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Kala Samman Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Kala Samman Scheme" grants financial assistance to eminent artists who are in indigent circumstances as a token of respect for their contribution to the field of Art and culture.

Benefits:
1. Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 2,500/- per month every year.
1. However, the recipient of State Cultural Award shall be entitled for Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 3,200/- per month every year.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist who is in indigent condition.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years.
1. The applicant should have given a contribution to the field of Art and culture or should have worked in the field of Art and culture.
1. The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 48,000/- per annum. (However, this clause shall not be applicable, where the applicant is the recipient of the ‘State Cultural Award&#39;).

**NOTE:** The number of cases to be sanctioned shall depend upon the availability of funds for every financial year.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Art & Culture shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
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, 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 concerned authority.

Documents Required:
Passport Sized Photograph
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate) (Self-Attested). In absence of both these documents, copy of Aadhar card or baptism certificate certifying his birth date. 
Income certificate from competent authority.
Resume, giving details of work done in the field of Art & Culture.
References of two known persons or institutions working in respective field of Art & Culture.
Kala Utsav Pratiyogita - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote and encourage artistic talent among school students of Classes 9 to 12.

Benefits:
A total of 20 students, who secured first place in 10 categories across boys’ and girls’ groups, participated in the National Level Kala Utsav Pratiyogita held at Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, representing the state.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student of Classes 9 to 12.
1. The applicant must be studying in a school in Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The student (awardee) will be selected through competitions conducted at the district, state, and national levels.

Documents Required:
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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Compensation Towards Natural Calamities
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme aims to financially assist the Goan artists to meet expenses towards repair or construction of their houses damaged due to natural calamities. The maximum financial assistance provided under this component is ₹25,000/- or the valuation done by the Taluka Mamlatdar.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance shall be provided to meet expenses towards the repair or construction of a house damaged due to natural calamities.
- The quantum of financial assistance shall be a maximum of ₹25,000/- or as per the valuation done by the concerned Taluka Mamlatdar, whichever is less.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
- The applicant must be recognized as an artist by the Directorate of Art &amp; Culture, Government of Goa.
- The income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
- The artist must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
- The applicant must be in need of funds to meet expenses towards repair or construction of their house damaged due to natural calamities.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
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 completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.
Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names of the artists which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released to the needy artist.
Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.
Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.

Documents Required:
Valuation Report (from the concerned Taluka Mamlatdar)
Birth Certificate
Income Certificate
Proof of Recognition (by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa)
Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support to the wards of recognized Goan artists who are pursuing higher education, thereby addressing the economic challenges faced by artist families in supporting their children's educational aspirations and ensuring continuity of educational opportunities.

Benefits:
- A monthly scholarship of ₹750/- is sanctioned to eligible wards during the currency of the academic year.
- The vacation period is excluded from the scholarship disbursement period.
- The scholarship is disbursed on a half-yearly basis.

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Eligibility:
##### ***For the Artist***

- The artist must be a Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
- The artist must be recognized by the Directorate of Art &amp; Culture, Government of Goa.
- The income of the family of the artist (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
- The artist must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)

##### ***For the Ward of the Artist***

- The ward must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
- The ward must be pursuing Postgraduate, Degree, or Professional courses.
- The ward may be enrolled in educational institutions within the state or outside the state.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
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 completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.
Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released.
Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.
Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.

Documents Required:
For the ArtistBirth Certificate.
Recognition Certificate, from the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
Income Certificate, from the Competent Authority.
For the Ward of the ArtistBirth Certificate.
Proof of Admission.
Dependency Certificate (or a document establishing the relation with  the artist).
Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In 2015-16, Rajasthan State started the "Kali Bai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Scheme" for Girls students.

Benefits:
- Scooty distribution to girl students.

