equipment, etc. to the tea growers by Tea Development Centre situated at Umsning, Rongram, Riangdo.50% subsidy sale to the growers.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of not exceeding 2 Ha/family.

**Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the required documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size photograph
2.	Identity Proof
3.	Bank passbook/account details
4.	Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
5.	Any other document as required