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Jute Raw Material Bank Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles
Department: null
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Industries

Jute Raw Material Bank Scheme (JRMB) will be set up in the local clusters across the country in collaboration with bonafide Agencies who have adequate experience in similar activities and have the required storage, display, and selling infrastructure.

Benefits:
- 30% Financial Support on Sales Value

  - Up to ₹12,00,000/- per year per JRMB
  - Includes:
  - 5% direct discount to beneficiaries on mill-gate price
  - 25% support for transportation and operational costs

- Additional Freight Subsidy

  - ₹1.50 per kg for JRMBs in hilly or high-transport-cost areas (e.g., J&amp;K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, NER states)

- 100% Reimbursement

  - Financial support disbursed quarterly upon submission of valid documents (invoices, GST returns, certified bank statement)

- Affordable Raw Jute Access

  - Jute Artisans, Women Self-Help Groups (WSHGs), and small JDP units can purchase raw jute materials at subsidized rates

- Reliable Supply Chain Support

  - Ensures regular and cost-effective access to jute fabrics, yarns, and decorative materials from certified suppliers

Eligibility:
1.  The Agency and its functionaries should be bonafide Indian agencies and Indian Citizens. 
1. Reputed Registered Jute Entrepreneurs/ Manufacturers, Exporters, Merchant Traders, NGOs, Cooperative Societies, Federations, PSUs/ Organizations of the Central/ State Govt. and other firms / Agencies engaged in the Product identification and Marketing of Jute Diversified Products (JDPs) at least for the last three years.  
1. Recognized agencies having at least three years of experience in Trading and promotion in the field of production and Marketing of Jute Diversified Products (JDPs) or similar schemes in the Handloom, Handicrafts, and Textiles sector will be preferred.
1. The CA / OA should have its own office with telephone/ mobile connection, computer/ laptop with email facilities, etc. for running the Jute Raw Material Bank  (JRMB) and at least 200 sq. ft space for running the JRMB.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The proposals are to be submitted in Hard copy of application form (Annexure-1),  in a sealed cover and all the documents should have the total number of pages indicated and signature of the authorized persons from the agency, in all  Pages.

Documents Required:
PAN Card of the Company.
Identification of the Applicant with Address Proof.
Rental / Ownership proof.
GST Registration Details.
Trade License (if Any).
Location map of JRMB.
Photographs of JRMB (in inside and outside view ,in a single pdf).
Income Tax Return (last three years ,in a single pdf).
C.A Certified Balance Sheet (last three years ,in a single pdf).
Document in support of Work experience.
Documents - fund received from Govt. organizations.
Recommendation of DM / Dist. Collector / DIC / BDO / NABARD/DRDA, etc.
Jyoti Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Mines Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides margin money subsidies (25–30%) for new rural industrial projects (₹1,00,000/- to 25,00,000/-) to artisans, entrepreneurs, and SHGs, leveraging a 24-hour electricity supply in villages. Beneficiaries must be aged 25–50 years with a Class 10th education.

Benefits:
> **Margin Money Subsidy**

**For General Category**

- 25% for projects up to ₹10,00,000/-.
- 25% on first ₹10,00,000/- + 10% on remaining cost (up to ₹25,00,000/-).

**For SC/ST/Women/Physically Handicapped**

- 30% for projects up to ₹10,00,000/-.
- 30% on first ₹10,00,000/- + 10% on remaining cost (up to ₹25,00,000/-).

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> **Project Cost Coverage**

- Includes machinery, raw materials, and working capital (max 10% of total cost).
- Excludes land/building expenses.

> **Disbursement**

The subsidy is credited to the beneficiary’s account after 2 years of successful operation (upon verification by DIC).

