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The scheme aims to develop selected villages with significant Scheduled Tribe population into model villages by providing basic infrastructure and improving socio-economic conditions.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹20,38,000/- per village for infrastructure gap filling and development activities. - Infrastructure Development: Support for roads, drinking water, sanitation, education, health, and livelihood infrastructure. - Village Development Plan (VDP): Preparation and execution of need-based development plans for selected villages. - Convergence Support: Integration with existing Central and State schemes to maximize development impact. - Awards And Incentives: ₹5,00,000/- per village at State level for best performing villages and ₹10,00,000/- per village at National level for top selected villages.

The scheme aims to achieve integrated development of selected villages primarily through implementation of existing Central and State Government schemes in a convergent manner, ensuring access to quality services and infrastructure development in villages having SC population more than 40%.

Benefit: Gap-filling Fund: ₹20,00,000/- per newly selected village for carrying out infrastructure developmental requirements which cannot be carried out through convergence with other schemes.- Administrative Expenses: ₹1,00,000/- per village for technical resource support, training and capacity building, awareness generation, publicity, and Management Information System development and maintenance.- Additional Round Funding: ₹9,50,000/- per village for Gap-filling component and ₹50,000/- for administrative expenses after completion of 5 years for continuous development.- Convergence Support: Access to 3 to 4 times of Gap-filling funds from existing Central and State Schemes or matching grants from State Governments.- Infrastructure Development: Development of adequate infrastructure necessary for socio-economic development including drinking water, sanitation, education, health, rural roads, housing, electricity facilities.- Capacity Building: Training and orientation programs for Village Level Convergence Committee members and other functionaries. Disbursement Direct transfer to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, then to District Administrations. Released in two installments - First installment (₹80,000/- or ₹40,000/- as applicable) immediately on selection of villages; Second installment (₹20,00,000/- or ₹9,50,000/- as applicable) after Village Development Plan finalization. Administrative expenses released at beginning of financial year; Gap-filling funds released after Village Development Plan approval. Gap-filling funds to be utilized within 2 years from date of release; convergent implementation continues for additional 3 years. Conditions _Villages must maintain Open Defecation Free status and achieve score of 70 or above on monitorable indicators for declaration as Adarsh Gram._ _Village Level Convergence Committee must conduct Need Assessment, data collection, gap analysis and prepare Village Development Plan in online mode._ _Village Development Plan must be approved by Gram Sabha and District Level Convergence Committee._ _State Governments and Union Territory Administrations must ensure convergence of at least 3 to 4 times of Gap-filling funds from other schemes._ _Monthly progress reporting on fulfilling infrastructure and individual needs through prescribed formats._ _Social audit by Gram Sabha at least once a year for transparency and better utilization._ _Real-time updating of progress in centralized Management Information System portal._ _Submission of utilization certificates in prescribed formats as per General Financial Rules 2017._

Launch on 1st April 2016, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) is centre's flagship mission by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). PMAY-G addresses the rural housing shortage and bridges the housing deficit in rural areas

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,20,000 per unit for plain areas; and ₹ 1,30,000 per unit for hilly areas, difficult areas, and IAP districts (Himalayan states, North-Eastern states, and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir). A willing beneficiary can avail of institutional finance (loan) of up to ₹ 70,000 at 3% lower interest rate, to build a permanent house. The maximum principal amount for which subsidy can be sought is ₹ 2,00,000. The minimum size of the house shall be is 25 sq m including a dedicated area for hygienic cooking. In convergence with Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G), the beneficiaries get financial assistance of up to ₹ 12,000 for the construction of toilets. In convergence with MGNREGA, the beneficiary is entitled to employment as unskilled labor (Rural Mason Training) at ₹ 90.95 per day for 95 days. In convergence with Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, one LPG connection per house is provided. Convergence with different government programmes for piped drinking water, electricity connection, clean & efficient cooking fuel, treatment of social and liquid waste, etc. Payments are made electronically directly to bank accounts or post office accounts that are linked to Aadhaar. Note: Beneficiaries are identified using the "Housing Deprivation Parameters" from the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011, further verified by the Gram Sabhas.

