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The scheme aims to recognize veteran Khell/Khell-Tiatr artistes who have made significant contributions to this traditional art form. It honors deserving artistes with lifetime achievement awards and cash burse.

Benefit: Cash burse of ₹50,000/- awarded to selected artistes. Prestigious recognition through shawl, memento, and citation. Special honor ceremony held annually on 24th October on the Birth Anniversary of Rosario Rodrigues, 'Promoter of Khell-Tiatr'. Maximum 3 artistes are honored each year. _The selected artistes must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award._

The scheme provides a prestigious annual award consisting of a shawl, memento, citation, and cash purse of ₹50,000/-, with recognition given at a special function held on 24th April every year on the anniversary of the release of the first Konkani film 'Mogacho Anvddo' by late Al-Jerry Braganza.

Benefit: Cash Award: ₹50,000/- as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa. Honorary Items: Shawl, memento, and citation presented to the awardee. Recognition Ceremony: Special function held on 24th April every year on the anniversary of the first Konkani film. _The awardee must be present in person to receive the award at the ceremony._ _The award ceremony attendance is mandatory - no proxy or representative acceptance is allowed._ _Once received, the award cannot be conferred again in the recipient's lifetime across any category._

The scheme aims to recognize and honor tiatr artistes who have contributed immensely for the development of tiatr, its song and music in the past, addressing the need to acknowledge their lifetime dedication to this traditional art form. The scheme provides a comprehensive recognition package.

Benefit: Award Components: Shawl, memento, citation, and cash award as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa Special Recognition Ceremony: Honored at a special function organized on 14th December every year on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Joao Agostinho Fernandes, 'The Father of Tiatr' Annual Limit: Not more than 5 artistes from the field will be conferred with awards every year Exclusivity: Award conferred only once in a lifetime across all categories (Commercial/Non-Commercial Tiatr, Khell, Khell-Tiatr, or Konkani Cinema) _The selected artiste must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award._

The scheme recognizes and honors non-commercial artistes who have contributed immensely for the development of tiatr, its song and music through yearly Tiatr Festivals/Competitions organized by Kala Academy and by organizing tiatrs in villages, as well as artistes who have enriched Konkani Tiatr.

Benefit: The Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award (Non-Commercial) consists of a shawl, a memento, a citation, and a Cash Burse as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa Recognition and honor at a special function on 2nd January on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lucasinho Ribeiro the 'Pioneer of Tiatr' Lifetime achievement recognition for contribution to tiatr field Awards are conferred annually with not more than 5 artistes receiving the award each year. Awards are presented at a special function on 2nd January.

The scheme aims to promote self-reliance among persons with disabilities through grants, term loans, and margin money assistance.

Benefit: Term Loan Scheme: - Project Cost: ₹75,000/- - Grant: 20% or ₹10,000/-, whichever is less - Term Loan: ₹65,000/- at 6% annual interest rate Shop Construction Scheme: - Project Cost: ₹50,000/- - Grant: 20% or ₹10,000/-, whichever is less - Margin Money Loan: ₹40,000/- at 4% annual interest rate, repayable in 60 monthly installments Margin Money Loan Scheme for Bank Supported Loan: - Project Cost: Up to ₹2,00,000/- - Grant: 20%, maximum of ₹10,000/- - Margin Money: 25% of the project cost at 4% annual interest rate, repayable in 36 monthly installments

The scheme aims to promote self-employment among Scheduled Castes. It provides financial aid, including loans, margin money, and grants, for livelihood projects.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: - Project Cost Limit: ₹50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- - Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost - Margin Money: 30% of the project cost (payable with applicable interest over 60 monthly installments) - Grant: Maximum of ₹10,000/- Beneficiary Contribution: - No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/- - 10% contribution for project cost between ₹1,01,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-.

The scheme aims to promote self-employment among Scheduled Tribe individuals through financial support, including loans, margin money, and grants.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: - Project Cost: Between ₹50,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-. - Bank Loan: 60% of the project cost - Margin Money: 30% of the project cost, repayable at 7% annual interest in 60 monthly installments - Grant: Up to ₹50,000/-. Beneficiary Contribution: - No contribution for project cost up to ₹1,00,000/- - 10% contribution for project cost between ₹1,01,000/- and ₹2,00,000/-

Livelihood Support to Marine Fishermen during the Fishing Ban Period scheme under the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha aims to support the livelihood of marine fisher families.

Benefit: Only one member of the affected families shall be assisted with ₹15,000/- annually under the scheme. 1. The amount shall be paid to the beneficiaries between November and March of a financial year in one Installment. 1. The assistance amount shall be released to the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer.

