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Goa State Export Market Development Scheme, 2008
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Commercial Taxes Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The scheme "Goa State Export Market Development Scheme" encouraged Goan industries to improve export markets and support them in establishing their goods firmly in the export market. It provided interest-free loans up to ₹5,00,000/- for participating in exhibitions and market study tours abroad.

Benefits:
- Interest-free loan up to ₹5,00,000/- was provided for participating in shows/exhibitions outside India.
- Interest-free loan up to ₹5,00,000/- was also provided for market study tours outside India.
- The loan was repayable over five years in equal half-yearly installments. 

_*Delay in payment carried an interest at 14% per annum._

Eligibility:
- Only those units set up in Goa and permanently registered or acknowledged with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce were eligible.
- The unit had to be in operation for a minimum period of three years.
- The unit had to have an import/export code issued by the Reserve Bank of India/Government of India or by any competent authority of the Government of India.
- The total turnover of the unit for the last three preceding financial years should not have exceeded ₹10,00,00,000/-.
- One unit could avail this facility only once under this Scheme in its lifetime.
- If the original unit had already taken benefits under this Scheme, then the sold/transferred unit was not eligible to derive any benefits under this Scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant had to obtain the specified proforma from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. Alternatively, the prescribed format could also be downloaded from the official website of the Directorate.  
Step 2: The applicant was required to take a print of the form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).  
Step 3: The duly filled and signed application form, along with the documents, had to be submitted to the Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce.
Deadline: The interested units had to apply to the Directorate at least 30 days prior to the study tour or exhibition.
Post-Application Processes
The Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce intimated the decision within two weeks to the unit. If approved, the loan was disbursed by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce. The promoter of the unit who had availed the facility under this Scheme had to submit a detailed report within 30 days of return from the visit.

Documents Required:
Copy of Permanent Registration Certificate.
Copy of Import/Export Goods Certificate.
Financial Statement duly certified by a Chartered Accountant for the last preceding three years.
Collateral Security, equal to the quantum of contribution sought or equal to the amount the unit was eligible for.
Post Dated Cheques, for repayment of the installments so fixed.
Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Goa. Through this scheme, the amount equivalent to the actual VAT paid shall be reimbursed to the owner as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel.

Benefits:
- An amount equivalent to the actual Value Added Tax paid shall be reimbursed to the owner of the fishing vessel as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel used for the purpose of fishing on a limited quota, as decided by the government.
- The total quota of H.S.D. Oil for the purpose of this scheme shall be restricted to 20,000 K.L. per financial year for the entire fishing industry.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have a registered fishing vessel under the M.S. Act.
2. The applicant should possess a valid Net Licence and Fishing Licence for the year.
3. The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Department of Fisheries.
4. The applicant should not be a violator of the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (3 of 1981) and rules framed thereunder.
5. The applicant should procure H.S.D. Oil from a Diesel Outlet run by the Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or outlets approved by the Government of Goa.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department.
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 concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.
Grievance RedressalAny dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Documents Required:
1. Statement of HSD Oil Consumed.
2. Invoice of HSD Oil.
3. Bills of HSD Oil.
4. VRC Copy.
5. Fish Catch Data.
6. Fishing Vessel Licence Certificate.
7. Fishing Net Licence Certificate.
8. Fishermen Corpus Fund Form Duly Filled.
9. Report on VAT Charged on HSD Oil by the Oil Company.
Goa Village & Municipal Child Committee Grants And Awards Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Public Safety,Law & Justice
Beneficiary Type: State Government

GVMCCGS awards the Panchayats / Municipal Local Bodies to discuss and resolve the issues relating to children. The winner is awarded an annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Committee.

Benefits:
**Amount:** An annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Committee.
**Instalments:** The grant will be released in a single instalment within three months. 
**Mode:** All payments will be made only through electronic transfers favouring the local body concerned.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the concerned local body i.e. a Panchayat or a Municipal local body.
1. The applicant should have established a Village or Municipal Child Committee as prescribed under [Rule 7 of The Goa Children&#39;s Homes Rules, 2004](https://dwcd.goa.gov.in/uploads/The%20Goa%20Childrens%20Rules.pdf).1. The Committee should have met at least once in the last three months prior to submission of the application.
1. The Committee should have met to discuss and resolve the issues relating to children within the jurisdiction of the local body.
1. The concerned local body should have provided the space for facilitating sittings of the Committee in its premises as and when required.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The application as per the prescribed format (made available at the time of the release of the press note), along with the supporting documents showing the activities of the Child Committee of the Local Body, shall be addressed/submitted directly to:
The Director, Directorate of Women And Child Development, Panaji-Goa, 2nd floor, Old Education Building, 18th June Road, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
ApplicantThe application should be submitted only by the following - 
1.   The Village Panchayat.
            (a)   The proposal be signed by its Secretary, along with the resolution of the Panchayat Body.
            (b)   The proposal should be duly recommended by the concerned Block Development Officer.
2.   The Municipality.
            (a)   The proposal be signed by its Chief Executive, along with the resolution of the body. 
DeadlineThe application shall be submitted within six months from the commencement of the financial year.

