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The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to people involved in inland fisheries activities.

Benefit: The scheme provides financial assistance for various inland fisheries activities. For Medium Biofloc Establishment (25 tanks 4 meter diameter and 1 meter height), the unit cost is ₹25,00,000/- per unit. The scale of assistance is as follows: General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less, is paid as subsidy.- Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less, is paid as subsidy. Note 1: The assistance is funded through a 60% contribution from the Government of India and a 40% contribution from the State Government. Note 2: The assistance is provided only once in a lifetime to the beneficiary.

The scheme aims to increase inland fish production and generate employment through innovative fish farming techniques like Biofloc and RAS.

Benefit: Small Biofloc Establishment (7 tanks 4mm diameter and 1.5m height): Financial Assistance: The unit cost is ₹7,50,000/- per unit. General Category: 40% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. Women/Scheduled Caste (S.C.) and Scheduled Tribe (S.T.) Categories: 60% of the unit cost or 40% of the actual cost, whichever is less. Mode of Disbursement: Assistance is paid through 60% contribution from the Government of India and 40% contribution from State Governments. Validity: The benefit for small biofloc establishment can be reclaimed once in a lifetime.

The scheme aims to bring about a Blue Revolution through the sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India, with a focus on increasing fish production, creating employment, and ensuring the socio-economic welfare of fishers.

Benefit: Stocking of fingerlings in reservoirs: Assistance is provided for stocking 1,000 fingerlings per hectare. The unit cost of the fingerling is ₹3.00/- per piece. Assistance of 40% of the unit cost is given for the General category. Assistance of 60% of the unit cost is given for Women, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries. Mode of Disbursement: The assistance is paid through a 60% contribution from the Government of India and a 40% contribution from the State Government. Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit of this component can be availed once in a lifetime.

Under this scheme, fish farmers are provided insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh in case of accidental death/total permanent disability, ₹2.5 lakh for partial disability, & ₹50,000 for hospitalization. No premium is required to be paid by fish farmers, entire cost of the insurance is fully borne by Dept.

Benefit: Under this scheme, an annual insurance coverage is provided as follows: ₹5,00,000/- in case of accidental death or total permanent disability. ₹2,50,000/- for partial disability (such as loss of limbs, fingers, or partial loss of vision/hearing/speech, etc.). ₹50,000/- for hospitalization expenses due to accidents. The fish farmer is not required to pay any insurance premium. The entire premium amount is borne by the Department.

Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of subsidies is provided to eligible beneficiaries for establishing these units. Various surface and groundwater sources such as canals, rivers, springs, open wells, and tube wells can be utilized for operating RAS units.

Benefit: Project cost: ₹50,000/- per unit Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category of beneficiaries. Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries. Note: General Category: Ratio 16% State Share, 24% Central Share and 60% Beneficiary Share.- Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives: Ratio 24% State Share, 36% Central Share, 40% Beneficiary Share.

The scheme aims to promote fish feed self-sufficiency and affordability among fish farmers. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for setting up medium-sized fish feed mills with a production capacity of 8 tons per day, benefiting entrepreneurs and fish farmers.

Benefit: Tangible Benefits: Financial assistance for setting up a fish feed mill of 8 tons/day capacity. Unit cost is ₹1,00,00,000/- per unit. 40% subsidy of the project cost for General Category beneficiaries (up to ₹40,00,000/-). 60% subsidy of the project cost for Weaker sections/ SC/ST/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries (up to ₹60,00,000/-).

Under this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a subsidy is provided to eligible beneficiaries for setting up infrastructure such as sheds, breeding units, and rearing and culture tanks for ornamental fish.

Benefit: Tangible Benefits: Project Cost: ₹8,00,000/- per unit Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for General Category applicant. Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Scheduled Caste (SC)/Women beneficiaries.

Under this scheme, financial assistance, in form of subsidy, is provided to individuals for setting up mini feed mills, ensuring the local availability of quality fish feed at affordable prices for fishers and fish farmers.

Benefit: Tangible Benefits: Project Cost: ₹30,00,000/- per unit Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for General Category of beneficiaries. Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Weaker sections/ SC/ST/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries.

