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The Government of Jammu And Kashmir started “Ladies Vocational Centres” with the objective is to impart training in various trades i.e. Cutting, Embroidery, Knitting as well as Stenography to the female folk to enable them to start their income-generating units.

Benefit: The training is provided in the trades like Cutting and Tailoring, Leather-work, Machine Embroidery, Stenography, and Croshia work. The stipend @₹100/- per month is given to the candidates under training. The training is also provided under the Cottage Industry Centre in the trade of Carpentry, Leather-work, and Weaving.

A social assistance scheme sponsored by the J&K Govt. for newborn girl children born on or after 01/04/2015. The objective is to arrest the declining female sex ratio. The scheme ensures that the girl child does not become a burden for the parent or guardian at the time of her marriage.

Benefit: Benefits & Features:A recurring deposit account under this scheme shall be opened by the natural or legal guardian of the girl child. A contribution of Rs. 1000/- per month will be made by J&K Government from the birth of the girl child/account opening date for the next 14 years. (A total of Rs. 168000/- only will be contributed by the UT.) No credits other than a monthly contribution of Rs. 1000/- by the J&K Government is to be allowed in Phase I (RD Account) After the maturity of Phase I (recurring deposit account) the account will graduate to Phase II (Cumulative Term Deposit account). No partial drawls or Foreclosure will be allowed under any circumstances during any phase. Maturity benefits under the scheme will be paid to the beneficiary on completion of 21 years of age or 21 years after the first installment or 85 months after the last installment whichever is later by crediting the savings bank account of the girl child. However, the girl child is at liberty to reinvest the amount in any deposit plan of the bank at card rates. The nomination facility will not be applicable in the scheme. In the unfortunate event of the death of the girl child, the account will be closed immediately and the balance amount along with interest accrued will revert to the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh; In the event of the death of the beneficiary, before she attains 21 years of age, the amount in the Recurring Deposit account / Term Deposit account shall be closed before maturity without pre-payment charges. The account opened at a particular branch may not be transferred to any other branch even if the girl child in whose name the account stands shifts to a place other than the city or locality where the account stands. The beneficiary/parent or guardian of the beneficiary shall produce a ‘life certificate of the beneficiary (girl child)’ certified by a gazetted officer or by the principal of the school/ college where she is enrolled before the concerned bank branch after every three years and at the time of maturity. As the scheme is aimed at households having an annual income of less than 75000/- The TDS shall not be deducted as long as the guardian/beneficiary furnishes form 15G/15H every year and has a valid PAN

Ladli Lakshmi Yojana has been started in Madhya Pradesh for Girl Child in 2007.

Benefit: An assurance certificate of ₹1,43,000/- is issued by the government in the name of the girl child. From the time of registration, ₹6,000/- will be deposited in the Madhya Pradesh Ladli Laxmi Yojana Fund for five consecutive years, the total amount of ₹30,000/- will be deposited in the name of the girl child. 1. To girl child taking admission in class 6th: ₹2,000/- To girl child taking admission in class 9th: ₹4,000/- To girl child taking admission in class 11th: ₹6,000/- To girl child taking admission in class 12th: ₹6,000/- An incentive amount of ₹25,000/- in two equal installments in the first and last year of the course after taking admission to a graduate or professional course (course duration minimum two years) after class 12th. Final payment of ₹1,00,000/- on completion of 21 years of age of the girl child, on appearing in class 12th examination and on the marriage of the girl child, after completing the age prescribed by the government.

Launched on 1st January 2006, the “Ladli Social Security Allowance Scheme” is a flagship social-security scheme by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The family receives ₹2,750/- per month for 15 years after either of the two parents completes 45 years of age.

Benefit: ₹2,500/- per month for 15 years, after either of the two parents completes 45 years of age. NOTE 1: The benefit will be paid to the mother. In case the mother is deceased, the benefit will be paid to the father. NOTE 2: After 60 years the scheme will be converted to "Old Age Samman Allowance" scheme.

"Laghu Vyavassay Scheme" is an economic empowerment scheme by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, Govt of Haryana. In this scheme, loans are provided to individuals from Scheduled Castes for self-employment/ income-generating activities.

Benefit: Loan for various economic development schemes having unit cost up to ₹2,00,000/-. Margin Money at 10% of the project cost. Subsidy at 50% of the total project cost, subject to a maximum of ₹10,000/-.

The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the economic status of women in Uttarakhand by empowering them to become financially self-reliant and achieve the status of “Lakhpati Didis.”

