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Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Uttarakhand Forest Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to residents of Uttarakhand whose houses, boundary walls, huts, or kutcha structures are damaged by wild elephants.

Benefits:
**At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in the event of house damage caused by wild elephants:**
**Type of House****(a) Completely Damaged/ Destroyed House****Total Amount payable (in ₹ per house)****Share of State Disaster Response Fund (in ₹ per house)****Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund (in ₹ per house)**Kutcha house/ Pakka house (Completely damaged)(i) Kutcha house                                          (ii) Pakka house₹95,000/-₹95,000/---Kutcha House (Partially damaged)Kutcha House (Partially damaged)₹20,000/---₹20,000/-Damage to boundary wall of a pucca house and partial damage to a pucca house(b) Partially Damaged House                                    (i) A pucca house (other than a hut) where the damage is at least 15%₹15,000/-₹5,200/-₹9,800/-Damage to boundary wall of a pucca house and partial damage to a pucca housePartially Damaged House                                    (i)  Kutcha house (other than hut) where the damage is at least 15%        ₹3,200/-₹3,200/---In case of damage to hut or house made of strawDamaged/destroyed hut₹5,000/-₹4,100/-₹900/-<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The compensation is provided for damage to houses caused by wild elephants in and around forest areas of Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
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In case of damage to a house due to an attack by wild elephants, the incident must be reported in writing to the concerned Range Office within two days. It will then be immediately verified by the Forest Inspector or Deputy Forest Range Officer. After the damage has been jointly assessed by the Naib Tehsildar and the Range Officer of the concerned area, the investigation report will be submitted to the Assistant Conservator of Forests/Wildlife Warden, who will conduct a final investigation and forward the report to the Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director within one month. 
Upon receiving the final report, the Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director has full authority to approve and disburse the ex-gratia compensation. The Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director will also ensure that complete details of the case are communicated to the Chief Wildlife Warden.
Note: The Forest Department has issued a toll-free number - 1800-890-9715. Anyone can use this number to report human-wildlife incidents or the presence of wildlife in populated areas anywhere in the state.

Documents Required:
Identity proof of applicant
Damage assessment report
Bank account details
Other supporting documents as required
Compensation in Animal Death
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Compensation in Animal Death" scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance to animal breeders who suffer livestock losses due to natural disasters, diseases, or poisoning.

Benefits:
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**Details of Animal****Compensation Per Animal****Compensation Limit For One Family**Large Dairy animals (Cow/Buffalo/Camel)₹37,500/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall Dairy animals (Sheep/Goat)₹4,000/-maximum for 30 animalsLarge Non-milch Animals (Horse, Camel, Bullock)₹32,000/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall non-milch animals (Calf, Buffalo calf, Heifer, Donkey) ₹20,000/-maximum for 3 animalsPoultry-Ducks (Adult)₹100/-maximum for 100 birds (within a limit of ₹10,000/-)<br>

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a registered livestock owner or breeder.
  - The animal’s death must be due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu; poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Contact the nearest Veterinary Dispensaries and attach the documents as per the instruction of the Veterinary Officer.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card or other identity proof of the applicant.
Bank account details for DBT.
Any other documents as specified by the Veterinary Officer.
Competitive Exam Coaching
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Competitive exam Coaching for tribal students scheme was launched in Rajasthan by Tribal Area Development Department in the year 2016-17, under which free coaching to tribal students for competitive examinations through Mankyi Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur is provided.

Benefits:
Free coaching to tribal (ST) students.

Eligibility:
Should be a student of ST category. Both Male and Female students are eligible for taking benefit of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
1. Applicants can obtain their application form free of cost from the Director, M.L.Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur or through the Office of the Project Officer of the Scheduled Area.
2. After filling the form, it needs to be submitted to the same office along with the photocopies of the required documents.

Documents Required:
Education Qualification Marksheet / Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate
Sowing Certificate
Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme - Sikkim
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, Training & Public Grievances
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme" was launched by the Department of Personnel, and Reforms, Training, Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide loans free of interest for the duration of one particular course of study with one one-year moratorium period offered...

Benefits:
- The maximum loan amount is ₹5,00,000/- for full-time professional courses within Sikkim
- The loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- for studies in India, and ₹15,00,000/- for studies abroad.

