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The "Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme" aims to enhance educational opportunities and participation among students belonging to backward classes in Jharkhand. It provides financial assistance to reduce dropout rates from classes 1 to 10 and promote equality in education.

Benefit: Financial assistance to cover educational expenses: S.NOClassRate for Hostel (For 10 months)Rate for Daylight (For 10 months)11st to 5th₹1,500/-₹1,500/-26th to 8th₹2,000/-₹2,500/-39th to 10th₹4,500/-₹4,500/- NOTE: Direct transfer of scholarships to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via PFMS. Residential students receive higher scholarship amounts compared to non-residential students. Class 9th and 10th scholarships are funded jointly by the state (40%) and central (60%) governments.

The Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha is awarding "Junior Merit Scholarship" under the Scheme 'e-medhabruti’ to provide financial assistance to the meritorious Higher Secondary School students of Odisha from families whose parental income does not exceed 6.00 lakhs.

Benefit: The students pursuing Class XI & XII in the Higher Secondary Schools of the State will receive a scholarship amount of ₹3000/- per year. The number of scholarships will be awarded to 10,000 students (Boys & Girls in 50:50 ratio).

The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.

Benefit: One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116/- for unmarried SC/ST and minority girls at the time of marriage. 1. One-time financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- for disabled girls, irrespective of caste, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. 1. The amount is directly credited to the bride’s bank account. 1. Only one-time assistance is allowed in a lifetime.

The scheme "Kishori Balika Yojana" by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide vocational, health, and hygiene training to adolescent girls. Through this scheme, training and material assistance are provided to the girls.

Benefit: Each Anganwadi center selects 2 adolescent girls, 1 Anganwadi worker, and 1 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) for a two-day master trainer training at monthly intervals. Master trainers provide vocational, health, and hygiene training at the Gram Panchayat level. A two-day master trainer training program is provided at monthly intervals.

The scheme aims to provide marriage-related financial aid of ₹12,000 per daughter (up to two daughters per family) to socially and educationally backward classes and economically backward class families.

Benefit: Monetary Assistance: ₹12,000 is provided for the marriage of a daughter. NOTE: If the marriage occurred before April 1, 2021, assistance of ₹10,000 is provided.

The scheme aims to support higher education abroad for eligible students from the Educationally Backward Class (EBC). It provides a maximum Foreign Study Loan of ₹15,00,000/- at an annual interest rate of 4% to EBC students.

Benefit: Financial Assistance A maximum Foreign Study Loan of ₹15,00,000/- is provided for higher education abroad. The loan is offered at a simple annual interest rate of 4%. The loan covers costs such as air tickets, registration fees, tuition fees, education fees, hostel fees, books, and other expenses associated with the first year of the course abroad. Disbursement Conditions The full loan amount of ₹15,00,000/- will be disbursed to the student in a single installment. The money will be deposited into the student's bank account after the submission of the original registered mortgage deed. Post-Selection Obligations After the sanction order is received, the student's parent or guardian must obtain the prescribed mortgage deed form from the District Office. The property presented by the student's parent/guardian or the guarantor must be registered as a mortgage in favor of the government. The loan repayment must begin one year after the completion of the student's study. The loan must be repaid in monthly or quarterly installments. The principal loan amount must be fully repaid within a maximum period of 10 years. The interest amount must be fully repaid within a maximum period of 2 years. The student must ensure all required documentation is completed within the prescribed time limit.

"M.P. Professional Talent Examination Award Scheme" aims to recognize and reward backward-class students who excel in professional entrance examinations. Monetary awards are provided to backward-class students who secure the top three positions in entrance examinations like PET, PPT, and MCA.

Benefit: Prize Money First Position: ₹1,00,000/- Second Position: ₹50,000/- Third Position: ₹25,000/-

The scheme “Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Overseas Vidya Nidhi” was launched by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Telangana for meritorious students belonging to Backward Classes & Economically Backward Classes to pursue Higher Studies in foreign universities.

Benefit: Fees: Fees shall be payable in two installments as follows: Instalment-I: An amount of ₹10.00 Lakhs shall be payable to the Institution/students upon production of the landing permit /I-94 card (Immigration Card)/VISA Stamping/Boarding pass. Instalment-II: An amount of ₹10.00 Lakhs shall be payable to the Institution/students upon production of the 1st Semester results. Sanction Proceedings specifying the amount of ₹20.00 Lakhs will be issued to the individual towards fees and living expenses by way of a grant subject to his/her joining into the Course to the Candidates selected by the Selection Committee. The sanction proceedings can be used by the Candidates to obtain a Visa from the respective Embassy. The Student shall be eligible for an educational loan of ₹10.00 lakhs from any Nationalized bank at prevailing rates of interest. The awardees are permitted to supplement their prescribed allowances by undertaking Research/Teaching Assistance ship. One-way cheap ticket (Lower fare) by economy class through the shortest route shall be payable upon production of valid visa and admission particulars. The total visa fees shall be reimbursed to the student upon production of a valid visa and production of receipts.

This scheme, implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam, provides loans up to ₹1,25,000/- per beneficiary exclusively to women entrepreneurs of the target group, either directly or through self-help groups.

