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The UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme), 2024, is a Government of India initiative for Northeastern region of India offering various incentives to the industries in both sectors Manufacturing and Service.

Benefit: Capital Investment Incentive (CII) - 30% of the eligible P&M in Zone A and 50% in Zone B. Capital Interest Subvention (CIS) - 3% interest subvention in Zone A and 5% in Zone B for a period of 7 years. Manufacturing & Services Linked Incentive (MSLI) - All eligible units of Zone A & Zone B will be granted MSLI equal to 100% of the Net payment of GST, i.e. GST Paid less Input Tax Credit, for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of commencement of commercial production/operation or till the validity of the scheme whichever is earlier.

"Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana (General)" scheme provides financial assistance to children in Uttar Pradesh who face various hardships.

Benefit: Financial Assistance : ₹ 2,500/- per month.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced an old-age pension scheme for the benefit of the senior citizens in the state. Under this scheme, eligible senior citizens will be provided with financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension.

Benefit: Benefits Monthly pension Rs. 1000/-.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance/compensation ranging from a minimum of ₹3 lakh to a maximum of ₹10 lakh to women victims and survivors of sexual offences, as well as to other women victims of crime in the state.

Benefit: Women victims of crime are provided financial assistance/compensation ranging from a minimum of ₹3 lakh to a maximum of ₹10 lakh. - Upon receipt of an application for compensation, the State/District Legal Services Authority may pass an order to provide immediate first aid or medical benefits free of cost to the victim/dependent, or an immediate relief amount of ₹5,000/- or ₹10,000/-, as required. This amount shall be disbursed immediately by the Member-Secretary, State Legal Services Authority or District Legal Services Authority. - If a woman is a victim of sexual violence or an acid attack and is covered under more than one offence, she will be entitled to receive a consolidated amount of compensation.

The scheme aims to promote large-scale industrial development and investment in the state of Uttarakhand by creating a favourable business environment, encouraging capital investment, and generating employment opportunities.

Benefit: Classification of Projects Based on Fixed Capital Investment: - Large Projects – ₹50 crore to ₹75 crore. - Mega Projects – Projects with a capital investment of more than ₹75 crore and up to ₹200 crore. - Ultra Mega Projects – Projects with a capital investment of more than ₹200 crore and up to ₹400 crore in plant and machinery. - Super Ultra Mega Projects – Projects with a capital investment of more than ₹400 crore in plant and machinery. Financial Incentives: Rebate/concession on prevailing land rates in SIIDCUL Industrial Areas (for manufacturing industries only): - Large Projects – 15% - Mega Projects – 25% - Ultra Mega Projects – 30% - Super Ultra Mega Projects – 30% Interest Subsidy: Reimbursement assistance on interest for term loans taken from banks for 5 years: - Large Projects – 7%, maximum ₹25 lakh per annum - Mega Projects – 7%, maximum ₹35 lakh per annum - Ultra Mega Projects – 7%, maximum ₹50 lakh per annum - Super Ultra Mega Projects – 7%, maximum ₹75 lakh per annum SGST Reimbursement (for manufacturing enterprises only): Reimbursement of net SGST for 5 years after adjustment of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on B2C sale of self-manufactured goods/items: - Large Projects – 30% - Mega Projects / Ultra Mega Projects / Super Ultra Mega Projects – 50% Electricity Bill Reimbursement Assistance (for manufacturing enterprises only): To support production, electricity reimbursement assistance will be provided at ₹1.00 per unit in the electricity bill, from the date of issuance for the next 5 years: - Large Projects – ₹50 lakh per annum - Mega Projects – ₹75 lakh per annum - Ultra Mega Projects – ₹1 crore per annum - Super Ultra Mega Projects – ₹1.50 crore per annum Reimbursement of Electricity Duty: 100% reimbursement. Reimbursement of Stamp Duty: 50% reimbursement of stamp duty charges payable during the execution of land purchase deed and lease deed. Reimbursement of Registration Fee: Registration of Land Purchase Deed/Lease Deed at the rate of ₹999 per ₹1,000. Subsidy on ETP: Capital subsidy of 30%, maximum ₹50 lakh for setting up an ETP plant. Payroll Assistance to Encourage Large-Scale Employment Generation: Payroll assistance will be provided based on the minimum limit for regular employment: - Large Projects – 50 employees - Mega Projects – 100 employees - Ultra Mega Projects – 200 employees - Super Ultra Mega Projects – 400 employees Payroll assistance will be given as a subsidy for the next 5 years at the rate of ₹500/- per month per employee for additional employees employed beyond the specified limit. For women employees, this rate will be ₹700/- per month per employee.

