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Home for the Aged and Infirm
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Home for the Aged and Infirm" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to cater to the needs of persons who are aged/infirm, i.e. senior citizens, both male and female above the age of 60 years from BPL Family.

Benefits:
1. Free Food, Lodging, Medical Facilities.
1. In-door Entertainments Such as Television, Radio, Books Etc.
1. 4 Sets of Clothes Are Provided to Them Every Year.
1. ₹ 5/- is Given to Them Daily as Pocket Money.
1. Annual Tour to Places of Interest is Conducted for the Inmates Subject to Their Health Conditions.
1. Annual Day Function is Also Celebrated Without Affecting Their Health Conditions. 
1. The Inmates Can Continue to Stay in the Home Till the End of Their Life. 
1. The Last Rites of the Inmates Are Also Carried Out by the Government at Free of Cost.                                                                                         

**NOTE:** Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have no one to look after them.
1. The applicant should be above 60 years of age.
1. The applicant should not be suffering from communicable disease or mental illness is not be admitted to the Home.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, 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 authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
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:
Certificate issued by the Medical Superintendents (Government Hospital).
Certificate issued by the Welfare Officer of the Social Welfare Department.
Aadhaar Card.
Voter ID.
Address Proof.
Ration Card.
Age Proof.
Home for Visually Challenged Person
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Home for Visually challenged Person" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of the male persons who are visually impaired and who lack care and protection in society and are deprived of basic needs.

Benefits:
1. Free Food and Shelter.
1. Free Supply of Daily Living Needs.
1. Pocket Money of ₹ 5/-.
1. Vocational Training Such as Korai &amp; Coir Mat Weaving, According to Their Interest. 
1. Labour Charges of ₹ 20 /- for Mat.
1. Recreations Such as TV, Radio, Musical Instrument, Besides Local Trips to Places of Interest and Temples. 
1. Annual Tour to Places of Interest. 

**NOTE:** Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits:
Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. 
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have a total absence of sight.
1. The applicant should have a visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses. 
1. The applicant should have a limitation of field of vision sub standing an angle of 20 degree.
1. The applicant should be above 20 years of age.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, 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 authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
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.
Voter ID.
Address Proof.
Ration Card.
Age Proof.
Disability Certificate.
Home Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the scheme, a 3% Interest Subsidy is provided to workers who are employed in the organized sector to buy their own house and get relief from interest deductions on loans taken from banks.

Benefits:
1. The scheme offers a 3% Interest Subsidy to workers employed in the organized sector for purchasing their own house.

**Note 01:** The maximum loan on a house purchased by a worker is ₹15 lakhs or an interest subsidy of 3% taking into account the bank interest on the loan actually taken, whichever is less.
**Note 02:** The assistance amount will be credited to the beneficiary&amp;#39;s bank account through DBT.

Eligibility:
1. The workers who are working in the organized sector in the state of Gujarat will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The workers should have been working continuously with the Factory/Company/Organization for one year and his/her Labour Welfare Fund should have been deposited in the board.
   1. The purchase price of the house is a maximum of ₹30 lakhs.
   1. The loan tenure should be 15 years or more.
   1. Home loans should be taken from Nationalized/Scheduled Bank/NBFC only.
   1. Application has to be made within one year from the date of purchase document.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details.
Step 05: Enter user details and Password.
Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme.
Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
Aadhaar Card of Labour
Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
Proof of taking a loan (loan sanction letter)
Annual Loan Statement/Annual Interest Certificate
Self-declaration
Bonafide certificate
Bank account details/Bank Passbook 
Any other documents as required
Note: If there is no Labour Welfare Fund Account Number, contact the concerned factory/establishment official.
Homes For Intellectually Impaired Persons
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Homes for Intellectually Impaired Persons" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes through the Child Welfare Committees.

