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The "Scheme for the Funeral Expenses" by the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides financial support to the family of a registered building and construction worker in the event of their death, whether due to natural causes or an accident.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- for funeral expenses.

The objective of the scheme is to provide full-time employment to individuals from Scheduled Caste families in the fisheries sector and to uplift these families by promoting fish farming through financial assistance for leasing Panchayati ponds or watershed areas.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 50% of the actual lease amount OR ₹50,000/- per hectare, whichever is less. The subsidy is applicable for a maximum of 4 hectares per beneficiary.

The objective of the scheme is to provide full-time employment to individuals from Scheduled Caste families in the fisheries sector and uplift their economic status by promoting fish farming through financial assistance for leasing Panchayati ponds or watershed areas.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 40% of the actual lease amount OR ₹40,000/- per hectare, whichever is less. The subsidy is applicable for a maximum of 4 hectares per beneficiary. Note: Subsidy will be provided on lease money from 2nd to 5th year of lease.

The objective of the scheme is to provide full-time employment to individuals from Scheduled Caste families in the fisheries sector and uplift their socio-economic status by promoting fish farming through subsidization of fishing contract costs in designated water bodies.

Benefit: 50% subsidy of the actual auctioned amount with maximum limit of ₹5,00,000/- per auction, whichever is less.

The scheme aims to financially assist entrepreneurs for setting up or development of amusement parks, cultural centres, convention centres, restaurants, tourist service agencies, including expansion and modernization project. The applications for scheme are accepted online through PIPDIC portal.

Benefit: Financial Assistance to entrepreneurs for setting up or development of amusement parks, cultural centres, convention centres, restaurants, tourist service agencies, including expansion and modernization project. The Loan Limit is need based. The Project Cost must not exceed ₹12,00,00,000/-. The Repayment Period is upto 10 years including moratorium period.

The "Scheme for Upgradation of Gaushala/ Panjrapole" aims to promote indigenous cow breeds and make cow rearing economically viable.

Benefit: ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent Benefits1. Water Fogger; 2. Mechanized Reaper Machine or Reaper Machine; 3. Chaff cutter 4. Drip irrigation; 5. 500 liters bulk milk cooling machine with generator; 6. Mini Tractor or Big Tractor/Hydraulic Trailer or Trailer; 7. Solar Gau Arc Machine/ Gau Arc Machine; 8. Milking machineAssistance upto 75% of the total expenditure incurred by the article up to a maximum of ₹4,00,000/- to be paid.1 Year

The “Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa” has been designed with the objective of encouraging the festival theatre of Goa which is known as “Gomantakiya Utsavi Rangabhumi”. This form of theatre has an illustrious tradition of presenting plays during festivals in the villages.

Benefit: Nature and Quantum of Assistance Financial assistance for the production of prose play will be a maximum of ₹ 20,000/- or 75% of the actual cost, whichever is less. However, the same could be decided by the selection committee from time to time depending upon the type of the play. Financial assistance for the production of the Sangeet play will be a maximum of ₹ 30,000/- or 75% of the actual cost, whichever is less. However, the selection committee may suggest the quantum from time to time. The department may identify a few groups for providing directional support. In this case, fees of the directors and technical experts, including the duration of short-term production workshops will be decided by the Government from time to time. Undertaking in this regard from the concerned devasthan/traditional village institution/village committee shall be required to be submitted. The selection committee may recommend an amount of ₹ 3,000/- to the scriptwriter for his new script if desired, based on the quality of the play. [NOTE: The village theatre groups could apply for financial assistance towards prose as well for sangeet natak. However, no group will get financial assistance for more than one play per year]

"Scheme for Wage Compensation to Handloom Weaver Families" by the Dept. of Handlooms & Textiles, Andhra Pradesh aims to provide wage compensation relief to handloom weaver families. A relief assistance of ₹4,000 per weaver family is provided to compensate for wage loss during the rainy season.

Benefit: ₹2,000/- per month for two months. Relief Assistance of ₹4,000/- as Subsistence Allowance per Weaver Family in a year. The transfer of relief assistance to the beneficiaries' accounts will be via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

"Scheme for Waiver of Loans to Handloom and Powerloom Sector" redeems the debt accrued by the farmers, Self-Help Groups, Weavers, etc., to the Scheduled Commercial Banks/Cooperative Banks, Urban Cooperative Banks, and RRBs, through their Branches/Institutions in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Benefit: The scheme redeems the debt accrued by the farmers, Self-Help Groups, Weavers, etc., to the Scheduled Commercial Banks/Cooperative Banks, Urban Cooperative Banks, and RRBs, through their Branches/Institutions in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The total amount eligible for redemption of loans taken for weaving purposes shall be limited to ₹ 1,00,000 for Individual Weaver. The total amount eligible for redemption of loans taken for weaving purposes shall be limited to ₹ 5,00,000 for Weaver Groups, subject to the condition that within the Weaver Groups, the eligibility for the redemption of the loan outstanding per individual will be limited to ₹ 1,00,000. The weavers whose loans are redeemed under the scheme will be eligible for fresh finance from the lending institutions, provided, the amount waived is equal to the loan outstanding.

