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AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: null

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) distinguished visiting Professor scheme envisages promotion of industry-institute interaction.

Benefits:
- The Distinguished Visiting Professor will be reimbursed air-fare in “Y-Class” or actual fares if performed by Rail or approved INAE rate if travel is performed by Road. 
- The Distinguished Visiting Professoris entitled to an honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per lecture day.
- For on-line sessions of DVP Programs, the Experts will be paid only Honorariums of ₹ 10,000/- per day without travelling/lodging expenses based on mutually decided timings between concerned DVPs in association with the concerned Institutes.

Eligibility:
1. The Industry Experts should have a minimum graduate degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
   1. The Age of a Distinguished Visiting Professor shall be in the range of 40 to 75 years.
   1. The applicant must have minimum Ten (10) years experience in Industry; and the individual must have distinguished work experience, as evidenced by development of products, technology, processes, patents, publications, awards etc.
   1. All retired INAE Fellows also can apply under this Scheme.

**Note:** For exceptional cases the Selection Committee may relax age limits.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Kindly visit AICTE Website >> Schemes >> Staff Development Schemes >> "AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme":  https://www.aicte-india.org/schemes/staff-development-schemes
Click and download the Application form for "AICTE-INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship Scheme".
Fill in the required information.
Verify that every page of the application form has signature of the Applicant.
Attach all the essential documents along with the Copy of AICTE letter of approval.
. Kindly ensure all the information is correct and then send the Application form along with all the essential documents through registered post/ speed post to:
Executive Director
Indian National Academy of Engineering, Unit
No. 604-609, 6th Floor,
Tower A, SPAZE I-Tech Park, Sector 49,
Sohna Road, Gurgaon - 122018
Phone: 0124-4239480
Fax: 0124-4239481
E-mail: inaehq@inae.in
https://www.inae.in/
Note: Application sent to AICTE Office will not be considered.

Documents Required:
Copy of AICTE letter of approval.
Copy of Educational Qualifications, Degrees obtained, Industrial Experience and any specialized training in research/ design/ management/projects.
Copy of Publications.
Copy of Details of IPR.
Any other documents as required.
Note: 
An Industry Expert/ Retired INAE Fellow desirous of being INAE Distinguished Visiting Professor may fill in Part I of the Format. 
Part II of the Format is to be filled by an AICTE approved Engineering College/Institution.
AICTE-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (FOREIGN UNIVERSITY) PROGRAMME
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The All India Council for Technical Education in its 55th Meeting of the Council held on 14th August 2018 approved the Quality Improvement Programme (Foreign University) (QIP-FU). The QIP(FU) is an extension of the QIP program launched by the Government of India in the year 1970.

Benefits:
- Scholarship of ₹ 25,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. A full time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE recognized Degree Level Colleges.
1. The candidate should possess three years teaching experience at graduate level.  
1. Should have a Master’s degree in the appropriate branch.
1. Should have an admission offer in Ph.D programme from the Foreign University of Listed ranking system in previous five years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The faculty who fulfils the eligibility criteria as laid down in the Scheme document, shall apply directly for admission in the Doctoral degree programme in any of the top 500 foreign universities / institutions ranked by the QS ranking, THE ranking and Shanghai ranking.
Step 02: Having obtained admission in the particular University / college etc., the applicant faculty must also seek to obtain Visa, travel grant if any, fellowships/assistantship / scholarship and/ or any other grants etc.
Step 03: Candidates need to fill the application form along with other required documents and submit to AICTE to the below address:
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Nelson Mandela Marg,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Phone: 011-26131576-78,80

Documents Required:
Application form duly filled along with photograph.
Documents issued by the foreign university conveying admission and the duration with start and end dates.
Copy of passport and valid visa, with date of onward journey.
Attested copy of the Mandate Form duly filled and signed by the Head of the College / Institute.
Copy of the 'Undertaking' furnished to parent Institute in India.
Date for onward journey.
Authentication / Recommendations of the Parent Institute that the applicant faculty fulfils the eligibility criteria and his / her relieving.
AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to promote the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language.

Benefits:
**Maximum funding for translation work and for original Technical Book Writing (Funding will be shared in case of multiple authors) shall be limited to :**

1. **Original book writer for UG** : ₹ 2,00,000/-1. **Original book writer for Diploma** : ₹ 1,50,000/-1. **Reviewer for UG**: ₹ 40,000/-1. **Reviewer for Diploma**: ₹ 30,000/-1. **Translator for UG &amp; Diploma:** ₹ 1,00,000/-1. **Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG &amp; Diploma:** ₹  20,000/- (In case of an author &amp; co-author for one book, the amount will be split between the both).