The scheme aims to strengthen fish transportation infrastructure and ensure the freshness and quality of fish during transit. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to fishers for purchasing motorcycles equipped with ice boxes, ensuring efficient and hygienic fish transport.

Benefit: Financial Assistance provided under the scheme: Project Cost: ₹75,000/- per unit Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category of beneficiaries. Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries.

The scheme aims to enhance cold chain infrastructure & ensure hygienic and efficient fish transportation. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to fishers for purchasing refrigerated vehicles to maintain the freshness & quality of fish during post-harvest handling & transportation.

Benefit: Financial Assistance provided under the scheme: Project Cost: ₹25,00,000/- per unit Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category of beneficiaries. Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries.

The scheme aims to promote hygienic and efficient fish transportation and retailing through mobile outlets. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to eligible beneficiaries for purchasing e-rickshaws equipped with ice boxes for selling fish directly.

Benefit: Tangible Benefits: Project Cost: ₹3,00,000/- per unit (for purchasing a three-wheeler e-rickshaw equipped with an ice-box for selling fish.) Subsidy will be limited to 40% of the project cost for the General Category of beneficiaries. Subsidy will be limited to 60% of the project cost for Weaker sections/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women and their co-operatives of beneficiaries.

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship scheme of Government of India. It facilitates micro credit/Loan upto Rs. 20 lakhs to income generating micro enterprises engaged in the non farm sector in manufacturing, processing, trading or service sector including activities allied to agriculture

Benefit: The scheme has been classified under four categories as 'SHISHU', 'KISHORE' , 'TARUN' and 'TARUN PLUS' to signify the stage of growth / development and funding needs of the beneficiary micro unit/ entrepreneur. Shishu: Covering loans upto Rs.50,000/-. Kishore: Covering loans above Rs.50,000/- and upto Rs. 5 lakhs. Tarun: Covering loans above Rs. 5 lakhs and upto Rs. 10 lakhs. Tarun Plus : Loans up to Rs. 20 lakh for enterpreneurs who have successfully repaid previous loans under the 'Tarun' category.

The PM POSHAN Scheme, implemented by the Department of Education, DNH & DD, provides nutritious mid-day meals to school children. Earlier known as the Mid Day Meal Scheme (launched on 15.08.1995), it was renamed in 2021 to improve nutrition, attendance, and learning outcomes.

Benefit: 1) Hot, cooked, nutritious meals provided to students on all school working days. 2) Ensures adequate calorie and protein intake as per national nutritional norms. 3) Improves health and nutrition levels of school-going children. 4) Enhances school attendance, retention, and reduces classroom hunger. 5) Supports better concentration and learning outcomes among students. 6) Provides essential micronutrients to address anaemia and malnutrition. 7) Encourages enrollment in Government and Government Aided schools. 8) Strengthens social equity by serving all children without discrimination. 9) Includes food safety and hygiene measures for quality assurance. 10) Provides support for kitchen devices and infrastructure improvement.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is organized to celebrate the energy, determination, ability, zeal, and enthusiasm of our children.

Benefit: Medal Certificate and citation

The scheme aims to ensure old age protection for unorganised workers. It provides a minimum assured pension of ₹3,000/- per month and family pension benefits to unorganised workers aged 18 to 40 years who earn less than ₹15,000/- monthly, supported by matching government contributions.

Benefit: A minimum assured pension of ₹3,000/- per month is provided to the subscriber after attaining the age of 60 years.- A matching contribution is provided by the Central Government on a 50:50 basis, where an equal amount to the subscriber's age-specific contribution (ranging from ₹55/- to ₹200/-) is credited to the pension account. During the receipt of the pension, if the subscriber dies: The spouse of the beneficiary shall be entitled to receive a family pension equal to 50% of the pension received by the beneficiary. If a beneficiary has given regular contributions and died due to any cause before the age of 60 years: _Their spouse will be entitled to join and continue the scheme subsequently by the payment of regular contributions._ If a beneficiary has given regular contributions and died due to any cause before the age of 60 years, and the spouse decides to exit: _The beneficiary's contribution along with accumulated interest as actually earned by the fund or at the savings bank interest rate (whichever is higher) will be returned._ If the subscriber exits the scheme within a period of less than 10 years: _The beneficiary's share of contribution only will be returned to them with the savings bank interest rate._ If the subscriber exits after a period of 10 years or more but before the superannuation age of 60 years: _The beneficiary's share of contribution along with accumulated interest as actually earned by the fund or at the savings bank interest rate, whichever is higher, will be returned._

The scheme aims to upgrade ITIs into industry-led institutions. Through this scheme, infrastructure, training, and employment-oriented benefits are provided to trainees.

