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Inter-Caste / Inter-Religious Marriage Award
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹50,000/- is provided to married couples where, in the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse belongs to a Scheduled Caste, and in the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses belong to different religions.

Benefits:
The married couple is jointly provided with a financial amount of ₹50,000/-.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must a married couple who has entered into either an inter-caste or an inter-religious marriage.
1. In the case of an inter-caste marriage, one spouse must belong to a Scheduled Caste.
1. In the case of an inter-religious marriage, both spouses must belong to different religions.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The received application is forwarded to the government for approval through the Directorate, along with the recommendation of the District Magistrate, after necessary scrutiny by the District Social Welfare Officer.
It is mandatory to attach the following documents with the application form: a copy of the bride and groom's date of birth certificate (High School Certificate/Birth Certificate/Family Register/Aadhaar Card), marriage registration certificate, and details of a CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar.
After approval at the government level, the bank draft is issued from the designation of the concerned District Magistrate.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Proof of date of birth of the bride and groom (high school certificate / birth certificate / family register / Aadhaar card)
Marriage registration certificate
CBS bank account which is linked/seeded to Aadhaar
Copy of caste/community certificate
Proof of residence
Inter-Caste Marriage Award
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of this scheme is to eliminate the practice of untouchability by encouraging marriages between the Scheduled Castes and other castes, under which an incentive of ₹50,000/- or an amount as decided by the Government from time to time is awarded.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a person from another caste who marries a person from a Scheduled Caste receives ₹50,000/- or an amount decided by the Government from time to time.
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Eligibility:
**Eligibility Criteria for Inter-Caste Marriage Award:**

1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
1. The age of the couple should not exceed 50 years.
1. The marriage must be registered under the applicable Act/Rules.
1. The applicant should not have received any Inter-Caste Marriage Award earlier.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 1: The interested applicant can download the application form from the official website. 
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 Concerned District Welfare Officer/Tehsil Welfare Officer. 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Concerned District Welfare Officer/Tehsil Welfare Officer 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:
Age certificate of both spouses
Caste certificate of both spouses
Himachali certificate issued by the Executive Magistrate
Marriage registration certificate issued by the Marriage Registration Officer (mandatory)
Photographs of the couple
Inter-state Border Areas Development Programme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Border Areas Development Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: null

The aims and objectives of the Inter-State Border Areas Development Programme ISBADP are to provide facilities for the socioeconomic development of the people living along the Inter-State boundary with Assam.

Benefits:
1. Infrastructure Development: The ISBADP may focus on improving infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railways, and connectivity in the border areas. This can enhance accessibility, trade, and transportation in these regions.
1. Socio-economic Development: The scheme may aim to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the border areas by implementing various development projects. It can include initiatives related to education, healthcare, skill development, employment generation, and poverty alleviation.
1. Border Security Enhancement: Development programs in border areas can contribute to strengthening border security. By improving infrastructure, communication networks, and surveillance systems, the scheme can enhance the overall security apparatus in these regions.
1. Tourism Promotion: The ISBADP might support the development of tourism infrastructure and attractions in the border areas to promote tourism. This can lead to increased tourist inflow, job creation, and economic growth in these regions.
1. Cultural Exchange and Integration: Development programs can foster cultural exchange and integration between border communities. The scheme may include initiatives to preserve and promote local culture, heritage, and traditional practices, fostering harmony and mutual understanding.
1. Environmental Conservation: The ISBADP may incorporate initiatives to protect and conserve the natural resources and environment of the border areas. This can include measures for forest conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development practices.

Eligibility:
1. The scheme is applicable to the residents of the state of Meghalaya living in remote and inaccessible areas situated near the international border.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Directorate of Border Areas Development submits proposals to Border Areas Development Department, the Department then forwards the same to Planning and Finance Departments for approval and sanction.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Permanent Residential Certificate
Income Certificate
Certificate from Border Area Development Officer
Bank Account Passbook
Any Other Document as required by the Border Area Development Officer
Interest Help Scheme For Graduate Doctor-Lawyer-Technical Graduate
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Interest Help Scheme for Graduate Doctor-Lawyer-Technical Graduate" aims to provide financial assistance in the form of interest subsidy on loans to the non-reserved category professionals in Gujarat.

