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Establishment of Tea Factories - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Industries, Business Entity

The scheme aims to promote the development of the tea industry in Uttarakhand by establishing tea factories for processing locally produced green leaves, generating local employment, enhancing farmers’ income through fair procurement, and developing a sustainable tea value chain in the state.

Benefits:
In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board processed 5.92 lakh kilograms of green tea leaves and produced approximately 1.25 lakh cups of tea.
At present, the Board has established its own tea factories in the following districts:

   1. Tea Factory, Ghorakhal (Nainital) – Organic
   1. Tea Factory, Champawat – Organic
   1. Tea Factory, Bhatoli (Chamoli) – Organic
   1. Tea Factory, Kausani (Bageshwar) – Inorganic
   1. Tea Factory, Harinagari (Bageshwar) – Inorganic

In addition to the above, the Board is proposing to establish small tea factories in the following districts:

  - Tea Factory, Dhauladevi (Almora)
  - Tea Factory, Didihat (Pithoragarh)

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Eligibility:
It is proposed to operate the above tea factories established by the Board in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode/private sector in the future, for which the eligibility criteria and policy are being prepared.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Employment is being provided to workers at the local level by engaging them in the tea factories established by the Board. Green leaves are being purchased from farmers who have reclaimed and are operating their own gardens, at the rate of ₹40/- per kilogram, and are being supplied to the factories. Payments are made by the Board directly to the farmers’ bank accounts on a monthly basis.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board guidelines to avail of the benefits.
Establishment of Vermicompost Units
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming by providing financial assistance for setting up vermicompost units to farmers and women self-help groups.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a subsidy of 75% of the cost, up to ₹33,300/- per unit, is provided for setting up vermicompost units (including pit construction and provision of earthworms).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.
1. The applicant must have either their own land or land on lease.
1. All women members of self-help groups are also eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications for establishment of vermicompost units must be submitted to the officers or staff at the Horticulture Mobile team Centres. The application should include land-related documents such as Khasra and Khatauni, Aadhaar card, PAN card, Udhyan card, bank account details, and mobile number. Currently, the application process is offline.
If a farmer faces difficulty in filling out the application, personnel at the respective Horticulture Mobile team Centre will provide assistance. Once submitted, the application is forwarded by the Centre to the district level, which then sends it to the Directorate. Upon approval of the farmer’s proposal by the Directorate, a government order is issued, authorizing the district to grant approval/work orders accordingly.
Upon acceptance, the district officer sends the farmer an approval letter and informs them via phone. The establishment of the vermicompost unit is then carried out in the presence of departmental officials, followed by an on-site inspection. After verification, the subsidy is disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Land-related documents such as Khasra and Khatauni
Aadhaar card
PAN card
Udhyan card
Bank account details
Mobile number
Ex-Gratia Grant for Clothes, Utensils, and Household Items to Disaster-Affected Families
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Disaster Management
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to disaster-affected families for clothes, utensils, or household items in cases where their house has been washed away, completely or substantially damaged due to a natural calamity, or affected by waterlogging for a period of more than two days.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹2,500/- per family is provided for damage to clothes, and an additional ex-gratia grant of ₹2,500/- per family is provided for damage to utensils or household items.
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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a disaster-affected family from Uttarakhand whose house has been affected by a natural disaster.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.

Documents Required:
Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
Other supporting documents as required
Ex-Gratia Payment for Life-Threatening Injury Requiring Hospital Stay for Treatment
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Disaster Management
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to individuals who sustain life-threatening injuries due to disasters and require hospitalization for treatment.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹16,000/- per person is provided in case of a hospital stay for more than one week, and ₹5,400/- per person in case of a hospital stay for less than one week.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a person admitted to a government or non-government hospital due to an injury caused by a disaster, including those engaged in relief or disaster preparedness activities who sustained injuries during such work.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.

Documents Required:
Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
Other supporting documents as required
Ex-Gratia Payment for Loss of Hands, Legs, Eyes, or Vision
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Disaster Management
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial relief to individuals who suffer physical disabilities such as loss of limbs or vision as a result of disasters or while participating in relief and preparedness activities. Under this scheme, financial assistance between ₹74,000/- to ₹2,50,000/-is provided.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, an ex-gratia grant of ₹74,000/- is provided to each affected person. In cases where the disability exceeds 60%, a higher amount of ₹2,50,000/- per person is provided.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be either disaster-affected individual or involved in disaster relief or preparedness-related activities.
1. The extent and cause of the disability must be certified by a doctor from a government hospital or dispensary.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.

