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The scheme was commenced in the year 1987 with the objective to provide financial assistance to bright Scheduled Castes Students who want to undergo training for commercial pilot license.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a loan of ₹25 lakhs is provided at an interest rate of 4% to the eligible candidates.

The scheme aims to promote self-employment among Scheduled Caste individuals belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana families by providing financial assistance for starting small businesses. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided a loan of upto ₹1,25,000/- at a concessional interest rate.

Benefit: Loan Amount: Up to ₹1,25,000/- Interest Rate_:_ 4% per annum Loan Tenure:__ 60 months (5 years) Guarantors Required:__ Two guarantors State Government Contribution: 100% (no beneficiary share required) Approximate Installment Amount: ₹2,302/- per month (maximum)

The scheme "Long Term-Loan to SC Co-op Spinning Mills under Special Component Plan" was introduced by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to promote the development of spinning mills owned by scheduled caste members.

Benefit: A loan covering 50% of the project cost.

The scheme "Mahila Kisan Yojana" is an economic empowerment scheme by the Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, Government of Haryana. Through this scheme, loans are provided to the women from Scheduled Castes for the betterment of their economic status through self-employment.

Benefit: Loan for various economic development schemes having unit cost up to ₹50,000/-. Margin Money at 10% of the project cost. Subsidy at 50% of the total project cost (max. ₹10,000/-).

The scheme aims to promote self-employment and financial independence among women from the Antyodaya Samaj, especially from Scheduled Castes. Under this scheme, loan up to ₹50,000/- is provided at a concessional interest rate to eligible women for starting small-scale businesses.

Benefit: Loan Amount: ₹50,000/- provided to eligible women for starting micro or small businesses.- Interest Rate: 6% per annum.- State Government Contribution: 95% of the loan amount, i.e., ₹47,500/-, is borne by the state.- Beneficiary Contribution: 5% of the loan amount, i.e., ₹2,500/-.- Possible Monthly Installment Amount: ₹1,445/- per month.- Duration: 36 Months (3 years)

Under the scheme, incentives are provided to couples who participate in group marriages, as well as to the organizing institution. If people adopt the practice of group marriages, they can avoid the unnecessary expenses associated with individual weddings and promote financial growth.

Benefit: Under the scheme, couples participating in group marriages are given an incentive of ₹12,000/- per couple in the name of the bride. 1. For organizing Group Marriage Functions, the organizer/organizing institution will be paid an incentive of ₹3,000/- per couple up to a maximum of ₹75,000/-.

Under this scheme, it provides free hostel, food, and academic facilities to scheduled caste students pursuing post-SSC education.

Benefit: Free Accommodation in Government Hostels. Free Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). Free Educational Facilities such as textbooks and study material.

A scheme had been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh with the aim to provides a 50% subsidy on a balanced ration for pregnant cows or buffalo during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Benefit: Ration: 3 kg of balanced ration per day for a maximum of two animals for three months. 1. Milk production: Milk production increases by 2 liters per day after feeding the ration. 1. Income: If the farmer sells the milk at 30 rupees per liter during the 300-day lactation period, their income may increase by approximately 18,000 rupees per year.

The "Male Pig Distribution Scheme", under the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, provides a grant to beneficiaries from the SC/ST category for purchasing one male pig of an improved breed (Middle White Yorkshire).

Benefit: 90% of the unit cost (purchase price) or a maximum subsidy of ₹3,500/-, whichever is lower (for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) category).

The scheme aims to expand access to quality residential education for scheduled caste students in standards 9 to 12. Through this scheme, eligible SC students receive free boarding, lodging, textbooks, uniforms, meals, and additional support services to enhance academic participation.

Benefit: Free Services Provided: Board and lodging, meals, textbooks, uniforms, and water Study materials, mid‑day meals, and other academic support Ration card, PH identity card, and other entitlements, as applicable

The scheme offers financial assistance to Scheduled Caste individuals who wish to establish cottage industries for self-employment without requiring bank loans. Employment/tool kits are provided to those who seek self-employment opportunities.

