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Marriage Gift Scheme (APBOCWWB)
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers have introduced the "Marriage Gift Scheme" for registered unmarried women workers & the two daughters of registered construction workers. This welfare initiative aims to provide financial assistance on the occasion of their marriage

Benefits:
- **Financial assistance for marriage: ₹20,000/-.**

Eligibility:
> **For construction workers themselves (Women only)**

1. Construction worker should be registered under the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 
1. Construction worker should be a woman.
1. Construction worker should be unmarried. 

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> **For daughters of construction workers**

1. A construction worker can receive the scheme benefits for up to two daughters.
1. The daughter(s) should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board 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 Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour 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 application must be submitted within 6 months of the marriage.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the bride and BOC Worker.
Age Proof Certificate.
Marriage Registration Certificate (issued by the Registrar for marriages under the Andhra Pradesh Compulsory Marriage Registration  Act, 2002/ Waqf Boards/ Church/ Panchayat Secretary).
Wedding Invitation.
Marriage Photos.
Bank Account Pass Book of the Bride.
Marriage Grant of Rs.51,000/- to Daughter/Sister of Personnel Killed/ Disabled in War/ Action/Terrorist Attack/Naxalite Attack/IS Duty
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Home Department 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme provides ₹51,000 as a wedding gift to the sister or daughter of a martyred soldier to honor their sacrifice and support the dependent family.

Benefits:
A gift amount of ₹51,000 is provided for the marriage of the sister or daughter of a martyred soldier/officer.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a dependent (sister or daughter) of a martyred officer or soldier.
1. The deceased officer/soldier must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The martyrdom must have occurred during war, military operation, Naxalite attack, terrorist attack, or internal security duty.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant (sister or daughter of the martyr) must obtain and fill out the application form available at the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 2: Attach all required documents including verification from the Sainik Welfare Officer and Battle Casualty Report.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the affidavit and supporting certificates to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: The District Sainik Welfare Officer verifies the application and forwards it to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal.
Step 5: After approval, the sanctioned amount is transferred directly to the applicant’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof
Proof of Relationship with Martyr (Birth Certificate/Family Tree/Legal Affidavit)
Residence Certificate of the Martyred Officer/Soldier (Madhya Pradesh Domicile Proof)
Death Certificate of the Martyred Officer/Soldier
Battle Casualty Report or Daily Order Part-II (Issued by the Defense Unit)
Certificate of Posting in CI Grid/Operation Area (as applicable)
Marriage Certificate or Proof of Marriage (Invitation Card or Declaration)
Medical Report and Inquiry Report Related to Death (if applicable)
Self-Declaration Affidavit Stating Non-Receipt of Similar Benefit
Bank Account Details of the Applicant
Recommendation from the District Sainik Welfare Officer
Marriage Grant Scheme
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In Uttar Pradesh State, a scheme for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families of the state.

Benefits:
The assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided per marriage.

Eligibility:
1. To the daughters of poor individuals of other backward classes (excluding minorities in backward classes).
   1. The annual income of the applicant in urban areas should not exceed Rs. 56,460/- and in rural areas Rs. 46,080/-.
   1. The age of the girl and boy must be 18 years and 21 years or more respectively.
   1. Applicants of other backward classes will have to enter the serial number of the online Caste Certificate issued by the Tehsil in their online application form. 
   1. Priority will be provided to the destitute woman after the death of the husband or widow applicant and they will not be needing a caste certificate.
   1. Marriage grants will be allowed up to a maximum of 02 daughters from a family.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applicants must have to apply through Jan Suvidha Kendras, District Backward Classes Welfare Officer or on the official website of the department.
The applicant will compulsorily have to apply online prior to 90 days of the date of marriage or till post 90 days of marriage conducted.
Applicants will keep the hard copy of the online application along with all the self-attested uploaded documents like Aadhar Card, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Certificate showing the date fixed for marriage (Marriage Invitation card), documentary proof in case of widow/PwD certificate and documents related with a bank account in the form of print out.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card. 
Income Certificate. 
Caste Certificate. 
Certificate showing the date fixed for marriage (Marriage Invitation card). 
Documentary proof in case of widow/PwD certificate. 
Documents related to the bank account.
Marriage Grant to Orphan Daughter of Ex-Servicemen
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹51,000 is provided for the marriage of each dependent orphan daughter of an ex-serviceman, for up to two daughters, who are at least 18 years old.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹51,000/‐ is given for the marriage of orphan daughters of ex-servicemen.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should be a dependent orphan daughter of an ex-serviceman.
   1. The orphan daughter should be at least 18 years old.
   1. Assistance is available for up to two orphan daughters of an ex-serviceman.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:Step 1: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. 
Step 2: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there. 
Step 3: For registration, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 4: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:Step 1: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 2: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 3: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’.
Step 4: Now, you can search for the scheme and download the pre-defined documents form/template and you will need to upload the filled-in/signed form/template in the 'Attach Enclosures' screen.
Step 5: Click on ‘Proceed to Apply’ to fill out the application form. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number- Family ID and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” which displays the family members registered under the given Family ID.
Step 6: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP that is being sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”
Step 7: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 8: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Tracking of Application:Applicants can track their applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