Eligibility:
1. The Faculty- retired or working in AICTE approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture etc.) or researchers of suchinstitutions.
1. The proposed author(s) to be of reputed with command over the subject and the language chosen for writing.
1. The proposed author(s) should have a proven academic record of brilliance.
1. The proposed author(s) should have been recognized in the similar nature work earlier.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Kindly visit AICTE Website > Schemes > Staff Development Schemes > Technical Book Writing and Translation or visit https://www.aicteindia.org/schemes/staff-development-schemes
Click and download the Application for Technical Book Writing and Translation.
Fill in the required information.
Verify that every page of the application form has signature and stamp of the Institute’s Head.
Attach all the essential documents along with the filled application form.
Kindly ensure all the information is correct and then send the Application form along with all the essential documents through registered post/ speed post to:
Prof. Dileep N Malkhede,Adviser RIFDAll India Council for Technical Education,Nelson Madela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070

Documents Required:
Required details and documents:
Institute Details.
Details of the Writer of the book/Translator.
Details of the Book to be Evaluated.
Academic credentials of the book writer.
Purpose/Benefits of writing/translating the book.
Mandate Form (For Institutes / Colleges).
Akanksha Scheme
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

According to the plan of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Tribal Affairs Department, the target is to provide coaching to the scheduled tribe students of the state for the preparation of national entrance examination (JEE, NEET / AIIMS, CLET) from reputed coaching institutes in division headquarter

Benefits:
Coaching to the scheduled tribe students of the state for the preparation of national entrance examination (JEE, NEET / AIIMS, CLET) from reputed coaching institutes in division headquarters Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior while studying in class 11th and 12th.
100 students will be coached for engineering, 50 for medical and 50 for class at each coaching center. In the coming year, continuous coaching facility will be available to the said sales in class 200th.
Along with coaching, accommodation facility and teaching facility in class 11th and 12th

Eligibility:
Prescribed Qualification:-

- The applicant will have to register his profile in the website www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS of the Sarvapatham Department.
- The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh and a member of scheduled tribe.
- The annual income of the applicant&#39;s parents/ guardians/ self from all sources is Rs. Not more than 6.00 lakh.
- The student should be eligible to take admission in class 10th by passing class 11th.
- The student will be selected for coaching on the basis of merit obtained through the entrance examination conducted by the coaching institute.
Required Conditions:

- It is mandatory to link bank account with Aadhaar number.
- The applicant must have a digital caste certificate.
- The result of the student&#39;s class 10th examination should be more than 60 percent or 60 percent.

Application Process:
[Online]
The applicant will have to register his profile in the website www.tribal.mp.gov.in/MPTAAS of the Sarvapatham Department .
After this, private institutions will click on the application link for the coaching scheme "Akanksha" year 2018-19 and fill the desired information in the application and click the submit button.
Selection Process:-
Course-wise entrance examination will be conducted by the respective coaching institutes, the interested candidate for coaching will have to apply online. Admission will be given by M-Penled coaching institutes as per the approved seats as per the merit list on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Residential proof
School leaving certificate
Caste certificate
Akhil Bharatiya Civil Services Pratiyogita
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sports
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide an opportunity for personnel from various government departments of the state to participate annually in the All-India level competitions in various sports, organized by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.

Benefits:
There is a provision to provide travel allowance, accommodation allowance, food allowance, sports kits, and other necessary support to all players and team members participating in the &amp;#39;Akhil Bharatiya Civil Services Pratiyogita&amp;#39;, in accordance with departmental standards.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be an employee of a government department in Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Selection trials for the competition are conducted at the district and state levels, and the selected players are given the opportunity to participate in the Akhil Bharatiya Civil Services Pratiyogita.
Every year, approximately 150 personnel from various government departments of Uttarakhand benefit from this scheme by participating in the All-India Level Competition in various sports, organized by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Government of India, for Central and State Government employees.

Documents Required:
Submission of documents is required in accordance with the department's guidelines to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Akhil Bharatiya Samanvit Anusandhan Pariyojana - Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to conduct research and improve important horticultural and forestry species, conserve their germplasm, provide improved seeds and saplings, and train farmers in using better techniques to enhance productivity.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, research is conducted on selected species, including their conservation and germplasm preservation, studying possibilities for species improvement, quality testing, distribution of plants, and providing training.
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Eligibility:
1. All farmers in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive the benefits.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
From time to time, Kisan Mitras are contacted directly by the Akhil Bharatiya Samanvit Anusandhan Pariyojana under various projects and are provided training through different programs. Additionally, farmers are informed through various communication channels about advanced seeds and improved seedlings, based on the achievements of these projects.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Akhil Bharatiya Samanvit Anusandhan Pariyojana to avail the benefits.
Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Mela and Krishi Udyog Pradarshani
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity

The scheme aims to provide a platform for farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to access, learn about, and showcase the latest agricultural innovations, technologies, and practices.

Benefits:
The Fair/Exhibition is organized twice a year on the university campus.
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Eligibility:
1. Participants should be farmers, farmer entrepreneurs, or agriculture-related firms interested in showcasing and promoting the latest agricultural technologies.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The exhibition is organized after agriculture and agriculture-related firms deposit the prescribed participation fee, while farmers participate by registering themselves for the event.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the guidelines issued for the conduct of the fair and exhibitions.
Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Kavi Sammelan
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote and popularize Sanskrit language and literature by encouraging poets who compose and recite in Sanskrit. 15 poets from Uttarakhand and other states are invited to present their works at national/state festivals, each receiving ₹2501/-.