Documents Required:
Documents showing the activities of the Child Committee.
Goat Unit Scheme On Grants And Bank Loans
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial support through grants and bank loans to farmers to purchase (10+1) goat units for milk and meat production. The scheme covers a 40% subsidy for general applicants and 60% for SC/ST beneficiaries, based on a total unit cost of ₹77,456/-.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** 40% subsidy for General beneficiaries and 60% for SC/ST beneficiaries.  - **Economic Gains:** Earn income from the sale of goat milk and meat products.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must be a landless laborer/ marginal farmer/ small farmer.
  - The applicant should have prior experience in goat farming.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Contact the nearest Animal Husbandry Department veterinary institution.
Step 2: Submit the completed application form with required documents.
Step 3: Obtain loan approval from a partnering bank.
Step 4: Upon bank approval, the department will release the grant amount to the bank.

Documents Required:
Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID).
Address proof (Ration card, Electricity bill).
Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
Land Ownership Proof (if required).
Bank account details.
Experience certificate in goat farming (if applicable).
Any other documents (if required).
Godhan Nyay Yojana
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandary Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Godhan Nyay Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of Chhattisgarh on 20 July 2020. Under this scheme, cow dung will be purchased by the state government from the cattle-rearing farmers.

Benefits:
Cow dung and buffalo cattle breeders will be purchased by the government at the rate of Rs.2/- per kg.
To increase the income of cattle herders.
Prohibition on open grazing of livestock.
Creation of new employment opportunities.
Promotion of cow rearing and cow protection.
Promoting the use of organic fertilizers by reducing the use of chemical fertilizers.
Making organic fertilizers easily available at the local level.
To provide employment opportunities to all the local self-groups.
To improve the fertility of the land.

Eligibility:
1. The cattle rearer should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
1. The age of the cattle owner should be above 18 years.
1.  It is mandatory for the cow dung collector to have an Aadhaar card.
1. The cow dung collector should have his own bank account.
1. The cow dung collector should have an identity card.
1. The dung collector should have a mobile number.
1. It is mandatory for the cow dung collector to register the number of his animals.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration process
Body level registration of every cattle rearer will be done.
To apply, the application form has to be submitted in the prescribed format only.
Counters will be made at the following places for the submission of applications:-
SLRM Centre.
 Compost shed.
Ward office.
In Gothan.
The following information will be compulsorily filled in the application:-
Name of the herder.
The number of animals.
The amount of dung excreted.
After checking the correctness of all the information, the registration of cattle rearer will be done by the ward in charge of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Aadhar card.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Identity card.
Permanent residence certificate.
Goggles by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Goggles by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to distribute goggles to needy visually impaired persons to enable them to protect themselves from sunlight.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of goggles to visually impaired persons.**

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a visually impaired person.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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 Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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:
National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person. 
Any Other Documents If Required.
Gomant Vibhushan Award
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Gomant Vibhushan Award" has been designed in order to honour and recognize the Goan renowned personalities who have contributed to the distinguished and extraordinary achievements/ services in any field of activities/disciplines such as art & culture, literature & education, sports, etc.

Benefits:
A Memento, citation and financial purse to the extent of **₹ 5,00,000/-**.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should possess distinguished and exceptional achievements/services in fields of activities/disciplines such as art &amp; culture, literature &amp; education, sports, medicine, social work, civil services, public affairs, trade, science &amp; engineering, industry, economics, philosophy, politics, or any other field at national &amp; international level.
1. The applicant should be of Goan origin.
1. No award will be presented posthumously under this scheme. However, during the process of selection if the death of such an artist occurs after the recommendation of the name, then the Task Force Committee may consider his name for an “award”, in such circumstances award will be presented posthumously.

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 Director or to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in

Documents Required:
Copy of ID Proof of Recommender (person who is recommending) 
Recommendee Biodata (person who is being recommended) 
Photograph of the Recommendee (Passport Size)
Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Public Relations Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

The “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Govt. of Odisha. It is a health insurance scheme that covers the medical expenses of the journalists and their eligible family members.