The scheme aims to promote investment and employment in the state by supporting the establishment, expansion, and diversification of micro, small, and medium enterprises through financial incentives and a favourable ecosystem.

Benefit: Assistance Provided under the MSME Policy: - DPR Assistance: 75% reimbursement of expenditure incurred on the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). - Stamp Duty Reimbursement: 50% to 100%, depending on the category of the enterprise. - Capital Goods Assistance: 20% to 50% of the total fixed capital investment in workshop building, plant, and machinery, up to a maximum reimbursement of ₹4 crore, as per the district and category of enterprise. - Interest Subsidy Reimbursement: 2% to 4% per annum, within the prescribed maximum limit, as per the district and category of enterprise. - Electricity Duty Reimbursement: 100% reimbursement for load up to 500 KW. - Market Fee Reimbursement: 50% reimbursement, subject to a maximum annual limit. - Quality Certification Incentive Assistance: 75% reimbursement, up to a maximum of ₹1 lakh. - Incentive for Cluster Development: Financial incentive of 70% of the project cost, up to a maximum of ₹5 crore per project.

The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.

Benefit: Under the scheme, four regional offices of the Regional Superintendent of Industries (Wool) have been established at Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur. These offices oversee spinning and weaving activities through departmental spinning/production centers. - Trainees who are willing to work in spinning and weaving are selected and provided with wool/NMC spinning wheels. They can carry out spinning and weaving either at the departmental centers or at their own homes. Weavers are compensated for their work according to rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring year-round employment. - To support weavers and spinners, the Khadi & Polyvastra Artisan Welfare and Pension Trust has been established in the state. Upon registration, each artisan receives a 12% contribution from the artisan and a 12% contribution from the department. Additionally, artisans are entitled to receive 25% of their annual spinning and weaving wages as a bonus.

The scheme aims to honor exceptionally skilled artisans of the state for their outstanding contributions to the traditional craft sector. This annual award celebrates heritage, promotes excellence, and supports artisans whose expertise has preserved and enriched cultural craftsmanship.

Benefit: Every year, 25 artisans from the state of Uttarakhand are honored with the "Uttarakhand Rajya Shilp Ratna Puraskar." - Each selected outstanding artisan receives a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with a memento (symbolic representation), an angavastra (ceremonial stole) and a certificate of appreciation.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to widows/dependents of soldiers & paramilitary personnel who were martyred in wars, border clashes, or internal security operations. Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹10 lakh is provided, subject to eligibility criteria.

Benefit: One-Time Grant: ₹10,00,000/- per martyr

The scheme aims to support the growth of the startup ecosystem in Uttarakhand and create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by establishing a robust and sustainable startup environment in the state.

Benefit: Under the policy, the following incentives are provided: - A monthly allowance of ₹15,000/- per month for one year to entrepreneurial startups, and ₹20,000/- per month to women entrepreneurs, person from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Divyang, transgender startups, or those based on grassroots innovations. - One-time seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh for recognized startups, and up to ₹12.50 lakh for women entrepreneurs, scheduled caste, scheduled tribes, Divyang, transgender, or grassroots innovation-based startups. - Reimbursement assistance of ₹1 lakh per national patent and ₹5 lakh per international patent. - Reimbursement assistance of ₹10,000/- for filing applications for trademarks and industrial designs. - Financial incentives under the MSME policy, such as special capital subsidy, interest subsidy, stamp duty exemption, and SGST reimbursement assistance. - One-time free assistance for pre-incubation and incubation support. - Capital subsidy of up to ₹1 crore for setting up new incubation centres and up to ₹50 lakh for expanding existing incubation centres. - Provision of ₹200 crore for setting up a venture fund.

