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"Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department, Puducherry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through the “Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board, the coconut farmers are provided financial assistance through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode for the Laying of the Demonstration Plot, and for the Construction of the Organic Manure Unit.

Benefits:
- **Laying of Demonstration Plot (LoDP):** Financial assistance @ ₹ 35,000/‐ Ha in two annual instalments.- **Construction of Organic Manure Unit:** Financial assistance @ ₹ 40,000/‐ to ₹ 60,000/‐ per Unit on Pro‐rata basis. Unit size of 1200 cubic feet to 150 cubic feet (60 x 8 x 2.5 ft to 15 x 5 x 2 ft).- The eligible subsidy amount shall be released to the beneficiary&#39;s account on DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode after obtaining expenditure sanction as per norms.
- The final list of the beneficiaries would be displayed on the notice board of Uzhavar Uthaviyagams.

Eligibility:
All categories of coconut farmers with farmer&#39;s identity cards/ authenticated land records/documents are eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
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 and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
In the case of land owners cultivating their land, a copy of the farmer identity card containing the details of survey numbers and the extent of land holding needs to be submitted along with the application form.
If no identity card is issued to the farmer to date a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.  
The tenants cultivating lands owned by religious Institutions/Wakfs/Mutts/Trusts/ Municipalities shall produce a letter of consent from the authority of the institutions concerned as prescribed by the Department.
Further, tenants shall produce a cultivation certificate from the land owner or Agriculture Department / Revenue Department who carried out joint verification for the purpose.
"Management Training" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, management training is imparted as means to enhance productivity. It is imparted to the entrepreneurs / industrialists or their representative in various disciplines namely Financial Management, Marketing Management, Personnel Management, Quality control, etc.

Benefits:
- 90% of the Training Expenditure is Given as Subsidy by the Government to the Micro and Small Scale Entrepreneur/industrialists or Their Representatives.
- The amount of subsidy is paid through the Puducherry Management and Productivity Council.
- 10% of the fees for training is to be borne by the Industrialists.
- Management Training is Imparted by qualified resource persons from various renowned institutions in Various Disciplines Namely Financial Management, Marketing Management, Personnel Management, Quality Control, Etc.

Eligibility:
Entrepreneurs/Industrialists or their representatives are eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Secretary, Puducherry Management and 
Productivity Council, Puducherry, and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Applicant's Passport-sized Photo.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Proof regarding the Applicant's Occupation.
“Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine)" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Medical Camps (Allopathy and Indian systems of Medicine)" under the umbrella scheme "Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The senior citizens are provided free health checkups and free medicines.

Benefits:
- Free Health Checkup and Free Medicines.
- Awareness Speech by Doctors.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Pondicherry Society for the care of the Aged (PONCARE), Puducherry, 4th Cross - Sithankudi, 6th Cross Extension, Brindavanam, West, Puducherry - 605 013, +91-413-2245317, +91-413-2246318, +91-9443405499, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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 Secretary, PONCARE.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Birth Certificate / Age Proof.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
Bank Passbook.
"Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)” by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide pensions to artisans in their old age, recognizing their contribution to traditional crafts. Eligible craftspersons receive a monthly grant of ₹2,000/-.

Benefits:
- A monthly grant of ₹2,000/-. This financial assistance continues until the lifetime of the beneficiary, subject to renewal every year. 
- In the case of the craftsperson&#39;s death, the living spouse is entitled to receive ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an artisan who has attained the age of 60 years.
- The artisan should be a native or resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The artisan should have practised the craft for at least 5 years in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The family income from all sources should not exceed ₹40,000 per annum.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of similar financial assistance from any other source.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009, 2248391, 2249392, 2248987, dic_pdy@bsnl.in), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Proof of Age.
Residence Certificate of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Evidence of Practising the Craft for at Least 5 Years in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Income Certificate.
Declaration Stating the Non-receipt of Similar Financial Assistance From Any Other Source.
"Outstanding Artisan of the Year" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Outstanding Artisan of the Year" award is conferred upon the artisan who has been a participant for 3 years in National / International handicraft exhibitions/fairs. The awardee is given a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- and a citation. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an Artisan.
- The applicant should have been a participant for 3 years in National / International handicraft exhibitions/fairs.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
Step 1: The artisan should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
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: The artisan should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
Step 2: The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
Step 3: The list of selected artisans shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.

Documents Required:
Proof of participation in National / International handicraft exhibitions/fairs.
Any other document, as required by the Award Committee.
"Outstanding Entrepreneur" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Outstanding Entrepreneur" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept, UT of Puducherry, formulated to award the best entrepreneurs.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility:
- The unit shall be functioning profitably for 3 years before the date of application.
- The unit should provide atleast 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
Step 1: The industrial unit should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
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: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
Step 2: The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
Step 3: The list of selected enterprises shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.

