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Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on integrated, holistic, and inclusive development of tribal communities. It aims at creation of quality social and civil infrastructure, and sustainable livelihood, employment & entrepreneurship in tribal areas such that the income of every tribal family doubles.

Benefit: Double the income of all tribal families, with a special focus on the migrant families and the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups - Increas in animal husbandry and dairy based activities - Access to quality education for every eligible tribal child and increased emphasis on higher education. - Double the income of all tribal families including migrant tribal families and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups - Support the socio-economic development of all tribal families by providing access to necessary amenities for a healthy living. - Provide a house to each tribal family, including those from Particularly Venerable Tribal Groups, - provide access to safe drinking water to all tribal families - Assured income from agriculture to all tribal farmers - Ensure universal electrification for all Scheduled Tribe households and villages for improved quality of life and economic development. - Promote wealth creation in tribal areas and improve the quality of life of all tribal families. - Develop tribal towns as growth engines to augment the income of tribal families.

The scheme aims to provide the benefit of a lower rate of interest to eligible Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and individual beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Safai Karamcharis (including identified Manual Scavengers, Waste Pickers, and their dependents).

Benefit: Interest Subvention Interest subvention of up to 5% per annum on eligible loans. Loan Limits Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Loans/Cash Credit Limits up to ₹10,00,000. Mode of Payment The interest subvention amount is transferred directly into the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

This scheme is a Gujarat government initiative providing financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women from economically weaker sections to promote maternal and child health.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: - Registration Benefit: A one-time financial assistance of ₹1000/- is provided. - Additional Benefit: An additional amount of ₹1000/- is disbursed after institutional delivery. - Further Benefit: ₹2000/- is given in two installments during the breastfeeding period, promoting continued maternal and child health.

This scheme aims to facilitate pilgrimages to Varanasi and Amritsar for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Castes category. The scheme provides financial reimbursement for second-class train travel, enabling eligible beneficiaries to undertake these religious journeys with ease.

Benefit: Reimbursement of ₹1,000/- or the actual cost of a second-class train ticket (to and fro) per person, whichever is less, will be provided. Note: This facility will be given one time only. Expected Time of Disbursement: Reimbursement will be made after the journey on the submission of railway tickets. Mode of Disbursement: Payment will be made directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.

The scheme aims to recognize and honor the exceptional work carried out by individuals and organizations in the field of social welfare, particularly benefiting the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. Under this scheme, awards along with financial assistance are provided as a mark of appreciation.

Benefit: Under this scheme, individuals and organizations receive various awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to social welfare.

The scheme aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and productivity of farmers in Uttarakhand by providing them with the latest technical training in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.

Benefit: Kisan Vigyan Kendra provides farmers with the latest technical training in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, along with improved seeds and plant varieties.

"Varishtha Bunkar Samman Yojana" aims to encourage senior weavers in the handloom sector. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹11,000/- to active weaver members who are 60 years or older and have produced the maximum cloth in their district.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹11,000/- is provided.

The scheme “Varnam Scheme for Transgender Students Pursuing Distance Education Courses” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala to provide financial assistance to Transgender students pursuing Degree/Diploma/ PG courses through distance education.

Benefit: Under the scheme, a maximum amount of ₹24,000/- will be provided annually to each eligible Transgender student. 1. For students pursuing PG courses the assistance will be provided for 2 years and for Under Graduate students the assistance will be given for 3 years.

Vasantrao Naik Merit Awards to the VJNT students who came First in State or First in Board of 10th and 12th Standard Examination Scheme Announced by Government Of Maharashtra to Scheme to motivate VJNT students for Higher Education.

Benefit: Award of ₹ 1,00,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in State in the Senior Secondary School (SSC) Exam. Award of ₹ 51,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in each Board in the Senior Secondary School (SSC) Exam. Award of ₹ 1,00,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in State in Higher Secondary Schools (HSC) Exam. Award of ₹ 51,000 trophy and Certificate for one Boy and one Girl Student who came First in each Board in the Higher Secondary Schools (HSC) Exam.

The scheme "Vasantrao Naik Tanda/Basti Development" is implemented by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The scheme provides essential amenities to the Tandas and Bastis of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes. The scheme focuses on improving access to drinking water, electrification, latrines, drainage, etc.

Benefit: Admissible Grant based on the Population of the VJNT Community - VJNT Population: 51 to 100; Admissible Grant: 4 Lakhs. VJNT Population: 101 to 150; Admissible Grant: 6 Lakhs. VJNT Population: Above 151; Admissible Grant: 10 Lakhs.

The scheme aims to improve Indian indigenous high-yielding cattle breeds by providing eligible livestock farmers with financial incentives and monthly support for calf maintenance.

Benefit: One-time incentive of ₹5,000 for cows whose milk production is at least 30% higher than the breed average. Monthly support of ₹500 per calf for feed and medicines, from 0–4 months up to two years of age.