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**Note:** In case of discontinuity of studies or the loanee dies, the co-applicant shall be liable to refund the entire amount of the loan within a period not exceeding one year.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student. 
1. The applicant&#39;s family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for studies within India and ₹5,00,000/- for studies abroad.
1. The institution where the applicant wants to study, whether in India or abroad, must be recognized by the relevant authority in India.
1. Only one member per family shall be considered for the benefit, except in the case of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
1. Only members of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families will be considered for the study in Sikkim.

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Note: Children of Government/Public Sector Undertaking employees are also eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation 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 Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation 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:
Income Certificate (certified by the District Collector).
Admission proof from a recognized institution.
Affidavit of not being employed.
Project viability and technical feasibility certification.
Computer Training Scheme
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme is being operated with the objective to provide better chances of employment to the youth by enhancing their skills.

Benefits:
**Course Details**
S. No. Training Name DurationFee1For ‘O’ computer training1 monthA maximum upto Rs. 15,000/- per trainee (In three phases)2For ‘CCC’ computer training3 monthsA maximum upto Rs. 3,500/- per trainee<br>

Eligibility:
1. Domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
1. Unemployed youth who passed the Intermediate examination (10+2).
1. The annual income of parents/guardians should be up to Rs. 1,00,000/- or less.

Application Process:
[Online]
First of all, the trainee has to log in on the official website http://obccomputertraining.upsdc.gov.in 
Trainee should enter his/her name and mobile number for registration.
Trainee should enter the OTP in the appropriate box for verification, which is received on the registered mobile number.
The trainee should log in with the username and password, which was received on the mobile number.
The trainee should log in after entering a username, password, and captcha code in the appropriate fields
After login, the trainee should enter the information in the appropriate columns and upload the documents (Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Intermediate Marks Sheet, self-photograph, etc.)
Trainee should finally lock the application after save.
Trainee should take the printout of the application form, attach all the enclosures and submit the same to the office of the District Backward Classes Welfare Officer of the concerned district.

Documents Required:
Income Certificate. 
Caste Certificate. 
Intermediate Marks Sheet. 
Applicant photograph.
Computer Training Scheme for Visually Impaired Persons
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme helps visually impaired individuals by giving them computer and screen-reading training and providing a laptop to the beneficiaries.

Benefits:
**Computer Training with Screen-Reading Software**

- Two-month intensive computer training is provided using screen-reading software.
- Training is conducted in two batches daily, each of four hours.
- Training is delivered in seven divisions: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, Rewa, and Ujjain.

**Post-Training Laptop Support**

- Each beneficiary receives a laptop after successful completion of the two-month training program.
- The training and laptop distribution benefits are one-time and non-recurring.

**Training Infrastructure Support**

- Includes computer systems: Intel i3 or equivalent processor, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB or higher HDD, battery backup, and low-weight design.
- Includes NBTR screen-reading software.
- Includes instructor support and helper assistance.
- Internet connectivity is provided during training.
- Free access to an online library (provided at no cost by an external source).

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must have 40% or more visual impairment.
1. The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.
1. The applicant must have passed class 8th with at least 50% marks.1. The applicant is eligible to receive training only once under this scheme.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Samagra ID Creation:The applicant visit the official website and click on the "Register".
On the new page, enter the Mobile number which was linked with Aadhaar Number and authenticate via OTP.
Now provide the Aadhaar number and enter the new OTP.
On the new page, provide the basic details, complete address
Give the consent and submit.
Application Process:Joint Director/Deputy Director, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare will upload the data through online application on the departmental portal (http://socialjustice.mp.gov.in).

Documents Required:
Class 8th Marksheet
Disability Certificate (Medical Board Certificate for 40% or more visual impairment)
Domicile Certificate
Proof of Residential Address (Electricity Bill, Ration Card, Voter ID, or similar document)
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Samagra ID
Concession in Railway Travel
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture, Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Concession in Railway Travel" was launched by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Tamil Nadu. Under the scheme, individual artists and troupes are allowed to travel in the train on concession by the Railways. A concession certificate will be issued by Mandram.