The scheme aims to provide pucca houses with basic amenities to eligible rural households in Uttarakhand, ensuring dignified living conditions for economically and socially disadvantaged families.

Benefit: Under this scheme, selected eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance of ₹130,000/- for house construction. Beneficiaries are also provided ₹12,000/- for toilet construction under convergence with MGNREGA/Swajal, along with 95 man-days of labour employment from MGNREGA. After the house is completed, the State Government provides an additional ₹6,000/- for purchasing kitchen utensils as per the Hon’ble Chief Minister’s announcement.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) Scheme was launched on 25th June 2015 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to provide all-weather pucca houses to all eligible urban households across the nation with the vision of ‘Housing for All’.

Benefit: States/UTsBLC & AHPARHISSAssam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry, and DelhiCentral Govt. - ₹2.25 lakh/Unit; State Govt. - Min. ₹0.25 lakh/UnitTechnology Innovation Grant Central Govt. - ₹3,000/sqm per unit State Govt.- ₹2,000/sqm per unit Home Loan Subsidy – up to ₹1.80 lakh (Actual Release) per unit by the Government of India as a Central Sector SchemeAll other UTsCentral Govt. - ₹2.50 lakh/UnitDoDoAll other StatesCentral Govt. - ₹1.5 lakh/Unit; State Govt. - Min. ₹1.00 lakh/UnitDoDo

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible urban families for constructing a pucca house on their own land or for improving their existing kutcha or weak houses.

Benefit: Under the scheme, a grant of ₹2 lakh is provided to approved beneficiaries in installments, based on the progress of housing construction. Of this amount, ₹50,000/- is provided by the State Government and ₹1,50,000/- by the Government of India. - As per Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Announcement No. 458/2022, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) are provided an additional incentive of ₹5,000/- for home decoration upon completion of the house.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in November 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras are opened to make quality generic medicines available to all at affordable prices.

Benefit: The scheme is operated by government agencies as well as private entrepreneurs. Normal Incentive: PMBJKs run by entrepreneurs/Pharmacists/Trusts/Societies & Charitable Organizations linked with PMBI headquarters through PoS software receive incentives. Incentive @ 20% of monthly purchase from PMBI, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 20,000 per month. Disbursed on a 50:50 basis: 10% incentive on purchase (up to Rs. 10,000). 10% incentive for maintaining stock of 200 medicines (up to Rs. 10,000). Special Incentive: One-time grant of Rs. 2 lakh for women entrepreneurs, SC/ST, Divyangjan, ex-servicemen, and entrepreneurs in aspirational districts, Himalayan, island, and North-Eastern regions. ₹1.5 lakh reimbursement for furniture/fixtures. ₹0.5 lakh reimbursement for computer, internet, printer, etc. Affordable Medicines: Prices of Janaushadhi medicines are 50%–80% lower than branded medicines. Quality Assurance: Medicines procured only from WHO-GMP certified suppliers. Testing: Each batch is tested at NABL-accredited laboratories. Margin: Operating agencies receive a 20% margin on MRP (excluding taxes) of each drug. Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkin: Launched on 27 August 2019, Janaushadhi Suvidha Oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins are available at Rs. 1 per pad. Distributed through all Kendras nationwide. Cumulative sales crossed 100 crore pads by March 2026.

The scheme "PM-DAKSH", launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E), aims to empower socially, educationally, and economically marginalized groups like SCs, OBCs, EWS, DNTs, Safai Mitras, and Waste Pickers by enhancing their skills through high-quality training.

