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The scheme component "Custom Hiring Centre cum Harvester Groups" under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm in the state and reduce dependency on imports by supporting farmers with equipment and facilities.

Benefit: Subsidy for Custom Hiring Centre cum Harvester Groups: ₹25,00,000/- per unit for equipment, tools, training, contingencies, and maintenance.

The scheme component "Drip Irrigation" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm in Gujarat and reduce imports from abroad by providing drip irrigation facilities to farmers under subsidy norms.

Benefit: For Small & Marginal Farmers: 55% subsidy.- For Other Farmers: 45% subsidy.

The scheme component "Establishment of Seed Garden" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase oil palm production in Gujarat and reduce imports by establishing seed gardens through infrastructure support to farmers.

Benefit: For Establishment of New Seed Orchards: ₹80,00,000/- per seed garden. Minimum area requirement is 15 hectares. - Nursery Development Assistance: ₹40,00,000/- per nursery for infrastructure and operational support.

The scheme component "Harvesting Tools" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm and reduce its import by providing subsidies for various harvesting tools to farmers in the state.

Benefit: Cutter: ₹2,500/- per unit.- Wire Mesh: ₹20,000/- per unit.- Motorized Chisel: ₹15,000/- per unit.- Portable Ladder/Polls: ₹5,000/- per unit.- Chaff Cutter: ₹50,000/- per unit.- Tractor Trolley: ₹2,00,000/- per unit.

The scheme component "Nursery" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm in the state and reduce dependence on imports through providing subsidy assistance for setting up nurseries for farmers.

Benefit: Subsidy: ₹40,00,000/- per nursery.- Capacity: 10 hectares for ₹1,00,000 worth of saplings.

The scheme component "Replanting of Old Oil Palm Garden" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to enhance oil palm production and lower dependency on imports by supporting farmers in uprooting and replanting old oil palm gardens.

Benefit: Subsidy: ₹250/- per plant (uprooting, replacing, and digging of new pit).

The scheme component "Maintenance and Input Cost for Intercropping in Oilpalm" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm and reduce imports by providing financial assistance for maintenance and intercropping.

Benefit: First Year: ₹10,500/-. - Second Year: ₹10,500/-. - Third Year: ₹10,500/-. - Fourth Year: ₹10,500/-.

The scheme component "Planting Materials" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase oil palm production in the state and reduce dependency on imports through financial assistance to farmers for procuring planting materials.

Benefit: For Locally Sourced Planting Materials.: ₹20,000/- per hectare - For Imported Plants (including transportation cost): ₹29,000/- per hectare Note: For imported seedlings (along with transportation cost) the assistance will be admissible as per the holding of land held by the farmer.

The Mission was launched with the aim to enhance the edible oilseeds production and oils availability in the country by harnessing Oil Palm area expansion, increasing CPO production and to reduce import burden on edible oils.

Benefit: The scheme targets to provide following benefits: 1) Enhance production and productivity of oilpalm 2) Promotion and extension of improved technologies. 3) Provision of quality planting material 4) Support for nutrient management and pest management 5) Provision of various components for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, Fertigation, harvesting technology, etc.

The scheme aims to promote natural farming practices through capacity building, training, certification, and financial assistance for on-farm input production infrastructure, thereby reducing cultivation costs and increasing farmers' income.

Benefit: Financial Assistance for On-Farm Input Production Infrastructure Financial assistance of ₹15,000/- per hectare is provided. Assistance is released at ₹5,000/- per hectare per year for 3 years. Assistance is provided for creating on-farm natural farming input production infrastructure. Assistance is available only to farmers who adopt and continue natural farming practices. Training and Capacity Building Participation in Farmer Field Schools (FFS) for practical training on natural farming techniques. Training programmes organized by Champion Farmers and Community Resource Persons. Exposure visits to successful natural farming models and farms. Natural Farming Kit Natural Farming Kit provided to participating farmers during Farmer Field School activities. Cost norm of ₹1,200/- per farmer for the kit. Certification Support Registration and certification support under the Natural Farming Recognition System (NFRS). Certification facilitation and verification support provided for cluster members. Market Development Support Support for marketing, branding, exhibitions, haats, melas, and promotion of certified natural farming produce. Promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for aggregation and marketing.