The Livestock Health and Diseases Control (LH&DC) scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India.

Benefit: Improved animal health and productivity: To protect livestock from diseases, which leads to improved animal health and productivity.1. Reduced economic losses: To reduce economic losses to farmers due to livestock diseases.1. Improved food security: To improve food security by ensuring a steady supply of livestock products.1. Increased employment opportunities: To increased employment opportunities in the livestock sector.1. Improved rural livelihood: To improve the livelihoods of rural people who depend on livestock for their income.

The scheme aims to promote self-employment opportunities at the local level by encouraging livestock-based entrepreneurship and reducing the financial burden on beneficiaries through payment of 90% of the bank loan interest by the State Government.

Benefit: For promoting self-employment at the local level, 90% of the interest subsidy on the bank loan taken by the applicant for setting up the following units is borne by the State Government: Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme: 5 cow units 10 cow units 2 buffalo units 5 buffalo units Load Carrier Entrepreneurship Development Scheme: 1 mule unit 2 mule unit Sheep and Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme: Sheep/Goat (5 female + 1 male) Sheep/Goat (10 female + 1 male) Pig Entrepreneurship Development Scheme: Pig (5 female + 1 male) Pig (10 female + 1 male) Poultry Entrepreneurship Development Scheme: Commercial broiler farm for 1,000 birds Small commercial layer farm for 250 birds

The "Living Craft Treasure Award" scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. This is the highest award for handicrafts at the state level was introduced in the year 2013-2014 to craftsperson of eminence who are above the age of 65 years.

Benefit: Cash Prize of ₹1,00,000/-. Thamirapattiram. 8-gram Gold Medal. Certificate.

Department of Justice introduced an Internship Programme for young law students. The purpose is to well acquaint law students in the field of research & referencing work, in various specialized areas of justice delivery, such as Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu etc.

Benefit: Honorarium: The interns may be given an honorarium of ₹ 5,000/- on completion of their internship.- Certificate: On satisfactory completion of the internship, a Certificate of Internship shall be awarded.

The scheme was commenced in the year 1987 with the objective to provide financial assistance to bright Scheduled Castes Students who want to undergo training for commercial pilot license.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a loan of ₹25 lakhs is provided at an interest rate of 4% to the eligible candidates.

The “Pay and Use” Community Toilets Scheme under Swachhta Udyami Yojana by NSKFDC offers concessional loans to Safai Karamcharis and their dependents for setting up public toilet units, promoting sanitation, livelihood, and dignity.

Benefit: Livelihood: Enables Safai Karamcharis to shift from manual scavenging to a respectable, income-generating sanitation business. 1. Collateral-Free, Low-Interest Loan: Offers up to ₹25 lakh without collateral, at just 4% interest (even lower for women and timely repayment). 1. Moratorium period: Six Months in addition to implementation period of six months. 1. Repayment period: 10 Years after implementation period of 180 days and moratorium of 180 days 1. Entrepreneurship Opportunity: Encourages self-employment by allowing beneficiaries to construct and operate public “Pay and Use” toilet units.

The scheme aims to provide education loans to the students from the community of safai karamcharis\manual scavengers & their dependents for pursuing higher education.

Benefit: Educational Loan: Study in India₹10,00,000/-2% 6% (0.5% p.a. rebate for women candidates for study in India) Study in Abroad₹20,00,000/-3% p.a. 7% p.a.(0.5% p.a. rebate for women candidates for study in India) Note: The interest on an education loan (for study in India) is reimbursable under the scheme of Ministry of Education , Government of India to the beneficiaries whose family annual income is upto 4.50 lac per annum. Repayment period: 5 years after the co-termination of the course. However, the interest is payable on a quarterly basis from the disbursement of the loan. Moratorium period: 1 Year Coverage : Education loan may cover the following:- Admission Fees & Tuition Fee. Books, stationery, and other instruments required for the course. Examination Fee. Boarding and lodging expenses. Insurance premium for the policy.

