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The award is given the individuals who have substantially contributed in various ways such as Sports Administration & sports Support Staff (other than Coaches) and also to organizations that have substantially contributed by recruiting sportspersons, providing financial support to sportspersons etc.

Benefit: The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-. 1. A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards. 1. The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer. Note: 1. Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited. 1. The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee (In the case of the applicant). 1. In case of selection of more than one person/organization for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees. 1. It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons/organizations for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

The award is given to the coaches who have devoted their career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.

Benefit: The award shall be presented every year, subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-. 1. A statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards. 1. The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer. Note 01: Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited. Note 02: The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee. Note 03: In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees. Note 04: It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

The award is given to the journalists who have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.

Benefit: The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-. 1. A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards. 1. The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer. Note: 1. Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited. 1. The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee. 1. In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees. 1. It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

The award is given to the sportspersons who have not only good performances at National and International levels but also have continued to contribute to the promotion of sports and games in his/her individual capacity even after retirement from an active sporting career.

Benefit: The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, which will carry a cash award of ₹3,00,000/-. 1. A statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards. 1. The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer. Note 01: Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited. Note 02: The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee. Note 03: In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees. Note 04: It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

The award is given to the sportspersons of Odisha who have achieved outstanding performance in any of the recognized sports during the year making the State of Odisha and India proud.

Benefit: The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, which will carry a cash award of ₹2,00,000/-. 1. A statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards. 1. The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer. Note 01: Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited. Note 02: The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee. Note 03: In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees. Note 04: It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

The government of Odisha is committed to providing Pucca houses to all the rural households living in Kutcha houses. State Government with a view to achieving this objective launched “Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY)” during the year 2014.

Benefit: Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (Normal): Incentive to the beneficiaries, officials, & CBOs/NGOs involved in the implementation of Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin), or any other State-funded Rural Housing Schemes for early completion of houses. For completion of the house and IHHL within 4 months of receipt of the 1" instalment, the incentive of ₹ 20,000/- will be paid to the beneficiary. For completion of the house and IHHL within 6 months of receipt of the 1" instalment, the incentive of ₹ 10,000/- will be paid to the beneficiary. The incentive amount is subject to revision by the government from time to time. Award for Excellence in rural housing to State/District/Block teams and officers/officials involved in implementation. The eligibility, type, category of the awards and other modalities shall be decided by the Department from time to time. The expenditure required for conducting the Award distribution ceremonies at various levels. Preparation of IEC material. Imparting habitat and housing literacy to beneficiaries. Payment of honorarium/incentives to SHGs, CRPs, & CBOs for facilitating the construction of Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana Houses. Training of officials. Cost of the engraved logo of Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana to be installed by the beneficiaries. Others, with approval of PR & DW departments. These amounts can be paid through RTGS/NEFT/other electronic modes of payment. Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (Special): The unit cost under Biju Pucca Ghar (Special) for the construction of a new Pucca house is ₹ 1,20,000/- for non-IAP districts and ₹ 1,30,000/- for IAP districts. This can be revised by the P.R. and D.W. Department from time to time. Release of Installments: The number and amounts of installments may be revised by the Government from time to time. At present, the release of instalments will be as follows: InstalmentsLevelAmount (IAP District)Amount (Non-IAP District)1st InstalmentOn the date of issuance of the work order ₹ 20,000/-₹ 20,000/-2nd InstalmentOn completion of the plinth₹ 35,000/-₹ 30,000/-3rd InstalmentOn completion of up to roof level₹ 45,000/-₹ 40,000/-4th InstalmentAfter completion of the house in all respects, including the sanitary latrine and beneficiary starts living in the house₹ 30,000/-₹ 30,000/-Total₹ 1,30,000/-₹ 1,20,000/- For issuance of a work order, geo-tagged photographs of the beneficiary with her/his Kutcha house and geo-tagged photographs of the beneficiary with the proposed site of construction should be collected. All photographs for inspection of houses should be taken and uploaded using AwaasApp developed by Gol or any other such App developed by the State Government. The photograph of the beneficiary, her/his Aadhaar UID/ EID, and mobile number should be kept in the case record and uploaded in AwaasSoft. In case the beneficiary does not have a mobile connection/Phone, her/his family/relative/friend’s mobile number provided by the beneficiary should be recorded. The 2%, 3 & 4" instalments will be credited to the beneficiary account by the BDO within a week of receipt of the report of the eye estimation, spot verification and Geo-tagged photographic evidence of the stage of construction by the official tagged with the beneficiary concerned. The beneficiary will fix the engraved logo of Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana on the front wall of the house indicating the name of the beneficiaries, year of sanction unit cost etc. after which the 4" instalment will be released. Funds will be credited to the beneficiary account through Direct Account Transfer using the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) has been launched by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha as a path-breaking program to provide universal health coverage, with special emphasis on the health protection of vulnerable families and women.