Benefit: Key benefits: - Training free of cost for the trainees, 100% grants by Government. - Stipend will be given to trainees during the period of training. - Trained candidates will be provided certification after successful completion of training and assessment. - Trained candidates will be provided placement after assessment and certification. Category of Skilling Programmes: Up-skilling/Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): - Target Group: Up-skilling / Re-skilling under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will only be applicable to SafaiMitras including waster pickers who constitute the bottom of the pyramid. - Curriculum: In respect of Safai Mitras including waste pickers, the curriculum will include the programmes on safe & healthy sanitation practices, occupational practices as per relevant and approved Qualification Packs (QPs). Certification would be aligned with the standard process. - Period of Training: The duration of the training programmes will be of approximately 35 hours keeping in mind the occupational hours of the trainees. - Training Cost: The training cost will be limited to extent of Common Cost Norms (CCN) issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) as applicable from time to time. - Other Expenses: As the trainees are already employed, they will be paid @₹500/- per person to Safai Mitras including Waste Pickers in the form of stipend, for duration of training of Up-skilling and Re-skilling under RPL, towards compensation of their wage loss, during the period of training. Short-Term Courses (focus on wage/self-employment): - Target Group: Most disempowered groups belonging to SC/OBC/EWS/DNT and Sanitation Workers including Waste Pickers and their dependents having aspirations to be employed in sectors having good demand in job market with suitable wage. - Curriculum: The Curriculum of the training programmes will be as per National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)/National Occupational Standard (NOS), issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India in various job roles with focus on wage and self-employment opportunities such as self-employed tailors training, furniture making, food processing, carpet weaving, beautician workers, leather work, latex harvesting, tyre fitting along with financial and digital literacy, etc. Training to be delivered through accredited and affiliated training centres. - Period of Training: The duration of the training programmes will be less than 1200 hours, as stipulated in National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QPs). - Training Cost: The training cost will be as per Common Cost Norms for NSQF job roles or as stipulated by concerned board as applicable and as amended from time to time. - Other Expenses: 1. For non-residential training programmes, the trainees will be paid stipend @ ₹1,500/- per month for SC candidates, ₹1,000/- per month to OBCs/EWSs/DNTs and ₹1,500/- per month to Sanitation Workers including waste pickers and their dependents. 1. For residential training programmes, wherever necessary, the trainees will be provided boarding and lodging and expenses compensated within CCN, for complete duration of the training programmes. No stipend will be separately payable except in case of Safai Mitras, Waste Pickers & their dependents who will be paid ₹500/- per month. Entrepreneurial Development Programmes (EDP): - Implementing Agency: Ministry will approach National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) or any other organisation viz Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for conducting EDP training.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was launched in 2016 with the aim to support farmers by providing an affordable comprehensive risk cover for crops.

Benefit: Affordable Premiums: The maximum premium payable by the farmer will be 2% for the Kharif food and oilseed crops. For rabi food and oilseeds crop, it is 1.5% and for yearly commercial or horticultural crops it will be 5%. The remaining premium is subsidized by the government. For the farmers in North-Eastern States, Jammu, Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, the government also pays the entire premium. Comprehensive Coverage: The scheme covers natural disasters (droughts, floods), pests, and diseases. Post-harvest losses due to local risks like hailstorms and landslides are also included.- Timely Compensation: PMFBY aims to process claims within two months of the harvest to ensure that farmers get the compensation quickly, preventing them from falling into debt traps.- Technology-Driven Implementation: PMFBY integrates advanced technologies like satellite imaging, drones, and mobile apps for precise estimation of crop loss, ensuring accurate claim settlements. RISKS COVERED Yield Losses (Standing Crops): The Government provides this insurance coverage for yield losses that fall under the non-preventable risks, such as Natural Fire and Lightning: Storm, Hailstorm, Tornado etc.: Flood, Inundation and Landslide; Pests/ Diseases, etc.; Drought etc.- Prevented Sowing: Cases may arise where most of the farmers (insured )of notified areas may want to plant or sow. In such cases, they have to bear the expenditure for that cause and are restricted from planting or sowing insured crops because of unfavourable weather conditions. These farmers will then become eligible for the indemnity claims of up to a maximum of 25% of the sum insured.- Post-harvest Losses: The Government provides for post-harvest losses on an individual farm basis. The Government offers coverage of up to 14 days (maximum) from harvesting for crops that are stored in “cut and spread” condition. It means that the Government covers farmers who have put the crops to become sun-baked in the field after harvesting that have been destroyed due to cyclone or cyclonic rains occurred across the country.- Localised Calamities: The Government provides for localised calamities on an individual farm basis. Risks such as loss or damage arising from identified localised hazards, such as hailstorms, landslides, and inundation impacting separated farmlands in the notified area comes under this coverage.