Benefits:
- **Quantum of Subsidy:** 5% interest subsidy on loans up to ₹10,00,000/- taken from a bank.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant must belong to the non-reserved category.
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s age must be between 18 and 50 years.
   1. The business must have the necessary registration as per the rules.
   1. The applicant must be a doctor/ lawyer/ technical graduate and have an interest in opening their own clinic/ laboratory/ radiology/ clinic or office.
   1. The applicant must have taken a bank loan for their business.
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s annual family income must be ₹6,00,000/- or less.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
Step 2:Click on "Interest Help Scheme For Graduate Doctor-Lawyer-Technical Graduate" and then Apply Now.
Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
Application Process:Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
Check Application Status: Click here.Post Online Application Procedure: After submitting the online application, the applicant must take a printout of the application, sign it, and submit it along with all uploaded documents (certificates, mark sheets, etc.) to the concerned Deputy Director (Non-Reserved Category) or the District Social Welfare Officer through courier, post, or by visiting in person.Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card (Proof of identity and residence).
Educational qualification certificates (MBBS, LLB, or Technical Degree).
Proof of business registration (as per rules).
Bank loan sanction letter and loan account details.
Income certificate (showing annual family income ≤ ₹6 lakh).
Age proof (Birth certificate, Aadhaar, or any valid ID).
Category certificate (for non-reserved category proof).
Address proof (Voter ID, Aadhaar, or utility bill).
Any other documents if required.
Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Department: null
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme aims to provide concessional working capital loans at 4% interest to khadi institutions through interest subsidy support.

Benefits:
- **Interest Subsidy:** Loans available at a concessional interest rate of 4% per annum for working capital.  - **Subsidy Support:** The difference between the actual bank interest rate and 4% is paid by the Central Government through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).  - **Funding Support:** Helps bridge gap between required funds and budgetary allocation.  - **Sector Coverage:** Applicable for khadi and polyvastra sector only.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a khadi institution.
- The applicant must have a valid Khadi Certificate.
- The applicant must have a sanctioned khadi programme.
- The applicant must be registered with Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) or State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIBs).

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant applies to the financing bank for working capital.
Step 2: The applicant submits the Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate issued by KVIC.
Step 3: The bank sanctions working capital loan based on requirement.
Step 4: The bank raises reimbursement claim for interest subsidy to the nodal branch.
Step 5: The subsidy amount is reimbursed through KVIC.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Income certificate.
Caste certificate.
Bank account statement.
Interest Subsidy on Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Interest Subsidy on Loans for Agriculture and Allied Activities” is a scheme by the Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of Goa. The bonafide agriculturist, individual of the animal husbandry/fisheries sector from Goa are provided a loan of upto ₹ 5,00,000 for the purpose of Agriculture and Allied Activities.

Benefits:
- Loan of upto ₹ 5,00,000.
- Interest Subsidy on Short-Term Loans: 4% to farmers who promptly repay their loans.
- Interest Subsidy on Long-Term Loans: Equal to the difference between a 4% interest rate and the normal rate charged by eligible Banks, in line with their policies. The subsidy is subject to a maximum limit of 8%.

Eligibility:
> **For Inland Fisheries**

- The applicant should own or lease any of the fisheries-related activities, such as pond, tank, open water bodies, raceway, hatchery, rearing unit, possess the necessary license for fish farming and fishing-related activities, and any other state-specific fisheries and allied activities.
- The applicant may include fishers, fish farmers (individual &amp; groups/partners/share/croppers/tenants/farmers), self-help groups, joint liability groups, and women groups.

> **For Marine Fisheries**

- The applicant should own or lease a registered fishing vessel/boat, possess the necessary fishing license/permission for fishing in estuaries and sea, engage in fish farming/mariculture activities in estuaries and open sea, and participate in any other state-specific fisheries and allied activities.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.
Grievance RedressalAny dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Documents Required:
Quotation Bill
Aadhaar Card of Applicant
Vessel Registration Certificate
Fishing & Net Licence Receipts
Letter From Bank to Avail Loan
Copy of Permission Letter Issued by Directorate of Fisheries to Construct Canoe/trawler/purseiner/purchase of New Net
Copy of Certificate Issued by Coastal Aquaculture Authority for Construction/renovation of Prawn Farming
Inspection Report From Fisheries Officer
Mandate Form
Interest Subvention against long terms loan to the Co-operative sugar societies (Normal Area) (Tribal Area)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to provide interest subvention on long-term loans taken by sugar cooperative societies for payment of sugarcane arrears for the year 2018-19.

Benefits:
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**Name of the Component**	**Standard of Assistance**	**Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Interest Subvention against long terms loan to the Co-operative sugar societies	Interest actually paid on the bank loan amount taken by the Sugar Cooperative or 7% or whichever is less for a maximum period of 4 (four) years or interest concession on loan repayment (whichever is earlier).1 year of interest subvention to be paid by the Government of India from the date of withdrawal of this loan on the amount of bank loan taken by the State Sugar Co-operative Societies for affiliated purposes under the announced scheme for soft loan interest subvention on loans obtained for the payment of sugarcane arrears for the year 2018-19 for the respective sugarcane prices. Interest subvention paid by the State Government on interest actually payable or 7 percent or whichever is less for a maximum period of 4 (four) years or till the loan repayment (whichever is earlier)	<br>

