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The scheme provides financial assistance to one boy and one girl from the SC/ST community (Hindu Adi Dravidar) in each district who secure the first rank in plus 2 Public Examinations.

Benefit: In first year: ₹2,000/-. - For the succeeding five years: ₹1,500/- per annum.

The scheme aims to increase agricultural productivity and production for SC/ST farmers who cannot afford improved seeds. It provides high-yielding improved seed varieties, up to one hectare, in exchange for existing crop or seed, backed by a 75% subsidy with a maximum limit of ₹1,500/-.

Benefit: Provision of improved seeds of high-yielding varieties of foodgrain crops. 75% subsidy on the actual price of the seed provided in exchange. The maximum limit of the subsidy is ₹1,500/-. Seeds of suitable varieties for the land and area will be provided in equal quantity compared to the seed provided by the farmer. The provision is limited to a maximum area of one hectare. Certified seed will be provided. Conditions _The seeds supplied must be of the improved variety, prioritizing those that are suitable for or prevalent in the area._ _If certified seed is scarce, or depending on the specific crop condition, true form seed may be distributed only with the permission of the Director of Agriculture._ _If the farmer provides seed of a different crop for exchange, the seed given by the farmer must be worth 25% of the actual price of the certified seed of the requested crop._ _The improved seed provided to the farmer will not exceed the requirement for one hectare._ _The seed received from the beneficiary farmer must be sold through auction (Ghosh Vikray) at the local Agricultural Produce Market Committee by a designated committee._ _Cash received as the farmer's share or resulting from the auction of the grain provided by the farmer must be deposited into the Government Treasury by challan under Head 0401 Agriculture Work, Other Deposit - 800 Other Deposit._ _If a farmer who previously received seed is given seed again, it must not be for the same crop or variety provided in prior years._

The scheme aims to enhance the economic status and productivity of SC/ST farmers by providing high-quality Breeder or Certified I grade seeds for seed production. Beneficiaries receive a 75% subsidy on the cost of the seed for up to 1 hectare of land.

Benefit: Provision of Breeder or Certified I Grade Seeds for seed production. A 75% subsidy is provided on the Breeder or Certified Seed. The subsidy is applicable for a maximum area of 1 hectare. The payment of registration fees required by the Seed Certification Agency, including the application fee, registration fee, inspection fee, and sample fee, is covered from the scheme funds. Conditions _The produced seeds must be made available to other Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe farmers under the scheme at a fair price in the subsequent year._ _An agreement (Anubandh) must be executed between the department and the beneficiary through the Seed Production Committee or Farm Superintendent to ensure seed production, marketing (muktjan), and payment according to policy._ _The entire agricultural methodology (Sampuurna Krishi Kaaryamaala) must be adopted for higher production._ _Undesirable plants (Avaanchhaniy Paudhon) must be separated to maintain seed purity._ _The raw seed produced under the program will undergo grading, processing, stacking, and packing at the Government Agricultural Farm or at the processing center of the Seed Corporation or other institutions if facilities are unavailable at the farm._ _The expenditure incurred on grading, processing, stacking, and packing of raw seeds produced at Government Agricultural Farms may be met by the Deputy Director of Agriculture from the scheme funds, provided the prepared seed is used only under the scheme._ _The remaining amount, after deducting the processing expenditure from the prescribed price of the supplied seed, must be deposited in the Government Treasury by challan towards payment to the Government Agricultural Farm._

The scheme aims to enhance the production and economic status of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe small and marginal farmers. It provides Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds for high-yielding food grain crops with a 75% subsidy to registered farmers operating near Government agricultural farms.

Benefit: Provision of Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds of improved varieties of high-yielding food grain crops for seed production. Eligibility for a 75% subsidy on the actual cost of the Foundation or Certified seed up to a maximum area of 1 hectare. Payment for registration (application fee, registration fee, inspection fee, and sample fee) with the Seed Certification Agency will be covered from the scheme budget. Technical training and necessary information will be provided by the Rural Agricultural Extension Officer, Senior Agricultural Development Officer, and Subject Matter Specialist (Sub-Divisional level). Guaranteed procurement of the produced seed by the Seed Production Committee or Farm Superintendent at government-fixed rates. Expenditure related to the grading, processing, stocking, and packing of raw seeds produced on Government agricultural farms can be carried out by the Deputy Director of Agriculture from the scheme budget. Conditions _The farmer must utilize the seed provided for a maximum area of 1 hectare and a minimum area of 0.2 hectares (1/2 acre)._ _The farmer must adopt the complete package of agricultural practices for higher production._ _The farmer must ensure the removal of undesirable plants to maintain seed purity._ _The farmer must sign an agreement with the department through the Seed Production Committee or Farm Superintendent regarding seed production, procurement, and payment according to the policy._ _The farmer must pay the remaining 25% of the seed cost in cash or by providing their own seed._ _If the farmer provides their own seed, the price of that seed will be determined based on the support price._ _The produced Certified Seed must be made available to other Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe farmers under the scheme in the subsequent year._ _The expenditure incurred on processing, grading, stocking, and packing will be deducted from the fixed price of the supplied seed, and the remaining amount must be deposited into the government treasury._

The scheme "Artisan Promotion" by the DSFDC provides artisans with opportunities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions. It offers financial support for participation fees, lodging, boarding, and stipends, benefiting artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities.