The scheme “Vayomadhuram Scheme for Providing Glucometer to Senior Citizens” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefit: Glucometers are provided freely to elderly diabetic persons coming under Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. Glucometers are provided to 1000 diabetic old age persons in each district of Kerala.

The "Ved Vyas Housing Construction Scheme" provides financial assistance to active and traditional fish farmers in Simdega district for building houses. The scheme prioritizes individuals particularly those living in kutcha or thatched houses.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹1,20,000/- for housing construction.

Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation launched the “Veda Vyasa Scheme for Vedic Education” for the year 2019-20, to encourage Vedic Education in Andhra Pradesh. Under this scheme, selected applicants will be granted Annual Financial Assistance.

Benefit: Course wise Financial Assistance: Sl. No.Approximate Age of the StudentCoursePeriod of StudyAnnual Financial Assistance1Between 8 & 19 YearsSmartham6 Years₹12,000/- 2Between 8 & 14 YearsMoolam6 Years₹12,000/- 3Between 13 & 16 YearsPadam3 Years ₹24,000/- 4Between 15 & 17 YearsKramam1 Year ₹30,000/- 5Between 16 & 18 YearsJata1 Year ₹36,000/-6Between 17 & 19 YearsGhanam1 Year₹36,000/-

The scheme aims to promote tourism-based self-employment and entrepreneurship among unemployed residents of Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance and subsidies for the development of tourism-related infrastructure and services. This scheme is applicable in entire Uttarakhand.

Benefit: Under this scheme, both vehicle items (ordinary bus, taxi, max, electric bus) and non-vehicle items (hotel/paying guest scheme, construction of motor garage/workshop, establishment of fast food centres, establishment of Sadhna Kutir Yoga Meditation centres, adventure activities, establishment of modern tourist information centres with P.C.O. facility, development of tented residential facilities, establishment of sales centres for local handicrafts and symbolic items, establishment of bakery, establishment of laundry, purchase of equipment for terrain bikes, star gazing and bird watching for tourism, herbal tourism, purchase and operation of kayaking/boats, caravan/motor home tourism, purchase of angling equipment, construction of museums containing memorabilia and establishment of memorabilia/souvenir centres, construction of floating hotels, and establishment of centres for providing trekking equipment, suits, jackets, etc. on rent) are included. Apart from the above, applicants can also submit any innovative project based on the attractions and characteristics of their particular area. The following grants/subsidies are provided under the scheme: (a) Non-vehicle items: A grant of up to 33% of the project cost, with a maximum of ₹33.00 lakh in hilly areas, and up to 25% of the project cost, with a maximum of ₹25.00 lakh in plain areas. (b) Vehicle items: A grant of up to 25% of the project cost, with a maximum of ₹10.00 lakh in both hilly and plain areas. For specific buses/electric buses—pushback 30 and 42 seater (22), pushback 26–28 seater, and 42 seater (22) electric/air-conditioned buses—a grant of 50% of the project cost, up to a maximum of ₹20.00 lakh, is provided. This provision applies only to buses/electric buses meeting the prescribed criteria, with a maximum of 50 buses/electric buses eligible per financial year. To avail the subsidy under the scheme, the applicant must contribute 12.5% of the total project cost as Margin Money.

The scheme aims to recognize and award women and girls in the State of Goa who have shown exceptional bravery and courage against atrocities, violence, and/or harassment. It provides a cash prize of ₹20,000/- and a scroll/citation to two awardees annually.

Benefit: A cash prize of ₹20,000/- is provided to each selected awardee. A scroll/citation is provided to each selected awardee. The award is conferred on Republic Day, which is the 26th of January, every year. The award is restricted to only two persons annually.

The scheme aims to promote and expand vegetable cultivation across the state by providing seasonal vegetable seeds to farmers at a 50% subsidy.

Benefit: To promote vegetable production, seasonal vegetable seeds are provided to farmers at a 50% subsidy. Farmers are required to apply approximately two months before planting seasonal vegetables. - For example, if a packet of bottle gourd seeds costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to receive the seeds for ₹100/-.

The objective of the scheme is to promote vegetable production through HYV Seeds/ Hybrids/ Improved/ Open Pollinated seedlings, including assistance to farmers.

Benefit: Pattern of Assistance: - Supply of seeds/ seedlings and garden tools at 50% sales subsidy. - Demonstration on improved methods of vegetable cultivation at the rate 2,600 per farmer is provisioned. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any): Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1To promote vegetable production by providing hybrid, HYV, and OP quality vegetable seed to farmers including horticultural tools and implements.50% sale to the farmers.2To promote the production of off-season and high-value vegetables under protected cultivation by providing poly houses to farmers.100% assistance for 100sqm per unit area.3To assist farmers in trellis making for squash and other creepers vegetables with locally available materials like bamboo wood etc.Assistance is limited to 200 sqm per beneficiary @ ₹10,000/unit.