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In the "Chhatraon Ke Liye Protsahan Rashi" scheme to encourages girl students to study agriculture subject and provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students who may face challenges in accessing education due to financial constraints.

Benefit: Senior Secondary Level: - Girls studying agriculture in 11th and 12th standard will receive a scholarship of ₹15,000 per year. Undergraduate Level: - Girls enrolled in undergraduate agricultural programs (4/5 years) like Horticulture, Dairy, Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing, and Shri Karna Narendra Business School, Jobner will receive a scholarship of ₹25,000 per year. Postgraduate Level: - Girls pursuing M.Sc. Agriculture (2 years) will receive a scholarship of ₹25,000 per year. PhD Level: - Girls pursuing PhD in Agriculture (maximum 3 years) will receive a scholarship of ₹40,000 per year.

Launched in 1966-67, the scheme "Chhatrawas" is a welfare scheme by the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Govt of MP. The scheme provides free residential facilities in Scheduled Caste hostels for boys and girls studying in educational institutions.

Benefit: Financial Support: Students receive ₹1460/- to ₹1500/- per month. Additional Facilities: Food, Hostel, Material Assistance, Scholarship, Free Food and Accommodation, Sports Equipment, Cosmetic Kit and Library Facility.

In view of the difficulty faced by poor families regarding the marriage of the girl child, the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana has been implemented.

Benefit: A financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 per daughter is provided for marriage. Up to ₹7,000/- can be given as material assistance. ₹35,000/- is provided to the bride through a bank draft. Up to ₹8,000/- can be spent on the mass marriage ceremony per beneficiary.

The scheme aims to provide free laptops and tablets to eligible students in higher education institutions. The scheme intends to facilitate the use of new technologies among the state's youth, thereby fostering their economic and social development, and enhancing their knowledge and careers.

Benefit: Free laptops are provided to eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering colleges, medical colleges, and other identified technical higher education institutions. Free tablets are provided to eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in universities, colleges, and higher education institutions, specifically those in commerce, arts, and science streams. The distribution occurs in each academic session. Each eligible student will receive either a tablet or a laptop only once during their academic life in any college/institution within the state. _CHIPS will determine the specifications of the laptops and tablets._ _CHIPS will purchase laptops/tablets according to the specified procurement process and specifications and deliver them to the Department of Technical Education and the Department of Higher Education for distribution. The Department of Technical Education and the Department of Higher Education will inform CHIPS about the receipt and distribution locations of the laptops/tablets each year._

Government of Maharashtra has approved the introduction of a new credit linked subsidy program called Chief Minister Employment Generation Program(CMEGP) for generation of employment opportunities through establishment of Micro & Small Enterprises in rural as well as urban areas in state.

Benefit: Categories of beneficiaries under CMEGPBeneficiary’s Contribution (of project cost)Rate of subsidy (of project cost)Area (location of project/unit)UrbanRuralGeneral Category10%15%25%Special Category (includes SC / ST /Women/ Ex- servicemen / differently abled/VJNT/OBC/Minority)5%25%35%

The scheme aims to accord quality and cashless healthcare services to the indigenous people of the state and government employees and reduce out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses during major illness and hospitalization, thereby envisaging universal healthcare for all sections of society.

Benefit: Coverage of up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year. Cashless treatments during hospitalization. Pre-existing diseases are inclusively covered. The scheme encompasses expenses for pre-hospitalization for up to 3 days. Post-hospitalization expenses for up to 10 days are covered. Hospitalization expenses include: Registration Charges, Bed Charges (General Ward), Nursing and Boarding Charges, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Medical Practitioners, Consultants Fees, etc.. Anaesthesia, Blood Transfusion, Oxygen, Operating Theatre (OT) Charges, Cost of Surgical Appliances, etc., Medicines and Drugs, Cost of Prosthetic Devices, Implants, etc., Pathology and Radiology Tests: Radiology to Include but Not Be Limited to X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, etc., Diagnosis and Tests, etc., Food for the Patient. Pre and Post-hospitalization expenses encompass costs incurred for consultation, diagnostic tests, and medicines before the patient's admission to the hospital. Additionally, it covers the cost of diagnostic tests and medicines up to 10 days post-discharge for the same ailment/surgery. All other expenses related to the patient's treatment within the hospital are also covered. NOTE: In the case the applicant has employment with the state government, the insurance program’s benefits are also available to their dependents.