Documents Required:
Medical Disability Certificate (issued by Government Hospital or Authorized Medical Officer)
Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
Other supporting documents as required
Ex-gratia Payment for the Construction Workers
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Ex-gratia Payment for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board that provides an ex-gratia amount of ₹1,00,000/- in case of permanent disability.

Benefits:
- Ex-gratia payment of ₹1,00,000/- in case of permanent disability.

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Eligibility:
> **For Registration**

- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

**For Application**

- The applicant should be permanently disabled.

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Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Register Now”.
Step 2: Enter the following mandatory details: Aadhaar Card Number, Name as on Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, Date of Birth (as on Aadhar Card), Gender, etc. Create a password and confirm it. Click “Register”. You will be redirected to the registration page.
Step 3: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Father Name, Mother Name, Photograph, Applicant’s Video, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 4: On the next page, enter the mandatory details regarding your work/workplace (Previous/Current Employer Details, Proof of 90 Days Employment, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 5: Click on “Add Family Members” to avail the benefits of various schemes.
Step 6: In the next window, add your Bank Account details.
Step 7: In the next window, upload your Aadhaar Card, Address Proof, Birth Proof, Employment Proof, Bank Account details etc.
Step 8: In the next window, the "Affidavit of the Applicant" will be displayed. Verify all the details, and click on the checkbox.
Step 9: Proceed for the online registration fee of ₹25/- through a Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI.
Step 10: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to apply. Note down the Application Number for future reference. Download the acknowledgement receipt.
Track Your ApplicationVisit the homepage of the website regularly and click on "Track Your Application" to check the status of your application.
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Apply for Scheme”.
Step 2: Log in through Aadhaar Number/ Registration Card/ OTP.
Step 3: Apply for the “Ex-gratia payment” scheme.
Helpline Number (24x1) : 011-41236600DBOCWWB DepartmentNumber (office hours: 9:30AM - 6:00PM) : 011-23813846

Documents Required:
Permanent Disability certificate issued by Govt. Doctor (medical Certificate by committee).
Excellent Work Award Scheme for Social Worker of De-Notified Communities
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Excellent Work Award Scheme for Social Workers of De-notified Communities" by the Government of Madhya Pradesh awards ₹1,00,000/- to a social worker from De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities for outstanding contributions to their social and economic upliftment.

Benefits:
Award of ₹1,00,000/- to a social worker.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a member of the De-notified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic communities.
1. The applicant should be a social worker actively engaged in the all-round development, educational advancement, social service, economic development, and eradication of social evils within the De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities.
1. The applicant should be an original resident of Madhya Pradesh to qualify for the award.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
Step 2: Navigate to the top right corner of the homepage and click "Registration".
Step 3: On the registration page, provide the mandatory details. (the fields marked with * are mandatory). If required, verify your Mobile Number and/or Email ID via OTP. Finally, click "Register".
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
Step 2: Use the credentials you created during registration to log in.
Step 3: Navigate to the online application form of the scheme you intend to apply for.
Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 6: Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any).
Step 7: Click the "Submit" to submit your application.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate 
Samagra ID
Bank account Details
Exhibition Fair and Publicity
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture and Food Processing Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote departmental schemes and disseminate information about the technology of fruit, flower, vegetable, and spice crops to farmers through exhibitions and seminars organized at the district and block levels.

Benefits:
- **Awareness Creation:** Farmers receive knowledge about horticulture schemes and technologies related to fruit, flower, vegetable, and spice crops.  - **Scheme Promotion:** Departmental schemes are publicized to ensure more participation and benefit utilization among farmers.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant should contact the District Office of the Horticulture Department.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity.
Residence Certificate.
Any other documents as required.
Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Department: null
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme provides  reimbursement to an SC/ST Micro & small enterprises(MSEs), on annual membership subscription fee / one-time subscription charges/entry fee charged by various Export Promotion Councils (EPC).

Benefits:
**Reimbursement of Membership Fee:** Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, per financial year for SC/ST MSEs towards annual membership, one-time subscription, or entry fee charged by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs).

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Eligibility:
- Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste(SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. 
- He/She should represent any Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.
Step 2: The applicant must click on the "Scheme name" and then click on “Sign Up” and register using basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 3: The applicant must create a password and complete the registration process.
Step 4: The applicant must log in using the registered credentials.
Step 5: The applicant must fill in the required details and submit the application online.

