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This scheme provides free pre-examination training, boarding, and lodging for Adi Dravidar and Tribal community candidates preparing for All India Service Examinations like IAS, IPS, and IRS.

Benefit: Coaching: Free coaching for All India Service Examinations (IAS, IPS, IRS, etc.). - Boarding: Free boarding and lodging for candidates. Note: Mess Charges ₹1,200/- per month should be paid by the students whose parental income is above ₹1,00,000/- per annum.

The scheme aims to support the education of Scheduled Caste students studying in Classes IX and X. Through this scheme, annual scholarship assistance of up to ₹7,000/- is provided to eligible students.

Benefit: Financial support for SC students studying in Std. IX and X. ₹3,500/- per annum assistance for day scholars. ₹7,000/- per annum assistance for hostellers. Additional 10% allowance for Divyang students. Encourages continuation of education among economically weaker students.

The scheme is to provide financial assistance to students belonging to the Scheduled caste community pursuing Post-Matriculation recognized courses in recognized institutions.

Benefit: Financial assistance is provided to the students. _The scheme is funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Government of Mizoram in 90:10 ratio._

"Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme (Saral Vidya Sahay) for SC and OBC (V to VIII)" was introduced by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to support parents of children belonging to Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes for the education of their wards.

Benefit: As per "Stipend under Saral Vidya Sahay Scheme" ₹325/- per month for 11 months (₹3,575/- per annum) As per "Meritorious Scholarship Scheme" For Classes 5th to 6th: ₹900/- per annum For Classes 7th to 8th: ₹1,000/- per annum

The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes & others is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Benefit: The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance, as follows: Day Scholar:- ₹3,500/- per annum1. Hosteller: - Component 1- ₹7,000/- per annum Component 2- ₹8,000/- per annum (For Class III-X) In addition, a 10% extra allowance shall be given to Divyang (Disabled) students.

The scheme aims to support the education of Scheduled Caste students at the pre-matric stage, reduce dropouts, and improve educational participation. Through this scheme, annual academic allowances are provided to eligible Scheduled Caste students studying in Classes IX and X.

Benefit: Day Scholar: ₹3500 Per Annum1. Hosteller: ₹7000 for Hostellers. Additional benefits for Person with Disability (PwD) studying in private unaided Schools - Divyang (Disabled) students are eligible for an additional allowance equal to 10% of the applicable academic allowance. Disability should be certified under the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 by the designated competent authority.

Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Scheduled Caste students who are studying in Class 1 to 10 in Government/Grant-in-Aid Schools/Private Schools.

Benefit: Assistance Details: Sl. No.StandardBoys/GirlsScholarship Rate (Yearly)1Standard 1 to 5Both₹750/-2Standard 6 to 8Boys₹750/-3Standard 6 to 8Girls₹1000/-4Standard 9 to 10Both₹1000/-

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are studying in Standard 11th and 12th (General Stream) and have obtained 75% or more marks in the 10th Standard for private coaching fees, as per merit prepared at state level up to 100 students.

Benefit: Assistance Details: • Standard 11th: ₹8,000/- per annum as a private tuition fees • Standard 12th: ₹4,000/- per annum as a private tuition fees

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who are studying in Standard 11th and 12th (Science Stream) and have obtained 70% or more marks in the 10th Standard for private coaching.

Benefit: Assistance Details: • 11th Standard: ₹15,000/- per annum as a private tuition fees • 12th Standard: ₹15,000/- per annum as a private tuition fees

Under this scheme, the Corporation provides loans/benefits to individuals from BPL families, whose annual family income does not exceed ₹1,80,000/-, in rural & urban areas. These loans support self-employment activities in fields such as legal profession, Chartered Accountancy, medical practice 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 loan 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 Days 180 Days 180 Days

The "Providing Mini tractor and its sub parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes" is a scheme by the Govt. of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to improve the financial condition of the scheduled castes and Nav-Buddhists Self Help Group.