A scholarship scheme by MoSJE for regular, full-time students from Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans; to obtain higher education viz., Master degree or Ph.D courses by studying abroad

Benefit: Annual Maintenance Allowance: For the United States of America (USA) & other countries except for the UK: 15400 US Dollars. For United Kingdom (UK): 9900 Great Britain Pounds1. Contingency Allowance: For the United States of America (USA) & other countries except for the UK: 1500 US Dollars. For United Kingdom (UK): 1100 Great Britain Pounds1. Tuition Fees: Actual as charged1. Visa Fees: Actual Visa Fees in INR1. Medical Insurance Premium: Actual as charged1. Incidental Journey Allowance & Equipment Allowance: 20 US Dollars for each or its equivalent in INR.1. Air Passage: Purchase air tickets (from the nearest Airport to Hometown in India to the nearest place to the educational institution and back to India) from the three authorized travel agents viz. Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL), Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT), Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC). The ticket purchased must be of economy class/shortest route on the date of booking. The choice of the travel agent for booking the ticket is left open to the awardees. No Booking charges/excess baggage/cancellation charges & other add-ons will be reimbursed to awardees. Note: The awardees will claim reimbursement of airfare from their respective Indian Mission abroad after joining the University and providing a joining report from the University. The conditions will be effective from 1st Jan 2022. Return tickets will be booked by Indian Mission abroad as per Clause 11(iii) of the scheme guidelines.

A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for regular, full-time ST students to obtain higher education (post-graduate courses viz. Masters, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral Research) from foreign institutes/universities. The Scheme is implemented through the Indian Embassies.

Benefit: Sl. No.Scholarship ComponentDetails1.Annual Maintenance AllowanceThe Annual maintenance allowance in USD15,400 ($ Fifteen thousand four hundred only) in US/ Pound sterling 9,900 (£ Nine thousand nine hundred only) in United Kingdom for all level courses. For other countries, the USD or equivalent rates would be applicable.2.Annual Contingency and Equipment AllowanceThe Annual Contingency and Equipment Allowance for books/essential apparatus/study tour/typing and binding of thesis etc. will be $ 1532 (US Dollars One thousand five hundred thirty-two only) for the candidates in US and for candidates in United Kingdom, it will be £ 1116 (Pounds sterling One thousand one hundred sixteen only). For other countries, US Dollar or equivalent rates would be applicable.3.Poll TaxActuals shall be paid, wherever applicable.4.Visa FeesActual visa fees in Indian Rupees will be paid.5.Incidental Journey ExpensesIncidental journey expenses up to US Dollars 20 or its equivalent in Indian Rupees are permissible.6.FeesTuition fees and other non-refundable fees which is required to be compulsorily paid by the student for completion of the course, as per actuals.7.Medical Insurance PremiumActuals as charged will be admissible. The Indian Embassy/Mission in the respective country will however examine the reasonableness of medical premium opted/claimed by the student.8.Cost of Air PassageAir passage grant on actual basis from India to the nearest place to the educational institution and back to India, by economy class and shortest route at best available price shall be provided.9.Local TravelSecond class railway fare from the port of disembarkation to the place of study and back; in case of far flung places not connected by rail, bus fare from the place of residence to the nearest railway station, actual charge of crossing by ferry, air fare to the nearest rail-cum-air Station will be permissible.Note: Extension of stay beyond prescribed duration for levels of courses as mentioned above, will be without financial assistance of any kind except the air passage to return to India, if the candidate decides to come back to India on completion of the course.

A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for regular, full-time students with disabilities to obtain higher education viz., Master's degree, or Ph.D. courses from foreign universities, in one of the specified fields of study.