Benefit: The Corporation provides opportunities for artisans to participate in fairs and melas organized by different National Apex Corporations. Stipend for Beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes Category Daily Allowance (DA) for Participant: ₹150/- per day DA for Attendant/Spouse: ₹100/- per day Travel Allowance (TA): Actual train fare by sleeper class or bus fare (on production of original tickets) Hotel Accommodation: ₹200/- per day (Male), ₹300/- per day (Female) Luggage/Transportation: ₹500/- Stipend for Beneficiaries from Minority Category DA for Participant: ₹1200/- per day (maximum for boarding & lodging for one person only) TA: Actual train fare by sleeper 2nd class or bus fare (on production of original tickets) one side. Other Backward Class Category: Reimbursement of to and fro 2nd Class journey by train/bus fare against the original tickets to participant and one helper. ₹150/- per day as daily allowance to the participant. Maximum ₹500/- towards freight charges for the luggage. Stipend for Beneficiaries from Safai Karamcharis Category To and Fro 2nd Class train ticket fare/bus for the shortest route & reasonable coolie charges. DA: ₹150/- per day per member. Lodging facility will be provided by the NSKFDC or ₹250/- per day, per member. Local conveyance: ₹100/- per day per member or transport provided by NSKFDC. Stipend for Beneficiaries from Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Category ₹500/- per day (including attendant). To & Fro 2nd Class fare of Train or Bus and maximum ₹6000/-. Boarding & Lodging: ₹500/- per day.

The scheme was introduced by the Government of Karnataka in the 2017-18 budget to encourage private sector industries and companies to provide employment opportunities to persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, ensuring social justice.

Benefit: Reimbursement of ESI and EPF contribution to the employers: The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates, will be reimbursed the ESI and EPF contribution paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of ₹3,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Reimbursement of Stipend paid to the apprentice trainees: The stipend amount under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 paid to the Apprentice Trainees belonging to SC and ST categories, who are undergoing training for a period of One year Normal and Two years Comprehensive Training, will be reimbursed to the employer for a maximum limit of ₹5,000/- per month per candidate and subject to 2/3rd of the total amount paid by them. 1. Reimbursement of salary for appointment after completion of Apprentice Training: If the employer who has given apprentice training to the candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, employs the same candidates in permanent posts, 50% of the salary subject to a maximum limit of ₹7,000/- per month per candidate will be reimbursed to the employer for a period of two year. 1. Reimbursement of salary paid by the employers: The private sector employer, who newly employs SC and ST candidates after 12th June 2024, will be reimbursed the salary paid by them for a period of 2 years, subject to the maximum limit of ₹6,000/- per month per candidate. 1. Skill Development: To organize skill trainings for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes through the Department of Skill Development and encourage them to become self-reliant.

The Punjabi government has established the Punjab Ashirwad Scheme to offer financial support for a girl's marriage.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹51,000/-.

The scheme "Assistance for Cattleshed, Gaman, Water Tank and Bucket" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat, aims to support livestock farmers by offering financial assistance for essential infrastructure such as cattle sheds, gaman, water tanks, and buckets.

Benefit: Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming BenefitsAssistance for Schedule Caste People of Cattleshed, Gaman, Water tank and Bucket (2 Animal) Assistace up to ₹30,000/- for 2 Animals Catlle Shed can be availed after sanction of application and construction of cattle shedonce in a lifetime

The "Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, is designed to help farmers reduce fodder wastage and improve their dairy farming efficiency.

Benefit: Name of Component Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming Benefits Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter scheme under General People, Schedule Caste People and Schedule Tribe People. Assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost or ₹18,000/- whichever is less is given to beneficiary.5 Year

The scheme provides financial assistance to dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste category on purchase of electric powered chaff cutters. By using power driven chaff cutter, dairy farmers can reduce wastage of green &dry fodder which is economically important for their profitable dairy farming.

Benefit: Under the scheme, financial assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost of powered chaff cutter or ₹18,000/-, whichever is less, is given to beneficiaries of Scheduled Caste category. Note: The amount of assistance will be deposited in bank account of the beneficiary.

The scheme aims to support scheduled caste and scheduled tribe individuals whose livelihood depends on traditional arts by providing them with essential musical instruments and costumes.

Benefit: Persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, whose source of income is through their traditional art, and who do not possess musical instruments or costumes, are provided with traditional musical instruments (such as Dhol, Damaun, Masakbeen, Ransingha, Trumpet, Nagada, Shield, Sword, etc.) and costumes free of cost to help them sustain their livelihood. - The instruments are provided only once in a lifetime.

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the Scheduled Castes category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment.

Benefit: The Scheduled Castes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or ₹3,750/-, whichever is less. 1. Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.

The scheme "Assistance of Concentrate Feed After Parturition (Scheduled Caste Category)" provides 150 kg of BIS Type II concentrate feed to Scheduled Caste Category livestock owners after parturition to support cattle health, increase milk production, and enhance calf development.

