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The scheme “Fodder Minikits under Schedule Castes Sub Plan” is implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Government of Gujarat to provide an improved variety of fodder seeds to Scheduled Castes beneficiaries for widespread publicity, demonstration, and adaptation by farmers.

Benefit: Under this scheme, the fodder seed minikit of 3 Kg, 7 Kg, or 10 Kg is given to the eligible beneficiary.

The food bill assistance at the rate of ₹1,500/- per month (Up to 10 Months) will be granted to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students admitted in college-affiliated hostels.

Benefit: The food bill assistance @ ₹1,500/- per month (Up to 10 Months) will be granted to the Scheduled Caste (SC) students admitted in college affiliated hostels.

The "Free Bicycle Distribution Scheme" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide financial aid for bicycle purchases to Scheduled Caste (SC) students studying in Class 8th. Each student receives ₹3000 through DBT.

Benefit: Monetary assistance of ₹3000 per student for purchasing bicycles. Note: The amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT. Ensures purchase of new bicycles conforming to ISI/ISO standards.

The scheme was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Haryana, on 1st July, 2008, with the aim of attracting SC students towards higher education. Under this scheme, SC students studying in govt. colleges will receive ₹2,000/- per annum for purchasing books.

Benefit: Eligible students will receive ₹2,000/- per year for purchasing books.

To provide high-quality free coaching to economically disadvantaged Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and eligible beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme for competitive exams in public and private sector employment and admission into professional courses.

Benefit: Stipend - ₹4,000 per month (up to a maximum of 12 months) Interview Incentive - ₹15,000 for students who clear the mains stage of Central/State Civil Services (Class I & II) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) - All financial benefits (stipend & fees) are transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account Course Fee Coverage are as follows: CourseMaximum Total Course Fee in RupeesMinimum and maximum duration of course in monthsCivil Services Exam by UPSC/SPSCs₹75,000/-12 monthsSSC/RRB₹40,000/-6 months - 9 monthsBanking/Insurance/ PSU/CLAT₹50,000/-6 months - 9 monthsJEE/NEET₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsIES₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsCAT /CMAT₹50,000/-6 months - 9 monthsGRE/GMAT/SAT/ IELTS/TOFEL₹35,000/-3 months - 6 monthsCA-CPT/GATE₹75,000/-9 months - 12 monthsCPL Courses₹30,000/-6 months - 9 monthsNDA/CDS₹20,000/-3 months - 4 months

The “Free Cycles to SC girl students studying in Standard IX” scheme is administered by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, free bicycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Stand

Benefit: Under this scheme, free cycles are given to scheduled caste girl students who are studying in Standard IX.

The scheme aims to provide free electricity supply to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers of Madhya Pradesh who have agricultural pumps up to 5 horsepower and landholding up to 1 hectare.

Benefit: Free Electricity Supply: Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe farmers having agricultural pumps up to 5 horsepower and landholding up to 1 hectare receive free electricity.

The "Free Studentship" initiative, administered by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya, is a state-sponsored program aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC categories for their tuition fees and other fee according to prescribed rates.

Benefit: Class 11th - 12th (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,105/-. Class 11th - 12th (Science): ₹1285/- Degree General (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,375/-. Degree Major (Arts & Commerce): ₹1,635/-. Degree General (Science): ₹1,735/-. Degree Major (Science): ₹2,235/-.

The scheme aims to improve the driving skills and employability of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates by providing free, high-quality driving training, thereby reducing road accidents and promoting self-employment opportunities.

Benefit: Under this scheme, training will be provided to vehicle drivers to enhance their driving skills, which will help reduce road accidents and enable them to pursue better self-employment opportunities.

The scheme "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for SC Students" aims to provide additional financial assistance to Scheduled Caste students to supplement their Post Matric Scholarship maintenance allowance. Additional monthly allowances are provided to meet food, travel, and disability-related expenses.

