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This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are enrolled in Standards I to X.

Benefit: Assistance Details: Sl. No.Standard/ClassStudents (Boys & Girls)Scholarship Rate (Yearly)1Standard I to VIIIBoth₹1000/-2Standard IX to XBoth₹1500/-

The Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides up upto ₹2,00,000/- for specialized medical treatment in Hospitals having tie-ups with Government General Hospitals. The amount for the medical treatment is credited through DBT into the bank account.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of upto ₹2,00,000/- for taking specialized medical treatment in Hospitals having tie-ups with Government General Hospitals.

"Spectacle Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹2,000/- to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of Spectacle. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme are not eligible.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-, for the purchase of Spectacle. The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹1,500/- is provided to workers employed in the industrial and commercial establishments of the state of Haryana for the purchase of spectacles in case of visual impairment.

Benefit: Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹1,500/- is provided to worker or his/her dependents for the purchase of spectacles in case of visual impairment. Additionally, if the price of the spectacles is less than ₹1,500/-, then the actual price of the spectacles will be provided. Note: The worker will be provided with a one-time financial assistance in a block of 5 years to purchase spectacles.

The scheme aims to promote and expand the cultivation of high-value spices such as ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic among farmers by providing quality seeds and tubers at a subsidized rate, thereby increasing spice production and enhancing farmers’ income in Uttarakhand.

Benefit: To promote spice cultivation among farmers, spice seeds and tubers (ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic) are provided at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, up to ₹15,000/- per hectare. These seeds are available for a maximum of 4 hectares of land. - For example, if 1 kg of ginger costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- to the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Center, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to obtain the tuber for ₹100/-.

The objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers to produce good quality and diseased-free planting materials and to grow improved varieties of high-yielding spices.

Benefit: Pattern of Assistance: The produce from the Government Farm, Umsning are sold directly to the growers through District Horticulture Officers / Implementing Officers at full rate.

The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts. Under this scheme, eligible candidates are sponsored for various departmental positions based on demand and their qualifications.

Benefit: Under this scheme, employment opportunities are provided to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts through outsourcing.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children upto age of 18 years, including those who have lost both parents, those whose main earning parent has died, & children who have suffered due to violation of laws, child labor, child trafficking, child marriage & similar circumstances.

Benefit: Beneficiaries are provided assistance of ₹4,000/- per month till the age of 18 years, directly deposited into their bank account.

The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹800/- in the form of scholarships to undergraduate students who excel in sports.

Benefit: Rate of Scholarship: ₹800/- per month.

The "Sports Scholarship" scheme implemented by the Department of Welfare, Government of Jharkhand aims to boost sports participation among Scheduled Tribe students. It provides scholarships, incentives, and essential sports materials for eligible participants.

Benefit: Scholarship for Student-Athletes: - ₹2,500/- per year for middle and high school students. - ₹3,000/- per year for college-level athletes. Incentives for Excellence: - ₹10,000/- for athletes achieving recognition at the national or international level. - Daily allowance of ₹200/- and second-class rail fare for national/state-level participants. Sports Material: - Hockey sticks, badminton rackets, tennis rackets, bows, arrows, tracksuits, shoes, socks, and carrying bags. Awards for District and State Competitions: - Certificates and prizes for top performers in various categories. NOTE: Support for Below Poverty Line (BPL) Athletes priority access to sports materials and financial assistance.

Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative is a scheme to provide financial assistance to youth of Union Territory of J&K for establishing their business units with a special focus on high-growth entrepreneurship.

Benefit: Financial Assistance provided under this scheme shall be provided by J&K Bank as a start-up loan. 1. Assistance under the scheme shall be a minimum ₹2 Lakhs and a maximum of up to ₹20 Lakhs including the interest capitalized during the implementation period shall be provided as assistance. 1. There will be no margin money requirement to be paid by the applicant. 1. Selected applicants shall only have to repay the principal amount provided to them as assistance by Mission Youth. 1. Interest component subject to a maximum of ₹2 Lakh and subject to the condition that the applicant doesn’t make any default in repayment of the principal amount shall be paid by Mission Youth. 1. The amount of assistance provided by Mission Youth (MY) has to be compulsorily utilized for the establishment of a Startup only. 1. The bank shall extend the loan facility as per their normal assessment procedure.

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to state pilgrims traveling to the Sita Temple & Ashoka Vatika in Sri Lanka and the Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia. Under this scheme, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the expenses of the journey, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.

Benefit: Under this scheme, natives of Madhya Pradesh who complete visits to Sita Temple & Ashok Vatika in Sri Lanka, as well as Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia, are eligible for reimbursement. 1. Upon submission of the certificate detailing the actual expenses incurred, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the total expenses, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to scheduled tribes and tribal communities for pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya in memory of Maa Shabari. The scheme offers ₹5,000/- financial assistance per pilgrim to enable darshan of Lord Sri Ram for eligible tribal beneficiaries.