Benefit: Under this scheme, to brand and market the products manufactured by self-help groups, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has established 17 Saras Centers, 2 state-level Uttara outlets, 24 Growth Centers, and 7 Millet Bakeries. Additionally, the groups’ products are sold at various Saras Melas, helping to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.

The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to students from Lakshadweep pursuing higher education.

Benefit: Name of the CoursesScholarship AmountPre-degree courses, Post Matric certificate courses, Post Matric Diploma courses, Degree Courses in Arts, Science, commerce, B.Ed., LLB etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 1,800/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,500/-Post Graduate course in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,800/-MBBS, BDS, Engineering Degree, MBA, BVSC, BSC(Agriculture) etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 3,600/-Post Graduate Course in Medicine, Engineering and Veterinary Science, Agriculture etc. and Research Studies like Ph.D.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 3,000/- , Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 9,000/-High school courses or equivalent.₹ 1,200/- per monthPrimary school courses (1 to VIII) ₹ 600/- per monthSecondary school courses (VIII to X)₹ 200/- per monthPlus two students to whom course facilities are available in the island of which the student is native₹ 450/- per monthStudents of Bitra Island studying in Secondary Std. in other Island₹ 450/- per monthStudents of Plus 2 courses who belong to other islands than where the Institutions is situated and staying outside hostel for want of hostel accommodation₹ 750/- per month Students of high school staying outside hostel for want of accommodation in the hostel₹ 600/- per month

Lakshmi Bai Social Security Scheme has been launched by the Bihar government for the widow women of the state.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of Rs. 300/- per month.

The "Lakshmir Bhandar" scheme is a flagship program to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections of society, for the empowerment of women in the age group of 25-60 years, and enrolled in ‘Swasthya Sathi’.

Benefit: For women from Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes households: ₹ 1,200/- per month For women from other category: ₹ 1,000/- per month.

The scheme aims to provide financial support in the form of scholarships to candidates who are permanent residents of Tripura and clear the Civil Service Examination (Prelims/Mains) conducted by UPSC.

Benefit: Part I: Candidate Clears the Civil Services Prelims Exam and Will Be Appearing for the Mains Exam - ₹1,00,000/- (₹70,000/- for coaching centre fee & study material cost­, and ₹30,000/- for travelling cost), extended from the date of publication of result till the date of Mains examination (date of last paper) Part II: Candidate Clears the Mains Exam and is Invited for an Interview by UPSC - ₹20,000/-, extended from the date of publication of results of Mains and the date of interview. Mode of Disbursement - The monthly payment will be done in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode by the Implementing Agency. - The financial support will be given to a candidate once for Part I and once for Part II. - The candidate needs to tell the Implementing Agency about the Main exam date two months before it happens. - If the candidate gets called for an interview, he/she should also inform them before the interview date.

The Lalima Abhiyaan aims to improve the health of children, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age, and focuses on the prevention of anemia and nutrition awareness among adolescent girls.

Benefit: Anemia Prevention: Free iron folic acid tablets are provided to combat anemia among children, adolescent girls, and women.1. Improved Nutrition: Awareness campaigns promote healthy diets and better nutrition practices, especially for adolescent girls and mothers.1. Collaborative Approach: The campaign is supported by multiple departments, including Public Health, AYUSH, and School Education, ensuring wide outreach.1. Mission Mode Operation: The campaign works in a focused, large-scale effort to quickly address anemia and improve health outcomes.

The Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) is pleased to announce its annual internship program for the academic year 2025-26. This program provides a unique opportunity for students and research scholars from BBIN countries (Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh) to gain practical experience in LPAI

Benefit: Certificate of Internship Upon completion of the internship and submission of the report, certificates will be issued to interns by Headquarters, provided the report is countersigned and accepted by the competent authority.

"Land/Built-Up Area Rebate Scheme" by the Dept. of IT, Govt. of Goa. The scheme aims to provide Land / Built-up Area Rebate to the IT Industry in the state of Goa. A one-time rebate for the purchase of Land for creating IT Office Space and for the purchase of Built-Up office space for IT operations.