Benefit: Under this scheme, Nigam provides loans up to ₹1,25,000/- per beneficiary only to women entrepreneurs of the target group either directly or through Self-Help Groups.

The scheme aims to create self-employment for women from the backward classes. Through this scheme, low-interest rate loans are provided to female beneficiaries.

Benefit: The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,25,000/-. The interest rate on these schemes will be 4% per annum. In these schemes, 95% of the unit cost will be provided as a loan, where 95% will be contributed by the National Corporation and 5% by the State Government. This loan is to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments, including interest.

The "Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme" provides financial assistance to deserving Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Class students for pursuing postgraduate education in top-ranked universities abroad.

Benefit: Provides financial assistance to students to pursue higher studies abroad. Covers tuition fees for selected postgraduate programs up to £94,000/- per year. Monthly living allowance for students based on their location (London or other regions). Return airfare in the economy class for travel between India and the UK. Additional grants for thesis submission, exams, and related expenses. Encourages representation of women by reserving 30% of the seats for female applicants.

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

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

The scheme aims to create self-employment for the backwards class men. Through this scheme, low interest rates and financial help are provided to the backwards class men.

Benefit: The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,25,000/-. The interest rate in these schemes is 5 percent per annum. In these schemes, 90 per cent of the unit cost will be provided as a loan, with 90 per cent from the national corporation, 5 per cent from the state government, and 5 per cent from the beneficiary contribution. This loan is to be repaid in 48 equal monthly instalments, including interest.

Micro-loan scheme for Rabari and Bharwad caste entrepreneurs in Gujarat. Provides up to ₹1.25 lakh loan at 5% interest with only 5% beneficiary contribution.

Benefit: Loan assistance up to ₹1.25 lakh for small businesses- Interest rate fixed at 5% per annum 95% loan coverage by the corporation- Only 5% contribution needed from the applicant- Promotes economic independence and small-scale entrepreneurship

The scheme aims to provide scholarship support for the education of registered drivers, conductors, and their dependents.

Benefit: The scholarship amount is provided to eligible students for education. The scholarship was provided as per the norms of the concerned department. Categories covered include Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, and the economically weaker general category.

This is a flagship scheme of the Bihar government aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth by providing financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,000/- for setting up businesses.

Benefit: Substantial Financial Support: Up to ₹10,00,000/- for setting up a business (50% of the total financial assistance (up to ₹5,00,000/-) is provided as a non-repayable grant. The remaining 50% (up to ₹5,00,000/-) is offered as an interest-free loan, with a nominal 1% interest under specific sub-schemes.) - Skill Development: Mandatory training sessions are provided to enhance entrepreneurial skills.

The scheme aims to improve employability through free skill training for youth of backward and extremely backward communities.

Benefit: Free Skill Training: Domain Skilling Programs in various sectors like Apparel, Beauty & Wellness, Construction, Electronics, IT-ITES, Retail, etc. Certification: Candidates receive certificates post successful completion of training and assessment. Placement Support: Support for employment or self-employment opportunities after course completion.

The scheme "Mukhyamantri Swasthya Sahayata Yojana" by the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt. of Jharkhand, aims to provide medical financial aid to beneficiaries. It covers illnesses, surgeries, & nutritional support during & after treatment.

Benefit: The grant under the scheme will be given in the following manner: If the beneficiary is an adult, then in this case the grant under the scheme S.NoIllnessCriteriaGrant Amount1Any kind of illness or surgeryIf the duration of treatment in the hospital/clinic is less than 7 days₹3,000/-If the duration of treatment in the hospital/clinic is more than 7 days₹5,000/-2COVID-19If the patient is treated at home₹5,000/-If the patient is treated in a hospital₹10,000/-3Cancer₹25,000/- If the beneficiary is a minor, then in this situation, the grant under the scheme S.NoIllnessCriteriaGrant Amount1Any kind of illness or surgeryIf the duration of treatment in the hospital/clinic is less than 7 days₹1,500/-If the duration of treatment in the hospital/clinic is more than 7 days₹2,500/-2COVID-19If the patient is treated at home₹2,500/-If the patient is treated in a hospital₹5,000/-3Cancer₹15,000/- NOTE: Funds are directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts via PFMS (Public Financial Management System).

This initiative offers free coaching to the students belonging to the backward class (BC) and extremely backward class (EBC) of Bihar, helping them prepare for competitive exams like NET, GATE, JRF, Ph.D., and M.Phil.

Benefit: Free Coaching: Free coaching in the renowned [Career Guidance Centers(Page 26)](https://state.bihar.gov.in/cache/41/Department%20Info/Schemes/varsik2025s.pdf). Note: There is no hostel provision in the centers.

This is a flagship scheme of the Bihar government aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth by providing financial assistance of up to ₹10,00,000/- for setting up businesses.

Benefit: Substantial Financial Support: Receive up to ₹10,00,000/- for setting up a business (50% of the total financial assistance (up to ₹5,00,000/-) is provided as a non-repayable grant. The remaining 50% (up to ₹5,00,000/-) is offered as an interest-free loan, with a nominal 1% interest under specific sub-schemes.) - Skill Development: Mandatory training sessions are provided to enhance entrepreneurial skills.