Documents Required:
Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration.
Self-certified copy GST Number (if applicable)
Self-certified copy PAN card case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted
Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/ all partners/ directors
Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required 
Attested copy of Certificate of valid Import & Export Code (IEC) allotted by the concerned office of the Joint/ Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) 
Attested copy of valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued by the respective Export Promotion Council (EPC) post registration
Original/ Attested copy of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued earlier by the respective EPC, in case of existing members renewing their memberships
Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier with in the same financial year
Attested (signature with stamp) or original copy of membership fee payment receipt and system generated GST invoice (with breakup of fees paid (entrance fee, annual membership/subscription fee)) for total amount paid to respective Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which the EPC membership fee has been debited
Exposure Visits To The Assam Legislative Assembly
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Parliamentary Affairs Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Exposure Visits to the Assam Legislative Assembly scheme was introduced in the budget speech during the first Budget Session in July 2016. It aims to provide an opportunity for Political Science students in Assam to visit and observe the functioning of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

Benefits:
1.	Practical Exposure: Students gain practical experience by visiting the Assam Legislative Assembly and witnessing the legislative sessions, debates, and bill discussions.
2.	Interaction: Students have the opportunity to interact with dignitaries such as the Hon&#39;ble Speaker, Chief Minister, Ministers, MLAs, and senior officials.
3.	Understanding of Governance: The scheme helps students understand the functioning of the State Legislative Assembly and the legislative process.
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Eligibility:
1.	Educational Institutions: High/Higher Secondary Schools and colleges within Assam are considered for participation.
2.	Subjects/Streams: Students from related subjects such as Political Science, Economics, etc., within the Arts/Humanities streams in colleges/higher secondary schools, and social sciences in secondary schools are preferred.
3.	Selection: Students showing good academic performance and enthusiastic participation in extracurricular activities like debating competitions, student activities, mock parliament, etc., may be selected.
4.	Batch Size: The total number of students in one batch should not exceed 50.
5.	Voluntary Participation: Student participation in the visit is voluntary, and only willing students should be selected.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
1.	The selection of educational institutions and students is done in consultation with the respective District Collectors (DCs)/Inspectors of Schools.
2.	Invitations are issued to the Heads of educational institutions with due approval from the Hon'ble Minister, Parliamentary Affairs.
3.	Recommendations from dignitaries like the Hon'ble CM, Ministers, Speaker, Dy. Speaker, MLAs, MPs, etc., are considered for extending invitations.
4.	The participating institutions inform the students about the visit and the code of conduct to be followed.
5.	Transportation arrangements to and from the Assembly and around Guwahati city are made by the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC).

Documents Required:
1.	Identity cards of participating students.
2.	List of participating students provided to the Assembly Secretariat for the issuance of passes.
3.	Brief write-up (not exceeding one page per student) summarizing their experience and feedback within a week.
Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

The scheme aims to strengthen the financial status of district and taluka-level cooperative buying and selling unions by supporting infrastructure projects like storage godowns, marketing facilities, and branding units.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** Provides crucial capital assistance for the construction of large-sized godowns.  - **Infrastructure Development:** Supports the development of essential infrastructure for agricultural activities like processing, grading, cleaning, washing, shortening, packaging, and branding.  - **Enhanced Marketing Capabilities:** Enables unions to strengthen their marketing and selling capabilities, potentially leading to better prices for farmers&amp;#39; produce.  - **Increased Financial Strength for Unions:** Aims to make District and Taluka Purchase-Sale Unions more financially robust and self-reliant.  - **Improved Services for Farmers:** Facilitates the provision of better quality services to farmers through stronger unions and improved facilities.
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Eligibility:
- Cooperative institutions operating at the taluka or district level within the state of Gujarat are eligible under this scheme.
  - The institution should be registered under the appropriate cooperative society laws.
  - The institution should have plans for setting up or expanding facilities like storage godowns, processing units, grading and packaging infrastructure, or branding and marketing systems.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should prepare the application on plain paper.
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 District Registrar's Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required:
Registration Certificate of the Cooperative Society.
Project Proposal Detailing Infrastructure Plans (including godowns, processing, packaging, branding, or marketing).
Financial Estimates and Cost Breakdown of Proposed Project.
Resolution Copy from the Managing Committee Supporting the Proposal.
Bank Account Details of the Society.
Identity Proof of the Authorised Signatory.
Land Ownership or Lease Documents for Project Site (if applicable).
Utilisation Certificate for Any Previous Government Assistance (if applicable).
Any other documents as required.