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The scheme aims to provide training and equipment to boost inland fisheries among Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.

Benefit: Scheduled Tribe trainees are given a training kit worth ₹2,500/- after completing three months of training. The kit includes cast nets, gill nets with seekers and floats, nylon twine, cotton ropes, plastic ropes, and net-weaving equipment. Training Kit: The kit is provided after the successful completion of a three-month training program. Frequency of Disbursement: The benefits for this component can be reclaimed only once in a lifetime.

The scheme aims to boost fish production and provide employment through inland fisheries. Under this scheme, Financial assistance is provided as a scholarship to tribal trainees undergoing fisheries training.

Benefit: A trainee is paid a scholarship of ₹2,000/- per month for three months, amounting to a total of ₹6,000/-. Training Details Duration: 3 months Location: Tribal area training centers run by the Fisheries Department at Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai. Conditions for Receiving Benefits: A trainee is eligible for the scholarship only if they maintain a minimum of 60% attendance during the training period. Validity: The benefit is available once in a lifetime for each eligible trainee.

This scheme provides financial assistance to farmers practicing natural farming in the completely chemical-free Dang district to promote sustainable agriculture, increase productivity, and ensure environmental conservation.

Benefit: For the first year: ₹10,000 per hectare 1. ₹5,000/hectare for Kharif 1. ₹5,000/hectare for Rabi and Summer - For already benefiting farmers (second year onwards): ₹6,000 per hectare 1. ₹3,000/hectare for Kharif 1. ₹3,000/hectare for Rabi and Summer

The scheme aims to provide 4% interest subvention to cattle breeders in Gujarat on timely repayment of short-term loans taken through the Kisan Credit Card for animal husbandry activities.

Benefit: Name of Component Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit (in Year) for Reclaiming Benefits)To provide interest subvention to animal husbandry of the state at the rate of 4% to the beneficiaries Kishan Credit Card.4% interest subvention on timely repayment of short-term loan taken by animal husbandry up to ₹2,00,000/-. only once in a financial year

The scheme aims to provide 4% interest subvention to the fishermen in Gujarat on timely repayment of short-term loans taken through the Kisan Credit Card.

Benefit: Name of Component Standard of Assistance Minimum Time Limit (in Year) for Reclaiming Benefits)To provide interest subvention to fishermen of the state at the rate of 4% to the beneficiaries Kishan Credit Card.4% interest subvention on timely repayment of short-term loans taken by animal husbandry up to ₹2,00,000/-.only once in a financial year

The scheme aims to provide essential tools like electric chalk and electric footmill to individual artisans with a 75% subsidy. It benefits pottery workers, particularly those of Prajapati/Kumbhar caste, by offering instrumental assistance and requiring a 25% beneficiary contribution.

Benefit: Provision of tools such as an electric chalk and an electric footmill. 75% subsidy on the cost of the tool. The instrument assistance is to be used solely for the purpose for which it was given and for the potter's work. The assistance will be given only in the form of instrumental assistance and not in cash. _The beneficiary must submit 25% of their contribution amount to the office of the institution through a demand draft in the name of 'GMK & RTI' of an authorized bank on the day disclosed by the organization._ _The applicant must use the instrument assistance only for the purpose for which it has been given and for the matter involving the potter's work._ _If the applicant misuses the assistance, the amount of tool assistance given will be recovered by the revenue organization._ _During verification by an officer of the institution, if the instrument assistance is found not to have been used for the intended purpose, the amount of the instrument assistance given will be withdrawn._ _The benefit of resource support will be available to only one person per family._ _The delivery of the tool must be checked upon receipt, as no complaint of any kind of instrument will be taken into account after delivery._

The “Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts” scheme is launched for the purpose for improving the productivity and competitiveness of the traditional OBC craftsmen ensuring quality goods for enhanced income and thereby qualitative improvement in their living conditions.

Benefit: The training costs, stipend (if found necessary), and tool kit grant together shall be limited to ₹25000/-. The training and stipend portion is limited to ₹5000/-. The maximum period of training will be three months. Note 01: The focus will be on machinery and equipment. Note 02: The tools developed by reputed institutions will be encouraged amongst the craftsmen. Note 03: The choice of tools and machinery will be based on the occupation. Note 04: The beneficiaries can freely select whichever agency to procure equipment. Note 05: The grant is for modernization of traditional occupation i.e. for procurement of modern tools and machinery. Note 06: The grant should not be used as working capital.

The "Tool Kit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides reimbursement for purchasing tools to registered construction workers who have obtained training under the Skill Upgradation or RPL Scheme of the Board.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: Upto ₹5,000/-. Note: A construction worker can get the benefit of the tool kit scheme after every three years. The financial benefit under the scheme shall be reimbursed after the beneficiary has purchased the tools.

“Tool Purchase Grant for the Construction Workers” scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Dep.t, West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides one time reimbursement to each registered beneficiary who is with the Board for a period of at least 6 months for purchasing tools for his profession.

Benefit: Quantum of Assistance: One time reimbursement of ₹2,000/-.

Launched on January 1, 2018, the "Tool/Equipment Purchase Subsidy Scheme" provides financial assistance to construction workers registered under the M.P. Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for the purchase of tools and equipment related to their work.

Benefit: The benefit is 10% of the loan or ₹5,000, whichever is lower.

The scheme aims to provide registered construction workers with a toolkit, including hand gloves and other construction-related tools, worth up to ₹10,000/-.

Benefit: Under this scheme, registered construction workers are provided with a toolkit worth up to ₹10,000/-.

