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The scheme aims to uplift traditional fishermen by providing financial help in the form of a subsidy on the purchase or construction of new wooden or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic fishing crafts below 26 feet for inland fishing activities in Goa.

Benefit: Financial Assistance/Subsidy Financial assistance is provided for the purchase or construction of New Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic or wooden canoes below 26 feet, including nets, accessories, and insulated fish and ice holding boxes. For the General Category, financial assistance is up to 40% of the unit cost, limited to ₹40,000/-. For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Women, and their Co-operatives, financial assistance is up to 60% of the unit cost, limited to ₹60,000/-. The unit cost considered for the Craft & Gear (Unit: Boats of appropriate sizes including nets, fish & ice holding boxes etc.) is ₹1,00,000/-. Disbursement The subsidy amount shall be disbursed in favor of the applicant in his or her Bank account. Conditions _The fishing canoe must be registered under the Captain of Ports Department._ _The nets and its accessories purchased through the scheme must be duly registered with the Directorate of Fisheries under the Goa, Daman and Diu Fisheries Rules, 1981._ _The beneficiary shall not sell, mortgage, or transfer the Fishing canoe, nets, accessories, or insulated ice holding boxes purchased through the scheme for a period of five years from the date of its purchase._

The "Craftsman Training Scheme" provides vocational training to individuals, enhancing their skill & employability. This stipend aims to support the trainees financially & encourage them to pursue & complete their vocational training, thereby contributing to skilled manpower development in the state

Benefit: Stipend ₹500/- per month.

The scheme aims to ensure steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for domestic industry and reduce unemployment among educated youth. It provides systematic vocational training through Industrial Training Institutes and National Skill Training Institutes across India.

Benefit: Vocational Training and Skill Development Training Duration: Varies from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the trade.- Trade Certification: National Council for Vocational Training certificate upon successful completion.- Skill Development: Hands-on practical training in various industrial trades.- Employment Opportunities: Enhanced employability in domestic and international markets. Training Infrastructure and Facilities Training Network: Access to 15,042 Industrial Training Institutes and 33 National Skill Training Institutes.- Modern Equipment: Training on the latest industrial equipment and technology.- Expert Instruction: Training by qualified instructors and industry experts.- Workshop Facilities: Well-equipped workshops for practical training. Assessment and Certification All India Trade Tests: Conducted by the Directorate General of Training under the aegis of the National Council for Vocational Training at the end of training.- National Recognition: Certificates recognized across India for employment.- Industry Standards: Training aligned with current industry requirements and standards. Conditions Minimum 80% attendance is required to appear in the Final Trade Test. Regular participation in practical training sessions and workshops. Compliance with the institute rules and regulations. Successful completion of periodic assessments and tests.

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance to Market Committees for setting up modern facilities, improving agricultural infrastructure, and enhancing the competitiveness of agricultural markets.

Benefit: Name of the ComponentStandard of Assistance1) Sales cum exhibition centre; 2) Shed/platform for farmers; 3) Demonstration farm for drip irrigation; 4) Information kiosk in vegetable market100% of project cost to all types of market committees up to a limit of ₹50,00,000/-5) Soil testing laboratory; 6) Water system like borewell, tube well, water cooler, water cooler with RO plant, overhead tank, underground tank etc.; 7) Solar light system25% of the project cost to "A'' and "B" class market committees and 50% of the project cost to Class "C" and "D" Market Committees (Within a limit of ₹50,00,000/-)

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for viable income-generating activities of Scheduled Caste beneficiaries. Through this scheme, term loans of up to 95% of the project cost are provided for projects costing up to ₹50,00,000/-.

Benefit: Financial assistance of up to 95% of the project cost for income-generating activities, subject to a maximum project cost of ₹50,00,000/-. The beneficiary is required to contribute: - 2% of the project cost for projects up to ₹5,00,000/-; - 3% for projects above ₹5,00,000/- and up to ₹10,00,000/-; - 5% for projects above ₹10,00,000/-. Beneficiaries living below the poverty line may receive a subsidy of ₹10,000/- or 50% of the unit cost, whichever is less. Interest rates payable by beneficiaries are: - 6% per annum for loans up to ₹5,00,000/-; - 8% per annum for loans above ₹5,00,000/- and up to ₹10,00,000/-; - 9% per annum for loans above ₹10,00,000/- and up to ₹50,00,000/-. Mode of Disbursement: Through State Channelizing Agencies, Regional Rural Banks, Public Sector Banks, and other channelizing agencies associated with NSFDC.

The Credit Card Scheme for Artisans & Weavers is a loan scheme by the Department of Handicraft & Handloom (Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir) under which adequate and timely assistance from the financial institutions is provided to the Artisans and Weavers.

Benefit: Features & Benefits: No collateral security required Maximum credit limit of ₹2,00,000. 7% interest subvention over a period of 5 years. A maximum credit limit of ₹2,00,000 will be fixed with a loan component of ₹1,80,000 and the beneficiary's contribution of ₹20,000/-. Beneficiaries under the scheme shall be issued photo cards indicating therein, the sanctioned limit and validity period of the credit facility. Beneficiaries shall also be issued a Passbook or a Credit-cum-Passbook incorporating therein the name, address, borrowing limit, validity period, etc.