Launched on 29th June 2020, PMFMPE is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the MoFPI, designed to address the challenges faced by the micro enterprises and to tap the potential of groups and cooperatives in supporting the upgradation and formalization of these enterprises.

Benefit: The program has four broad components addressing the needs of the sector: Support to individuals and groups of micro-enterprises. Branding and Marketing support. Support for strengthening of institutions. Setting up a robust project management framework. Support to Individual Micro EnterprisesIndividual micro food processing units would be provided credit-linked capital subsidy @35% of the eligible project cost with a maximum ceiling of ₹ 10,00,000 per unit. The beneficiary contribution should be a minimum of 10% of the project cost with the balance being loaned from the Bank. Support for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)/Producer Cooperatives FPOs and Producer Cooperatives:i) Grant @35% with credit linkage. ii) Training support. iii) Maximum limit of grant in such cases would be as prescribed. Support for Self-Help Groups (SHGs):1. Seed capital: i) Seed capital @ Rs40,000/- per member of SHG for working capital and purchase of small tools would be provided under the scheme; ii) Priority would be given to SHGs involved in ODOP produce in giving seed capital; iii) All the members of an SHG may not be involved in food processing. Therefore, seed capital would be provided at the federation level of SHGs; iv) This would be given as a grant to the SHG federation by SNA/ SRLM. SHG federation would provide this amount as a loan to the members of SHGs to be repaid to the SHG. Support to individual SHG members as a single unit of the food processing industry with credit linked grant @35% with a maximum amount being Rs 10 lakh. Support for capital investment at the federation of SHG level, with credit linked grant @35%. The maximum limit of funding in such cases would be as prescribed. Training & Handholding Support to SHGs: For support to SHGs, a large number of trained resource persons are available with State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs). These local resource persons of SRLM having expertise in agro-produce would be utilized for training, upgradation of units, DPR preparation, handholding support, etc. Support for Common Infrastructure:The following common infrastructure would be funded under the Scheme: i) Premises for assaying of agriculture produce, sorting, grading, warehouse, and cold storage at the farm gate; ii) Common processing facility for processing of ODOP produce; iii) Incubation Centre should involve one or more product lines, which could be utilized by smaller units on a hire basis for the processing of their produce. The incubation Centre may partly be used for training purposes. It should be run on a commercial basis. Branding and Marketing Support:i) Training relating to marketing to be fully funded under the scheme; ii) Developing a familiar brand and packaging including standardization to participate in common packaging; iii) Marketing tie up with national and regional retail chains and state-level institutions; iv) Quality control to ensure product quality meets required standards. Convergence Framework: The Food Processing Enterprises would be eligible for benefits under the following Government Schemes: National Rural Livelihood Mission – providing seed capital, training, handholding support, and interest subvention to SHGs. Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) –It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, a part of NRLM, and provides capital and technical support to rural start-ups through training, handholding and support through Community Enterprises Fund (CEF) as a loan-up to ₹ 1,00,000 for individual entrepreneur and ₹ 5,00,000 for group entrepreneurs at 12% interest. Interest Subvention Scheme for incremental credit to MSMEs 2018 – 2% interest subvention on the outstanding balance. Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) for a collateral-free loan up to ₹ 2,00,00,000. PM MUDRA Yojana for a loan up to ₹ 10,00,000. A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE). Scheme for Fund for Regeneration of Rural Industry (SFURTI). Public Procurement Policy for MSEs. Benefits available under various other Schemes of MoFPI such as Backward & Forward Linkages, Agricultural Production Cluster, Cold Chain, etc. would be used to provide support to clusters/groups. Support from PMKVY and NRLM for skill training for SHGs, if falling within the guidelines would be taken. For shorter duration on-site training, support would be provided from NRLM and the PM FME scheme, tailor-made for such purposes

The scheme aims to ensure food security for the poor. Through this scheme, free foodgrains are provided to eligible ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 2013.

