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The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts.

Benefit: To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts. Financial Assistance: To the trainee – (i) Stipend: Rs. 1,500 /- per month/ per trainee. To the trainer – (i) Honorarium Rs. 300/-per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.3, 000/- per month). (ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials Rs.150 /- per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.1,500/- per month). Note:- Period of Training: 6 months

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Industries-Training Scheme for the candidates to develop their skills to enable them to start their own ventures or to get suitable employment opportunity by sponsoring to selected short term trades.

Benefit: The pattern of assistance: For Trainees-Stipend (i) SSLC/ITI/H.S.C. – Rs.1,500 /- per month. (ii) Graduate in Arts and Science/ Diploma in Engineering or equivalent – Rs. 2,500 /- per month. (iii) Degree in Engineering & PG – Rs.3,000 /- per month (the stipend will be paid based on the minimum qualification fixed for the trades concerned). To the Training Institutions : For Industries – Towards wastage of raw material – Rs.300 /-per trainee per month.

The scheme aims to aid in the conversion of available on-farm organic waste into chemical-free organic manure, providing quality organic farming inputs for sustainable agriculture. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Benefit: Construction/Installation of organic manure units would be provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 1950/- per cu.mt. for Organic manure unit for all categories of farmer. The standard cost for Organic manure unit would be Rs. 2600/- per cu. mt which includes 90% cost on construction/installation including mason cost and 10% on culture, decomposing material, etc. The unit can have one or more pits with or without internal chambers and preferably be above ground level, of bricks, laterite stones, cement blocks, shahabadi/kadappa or RCC cement rings with clean internal side walls and should have adequate protection from sun and rain. The portable organic manure unit of HDPE material and laid on prepared surface free from sharp objects and should be protected from rodents, maximum of 3 units would also be considered for subsidy @90% subsidy on the standard cost fixed and maximum amount of Rs. 7,500/- per farmer.

The scheme aims to effectively manage on-farm livestock waste to produce renewable energy through biogas units, converting animal waste into a sustainable energy source. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Benefit: Assistance for Construction/Installation of Biogas Plants Biogas plants constructed by the farmer would be provided 90% subsidy against the estimated standard cost of construction/installation for Biogas. To make the subsidy more inclusive and reflective of the actual costs involved, excavation costs, transportation costs, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in the standard cost mentioned for both pre-fabricated and constructed biogas plants. Standard Cost & Eligible Subsidy for Pre-Fabricated Biogas For a 1 cu. m³ biogas plant, the standard cost is Rs. 31,000/- with 90% subsidy including central subsidy of Rs. 27,900/-. For a 2 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 54,140/- with subsidy of Rs. 48,726/-. For a 3 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 79,480/- with subsidy of Rs. 71,532/-. For a 4 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 1,25,000/- with subsidy of Rs. 1,12,500/-. For 5 cu. m³ & above plants, the standard cost is Rs. 1,12,200/- with subsidy of Rs. 1,00,980/-. Standard Cost & Eligible Subsidy for Constructed Biogas For a 2 cu. m³ biogas plant, the standard cost is Rs. 46,220/- with 90% subsidy including central subsidy of Rs. 41,598/-. For a 3 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 52,070/- with subsidy of Rs. 46,863/-. For a 4 cu. m³ plant, the standard cost is Rs. 57,820/- with subsidy of Rs. 52,038/-. For 6 cu. m³ & above plants, the standard cost is Rs. 75,890/- with subsidy of Rs. 68,301/-. Incentive Structure for Promoters The incentive structure for promoters involved in the installation of biogas plants aims to encourage field staff including Agriculture Assistant, Field Assistant, Krishi Mitra's to actively participate in promoting biogas plants. The incentive amount for Constructed Biogas will be ₹1500 per unit. Plant Size Determination The size of biogas units provided will be determined based on the number of cattle owned by the beneficiary. This approach ensures that the size of the biogas plant matches the amount of organic waste, particularly manure, generated, thereby promoting efficient gas production and utilization. The specific cattle-to-biogas unit ratios are as follows: For a 2 cu. mtr. size biogas plant, the applicant should own 2 cattles with approximately 30-40 kgs. of cowdung available per day. For a 3 cu. mtr. plant, 3 cattles are required with 45-60 kgs. of cowdung per day. For a 4 cu. mtr. plant, 4 cattles are required with 60-80 kgs. of cowdung per day. For a 6 cu. mtr. plant, 5 cattles are required with 90-120 kgs. of cowdung per day. Repair Assistance For long-term maintenance and sustainability of the biogas plants, repair assistance of 20% of the standard cost will be provided after 6 years. This assistance will help ensure that the biogas plants remain operational and continue to serve the beneficiaries' needs. Lifetime Limit and Subsidy Adjustment An individual beneficiary may receive a maximum of 3 units over their lifetime. The subsidy provided by Government of India under Biogas programme shall be adjusted within this subsidy and balance shall be paid from State funds.

The "Vermi-compost Units" component of the scheme aims to convert available on-field and farm waste material into chemical-free farm resources as farm input for organic farming through vermicomposting processes. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through Electronic Clearance System (ECS).

