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The scheme aims to provide financial relief to victims or families affected by wild animal attacks in both urban and rural areas through timely monetary compensation.

Benefit: Compensation Amount: In case of death: ₹4,00,000 is paid to the deceased’s legal heir or family member after deducting any temporary assistance already given and the actual cost of medical treatment before death.- In case of injury: Actual medical expenses are reimbursed, along with ₹500 per day (maximum ₹50,000) if hospitalized, after deducting any temporary assistance already provided. Expected Time of Disbursement: Within 3 working days in case of death. Within 7 working days in case of injury. Mode of Disbursement: The payment is made directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via e-payment.

The scheme aims to provide financial relief to livestock owners for losses due to wild animal attacks.

Benefit: Compensation Amounts: Dairy animals (cow, buffalo, camel): ₹30,000 Sheep/Goat: ₹3,000 Non-dairy animals (bull, buffalo, camel, horse): ₹25,000 Young animals (calf of cow/buffalo/horse/camel), Donkey/Mule: ₹16,000 Pig: ₹3,000 Injury Compensation: 50% of the amount payable for injury under revenue circular provisions. Mode of Disbursement: Compensation is paid directly to the beneficiary via e-payment. Expected Time of Disbursement: Compensation is provided within 30 working days of claim verification.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for crop losses caused by wild animals in forest areas and their surrounding regions, thereby mitigating economic losses and supporting farmers’ livelihoods.

Benefit: At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in the event of crop damage caused by wild animal attacks: Type of Agricultural CropTotal Amount Payable (per Acre)Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution FundSugarcane (Entire Crop)₹25,000/- per acre₹25,000/- per acrePaddy/Wheat/Oilseeds (Entire Crop)₹15,000/- per acre₹15,000/- per acreIn case of damage to all types of crops other than those mentioned above (Entire Crop)₹8,000/- per acre₹8,000/- per acre

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to residents of Uttarakhand whose houses, boundary walls, huts, or kutcha structures are damaged by wild elephants.

Benefit: At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in the event of house damage caused by wild elephants: Type of House(a) Completely Damaged/ Destroyed HouseTotal Amount payable (in ₹ per house)Share of State Disaster Response Fund (in ₹ per house)Share of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund (in ₹ per house)Kutcha house/ Pakka house (Completely damaged)(i) Kutcha house (ii) Pakka house₹95,000/-₹95,000/---Kutcha House (Partially damaged)Kutcha House (Partially damaged)₹20,000/---₹20,000/-Damage to boundary wall of a pucca house and partial damage to a pucca house(b) Partially Damaged House (i) A pucca house (other than a hut) where the damage is at least 15%₹15,000/-₹5,200/-₹9,800/-Damage to boundary wall of a pucca house and partial damage to a pucca housePartially Damaged House (i) Kutcha house (other than hut) where the damage is at least 15% ₹3,200/-₹3,200/---In case of damage to hut or house made of strawDamaged/destroyed hut₹5,000/-₹4,100/-₹900/-

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who suffer losses due to attacks by wild animals in forest areas and their surroundings. Under this scheme, a grant ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹40,000 per animal is provided, depending on the species and extent of loss.

Benefit: At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in case of animal loss due to attacks by wild animals: Type of Animal LossTotal Payable AmountShare of State Disaster Response FundShare of Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution FundMilch Animals- Buffalo / Cow / Camel / Yak / Mithun etc. (Per Animal)₹30,000/-₹30,000/----Agricultural and Transport Animals – Camel, Horse (per Animal)₹40,000/-₹25,000/-₹15,000/-Mule (per Animal)₹40,000/-₹16,000/-₹24,000/-Bull (per Animal)₹25,000/-₹25,000/----Heifer/Donkey/Pony (per Animal)₹16,000/-₹16,000/----Sheep/Goat/Pig (per Animal)₹3,000/-₹3,000/----

The scheme aims to provide timely financial assistance and relief to individuals or their dependents in cases of death, injury, or disability caused by attacks from wild animals such as tigers, leopards, elephants, bears, crocodiles, snakes, and other specified species in and around forest

