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Under this scheme, cash awards, certificates, and mementos are provided as a form of encouragement to Scheduled Tribe sportsperson students who secure the top three positions in national and international sports events.

Benefit: Students who have secured top positions at national and international levels are rewarded with the following incentives as a form of encouragement: Cash Prize Certificate of Appreciation Memento

The scheme aims to ensure effective implementation of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989. It provides relief, rehabilitation, and support to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes victims of atrocities and incentives for inter-caste marriages.

Benefit: Financial Assistance Relief and rehabilitation support for atrocity victims (specific amounts vary by state implementation). Incentive amounts for inter-caste marriages ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- depending on the state. Central assistance provided to states on 50:50 basis and 100% assistance to Union Territories. Institutional Support Functioning and strengthening of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Protection Cells. Special Police Stations establishment and operation. Setting up and functioning of exclusive Special Courts for speedy trial. 192 Exclusive Special Courts established across 13 states for faster case resolution. Other Benefits Awareness generation programs. Legal support through specialized court system. Administrative support through dedicated protection cells.

The scheme aims to accord quality and cashless healthcare services to the indigenous people of the state and government employees and reduce out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses during major illness and hospitalization, thereby envisaging universal healthcare for all sections of society.

Benefit: Coverage of up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year. Cashless treatments during hospitalization. Pre-existing diseases are inclusively covered. The scheme encompasses expenses for pre-hospitalization for up to 3 days. Post-hospitalization expenses for up to 10 days are covered. Hospitalization expenses include: Registration Charges, Bed Charges (General Ward), Nursing and Boarding Charges, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Medical Practitioners, Consultants Fees, etc.. Anaesthesia, Blood Transfusion, Oxygen, Operating Theatre (OT) Charges, Cost of Surgical Appliances, etc., Medicines and Drugs, Cost of Prosthetic Devices, Implants, etc., Pathology and Radiology Tests: Radiology to Include but Not Be Limited to X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, etc., Diagnosis and Tests, etc., Food for the Patient. Pre and Post-hospitalization expenses encompass costs incurred for consultation, diagnostic tests, and medicines before the patient's admission to the hospital. Additionally, it covers the cost of diagnostic tests and medicines up to 10 days post-discharge for the same ailment/surgery. All other expenses related to the patient's treatment within the hospital are also covered. NOTE: In the case the applicant has employment with the state government, the insurance program’s benefits are also available to their dependents.

Launched on 02-10-2019, the Chief Minister Help Scheme under the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Madhya Pradesh, provides food distribution and material aid to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries whose family members are not in government service.

Benefit: On Birth of a Child: 50 kg of wheat, rice, and cooking utensils. On the Death of a Family Member: 1 quintal of rice for the following districts: Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur and Umaria. 1 quintal of wheat for the following districts: Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Sheopur.

The scheme offers ₹3,000/- per year for five years to 1000 boys and 1000 girls from SC/ST communities, based on their plus 2 public examination marks, provided they continue their education.

Benefit: Financial Support: ₹3,000/- per year for five consecutive years.

The scheme “Chief Minister’s Paryatan Siksha Yojana” was launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to promote tourism and develop the industry by means of trained individuals.

Benefit: Sponsorship to study and take up courses in the field of tourism. 1. The local youths may enroll in courses such as B.Sc. (Hospitality and Catering) and Diploma/PGD courses (Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Front Office, Housekeeping, Bakery & Confectionaries). 1. 8 students of the State will be sponsored to take up B. Sc. (H&C) for 3 years degree course in a prestigious Institute recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. 1. 25 students of the State will be sponsored to take up a Diploma course for one and half years in five demand-driven categories being offered by the Food Craft Institute, Nagaon, Assam which is affiliated with National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

The "Civil Service Incentive Scheme (Madhya Pradesh)" scheme by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh provides an incentive amount to encourage SC/ST candidates to appear in Civil Services Examinations.

Benefit: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ₹40,000 for passing the preliminary examination. ₹60,000 for passing the main examination. ₹50,000 for getting selected in the interview. State Public Service Commission (MPSC) ₹20,000 for passing the preliminary examination. ₹30,000 for passing the main examination. ₹25,000 for getting selected in the interview.

The scheme is an initiative launched by the Government of Rajasthan to provide free coaching to students from economically weaker sections (EWS) and socially backward communities for various competitive exams such as IAS, RAS, and other government job recruitment exams.