Benefit: Under the scheme, tool kits are provided for a total of 28 types of trades/businesses to individuals seeking self-employment opportunities. The list is as follows: Sl. No.Trade NameSl. No.Trade NameSl. No. Trade Name1Handicraft work10Electrical Appliances Repairing19Pickle Maker2Stitching work11Agricultural Blacksmith20Hot, Cold Drinks, Snack Seller3Vehicle Servicing And Repairing12Welding Work21Puncture Kit4Tailoring13Carpentry22Flour Meal5Embroidery14Laundry23Masala Meal6Pottery15Broom Making 24Mobile Repairing7Different Types of Ferries16Milk- Curd Seller25Hair Cutting (Barber Work)8Plumber17Fish Seller269Beauty Parlor18Papad Maker27

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.

The "Marketing Assistance Scheme" aims to empower SC leather artisans by enabling them to market their products through Lidkar Leather Emporia under the Lidkar brand. It helps artisans avoid exploitation by private dealers and provides regular procurement of their products based on demand.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- worth of procurement from each artisan.

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).

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

Under the Micro Credit Finance Scheme, beneficiaries from the Charmkar Community receive financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 at an interest rate of 5% per annum. This assistance includes a subsidy of ₹10,000, with the remaining amount provided as a loan.

Benefit: Financial support ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 to invest in income-generating activities. A low interest rate of 5% per annum, making it easier to repay the loan. ₹10,000 provided as a subsidy to reduce the financial burden.

The scheme is implemented by the National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. Under this scheme, loans are provided to individuals from the SC community for units costing up to ₹1,40,000/- for income-generating activities.

Benefit: Maximum Loan Limit: - NSFDC provides loans up to 90% of the Project Cost with the maximum amount of ₹1.25 lakhs. Rate of Interest: - The NSFDC shall charge interest @ 2.5% from the SCAs/CAs, which in turn, shall charge 6.5% from the Beneficiaries. Repayment Period: - The loan under the Scheme is to be repaid in quarterly instalments within a maximum period of three years from the date of disbursement including 3 months moratorium period.

The scheme aims to promote self-employment for SC individuals. It offers microloans to start small businesses and become economically self-sufficient.

Benefit: Loan Amount: Up to ₹50,000/- (maximum ₹5,00,000/-)- Interest Rate: 6% annually- Loan Tenure: 36 months (3 years)- State Government Share: 95% (₹47,500/-)- Beneficiary Share: 5% (₹2,500/-)- Guarantor: Not required- Possible Installment amount : ₹1,445/- per month.

The scheme aims to generate self-employment opportunities in the food and beverage sector by providing credit to unemployed scheduled caste individuals belonging to Antyodaya families. Under this scheme, loans are provided to the eligible beneficiaries at a concessional interest rate.

Benefit: Loan Amount: Up to ₹6,00,000/- Interest Rate: 6% per annum Contribution: State Government Contribution: 95 % Beneficiary Contribution: 5% Possible Installment Amount: ₹11,020/- per month (for 5 years) ₹ 9,447/- per month (for 6 years) ₹ 8,327/- per month (for 7 years)

Under this scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹85,000/- to ₹8,25,000/- is provided to the members of Scheduled Caste who become victims of atrocity by Non-Scheduled Caste persons for various acts like damage & loss of properties, grievous hurt, temporary/permanent incapacitation, Murder, etc.

Benefit: Under this scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹85,000/- to ₹8,25,000/- is provided to the members of Scheduled Caste who becomes victims of atrocity by Non-Scheduled Caste persons for various acts like damage and loss of properties, grievous hurt, temporary/permanent incapacitation, Murder, death, rape, gang rape, kidnapping, the outrage of modesty, etc. Note: Financial Assistance is provided in the bank accounts of the Victim or Family/Dependent of the Victim.

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.