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Under this scheme, a Person with Disabilities with 40% or more disability is given relief in his/her disability as well as equipment for self-employment within the limit of ₹20,000/-. The scheme is fully funded by the state government.

Benefit: Under this scheme, the following equipment is given within a limit of ₹20,000/-. 1. Artificial limb, crutch or calipers, tricycle, folding wheelchair to Person with Disabilities. 1. Hearing aids and other tool assistance for mute and deaf persons. 1. Musical instruments, brail kit for visually impaired persons. 1. M. R. child kit for mentally challenged persons. 1. For self-employment, hand carts, sewing machines, instruments of electric repairing, tools of cycle repairing, hair cutting kit, etc.

In the "Prosthetic Aid Scheme", Prosthetic Aids and Artificial Appliances (Tricycles, Wheel Chairs, Crutches, Hearing Aids, and Artificial Limbs, etc) are provided to Persons with Disability (e.g. blind, deaf, orthopedically or physically handicapped) by the Social Welfare Department.

Benefit: Prosthetic Aids and Artificial Appliances (Tricycles, Wheel Chairs, Crutches, Hearing Aids, Artificial Limbs, etc) are provided.

The scheme "Protection Against Domestic Violence" by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Haryana, aims to provide legal, emotional, and social support to women facing domestic violence through grievance redressal, offering protection, counseling, and mediation to victims.

Benefit: Counseling and Mediation Support: Victims are provided with trained counselors for psychological support and help in mediation between the victim and the perpetrator if required.

The scheme "Provide Assistance to Farmers Bringing Goods to Market Committees for Cost of Goods Transportation (Tribal)" aims to encourage tribal farmers to bring their produce to market committees by providing financial assistance towards transportation costs.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹500/- per tonne of agricultural produce transported. Assistance is available for up to 10 tonnes per farmer, which amounts to a maximum of ₹5,000/-.

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has launched a scheme to provide artificial limbs & other appliances to registered disabled construction workers. The scheme also covers the replacement of limbs every three years based on the workers' needs.

Benefit: Free distribution of artificial limbs and other fabricated appliances. Replacement of limbs every three years based on the workers' needs.

The scheme aims to provide latest technology and equipment to pottery artisans for better productivity, improved quality and reduce health risks. It provides 100% financial assistance for energy-efficient kilns to groups of registered clay artisans and potters in Gujarat state.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 100% financial assistance is provided on development of the kiln with unit cost of ₹83,000/-. Technology Provision: Energy-efficient furnaces are provided to improve productivity and quality. Health Benefits: Reduced health risks for pottery artisans through improved technology. Mode and Frequency of Disbursement The assistance will be given only in the form of an energy saving furnace. No assistance related to the kiln will be paid in cash. Conditions for Availment/Continuation The energy-saving furnace must be used only for pottery business. Beneficiaries must send a report about the utility of the furnace to the organization every 3 months after the furnace is ready. Cost of maintenance and repair of the furnace must be borne by the beneficiaries at their own expense after construction and installation. Misuse of the furnace will result in legal action by the institute.

The "Providing Mini tractor and its sub parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes" is a scheme by the Govt. of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to improve the financial condition of the scheduled castes and Nav-Buddhists Self Help Group.

Benefit: Supply of mini tractors and essential sub-parts, including trolleys and rotators. Each mini tractor, along with its sub-parts, is valued at ₹3,50,000/-. Self Help Groups contribute 10% of the total cost, amounting to ₹35,000/-. The remaining ₹ 3,15,000/- is provided as a subsidy by the government, making it financially accessible for the groups.

It aims to provide landowners in Haridwar district with model maps for residential construction according to the size of their plots.

Benefit: Model maps for residential construction are provided to all landowners across Haridwar district.

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to support fishermen by providing financial assistance for purchasing essential fishing equipment, life-saving gear, and infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and fish preservation.