Benefit: The following compensation amounts are currently given in case of injury/death of a person due to wildlife attack: Type of Human InjuryRates payable for ex-gratia amount as per Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Rules, 2024As per Norms of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)Source of Payment : Amount payable from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)Source of Payment : Amount payable under Human Wildlife Conflict Relief Distribution Fund Rules 2024Minor Injury1. ₹15,000/- 2. 16,000/- A deep wound that requires hospitalization: 1. ₹5,400/- per person 2. ₹16,000/- per person₹9,600/- per personSerious Injury₹1,00,000/-A deep wound that requires hospitalization: 1. ₹5,400/- per person 2. ₹16,000/- per person1. ₹94,600/- per person 2. ₹84,000/- per personPartial Disability₹1,00,000/-Loss of any body part (including penis) or eye/eyes: Disability between 40% and 60%: ₹74,000/- per person. ₹74,000/- per person₹26,000/- per personTotal Disability₹3,00,000/- ₹3.00 lakh per person for disability exceeding 60%, subject to certification by a doctor from a Government hospital or dispensary confirming the extent and cause of the disability.₹2,50,000/- per person₹50,000/- per personIn Case of Death of an Adult or a Minor₹6,00,000/- ₹4.00 lakh per person: This includes individuals involved in relief operations or preparedness activities, subject to certification of the cause of death by the competent authority.₹4,00,000/- per person₹2,00,000/- per personHowever, for compensation provided for human injury caused by wild animals, it is illegal for family members or any other person to claim the ex-gratia amount if an elderly, medically unfit, disabled, mentally unstable, or minor person is left alone in the forest and is harmed by wild animals.

The "Compensation in Animal Death" scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance to animal breeders who suffer livestock losses due to natural disasters, diseases, or poisoning.

Benefit: Details of AnimalCompensation Per AnimalCompensation Limit For One FamilyLarge Dairy animals (Cow/Buffalo/Camel)₹37,500/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall Dairy animals (Sheep/Goat)₹4,000/-maximum for 30 animalsLarge Non-milch Animals (Horse, Camel, Bullock)₹32,000/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall non-milch animals (Calf, Buffalo calf, Heifer, Donkey) ₹20,000/-maximum for 3 animalsPoultry-Ducks (Adult)₹100/-maximum for 100 birds (within a limit of ₹10,000/-)

The scheme aims to preserve and promote the traditional folk theatre of Goa called 'The Khell'. It provides financial assistance to participating theatre troupes in annual competitions organized across Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through prescribed application forms.

Benefit: Financial assistance towards production costs as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa from time to time. Mementos awarded to first three winning positions (no cash prizes). Video recording of all performances for preservation in Tiatr Academy of Goa library. Complimentary Digital Versatile Disc copy of the performance provided to the director. Platform for showcasing traditional Khell performances to wider audiences.

Competitive exam Coaching for tribal students scheme was launched in Rajasthan by Tribal Area Development Department in the year 2016-17, under which free coaching to tribal students for competitive examinations through Mankyi Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur is provided.

Benefit: Free coaching to tribal (ST) students.

"Composite Loan Scheme" aims to provide need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and PwDs to help them pursue various income-generating activities. The scheme encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Benefit: Maximum Permissible Loan Amount For the SC category, the need-based loan is up to ₹3,00,000/-. For OBC, Minority and PwD categories, the need-based loan amount is up to ₹1,00,000/-.

The "Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme" was launched by the Department of Personnel, and Reforms, Training, Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim. The scheme aims to provide loans free of interest for the duration of one particular course of study with one one-year moratorium period offered...

Benefit: The maximum loan amount is ₹5,00,000/- for full-time professional courses within Sikkim The loan amount of ₹7,50,000/- for studies in India, and ₹15,00,000/- for studies abroad. Note: In case of discontinuity of studies or the loanee dies, the co-applicant shall be liable to refund the entire amount of the loan within a period not exceeding one year.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance, infrastructure development, skill upgradation, and market linkage support to artisans, craftsmen, and cluster-based enterprises.