A general term loan scheme by the Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment for Safai Karamchari, Manual Scavengers, and their dependants aged 18 years and above.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: The applicant can avail a term loan for viable income-generating schemes, including sanitation-related activities. The maximum project cost covered under the scheme is ₹15,00,000/-. The General Term Loan can be provided up to a maximum of 90% of the unit Loan AmountInterest Rate Chargeable to SCAInterest Rate Chargeable to BeneficiaryUp to ₹15,00,000/-4.5% per annum9% per annum Promoter’s Contribution: Promoter’s contribution is not insisted upon for projects costing up to ₹2,00,000/-. For projects costing more than ₹2,00,000/-, the minimum promoter’s contribution required from the beneficiary is 5%. The SCA is required to provide a 5% contribution. The remaining 10% share of the unit cost is provided by SCAs through a loan, subsidy, promoter’s contribution, or any other available source of funds. Repayment Period: The repayment period is up to 10 years. The repayment period starts after an implementation period of 4 months and a moratorium period of 6 months. The repayment period is calculated from the date of disbursement of the loan. The repayment period depends on the viability/profitability and repayment capacity of the unit. Mode of Disbursement: Term loans are extended through: State Channelising Agencies (SCAs) Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Nationalised Banks

A sanitary mart is a one-stop-shop for all things for sanitation and hygiene. It is a shopping place where the sanitary needs of the common man could be met. It serves both as a shop and as a service centre.

Benefit: Financial Assistance Quantum of loan: 90% of the total cost with a maximum of ₹15,00,000/-.- Promoters’ Contribution: 10% of the total cost of a Sanitary Mart will be brought in by the beneficiaries- Interest: Interest payable by the beneficiaries shall not exceed 7% p.a. (1% p.a. rebate for women beneficiaries and 0.50% rebate for timely repayments.)- Repayment: Term loans drawn from NSKFDC will be required to be repaid upto 10 years in quarterly installments.- Moratorium: A moratorium period of 6 months in addition to the implementation period of 4 months will be allowed.

The scheme aims to ensure mechanised cleaning and provide related safe and sustainable livelihood opportunities to Safai Karamcharis and liberated Manual Scavengers. The Financial assistance is provided for the procurement and operation of sanitation-related equipment and vehicles for the target.

Benefit: Financial Assistance to Target Group Through Channelising Agencies: BeneficiaryMaximum Project CostRate of Interest to BeneficiaryRepayment PeriodIndividual₹15,00,000 6% per annumUp to 7 yearsSelf-Help Group (SHG) / Joint Responsibility Group (JRG) / Cooperative / Dry Waste Collection Centre₹50,00,0006% per annumUp to 7 years> Conditions Associated with Benefits: Financial assistance is provided through Channelising Agencies. Channelising Agencies are charged 3% per annum by NSKFDC. Beneficiaries are charged 6% per annum. Women beneficiaries receive a 1% rebate. A 0.5% rebate is available for timely repayment. Financial Assistance to Urban Local Bodies: Financial assistance for procurement of sanitation-related equipment and vehicles costing up to ₹75,00,000 per unit. Additional Support: Gap funding through concessional loans for: Municipal Solid Waste Management. Construction of Pay and Use Community/Public Toilets. Waste-to-Compost Units. Waste Collection and Segregation Units. Conditions Associated with Benefits Interest Rate: 7% per annum. Rebate: 1% for timely repayment. Repayment Period: 7 years.

The scheme aims to offer affordable loans of up to ₹25,00,000 at a 4% annual interest rate to tribal students who want to pursue pilot training.

Benefit: Monetary Benefit Loan of up to ₹25,00,000 or the actual cost of training, whichever is lower. Interest Rate 4% per annum. Penalty Interest 2.5% per annum on delayed repayments. Beneficiary Contribution No contribution is required from the applicant. Repayment Terms Repayment begins 1 year after the loan disbursement date. Repayment period is 144 monthly installments (12 years). Includes 10 years for principal repayment and 2 years for interest repayment. Early repayment is permitted.

The scheme aims to support higher education abroad for eligible students from the Educationally Backward Class (EBC). It provides a maximum Foreign Study Loan of ₹15,00,000/- at an annual interest rate of 4% to EBC students.

Benefit: Financial Assistance A maximum Foreign Study Loan of ₹15,00,000/- is provided for higher education abroad. The loan is offered at a simple annual interest rate of 4%. The loan covers costs such as air tickets, registration fees, tuition fees, education fees, hostel fees, books, and other expenses associated with the first year of the course abroad. Disbursement Conditions The full loan amount of ₹15,00,000/- will be disbursed to the student in a single installment. The money will be deposited into the student's bank account after the submission of the original registered mortgage deed. Post-Selection Obligations After the sanction order is received, the student's parent or guardian must obtain the prescribed mortgage deed form from the District Office. The property presented by the student's parent/guardian or the guarantor must be registered as a mortgage in favor of the government. The loan repayment must begin one year after the completion of the student's study. The loan must be repaid in monthly or quarterly installments. The principal loan amount must be fully repaid within a maximum period of 10 years. The interest amount must be fully repaid within a maximum period of 2 years. The student must ensure all required documentation is completed within the prescribed time limit.