The Science & Technology Congress aims to foster scientific talent and encourage emerging scientists and researchers in the state. The congress is organized annually by UCOST and attracts significant participation from young researchers and scientists.

Benefit: The Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress (USSTC) is organized annually by UCOST. The USSTC specifically aims to foster scientific talent and provide encouragement to emerging scientists and researchers in the state. The Science Congress attracts considerable attention from young researchers and scientists and has been a great success.

It aims to establish a transparent, efficient, and standardized system for the online registration of tourism-related businesses and service units across the state.

Benefit: Under this initiative, tourism-related businesses and services within the state are registered online through the Department of Tourism.

The scheme aims to aims to encourage and financially strengthen permanent residents/entrepreneurs of the state who invest ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore in the tourism sector.

Benefit: Stamp Duty Reimbursement: Amount: 100% of the applicable stamp duty. Intended Use: For new eligible tourism units to receive reimbursement on the stamp duty paid on: - Sale/lease deeds related to the purchase/lease of land/built-up area for tourism projects, provided the sale/lease deed is executed during the scheme's validity period. - Loan agreements are made for initiating the project during the scheme's validity period. - Mortgages and pledges were made for initiating the project during the scheme's validity period. Conditions: The stamp duty reimbursement will be provided in a lump sum after the tourism unit commences commercial operation (COD). The application for stamp duty reimbursement must be submitted along with the capital grant application. Capital Grant/Assistance: Amount: Financial grant/assistance will be provided based on the permissible capital investment for establishing new or expanding existing eligible tourism units in the identified categories. - Category A districts: ₹33,00,000 plus 15% of the additional permissible capital investment above ₹1,00,00,000, with a maximum grant of ₹80,00,000. - Category B districts: ₹33,00,000 plus 25% of the additional permissible capital investment above ₹1,00,00,000, with a maximum grant of ₹1,20,00,000. - Category C districts: ₹33,00,000 plus 30% of the additional permissible capital investment above ₹1,00,00,000, with a maximum grant of ₹1,50,00,000. Eligible Capital Investment: For calculating the capital grant/assistance, "permissible capital investment" includes peripheral infrastructure (boundary wall, internal roads, and other basic structural facilities), structure and building, plant, indigenous and imported machinery and equipment, material handling equipment, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations, fixtures, furniture and fittings, waste management facilities, transformers, generators, captive power plants, and other auxiliary facilities installed for use on the premises and their related installation expenses. Excluded Capital Investment: Investment in "land and land development," pre-construction expenses, consulting fees, capitalised interest, and working capital will not be included in the calculation for the capital grant. Conditions: Full payment by the investor for all capital assets and complete ownership of the project is required. All capital assets must be installed and used at the project site. Interest Subsidy Reimbursement: Amount: 3% interest subsidy on term loans. - Category A districts: Maximum ₹4,00,000 per year, per unit. - Category B districts: Maximum ₹5,00,000 per year, per unit. - Category C districts: Maximum ₹6,00,000 per year, per unit. Intended Use: Applicable to eligible tourism units on term loans taken from notified commercial banks, financial institutions, state government cooperative banks, regional rural banks, or financial institutions recognised by the Government of India/State Government for financing the permissible capital investment. Conditions: The interest subsidy reimbursement will be payable for a maximum of 3 years from the date of commercial operation commencement. The percentage of interest subsidy reimbursement will be calculated annually based on the interest paid by the unit on the term loan after commercial operation commences.

The scheme aims to develop Champawat district as a model district under the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister, with the broader goal of positioning Uttarakhand as a model state for other Himalayan states.

