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Scheme of Assistance for Management of Stray Cattle
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies, Government Organisation

This scheme provides financial support to local self-government bodies and registered Panjrapoles to reduce or eradicate the problem of stray cattle by encouraging their maintenance and proper care.

Benefits:
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**Component****Name Support Standard**	**Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent Benefits**Management of stray cattle	₹4000/- maintenance assistance will be payable once for each stray cattle1 year<br>

Eligibility:
1. The Panjrapole (animal shelter) must be registered under the Charity Act.
   1. The Panjrapole must accept and maintain stray cattle in their facility.

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 online application and submit it to the board within 30 days of application with the signature and stamp of the local Veterinary Officer with the necessary documents listed in the 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.

Documents Required:
Registration certificate under the Public Charity Act.
Signature/ stamp of the local veterinary officer.
Any other documents as required.
Scheme Of Assistance To Persons With Disabilities For Purchase/Fitting Of Aids And Appliances
State: Manipur
Ministry: null
Department: Family Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Scheme of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances" is a scheme by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Manipur. In this scheme, the PwD is provided with Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, etc.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance for the Purchase/Fitting of Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, and Other Appliances.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
1. The percentage of disability should be 40% and above.
1. The applicant should not have received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any firm / approved organization. However, for children below 12 years of age, this limit would be one year.
1. The monthly income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.
1. In the case of dependents, the income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹ 15,000/- per month.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.
Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.

Documents Required:
Income Certificate (issued by the concerned revenue officer, not below the rank of Sub-Deputy Collector) in respect of beneficiaries staying in orphanages, halfway home, aged homes, etc.
Aadhaar Card.
Voter ID (EPIC). 
Disability Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur.
Details of the Bank Account.
Scheme of Assistance to State Scheduled Castes Development Corporations
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide economic development assistance to Scheduled Castes living below the poverty line through financial support and credit facilitation. It provides share capital, margin money loans, and subsidies to Scheduled Castes families for employment-oriented schemes.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance in the form of margin money loans at low rate of interest.
- Subsidy provision to reduce repayment liability of beneficiaries.
- The quantum and ceiling of subsidy is the same as for schemes under Integrated Rural Development Programme.
- Credit support facilitation through tie-ups with financial institutions, banks, National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, and National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to Scheduled Castes.
- The applicant must be living below the poverty line.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the nearest office of the SCDC of their state. SCDCs generally have their offices in each district. Obtained the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the office of the SCDC.
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate / BPL Certificate
Identity Proof
Address Proof
Project Proposal or Business Plan (for the intended economic activity)
Scheme of Awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Awardj
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Sportsperson

The scheme "Scheme of awarding Eklavya Award, Sardar Patel Award and Jaidipsinhji Award" aims to encourage sporting excellence by providing financial awards to sportspersons for their achievements at the state, national, and international levels.

Benefits:
1. **Eklavya Senior Award:** ₹1,00,000/-.   1. **Eklavya Junior Award:** ₹50,000/-.   1. **Sardar Patel Senior Award**: ₹50,000/-.   1. **Sardar Patel Junior Award:** ₹25,000/-.   1. **Jaidipsinhji Senior Award:** ₹20,000/-.   1. **Jaidipsinhji Junior Award:** ₹10,000/-.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a male
   1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant must have made notable achievements in sports at the state, national, or international level.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the homepage of the Sports Authority of Gujarat.
Step 2: Click on the “Registration” button on the upper-right side of the page.
Step 3: Fill in all the required details as per the form and submit it.
Application Process:Step 1: After registration, check your registered email for login credentials.
Step 2: Select “Player” as the user type and log in using the credentials received.
Step 3: Click on the concerned scheme name and proceed with the application.

Documents Required:
Domicile Certificate.
Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Artists

"Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The artists who have already received the Kalaimamani Award and who are presently in indigent circumstances are awarded ₹15,000/-.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should have received the Kalaimamani Award.
1. The applicant should be living under indigent circumstances. 
1. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above.
1. The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹12,000/-.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The advertisement from the Manram is published in the newspapers.Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram 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, 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 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai-600 028. 
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:
Age Proof/Certificate.
Income Certificate.
Proof of Receiving the Kalaimamani Award.
Any other documents, if required.
Scheme of Cash Incentive to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches 
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department: null
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to reward outstanding sportspersons for their achievements at the global level. It aims to simplify eligibility, improve the award process, motivate athletes to achieve higher, and inspire young people to take up sports.

Benefits:
> For all international events except the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Para-Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games, cash incentives will be paid based on the number of participating countries.

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Amount of IncentiveIn a team event In an individual eventFullThe number of participating countries shall be at least 12 or the maximum permissible number of participants, whichever is lower.The number of participating countries shall be at least 16 or the maximum permissible number of participants, whichever is lower. HalfThe number of participating countries is in the range of 6 to 11.The number of participating countries is in the range of 8 to15.One-thirdThe number of participating countries shall be between 4 and  5.The number of participating countries shall range from 4 to 7.<br>

Note: No cash incentive shall be given if the number of teams in any event is less than 4.
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Eligibility:
The cash incentive shall be awarded exclusively for the sports disciplines specified.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The sportsperson must submit the application through the Department of Sports’ designated portal within six months of the event.
Step 2: If all required details are already available, the application submission may be waived.
Step 3: Late applications will not be accepted; no relaxation is allowed for missing the deadline.
Step 4: The achievements of the sportsperson and coaches will be verified by authorised agencies or official databases before approval.