Benefit: Annual Maintenance Allowance: For United States of America (USA) & other countries except UK: $15400 (US Dollars); For United Kingdom (UK): 9900 GBP (Great Britain Pounds)1. Contingency Allowance: For United States of America (USA) & other countries except UK: $1500 (US Dollars); For United Kingdom (UK): 1100 GBP (Great Britain Pounds)1. Equipment Allowance: 1500 INR1. Tuition Fees: Actual as charged1. Visa Fees: Actual Visa Fees in INR1. Poll Tax: Actual as charged1. Medical Insurance Premium: Actual as charged1. Incidental Journey Allowance & Equipment Allowance: 20 US Dollars for each or its equivalent in INR.1. Air Passage: Air passage grant on actual basis from India to the nearest place to the educational institution and back to India, by economy class and shortest route in arrangements with the national carrier, shall be provided.1. Local Travel: Second or Coach Class railway fare from the port of disembarkation to the place of study and back. 1. In case of far-flung places not connected by rail, bus fare(s) from the place of residence to the nearest railway station, actual charge of crossing by ferry, airfare to the nearest rail-cum-air Station and/or second class railway fare by the shortest route to the port of embarkation and back will be permissible. For attending interviews by the candidates at the place decided by the Government of India, the second-class fare/ordinary class bus fare from the city of their place of residence to the city in which the interviews for selection have been decided by the Government of India will be permissible.

The scheme aims to provide old age protection and social security to workers in the unorganized sector. It offers an assured monthly pension of ₹3,000/- after age sixty, with matching government contributions, to benefit small shopkeepers, retail traders, and self-employed persons.

Benefit: Pension Benefit Each eligible subscriber under this scheme shall receive an assured minimum monthly pension of ₹3,000/- after attaining the age of sixty years. The Government of India will make a matching contribution into the subscriber's pension account every month as a subsidy. Family Pension on Death of Beneficiary During the receipt of the pension, if an eligible beneficiary dies, the spouse shall be entitled to receive fifty per cent of the pension received by such beneficiary as a family pension, which is applicable only to the spouse. Provisions for Permanent Disablement Before Age of Sixty If an eligible beneficiary has given regular contributions and becomes permanently disabled before attaining the age of sixty years, the spouse shall be entitled to continue with the scheme by payment of regular contributions. In case of permanent disablement where the spouse does not continue, they can exit the scheme by receiving the share of contribution deposited by the subscriber, with interest as actually earned thereon by the Pension Fund or the savings bank interest rate, whichever is higher. Exit Before Completion of Ten Years In case an eligible beneficiary exits this scheme within a period of less than ten years from the date of joining, the share of contribution by them only will be returned with the savings bank rate of interest payable thereon. Exit After Ten Years but Before Age of Sixty If an eligible beneficiary exits after completion of a period of ten years or more from the date of joining but before the age of sixty years, their share of contribution only shall be returned along with accumulated interest thereon as actually earned by the Pension Fund or the savings bank interest rate, whichever is higher. Death of Beneficiary During the Contribution Period If an eligible beneficiary has given regular contributions and dies due to any cause, the spouse shall be entitled to continue with the scheme by payment of regular contributions. If the spouse does not wish to continue after the beneficiary's death, they can exit by receiving the share of contribution paid by the beneficiary along with accumulated interest, as actually earned by the Pension Fund or at the savings bank interest rate, whichever is higher. Corpus Reversion After Death of Both Beneficiary and Spouse After the death of the beneficiary and his or her spouse, the corpus shall be credited back to the fund.

The “National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)” was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering.

Benefit: The fellows will be entitled to receive the grants as given below: Sl. No.Budget HeadAmount1Fellowship₹55,000/- per month (consolidated) and ₹35,000/- per month for candidates who have submitted the thesis but degree not awarded2Research Grant₹2,00,000/- per annum3Overheads₹1,00,000/- per annumNote 01: Research grants can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel. There is no provision for providing research personnel support under this scheme. The Fellow is expected to undertake the research objectives by himself/herself during the entire duration of the fellowship. Note 02: The fellows are not eligible to receive any other fellowship from any Government or Non-Governmental source during the tenure of the fellowship. Note 03: The fellows must seek the consent of SERB if he/she intends to be away from the implementing institute (except for field work related to the project) continuously for a period of more than eight weeks. Leave: SERB PDFs are entitled to leave as per the rules of the host institution. Participation in scientific workshops held in India or abroad will be treated as on duty. Maternity leave as per the Govt. of India instructions issued from time to time would be available to female candidates in all categories.