Benefit: Uttarakhand@25 "Adarsh Champawat" aims to develop Champawat district as a model district under the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister, with the broader goal of making Uttarakhand a model for other Himalayan states. The Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, has been designated as the nodal agency. In this context, UCOST is working to develop the district as an ideal district by coordinating with NGOs, self-help groups, various state and central government departments, and other institutions operating in Champawat district.

The scheme aims to create a knowledge base by conducting conferences, seminars, and workshops in twenty-two Indian languages. The scheme provides a maximum funding of ₹2,00,000/- per programme to eligible institutions, along with an honorarium of up to ₹5,000/- per session for subject experts.

Benefit: The scheme provides financial assistance up to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- per programme. The honorarium for experts is a maximum of ₹5,000/- per expert and per session. Financial assistance shall be reimbursed against actual expenses after the successful completion of the conference, seminar, or workshop and the submission of requisite documents. An advance of 50% of the sanctioned amount will be released only to the Government Institutions. Terms and Conditions The approved conference, seminar, or workshop must be conducted within six months. A minimum of one-third of the resource persons must be from an industry background. One expert can give a maximum of two lectures for the conference, seminar, or workshop. The coordinator must maintain a webpage for the event on the website of the institute. The institution must post the link to the funding schemes of the All India Council for Technical Education on its website and the event webpage. Any change in the programme schedule, coordinator, or venue requires prior approval from the council, failing which the grant offer is automatically withdrawn. Funds sanctioned for a particular event cannot be utilized for any other programme or conference. If the event is cancelled, it must be reported immediately, and the grantee must refund the entire amount with a 10% simple interest. Any unutilized amount must be refunded to the All India Council for Technical Education through Real-Time Gross Settlement or National Electronic Funds Transfer only. The logo of the All India Council for Technical Education must be prominently displayed on all online and offline information, stage backdrops, podiums, and publicity materials, which must be in an Indian language.

The "Vadh Se Bachaye Govansh Ko Sahayata Yojana" scheme, initiated by the Directorate of Gopalan on 02/07/2015, provides financial assistance for the care and maintenance of cattle rescued from illegal slaughter or smuggling.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹40/day for large cattle and ₹20/day for small cattle. - Support is provided for a maximum of one (1) year or the custody period, whichever is shorter.

The scheme aims to provide immediate medical assistance and financial support to road traffic accident victims. It offers comprehensive medical treatment packages for various injury types with cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals.