Eligibility:
- Sugar Co-operative Societies which have availed loan for payment of sugarcane arrears for the year 2018-19 for the respective sugarcane prices will be eligible for this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The concerned sugar co-operative societies who are eligible, should send the proposal through the District Registrar of the concerned district to the Director of Sugar, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.
Office Address and Contact Details of District Registrar: Click here.
Office Address and Contact Details of Director Of Sugar:
Director of sugarAddress: Dr.Jivraj Mehta bhavan, Block No.8 ,2nd floor, GandhinagarPhone: 232-53437Email Us: directorsugar[at]gmail[dot]com

Documents Required:
Loan sanction letter from the bank.
Proof of loan utilization for sugarcane arrears payment.
FRP notification issued by the Government of India (02/03/2019).
Audit reports of the sugar cooperative society.
Loan repayment schedule and bank statements.
Any other documents as required.
Interim Relief to the Beneficiaries Affected by Disaster (GBOCWWB)
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through "Interim Relief to the Beneficiaries Affected by Disaster (GBOCWWB)" , the beneficiaries of the Board who are affected by disasters, catastrophes or natural calamities are extended immediate relief of up to ₹10,00,000/-. This shall include cash payment to beneficiaries of the affected area.

Benefits:
An immediate relief of up to ₹10,00,000/-.
_*The committee shall decide about the modalities regarding disbursement of such relief, quantum and procedure to be followed for such disbursement._

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a beneficiary of a scheme of the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be affected by disaster/catastrophe/natural calamity.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The committee shall decide about the modalities regarding disbursement of such relief, quantum and procedure to be followed for such disbursement.

Documents Required:
Beneficiary Card, issued by the Board.
International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED)
State: Central
Ministry: Comptroller And Auditor General Of India
Department: Indian Audit and Accounts Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED)" scheme provides a platform to young students pursuing courses in Ocean Science, Environmental Science, Environment Management, Environment Audit, etc. to help develop awareness about the work of iCED with special.

Benefits:
> ***Token Remuneration:***

Interns will receive a token remuneration of ₹10,000/- per month to cover conveyance and daily needs. 
NOTE: If boarding and lodging are provided by iCED the remuneration will be reduced to ₹5000/- per month.
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> ***Certificate of Internship:***

Certificate will be issued upon satisfactory completion of the internship, assignment submission, and evaluation by the competent authority at iCED.

Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be an Indian national.
1. Applicant must be a Graduate or pursuing Post Graduate/Doctoral courses in one of the following fields

  - Ocean Science
  - Environmental Science
  - Environment Management
  - Environment Audit
  - Environmental Economics
  - Environmental Law
  - Public Administration
  - Public Policy
  - Sustainable Development
  - Information Technology
  - Data Analytics
  - Architecture
  - Human Resource Management
  - Disaster Management
  - Other similar streams

1. Applicant must be studying at a University/Institution of National or International repute.
1. Those awarded “Junior Research Fellowship” by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for research in these subjects will be given preference.
1. If there are more applications than required, the screening of applicants will be done using an appropriate methodology.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application procedure.Step 01: The student downloads the prescribe format of the application form. 
Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Student can email their applications in the prescribed format to: iced@cag.gov.in
NOTE: Application should be filled in by typing in the above Performa only. No other format will be accepted. Application filled by hand will not be accepted.
Submission of Assignments:Students must share their work and collected materials with iCED in a logically classified manner, including a paper on how iCED/IAAD can use the material. Due to the mentoring provided, intellectual property rights will rest with IA&AD.
Selection Procedure:A Screening Committee, nominated by the DG, iCED, will scrutinize all applications. Final selection will be made by a Committee of Senior Officers, including the DG, iCED.

Documents Required:
Letter from the present institution indicating his/her status.
Two Recommendations (not exceeding 500 words each from Professors/Guide/ Employer/Peer).
Copies of Academic Certificates.
Statement of Purpose (explaining interest in the internship).
International Financial Assistance
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "International Financial Assistance" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, aims to promote participation of Gujarat sportspersons in international competitions through financial support of ₹75,000/- for travel, accommodation, and other related expenses.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** ₹75,000/- is provided to eligible sportspersons to cover expenses for boarding, lodging, travel (including air tickets), sports kits, and other related miscellaneous expenses.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a sportsperson representing Gujarat in any recognized international-level sports competition.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be male.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the homepage of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Step 2: Click on the “Registration” button on the upper-right side of the page.
Step 3: Fill in all the required details as per the form and submit it.
Application Process:Step 1: After registration, check your registered email for login credentials.
Step 2: Select “Player” as the user type and log in using the credentials received.
Step 3: Click on the concerned scheme name and proceed with the application.

Documents Required:
Accounts audited by C.A.
Domicile Certificate.