The "Chief Minister BC & EBC Chhatravas Anudan Yojana", implemented by the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, provides financial assistance to students from Backward Classes (BC) and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) residing in government hostels.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹1,000/- per month for students residing in government hostels.

The objective of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme is that Breakfast will be provided to primary school children from 1st to 5th standard studying in Government schools on all school working days.

Benefit: The following benefits will be provided to Students of Primary Schools under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme:- Free Breakfast will be provided to all Primary School Students. Breakfast has 13 Types of Food Items which will be distributed among Students. Free Breakfast will be distributed daily from Monday to Friday on School Working Days. DaysMenu TypeBreakfast Food ItemsMondayUppama TypeRava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.Vermicelli Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.Rice Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.TuesdayKhichadi TypeRava Vegetable Kitchadi.Vermicelli Vegetable Kitchadi.Sorghum Vegetable Kitchadi.Wheat Rava Vegetable Kitchadi.WednesdayPongal TypeRava Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.ThursdayUppama TypeVermicelli Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.Rice Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.FridaySweet TypeSweet Pongal.Rava Kesari.Vermicelli Kesari.

The programme “Chief Minister’s Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB)” aims at providing opportunities to Young Faculty and Scientists in Biotechnology to have national and/or international collaborative research training and exposure to advanced techniques and technologies in biotechnology.

Benefit: Fellowship of USD 1500 per month (in equivalent Indian Currency) in cases where the host institution is outside India. 1. The fellowship will be ₹50,000/- per month if the host institution is within India. 1. A contingency grant to meet the expenses for local travel, VISA fees, insurance, etc. will also be paid as per actuals subjected to a ceiling of ₹50,000/-.

The State government of Bihar launched the "Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Scheme (Sambal) " scheme with the aim of improving the lives of Disable persons. Financial assistance is provided by the government through these schemes.

Benefit: A loan of up to Rs.2.00 lakh will be given for self-employment. The scholarship will be given for teaching in special schools, the rate of which will be less than the rate given to non-disabled people. In very special cases, the rate of grant and state grant in schemes of National Trust will be payable according to the needs of the scheme and the specific beneficiary.

The Chief Minister Drought Relief Scheme aims to provide relief and financial assistance to families affected by drought in designated areas. The scheme ensures financial security, livelihood support, and basic resources for drought-hit communities.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹3,500/- per affected farmer family.

The Bihar Government provides incentives to individuals belonging to the EBC Categories upon passing the preliminary examination of various competitive exams such as UPSC, BPSC, NDA, CDS, Banking, Railway, SSC, etc., to support their further preparation for the main examination/interview.

Benefit: Under this scheme, candidates who pass the preliminary examination of competitive exams are provided with a prescribed incentive amount ranging from ₹30,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- as under: Sl. No.Name of Competitive ExaminationName of the Institution Conducting the Competitive ExaminationIncentive Amount1Civil ServicesUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹1,00,000/-2Indian Engineering ServiceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹75,000/-3Indian Economic ServiceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹75,000/-4Indian Statistical ServiceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹75,000/-5Combined Geo-Scientist ExaminationUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-6Combined Defence Services (CDS)Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-7Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI Dy. S.P.)Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-8Central Armed Police ForceUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-9National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy first stage (written exam) examUnion Public Service Commission, New Delhi₹50,000/-10Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission, PatnaBihar Public Service Commission, Patna₹50,000/-11Bihar Judicial Service Preliminary ExaminationBihar Public Service Commission, Patna₹50,000/-12State Civil Services Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination conducted by other StatesState Public Service Commissions of the respective states₹50,000/-13Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade-B Officer Preliminary ExamReserve Bank of India₹30,000/-14Preliminary Examination for Bank Probationary Officer in State Bank of India (SBI) and other Scheduled Commercial BanksState Bank of India/Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)₹30,000/-15Preliminary Examination for Assistant Administrative Officer in Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaLife Insurance Corporation of India₹30,000/-16Combined Graduate Level Preliminary ExaminationCentral Staff Selection Commission, New Delhi₹30,000/-17Amount payable on passing the Technical and Combined Graduate Level Preliminary examination conducted by various Railway Recruitment BoardsRelated Railway Recruitment Board₹30,000/-

The Rajasthan State government started the "Chief Minister Ekal Nari Samman Pension Yojana" scheme for women's support and empowerment.