"Scheme for Welfare of Children in Need of Care and Protection" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Directorate of Women & Child Development, Govt. of Goa. The objective of this scheme is to assist the Voluntary Organizations that cater to the needs of destitute and orphans up to the age of 18 years.

Benefit: Financial Assistance (Grants) ₹ 400/- per child per month, if the children are housed on their own premises. ₹ 500/- per child per month, if the children are housed in rented premises.

The scheme aims to meet the equity gap for new Small Scale Industrial units and service activities promoted by women entrepreneurs. It offers Term Loans and Seed Capital for projects costing up to ₹10,00,000/-.

Benefit: The scheme provides financial assistance for projects with a cost up to ₹10,00,000/-. The assistance includes a Term Loan component covering 65% of the project cost. The assistance includes a Seed Capital component covering 25% of the project cost. The applicant receives a concessional rate of interest that is 0.5% less than the normal interest rate charged for loans. The applicant receives a 50% concession on the investigation fee. The calculated Debt-Equity Ratio (D.E.R) for the project is 1.857:1. Repayment and Term Details The repayment period for the Term Loan is 6 to 8 years, which includes a moratorium period of 1 to 2 years. The repayment period for the Seed Capital is 10 years. The Promoter's contribution required is 10% of the project cost. Conditions _Collateral security in the form of immovable property must be offered, in addition to the mortgage or hypothecation of proposed fixed assets._ _For units promoted by women entrepreneurs, the value of the immovable property to be offered as security is reduced and fixed at 50% of the loan amount._ _The valuation of the properties offered as security must be assessed by engaging Chartered Engineers/valuers from the approved panel of the Corporation._

The scheme "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to provide incentives for environmental compliance to ensure long-term economic and ecological balance.

Benefit: For Solid Fuel Boilers: 35% of the total project cost, with a maximum cap of ₹2,00,00,000/-. - For Cleaner Fuel Boilers (CNG, PNG, Biofuel, etc.): 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum cap of ₹2,00,00,000/-.

The scheme "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to provide incentives for environmental compliance to ensure long-term economic and ecological balance.

Benefit: General Projects: Up to 40% financial assistance, with a maximum limit of ₹50,00,00,000/-. - Government Projects: Assistance up to 80% for Government Departments, Agencies, PSUs, and Boards, with a ₹50,00,00,000/-. - Co-Funding with GoI: Total assistance from GoI + GoG is limited to 75%, with 25% contribution from the institution.

The "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to provide incentives for environmental compliance to ensure long-term economic and ecological balance.

Benefit: ActivityAssistanceAssistance for preparation of site master plan for relocation /retrofitting of existing polluting industrial units into Green Industrial estate as per the direction of GPCB/MoEF by recognized Science & Engineering Colleges of the State, IITs, NITs, Scientific and R & D institutions, GEMI, GCPC etc.75% assistance maximum ₹80,00,000/-.Assistance for setup /relocation /retrofitting of existing polluting industrial units into Green Industrial estate25% of capital cost or maximum ₹25,00,00,000/-.

The scheme "Scheme of Assistance for Common Environment Infrastructure" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy aims to provide incentives for environmental compliance to ensure long-term economic and ecological balance.

Benefit: Quantum of Assistance: Need based support, maximum ₹50,00,000/-, will be provided as may be decided by the State Level Empowered Committee.

The "Scheme of Assistance for Environment Protection Measures" under the Gujarat Industrial Policy promotes sustainable industrial growth by supporting industries in adopting eco-friendly practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms, effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025.

Benefit: Eligible ActivityQuantum of Assistance per Project Periodic Environmental AuditsUp to 75% of fees with a ceiling of ₹50,000/- per audit.Installation of Monitoring SystemsUp to 25% of fees with a ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- per audit.Green Building CertificationUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000/- per audit.Environmental Management SystemsUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹10,00,000/- per audit.Cluster-Based Equipment PurchaseUp to 35% of fees with a ceiling of ₹35,00,000/- per audit.Wastewater Recovery SystemsUp to 50% of fees with a ceiling of ₹75,00,000/- per audit.

This scheme provides financial support to local self-government bodies and registered Panjrapoles to reduce or eradicate the problem of stray cattle by encouraging their maintenance and proper care.