Benefits:
An honorarium of ₹2501/- is given to each invited poet.
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Eligibility:
1. The fifteen Sanskrit poets from Uttarakhand and other states, who compose and recite poetry in Sanskrit, are invited.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The Kavi Sammelan is organized by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy to commemorate national and state festivals. The program coordinator prepares a list of renowned Sanskrit poets from schools, colleges, and universities across the country. The proposed list is submitted to the competent authority for approval. Based on the approved list, poets recommended by the Secretary of the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy are invited to recite their poetry.

Documents Required:
Documents required as specified by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy for the Kavi Sammelan.
Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Shodh Sammelan
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide a platform (Sanskrit Conference) for scholars, professors, lecturers, teachers, and students engaged in teaching, learning, and research to present their findings.

Benefits:
At the Sanskrit Shodh Sammelan, participants gain knowledge through new research in Sanskrit literature, exchange ideas, learn the methodology of writing research papers, and receive certificates.
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Eligibility:
1. Acharyas, co-acharyas, assistant acharyas, lecturers, assistant professors, teachers, and research scholars from all states of the country who are engaged in study, teaching, or research are eligible to participate.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Academy, researchers must complete the application form and submit their research paper on the prescribed subject via email by the due date. Those whose papers are found eligible by the Research Paper Evaluation Committee will be invited to participate.

Documents Required:
Documents Required for Participation in the Sammelan as per the Guidelines of the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy.
Akhil Bhartiya Veda Sammelan and Akhil Bhartiya Jyotish Vastu Sammelan
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide a platform for scholars engaged in the study, teaching, propagation, and research of Vedas, Astrology, and Vastu Shastra to participate in the conference.

Benefits:
In the conference, scholars gain the opportunity to understand the subtle knowledge of Vedic literature, Astrology, and Vastu Shastra; interpret the scriptures from a contemporary perspective; exchange knowledge and receive certificates of participation.
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Eligibility:
1. Scholars engaged in the study, teaching, propagation, and research of the Vedas, Astrology, and Vastu Shastra will be eligible to participate in the respective conference.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
As per the information letter, the application form must be submitted via email, or information about your arrival has to be given on the phone of the coordinator.

Documents Required:
Documents required for participation in the Sammelan as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy.
AlCTE - Distinguished Professional Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment, Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

AICTE-Distinguished Professionals Scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education to improve the quality of Technical Education in India by utilizing the expertise of Professionals, Emeritus professors & Eminent Personalities to share their knowledge.

Benefits:
- Honorarium of ₹15,000 per day for full-day interaction with faculty members/students.
- Travel and local hospitality arrangements will be managed by the host institution.
- Professionals are encouraged to visit at least three rural institutions per year.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must have made unparalleled technical or professional contributions to society in their respective fields.
1. The applicant should have acknowledged leader (Professionals) in their particular field with active engagement in research, technology development, and innovation.
1. The applicant should conduct 2 visits per month with a maximum of 12 visits per year.

Application Process:
[Online]
Apply Procedure:Step 1: The interested applicant needs to fill a Google Form to apply for the scheme.
Step 2: Fill in the required information and upload all the essential documents.
Selection Procedure:The Nominations /selections of the Professional shall be intimated immediately after the approval of the competent authority of the Council on a monthly basis.
NOTE: The offer of the AICTE –Distinguished Professional Scheme shall be valid for the period mentioned in the request/ invitation letter. The Professional is requested to give concurrence for the same.
Responsibility of Host Institute for Application:Host Institute shall issue their expression of interest to the call by AICTE on specific topic of their interest.
Host Institute and the Professional delegated by AICTE shall schedule the visit upon mutual understanding
Host institute is expected to meet all the travel and logistics expenses, provide necessary administrative and local hospitality towards making the visit of Professional successful and meaningful.
After visit, Institute shall submit the report and participant feedback in prescribed format. On submission, AICTE shall provide a “certificate of recognition” for the said activity.
After the visit, the institute shall also submit the duly completed Honorarium form from the Distinguished Professionals to AICTE.

Documents Required:
Resume/CV (Profile in pdf format).
Educational Document (Degree, Master (If any), Ph.D. (If any) all in one pdf in chronological order).
Experience Certificate (In Chronological order).
Evidence for Recognized Contribution in your field.
Evidence of a career commitment to excellence in teaching research or creativity activities, and service to the University and the community at large.
Evidence of an outstanding reputation in student supervision, mentorship, and educational leadership.
All Goa Classical Dance Competition
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "All Goa Classical Dance Competition" is open for Bharatnatyam and Kathak disciplines. Only solo dance will be considered for the competition. Costumes and accompanists are to be arranged by the participants at their own cost. Open to local students between 12 to 20 years of age.

Benefits:
- 1st Prize: ₹5,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-, Five Consolation Prizes: ₹500/- each.
- Each participant will receive ₹500/- (lump sum) towards travel expenses, along with one accompanist.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a local student.
- The applicant should be between 12 and 20 years of age.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form free of charge from the Kala Academy, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji, Goa.
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 Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa. 
Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.
*Applications in the prescribed format will also be invited through the local newspapers

Documents Required:
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate or Aadhaar Card).
Proof of Residence.