Benefit: Name of Component Standard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsAssistance to families of Pakistan captured fishermen ₹300/- per day per article As per period in custody at PakistanLife saving equipment Maximum ₹20,000/- 2 yearsAssistance to Pagdia fishermen Maximum assistance of ₹7,200/- at 90% article of unit cost ₹8,000/- 3 yearsAssistance on purchase of 4 inch gillnet Maximum ₹25,000/- 2 yearsAssistance to fish wholesalers and purchase of insulated boxes for boats 50% assistance of unit cost ₹15,000/- or actual expenditure incurred whichever is less is eligible. 3 years50 percent assistance on purchase of GPS 50 percent of the actual purchase price of the GPS or ₹20,000/- maximum assistance whichever is less. 3 yearsAssistance on purchase of value added machinery 50% of the actual expenditure or a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/- whichever is less is eligible to be sanctioned. Once in a lifetimeProcessing Plant Upgradation 50% of actual expenditure incurred or a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- whichever is less the assistance is admissible Once in a lifetimeAssistance for establishment of ice plant and cold storage by private units, industrialists and others 50% of unit cost of ₹1,00,00,000/- subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- or 50% of the cost of setting up ice plant and cold storage whichever is less is paid. Once in a lifetimeAssistance to Fisheries Co-operative Societies by private units, entrepreneurs and others for setting up fish processing units ₹5,00,00,000/- maximum or 50 percent of the actual cost whichever is less Once in a lifetimeAssistance for establishment of fish market Metropolitan Municipality ₹3,00,00,000/- maximum, Municipal Corporation ₹1,50,00,000/- maximum, Gram Panchayat ₹50,00,000/- maximum Once in a lifetimeRefrigerator van 50% of ₹10,00,000/- and maximum assistance of ₹5,00,000/- admissible 5 yearsAssistance on purchase of fiber rope 50% of the unit cost of ₹1,00,000/- i.e., ₹50,000/- is given as assistance3 yearsDeep freezer 50% of the unit cost of ₹1,00,000/- i.e., ₹50,000/- is given as assistance 3 years25 percent subsidy on purchase of new engines for marine fishing boats 25 percent of unit cost ₹14,00,000/- i.e ₹3,50,000/- assistance is provided. Once in a lifetimeAssistance on purchase of two stroke/four stroke IBM/OBM A maximum assistance of ₹60,000/- is given as per 50% of the unit cost of ₹1,20,000/-. 5 YearsAssistance on purchase of polypropylene rope for fishing boats 25% of the unit cost of ₹1,50,000/- or 25% of actual expenditure up to a maximum of ₹37,500/- 2 yearsJumbo Plastic Crate and Manual Handling for Marine Fishing Boats 1. Estimated price of jumbo plastic crate is ₹700/- per unit. 40 per cent of the unit cost of ₹700/- or 40 per cent of the actual cost for a fisherman beneficiary on purchase of 50 units per trawler boat gill netter and bucket netter and 50 units per deep-sea boat and 25 units per small boat. Maximum ₹280/- and for SC/ST/Females 60% of unit cost ₹700/- or 60% of actual expenditure maximum ₹420/- is given. 2) Estimated cost of material manually handling stacker is ₹1,50,000/- per unit. A general fisherman beneficiary will be assisted on purchase of 1 unit per trawler boat gill netter and bucket netter and deep-sea boat at a unit cost of ₹1,50,000/- per trawler boat gill netter and bucket netter and deep-sea boat. 60% of the unit cost of ₹1,50,000/- or 60% of the actual cost up to a maximum of ₹9,000/- is given on the purchase of 1 unit.3 yearsSupply of electric equipment to fishermen Unit cost ₹15,000/- maximum or purchase price whichever is less Support and equipment for FRP boats. Assistance is provided for Solar Electric Lantern ₹3,500/- or purchase price whichever is less 5 YearsAssistance to fishing boats for hygienic toilets Assistance is given on its unit cost of ₹15,000/- up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- or the actual expenditure incurred whichever is lower. 5 YearsAssistance on purchase of sea cage culture 75 percent of the estimated cost of the unit at ₹6,25,000/- lakh or purchase price whichever is lower (maximum ₹4,68,750/-) is eligible for assistance Once in a lifetime

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides scholarships to children of registered workers. The scheme covers up to two children per family. Students of 9th to 12th grade (Intermediate), ITI and Graduation level will receive financial assistance.

