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The scheme “Him Kukkut Palan Yojna” was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh to provide the subsidy to the entrepreneurs/farmers who are interested and engaged in poultry farming in the state.

Benefit: The government shall be providing funds against Capital Investment in this scheme under a subsidy component as per approved norms on a first come first serve basis as per the availability of budget. For the subsidy on total capital investment, 60% will be the subsidy assistance while a maximum of 40% will be the component to be provided by the beneficiary/banks to the beneficiaries belonging to SC, ST & General Category. Since the beneficiary may not be able to raise 3000 chicks at one go due to constraints, so provision is being kept to provide chicks in installments of 1000 chicks as per requirement. To produce manure of high grade at a minimal cost.

"Home Nursing Scholarship" is a scholarship scheme by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, scholarships are provided to the students from Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Class / Minorities and also to the Students with Disability.

Benefit: COURSE FEES For Certificate Courses of Duration of at Least Six Months: ₹ 3,500/- or Actual Whichever is Less. For Diploma Courses of Duration of One Year or More: ₹ 5,000/-or Actual Whichever is Less. For Degree in Nursing of Duration of Three Years: ₹ 10,000/- or Actual Whichever is Less. For Health Worker Course of Duration of One Year or More: ₹ 3,500/- or Actual Whichever is Less. MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (PER MONTH) For Day Scholars ₹500/- for Scheduled Caste Students ₹300/- for Other Students For Hostellers ₹800/- for Scheduled Caste Students ₹600/- for Other Students ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME AMOUNT _(towards the Expenditure to be incurred on Books, Uniform, Stationery etc)_ ₹ 1,000/- for Certificate Courses of Duration of at Least Six Months ₹ 2,000/- for Diploma Courses of Duration of One Year or More ₹ 3,000/- for Degree in Nursing of Duration of Three Years ₹ 2,000/- for Health Worker Course of Duration of One Year or More

The objective of the scheme is to provide facilities for residential and other facilities such as water, reimbursement of electricity expenditure, scholarship etc. for scheduled caste students of Madhya Pradesh studying in higher institutions located in Delhi.

Benefit: Financial assistance is available for students from Madhya Pradesh who are pursuing higher education at institutions (universities and colleges) in Delhi. The assistance covers the following: - Monthly rent: ₹1,000/- per month - Scholarship: ₹500/- per month - Water and electricity expenses: ₹100/- per month - One-time grant (at the time of admission): ₹2,000/- Note: Payments are made into the bank accounts of the applicants.

A subsidy of Rs. 1,30,000/- is given to persons from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minority Communities, Single Women, or handicapped for the construction of the house.

Benefit: The scheme provides a subsidy of Rs. 1,30,000/- for the construction of a house. Individuals from marginalized sections, including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minority Community, Single Women, or handicapped, can apply for this scheme.Communities This scheme aims to improve the living conditions and overall quality of life of individuals from these sections.

The scheme aims to provide self-employment opportunities and increase income for Scheduled Caste farmers living below the poverty line by promoting hybrid chilli cultivation.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: Under the scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹1,400/- to ₹7,000/- is provided per beneficiary. - Free Distribution of Inputs: Beneficiaries are provided seeds, seed treatment chemicals, organic and chemical fertilizers, and insecticidal medicines free of cost.

The scheme aims to provide Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes candidates for study at Bachelor Degree programme in various branches of Agriculture, viz. B.Sc. (Agri.), B.V.Sc., B.Sc. (Agril. Engg.), B.Sc. (Home Science), B.F.Sc., B.Sc. (Forestry) etc.

Benefit: Value Of Scholarship - The value of the scholarship will be ₹ 1,000/- per month along with a contingent grant of ₹ 750/- per annum for the payment of tuition fees, purchase of books, cost of uniforms, etc. Duration Of Scholarship - The duration of the scholarship will cover the whole of the normal period of the particular degree programme to which the candidate is admitted.

The scheme “Incentive Award to Inter-Caste Married Couples” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to reduce the effect of untouchability and as a step towards bringing about a casteless society.

Benefit: An award with a value of ₹ 50,000/- (₹ 20,000/ - in cash, and ₹ 30,000/- in the form of a National Saving Certificate).

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentives of ₹3.00 lakh for men,₹5.00 lakh for women to the Devadasi's Children who are Married Couples.

Benefit: Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give incentive to the Devadasi's Children's Married Couple. The incentive will be provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1.5 years (18 months) of marriage. The couple who are married on or after 01-04-2018 are eligible for a revised rate of incentive (i.e. 3.00 lakh for men, 5.00 lakh for women)

The "Incentive for Inter Caste Marriage Couple" scheme was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka. The scheme provides incentives to the couple in which one spouse is from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) and the other spouse is non-ST. An incentive of ₹5,50,000/- is provided to the couple.

Benefit: An incentive of ₹5,50,000/- is provided to the married couple, i.e. ₹3,00,000/- for the bride and ₹2,50,000/- for the groom.

The Karnataka Social Welfare Department provides an incentive to promote intra-caste marriages within different sub-castes of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Benefit: Incentive Amount: ₹2,00,000/- if an SC/ST boy or girl marries a person from a different SC/ST sub-caste. ₹1,50,000/- if the couple has availed of the simple marriage grant. Subsidy Disbursement: The incentive is provided in two installments: 50% in cash. 50% as a fixed deposit with a minimum term of 3 years.

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka gives incentives to the remarried widows belonging to SC Community. The incentive amount is ₹ 3 Lakh.

Benefit: If a widow from the Scheduled Caste community remarries a male from another caste, she will receive an incentive of ₹3 lakh. If the beneficiary has already received an incentive under the simple marriage, she will be eligible for ₹2.50 lakh under this scheme.