Benefits:
The Mentally Deficient Children who are in need of care and protection are admitted into shelter homes.
There are free facilities of food, shelter, and care & protection are provided in these homes.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be an orphan.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Mentally Deficient Child (MDC) who is in need of care and protection.
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents at the office of the concerned Child Welfare Committee.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the office.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc).
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
Disability Certificate.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Any other document required by the Child Welfare Committee.
Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship Scheme-Sikkim
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme aims to provide free education up to the Graduation level to talented and deserving children from underprivileged families with an opportunity to study in reputed public schools both within and outside the state.

Benefits:
- **Free Education:** Full waiver of academic fees up to the Graduation level for selected students.- **School Admission:** Admission into reputed public schools empanelled by the HRD Department within and outside the state.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a local student of Sikkim.
1. The applicant should be between the ages of 11 to 12.5 years at the time of application.
1. The applicant should have studied from class 1st to class 5th in a government school in Sikkim.1. The applicant should have secured the 1st rank in the class 5th annual examination.
**Note:**

- If the first-ranked student does not qualify, the next eligible student in rank will be considered.
- The eligible candidates must appear for the Selection Test conducted by the Examination Section of HRD Department.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 1: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the parents/guardians need to contact their respective government schools. 
Step 2: The head of the government school nominates the 1st rank holder of the class 5th Annual Examination.
Step 3: Nominated students submit required documents to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department.
Selection Test Process:Step 1: Eligible students appear for a written selection test conducted by the Examination Section, HRD Department.
Step 2: Selected students are announced based on test performance and verification.
Step 3: Selected students are allotted seats in the empanelled with the HRD Department within and outside the state.

Documents Required:
School Transfer Certificate (from class 5th)
Marksheet of 5th Class Annual Examination
Local Residential Certificate
Proof of age
Any Other Documents specified by the HRD Department at the time of application
Honorarium for Pradhan Samajpatis of Indigenous Tribal Community
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate Of Social Welfare & Social Education
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Honorarium for Pradhan Samajpatis of Indigenous Tribal Community" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Govt. of Tripura on 1st July 2021 to provide financial assistance to to the Pradhan Samajpatis (Chief Community Headman) of indigenous tribal community.

Benefits:
Honorarium of ₹2000/- per month.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Tripura. 
- The applicant should belong to a tribal community of Tripura.
- The applicant should be a Pradhan Samajpati (Chief Community Headman) of the tribal community.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the Office of the District Magistrate or the District Collector during office hours.
Step 2: Submit the application on plain paper along with copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required) to the District Magistrate or the District Collector.
Step 3: 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:
Address Proof.
Age Proof.
Aadhaar card.
Bank Details (Bank name, branch, account number, IFSC code).
Disability Certificate, if applicable.
Any other relevant documents, as required.
Horticulture Mission for North Eastern Hill Scheme- Meghalaya
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The objective of the scheme is to improve productivity, quality planting material, canopy management of fruit trees, support marginal and small farmers, upscaling protected cultivation, and drip irrigation.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

Training, Awareness program, extension, Technology support, Subsidy on inputs, Improving marketability and marketing support.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
1. The applicant should possess owned or leased land of at least 200 sqms.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:1. Horticulture Development Officer of respective CD Block/ Horticulture circle
2. District Horticultural Officer
3. Managing Director, Meghalaya Small Farmers' Agri-business Consortium (MgSFAC)
4. Director of Horticulture, Directorate of Horticulture

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size photograph
2.	Identity Proof
3.	Bank passbook/account details
4.	Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
5.	Any other document as required
Hospitalisation Relief Scheme
State: Telangana
Ministry: null
Department: Labour, Employment Training and Factories Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Department Telangana financial assistance is provided to construction workers who suffer temporary disabilities due to accidents or diseases & hospitalized for five or more days.

Benefits:
- **The relief amount is ₹300/- per day, subject to a maximum of ₹4,500/- per month.**

Eligibility:
1. The worker must be a registered building and other construction worker with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The worker should be hospitalized for at least five days due to an accident or disease.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Assistant Labour Officer.
Step-5: 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:
Passport-size Photograph.
Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy).
Renewal Challan Copy.
Admission Card of Hospital.
Doctor Certificate/Medical Certificate (issued not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon of the Government Hospital/Primary Health Centre).
Advance Stamped Receipt.
1st page of Bank Passbook (Attested copy).
Hostel Assistance Scheme for Children of Migrant Construction Workers (GBOCWWB)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the scheme, hostel facilities for free accommodation and meals shall be provided to the children of migrant construction workers in primary school. The aim of the scheme is to provide primary, secondary, and higher education to the children of migrant construction workers.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, children of migrant construction workers should be provided free accommodation in primary school.