Documents Required:
Proof of Medal/Participation
Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/ID)
Bank Account Details
Event Participation Certificate
Coach Details
Other Supporting Documents
Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaichemmal’ Awards
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The "Scheme of Conferring Kalaichemmal Awards" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage eminent artists in the field of paintings and sculptures in recognition of their meritorious service in the fields of Traditional Art and Contemporary Art..........

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/-.
- Copper Citation Plaque. 

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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an eminent artist. 
- The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu or should be a resident of the state for at least five years.
- The eminent artist should have outstanding records of achievement in the field of Contemporary or Traditional art.
- The eminent artist should have continuous involvement in their fields.
- The eminent artist should have participated in art Exhibitions conducted on behalf of the Government or in the major exhibitions of Art conducted by others.
- The eminent artist should receive awards at the National-level or State-level art Exhibitions.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu 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, 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 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai 600 028. Telephone: 24936136 
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.
Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaimamani’ Award
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The "Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaimamani’ Award - Tamil Nadu" was launched by the Art & Culture Dept. Tamil Nadu. The awards felicitate the famous artists who are serving in a commendable manner in the fields of Eyal, Isai, Natakam, Natyam, Cinema, Isai Natakam, Folk arts, Television & related arts.

Benefits:
The artist is provided with an Investiture Gold Pendant of three Sovereign Ponnadai and a Citation.
_*If the artist expires after the announcement of the award to him/her but before the investiture function, the award will be given to his/her dependent._

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an Artist.
1. The artist should be popular and famous.
1. The artist should have professionally rendered yeomen services for the enrichment of the traditional arts.
1. The artist&#39;s performance should have had lasting contribution, popularity, and merit in the art disciplines of Tamil Literature, Music, Bharathanatyam, Drama, Film, Folk arts, Painting, Sculptures, Vigadam, etc.
1. An artist who is popular in various art disciplines can be conferred the Kalaimamani Award for one discipline only. 
1. If more than one artist is jointly engaged in artistic pursuit in any of the art disciplines, the award will be given to them jointly.

**NOTE 1:** This award is conferred regardless of caste, religion, race and age.
**NOTE 2:** Individual works of art or a single achievement will not be considered for conferring this award. 
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Application Process:
[Offline]
The advertisement by the Manram is published in the newspapers.Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram 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, 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 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai-600 028. 
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 Achievements/Merits in the art disciplines of Tamil Literature, Music, Bharathanatyam, Drama, Film, Folk arts, Painting, Sculptures, Vigadam etc.
Any other document, if required.
Scheme of Death Benefit for Weavers & Artisans of West Bengal
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

"Scheme of Death Benefit for Weavers & Artisans of West Bengal" is a social welfare scheme implemented by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial assistance to the family of the deceased weaver /artisan.

Benefits:
₹2,00,000/- only per deceased Weaver/ Artisan.

Eligibility:
- The age of the deceased artisan/weaver was between 18 to 60 years on the date of death.
  - The artisan/weaver has expired on or after the Date of Notification (7th March, 2024).
  - The claimant should have not availed any other death benefit scheme by the State Government.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The eligible claimant for the deceased artisan/weaver should collect and submit the application in prescribed format with all requisite enclosures at the earliest to the local BDO/SDO office of the concerned Block/Municipal Corporation area.
Note: The application must be submitted within 3 months of the death of the - artisan/weaver.
After expiry of the artisan/weaver, the claimant(s) of the benefit should produce a certificate from the local BDO regarding his eligibility of claim (form to be drafted).

Documents Required:
Photo.
Aadhar card. 
Any other documents as required.
Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

"Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu aims to give a chance to talented young artists to perform in four programs through the successfully running Voluntary Cultural Organization & grant given to the artiste for performing the programs.

Benefits:
Remuneration in the range of ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
1. In the case of music artist, the age should be above 16 years and within 30 years.
1. In the case of Bharatanatyam artist, the age should be over 15 years and within 30 years. 
1. The orchestra artists such as ghatam, ganjira, muharshingh, konnakkol are also eligible to apply. 
1. The artist should participate in any one of the following performances: Vocal, Bharatanatyam, Kathakalakshepam, Veena, Violin (solo) Nadaswaram, Flute, Jalatharangam, Gottuvadhyam, Clarinet, Guitar, Mandolin, Saxophone.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Releasing the advertisement published by the Manram in the newspapers.Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram 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, 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 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai-600 028. 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: The artiste selected already in one art discipline can apply for another also.

Documents Required:
Age Proof. 
Any other document, if required.
Proof of Proficiency in Carnatic Style Art Form.
Proof of individual performances in cultural programmes in art disciplines such as Vocal, Bharathanatyam, Kathakalakshepam, Veena, Violin (solo) Nadaswaram, Flute, Jalatharangam, Gottuvadhyam, Clarionet, Guitar, Mandolin, Saxophone, etc.
Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Family

"Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the scheme is to provide a one-time maintenance grant of ₹25,000/- to the families of deceased famous artists.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The deceased should have been a famous artist in the art disciplines of music/ drama/ dance/ film/ folk arts.
1. The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the famous artist.
1. The applicant should be the legal heir of the deceased.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram 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, 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 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai - 600 028. 
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:
Passport-size Photo of Deceased Artist.
Applicant Passport-size Photo. 
Deceased Artist's Original Death Certificate. 
Legal Heir Certificate.
Income Certificate (from Thasildar).
Genuine Artist Certificate (from Two Senior Artists or Cultural Organizations).
Property Certificate (if Owned House or Land).