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be aged between 25 to 50 years. 
- The applicant must have passed at least Class 10 from a recognized educational board. 
- The applicant must possess at least one year of experience in the proposed business activity or relevant training from a recognized institution. 
- The applicant must be either an individual artisan/entrepreneur or part of a Grade-II active Self Help Group engaged in small-scale production. The applicant&#39;s proposed project must be located in a rural area with a population not exceeding 20,000. 
- The applicant must not represent a partnership firm, private limited company, joint venture, HUF, or similar commercial entity. 
- For SC/ST, women, and physically handicapped applicants, additional benefits are provided as specified in the benefits section.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the District Industries Centre (District Ughogh Kendra) of their district, and collect the prescribed format for scheme application from the designated staff.
OR
The interested applicant should take a printout 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 along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the designated staff.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the staff 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/Voter ID.
Class 10th marksheet.
Training Certificates or Employment Records.
Project Proposal, with Cost Estimates, Machinery Quotations.
Bank Details, for subsidy disbursement.
Jyotiba Phule Shramik Kanyadan Yojana
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Jyotiba Phule Shramik Kanyadan Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance for the marriage of daughters of registered workers in state. The scheme aims to alleviate the financial burden of workers and promote the social welfare of their families.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance;  ₹51,000/-
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Eligibility:
1. Workers should be working in an establishment registered under the Factories Act, 1948.
1. The monthly salary of the worker (basic salary + dearness allowance) should not exceed ₹15,000/-.
1. Application can be made 3 months before or after 1 year from the scheduled date of marriage of the girl.
1. The benefit of the said scheme will be payable only for the marriage of a worker or two daughters.
1. The age of the girl should not be less than 18 years on the date of her marriage.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step-1: Access the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Labour Welfare Board at https://skpuplabour.in/.
Step-2: Select the "Shramik Application" option from the homepage.
Step-3: For new users, proceed with the "Register New User" option. Fill out the registration form accurately and submit it. The system will generate a unique user ID and password, which will be sent to the registered mobile number.
Step-4: Utilize the provided credentials to log in to the portal.
Step-5: Choose the relevant scholarship scheme from the available options. Diligently complete the application form, ensuring all details are accurate and complete. Upload a recent photograph of the applicant. Finally, submit the application form for further processing.
Step-6: Obtain a printed copy of the duly submitted application form for future reference.
Step-7: Present the application form at the concerned educational institution and the factory/establishment for verification and endorsement.
Step-8: Log in again using the registered user ID and password. Access the "Scheme Application Details" section and upload a scanned copy of the verified application form along with the required supporting documents. Save the information for successful submission.
Step-9: Upon successful verification and validation of the application, the scholarship amount will be disbursed to the beneficiary's bank account. The beneficiary will be notified through an SMS on the registered mobile number.
Step-10: Applicants can track the status of their application by selecting the "Application Status" option on the portal.

Documents Required:
Attested photocopy of the online filled application form related to the scheme.
Read photocopy of the bank passbook of the daughter or worker (with IFS code of the bank).
Read photocopy of Aadhar Card or government documents issued by local bodies in which the date of birth is mentioned, for the age of the girl child.
Read photocopy of wedding card.
Kabir Anthyesthi Anudan Yojana
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- is given to the family/dependent of the deceased to cover funeral expenses. The grant is provided for the death of any person of any age from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹3,000/- is provided to the family or dependents of the deceased person to cover funeral expenses.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a family member or dependent of the deceased person.
   1. The deceased should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

**Note:** The grant is provided to cover funeral expenses for the death of any person of any age from a BPL family.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits of this scheme, applicants should submit an application on plain paper or in the prescribed format, along with the required documents, to the Mukhiya (for rural areas) or the Ward Commissioner (for urban areas).
Grievance Redressal and Escalation Matrix:The complaint can be lodged in the office of the Block Development Officer, Sub-divisional Office, Assistant Director, District Social Security Cell/District Child Protection Unit, Director, Social Security Office, and Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Social Welfare Department. Apart from this, under the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Rights Act, 2016, the office of the Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the sub-divisional level and the District Public Grievance Redressal Officer at the district level are functioning.

Documents Required:
Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
Identity proof of the deceased person i.e. Aadhaar Card
Death certificate of the deceased person
Proof of age of the deceased person
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Ration Card
Address proof
Bank Passbook/Bank account details
Any other documents as required
Kachara Binane Vaale Hetu Suraksha Upakaran Sahaayata Yojana
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "Kachara Beenane Vaale Hetu Suraksha Upakaran Sahaayata Yojana" for unorganized worker on 19 June 2017.

Benefits:
- Gloves, Shoes and Rain Coat (OR)
- A cash assistance in the amount determined by the CSID.

Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be a registered waste picker in Chhattisgarh State.
1. Applicant must not be receiving assistance from any other parallel scheme of the state government.
1. Applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old.

Application Process:
[Online]
Unregistered Applicant :
All the applicant have to visit the official website Chhattisgarh Labour Department. 
On the home page click on "Apply" under "Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board".
Enter the following details
Select Group Name : "Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal"
Select Service : "Asangathit Shramik Panjikaran"
What do you want to do :  "Aavedan"
Click next.
Check the eligibility criteria for registration in Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board and click next. 
Fill out the online "Registration form".
Submit.
Already Registered Applicant :
All the applicant have to visit the official website Chhattisgarh Labour Department. 
On the home page click on "Apply" under "Chhattisgarh Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board".
Enter the following details
Select Group Name : "Asangathit Marmakaar Mandal"
Select Service : "Yojana"
What do you want to do :  "Aavedan"
Click next.
Select your district name and provide old/new registration number and click next.
Select the scheme name. 
Fill out the online with required details. 
Submit.

Documents Required:
Aadhar card.
Permanent Residence Certificate.
Labor Registration Card.
Kaidi Sahay Yojana
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Kaidi Sahay Yojana" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance of ₹25,000/- to the family of a prisoner who is the sole or main earner, to support them through self-employment.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** A one-time assistance of ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a family member of a prisoner currently serving sentence in a state jail in Gujarat.
  - The prisoner should be the sole or main earner of the family.
  - The prisoner&amp;#39;s family must be economically dependent on the prisoner.
  - The total family income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
  - The family should not be fragmented (i.e., should be living together and dependent on the prisoner).

