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"Merit Scholarship: Polytechnic Institutions" is a scholarship scheme by the Technical Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The scheme provides ₹600/- per month to eligible students for pursuing education from recognized polytechnic institutions in Chhattisgarh.

Benefit: (a) For students newly admitted to the first year of the Diploma program: ₹600/- per month. (b) For students admitted to the second year through lateral entry: ₹600/- per month.

The scheme of "Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects" was introduced by ICAR with a view to attracting meritorious undergraduate students to prosecute their studies up to graduation level.

Benefit: The value of the scholarships for undergraduate studies in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering & Home Science) and Animal Science subjects will be ₹ 1,000/- per month per student. The scholarship will be tenable for the full duration of the degree course in the concerned subject.

The government of Maharashtra introduced the scheme of meritorious Scholarships to VJNT and SBC students studying in Secondary Schools. To motivate Backward Class students for education.

Benefit: The students will get ₹ 200/- for 5th to 7th standard per annum. The students will get ₹ 400/- for 8th to 10th standard per annum.

The scheme provides a subsidy of ₹3/- per kilometer operated, 50% reimbursement of the annual insurance premium paid up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-, and assistance of ₹10,00,000/- for replacing buses older than 15 years with new buses having a minimum seating capacity of 27.

Benefit: A subsidy of ₹3/- per kilometer operated shall be provided to eligible bus operators under the scheme. Bus Insurance Subsidy is provided as 50% reimbursement of the annual insurance premium paid up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-. The scheme provides Assistance of ₹10,00,000/- for replacing buses older than 15 years, with new buses having a minimum seating capacity of 27. The operator shall retain full fare revenue collected from the passengers and shall not be required to deposit any fare amount with the Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited. Bus operators participating in the scheme shall be entitled to receive 50% of the revenue generated from advertisements displayed on their buses. Mobilization advance, if required, may be sanctioned up to 60 days of operational subsidy based on the recommendation of Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited. Disbursement Kilometers for Financial assistance will be considered as per the Fare Chart issued along with the stage carriage permit by the Regional Transport Authority. The amount collected through Kadamba Transport Corporation Smart transit Passes and Smart transit cards will be reimbursed to the respective operators as per the guidelines set by Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.

Under the Micro Credit Finance Scheme, beneficiaries from the Charmkar Community receive financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 at an interest rate of 5% per annum. This assistance includes a subsidy of ₹10,000, with the remaining amount provided as a loan.

Benefit: Financial support ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 to invest in income-generating activities. A low interest rate of 5% per annum, making it easier to repay the loan. ₹10,000 provided as a subsidy to reduce the financial burden.

The scheme is implemented by the National Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. Under this scheme, loans are provided to individuals from the SC community for units costing up to ₹1,40,000/- for income-generating activities.

Benefit: Maximum Loan Limit: - NSFDC provides loans up to 90% of the Project Cost with the maximum amount of ₹1.25 lakhs. Rate of Interest: - The NSFDC shall charge interest @ 2.5% from the SCAs/CAs, which in turn, shall charge 6.5% from the Beneficiaries. Repayment Period: - The loan under the Scheme is to be repaid in quarterly instalments within a maximum period of three years from the date of disbursement including 3 months moratorium period.

Under this scheme, loan is provided to Safai Karamchari and their dependents for projects with a maximum cost up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiaries for small and petty trade/business and various income generating activities.

Benefit: Project Cost Ceiling: The Corporation (HSFDC), in collaboration with NSKFDC, provides loans of up to ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary for small and petty trade/business and various self-employment income-generating activities. Margin Money: • The Corporation provides margin money @ 10% of the project cost. Subsidy: The corporation provides a subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum subsidy amount is ₹10,000/-). Note: The subsidy is only provided to the beneficiary below the poverty line. Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC: Upto Amount (₹)Interest % P.A.Penal Interest % P.A.1,00,000/-54 Interest Starts onPenalty Start AfterPrincipal Recovery Starts AfterInstallment Starts AfterInstallment PeriodSame Day30 Days120 Days120 Days 30 Days

The scheme aims to create self-employment for the backwards class men. Through this scheme, low interest rates and financial help are provided to the backwards class men.

Benefit: The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,25,000/-. The interest rate in these schemes is 5 percent per annum. In these schemes, 90 per cent of the unit cost will be provided as a loan, with 90 per cent from the national corporation, 5 per cent from the state government, and 5 per cent from the beneficiary contribution. This loan is to be repaid in 48 equal monthly instalments, including interest.

Micro-loan scheme for Rabari and Bharwad caste entrepreneurs in Gujarat. Provides up to ₹1.25 lakh loan at 5% interest with only 5% beneficiary contribution.