Benefit: Supply of mini tractors and essential sub-parts, including trolleys and rotators. Each mini tractor, along with its sub-parts, is valued at ₹3,50,000/-. Self Help Groups contribute 10% of the total cost, amounting to ₹35,000/-. The remaining ₹ 3,15,000/- is provided as a subsidy by the government, making it financially accessible for the groups.

"Providing Tin Stalls to Gatai Kamgar" is a social welfare scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift Scheduled Caste individuals engaged in leather footwear production and leather goods preparation.

Benefit: ₹500/- is provided as financial assistance.

The "Rajarshri Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship" is an initiative by the Maharashtra Government, specifically designed to encourage scheduled caste students to pursue higher secondary education. The scholarship aims to enhance the educational standards & competitiveness of students.

Benefit: Scholarship Rate: Class 11th: ₹300/- per month. Class 12th: ₹300/- per month. Duration: Ten months Note: Totaling ₹3,000 per academic year.

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) Scheme for Scheduled Caste is formulated and funded by the Ministry of Social Justice &Empowerment. The scheme is open to candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste and are pursuing higher studies such as regular and full-time M.Phil.and Ph.D.degrees.

Benefit: DURATION OF FELLOWSHIP Name of the Course: M.Phil. Maximum Duration: 2 years or submission of dissertation whichever is earlier Admissibility of JRF: 2 years; Admissibility of SRF: Nil Name of the Course: M.Phil./Ph.D. Maximum Duration: 5 years from the commencement of fellowship or submission of Ph.D. thesis whichever is earlier Admissibility of JRF: 2 years; Admissibility of SRF: Remaining 3 years Name of the Course: Ph.D. Maximum Duration: 5 years or submission of Ph.D. thesis whichever is earlier Admissibility of JRF: 2 years; Admissibility of SRF: Remaining 3 years AMOUNT OF FELLOWSHIP The rate of fellowship for JRF and SRF will be at par with the UGC Fellowship as amended from time to time. Presently these rates are as follows - Fellowship (Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences) @Rs. 25,000/-p.m. initial two years for JRF @Rs.28,000/- p.m. for remaining tenure for SRF Contingency (Humanities & Social Sciences) @Rs.10,000/-p.a. for an initial two years (JRF) @Rs.20,500/-p.a. for remaining tenure (SRF) Contingency (Science, Engg. & Technology) @Rs.12,000/- p.a. initial two-year (JRF) @Rs.25,000/-p.a. for remaining tenure (SRF) Escorts/Reader Assistance (All Subjects) @Rs.2,000/- p.m. in case of physically handicapped & blind candidates. HRA As per Govt. of India norms (All Subjects) HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE Suitable single-seated hostel accommodation may be provided to the candidates in the institutions. In such cases, the fellow is eligible to draw only hostel fees excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. A certificate to this effect is to be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal. HRA is not permissible for those candidates who are staying in Hostel accommodation. In case of non-availability of hostel accommodation, the fellow may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. In such cases, the rent paid by the fellow on actual basis may be reimbursed subject to the ceiling of HRA as per Govt. of India norms. If the fellow makes her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she may be entitled to draw HRA as per the categorization of cities by the Govt. of India. Note: In all the above cases, the fellow will submit a relevant certificate (Annexure-VI) through the concerned University/College/Institute to the identified Agency for settling the claim. MEDICAL No separate /fixed medical assistance is provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the University/Institution/College. LEAVE i. Leave for a maximum period of 30 days in a year in addition to the public holidays that may be taken by the candidate. However, they are not entitled to any other vacation, such as summer, winter, and pooja vacations. ii. Candidates are eligible for maternity/ paternity to leave at full rates of the fellowship as per Govt. of India rules once during the tenure of the award. iii. Academic Leave: The Fellow may be allowed academic leave (without fellowship and other emoluments) for a period not exceeding one year during the tenure of award for academic/teaching assignment /foreign visit in connection with research work. iv. The expenditure on travel cannot be claimed from UGC. The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure. v. If the awardee wishes to apply for any other fellowship/paid assignment/examination conducted by a public body during the tenure of the fellowship, he/ she is not required to obtain NOC from UGC. In case of selection, the candidate would be required to tender their resignation from the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship. Note: All kinds of leave shall be approved by the University/Institute/College.