Eligibility:
1. Girl students who have passed class 12th with a minimum of 65% marks in Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education and passed class 12th with a minimum of 75% marks in Central Board of Secondary Education who are studying in any school in Rajasthan.
1. Graduation degree from any Rajasthan-based college like (B.A.BED/ B.SC.BED/ B.COM.BED/BE / B.TECH/ B.ARCH / MBBS / IIT / BBA / BBM / BCA / BDS / BHMS / BAMS / LAW/ etc.) and studying as a regular student.
1. The benefit of the scheme will not be payable if there is a gap of one year from the year of passing the 12th class in the admission of a bachelor&#39;s degree.
1. Girl students getting financial assistance in any other scheme will also be benefited from this scheme. Girl students receiving financial aid/scholarships in any other scheme will not be deprived of this scheme.
1. The girl students who have got the benefit of scooty in any scheme of the state government on the basis of their marks in any class before the implementation of the said scheme, those girl students will not be eligible to get scooty in this scheme. 
1. In the past, on the basis of 10th class results from the TAD Department, School Education Department, if a girl child has received scooty on the basis of 10th result, then that girl student will get a lump sum amount of Rs 40,000 if she is eligible on the basis of 12th result.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applicants have to visit the official portal.
If applicants are not registered users, they need to click on register and complete the registration process.
If Applicants are already registered users, they need to click on login with their SSOID & password.
Fill out the application form.
Provided the required documents.
Submit.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card Copy.
Address Proof Copy.
Bank Passbook Copy.
Birth Certificate Copy.
Domicile Certificate Copy.
Education Qualification Marksheet / Certificate Copy.
Fee Receipt.
Income Certificate Copy.
Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy.
Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department, Himachal Pradesh
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Launched in 2012-13 by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, the "Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana" is a scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance to girls from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education without any financial burden, and achieve their career goals.

Benefits:
- The scholarship provides ₹18,000 per annum, which will be directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a girl.
1. The applicant must be a regular student of 10+2, academic, professional or technical course in Science/Arts/Commerce stream.
1. The institution where the applicant is admitted must be a Government / Government Aided / Private School affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.
1. The scholarship is available for higher education courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses.
1. The scholarship will be given strictly on 10+2 merit declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/ and click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. 
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
 
Step 2:  A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill the details and click “Register”. 
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number. 
Step 3:  Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction 
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
 Step 4:  On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card
Passing Certificate of Class 12th
Admission Certificate of the Post 10+2 Course
Bank Passbook
Selection Letter Granted by the Educational Authority
Passport Size Photo
Domicile Certificate of Himachal Pradesh 
Income Certificate
Fee Payment Receipt
Bonafide Certificate
Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam
State: Telangana
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.

Benefits:
1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage.
   1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
   1. The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account.
   1. Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an unmarried girl belonging to the SC/ST/BC/EBC community.
   1. The applicant should be a resident of Telangana.
   1. The applicant should be 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s marriage should be scheduled on or after October 2, 2014.
   1. The applicant’s parental income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

> **Note:** Enhanced financial support is available for disabled girls under Section 24(1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official ePASS website at https://telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in/ .
Step 2: Select "Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam" scheme.
Step 3: Fill in the bride’s personal, caste, income, and address details.
Step 4: Upload scanned documents including Aadhaar, caste/income certificates, bank passbook, marriage certificate/photo, etc.
Step 5: Apply online.
Step 6: A unique application number will be generated.
Step 7: Await verification from the Welfare Department.
Step 8: Upon approval, the sanctioned amount will be credited to the bride’s bank account.
Step 9: Save acknowledgment/receipt for future reference.

Documents Required:
Date of Birth Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
Caste Certificate (issued through Meeseva)
Income Certificate (latest, issued within 6 months of the marriage date)
Aadhaar Cards of the bride and groom (scanned and uploaded)
Bank Passbook (first page, bride’s photo, account details in her name)
Wedding Card (if available)
Wedding Photograph
Letter by Gram Panchayat/Church/Mosque/Marriage Institution (certifying marriage)
SSC Hall Ticket Number and Year of Passing (optional, where applicable)
Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh" aims to encourage girls to marry the boys living in Andhra Pradesh who are getting their livelihood through Vaidikam, a one-time financial assistance of ₹75,000/- will be granted. In order to encourage Vedic culture as well.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹75,000/-.

Eligibility:
> **Bride:**

1. The applicant (Bride) should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
1. The bride and her parents should belong to the Brahmin community. 
1. The bride should be enrolled in the Praja Sadhikara Survey (PSS). 