Benefits:
***The scheme provides health insurance coverage to all the working Journalists of the state and their families:***

   1. ₹4,00,000/- is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death.  
   1. ₹2,00,000/- in case of permanent incapacitation.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a Journalist.
   1. The applicant should be an Odisha-based journalist working either in Odisha or New Delhi for an Odisha-based newspaper.
   1. The Journalist should be working for a media house registered with the I&amp;amp;PR department, Odisha, New Delhi.
   1. A newspaper hawker also eligible to apply for this scheme.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Visit the official web portal of the Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme Application. i.e. https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/
Step 02: Click on ‘Apply for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana’ found on the bottom-left corner of the page.
Step 03: One new page appears ‘Application for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima yojana’.
Step 04: The journalist will have to fill up the ‘Applicant details’, ‘Education details’, ‘Dependent family details’, and ‘Present Workplace’ with relevant document details.
Step 05: Upon successful form submission One application number is generated which a journalist can use for further reference. i.e. for application status.
Step 06: The applicant will receive an SMS in the respective registered mobile number regarding the successful submission of the application.
Step 07: The applicant can login into the application by giving the respective registered mobile number.
Step 08: After giving the mobile number, the journalist will receive an OTP on the mobile number. On successful submission of OTP, the applicant will able to login into the application.
Step 09: On the page, the applicant will be able to view the application status.

Documents Required:
Odisha-based journalist:1.	Birth Certificate/ Matric Certificate / Voter Card / PAN card / Passport / DL
2.	Aadhaar Card
3.	Photograph
4.	Accreditation Certificate in case of a freelance journalist.
5.	Photocopy of the dependent family member
6.	Appointment Letter
7.	Employee Identity card
Odisha-based journalist working in New Delhi for an Odisha based newspaper:1.	Photograph
2.	Birth Certificate/ Matric Certificate / Voter Card / PAN card / Passport / DL Upload
3.	Aadhaar Card
4.	Editor recommendation letter
5.	Delhi address proof
6.	Accreditation Certificate in case of freelance journalist
7.	Photocopy of the dependent family member
8.	Appointment Letter
9.	Employee Identity card
Gopal Incentive Scheme
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Gopal Incentive Scheme" by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, promotes the rearing of Indian high-breed cattle and boosts milk production, benefiting animal breeders and livestock farmers with access to Indian advanced breed cows.

Benefits:
**Development Block Level Awards**

- First Prize: ₹10,000/-
- Second Prize: ₹7,500/-
- Third Prize: ₹5,000/-
- ₹10,000/- for organizing competition programs, arranging animal fodder and water, transportation, and herders.

**District Level Awards**

- First Prize: ₹50,000/-
- Second Prize: ₹25,000/-
- Third Prize: ₹15,000/-
- Consolation Prize: ₹5,000/- (Total ₹35,000/-, seven awards of ₹5,000/- each)
- ₹50,000/- for organizing publicity camps, arranging fodder, and water for animals, and supporting cattle keepers.

**State Level (Directorate Level) Awards**

- First Prize: ₹2,00,000/-
- Second Prize: ₹1,00,000/-
- Third Prize: ₹50,000/-
- Consolation Prize: ₹10,000/- (Total ₹70,000/-, seven awards of ₹10,000/- each)

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a breeder or livestock farmer with Indian high-breed cattle.
1. The applicant should have access to advanced breed cows.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should connect to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer District Panchayat and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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 authority.
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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof 
Proof of Residence 
Cattle Ownership Proof
Photographs
Gopal Ratna Award Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Gopal Ratna Award Scheme" intends to appreciate the achievement of Dairy Farmers for the highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State of Goa and encouraging youth to take up the Dairy Business.

Benefits:
1. The selected dairy farmer shall be honoured with the “Gopal Ratna Award” constituting a Certificate of Appreciation, Memento and **cash prize of ₹ 1,00,000/-**.1. The award will be conferred upon the selected beneficiary on Independence Day i.e. 15th August at the hands of the Honourable Chief Minister of the State.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a dairy farmer.
1. The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions in the field of dairy farming by achieving the highest milk production in the State.
1. The applicant should be a member of the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group, registered with the concerned Department.
1. The applicant has to register his dairy farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services through the respective Area Officers of Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide resident of Goa for at least the preceding five years, owning a cattle shed with milch animals in the State of Goa.
1. The applicant shall produce and pour a minimum of 1,00,000 litres of milk in the preceding year (April to March) with a minimum average of 250 litres of milk per day, to the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Govt. of Goa, Pashusamvardhan Bhavan, MG Roa, Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001.
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the Area Officer of the Department.
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 Area Officer of the Department.

Documents Required:
Evidence of Membership from a registered Dairy Co-operative Society/ Bachat Gat/ Self Help Groups.
Records showing details of the number of animals, stage of lactation of each animal, milk yield, date of calving, address of cattle shed etc.
Residential Certificate.
Proof of registration of dairy farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.