Benefit: ComponentName Support Standard Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent BenefitsManagement of stray cattle ₹4000/- maintenance assistance will be payable once for each stray cattle1 year

The scheme aims to meet needs falling within the mandate of the Ministry which cannot be met under its regular schemes and support such initiatives of an innovative/pilot nature in the area of welfare and empowerment of the Ministry’s target groups, as cannot be supported under its regular schemes.

Benefit: Items Admissible for Assistance Construction of a building or extension of existing buildings, or rent of the building where the service is provided (staff quarters are excluded, except in the case of wardens, chowkidar, etc.). Salaries and allowances of staff; minimal administration support can also be considered. Cost of equipment, furniture, etc. Charges related to the delivery of the service (education, training, food, etc.). Stipends, etc., in the case of trainees. Other charges as may be necessary for the proper operation of the program. Norms of Financial Assistance Financial assistance will be provided up to 90% of the approved cost, covering both recurring and non-recurring expenditures. The remaining 10% of the cost should be covered by the voluntary agency or any other organization, with a preference for the voluntary organization itself. In cases where an organization operates in a relatively new area where both voluntary and government efforts are limited but the demand for the service is substantial, the government may cover 100% of the cost. Building Grant Limitation: In the case of building grants, the government grant will be limited to ₹10,00,000. Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling: Regarding non-recurring grant-in-aid under the scheme, a ceiling of ₹10,00,000 per annum per project shall be applicable. Benefits for Staff Expenditure on Staff Project Director: ₹8,400 per month Social Worker: ₹4,200 per month Doctor (part-time): ₹6,000 per month Compounder/Nurse: ₹3,000 per month Vocational Trainer: ₹4,200 per month Driver: ₹1,800 per month Peon/Sweeper/Watchman etc.: ₹2,000 per month Maintenance of Beneficiaries Diet Charges (Per Person per month): ₹600 Bedding material (Per person): ₹600 (non-recurring) Uniform/Clothing (per person per annum) : ₹1,000 Washing charges (per person per month): ₹150 Books & Stationery (per person per annum): ₹400 Water & Electricity charges (Per annum): ₹6,000

The main objective of the Scheme is to assist needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated, scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effect of disabilities.