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> **Bridegroom:**

1. The bridegroom should have completed 21 years at the time of marriage. 
1. The bridegroom should be a Brahmin resident of Andhra Pradesh and his livelihood should come from Pourohityam or Veda Parayanam or Archakatvam.  
1. The bridegroom should not be a full-time employee/businessman/professional in other professions or an Industrialist. 

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration and applyStep 01: Applicants have to visit the official website(https://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/schemes/schemes.aspx#) and click on "Scheme"
Step 02: Click on "Registration" After that application form will open
Step 03: Fill out the required details:
Personal Details: Name, Residence address, Aadhaar no, Ration card no, Bank detail etc
Upload: Photo, Signature and Certificate Details 
Documents: Birth Certificate, Residential Certificate, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, Bank Passbook etc
Finalize and "Submit" the application.
Step-4: After submission receive the reference number. 
Check Application Status:Step 01: Click on the “Services” link on the menu and select "Know your status".
Step 02: Enter the Reference or Mobile or Aadhaar Card Number to get the application status.
Step 03: Select the "Financial Year" and Fetch the details. 
Download the Acknowledgement slip:Step 01: Click on the "Acknowledgement Slip"
Step 02: Enter the Aadhaar Card Number and select the "Scheme"
Step 03: Click on the "Submit"
Application Deadline:The bride applies 15 days before the marriage or within 30 days after marriage.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photo of Bride and Bridegroom.
Aadhar Card with Address of the Bride and Bridegroom,
Caste Certificate of Bride and Bridegroom (issued by competent authority),
Birth Certificate of Bride and Bridegroom (from Mee Seva).
Marriage Invitation from Bride's side.
Marriage invitation from Bridegroom's side.
SB Account Passbook (in any Nationalized Bank, in the name of Bride).
Notarized Affidavit about Professional Activity (Pourohityam or Veda Parayanam or Archakatvam), in the prescribed format (original to be submitted).
A good quality marriage photo covering both Bride and Bridegroom.
Copy of Marriage certificate (issued by competent authority).
Kam Lagat Pyaaj Bhandaran Sanrachna
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the Kam Lagat Pyaaj Bhandaran Sanrachna yojana Construction of warehouses should be done at a high level to prevent moisture and dampness which occur due to direct contact of onions with soil.

Benefits:
- Onion storage structure (25 Metric Ton capacity): 50% unit cost subsidy, max grant ₹ 87,500/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a Farmer.
1. The applicant must have a minimum of 0.5 land ownership.
1. A farmer who is cultivating onion and wants to build a low-cost onion storage structure.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal. 
Step-2: Click on the option “Register”.
Step-3: Then you will be redirected to the SSO registration page. The registration page will appear with the following options.
  Citizen
Step-4: Choose the either one option from  the Jan Aadhaar Or Google to process further.
Jan Aadhaar : Enter the Jan Aadhaar number, click on the ‘Next’ button,
Select your name, the name of the head of the family and all the other members and 
Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button. Enter the ‘OTP’ and 
Click on the ‘Verify OTP’ button to Complete the registration. 
Google : Enter the Gmail ID, click on the ‘Next’ button, 
Enter the password.
A new link appear on screen, now click on the new SSO link.
SSO id will appear on the screen, now create the password.
Enter Mobile number, click on registration.
Step-5: Submit.
APPLYStep-1: Applicant have to visit the official portal. 
Step-2: After login, dashboard will open.
Step-3: Click on “ RAJ-KISAN ” option. 
Step-4: In "Farmer", click on "Application Entry Request".
Step-5: Enter the "Bhamashah ID" or "Janaadhaar ID" and search.  
Step-6: Select the person name and scheme name. 
Step-7: Complete the Aadhaar Authentication and click on Get details. 
Step-8: Provide the required details.
            - Pensioner Details.
            - Bank Details.
            - Disability Details.
            - Verification Details.
            - Upload Documents.
Step-9: Submit.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card/Jan Aadhar Card.
Copy of Jamabandi (not more than six months old).