Benefit: Loan assistance up to ₹1.25 lakh for small businesses- Interest rate fixed at 5% per annum 95% loan coverage by the corporation- Only 5% contribution needed from the applicant- Promotes economic independence and small-scale entrepreneurship

The scheme promotes self-employment among Nomadic and Denotified Tribes by offering loan up to ₹1,25,000 at a concessional interest rate to help start small-scale businesses or enterprises.

Benefit: Loan Amount Details: Loan Amount: Up to ₹1,25,000/-.- Interest Rate: 5% per annum. Loan Contribution: 90% will be from the National Corporation, 5% from the State Government, 5% from the beneficiary.- Repayment: The loan amount will have to be repaid in 48 equal monthly installments, including interest.

The scheme aims to economically empower women from Thakor and Koli castes through self-employment opportunities via Self Help Groups (SHGs). Under this scheme, eligible members of SHGs receive a loan up to ₹60,000/- at low interest to start or expand small-scale businesses/enterprises.

Benefit: Loan Amount: Up to ₹60,000/- for eligible small businesses.- Interest Rate: 5% per annum.- Loan Coverage: 95% of the project/business cost is covered; 5% contribution is to be made by the beneficiary.- Repayment Term: 48 equal monthly installments (4 years), including interest.

Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 1 lakh under credit Line-1 & upto Rs. 1.5 lakh under Credit Line-2 is extended to each member of SHG (belong to Minority communities) at interest rate of 7% & 10% respectively. Concession of 2% is extended to women beneficiaries under Credit Line-2.

Benefit: Concessional Credit to the beneficiaries among minority communities.

The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under the scheme, small loans of ₹1,00,000/- are provided to members of SHGs, either directly or through the SHGs, to meet the needs of the poorest among the poor.

Benefit: Under the scheme, small loans of ₹1,00,000/- per beneficiary are provided to members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), either directly or through the SHGs.

The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Backward Classes &d Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam. Under the scheme, small loans of ₹1,50,000/- per beneficiary are provided to members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), either directly or through the SHGs.

Benefit: This scheme provides small loans of ₹1,50,000/- per beneficiary to the members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), either directly or through the SHGs.

The “Micro Nutrient Spray” scheme provides a 50% subsidy or ₹70/- per hectare to eligible farmers, with a focus on ensuring benefits to SC/ST and women farmers.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 50% subsidy or ₹70/- per hectare for micro-nutrient spray.

The scheme aims to promote self-employment for SC individuals. It offers microloans to start small businesses and become economically self-sufficient.

Benefit: Loan Amount: Up to ₹50,000/- (maximum ₹5,00,000/-)- Interest Rate: 6% annually- Loan Tenure: 36 months (3 years)- State Government Share: 95% (₹47,500/-)- Beneficiary Share: 5% (₹2,500/-)- Guarantor: Not required- Possible Installment amount : ₹1,445/- per month.

The Mid Day Meals Scheme is a government initiative that provides free meals to school children to improve their nutritional status and encourage school attendance.

Benefit: Improved nutritional status of children, leading to better physical and cognitive development. Increased school attendance and retention rates among children. Reduction in malnutrition-related health issues among school children. Enhances the concentration and learning abilities of children. Promotes social equality by ensuring equal access to nutritious meals for children from all socio-economic backgrounds. Alleviates the financial burden on families by providing free meals to their children. Creates employment opportunities for local communities through the implementation of the scheme.

The Government of Tamil Nadu has launched the “Migrants Employment Generation Programme (MEGP)” for the Non-Resident Tamils, who returned back to Tamil Nadu due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

Benefit: Under the scheme, the subsidy @ 25% of the project cost will be sanctioned to the beneficiaries subject to a maximum of ₹2.5 lakhs.

The scheme provides 15% subsidy on yarn purchases from NHDC depots to handloom weavers, cooperatives, and NGOs, along with freight reimbursement (1–8.5%). Intended beneficiaries include weavers below the poverty line.

Benefit: Yarn Purchase Subsidy 15% subsidy on yarn bought from NHDC-recognized depots. Freight Reimbursement Non-Silk/Jute Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.75%, North-East: 3.00% Silk Yarn: Plain Area: 1.00%, Hills/Remote: 1.25%, North-East: 1.50% Jute/Jute Blended Yarn: Plain Area: 7.00%, Hills/Remote: 8.00%, North-East: 8.50% _Additional 2.5% depot operating charges._ Disbursement Mode 15% subsidy credited via RTGS/e-payment. Freight reimbursement is processed separately.

The "Millet Development Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat, aims to promote millet cultivation in Gujarat by organizing promotional activities, expos, processing units, demonstrations(seed/input kit ), and taluka-level melas.

Benefit: Name of the ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsMillet Demonstration₹6,000/- per Ha, Maximum up to 1 HaOne time in a Year