The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and employment generation among Scheduled Castes. Through this scheme, credit enhancement guarantees are provided to banks and financial institutions financing eligible Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs.

Benefit: The scheme provides guarantee cover for Working Capital Loans, Term Loans, and Composite Term Loans extended to eligible Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs. Loan AmountGuarantee CoverGuarantee Obligation₹15,00,000/- to ₹1,00,00,000/-100% of the sanctioned facility100% of the amount in default, subject to maximum guarantee coverAbove ₹1,00,00,000/- to ₹2,00,00,000/-80% of the sanctioned facility80% of the amount in default, subject to maximum guarantee coverAbove ₹2,00,00,000/- to ₹5,00,00,000/-70% of the sanctioned facility70% of the amount in default, subject to the maximum guarantee coverAbove ₹5,00,00,000/-60% of the sanctioned facility60% of the amount in default, subject to the maximum guarantee cover> Additional Benefit Conditions: The maximum guarantee cover available under the scheme is ₹5,00,00,000/-. Startup Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs are eligible for guarantee coverage. Individual Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs are eligible for guarantee cover on loan amounts up to ₹1,00,00,000/-. Repeat credit enhancement may be extended after successful liquidation of the first facility and a satisfactory track record. Incubation facilities may be facilitated through existing departmental schemes for loans above ₹2,00,00,000/-. Mode of Disbursement: Benefits are provided in the form of Credit Enhancement Guarantees issued by IFCI to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs). Loans are extended by Member Lending Institutions to eligible Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs. Expected Time of Disbursement The guarantee is issued after submission of the sanction letter, proof of disbursement, and the guarantee fee by the Member Lending Institution within 30 days of the first loan disbursement. Validity Initially valid for 1 year. Renewable annually. The maximum tenure of guarantee cover is 7 years or the repayment period, whichever is earlier.

Under this scheme to improve access to collateral-free debt funding for DPIIT-recognised startups by providing credit guarantees on eligible loan and debt facilities, thereby encouraging institutional lending and supporting startup growth and innovation.

Benefit: Provides collateral free debt funding to eligible DPIIT recognised startups by backing their loans with a government guarantee. Improves access to a wide range of instruments such as venture debt, working capital limits, subordinated/mezzanine debt, debentures and other fund and non fund based facilities. Offers high guarantee coverage of up to 85% of the amount in default for loans up to ₹10 crore, significantly reducing loss risk for lenders on smaller exposures. Provides 75% guarantee coverage of the amount in default for loan amounts above ₹ 10 crore, up to an overall cap of ₹ 20 crore per borrower. Lowers risk for Member Institutions (banks, NBFCs, FIs, AIF based venture debt funds), encouraging them to lend more actively to startups. Supports both transaction based and umbrella based guarantees, enabling individual startup loans as well as pooled venture debt portfolios to be covered. Offers concessional guarantee fee/commitment charge for North East units, women led startups and entities in the 27 Champion Sectors, reducing their effective cost of borrowing. Provides unconditional and irrevocable guarantee cover, increasing lender confidence and stability in credit flows to startups. Permits restructuring and enhancement of existing CGSS covered credit facilities while retaining guarantee cover, subject to the overall limit. Strengthens the startup ecosystem by improving formal credit availability, enabling innovative startups to scale, invest in technology and create employment.

Under Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme, beneficiaries of Middle-Income Group (MIG) can seek housing loans from Banks, Housing Finance Companies and other such institutions for acquisition/ construction of house (including re-purchase).

Benefit: Scheme will support the acquisition/construction of houses (including repurchase) of 160 sq. mts. (For MIG I) and 200 sq. mts. (For MIG II) carpet area as per income eligibility with basic civic infrastructure like water, toilet, sanitation, sewerage, road, electricity, etc. 1. Beneficiaries of MIG will be eligible for an interest subsidy with the following features: ParticularsMIG IMIG IIHousehold Income (₹ per annum)₹6,00,001/- - ₹12,00,000/-₹12,00,001/- - ₹18,00,000/-Interest Subsidy (% per annum)4%3%Maximum loan tenure (in years)2020Eligible housing loan amount for interest subsidy (₹)₹9,00,000/-₹12,00,000/-Dwelling Unit Carpet Area160 sq. mts. 200 sq. mts. Discount rate for Net Present Value (NPV) calculation of interest subsidy (%)9%9%Note 01: Interest subsidy will be available only for loan amounts indicated in the table for the tenure of 20 years or during the tenure of the loan whichever is lower. Note 02: Additional loans beyond the specified limit, if any, will be at a non-subsidized rate.

“Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Rural Entrepreneurs to set up Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) of Farm Machinery” by the Agriculture Dep, Government of West Bengal aims to provide opportunity to rural entrepreneurs for setting up of Custom Hiring Centres.