Benefit: Financial Outlay and Financing Structure: The total outlay of the scheme is ₹60,000/- crore over five years. This cost is shared among the Central Government, State Governments, and Industry, as shown below: ParticularsTotal (₹ Crore)Central (₹ Crore)State (₹ Crore)Industry (₹ Crore)Total Scheme Outlay (5 years)60,000/-30,000/-20,000/-10,000/-This corresponds to a funding pattern of approximately 50% Central: 33% State: 17% Industry. Each Hub-and-Spoke cluster will maintain this cost-sharing ratio in its funding plan as indicated in the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). Indicative Investment per ITI and Cluster: Under the Scheme, support will be provided for the upgradation of Hub ITIs with an outlay not exceeding ₹81 crore (over five years) and for Spoke ITIs with an outlay not exceeding ₹40 crore. In cases where the overall cost of upgradation exceeds the prescribed outlay, the contribution of the Central Government shall be capped at 50% of the above ceiling amounts and limited strictly to capital expenditure (exceptions apply for North-Eastern and Hilly States and Union Territories without legislature). Indicative Cost for Cluster: One Hub + Four Spokes (cluster total): ₹241 crore per cluster Annual cost for one cluster (5-year average): ~₹48.2 crore per year Component-wise Outlay (1000 ITIs): Upgradation of 200 Hub ITIs: ₹20,220 crore Upgradation of 800 Spoke ITIs: ₹36,680 crore Subtotal – ITI Upgradation (Component I): ₹56,900 crore Central Support for Scheme Management: ₹1,600 crore is earmarked for governance, project management, and capacity-building activities over five years, including: - Capacity building of central and state agencies: ₹200 crore - Office expenditure: ₹100 crore - IT and digital infrastructure (including LOMS): ₹600 crore - Technical assistance: ₹100 crore - Media, awareness, and advocacy: ₹100 crore - Evaluations, studies, and research: ₹100 crore - Project Management Unit (PMU) support: ₹400 crore Fund Flow Mechanism: Each approved cluster SPV will operate an escrow bank account to collect funds from all sources. All contributions – Central, State, and Industry – are deposited into this escrow account, and funds become available only after all three parties have contributed their respective shares. Fund Disbursement: Initial Advance (Year 1): - An advance of up to 10% of the total project outlay shall be released upon approval of the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). Annual Instalments (Years 2–5): - The remaining funds are disbursed in annual instalments in two tranches of 50% each, subject to: - Utilisation of at least 75% of previous funds - Approval of Annual Operational Plan (AOP) - Achievement of at least 80% of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Validity: The scheme is implemented over a period of five years.

An Accident Insurance Scheme offering accidental death and disability cover for death or disability on account of an accident.

Benefit: On Death- the Nominee shall get Rs. 2 Lakhs. Total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of both hands or feet or loss of sight of one eye and loss of use of hand or foot- Subscriber shall get Rs. 2 Lakhs. Total and irrecoverable loss of sight of one eye or loss of use of one hand or foot –subscriber shall get Rs. 1 Lakh.

The scheme aims to provide fixed-day assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care universally to all pregnant women in 2nd and 3rd trimester on the 9th of every month. It offers free comprehensive antenatal care services at government health facilities.