Benefit: Under the scheme, the following are the details of the amounts provided for the preparation of various exams: Sl. No.ExaminationAmountDurationMinimum Qualification1Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSCThrough reputed institutes- ₹75,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 70% marks in class 12Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSCThrough other institutions- ₹50,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 60% marks in class 122RAS or Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination conducted by RPSCThrough reputed institutions – ₹50,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 65% marks in class 12RAS or Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination conducted by RPSCThrough other institutions – ₹40,000/-1 Year1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 55% marks in class 123Sub Inspector examination conducted By RPSC, earlier on Grade Pay of ₹3,600/- and currently on Pay Matrix Level-10 and above other examinations₹20,000/-6 Months1. Studying in final two years of graduation/undergraduate 2. 50% marks in class 124REET Examination₹15,000/-4 Months1. B.Ed/STC 2. 50% marks in class 125Examinations conducted by RSSB such as Patwari, Junior Assistant for previous grade pay ₹2400 and the current above pay level 5 and for previous grade pay ₹3600 and other examinations below pay level 10₹10,000/-4 Months1. Studying in Graduation/12th and RSCIT or Computer Course or O Level/Higher Computer Level Certificate/Diploma 2. 50% marks in class 126Constable Examination₹10,000/-4 Months50% marks in Class 107Entrance Examination of Engineering/MedicalThrough reputed institutes- ₹70,000/- per year2 years (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th)70% marks in Class 10Entrance Examination of Engineering/MedicalThrough other institutions – ₹55,000/- per year2 years (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th)60% marks in Class 108CLAT ExaminationThrough reputed institutes- ₹40,000/- per year1 Year60% marks in Class 10CLAT ExaminationThrough reputed institutes- ₹25,000/- per year1 Year50% marks in Class 109CAFCThrough reputed institutes- ₹40,000/- per year1 year (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th for students of the Commerce subject)60% marks in Class 1010CSEETThrough reputed institutes- ₹25,000/- per year1 year (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th for students of the Commerce subject)60% marks in Class 1011CMFACThrough reputed institutes- ₹25,000/- per year1 year (Studying in Class 11th & 12th and for a period of two years after passing Class 12th for students of the Commerce subject)60% marks in Class 10

Coaching schemes for students belonging to SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes) (non-creamy layer), and minority communities are implemented to provide them with equal opportunities and support in pursuing higher education.

Benefit: The institutions can apply for one or more components of the scheme according to the number of enrolment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Minorities Communities Students. If, the number of students in a particular class is more, additional section(s) may be included. Financial assistance is available for the following items: Non-recurring items: A “one-time” grant up to Rs. 5.0 lakhs for each scheme during the XII Plan period for the following items: Books and Journals Audio-visual and teaching/ learning aid material Computers with Printer Photocopier Generator or Inverter Recurring Items: Rs.7.00 lakhs for universities for each scheme per annum for expenditure on the following items: Honorarium to the Coordinator of the schemes @Rs. 2000/- per month Remuneration to teachers and scholars Part-time staff with computer knowledge (on a contract basis) @ 6,000/- p.m. Part-time Peon/Attendant.@ Rs.1000/- p.m Contingency - Rs 50,000/- per annum Remuneration at the rate of Rs. 300/- per hour per subject to the teachers and Rs.200 /- per hour to postgraduate students/ Research Scholars could be paid for theory classes and Rs.150/-per hour respectively for practicals. Generally, a faculty member should not teach for more than 2 hours a day. However, in exceptional cases where an eminent educationist is invited for a Special lecture, the remuneration @ Rs.500/- per hour and admissible T.A. could be paid with the approval of the Head of the Institution. The payment of remuneration to the participating teachers, PG students, and research scholars may be paid regularly every month without waiting for the pending grant from the UGC. The final amount of grant to be allocated would depend upon the number of schemes, the number of students enrolled for the schemes in the proposal, and the decision of the Committee appointed for serving the applicants for these schemes.

The scheme "Consolidation of Coffee" aims to increase the productivity of the existing coffee holdings by gap filling or rejuvenation, followed by improved cultivation methods such as application of compost, bush management, shade management, pest and disease control, etc.

Benefit: Unit Cost: ₹60,000 per hectare. Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, which is ₹30,000 per hectare. Release of Subsidy The subsidy will be released in two installments: 1st installment: 60% of the unit cost. 2nd installment: 40% of the unit cost. Mode of Payment The Joint Director (Extn.) / Deputy Director (Extn.), after confirming the admissibility of the claim, will release the 1st and 2nd installments of the eligible subsidy amount to the grower's bank account through EFT/RTGS/NEFT.