Benefit: Families having BSKY Smart Health Card/ NFSA/ SFSS card can avail of cashless IPD and Day care treatment for the procedures for which the hospital is empaneled under BSKY within or outside the State up to the annual amount covered. The scheme provides cashless health coverage of ₹5,00,000 per annum per family and an additional ₹5,00,000 for women members of the family after exhaustion of the initial limit at empaneled private hospitals within and outside Odisha. - PACKAGES The updated package list under BSKY, as modified from time to time is available on the website www.bsky.odisha.gov.in. About 3% of the total packages are reserved for Government health institutions. About 10% of the packages are under the referral category, which can be availed only on referral by the appropriate authority. Reserved Packages Treatment under these packages is only available in Govt. healthcare facilities. Treatment for minor ailments, and diseases under National Health Programs such as Management of superficial burns, minor injuries, Malaria, Typhoid fever, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Tuberculosis, Urinary Tract Infection, Heat stroke, and surgeries for hydrocele, Abscess drainage, Lipoma and cyst excision and procedures like Dilatation and Curettage and MTP are reserved for Government facilities. Referral Package The updated list of referral packages is available on the website www.bsky.odisha.gov.in. Open Packages Any beneficiary can directly walk into any empaneled private hospital and avail of the treatment under this category of packages if he is found suitable for that package by the treating doctor of the empaneled hospital.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹30,000/-, which is transferred directly to the bank accounts of 15,000 meritorious +2 students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the purchase of a laptop.

Benefit: An amount of ₹30,000/- per student is transferred directly to the bank accounts of 15,000 meritorious +2 students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the purchase of laptop.

Launched on 15th August 2022, the scheme "Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan (BYDBTA)" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

Benefit: Assistance from the government may be either in the form of monthly allowance, or lump sum grant or both. In no case however shall the assistance exceed ₹ 8,000/- (Rs. Eight thousand only) per month.

"Bina Mulya Samajik Suraksha Yojana (BM-SSY)" is a comprehensive social security scheme for unorganized workers in the state of West Bengal, India. It was launched by the West Bengal government in 2017.

Benefit: Provident Fund: The State Government will pay ₹ 55/- ( ₹ 25/- + ₹ 30/-) including the beneficiary and State Grant) per month. On retirement or death, the total amount along with interest is refunded.1. Health And Family Welfare: - Medical Expenses 1. Beneficiaries and their family members receive financial assistance for hospitalization and outdoor treatment of ailments covered under WBHS 2008. 1. The maximum annual assistance is ₹ 20,000/-. 1. Benefits include full coverage for clinical tests, medicine, and hospitalization. 1. In case of hospitalization, the beneficiary receives compensation for loss of employment. - Surgical Expenses 1. Beneficiaries and their family members receive financial assistance for any kind of surgery. 1. The maximum annual assistance is ₹ 60,000/-. 1. Benefits include full coverage for clinical tests, medicine, and hospitalization. 1. In case of hospitalization, the beneficiary receives compensation for loss of employment. - Additional Provisions 1. For accidents requiring hospitalization for five or more days, the beneficiary receives compensation for loss of employment. 1. Claims for medical expenses, surgical expenses, and accident-related loss of employment are admissible at government or empaneled hospitals. 1. Payment for loss of employment is applicable only to the registered beneficiary, not to family members. 1. A financial year is considered a year for availing benefits. Death and Disability: To provide social security to the nominees of the beneficiaries under the Yojana, the following benefit would be provided:- - In cases of death of the beneficiary arising out of an accident : ₹ 2,00,000/- only - In cases of normal death of the beneficiary : ₹ 50,000/- only : ₹ 50,000/- - In cases of minimum 40% disability of the beneficiary. The disability should be certified by a Government Hospital. - In cases of total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of both hands or feet or loss of sight of one eye and loss of use of hand or foot : ₹ 2,00,000/- - In cases of total and irrecoverable loss of sight of one eye or loss of use of one hand or foot : ₹ 1,00,000/- Education: Assistance for education will be provided in the following category as per scale given below: - Class XI - ₹ 4,000/- pa - Class XII - ₹ 5,000/- pa - Under training at ITI - ₹ 6,000/- pa - UG (Arts/Science/Commerce) - ₹ 6,000/- pa - PG (Arts/Science/Commerce) - ₹ 10,000/- pa - Polytechnic - ₹ 10,000/- pa - Medical / Engineering - ₹ 30,000/- pa - Assistance for completion of UG education or equivalent Skill Development Studies @ ₹ 25000/- each for up to two daughters will be provided. This benefit will however be admissible if the daughter remains unmarried till completion of studies