Benefit: Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families receive 35 kilograms of foodgrains per family per month. Priority Household (PHH) beneficiaries receive 5 kilograms of foodgrains per person per month. The foodgrains are provided as rice or wheat, depending on the state, with fortified rice distributed nationwide. Since January 2023, the foodgrains have been provided completely free of cost (at zero cost) to the beneficiaries. Through One Nation One Ration Card, beneficiaries can collect their ration from any fair price shop anywhere in India.

The scheme aims to provide financial protection through insurance cover of ₹50,00,000/- to healthcare workers fighting COVID-19.

Benefit: Insurance Coverage: ₹50,00,000/- provided in case of death or permanent disability due to COVID-19.- Risk Coverage: Covers loss of life due to COVID-19; covers accidental death during COVID-19-related duty.

With the objective of providing rural connectivity, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (referred to as PMGSY-I hereinafter) on 25th December 2000 to provide all-weather access to eligible unconnected habitations.

Benefit: The benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) are - All-weather connection to the hamlets that are least or not connected. Overall Development of the country allows for easy movement of goods and vehicles. There are better employment opportunities for those from villages thanks to road connections.

A National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), namely, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by the Prime Minister across the country on 28th August, 2014. It envisages to provide universal banking services for every unbanked adult in the country.

Benefit: Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) Any Indian citizen eligible to open a regular bank account can open a BSBDA. Such an account does not require any minimum balance maintenance. The account holders can use both bank branches, ATMs and Banking Correspondents (BCs) for depositing and withdrawing cash. However, one cannot withdraw cash more than four times a month. Small Account/Chota Khata Under Jan Dhan Yojana, people can open small bank accounts without presenting legal documents. These accounts would be valid normally for a period of twelve months. Thereafter, such accounts would be allowed to a continue for a further period of twelve more months, if the account-holder provides a document showing that he/she has applied for any of the Officially Valid Document, within 12 months of opening the small account. RuPay Debit Card with inbuilt accident insurance Under PMJDY, a free Rupay debit card, with inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs.2 lakhs (Rs 1 lakh for accounts opened before 28.08.2018), is issued to all beneficiaries. Overdraft Facility Under PMJDY, beneficiaries can avail OD facility upto Rs. 10,000/-. Business Correspondents (BCs)/Bank Mitras BCs/Bank Mitras are retail agents engaged by banks for providing banking services at locations other than a bank branch/ATM. It is mainly meant for the rural areas, where bank branches are far-flung. BCs/Bank Mitras connect with the residents and guide them with banking solutions such as savings accounts, deposits, payments and withdrawals, mini account statements, etc. Banks with their strong network of BCs/Bank Mitras are providing hassle free services to the customers in remote / rural areas.

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, being implemented with the objective to develop infrastructure projects such as community assets , in the identified areas with development deficits for socio-economic development of the said areas.

Benefit: The Core focus of scheme is to address local development gaps by providing community based infrastructure in key sector, including construction of schools, hostels, health centers, community halls, sanitation facilities, drinking water systems, skill development centers and emerging national priorities - infrastructure in sectors supporting socio-economic growth and digital access.

The scheme aims to promote livelihood generation and income enhancement of tribal communities through value addition, processing, and marketing of tribal products.

Benefit: Livelihood Support: Provides support for income generation through value addition and processing of Minor Forest Produce. - Formation of SHGs and VDVKs: Supports creation of Van Dhan Self Help Groups (up to 20 members) and Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (around 300 members). - Infrastructure Support: Provides assistance for setting up processing units, storage facilities, and haat bazaars. - Market Linkages: Facilitates marketing of tribal products through TRIFED and other platforms. - Capacity Building: Offers training and skill development for tribal beneficiaries.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is an insurance scheme offering life insurance cover for death due to any reason. It is a one-year cover, renewable from year to year. The scheme is offered by banks/post offices and administered through life insurance companies.