The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to facilitate afforestation in the Jhum lands and help settle the tribals on a permanent footing.

Benefit: Unit Cost: ₹1,00,000/per hectare. Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, i.e., ₹50,000/per hectare. Release of Subsidy: In two installments 1st installment: 60% of the unit cost 2nd installment: 40% of the unit cost Procedure for Payment of Subsidy to the Grower The Joint Director (Extn.) / Deputy Director (Extn.) after confirming the admissibility of the claim will release the 1st and 2nd installments of the eligible subsidy amount, as the case may be, to the grower's bank account EFT/RTGS/NEFT.

The scheme "Supply of Baby Pulpers" aims to facilitate the improvement of the quality of coffee produced by growers by encouraging them to establish infrastructure for quality enhancement and obtain certification for their coffees, enabling them to earn better returns.

Benefit: Unit Cost: Actual cost of the unit or ₹16,000 per unit, whichever is less. Scale of Subsidy: 75% of the Unit Cost.

The scheme aims to encourage coffee growers to improve quality for higher returns and improve access to high-value specialty markets through the production of eco-certified coffees. It also encourages small growers to form groups/collectives to take up eco-certification.

Benefit: Scale of Subsidy For Organic Certification: 75% of the certification cost spread over 3 years or the Conversion period, whichever is less during the MTF period. For Other Eco-Certifications: 75% of the certification cost for one year during the MTF period. NOTE: This incentive is provided only as backend support for those who obtain certification of their estates. However, in the case of organic certification, the costs incurred towards certification during in-conversion period are also eligible for support.

The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation" aims to improve the productivity and quality of coffee by facilitating the creation of infrastructure for water augmentation for irrigation and wet processing of coffee.

Benefit: Subsidy Details The eligible subsidy for water harvesting structures and sprinkler units is 75% of the unit cost, capped at a maximum ceiling of ₹1,25,000 for all related activities combined. For below-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is based on the lower value between dimension and unit cost applicable to the size of the holding. For above-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is based on the lower value between the actual cost or the unit cost applicable to the below-ground water tank. Subsidy Availability Growers can claim subsidies for water harvesting structures and irrigation equipment either simultaneously or at different times. Unit Cost and Subsidy for Water Harvesting Structures Size of HoldingDimension of Water Harvesting StructureTotal Unit Cost (₹)Subsidy AmountUp to 2 Ha.30' x 30' x 10' (9000 Cft.)₹43,000.0075% of Unit Cost2 Ha to 4 Ha & above43' x 43' x 10' (18490 Cft.)₹89,000.0075% of Unit CostUnit Cost and Subsidy for Sprinkler/Drip Unit Size of HoldingTotal Unit Cost (₹)Subsidy AmountUp to 1.00 Ha. ₹60,000 75% of the Unit Cost1.00 to 2.00 Ha. & above ₹1,20,000 75% of the Unit Cost

Competitive exam Coaching for tribal students scheme was launched in Rajasthan by Tribal Area Development Department in the year 2016-17, under which free coaching to tribal students for competitive examinations through Mankyi Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur is provided.

Benefit: Free coaching to tribal (ST) students.

"Composite Loan Scheme" aims to provide need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and PwDs to help them pursue various income-generating activities. The scheme encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Benefit: Maximum Permissible Loan Amount For the SC category, the need-based loan is up to ₹3,00,000/-. For OBC, Minority and PwD categories, the need-based loan amount is up to ₹1,00,000/-.

The scheme aims to provide free irrigation facilities to farmers in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas through the construction of artesian wells, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefit: Under the scheme, free irrigation facilities will be made available to farmers. - Artesian wells are established in areas dominated by Scheduled Tribes.

This scheme provides free houses to tribals who already possess free house site pattas. The construction of the houses is carried out by government authorities, ensuring shelter for tribal communities.

Benefit: Housing Infrastructure: Free house construction for eligible tribal people.

The scheme aims to provide Scheduled Tribe farmers with free and adequate irrigation by constructing small irrigation projects such as water tanks and pipelines in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas, thereby helping them improve their farming.

Benefit: Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with free irrigation facilities. The following projects are constructed for collective irrigation in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas: - Hauz (Water Storage Tank) - Construction of Pipelines / Water Channels (Gool)

Under this scheme, tribal girl students in Class 11th who travel more than 2 km to reach school and did not receive a bicycle in Class 9th are given a cash amount equivalent to the cost of a bicycle.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a cash amount equal to the cost of the cycle credited directly to the bank account of the applicant.