The objective is the production of Bio Control Agents such as Trichoderma, Trichogramma, etc., and further distribution to farmers as awareness and demonstration for organic Plant Health Management in order to promote organic crop production.

Benefit: Pattern of Assistance: Distributions of bio agents to farmers. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): Free distribution to popularise the method.

Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme, a special scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, the government of India aims to enhance the participation of women scientists in India towards research in Biotechnology.

Benefit: Date of Commencement of Project & its Duration The duration of the project is of three (3) years and is specified in the sanction order. The project starting date will be effective from the date on which the candidate joins the Institution but within 45 days from the date of issuance of the sanction order. The date of receipt of the grant should be intimated by the Institution authorities/Mentor and Nodal officer to this Department. It will, in no case be later than 15 days after the receipt of the grant by the Institute. The successful candidates have to join their host institution within 45 days from the date of issuance of the sanction order, or else it would be withdrawn. Project Cost & Fellowship to Project Investigator Project Cost & Fellowship: Based on the applicant's qualifying degree, the budget support is provided in the following two categories: Category: Category-I Qualifying Degree: Ph.D. in any discipline of Life Sciences or allied areas or interdisciplinary sciences /MD/MDS/M.V.Sc. Research Grant: Restricted up to ₹ 60,00,000 (includes consolidated Fellowship of ₹ 68,000/month). Category: Category-II Qualifying Degree: M.Tech. in Biotechnology or allied areas / MPharma/ equivalent degree. Research Grant: Restricted up to ₹ 40,00,000 (Includes consolidated Fellowship of ₹ 50,000/month).

The “Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG)” is a flagship scheme of BIRAC which recognizes and invests in innovative ideas in the biotech sector. BIG scheme supports individual entrepreneurs/ start-ups from ideation to Proof of Concept.

Benefit: Support provided to grantees under the scheme: Under the BIG scheme, BIRAC provides a grant-in-aid of up to INR 50 lakhs (approx. USD 75,000) for a period of 18 months. BIG Partners and BIRAC provide continuous mentoring support to the grantees, including but not limited to the following: • Technical Mentoring (Connect with Technical Experts) • IP Support • Legal Support • Networking and Outreach • Trainings • Regulatory Advice • Business Mentoring • Connect with Investors • Any other assistance on a case basis

Young researchers with Ph.D. in relevant areas of Biotechnology are promoted for independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fellowship.

Benefit: The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of ₹32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of ₹50,000/-. 1. Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only ₹22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.

The scheme aims to foster innovation, promote bio-entrepreneurship, and strengthen India's position as a global leader in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. It provides seed funding, extramural grants, and infrastructure support to startups, enterprises, industries, and academia.