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the District Jail/ Sub Jail/ District Social Defense Office and obtain the application form.
Step 2: Fill out the form with all required details and attach the necessary documents (Self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the completed application to the office of the District Welfare Officer/ Sub Jail.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Income Certificate.
Ration Card.
Kailash Darshan Yatra
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the Kailash Darshan Yatra. To be eligible, the applicant must be a selected pilgrim from Gujarat and submit proof of yatra completion within 90 days. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits:
One-time financial assistance is provided to the pilgrim for undertaking the Kailash Darshan Yatra.
**Validity:** Once in a lifetime per pilgrim.
_*The scheme guidelines do not specify the amount of the benefit; applicants should verify with the authorities._

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a pilgrim from Gujarat.
- The applicant must have completed the Kailash Darshan Yatra.
- The applicant must apply within 90 days of yatra completion.
- The applicant must not have availed of the benefit before under this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (details of the authorized travel agent/organizer, details of the pilgrims), 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 documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to "Gujarat Holy Pilgrimage Development Board, Old Secretariat, Gandhinagar" within 90 days of yatra completion.
*Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Verification & Disbursement
The board processes applications, and financial assistance is credited to the beneficiary’s account.

Documents Required:
Copy of Passport
Certificate of Participation
Proof of Selection
Bank Details (for disbursement)
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra- Madhya Pradesh
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Religious Trusts and Endowments Department
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the pilgrims of the state going on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Under this scheme, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the total expenses incurred during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per pilgrim.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the total expenses incurred during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per pilgrim, upon submission of the required certificate/documents.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant must have completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after being selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
   1. Only individuals who have been selected by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for the pilgrimage are eligible for the benefits of this scheme.
   1. The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
   1. Each individual is eligible for the grant only once in their lifetime.

**Note 1:** To avail of the benefits of this scheme, pilgrims must submit all documents detailing their actual expenses incurred during the journey.
**Note 2:** If both husband and wife are selected for the pilgrimage, their eligibility for travel benefits will be as per the guidelines of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Eligible pilgrims should apply for financial assistance/grant using the prescribed form, along with records of their pilgrimage certified by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to the concerned District Collector, Madhya Pradesh within 60 days of completing their pilgrimage.
The office of the concerned Collector will disburse the grant amount after verifying the submitted records.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Details of expenditure incurred on the journey 
Copy of passport
Certificate of completion of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Certificate regarding selection by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Bank passbook/bank account details
Any other required documents
Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana - Karnataka
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Handlooms and Textiles
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The “Kaimagga Vikasa Yojana” aims to sustain and develop the handloom weaving skills of existing weavers and to attract young talent to the industry, thus preserving the rich cultural heritage of handloom weaving in Karnataka.

Benefits:
> **Subsidy:** 

- Beneficiaries can get 50% of the unit cost of new handloom/equipment/machinery. 

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> **Disbursement of Subsidy:**

- 50% after initial verification and the remaining 50% after confirming the purchase of equipment.

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**NOTE:** The remaining 50% can be financed by the beneficiary from a financial institution/bank loan or through the beneficiary&#39;s own capital.

Eligibility:
1. The weaver should have membership in Handloom Weaver Co-operative Societies residing in their own house/rented house, or Handloom Associations/Organisations/Karnataka Development Corporation. 
1. Traditional weavers should practice the current handloom weaving profession. 
1. The weaver should have a Weaver&#39;s Identity Card.
1. Young men and women who are starting their weaving career must have completed training in handloom weaving under any government scheme and possess the relevant certificate.
1. The weaver purchasing a warping machine should have a proper certificate of experience in washing and the necessary space to install the machine.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district-level office of the Handloom and Textile Department. and request a 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, 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 district-level office of the Handloom and Textile Department.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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:
Weaver's Identity Card (Attested Copy)
Handloom Weaving Training Certificate (Attested Copy) 
Loan Sanction Letter/ Letter of Agreement for financing 50% of unit cost from Financial Institution/ Bank Loan/Own Capital
Any other document if required
Kala Gaurav Puraskar
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Kala Gaurav Puraskar" is presented to artists working in the field of Art and Culture who have given outstanding contributions in their respective fields of art. Such artists need to be felicitated and their substantial contribution needs to be felicitated.

Benefits:
1. The awardee shall be felicitated with a shawl, shrifal, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of ₹ 25,000/- per individual.
1. Every year maximum of 30 cases shall be considered as per the availability of funds.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an individual artist.
1. The applicant should be 60 years of age.
1. The applicant should have given a substantial contribution in his/her respective field of art.
1. The applicant should have contributed in his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of his/her entire career as a practising artist.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In 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 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, E-mail: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in.
Application DeadlineWithin 30 days* from the date of advertisement in the Newspaper.

Documents Required:
For the NominatorID Proof of Recommender*
Recommendation Letter*
For the NomineePassport Size Photo* 
Birth Proof* 
Biodata*
ID Proof*
Aadhar Card Linked With Bank A/C* 
Photos of Performances. 
Certificates of Performance (if Any)