Benefit: 9th to 12th Grade or ITI: ₹1,200/- per year- Professional Courses at the Graduation Level: ₹5,000/- per year

"Providing Tin Stalls to Gatai Kamgar" is a social welfare scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift Scheduled Caste individuals engaged in leather footwear production and leather goods preparation.

Benefit: ₹500/- is provided as financial assistance.

The scheme aims to provide financial support for the development and supply of low-cost educational materials for visually impaired students. Through this scheme, grants are provided to implementing agencies for purchasing and producing assistive learning devices.

Benefit: Support for Braille Presses: Assistance is given for the installation of new Braille presses and enhancement of the capacity and modernization of existing Braille presses. - Upgradation of Talking Book Studios: Financial support is offered for increasing the capacity and modernization of existing Talking Book Studios. - Creation and Enhancement of Digital Book Production Centers: Grants are available for setting up new Digital Book Production Centers and modernizing existing centers to improve production capabilities. - Support for Large Print Book Production: Funding is provided for establishing new Large Print Book Production Centers and increasing the capacity and modernization of existing large print facilities.

This scheme provides a sports kit worth ₹5000/- (including tracksuit, jersey, shorts, socks, etc.) to approximately 1000 players annually who participate in various sports at the national level, selected through their respective sports federations.

Benefit: Under this scheme, sports kits are provided through sports associations to players and team members participating in various sports disciplines at the national level across different age groups. - Approximately 1,000 players benefit from the scheme annually.

The objective of the Public Provident Fund (PPF) scheme is to promote regular savings by offering a safe, long-term investment with good interest rates, encouraging financial security and disciplined saving habits.

Benefit: Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc.Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained7.1% per annumMinimum INR. 500/-. Maximum INR. 1,50,000/- in a financial year. Deposits can be made in lumpsum or in installmentsDeposit Minimum deposit ₹ 500/- in a Financial Year and Maximum deposit is ₹1.50 lakh in a Financial Year. Maximum limit of ₹ 1.50/- lakh shall be inclusive of the deposits made in his/her own account and in the account opened on behalf of minor. Amount can be deposited in any number of instalments in a FY in multiple of ₹ 50 and maximum up to ₹1.50 lakh Subsequent deposits can be made through internet banking option (NEFT/RTGS) from another bank Deposits qualify for deduction under section 80C of Income Tax Act Interest Interest notified by Ministry of Finance from time to time, shall be eligible for a calendar month on the lowest balance at the credit of an account between the close of the fifth day and the end of the month. Interest shall be credited to the account at the end of each year Interest earned is tax free under Income Tax Act Loan and Repayment At any time after the expiry of one year from the end of the year in which the initial subscription was made but before expiry of 5 years from the end of the year in which the initial subscription was made, the account holder may apply for obtaining a loan consisting of a sum of whole rupees not exceeding 25%.of the amount that stood to his credit at the end of the second year immediately preceding the year in which the loan is applied for (i.e. if loan taken during 2025-26, 25% of balance credit on 31.03.2024) The principal amount of a loan shall be repaid by the account holder before the expiry of 36 months from the first day of the month following the month in which the loan is sanctioned After the principal amount of the loan is fully repaid, the account holder shall pay interest thereon in not more than two monthly instalments at the rate of 1% per annum of the principal for the period commencing from the first day of the month following the month in which the loan is drawn upto the last day of the month in which the last instalment of the loan is repaid: Provided that where the loan is not repaid, or is repaid only in part, within a period of thirty-six months, interest on the amount of loan outstanding shall be charged at 6% per annum instead of at 1% per annum with effect from the first day of the month following the month in which the loan was obtained, to the last day of the month in which the loan is finally repaid. An account holder shall be entitled for only one loan in a year. An account holder shall not be entitled to get a fresh loan so long as earlier loan has not been repaid in full together with interest thereon.