Benefit: QUANTUM OF ASSISTANCE (i) For aids /appliances costing up to Rs. 15,000: Full financial assistance under the scheme. (ii) For aids /appliances costing between Rs. 15,001/- to Rs. 30000/-: Financial assistance up to Rs 15000/- (iii) Further, all expensive items costing above Rs. 30,001/, except Cochlear Implant and Motorized Tricycle, eligible for assistance under the scheme, subject to income ceiling, would be listed out. The government of India shall bear 50% of the cost of these items thus listed by the Committee and the remainder shall be contributed by either the State Govt. or the NGO or any other agency or by the beneficiary concerned subject to prior approval of the Ministry on case to case basis; limited to 20% of the Budget under the Scheme. Note: For providing modern assistive devices to all categories of PWDs, the items will be decided by Expert Committees constituted in the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. (iv) Cochlear Implant and post-operative therapy and rehabilitation for children with Hearing Impairment with a ceiling of Rs. 7.00 lakh per unit (to be borne by the Government) in case of children with pre-lingual hearing loss between 1 to 5 years of age and Rs.6.00 Lakh in case of children with acquired hearing loss between 5 to 18 years. The financial support will cover the cost of the implant, surgery, therapy, mapping, travel, and pre-implant assessment in both cases. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech & Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), (AYJNISHD) Mumbai, will be the nodal agency for Cochlear Implant Surgery. Surgery will be done at the hospitals empaneled by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The Cochlear Implant devices will be procured by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), as per the specification recommended by the core committee. Note: Beneficiaries will be linked with Aadhar numbers. The amount of assistance will be as follows:- a) Total Income: Upto Rs. 22,500/- per month; Amount of Assistance: Full cost of aid/appliance b) Total Income: Rs.22,501/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month; Amount of Assistance: 50% of the cost of aid/appliance Traveling Costs - Traveling Costs in terms of rail fare or bus fare would be admissible separately to the PwD and one escort fare, subject to a limit of Rs. 250/- per person, irrespective of the number of visits to the center and for attending the distribution camp for aids & assistive devices. The beneficiary should attend the Rehabilitation Centre nearest to his/her place of residence except in the North-Eastern Region where he may be allowed travel costs for traveling outside the Region till such facilities become available within the North-Eastern Region. Boarding and Lodging Expenses - Boarding and lodging expenses at the rate of Rs.100/- per day for a maximum duration of 15 days would be admissible, only for those patients whose total income is up to Rs.22,500/- per month and the same will be allowed to attendant/escort. Boarding and lodging expenses will be admissible for the following:- i. To attend the camp for receiving aids and assistive devices. ii. Persons with Locomotor disability: a. Corrective/reconstructive surgery b. Cases requiring stay for fitment of artificial limb/caliper iii. Person with Hearing disability: Cases requiring stay for earmould fabrication/fitment Implementing agencies will, as far as possible, avail the facilities of boarding and lodging available in the Dharamshalas attached to Hospitals. Types of Aids/Appliances The following aids and appliances may be allowed for each type of disability. However, any other item as notified from time to time by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the purpose will also be allowed. PERSONS WITH LOCOMOTOR DISABILITY a) All prosthetic and orthotic devices, mobility aids, surgical foot wears, MCR chappals, and all types of devices for ADL (activity of daily living) as recommended by an expert committee from time to time. b) HIGH-END PROSTHESIS:- High-end Prosthesis (Below Knee, Above Knee, Below elbow, and Above elbow) to Persons with disabilities having 80% and above disability. The extent of the subsidy would be Rs.30,000/-. c) Motorized tricycles and Motorized wheelchairs for persons with severe locomotor disability, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, and any other person with similar conditions, where either three/four limbs or one-half of the body are severely impaired. Persons with Disabilities 80% and above disability would be eligible for assistance with a Motorized tricycle and a Motorized wheelchair. The extent of the subsidy would be Rs.50,000/-. This will be provided to persons aged 16 years and above, once in five years. Persons with severe disabilities of 16 years and above age having mental impairment shall not be eligible for Motorized tricycles and wheelchairs since it puts them at risk of serious accident/physical harm. Within the maximum subsidy to be provided for the distribution of motorized tricycles, the year's specific limit would be decided by a Committee having representation of DEPWD, ALIMCO and if required, other concerned agencies. PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES INCLUDING DEAF-BLIND AND WITH OTHER DISABILITIES. a. Accessible Mobile Phone to visually impaired students aged 18 years and above, once in five years, and Laptop, Braille Note Taker and Brallier to school-going students with disability (class 10th and above), once in 10 years. However, the extent of financial support under the scheme would be in accordance with the provisions contained in para7.0. b. Learning equipment. c. Communication equipment. d. Low vision aids. e. Special mobility aids for persons with visual disabilities with muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy like adapted walkers. f. Any suitable aids & assistive devices as recommended by the Expert committee from time to time. PERSONS WITH HEARING DISABILITY a. Various types of hearing aids, including BTE, etc. b. Educational kits. c. Assistive and Alarm devices. d. Any suitable aids & assistive devices as recommended by Expert Committee from time to time. Persons With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities a. Teaching and Learning Material (TLM) Kits. b. Multi Sensory Inclusive Education Development (MSIED) Kit. c. Any suitable device/kit/learning material as advised by Expert Committee from time to time. MULTIPLE DISABILITY Any suitable device as advised by Expert Committee from time to time. LEPROSY CURED PERSONS i. Assistive Daily Living Kits (ADL) for Leprosy cured persons. ii. Any suitable device as advised by Expert Committee from time to time. NEW DISABILITIES ADDED IN THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RPWD ACT, 2016 Any suitable aids and assistive devices as may be specified by Expert Committee from time to time for new disabilities added in the PWD Act, 2016. Periodic revision of aids/appliancesThe list of assistive devices may be revised periodically by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), without seeking the approval of the Expenditure Finance Committee/Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, within the financial ceiling prescribed by the Expert committee constituted in the Department. Department may also issue further guidelines in pursuance of the aims & objectives of the Scheme.

The scheme aims to provide special financial assistance to existing good borrowers who have maintained an excellent track record of timely repayment. Benefits include term loans up to ₹150,00,000/- and an interest rate concession of 1% less than the normal rate for modernization, expansion, etc.

Benefit: Financial assistance is available for a minimum amount of ₹5,00,000/- and a maximum amount of ₹150,00,000. An interest concession of 1% less than the normal rate is provided for 'A' Category borrowers. The loan funds are intended to be used to acquire fixed assets for setting up of new units. The loan funds are intended for expansion, modernization, purchase of balancing equipment, and replacement of machinery or equipment of existing units. The repayment period is 3 to 5 years, excluding the moratorium period. Conditions _Fixed assets in existing units assisted by other institutions or banks must be free from encumbrance._ _Collateral security in the form of immovable property must be offered as per the lending policy of the Corporation._ _The value of immovable property situated in the Union Territory of Puducherry to be offered shall be not less than the amount of term loan sanctioned._ _If the immovable property is situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry, the value must be not less than 150% of the loan amount in the case of land with building._ _If the immovable property situated outside the Union Territory of Puducherry is only land, the value of the same shall be not less than 200% of the loan amount._