Benefit: From 18 to 55 years old: Rs. 500/- per month. From 55 to 60 years: Rs. 750/- per month. From 60 to 75 years: 1000/- per month. Above the age of 75 years: 1500/- per month.

Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family or close relative in the case of the death of a person of any age in an accident, or the death of a person aged 18-60 years in a criminal incident.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a one-time grant of ₹20,000/- is provided to the family or close relative of the deceased person.

This is a special scheme initiated during 2014-15 aimed at all-round development of floriculture sector in the State which incorporates cultivation, marketing, training etc. For the year 2015- 16 cultivation of Gerbera under Shade net house with tissue cultured planting materials is proposed.

Benefit: Govt. will provide planting materials, required quantity of shade net and one garden tool kit as Govt. share. The beneficiaries will have to erect the bamboo/steel structure themselves under observation of departmental officers as beneficiary’s share. The cost of bed preparation, fertilizer etc. will have to be borne by the beneficiaries. Departmental officers will provide complete technical support to the beneficiaries. For the year 2015- 16 cultivation of Gerbera under Shade net house with tissue cultured planting materials is proposed to be taken up covering an area of 200 sqm. per unit area.

Launched on 02-10-2019, the Chief Minister Help Scheme under the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Madhya Pradesh, provides food distribution and material aid to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries whose family members are not in government service.

Benefit: On Birth of a Child: 50 kg of wheat, rice, and cooking utensils. On the Death of a Family Member: 1 quintal of rice for the following districts: Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat, Shahdol, Anuppur and Umaria. 1 quintal of wheat for the following districts: Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Betul, Sidhi, Seoni, Chhindwara, Dhar, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Sheopur.

The scheme was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Rajasthan. This scheme aims to enhance educational levels and provide scholarship to children from low-income families.

Benefit: Under this scheme, eligible students will receive the following financial assistance:: - The students will receive ₹500/- per month for a maximum of 10 months, totaling up to ₹5,000/- annually. - The students with a disability of 40% or more will receive ₹1,000/- per month for up to 10 months, totaling a maximum of ₹10,000/- annually. Note: The benefits under this scheme are available for a maximum of 5 years for regular students studying in higher educational institutions. If students discontinue their studies before completing 5 years, the benefits will be valid only for the previous year.

The scheme "Chief Minister’s Housing Assistance Programme" by the Housing Department, Government of Meghalaya, aims to provide durable housing to EWS and LIG families. Through this scheme, roofing materials and dwelling houses are provided to eligible families in the State.

Benefit: Three bundles of 9-foot-long GCI sheets (roofing material) for EWS households as an outright grant. Construction of a durable house with a carpet area of a minimum of 19.20 sqm (207 sq. ft) with at least 2 rooms for LIG households as a credit-linked subsidy. Financial assistance up to ₹75,000 under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for LIG houses. Additional cost to be borne by beneficiary through own resources, MGNREGS, SRWP, or bank loan. Houses to be constructed as per government-approved model (Annexure-A). Land ownership and geo-tagging are mandatory for the beneficiary. Note: In case of Credit Linked Subsidy, funds are disbursed in installments through bank/post office account based on progress certified by the Housing Selection and Monitoring Committee.

A Scheme Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana started under the Social Welfare Department by Bihar State Government for the social empowerment of females.

Benefit: Target Group To the girl child born from the date of issue of notification. Given only to two girl children of the family. Payable to a family resident in Bihar. Nature of Grant: Rs. 2,000/- will be transferred to the Parents/guardians of every girl child in the age group from 0 to 1 year. After the completion of 1 year of the girl child and Aadhaar registration, the amount of Rs. 1,000/- will be payable again in the same account.

In 2023, Madhya Pradesh State Government started "Chief Minister Ladli Behna Yojana" for women empowerment

Benefit: An amount of ₹1,000/- per month will be paid to each eligible woman in her eligibility period in the own Aadhaar linked DBT enabled bank account. If a woman is below the age of 60 years and already receiving less than ₹1,000/- per month under any other Social Security Pension Scheme, then that woman will be reimbursed up to ₹1,000/-.