Eligibility:
1. The children of registered construction workers who are studying in the government primary and secondary schools of the district can avail the benefits under the scheme.
   1. The construction workers should be registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits under the scheme, the applicants need to visit the nearest office of the District Development Officer.

Documents Required:
E-Nirman Card
Child's Aadhaar Card
Any other documents as required
Hostel Facility for Students Availing Education in Delhi
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to provide facilities for residential and other facilities such as water, reimbursement of electricity expenditure, scholarship etc. for scheduled caste students of Madhya Pradesh studying in higher institutions located in Delhi.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is available for students from Madhya Pradesh who are pursuing higher education at institutions (universities and colleges) in Delhi. The assistance covers the following:

  - **Monthly rent:** ₹1,000/- per month  - **Scholarship:** ₹500/- per month  - **Water and electricity expenses:** ₹100/- per month  - **One-time grant (at the time of admission):** ₹2,000/-
**Note:** Payments are made into the bank accounts of the applicants.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a regular student currently enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate (first year) or higher class, or professional course at a government or recognized institution located in Delhi.
   1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.

Application Process:
[Offline]
After taking admission in higher education institutions located in Delhi, application has to be submitted to the Residential Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi.
The eligible students must submit the application in the prescribed Form-A through the concerned institution to the Special Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh.
Appeal: Residential Commissioner Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi and Principal Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Government, Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Bhopal

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
UG/PG degree with minimum 60% marks 
Samagra ID
Previous class passing marksheet
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
Hostel Rent Assistance Scheme for Tribal Students
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Education & Learning, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance towards hostel rent for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in government colleges, who are staying in rented accommodation for the purpose of regular studies.

Benefits:
> **Students receive the following rental assistance as a cash benefit:**

**Sl. No****Location****Duration****Rate per month per student (₹)****Amount (for 10 months) (₹)**1Divisional HeadquartersUp to 10 months50050002District HeadquartersUp to 10 months40040003Other AreasUp to 10 months3003000> **Mode of Disbursement:**

- The amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary&#39;s bank account linked with the Bhamashah card.

> **Validity of Benefit:**

- Up to a maximum of 5 academic years per student.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be studying regularly a undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government college.
1. The student should belong to a Scheduled Tribe community residing in the Scheduled Areas of Rajasthan. 
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be studying in a government college.
1. The applicant should not be residing in a government-run hostel.
1. The applicant&#39;s parents/guardian/husband should not be an income tax payer.
1. The applicant should not have any academic gap (break) after passing the last board examination.
1. The applicant should possess a valid Bhamashah card and an Aadhaar card.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Eligible students must fill out the prescribed application form online via the official portal.
Step 2: Navigate to the “ONLINE PORTAL FOR TAD EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE SCHEMES” on the homepage.
Step 3: Upload the application form along with the required documents before the notified deadline.
Post Application Process:
Step 1: The college will verify the online applications and forward them to the respective sanctioning authorities (TAD Project Officer / CEO, Zila Parishad).
Step 2: Sanctioning authorities will approve the verified applications online. Incomplete applications, if any, will be returned for correction.
Step 3: Approved applications will be sent to the district treasury office for disbursement.
Step 4: The sanctioned amount will be transferred directly to the student's bank account linked with their Bhamashah card.

Documents Required:
Income Tax Non-Assessee Declaration Certificate (certified by a competent authority)
Self-Attested Rent Agreement / House Rent Receipt
Bhamashah Card/Aadhaar Card
Proof of Admission in a Government College
Note: The self-declaration of income verified by a competent authority confirming that the student's parents/guardian/husband/caretaker are not income taxpayers.