Benefit: PMJJBY offers one- year term life cover of ₹ 2.00 Lakh to all the subscribers in the age group of 18-50 years.1. It covers death due to any reason. Premium payable is ₹ 436/- per annum per subscriber, to be auto debited from the subscriber’s bank/post office account.

The scheme aims to certify the existing skills of experienced candidates. Through this scheme, free assessment, upskilling, certification, and insurance are provided to Indian candidates.

Benefit: Industry-relevant skill certification for candidates with prior learning experience or skills, through due assessment. Mandatory training/orientation of a minimum of 30 hours in a classroom setting, with the maximum duration of RPL being 132 hours. Pre-screening of candidates by certified trainers to assess their existing level of learning; no payment is charged to the candidate for pre-screening. Assessment and Certification, with a payout of ₹600 per candidate per assessment provided to the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) / Awarding Bodies for overseeing and facilitating final assessments. Accidental Insurance with one year of coverage, paid from the scheme (as per prevailing rates, ₹14.16). A T-shirt is provided to the trainee by the RPL-PIA at its own cost. A graded Skill Certificate and Marksheet on passing, with the grade awarded as Grade A (85% and above) or Grade B (70% to less than 85%). Conditions associated with the benefits: The pass percentage for a Qualification Pack (QP) is 70%; a candidate must achieve marks greater than or equal to 70% to be awarded the Skill Certificate. Marks scored in the Core National Occupational Standards (NOS) of a QP are given 70% weightage, and the remaining 30% weightage is from the Non-Core NOS. Certification is at the same NSQF level as determined during pre-screening. AEBAS-based compulsory attendance is applicable, and more than 70% biometric attendance is required to appear for the assessment. Indicative average unit (per-candidate) cost by RPL type RPL with upskilling (30 hours) at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre: ₹3,126.18 per candidate. RPL with upskilling (30 hours) at Industry premises: ₹2,826.18 per candidate. RPL with upskilling (60 hours) at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre: ₹3,962.88 per candidate. RPL with upskilling (60 hours) at Industry premises: ₹3,662.88 per candidate. (Note on the base cost: _a fixed cost of ₹2,000 per candidate applies for RPL at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre and ₹1,700 for RPL at Industry premises for 12 hours of training; the reduction of ₹300 at Industry premises is owing to availability of infrastructure and lower mobilisation cost. Additional hours beyond 12 are paid at the discounted Common Norm of ₹27.89 per hour.)_ Mode of disbursement: Funds are transferred directly to the RPL-PIA's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Frequency / time of disbursement: Payment is made in two tranches: Tranche 1 — 80% on assessment results being uploaded by the assessing body; Tranche 2 — 20% on submission/uploading of the Monthly Performance Report (MPR) and proof of certificate handover (with or without the distribution ceremony).

The scheme aims to provide demand-driven, employability-focused skill training. Through this scheme, free NSQF-aligned training, On-the-Job Training, certification, and allowances are provided to Indian youth.