Documents Required:
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
"Outstanding Exporter" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

"Outstanding Exporter" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” by the Industries & Commerce Dept, Puducherry, awards the direct manufacture exporters that are exporting for 3 years.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility:
- The unit should be functioning profitably and exporting for 3 years.
- The exporting industry should be a direct manufacture exporter.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
Step 1: The industrial unit should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
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: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
Step 2: The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
Step 3: The list of selected enterprises shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.

Documents Required:
Proof of Profitable Exports.
Proof of being a Direct Manufacture Exporter.
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
Any other document, as required by the Award Committee.
"Outstanding SC/ST Entrepreneur" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Outstanding SC/ST Entrepreneur" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept, UT of Puducherry, formulated to award the best SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Benefits:
Cash Award of ₹2,00,000/- and a Citation.

Eligibility:
- The unit shall be functioning profitably for 3 years before the date of application.
- The entrepreneur should be from the Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe community.
- The unit should provide at least 60% of employment to the people of UT of Puducherry of the total employment strength of the industrial units.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Industries will invite the application for award by wide publicity.
Step 1: The industrial unit should apply for the award in the prescribed form available on the Official Website of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry.
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: The unit should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority either in person or by post.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The applications shall be scrutinised by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce on a merit basis for the grant of state awards will be placed before the award Committee.
Step 2: The Committee for the awards will go into the merits of each case for granting the award.
Step 3: The list of selected enterprises shall be notified and informed by the Director of Industries to the enterprises to receive the awards.

Documents Required:
Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-2 (UAM/ PMT) Registration/ Commencement of Production Certificate.
Community Certificate Obtained From Revenue Department.
"Protected Cultivation" Component of "Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)" Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department, Puducherry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, the farmers are provided Poly House, Shade Net House (Tubular Structure), Plastic Mulching at subsidised rates for practising Protected Cultivation. In Puducherry, this scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

Benefits:
- **Poly House:** Naturally Ventilated system (Tubular structure) – Subsidized Cost of ₹467.50/- per square meter.- **Shade Net House (Tubular Structure):** Subsidized Cost of ₹355/- per square meter. Maximum of 4000 square meters per beneficiary.- **Plastic Mulching:** ₹10,000/- per hectare as a subsidy (maximum of 2 hectares per beneficiary).

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident/native of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be a Farmer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Horti-NHM).
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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 and the documents to the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Chemistry).
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
1. Farmer Identity Card.
2. Family Food Ration Card.
3. Voter ID Card.
4. Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the Revenue Department.
5. Detailed Project Statement.
6. Soil and Water Test Certificate.
7. Detailed Drawing of the Shade Net/ Green Hut Set Up.
8. Map of Land.
9. Electricity Bill Receipt.
“RAKSHAK PURASKARS’’ Award
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Public Safety,Law & Justice
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The awards are conferred to the individuals who have shown exceptional courage, especially in adverse circumstances in coming to aid, protecting or helping beyond the call of duty and assisting in dealing with the victims of any type of violence, attack or harassment against women and girls.

Benefits:
The recipients of the awarded are given a scroll/citation and cash prize of ₹ 20,000/- each.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have shown exceptional courage, especially in adverse circumstances or otherwise in coming to aid, protecting or helping beyond the call of duty, the victims or in dealing with the victims of any type of violence, attack, or harassment against women and girls at home, in the workplace and everywhere in the public domain and has shown their respect and dignity to women in society in the State of Goa.
1. The applicant can be a person from any walk of life, whether they are Police Officers, Doctors, Lawyers, Public Prosecutors, Social Workers, Teachers, Tourist Guides, Lifeguards, Bus, Taxi or Auto Drivers, etc.
1. The applicant should have a resident of Goa for the last 05 yrs as of 1st January of the respective year OR has worked in the State for at least two years shall be considered.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other award in the same field during the same year.
1. The applicant should be above 25 years of age as of 1st January of the respective year.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: In the prescribed format of the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 2: Visit the Office of the Directorate of Women & Child Development (Old Education Building, 2nd Floor, 18th June Road, Panaji Goa 403001), and submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the required documents to the Concerned Officer.
Step 3: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgement of the successful submission of the application.
HelpdeskFor any clarifications regarding the application, the applicants may contact the Directorate on Phone No. 2235308/2426112 during office hours.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photograph (Duly Attested by a Gazetted Officer)
Proof of Identity.
Soft Copy of the Application (a CD in Word (.doc/.docx) Format).
A brief life sketch of the individual (including, age, qualification, etc) in the prescribed format as Annexure- A.
Press clippings/ Certificates/appreciation received, photographs, if any.
Residential Certificate.
Bank Details (Bank Account Number, Name of the Bank, Bank Branch and IFSC Code).