Benefit: Name of ComponentStandard of assistanceRemarksMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsConcentrate Feed 150 kg BIS type II Concentrate feed per beneficiary100% assistanceEvery year

This scheme provides free BIS type II concentrate feed to pregnant cattle owned by Scheduled Caste Category livestock owners in Gujarat to ensure their good health, boost immunity, prevent metabolic diseases, and enhance milk production.

Benefit: Name of ComponentStandard of assistanceRemarksMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsConcentrate Feed 250 kg BIS type II Concentrate feed per beneficiary100% assistanceEvery year

Through this scheme, the farmers from the Scheduled Caste Category are provided with a grant of 90% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/‐ per tubewell per individual.

Benefit: 90% subsidy towards the installation of suitable Submersible / Centrifugal motor pump sets with accessories, subject to a maximum of ₹60,000/‐ per tubewell per individual. NOTE: The subsidy amount shall be released through the Electronic Clearing System (ECS) if the applicant has undertaken the construction with his/her funds. In case, he/she has availed himself/herself loan from the Nationalized Bank / Co‐operative Bank towards the construction of the tubewell, the subsidy amount shall be remitted to the Bank against the loan account of the beneficiary.

“Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers for Sinking Tubewell" was launched by Dept of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, UT of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers from the SC Category are provided with a grant of 90% subsidy towards the construction of tubewell/filter points per individual.

Benefit: Grant of 90% subsidy to General Farmers towards construction of tubewell/filter point in the Union Territory of Puducherry subject to a maximum of ₹1,80,000 per tubewell/filter point per individual. The total cost incurred towards the construction of the tubewell shall be taken into account for the calculation of the subsidy.

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to enhance fish production and provide employment opportunities to Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals engaged in inland fisheries.

Benefit: Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsFish Seed Rearing₹90/- per 1000 spawn to fry (30% recovery); ₹260/- per 1000 fry to fingerlings (35% recovery); ₹460/- per 1000 spawn to fingerlings (12% recovery); Rearing time: 30, 60, 90 days1 YearFish Seed Stocking100% assistance for fish seed and transportation cost1 YearPrawn Seed Stocking100% assistance for prawn seed and transportation cost for Scheduled Caste lessees1 YearBoat & Net50% assistance for Tin Boat & Net (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-, whichever is less); 50% assistance for F.R.P Boat & Net (₹30,000/- or ₹15,000/-, whichever is less)6 YearsFish Collection & Patrolling BoatFish Collection Boat: ₹5,00,000/- unit cost, 75% assistance (₹3.75 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Four-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹6,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹4.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price); Three-wheel Transport Vehicle: ₹2,00,000/- unit cost, 75% subsidy (₹1.50 lakh/- or 75% of purchase price)Once in a lifetimeScheme for fish sale equipments50% subsidy of total unit purchase cost (₹15,000/- or ₹7,500/-) Includes: Insulated box (₹1,000/-), Box (₹500/-), Renkadi (₹5,000/-), Weighing unit (₹1,000/-)Once in a lifetimeTraining of Scheduled Caste trainees₹1,250/- stipend after 10-day training; ₹125/- per day during trainingOnce in a lifetime

The scheme aims to assist boat nets, which are provided to Scheduled Caste (SC) fishermen and fish farmers, to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to SC individuals involved in inland fisheries.

Benefit: Tin Boat-Net Unit: 50% of unit cost or ₹7,500/- (Boat: ₹5,000/-; Net: ₹2,500/-), whichever is less.1. F.R.P. (Fibre-Reinforced Plastic) Boat-Net Unit: 50% of unit cost or ₹15,000/- (Boat: ₹12,500/-; Net: ₹2,500/-), whichever is less. Conditions/Aspects/Criteria Associated: Benefit amount is calculated based on 50% of the unit cost or the fixed maximum amount mentioned above, whichever is less. Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 6 Years

The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to Scheduled Caste people involved in inland fisheries activities.

Benefit: The unit cost to Scheduled Caste Leaseholders is ₹5,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹3,75,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is less. The Unit cost for a four-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish to a Scheduled Caste lessee is ₹6,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹4,50,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower. The Unit cost for a Three-wheel vehicle for the transport of fish to a Scheduled Caste lessee is ₹2,00,000/-. Assistance is provided at 75% of the unit cost, which is ₹1,50,000/-, or 75% of the purchase price, whichever is lower. Frequency of Disbursement: Assistance is given once in a lifetime for each component.

The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and providing employment to Scheduled Caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.

Benefit: Spawn to Fry: Assistance of ₹90/- per 1,000 nos. Minimum 30% recovery is required. Each beneficiary will be allocated 3,00,000 spawn. The rearing time is 30 days. Fry to Fingerlings: Assistance of ₹260/- per 1,000 nos. Minimum 35% recovery is required. Each beneficiary will be allocated 2,00,000 fry. The rearing time is 60 days. Spawn to Fingerling: Assistance of ₹460/- per 1,000 nos. Minimum 12% recovery is required. Each beneficiary will be allocated 5,00,000 spawn. The rearing time is 90 days. Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit can be reclaimed after a minimum of 1 year.