Through this scheme, fellowships will be provided for pursuing higher studies/ advanced research in renewable energy. The fellowship scheme is directly aligned with the overall requirement of renewable energy, research thrust areas identified by MNRE.

Benefit: CategoryFellowship (₹/month)HRAContingency (₹/annum)DurationJRF₹31,000/-As per the central govt. norms₹20,000/-Per Month2 yearsSRF₹35,000/--do--do-2 yearsPDF/RA₹47,000/- (Level I), ₹49,000/- (Level II), ₹54,000/- (Level III).-do--do-2 yearsM.Tech/M.S ₹12,400/---20-24 months (as per the institute norm)M.Sc (Renewable Energy)₹4,000/---24 months (as per the institute norms) Notes: - Flexible Allocation: The number of fellowships in each category (M.Tech, M.Sc, JRF, SRF, RA) is interchangeable based on the quality of research proposals and industry demand. - Monthly Disbursement: All fellowships are disbursed on a monthly basis directly into the beneficiary's bank account via DBT mode upon receipt of attendance/continuation reports from host institutions.

The "National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme" by MNRE provides internship opportunities to facilitate students pursuing undergraduate/graduate/post-graduate degrees (Engineering, Science, Management, Law, etc) or research scholars enrolled in recognized institutes/universities.

Benefit: Stipend: A stipend amount of ₹15,000/- per month will be provided for physical internships only. - Certificate of Internship: Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship and evaluation of their Report/Paper by the concerned.- Logistic Support: MNRE shall provide them with internet facilities and other necessities as deemed fit by the concerned Heads for physical internship. Notes: Interns will be required to have their own Laptops. They shall also make their own lodging and boarding arrangements. For virtual internships, the stipend will not be provided.

The scheme provides a fixed monthly income to investors through periodic interest payments on a one-time deposit made at the time of account opening.

Benefit: Deposit Limits Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000 and thereafter in multiples of ₹1,000. Maximum Deposit in Single Account: ₹4,50,000. Maximum Deposit in Minor Account/Account opened by Guardian: ₹4,50,000. Maximum Deposit in Joint Account: ₹9,00,000. Interest Interest Rate: 7.6% per annum (as specified in the 2019 notification; subject to revision by the Government from time to time). Interest is payable monthly from the date of deposit. Unclaimed monthly interest does not earn additional interest. Maturity The account matures after 5 years from the date of opening. On maturity, the deposited amount along with eligible interest is payable to the account holder upon submission of the prescribed application. Premature Closure Premature closure is allowed after completion of one year from the date of account opening: Closure before completion of 3 years: Deduction of 2% of the principal deposit. Closure after 3 years but before maturity: Deduction of 1% of the principal deposit. Death of Account Holder In the event of the account holder's death before maturity, the account may be closed and the deposit refunded along with interest up to the month preceding the month of refund, as per applicable rules.

The scheme “National Savings Certificates (VIII-Issue) Scheme” was launched by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India to promote a culture of long-term savings among individuals.

Benefit: National Savings Certificates offer an attractive interest rate of 7.7% compounded annually but payable at maturity. 1. No maximum deposit limit. 1. Account matures in 5 years. 1. Loan facility available by pledging with the banks.

The objective of the National Savings Recurring Deposit (RD) scheme is to encourage people to save small amounts regularly every month and build savings with safe returns at 6.7% per annum.

Benefit: Encourages regular savings by allowing small monthly deposits starting from ₹100. Provides safe and guaranteed returns at 6.7% per annum with no maximum deposit limit. Loan [Please See Para 14](https://www.indiapost.gov.in/documents/offerings/schemesandservices/posb/NationalSavingsRecurringDepositScheme2019English.pdf) Depositor may avail loan facility up to 50% of the deposits made in the accounts after the account has been in operation for at least one year and twelve-monthly deposits have been made in the account Loan can be repaid in one lump-sum or in equal monthly instalments. Simple interest at the rate of 2% points over and above the interest rate applicable to the account of the loan shall be payable as per provisions given under the scheme rules. In case loan is not repaid till the closure of the account, outstanding amount due shall be recovered from the amount payable on closure of the account.