Benefit: The scheme has a total proposed financial outlay of ₹91,97,00,00,000/- for the period spanning from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Startups receive seed funding, incubation support, and dedicated mentorship to nurture a thriving ecosystem for bio-entrepreneurs. Researchers, institutions, and universities receive extramural funding and direct grants for cutting-edge research and development in modern biology. Financial assistance of up to ₹50,00,00,000/- is provided for the setting up of Bio-Artificial Intelligence Hubs. Financial assistance of up to ₹65,00,00,000/- is provided for the setting up of Biofoundries. Financial assistance of up to ₹75,00,00,000/- is provided for the setting up of Biomanufacturing Hubs. Coordinating hubs are eligible to propose an annual budget of up to ₹50,00,000/- to comprehensively cover the operational costs of collaborating projects. Academic institutions receive funding through grant-in-aid mechanisms for mission mode projects as per the extramural research guidelines of the Department of Biotechnology. Startups, small and medium enterprises, and industries seeking funding beyond ₹50,00,000/- receive financial assistance through co-funding combined with royalty sharing or equity financing. Private universities, non-governmental organizations, trusts, and foundations receive capital support but are required to share 25% of the total capital investment cost. Incubators or companies established by the Central Government or private universities receive funding with a mandatory co-funding requirement of a minimum of 30% of the total project cost. Incubators or companies established by the State Government receive funding with a mandatory co-funding requirement of a minimum of 50% of the total project cost. Conditions Startups, small and medium enterprises, and industry applicants must contribute a minimum of 30% of the total project cost in cash, strictly excluding land and construction costs. Joint industry-academia projects require the involved industry partner to share a minimum of 30% of the cost attributed to the industry component. Beneficiaries opting for the royalty-sharing model must pay a 5% royalty on the net sales of the developed product until the paid royalty equals the disbursed financial assistance. Beneficiaries opting for equity financing must agree to the government taking an equity stake through convertible notes that get compulsorily converted at the valuation of the first investment round of ₹10,00,00,000/- or more within five years, or mandatorily at the end of the fifth year at a 20% discount of the latest valuation. The applicant must successfully implement a clearly defined sustainability business plan to ensure continuous operations after the government support period is over. In the event of project foreclosure, the beneficiary must completely refund the disbursed amount within 30 days from the date of foreclosure. In the event of project termination due to non-compliance, the beneficiary must completely refund the disbursed amount along with a 12% interest within 30 days from the date of termination.

The “Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award (BYE)” is a programme to promote commercialisation of bioscience ideas among graduate/post graduate students in Biotechnology and to encourage them to develop biotechnology entrepreneurship.

Benefit: The winning teams will be given cash awards by the Kerala Biotechnology Commission. 1. Cash award for winners - first prize ₹1,00,000/-, second prize ₹50,000/- and third prize ₹25,000/-. 1. The awardees will be encouraged to establish start-ups through facilitation and support after evaluation and recommendation by an Expert Committee.

The objective of the scheme is to support to the Micro & Small enterprises to participate in different trade fairs and events within the State, in the Country and abroad for marketing of their products and also getting the exposure.

Benefit: This scheme aims at Providing financial assistance for participation in Exhibition /Trade Fair/ Melas within the State, outside the state and outside the country. Assistance at Rs. 5,000/- as stall rent for participation inside the state. Assistance at Rs. 15,000/- as stall rent for participation outside the state. DA at 50/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units within the district. DA at 600/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units outside the district. DA at 500/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units outside the State. Up and down 2nd class Railway Fair for two people outside the state.

The "Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, provides financial assistance in three installments for housing construction to Scheduled Tribes, along with a ₹500 incentive for monitoring agencies for timely completion.

Benefit: Financial Support: Beneficiaries receive ₹1,31,500/- for constructing houses under the scheme: First Installment: ₹40,000/- upon approval of the house. Second Installment: ₹75,000/- after window sealing. Third Installment: ₹16,500/- upon completing the house, including painting. Incentives for Monitoring: Panchayat Volunteers or SHGs receive ₹500 per house in phases: ₹100/- after plinth completion. ₹100/- after lintel level completion. ₹100/- after roofing completion. ₹200/- after full house completion.

The "Birsa Harit Gram Yojana" by the Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand, promotes afforestation while generating sustainable livelihoods. It supports SC, ST, and landless families through plantation activities under MGNREGA, ensuring income and environmental sustainability.

Benefit: Plantation of fruit-bearing and fodder trees on common land and private land. Sustainable livelihood generation for marginalized families. Employment guarantee of 100 days under MGNREGA. Usufruct rights over the plantation for beneficiaries.

The scheme aims to provide free, localized skill training to candidates at the block level in Jharkhand. The program is non-residential and operates in 24 districts across 80 blocks in the first phase.

Benefit: Localized Training: Skill development centers set up at block levels ensure easy accessibility.1. Free Materials: Beneficiaries receive handbooks and essential materials at no cost.1. Diverse Training Trades: Candidates can choose trades based on interest with proper counseling.1. Employment Opportunities: Post-training support for jobs and self-employment.