Benefit: Financial Assistance ₹5,000/- per pilgrim as financial assistance towards travel expenses for pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. Travel Arrangements Travel arrangements through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited. Railway journey assistance and booking support. Coverage Details First 1,500 scheduled tribe and tribal pilgrims will be eligible for the scheme benefits. Benefits are available once per person per year for the pilgrimage to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. Conditions Pilgrims must complete the journey and submit proof of pilgrimage completion. Travel must be undertaken within the approved timeframe after receiving permission. Registration and prior approval from the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board is mandatory. Submission of travel documents and pilgrimage proof within one month of journey completion is required.

The Govt. of Kerala launched the “Sruthitharangam (Cochlear Implantation Scheme)” under Kerala Social Security Mission by the Social Justice Department, Kerala. This scheme envisioned providing free cochlear implantation surgery for children in the age group of 0-5 years, who are hearing impaired.

Benefit: Under the scheme, children who are hearing impaired will be provided free cochlear implantation surgery. Note: The children will be selected by Regional and State level technical committees for cochlear implantation.

The scheme aims to provide financial relief during property registration by offering exemptions or rebates in stamp duty to specific sections of society.

Benefit: Under this scheme, stamp duty exemptions are provided at the time of property registration to: Include deprived sections of society in the mainstream of development. Promote economic upliftment. Support improved performance in agriculture-related activities. Recognize and give importance to the state’s military personnel. - A 25% rebate in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh in favor of a woman buyer, a maximum of two times in her lifetime. - A 25% rebate in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh in favor of a disabled person, a maximum of two times in his lifetime. - An exemption of up to 25% in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh for serving or retired military officers/personnel of the State. - Exemption from stamp duty is provided on mortgage deeds executed for loans taken for agricultural activities.

The Government of Haryana offers reimbursement of stamp duty charges to incentivize industrial investment and infrastructure development across the state. This scheme provides financial relief on stamp duty paid during land or property registration for eligible sectors and locations.

Benefit: General Industrial Units: 100% refund in 'D' category blocks; 75% in 'C' category blocks and 60% in 'B' category blocks on the land meant for industrial use, after commencement of commercial production within 5 years from the date of purchase of land.1. Thrust Sectors/Bio Energy Enterprises [MSME]: 100% refund in ‘C’ and 'D' category blocks; 80% in ‘B' category blocks on the land meant for industrial use, after commencement of commercial production within 5 years from the date of purchase of land. Note: Registered Farmer Producer Organization (FPO)/ Integrated Pack Houses (having grading, sorting, packaging etc facilities) shall also be eligible.1. Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) – Thrust Sector [MSME]: 100% reimbursement of stamp duty for setting up units in ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ category blocks on the meant for Industrial use, after commencement of commercial production within 05 years from the date of purchase of land.1. Data Centres and Co-Location Facility: 100% refund of Stamp Duty throughout the State. Import Substitution Enterprises [MSME]: 100% refund in ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ category blocks on the land meant for industrial use, after commencement of commercial production within 5 years from the date of purchase of land.1. Essential Sector Enterprises: 100% refund in B, C & D category blocks on the land meant for industrial use, after commencement of commercial production within 5 years from the date of purchase of land.1. Industrial Park: 80% Stamp duty refund to the developer of Industrial Park/Estate in ‘C’ & ‘D’ category blocks.1. Service Enterprises: 50% refund of stamp duty in ‘C’ & ‘D’ category blocks and 30% in ‘B’ category blocks for new enterprise, after commencement of service within 5 years from the date of purchase of land.1. Expansion/Diversification: - This benefit shall also be applicable to Enterprises [Sr. no. 2(ii) to 2 (xi) above] undergoing 50% additional investment in plant and machinery for expansion/diversification of existing unit. - The Mega projects undertaking expansion/diversification & the identified service enterprises at Clause 2(xi) of the scheme with same criteria of Investment shall be treated as Mega Projects.

Through “Stamp Duty Reimbursement Scheme”, in case of land/ developed area purchased/ leased by Start-ups/ incubators/ accelerators, the stamp duty for land area lease/ sale transaction for start-ups/incubators/ accelerators will not exceed ₹ 100/-, and the excess amount paid will be reimbursed.

Benefit: In case of land/ developed area purchased/ leased by Start-ups/ incubators/ accelerators, the stamp duty for land area lease/ sale transaction for start-ups/incubators/ accelerators will not exceed ₹ 100/-, and the excess amount paid to the authorities concerned will be reimbursed. A start-up is eligible only once to avail the benefits of this scheme. In the case of an incubator/accelerator, this amount shall be paid after a period of three years of successful operation. This can be relaxed in the case of a company that is in the business of making incubators. Up to 100 start-ups can avail the benefits of this scheme per year. NOTE: Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement.

A scheme by Ministry of Finance for financing SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up a greenfield project Enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading sector and activities allied to agriculture.

Benefit: Facilitation of composite loan (inclusive of term loan and working capital) between ₹10 Lakhs and ₹100 Lakhs. Rupay debit card to be issued for convenience of the borrower. The web portal by SIDBI provides hand-holding support through a network of agencies engaged in training, skill development, mentoring, project report preparation, application filling, work shed / utility support services, subsidy schemes etc.