Benefit: The scheme provides free NSQF-aligned skill training ranging between 300 and 600 hours; courses of higher duration based on industry/sectoral demand can also be offered, and training in higher-level NSQF job roles (level 5, 6 and above) is also imparted. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is provided as an inherent component to give candidates practical exposure and a live-work environment, with the duration guided by the approved Qualification Pack. An induction kit consisting of a T-shirt (male) or Jacket (female) and a bag is provided; the uniform, induction kit, and participant handbook are covered up to a maximum of ₹500 per candidate. Assessment and Certification is provided, with a pay-out of ₹600 per candidate per assessment given to the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) / Awarding Bodies for overseeing and facilitating final assessments. Every candidate is offered one chance of re-assessment free of cost, with the fees borne from the scheme. Accidental Insurance with one year of coverage is provided to every certified candidate, as per prevalent rates (₹14.16). Boarding and Lodging along with transport facilities are provided to special groups (women and Persons with Disability) and Special Areas as defined in Common Norms, and may also be extended to Aspirational, Border, Tribal-dominated, and LWE-affected districts. Conveyance/Transportation cost is permissible for women and Persons with Disability (PwD) in case of non-residential training, as per Common Norms. Additional support of ₹5,000 towards assistive devices, aids, and appliances is provided to all PwD candidates. A free printed certificate is provided, along with a QR-code-based digital certificate issued through DigiLocker, an email/phone download link, and the Skill India Digital profile; a convocation ceremony is also held for passed-out candidates. Post-certification, candidates are tracked for one year, linked with Rojgar Melas and Apprenticeship Melas, and given access through Skill India Digital to jobs, apprenticeship opportunities, and other facilities including loans for entrepreneurship; a post-certification tracking allowance of up to ₹50 per certified candidate is utilised for this purpose. On passing the assessment, the candidate is awarded a graded certificate: for NSQF Level 1, 2, 3 — Grade A (85% and above), Grade B (70% to less than 85%), Grade C (50% to 70%); for NSQF Level 4 and above — Grade A (85% and above), Grade B (70% to less than 85%). More than 70% biometric (AEBAS) attendance is required for each candidate to appear in the assessment. The indicative average per-candidate cost is ₹9,540 for a 300-hour STT course (including Skill Hubs) and ₹13,724 for a 450-hour STT course, derived considering a base training cost of ₹27.89 per hour. Funds are released to Training Providers / Training Centres / Skill Hubs in three tranches: Tranche 1 — 30% on commencement of training; Tranche 2 — 30% on the batch achieving 70% AEBAS attendance once and 50% of training being over; Tranche 3 — 40% on certification (passed candidates only). The accidental insurance coverage is valid for one year, and post-certification tracking is conducted for one year from the date of certification.

The scheme aims to address the skilling needs of marginalised groups and difficult geographies. Project-based short-term skill training is provided to such candidates.

Benefit: The following benefits are provided to candidates under Special Projects: Base Training Cost: Provided as per the rationalised hourly base cost of ₹27.89 per hour.1. Free Short-Term Skill Training: On-the-Job Training (OJT) is provided in applicable job roles for practical, live-work exposure.1. Uniform, Induction Kit, and Participant Handbook: Maximum up to ₹500 per candidate. The induction kit consists of a T-shirt (Male) or Jacket (Female) and a bag.1. Assessment and Certification: ₹600 per assessment per candidate, funded under the scheme. Every candidate is offered one free-of-charge chance of re-assessment.1. Boarding, Lodging, and Transportation: Provided to special groups (Women and Persons with Disability) and Special Areas, and may also be extended for training in Aspirational, Border, Tribal-dominated, and LWE-affected districts. Special Projects may also be taken up with fully residential training.1. Conveyance / Transportation Cost: Permissible for Women and Persons with Disability (PwD) in case of non-residential training, as per Common Norms.1. Additional Support to Persons with Disability (PwD) Candidates: ₹5,000 towards assistive devices, aids, and appliances.1. Accidental Insurance: Every certified candidate is provided with 1-year accidental insurance, as per prevailing rates (₹14.16).1. Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) Transaction Fees: Up to ₹10 per user, borne under the scheme.1. Post-Certification Tracking Support: Information Technology (IT)-based tracking for up to 1 year from the date of certification, with an allowance of up to ₹50 per certified candidate.1. Certification: A Quick Response (QR) code-based digital certificate is issued (on DigiLocker, on email/phone number, and on the Skill India Digital profile), and one printed certificate is provided free of cost by the Training Provider.1. Post-Certification Linkages: Certified candidates are linked with Rojgar Melas (including virtual) and Apprenticeship Melas and gain access to jobs, apprenticeship opportunities, and loans for entrepreneurship through Skill India Digital.