Benefit: Medical Services Provided Comprehensive Antenatal Care: Special Antenatal Care services provided by Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists, Radiologists, and Physicians at government health facilities.- Minimum Package of Services: A minimum package of investigations and medicines such as Iron Folic Acid and calcium supplements provided to all pregnant women attending Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan clinics.- High Risk Pregnancy Identification: Identification and follow-up of high risk pregnancies with red stickers added to Mother and Child Protection cards.- Fixed Day Service: Services provided on the 9th of every month at designated facilities. Service Delivery Mechanism Single Window System: Using principles of single window system for providing investigations and medicines.- Mobile Application Support: Mobile and web-based application to help pregnant women find their nearest Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan facility.- Cost: Completely free of cost to all beneficiaries. Coverage Areas Facility Types: Services provided at Government health facilities including Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres, District Hospitals, and urban health facilities in both urban and rural areas. Conditions Regular attendance on the 9th of every month for antenatal check-ups. Compliance with medical advice and treatment prescribed by healthcare providers. Follow-up visits as recommended for high-risk pregnancies. Carrying Mother and Child Protection card during visits.

A scholarship scheme by the Dept. of Higher Education to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from poor families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of results of Higher Secondary / Class 12th Board Exam

Benefit: Rate of Scholarship ₹12,000/-per annum at the Graduation level for the first three years of College and University courses. ₹20,000 per annum at the Post-graduation level. ₹20,000/-per annum in the 4th and 5th year to the Students pursuing professional courses, in case, where the duration of the course is five (5) years/Integrated course. Students pursuing technical courses such as B.Tech, B.Engg. will get scholarship up to graduation level only i.e. ₹12,000 p.a. for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year and ₹20,000 in the 4th year. Mode of Disbursal The scholarship will be disbursed directly into the Aadhar seeded bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

This initiative provides academic fees and maintenance allowances to support students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh pursuing higher education outside the Union Territories

Benefit: Rate of Scholarships, Academic Fee & Maintenance Allowance: Stream: General Degree Number of Scholarships: 2070 (fixed) Academic Fee (Upper limit): ₹30,000/- Maintenance Charges (Fixed): ₹1,00,000/- Stream: Professional/Engineering/B.Sc.Nursing / B. Pharmacy/ B. Architecture (subject to NATA)/HMCT Degree Number of Scholarships: 2830 (flexible) Academic Fee (Upper limit): ₹1,25,000/- Maintenance Charges (Fixed): ₹1,00,000/- Stream: Medical/BDS or equivalent Medical Stream (subject to NEET, wherever applicable) Number of Scholarships: 100 (flexible) Academic Fee (Upper limit): ₹3,00,000/- Maintenance Charges (Fixed): ₹1,00,000/- Not exceeding ₹1,00,000 per annum (in ten equal installments to meet hostel, mess, books, stationery & other incidentals). Fresh students admitted in the academic session 2024-25 onwards maintenance allowance will be paid through NSP portal. The number of scholarships for engineering and medical studies would be kept flexible, subject to the ceiling of 5000 fresh scholarships per annum and subject to the savings accruing from any shortfall in the number of students opting for general degree courses Disbursement of Scholarship: The scholarship towards academic fees will be paid directly to the Institution as per claim or as per rate fixed by the respective State Fee Regulatory Authority or as fixed by any Regulatory Authority appointed by the Government, whichever is less and within the overall ceiling fixed for the course. All the Institutions may note that the upper ceiling of the Academic Fee inclusive of all admissible components taken together is ₹1,25,000/- for the Professional / Engineering Stream; ₹30,000/- for General Stream and ₹3,00,000 for Medical Stream. Even if the total fee of the institute is more than the ceiling, neither AICTE shall reimburse the extra amount nor the institute can charge the same from the students. The fixed maintenance allowance of ₹1,00,000 per annum for all streams will be paid to the bank account of the student through NSP portal using the PFMS gateway in 10 monthly installments of ₹10,000/- each. Duration of Scholarships: The scholarships granted under the scheme are renewed in subsequent classes subject to good conduct and maintenance of attendance as prescribed by the respective institution. Students failing to get promoted to the next class/level would get the scholarship in the following year subject to the condition that if the student fails again for the second time, then he/she would forfeit the scholarship, and the scholarship would not be renewed for the subsequent years. If a scholar is unable to appear in the annual examination owing to illness and/or on account of any unforeseen incident, the scholarship may be renewed for the next academic year on submission of a medical certificate and other proof to satisfy the Head of the Institution who will also certify the same. The scholarship will not be paid twice for the same year of study.