Benefit: Financial & Infrastructure Benefits Financial assistance as per Detailed Project Report (DPR). Up to ₹5,00,000 or 2% of project cost for baseline survey/DPR preparation (whichever is less). 3% of total project cost for Project Monitoring Unit (PMU). Creation of infrastructure such as: Common Facility Centres Raw Material Banks Design Centres Trade Facilitation Centres Support for product diversification, branding, and export promotion. Skill Development & Capacity Building Training and skill upgradation for artisans. Engagement of designers with ₹55,000 per month (including TA) for up to 3 years. Preference to NID (National Institute of Design) and NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) graduates. Market & Livelihood Benefits Increased employment opportunities. Better income and living standards for artisans. Access to national and international markets. Promotion of exports and foreign exchange earnings. Mode of Disbursement Funds released in installments through Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS). Cashless and electronic transactions are followed. Disbursement based on project progress and utilization certificates. Frequency of Disbursement 1st Installment: 50% of approved project cost. 2nd Installment: 40% after utilization of 70% of first installment. Final Installment: 10% after project completion. Validity Project duration: 3 years (extendable by 1 year with approval).

The scheme is being operated with the objective to provide better chances of employment to the youth by enhancing their skills.

Benefit: Course Details S. No. Training Name DurationFee1For ‘O’ computer training1 monthA maximum upto Rs. 15,000/- per trainee (In three phases)2For ‘CCC’ computer training3 monthsA maximum upto Rs. 3,500/- per trainee

The scheme helps visually impaired individuals by giving them computer and screen-reading training and providing a laptop to the beneficiaries.

Benefit: Computer Training with Screen-Reading Software Two-month intensive computer training is provided using screen-reading software. Training is conducted in two batches daily, each of four hours. Training is delivered in seven divisions: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, Rewa, and Ujjain. Post-Training Laptop Support Each beneficiary receives a laptop after successful completion of the two-month training program. The training and laptop distribution benefits are one-time and non-recurring. Training Infrastructure Support Includes computer systems: Intel i3 or equivalent processor, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB or higher HDD, battery backup, and low-weight design. Includes NBTR screen-reading software. Includes instructor support and helper assistance. Internet connectivity is provided during training. Free access to an online library (provided at no cost by an external source).

The scheme "Concession in Railway Travel" was launched by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Tamil Nadu. Under the scheme, individual artists and troupes are allowed to travel in the train on concession by the Railways. A concession certificate will be issued by Mandram.

Benefit: 75% concession in Second Class Fare. 50% concession in First Class Fare.

Under the scheme, all the women of 60 years and above residing in the State of Punjab have been given the benefit w.e.f. 12.11.1999 for 50% concession in bus fare in the Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation Buses.

Benefit: Under this scheme, 50% concession in bus fare for women in the State Government buses.

It aims to promote scientific awareness among students, teachers, and the general public by conducting outreach programmes and activities in various fields of science through both online and offline modes, thereby making science education and research more accessible across the state.

Benefit: In order to make the benefits of science education and research accessible to every individual in the state, information regarding the development of scientific consciousness and the dissemination of scientific knowledge among students, teachers, and the general public through online and offline mediums is disseminated through various social media sites, USERC Science Awareness Centres (currently 200 in the state), and USERC Nodal Officers working in higher education.

The scheme was launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, on 1st July, 2008, with the aim of attracting SC students towards higher education. Under this scheme, SC students studying in Govt. Colleges will receive a stipend of ₹1,000 per month.

Benefit: Stipend Amount: Eligible SC students receive ₹1,000/- per month.1. Hostel Stipend: Additional ₹500/- per month for 12 months for students availing hostel facilities. Mode of Disbursement: The stipend is disbursed bi-monthly in September, November, January, and March. The amount for January to June is disbursed in March due to the financial year closure. Payments are transferred directly to students' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). Frequency of Disbursement: Stipend: Four bimonthly instalments per year.1. Hostel Stipend: Two half-yearly instalments (July-December, January-June). Expected Time of Disbursement: Stipend: First week of the disbursement month (September, November, January, March).1. Hostel Stipend: November and January.

The scheme aims to provide free irrigation facilities to farmers in Scheduled Tribe-dominated areas through the construction of artesian wells, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. It is a 100% state government-funded scheme.

Benefit: Under the scheme, free irrigation facilities will be made available to farmers. - Artesian wells are established in areas dominated by Scheduled Tribes.

The scheme "Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)" provides financial assistance for the construction of Dudhghar (milk storage unit) and Godown (cattle feed storage) for Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Caste areas of Gujarat.

Benefit: Name of the ComponentStandard of assistanceRemarksMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsDudhghar/ GodownUnit price (₹10,00,000/-)or actual expenditure occurs for construction, out of that 50% of whichever is less.Maximum ₹5,00,000/-Once in lifetime