Benefit: Additional Maintenance Allowance For Day Scholars: ₹750 per month For Hostel Residents: ₹1,500 per month Duration: 10 months during the academic year Additional Disability Allowance Amount: ₹750 per month Duration: 10 months during the academic year

The scheme aims to promote cow rearing among eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries, enhancing their livelihood and income generation by providing financial support for cow rearing units.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a milch cow up to the fourth stage of pregnancy is provided. Of the total cost of ₹40,000/-, 90% (₹36,000/-) is borne by the state government, while 10% (₹4,000/-) is to be contributed by the beneficiary.

The scheme aims to provide a grant of ₹50,000/- per daughter to Scheduled Caste families, for a maximum of two daughters, whose total monthly family income from all sources does not exceed ₹4,000/- or who belong to a BPL family, to help cover marriage expenses.

Benefit: Grant Amount: ₹50,000/- per daughter, for the marriage of up to two daughters.

The scheme “Grant of Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste Pregnant & Lactating Women” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance for the well-being of Pregnant and Lactating mothers and their children.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹12,000/- as follows: The pre-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months prior to the month of delivery. The post-natal assistance shall be ₹ 2,000 in cash per month for three months following delivery. The grant of financial assistance is made available only for 2 deliveries.

The scheme “Grant of House Construction Subsidy to Scheduled Caste People” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry. The poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided house construction subsidy.

Benefit: The subsidy amount of ₹4,00,000/- is granted in 3 Instalments as follows: 1st Installment of ₹1,50,000/- on possession of vacant house site. 2nd Installment of ₹1,50,000/-. 3rd Installment of ₹1,00,000/-. The building materials worth ₹1,00,000/- will also be provided. The number of beneficiaries to be covered every year will be completed according to the physical target earmarked in the action Plan.

“Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to motivate the Scheduled Caste people to keep their houses neat and tidy. Incentives are in the form of household articles worth ₹500/-.

Benefit: Incentives worth ₹500/- in the form of household articles.

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste Girls Students to pursue their studies in Primary Education. Because of this assistance, the parents of those students may not lose any income that they would otherwise get by sending their girls to work.

Benefit: The scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates: 1. Under this scheme, ₹1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard i.e. (₹100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year). Note 01: The benefit of this scheme will be available only to bonafide students so long as they continue their studies satisfactorily in the recognized institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Note 02: A student shall be deemed to be continuing her studies satisfactorily if she secures promotion to the next higher class annually.

State Government is granting financial assistance in the form of Grant-in-Aid to a person having no employment under the Government, Public Sector undertaking, or under any local bodies may qualify to receive the grand suffering from fell disease.

Benefit: The grant-in-aid shall be given in cash or by means of a Bank Draft. The grant-in-aid shall be made subject to the availability of found and cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The amount of grant-in-aid shall be limited to the actual cost of treatment and fare as per the cheapest route available subject to the maximum of ₹ 2500/- per head.

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of one-time grants to patients undergoing medical treatment in connection with T.B., Cancer and other malignant diseases. This scheme provides one-time financial assistance to patients belonging to the Tea Tribes community.

Benefit: Under the scheme, such SC / ST patients will be given a one-time, fixed financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand)

Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹2.00 lakhs are provided to Scheduled Caste residents of Haryana for undertaking income-generating activities that help mitigate the greenhouse effect, such as e-rickshaws, compressed air vehicles, solar energy gadgets, polyhouses, and similar eco-friendly ventures.

Benefit: The Corporation, in collaboration with NSFDC, provides a loan for various economic development schemes having a unit cost up to ₹2,00,000/-. The Corporation provides margin money @10% of the project cost. The Corporation (HSFDC) provides a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum amount of subsidy being ₹10,000/- of the total project cost.

Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the SC category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing harvesting tools.

Benefit: The Scheduled Castes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 50% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is less. 1. FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/ Cooperative Society will be eligible for assistance of 75% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,50,000/-, whichever is less. Note: Unit Cost of harvesting tool should be up to ₹2,00,000/-.