Benefits:
- 75% concession in Second Class Fare. 
- 50% concession in First Class Fare.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an individual artist or a troupe consisting of more than three artists.
- The applicant should undertake the journey by train.
- The purpose of the journey should be to deliver a cultural performance (public programme) in the outstation.
- The distance between the place from which the cultural troupe is to start and the place of performance should be beyond 300 km as fixed by the Indian Railways.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
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 Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. 
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:
Bio-Data of the Artist.
Proof of Identity.
Train Ticket.
Confirmation letter obtained from the programme organizer or advertisement details.
Any other document, required by the Department.
Concessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Travel & Tourism, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the scheme, all the women of 60 years and above residing in the State of Punjab have been given the benefit w.e.f. 12.11.1999 for 50% concession in bus fare in the Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation Buses.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, 50% concession in bus fare for women in the State Government buses.

Eligibility:
- All women of 60 years and above residing in the State of Punjab can avail of the benefits under the scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The eligible applicant may contact at village-level AWW for prescribed bus pass performa.
Note: All the Child Development Project Officers have been authorized to issue such passes on the production of age and residence proof. 
Contact at Block level: Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).
Grievances Redressal:
• Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)
• District Programme Officer
• Head Office, Helpline (0172-2608746)
Email:  dsswcd@punjab.gov.in & ddicdsheadOffice@rediffmail.com

Documents Required:
1.	Age proof (Aadhar Card, Matric Certificate)
2.	Residence Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter Card, Ration Card)
Conducting Outreach Programmes in Various Fields
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Education & Learning, Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

It aims to promote scientific awareness among students, teachers, and the general public by conducting outreach programmes and activities in various fields of science through both online and offline modes, thereby making science education and research more accessible across the state.

Benefits:
In order to make the benefits of science education and research accessible to every individual in the state, information regarding the development of scientific consciousness and the dissemination of scientific knowledge among students, teachers, and the general public through online and offline mediums is disseminated through various social media sites, USERC Science Awareness Centres (currently 200 in the state), and USERC Nodal Officers working in higher education.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student or a person (general public) from Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
There is no fixed duration for outreach programs; some last one day, while others span multiple days. To participate, USERC first solicits applications through a Google form, after which all students are free to join. In offline programs, students from nearby schools and the general public can participate, with information provided by the relevant venue or USERC Science Awareness Centres.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Conducted Outreach Programme.
Construction of Artesian Wells in Scheduled Tribe Areas
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Minor Irrigation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide free irrigation facilities to farmers in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas through the construction of artesian wells, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefits:
- Under the scheme, free irrigation facilities will be made available to farmers. 
  - Artesian wells are established in areas dominated by Scheduled Tribes.

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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. Collective irrigation projects will be constructed under the scheme.
   1. The name of the proposed village must be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe-dominated villages issued by the Department of Social Welfare.
   1. The project site must be suitable for the construction of artesian wells.
   1. A sufficient irrigated area must be available for the project.
   1. The project cost must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, and the benefit-cost ratio must be greater than 1.0.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Generally, only certain selected areas of Udham Singh Nagar district and some areas of Nainital district are suitable for the construction of artesian wells. The proposal may be submitted to the Division, Sub-Division, or other departmental offices through the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, or other authorized channels. Based on site inspection and the suitability of the received proposals, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared.
After examination by the departmental TAC, the DPR is forwarded to the headquarters. After which the proposal is sent to the government for approval. The construction work of the projects is initiated after receiving financial approval from the Government.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

The scheme "Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)" provides financial assistance for the construction of Dudhghar (milk storage unit) and Godown (cattle feed storage) for Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Caste areas of Gujarat.

Benefits:
**Name of the Component****Standard of assistance****Remarks****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Dudhghar/ GodownUnit price (₹10,00,000/-)or actual expenditure occurs for construction, out of that 50% of whichever is less.Maximum ₹5,00,000/-Once in lifetime

Eligibility:
1. The Society must not already own a Dudhghar or Godown.
   1. The Society must have its own land available for the construction of the Dudhghar or Godown.
   1. The Society must not have availed of the benefit earlier under this or any other scheme for a similar purpose.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.Note: Required Documents can also be submitted in hard copies to the office mentioned in the application form within 7 days.

Documents Required:
Copy of Bank Passbook or cancelled cheque.
Proof of own land for construction of Dudhghar/Godown.
Certificate of not availing benefit earlier in same scheme/other scheme with similar purpose by Managing Director of Dairy Union.