The Social Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka has launched the Simple Marriage scheme, which offers incentives to couples belonging to the SC community. The scheme aims to promote the idea of simple marriages and provide financial assistance to eligible couples.

Benefit: Financial Incentives: The scheme provides a financial incentive of Rs. 50,000.00 to eligible Simple Married Couples belonging to the SC community. Promotes Simple Marriages: The scheme aims to promote the concept of simple marriages, which can help reduce the financial burden on families and promote equality in society. Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility criteria for the scheme are straightforward, making it easier for eligible couples to apply for and receive the incentive. Encourages Timely Application: The incentive is provided only to those who have submitted applications within 1 year of their marriage, which encourages timely application and provides immediate financial assistance. Documentation Support: The scheme provides a clear list of required documents for application, which helps simplify the application process and provides transparency.

The "Incentive for Encouraging Inter-Caste Marriages" scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra, and funded jointly by the State and Central Government (50:50). The scheme provides financial incentives to support inter-caste marriages.

Benefit: A financial assistance of ₹50,000/- issued as a joint draft in the names of both spouses.

Under this scheme, the Corporation provides loans/benefits to individuals from BPL families, whose annual family income does not exceed ₹1,80,000/-, in both rural & urban areas for various self-employment income-generating activities such as carpentry, leather and leather goods manufacturing, etc.

Benefit: Project Cost Ceiling: - Up to ₹1,50,000 /-. Subsidy: - Subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-) Margin Money: - The Corporation provides margin money @ 10% of the project cost. - Margin money is provided @ 4% interest per annum. - The interest on bank loans is charged by the banks at their lending policies. Bank Loan: - Besides subsidy and margin money, the composite loan i.e. subsidy and margin money, and the balance amount of the bank loan is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries. Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC: Upto Amount (₹)Interest % P.A.Penal Interest % P.A.15,000/- 4 4 Interest Starts onPenalty Start AfterPrincipal Recovery Starts AfterInstallment Starts AfterInstallment PeriodSame Day180 Days360 Days180 Days180 Days

Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste farmers will be provided with quality planting material and other inputs for mushroom cultivation, bamboo stacking in vegetables, and protected cultivation with a subsidy of up to 90%. Additionally, training will be offered on various aspects of these practices.

Benefit: Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste farmers receive 90% subsidy on components like Mushroom Trays, Bamboo Stacking in vegetable crops, Protected Structures (Poly House/Net House/Walk-in-Tunnels), Cultivation of High Value vegetables/ flowers under Protected Structures and other cultivation technologies in Haryana. - Training will be provided on various aspects of horticultural crops cultivation technologies.

"Integrated Hostel Scheme" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides free residential facilities, meals, and basic amenities to SC/ST/OBC students studying in classes 1st to 12th and also to the students pursuing college education.

Benefit: The hostel provides free residential facilities, including accommodation, electricity, water, meals, furniture, bedding, library, coaching, and basic amenities.

Under this scheme, growers are encouraged to adopt systematic replanting of large cardamom using high-yielding, disease-free planting materials. It aims to increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance export competitiveness under the Spices Board of India.

Benefit: 33.33% of cost of cultivation of large cardamom subject to a maximum of ₹ 33,600/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹ 75,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹ 16,800/- and 37,500/-, respectively. Small and marginal growers owing up to 8.00 Ha. The minimum area to be replanted / new planted contiguously under the scheme is 0.10 Ha Maximum area eligibility per grower is 8.00 Ha but at a time i.e., in a financial year a grower can avail subsidy only up to 4.00 Ha as replanting has to be carried out in a phased manner.

The scheme aims to increase vegetable production in all district headquarters and within a 20 km radius of industrial establishments in Madhya Pradesh through integrated vegetable development.

Benefit: For General Category Farmers: Financial assistance of ₹1,500/- per hectare, including ₹1,400/- for hybrid/improved seeds and ₹100/- for seed treatment medicine. - For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Farmers: Financial assistance of ₹2,250/- per hectare, including ₹2,100/- for hybrid/improved seeds and ₹150/- for seed treatment medicine.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to individuals from Scheduled Caste families engaged in fishing activities for the purchase of fishing nets. Under this scheme, a 60% subsidy or up to ₹24,000, on the purchase of fishing nets worth ₹40,000/- will be provided to eligible beneficiaries.

Benefit: Financial Assistance is provided to Fish Farmers under the scheme: Financial assistance of 60% subsidy on the purchase of fishing nets of amounting to ₹40,000/-. The maximum subsidy amount is ₹24,000/-. Note: Subsidy is available only once in two years per beneficiary.

The scheme aims to encourage SC/ST entrepreneurs to establish micro or small-scale service enterprises & to expand, diversify, or modernize their existing units. Under this scheme, a loan amount ranging from a min. of ₹20.00 lakhs to a max. of ₹1,000.00 lakhs is provided at an interest rate of 4%.

Benefit: Loan Amount: - Minimum loan amount under the scheme is ₹20.00 lakhs. - Maximum loan amount under the scheme is ₹1,000.00 lakhs which includes term loan and one time working capital term loan based on the project proposal but working capital term loan is restricted to maximum of ₹50.00 lakhs. However, repetition of working capital term loan sanction is not allowed. - The loan can be availed for establishing new units or expanding / diversifying / modernizing their existing units for more than one occasion, but the aggregate loan extended shall not be more than maximum limit under the scheme. Rate of Interest: - The effective rate of interest is 4% only. Repayment Period: - The repayment period is 8 years including moratorium period in case of loan upto ₹500.00 lakhs and upto 10 years in case of loan above ₹500.00 lakhs but below ₹1,000.00 lakhs.