The Scheme aims at recognising and promoting quality education amongst students belonging to SCs by providing financial support. The Scheme will cover SC students for pursuing studies beyond the 12th class.

Benefit: Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges shall be paid. For private sector institutions, the fee support is subject to a ceiling of ₹2,00,000 per annum per student. Academic Allowance: - ₹86,000 in the first year. - ₹41,000 in each subsequent year. Allowance covers living expenses, books and stationery, computer/laptop, UPS, printer, and any other academic requirements necessary for successful completion of the course.

A scholarship scheme by DoEPwDs for Students with Disabilities (SwDs) pursuing studies beyond class 12th admitted in a full-time course in one of the 'notified institutions'.

Benefit: Payment of Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (Ceiling of ₹ 2.00 LPA per student for private sector institutions)1. Living expenses: ₹ 3000/- per month per student.1. Books and stationery: ₹ 5000/- per annum per student.1. A computer/laptop with accessories (UPS and printer) is limited to ₹ 30,000/- per student (one-time assistance).1. Reimbursement of expenses for the purchase of Aids and Assistive Devices including necessary software related to the particular disability of the selected candidate: ₹ 30,000/- per student (one-time assistance).1. Special Allowance (related to types of disabilities like Reader Allowance, Escort Allowance, Helper Allowance etc.): ₹ 2000/- per month. The aids and assistive devices may include: For the blind I low vision: Braille / Brailer Typewriter Laptop with screen-reading software Laptop with Screen Magnification software Talk software for mobile phone accessibility DAISY Recorder and player For the hearing impaired: Binaural digital programmable hearing aid with provision for button cells. Cell phone with SMS SIM Card Laptop with WiFi (Bluetooth) facility.

The scheme aims to transform local varieties of Mango, Ber, Amla, and other indigenous plants into improved varieties. It also provides 20 days of Top Working training to unemployed rural youth.

Benefit: Training Benefit: Provision of 20-day training on top working techniques to rural unemployed youth. - Tool Kit Distribution: Each trainee is provided with a tool kit worth up to ₹400/- during the training period. - Financial Incentive for Successful Grafting: A payment of ₹10/- per successfully grafted tree is provided once the branches reach approximately 2 feet in length.

"Toposili Bandhu" (Old Age Pension) scheme was initiated by the Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department of West Bengal Government.

Benefit: Pension : ₹1,000/- per month.

The scheme aims to promote biotechnology education and research by providing students, researchers, and farmers with exposure to modern laboratories, advanced research activities, and innovative technologies.

Benefit: Under this tour program, eligible individuals visit modern biotechnology laboratories to learn about new research works.

The scheme aims to train and certify Goan youth as tourist guides through Basic and Advanced modules. It reimburses fees for the Basic course and sponsors the Advanced curriculum, creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in Goa’s tourism sector.

Benefit: Reimbursement of Fees Reimbursement of the fee paid by the participant for the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (Basic) Certification Programme (IITF Basic) conducted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. SC/ST category candidates are already exempted from payment of registration fees under the IITF programme and therefore are not eligible for reimbursement under this scheme. Sponsored Training Sponsorship of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum developed by the Department of Tourism, Goa, covering local history, heritage, culture, tourist destinations, soft skills, and etiquette. Certification On completion of the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum, the Department of Tourism awards a Tourist Guide Certificate. Optional Language Specialisation Participants may optionally pursue Foreign Language Courses after certification at their own cost. Special Provisions Existing tourist guides registered with the Department of Tourism as on the date of notification may register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum at no cost. Examination fee of ₹ 500 for the IITF Basic course shall be borne by the candidate.

Under this scheme, the Corporation provides loans/benefits to individuals from BPL families, whose annual family income does not exceed ₹1,80,000/-, in both rural & urban areas for various self-employment income-generating activities such as running a stationery shop, kiryana shop, cloth shop, etc.

Benefit: Project Cost Ceiling: - Up to ₹1,50,000/-. Subsidy: - Subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-) Margin Money: - The Corporation provides margin money @ 10% of the project cost. - Margin money is provided @ 4% interest per annum. - The interest on bank loans is charged by the banks at their lending policies. Bank Loan: - Besides subsidy and margin money, the composite loan i.e. subsidy and margin money, and the balance amount of the bank loan is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries. Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC: Upto Amount (₹)Interest % P.A.Penal Interest % P.A.15,000/- 4 4 Interest Starts onPenalty Start AfterPrincipal Recovery Starts AfterInstallment Starts AfterInstallment PeriodSame Day 180 Days 360 Days 180 Days 180 Days

“Trademark Reimbursement Scheme” is a part of the Start-up Policy 2017. For start-ups that have successfully entered the production/service delivery phase, and want to trademark their company name and logo, 50% of the cost of trade-mark registration of their company name and logo will be reimbursed.

Benefit: Reimbursement For start-ups that have successfully entered the production/service delivery phase, and want to trademark their company name and logo, 50% of the cost of trade-mark registration of their company name and logo will be reimbursed up to ₹ 25,000/-. Number of Slots The benefits of this scheme can be availed by up to 200 applicants per year who shall be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines. Disbursal Once the application is approved by the SPC, the approved amount shall be disbursed within 60 days from the date of approval. NOTE: Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept/reject applications.

The "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" scheme provides financial assistance to non-reserved category students who are undergoing training in recognized institutions for competitive recruitment examinations.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹20,000/- per student or the actual fee payable, whichever is less.