The Dept. of Biotechnology has launched "Star College Scheme for Strengthening of Science Education and Training at Undergraduate Level" for improving critical thinking and 'hands-on' experimental work at the undergraduate (college) level in sciences.

Benefit: Nature of Financial Assistance One-time non-recurring grant of ₹10,00,000 per science department, recurring grant of ₹3,00,000 per science department per year for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory annual review, and ₹1,00,000, ₹2,00,000 and ₹3,00,000 subject to their departments for mentoring and monitoring per college and ₹1,00,000 per year under contingency head will be provided. The scheme encourages the purchase of multiple copies of routine equipment required for science practicals in UG courses within a ceiling of ₹1,00,000. For the purchase of equipment costing more than one lakh and up to three lakhs, prior approval of DBT is required. For Students Student training via the introduction of practicals, prescribed in the curriculum. Introduction of conceptual clarity via engaging students in minor projects, either singly or in groups of students not exceeding 4 in number. Inclusion of techniques for 'hands-on' training to strengthen concepts taught otherwise via theoretical approach. Summer training preferably via engaging students in research projects. Visits to neighboring industries, research institutions, or places of academic value. Use of IT in classroom, laboratory, and library activities. Organizing lectures by eminent scientists, and career counseling lectures specifically for creating awareness among students about their future career options in science. Any other relevant additional information. For Faculty Faculty improvement program. Participation in summer courses for skill upgradation to be able to train students. Curriculum change to ensure more, 'hands-on' laboratory work. Greater emphasis on communicating research and research process to students. Introduce an internal review process by students regarding the implementation of various activities under the Star College Scheme. Feedback from students regarding the competence of faculty, adequacy of teaching/laboratory environment, and additional needs, if any. Expected Outcomes Annual Outcomes Increase in the number of practicals being conducted individually by the students. Introduction of “hands-on training” to enhance conceptual clarity for topics taught previously by theoretical approach. Engaging students in minor research projects. Faculty development programs and laboratory staff training programs. Involvement of students in scientific writing and journal club activities. Consolidated outcome after the sanctioned tenure (3 years) Increase in the admission cut-off percentage and decrease in the dropout rates of students. Increase in the faculty generated resources viz extramural research grants from other funding agencies to strengthen the Star College Scheme efforts. Number of colleges or schools mentored from underprivileged areas. Number of colleges mentored to write grants for Star Scheme support and their outcome. SOPs developed, lab manuals created and uploaded on the website, or submitted to DBT.

The scheme “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)” was launched by the DPIIT on 19th April 2021 to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization.

Benefit: A Grant of up to ₹5 (five) crore would be provided to a selected incubator in milestone-based three (or) more installments. 1. A component of Management Fee @ 5% of the Seed Fund grant to the incubator will be provisioned (i.e. if an incubator is granted ₹1 crore of Seed Fund, then by including management fee @ 5%, the total assistance would be ₹1.050 crore). Note 01: The exact quantum of grant and installments for each incubator will be decided by the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) based on its evaluation. Note 02: Incubators shall use the grant only for disbursal to eligible startups and shall not use the grant for facility creation or any other expenses. Note 03: The Management Fee provisioned for incubators shall not be used by the incubator for facility creation or any other administrative expenses. The Management Fee will be utilized for administrative expenditure, selection and due diligence of startups, and monitoring of the progress of beneficiary startups. Note 04: Installments shall be released to incubators upon submission of proofs of achievement of milestones as decided by EAC. A Proportionate Management fee shall also be released with each installment. Note 05: The quantum of the first installment may be up to 40% of the total approved commitment. When the cash-in-hand of the incubator goes below 10% of the total commitment by EAC, the Incubator may request for the next installment, which shall be released to the incubator within 30 days of submission of proof of achievement of milestones. Note 06: The grant should be utilized fully by the incubator within a period of three years from the date of receipt of the first installment of funds. Note 07: If the Incubator has not utilized at least 50% of the total commitment within the first 2 years, then the Incubator will not be eligible for any further drawdowns. It will return all unutilized funds along with interest. Note 08: Interest earned on all unutilized funds available with incubators shall be taken into account and adjusted at the time of the next release. Note 09: The financing of beneficiaries will be done with efficiency and care. Selected incubators would be responsible for proper management and disbursement of the Seed Fund. Note 10: The selected incubator shall maintain a transparent process of selection, monitoring, and disbursement mechanism for the fund. Seed Fund would be disbursed to selected startups after due diligence by the incubator. Note 11: The incubators shall be responsible for providing physical infrastructure to the selected startups for regular functioning, support for testing and validating ideas, mentoring for prototype or product development or commercialization, and developing capacities in finance, human resources, legal compliances, and other functions. They are also expected to provide networking with investors and opportunities for showcasing at various national and international events. If the selected startup does not want to utilize the physical infrastructure of the incubator, the incubator shall offer all other resources and services to the startup. Note 12: A startup selected by an incubator for assistance under this scheme shall not be charged any fees.