The scheme "Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to encourage the publication of fine arts books through financial assistance provided to artists and art institutions.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 50% of the total printing cost or a maximum of ₹20,000/- (whichever is lower).

The government of Odisha is committed to providing "Pucca Houses" to all the eligible kutcha households in all the mining-affected Blocks of nine mineral-bearing Districts.

Benefit: The unit cost under the Pucca Ghar Yojana (Mining) for the construction of a new Pucca house is ₹ 1,20,000/- for non-IAP Districts and ₹ 1,30,000/- for IAP Districts. This can be revised by the State Government from time to time. The beneficiary of Pucca Ghar Yojana will get a wage component for 90 person days and 95 person days in non-IAP and IAP Districts respectively, under MGNREGS, which can be revised by the government from time to time. The beneficiary of Pucca Ghar Yojana Mining will avail assistance for Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) under the said scheme. The unit assistance for the construction of an Individual House Hold Latrine will cost ₹ 12,000, which can be revised by the government from time to time. In addition, the beneficiaries are entitled to convergence for potable drinking water supply system, Electrification under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDU GJY)/ BGJY, wages for Land Development under MGNREGS, Social Security under AABY / RSBY etc. as per extant guidelines. The beneficiary will avail of an incentive for early completion of the house as follows:- For the completion of the house including IHHL within 4 months of receipt of Installment, the incentive of ₹ 20,000/- will be paid to the beneficiary. For completion of the house including IHHL within 6 months of receipt of 1" instalment, the incentive of ₹ 10,000/- will be paid to the beneficiary. The incentive amount is subject to revision by the Government from time to time.

The scheme envisages to provide to the tourists a clean, hygienic and comfortable stay in the farm houses spread across the State of Punjab. The scheme also aims to provide cultural experience to the domestic and foreign tourists through their exposure to village life.

Benefit: The Farm Stay Scheme will provide the following benefits to the registered owners of the property: 1. A useful source of additional income to the farm owners of the registered Farm Stay units. 1. Registered Farm stay units shall be allowed to use Punjab Tourism Logo on their sign boards. 1. The benefit in terms of support from the Department of Tourism (DoT)/Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) in marketing the Farm Stay unit, through: - Promotion on the official website of Punjab Tourism. - Media coverage by travel writers. - Promotion of the Farm stay units through brochures/leaflets and other printed material published by the Department of Tourism and Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board. - Promotion through domestic and international trade fairs. During the registered farm stay owners shall be provided space for promotion free of any charges. Issuance of FTS Certificate: - Certificates will be issued by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHTPB - The duration of the Certificate is Lifetime.

This scheme awards scholarships to students based on their merit in the Punjabi subject in the 8th and 10th class examinations conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education, provided they continue studying the Punjabi subject in the 9th and 11th classes.

Benefit: Scholarship Amount: ₹ 50/- per month for students of Class IX & X. ₹ 75/- per month for students of Class XI & XII. Mode of Disbursement: Scholarships are directly transferred to the student's bank account. Frequency of Disbursement: Scholarships are disbursed monthly. Validity: Scholarships are renewed in the next classes based on satisfactory performance.

Under the scheme, loans are provided to differently-abled persons for commercial hiring purposes up to ₹10.00 lakhs, and for the purchase of special category vehicles like JCBs, trucks, road rollers, etc., loans up to ₹25.00 lakhs are available.

Benefit: Under this scheme, loans are provided to differently abled persons for commercial hiring up to ₹10,000,00/- and for purchasing special category vehicles such as JCB, Trucks, Road rollers, etc., with loans up to ₹25,000,00/-.

The "Purchase/Construction of House for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is a welfare scheme for its registered workers. An advance amount of ₹3,00,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- is provided for the purchase/construction of a house.

Benefit: ₹3,00,000/- to the workers who have 10 years left to complete 60 years of age. ₹5,00,000/- to the workers who have 15 years left to complete 60 years of age.