Documents Required:
Copy of Identity Card of Ex-serviceman
Parivar Pehchan Patra
Original Discharge Book of Ex-serviceman (Complete)
Domicile Certificate of Haryana
Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Card
Applicant’s Photo ID Proof (Ration Card/Driving Licence/ Voter ID Card/PAN Card etc.)
P.P.O
Aadhaar Card
Age Proof- Matric Exam Certificate for Date of Birth verification (attested)
Wedding Card
Death certificate of Mother and Father
Any other documents as required
Marriage Incentive Reward Scheme
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Marriage Incentive Reward scheme for the marriage of disabled persons by the Government of Uttar Pradesh is being operated by the department since the year 1997.

Benefits:
1. In the case of the young man with the disability: ₹15,000/- is provided. 
1. In the case of the girl with the disability ₹20,000/- is provided. 
1. In case of disability of both young man and girl ₹35,000/- is provided.

Eligibility:
1. Certificate of minimum 40% disability.
1. The couple should be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh or its domicile for at least five years.
1. None of the members of the couple has been convicted in any criminal case.
1. The age of the girl child in the couple should not be less than 18 years and not more than 45 years at the time of marriage. 
1. The age of the man should not be less than 21 years and not more than 45 years  at the time of marriage
1. No one from the couple is an income taxpayer.
1. The marriage has been registered.

Application Process:
[Online]
First, the applicants have to visit the official portal.
Now, click on the registration.
Fill out the application form. 
i. Type and percentage of disability of the couple.
ii. Couple Name.
iii. Present Address of the Couple.
iv. Marriage Registration Certificate.
Submit the application form.
Note: The desired information has to be given on all the points mentioned in the application form. It is mandatory to submit a hard copy of the online application form to the District Disabled Empowerment Office of your district within 15 days).

Documents Required:
Age Proof.
Address Proof.
Photograph.
Disability percent proof.
Marriage certificate.
Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture and Food Processing Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Masala Shetra Vistar Yojana was launched by the Government of Madhya Pradesh the whose objective is to expand the area and increase the production of selected spice crops through quality high yielding varieties.

Benefits:
- In seed spice crops, 50% of the cost of seed, a maximum ₹10,000/- per hectare, whichever is less, will be given as a subsidy.
- For the production of root and center/rhizome commercial crops garlic, turmeric, and ginger, a grant of 50% of the cost of planting material to a maximum of ₹ 50,000/- per hectare, whichever is less, will be given.

Eligibility:
1. Those farmers are not currently cultivating spices.
1. This scheme will be applicable for all sections.
1. Farmers who have obtained forest rights certificate will also be eligible to avail the benefits.
1. The grant will be payable only once to a farmer.
1. A farmer can do farming for the first time in as much area as he wants but the grant will be payable for minimum 0.25 hectare and maximum 2.00 hectare.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Applicants have to visit the official portal.
Step 2: Click on "New Registration ".
Step 3: Enter your mobile number and click on OTP Send.
Step 4: Now Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 5: After, fill in all the information and upload the document click on the submit button.

Documents Required:
Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
 Khasra Number/B1/Copy of Forest Patta.
 Bank Passbook.
Birth Certificate.
Mass Communication Internship Programme 
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Department: Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Mass Communication Internship Programme by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation. The intern program will offer work culture and environment knowledge about the functioning of the Government and its departments in information, education, and communication.