The scheme aims to promote dairy entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and general category members of cooperative societies by providing financial assistance through subsidies and loans for the purchase of milch cows and buffaloes.

Benefit: The following benefits are provided to members of milk-producing cooperative societies for purchasing cows or buffaloes:: For members of the general category: A grant of 50% and a loan of 40% is approved through the District Cooperative Bank for the establishment of a unit of 2, 3, and 5 dairy animals (including animal purchase, insurance, transportation expenses, cattle shed, milk van, etc.), and the remaining 10% is borne by the beneficiary. The dairy department will provide a grant of ₹80,000 for 2 animals, ₹1,23,250 for 3 animals, and ₹2,03,625 for 5 animals. For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women members (of any caste): For the establishment of units for 2, 3 and 5 dairy animals (covering animal purchase, insurance, transportation, cattle shed including calf, milk van, etc.), a 75% grant and a 25% loan are approved through the District Cooperative Bank. The dairy department will provide funds of ₹1,20,000/- for 2 animals, ₹1,84,875/- for 3 animals, and ₹3,05,438/- for 5 animals. A minimum of 2 animals must be purchased, and taking a loan is mandatory to receive the subsidy.

The scheme "Ramai Awas (Gharkul) Scheme for SC & Nav-Buddha (Urban and Rural)" is a housing scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to raise the standard of living of the Scheduled Caste and Nav-Buddha communities.

Benefit: The benefits vary with the area that the beneficiary resides in - Rural Area: ₹ 1,00,000/- (Beneficiary's share is Nil)- Municipal Area: ₹ 1,50,000/- (Beneficiary's share is 7.5%)- Municipal Corporation: ₹ 2,00,000/- (Beneficiary's share is 10%)

"Rani Durgavati and Shankarshah Puraskar Scheme (Reward Scheme for Meritorious Students)" provides awards ranging from ₹3,000/- to ₹51,000/- to the meritorious students from the Scheduled Tribe community based on their performance in the 10th and 12th board examinations.

Benefit: Awards for Regular Students of 10th Standard Position: 1st, Award: ₹51,000/- Position: 2nd, Award: ₹40,000/- Position: 3rd, Award: ₹30,000/- Position: 4th, Award: ₹15,000/- Position: 5th, Award: ₹10,000/- Position: 6th, Award: ₹10,000/- Awards for Regular Students of 12th Standard Position: 1st, Award: ₹51,000/- Position: 2nd, Award: ₹40,000/- Position: 3rd, Award: ₹30,000/- Position: 4th, Award: ₹20,000/- Position: 5th, Award: ₹15,000/- Position: 6th, Award: ₹10,000/-

Through this scheme, reimbursement of tuition fees and examination fees is facilitated for students who have achieved marks above 75% in the Higher Secondary Course Examination and secured a place in the 'Top 20' Rank. The scheme aims to alleviate the financial burden on eligible students.

Benefit: Reimbursement of Tuition Fees and Examination Fees.

Reimbursement of Membership fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals Scheme is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 80% of the membership/subscription fee is reimbursed, up to ₹25,000/- per financial year (excluding applicable taxes), whichever is less.- Coverage: Applicable for both new memberships and renewals on eligible e-commerce portals.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Castes students pursuing AICTE-approved technical courses. Under this scheme, eligible students receive tuition fee reimbursement and transport facility benefits.

Benefit: Tuition Fee Reimbursement: - The reimbursement covers the actual tuition fee of ₹20,000/- for diploma courses and ₹40,000/- for degree courses, whichever is lower. Transport Facility Reimbursement: - The reimbursement covers the actual amount of state transport facilities (train pass/bus pass).