Benefit: Pattern Of Assistance: - The maximum subsidy will be limited to 40% of the Total Financial Outlay(TFO) (TFO = indicative cost of machinery including transportation + AMC for 3 years + cost of open shed + insurance for 1 year). - Minimum TFO would be ₹20,00,000/- and the maximum would be as per SMAM Guideline and SPMT recommendation. An individual entrepreneur shall avail subsidy amounting ₹16,00,000/- or 40% of the TFO whichever is less to set up CHC. - The maximum amount allowed for the cost of open shed for machinery will be limited to 5% of the TFO and total ancillary cost (other than machinery) should not exceed 10% of TFO. - An individual entrepreneur shall avail subsidy amounting ₹16,00,000/- or 40% of the TFO whichever is less. Note: - The applicant will have to deposit margin money of a minimum amount of 25% of TFO to the financing bank before release of subsidy by the DDA (Admn.) to the Bank and remaining amount will be bank loan. - No machine/equipment will be procured by the Government. The Government will only release subsidy as back ended subsidy against procurement by the beneficiaries as per their choice under CHC with Bank Loan. The subsidy will be released through DBT mode to the concerned bank branch to subsidy reserve fund/loan account for CHC. - The subsidy will only be applicable for purchase of farm machinery/equipment from the approved Farm machinery Manufacturers and Dealers as enlisted in the Departmental portal. - A beneficiary or his/her spouse will not be eligible to apply afresh before completion of 4(four) years from release of the last subsidy for CHC scheme from the State under this Guidelines. - The subsidy will be provided from SDS and different CSS like RKVY- Cafeteria, SMAM, NFSM( Pulse/Rice/Nutri Cereals), TRFA ( Pulse/Coarse Cereals), NMEO for implementation of CHC.

The CCDP aims to develop organized marketing and improve the livelihoods of horticulture farmers in Baagwani Villages through on-farm and marketing support, promoting sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods.

Benefit: Improved access to inputs and services for farmers Increased farmers' income and socio-economic security Promotion of sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods Enhancement of market linkages and organized marketing of horticultural products Reduction of post-harvest losses Creation of employment opportunities in rural areas Increase in horticultural crop area, productivity, and production

The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers in Gujarat who suffer crop losses due to natural calamities, based on crop damage surveys conducted by the district administration.

Benefit: As per the assistance norms fixed by the State Government, keeping in view the natural calamities that occur from time to time

The scheme aims to encourage farmers in rural areas to grow aromatic plants by providing them free planting material, technical help, and wage support through MGNREGA.

Benefit: Under MGNREGA, when aromatic cultivation is undertaken, the wages for the work done by the labourers in land preparation and related activities are paid by the Rural Development Department, and the farmer does not have to pay the wages. - The Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) provides free planting material along with technical support, consultancy, and monitoring services to the farmers.

The scheme covers all ‘not-for-profit’ organizations, NGOs, Societies, Trusts, and Universities for supporting Seminars, Conference, Research, Workshops, Festivals, Exhibitions, Symposia, Drama-Theatre, Music, etc., and small research projects on different aspects of Indian Culture.

Benefit: The grant for specific projects shall be restricted to 75% of the expenditure, subject to a maximum of ₹5.00 lakhs per project as recommended by the Expert Committee. 1. The Ministry may in exceptional circumstances, increase the assistance to any project of outstanding merit and relevance up to ₹20 Lakhs with the approval of Hon’ble Minister of Culture.

A labor department initiated a scheme "Cycle Anudan Yojana' in 2018 for the construction worker of Madhya Pradesh and provide them financial assistance for cycle.

Benefit: Financial Assistance : 90 percent of actual expenditure or ₹4,000/- whichever is less.

Under this scheme, tribal girl students in Class 11th who travel more than 2 km to reach school and did not receive a bicycle in Class 9th are given a cash amount equivalent to the cost of a bicycle.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a cash amount equal to the cost of the cycle credited directly to the bank account of the applicant.

"Cycle Sahayata Yojana" is a scheme by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Govt of Jharkhand. Applications for this scheme are accepted online through the official website of the department. In this scheme, bicycles are provided to the women workers.

Benefit: Bicycles are provided to the women workers.

The "Cycle Scheme for the Children of Construction Workers'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides free cycles to the children of registered construction workers once during the period they study in 9th to 12th class in the State of Punjab.

Benefit: Quantum of Assistance: One(1) cycle to the children of registered construction workers.

The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa to encourage Goan Scholars to undertake research in the field of Goan history, culture, arts, social studies etc. Three fellowships shall be awarded.

Benefit: Eligible scholars for the junior category shall be awarded a fellowship up to ₹ 15,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis. Eligible scholars for senior & post-doctoral categories shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 20,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis. However, the applicant who undertakes to complete the research work on a full-time basis may be awarded the scholarship upto ₹ 30,000/- per month. In such cases, the research period shall be as decided by the selection committee. Number of Fellowships A maximum of one fellowship in each category shall be awarded every year. NOTE: The amount of fellowship shall be assessed on the recommendation of the selection committee after the submission of his/her project.

Government of Chhattisgarh state, started a scheme named "Dai Didi Clinic Scheme" in 2020.

Benefit: Free checkup. Free treatment. Free consultation. Free medicine distribution.