Benefit: Medical Treatment Packages Comprehensive treatment packages ranging from ₹1,000/- to ₹45,000/- covering various types of injuries: Package-wise Benefits Simple Injury-I (Package 1): ₹1,000/- for treating simple wounds, injection Tetanus Vaccination, analgesic, antibiotics, general conditions check, cleaning, suturing and dressing Simple Injury-II (Package 2): ₹2,500/- including face and scalp wounds, change of soiled cloth with disposable dress, intravenous line, multiple lacerated wounds suturing Deglove Injury of Extremities (Package 3): ₹12,000/- for wound debridement in operation theatre under anaesthesia, intravenous line, intravenous antibiotics, remaining wounds suturing and inpatient treatment Simple Fracture Without Anaesthesia (Package 4): ₹1,500/- for closed reduction, cleaning, suturing, dressing of wounds, fracture stabilization with splint Closed Fracture Reduction Under Anaesthesia for First Fracture (Package 5): ₹4,000/- including closed fracture reduction under short general anaesthesia with plastering and inpatient treatment Closed Fracture Reduction Under Anaesthesia for Additional Fracture (Package 6): ₹5,500/- for additional fractures with similar treatment as Package 5 Dislocation Reduction Under Anaesthesia (Package 7): ₹8,000/- for joint dislocation reduction under general anaesthesia and inpatient treatment Open Reduction Internal Fixation-Small Bone (Package 8): ₹17,250/- including internal/external fixation of fracture in compound fractures, flap cover and inpatient treatment Open Reduction Internal Fixation-Large Bone (Package 9): ₹40,250/- for large bone fractures with similar treatment as Package 8 Inter Costal Drainage One Side (Package 10): ₹8,000/- including intercostal drainage and inpatient treatment Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral (Package 11): ₹11,000/- for bilateral intercostal drainage with inpatient treatment Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral with Intensive Care Unit (Package 12): ₹12,000/- with Intensive Care Unit stay Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral with Intensive Care Unit and Ventilator (Package 13): ₹14,000/- including ventilator support Blunt Injury Abdomen (Package 14): ₹10,000/- for suspected blunt injury abdomen with stabilization as inpatient Blunt Injury Abdomen with Intensive Care Unit Stay (Package 15): ₹12,000/- including Intensive Care Unit stay Supra Pubic Cystostomy (Package 16): ₹5,000/- including supra pubic cystectomy and inpatient treatment Immobilization for Suspected Spine Injury (Package 17): ₹5,000/- for non-operative management using spinal brace/collar Cervical Spine Injury-Skeletal Tong Traction (Package 17): ₹25,000/- with tong traction Spine Injuries with Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Package 18): ₹7,000/- including Computed Tomography scan/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tracheostomy (Package 19): ₹5,000/- for tracheostomy procedure Head Injury with Intensive Care Unit Stay Conservative (Package 20): ₹7,000/- for non-operative management with Intensive Care Unit stay Head Injury with Intensive Care Unit Stay with Ventilator (Package 21): ₹15,000/- including ventilator support Head Injury with Intensive Care Unit Surgical Intervention (Package 22): ₹25,000/- for operative management including burr hole surgery Blood Transfusion (Package 23): ₹1,500/- per unit (maximum admissible 3 units) Road Traffic Accident Injuries Associated with Burns Conservative Management (Package 24): ₹4,000/- for conservative management of burns Intensive Care Unit Stay Other than Head Injury (Package 25): ₹4,000/- for non-head injury Intensive Care Unit care Pelvic Injury-Conservative Management (Package 26): ₹20,000/- for non-operative management with pelvic belt and traction Pelvic Injury-External Fixation with Implant (Package 27): ₹45,000/- for stabilization with external fixation and haemodynamic stabilization Mode of Disbursement Cashless Treatment: Treatment provided at empanelled hospitals without upfront payment.

The Vahli Dikri Yojana by the Government of Gujarat under the Women and Child Development Department . The scheme supports girl children by providing financial aid, free education, and insurance, encouraging higher education and reducing dropout rates.

Benefit: Financial Assistance at Different Stages: ₹4,000/- at the time of admission in 1st standard. ₹6,000/- at the time of admission in 9th standard. ₹1,00,000/- at the age of 18 years for higher education or marriage.

VAIBHAV Fellowship envisages collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions/Universities/Public Funded Scientific Institutions. Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration & may spend upto two months in a year for a max. of 3 years.

Benefit: Emoluments for the Fellowship: - Fellowship in ₹4,00,000/- roughly (equivalent to USD 5000 per month), for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of up to 2 months per year for a period of a maximum of 3 years, - International Travel from place of work in parent institute to place of work in India in business class once a year, - Fully furnished Accommodation in the guest house or hotel up to ₹7500/- per day, - Contingency ₹1,00,000 per year for research expenditure in India - Domestic Travel (economy class) for academic purposes up to two Indian academic/scientific institutes in a year. Note: It may be noted that the total eligible grant will be released to the Indian host Institute and these institutes will be providing a Fellowship amount to the VAIBHAV Fellow and extend other support. Institutional Financial Support: The financial support (up to ₹5 Lakhs per year for 3 years) will be given to the host institution to facilitate the VAIBHAV fellow for research work as per DST norms. This funding will cover the following expenses in connection with a project; - Consumables and Accessories, - Contingency - Institutional Overhead

The "Valmiki Chhatravritti Yojana" by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand, aims to provide financial assistance and encouragement to orphaned and differently-abled students to pursue higher education and benefits include full tuition fee reimbursement.

Benefit: ₹4,000/- per month for daily needs and study materials.