Benefits:
- **Honorarium****:**An honorarium of ₹15,000/- per month will be paid to each intern.
- **Certificate:**
A certificate will be received upon successful completion of the internship.
- **Facilities:**
The department provides working space, internet facility, and other necessities as deemed fit by the Heads. 
- **Placement:** 
Each selected intern will be posted with a Deputy Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary, or the office of the Secretary (WR, RD &amp; GR) and will work closely with the IEC Section.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a bonafide student of a recognised University or Institution in India.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a postgraduate course or research programme in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, MBA (Marketing), or related fields.
1. The applicant may also be a student who has completed a degree/diploma in the above-mentioned courses from a recognised college or university.
1. The applicant must have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Graduation.
1. The applicant should possess skills and interest relevant to the internship programme, including writing, communication, time management, organisation, traditional and digital marketing, customer service, relationship building, strategic and analytical thinking, and creativity.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The student downloads the application form Annexure-I and the format of NOC is in Annexure-II. 
Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Student can email their applications in the prescribed format to: iec-mowr@nic.in. 
Submission of Report: At the end of the internship, each intern shall submit a detailed report on the work carried out and. if required, make a presentation on it. 
Selection Procedure:Selection of interns will be done on basis of assessment of candidates through a personal interview and marks scored in the graduation.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph.
Curriculum Vitae.
Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/Driving License/Pass Port/Voting Card).
500-word write-up “Reason for Joining as Intern in DOWR, RD & GR.
Pan Card.
Bank Passbook.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from his/her respective college/university.
Mata Shabri Mahila Sashktikaran Yojana
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Mata Shabri Mahila Sashktikaran Yojana" scheme aims to provide subsidies to purchase LPG gas connections and stoves, thereby reducing their dependence on firewood for cooking & improving the quality of life of women from scheduled caste families living below the poverty line (BPL).

Benefits:
**Subsidy:**  The maximum subsidy amount is ₹1,300/-.
**Note:** The subsidy covers 50% of the total cost of purchasing an LPG connection and stove.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a woman.
1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
1. The applicant should belong to a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe family. 
1. The applicant&#39;s family income should not exceed ₹35,000/-. 

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form "Form-1". 
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 Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Child Development Project 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:
Passport-size Photograph.
Caste Certificate.
BPL Certificate.
Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
Bank Passbook.
Maternity Assistance for the Construction Worker
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides maternity benefits in the form of financial assistance to the eligible  registered women members of the board.

Benefits:
- ₹10,000/- is provided to the registered women members.

**Note:** The benefit shall not be allowed more than twice.

Eligibility:
&gt; **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**

  - The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

&gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**

  - Registered women member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - Women should be pregnant.
  - The applicant shall be eligible to avail the benefits only for their first 2 children.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.
Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to download the application form for the concerned welfare scheme and submit the form along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him in the District Labour Office (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.
Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
Application form for the Maternity Assistance: Form XLI (Refer Page No: 167).
Helpdesk:For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:-
70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)
90643-89842 (East)
90028-33969 (Pakyong)
96098-63959 (South)
95477-16798 (West)
96359-98441 (North)
Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Photographs of the concerned worker.
Attested copy of Proof of Age.
Attested copy of Address Proof.
Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:
Letter from concerned organization/establishment.
Identity Card.
Birth Certificate of Child.
Family photo.
Maternity Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance to female workers and the wives of workers to cover expenses incurred for health check-ups, medicine, nutritious diet, etc., during the maternity period.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹10,000/- is provided to female workers and the wives of workers to cover expenses incurred during the maternity period.

Eligibility:
1. The workers who are working in the organized sector in the state of Gujarat will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The workers should have been working continuously with the Factory/Company/Organization for one year and his/her Labour Welfare Fund should have been deposited in the board.
   1. Application has to be made within 1 (one) year from the date of delivery.
   1. The benefit of this scheme is available to either female workers or the wives of workers for only one delivery.

**Note:** Assistance will not be provided if there is a change in the name of the pregnant woman mentioned in the birth certificate/document and the name of the pregnant woman mentioned in the bank passbook.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details.
Step 05: Enter user details and Password.
Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme.
Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.
Note 01: Applications made with incomplete/wrong details will not be entertained.
Note 02: The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner. The jurisdiction will be Ahmedabad.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size Photograph
2.	A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
3.	Aadhaar Card of Labour
4.	Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
5.	Proof of pregnancy/Medical report
6.	Birth certificate of child
7.	Aadhaar card of the beneficiary
8.	Bonafide certificate
9.	Bank account details/Bank Passbook 
10.	Any other documents as required