Benefit: Purchase of Land for creating IT Office Space: A one-time rebate at ₹40,000 per male employee (₹50,000 per female employee) will be provided up to 60% of the cost of the land as determined by the Consideration Amount (value as defined in the Stamp Registration/ Sale Deed). Purchase of Built-Up office space for IT operations: A one-time rebate will be provided up to 20% of the cost of the space as determined by the Consideration Amount (value as defined in the Stamp Registration/ Sale Deed). NOTE 1: The maximum rebate under this provision for land purchased would be ₹1,50,00,000 and for the purchase of Built up space would be ₹1,00,00,000. NOTE 2: A Unit can avail of any one of the above-mentioned rebate options. To avail of this rebate, the Units should have direct employment proportional to the built-up space created at the rate of up to 80 sq ft per employee. Direct employees should have been on the rolls of the unit for a minimum period of 12 months. Based on the number of employees of Goan origin or Goan Graduates, the percentage of incentives under clauses 2.1 and 2.2 above shall be disbursed on a pro-rata basis as under: Upto 30% of employees on rolls of the company: 50% 30% to 60% employees on rolls of the company: 75% More than 60% of employees on the rolls of the company: 100%. For Existing Units, rebates may be claimed on transactions that are made up to 3 years prior to the notification of the policy. For New Units, the rebate may be availed on transactions made post-notification of the policy. Prescribed guarantees would be taken from the sponsors of the project for the rebate. NOTE: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.

The objective of the scheme is to encourage the children of laborers who are enrolled in professional or design courses by providing assistance for purchasing laptops, thereby reducing the financial burden of education.

Benefit: Under the scheme, 50% of the amount or ₹25,000/- whichever is less will be given to the student admitted in a professional or designing course, with consideration to the laptop price limit of ₹50,000/-.

The scheme "Laptop Scheme for Meritorious Students of SC/ST" by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Government of Goa aims to provide laptops to the meritorious students who were born in Goa.

Benefit: Laptop is provided to the meritorious student.

"Laptop Supply Scheme" by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides ₹25,000/- for purchasing a laptop to students who score 80% or more in 12th Standard from a Government Higher Secondary School or a Madhya Pradesh Board (MP Board) affiliated school.

Benefit: An amount of ₹25,000/- is provided for purchasing a laptop.

The scheme aims to equip Class XI students with individual portable computer systems to enhance digital learning, knowledge acquisition, and skill attainment for employment or self-employment. Students receive one entry-level Laptop or Notebook equipped with specific technical requirements.

Benefit: Provision of one (1) entry-level portable computer system (Notebook or Laptop). Details of Equipment The system must be equipped with at least mid-level Processors. The system must include a DVD-ROM Drive. The system must include Wi-Fi connectivity. The system must include multimedia speakers. The system must have a 15-inch or more screen size. The system must have a requisite Preloaded Open Standards Supported Operating System. The operating system must be backed by premium or comprehensive technical support for at least three (3) years from reputed software companies such as Windows Operating System. Disbursement Benefits are derived immediately after the approval of the Government, depending on the availability of funds and after following all codal formalities. The portable computer systems are supplied immediately to the students in various higher secondaries once tenders are decided and supply orders are issued to the various suppliers. Conditions _The applicant must deposit a refundable Registration Fee as decided by the Government._ _The fee, once deposited, is not refunded in any case by the Government._ _The student, parent, or guardian shall give a valid receipt of the portable computer system received to the Education Department._ _This receipt must be submitted after obtaining the portable computer system through the respective Head of the Institute._

The scheme aims to motivate the growers to bring more area under irrigation by constructing water storage structures, rain water harvesting structures and installation of irrigation equipments for increasing the productivity and improving quality of large cardamom.

Benefit: 50 % of cost of equipment subject to a maximum of ₹ 15,000 for General and 75% subject to maximum of ₹ 20,000/- for SC/ST Large cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha

The scheme aims to motivate the growers to bring more area under irrigation by constructing water storage structures, rain water harvesting structures and installation of irrigation equipments for increasing the productivity and improving quality of large cardamom

Benefit: 33.33 % of cost of construction subject to a maximum of ₹18,000 per structure for General and 75% subject to maximum of ₹ 40,000 /- per structure for SC/ST The above assistance will be for a structure of 200 cu. Mt. capacity lined with silpauline sheet. For lesser capacity the assistance will be limited proportionate to the water holding capacity. Large cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha Devices can be for harvesting water from direct rainfall as well as surface run off without blocking the natural flow of water including streams.

The scheme provides interest-free loans to citizens through a cooperative society. The maximum loan amount offered is ₹45,000/-, with zero interest charged.

Benefit: Access to Loan: Loan up to ₹45,000/-. - Interest Rate: No interest.