Benefit: Construction/Installation of Vermi-compost unit would be provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs.1,950/- per cu.mt for Vermi-compost units for all categories of farmers. The Standard cost for Vermi-compost unit would be Rs. 2600/- per cubic meter which includes 90% cost on construction/installation including mason cost and 10% will be the cost of earthworms, etc. The unit can have one or more pits with or without internal chambers and has to be above ground level, of bricks, laterite stones, cement blocks, shahabadi/kadappa or RCC cement rings, having a cement floor with proper water outlet, with clean internal side walls and a proper ant proofing and should be protected from sun, rain and from attack of birds, lizards and rodents feeding on earthworms. The portable Vermi-composting unit of HDPE material i.e.Vermi-bed or Vermi composting bins of 100 litre and above laid on prepared hard surface free from sharp objects, and protected as above, maximum of 3 units would also be considered for subsidy @ 90% subsidy on the standard cost fixed and maximum amount of Rs 7,500/- per farmer.

The scheme “Development of Manures & Fertilizers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The "Assistance for use of Micronutrients" component of the scheme aims to address micronutrient deficiencies in the soil that affect crop productivity and ensure healthy crop growth.

Benefit: Assistance for the use of Micronutrients Micronutrients like Zinc, Boron, Magnesium Sulphate, and other notified micronutrients would be provided a 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 7,500/-per ha for all categories of farmers and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer. The subsidy would be released after the micronutrients are purchased and used by farmers.

The scheme aims to amend the soil based on soil test reports, address pH and nutrient deficiencies in fertilization practices, and address important soil deficiencies like micronutrients that affect crop productivity. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through the Electronic Clearance System.

Benefit: Assistance for the use of Soil Conditioner The soil conditioners like Rock phosphate, agricultural lime, dolomite, etc., would be provided a 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 6,000/- per ha for all categories of farmers and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer. The soil conditioner shall be purchased and used by the farmer, and the subsidy shall be released after the use of the same in the field.

"Development of Playfield" is an Infrastructure Development Scheme by the Assam Youth Development Mission Society (AYDMS) formed under CMSGUY Scheme. It has been decided to develop 500 Football Playfields during 2017-18 in the first phase of operation of the scheme.

Benefit: Facilities Proposed to be Created:Improvement of the existing playfield with earth-filling, leveling with approved soil or as per requirement. Turfing with local suitable grass. Dressing room for boys, girls, and officials with electricity and provision for adequate running water in the toilet. Fixing of Football Goal Post of standard size (one pair) 24 feet x 8 feet made of GI Pipe of 4” to 5” in diameter with white paint. Boundary Wall. NOTE: The playing facilities for Volleyball can also be developed where spaces are available. Football Ground:(Dimension of Football Field as per FIFA) Standard: Length: Minimum 90 metres / Maximum 120 metres; Width: Minimum 45 metres / Maximum 90 metres International: Length: Minimum 100 metres / Maximum 110 metres; Width: Minimum 64 metres / Maximum 75 metres The minimum available playing area of the existing field should be: Length: 90 metres; Width: 45 metres The size of the Goal Post is 24 ft x 8 ft and made of 5-inch diameter steel tubular pipe with white paint. Volleyball Court:The size of the Volleyball ground is 18 metres x 9 metres The height of the Volley Post is 2.43 metres for men and 2.24 metres for women made of 5-inch diameter steel tubular pipe with white paint and adjustable height for men & women both. The earth filling should be done with sandy and loamy soil. The compaction of the playfield should be made with a light roller not exceeding 2 tons.

The objective of the scheme is to provide farmers with quality and improved varieties of strawberry planting materials so as to encourage area expansion under this crop such that commercialization horticulture under this crop is achieved.

Benefit: Pattern of Assistance: Assistance to the selected government-run farm and also a scale of 50% subsidies to the strawberry spokes. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any): Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1To promote the production of strawberry fruits by purchasing good quality materials of strawberry runners.100% assistance to the selected beneficiaries.2 Purchase of mulching for demonstration.100% assistance.3Purchase of drip irrigation sprayers.100% assistance.

The objective of this scheme is to enable coffee growers to access high-value specialty markets and earn better returns by producing eco-certified coffee that meets established environmental and quality standards, ensuring transparency about the conditions under which the coffee is produced.

Benefit: Extent of Support/ Subsidy Certification Support: 50% of the certification cost, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 (Rupees 50,000) per individual grower/grower groups. In the case of Organic certification, spread over a period of 3 years or the conversion period, whichever is less; in the case of other certificates, one year, during the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) period. Additional Support for SC/ST Community: Individual coffee growers belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) community with a coffee holding size of up to 4.00 hectares are eligible for an additional 10% of the certification cost, subject to a maximum of ₹55,000 (Rupees 55,000) per grower during the MIDH period.

The objective of the scheme "Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Replantation" is to improve the production and productivity of coffee plantations by encouraging replantation of old/senile and unproductive plantations with high-yielding, disease-tolerant coffee varieties.

Benefit: Unit Cost for Arabica: ₹ 2,75,000/- per ha Unit Cost for Robusta: ₹ 2,00,000/- per ha. Scale of Subsidy: 40% of the unit cost Coffee growers belonging to the SC/ST community with a coffee holding size of up to 4.00 Ha are eligible for additional support of 10% of the unit cost. Release of Subsidy Instalments In the case of Clean Replanting: 1st Instalment: 70% of the Applicable Unit Cost. 2nd Instalment: 30% of the Applicable Unit Cost. In the case of Replantation by Interlining Method: 1st Instalment: 30% of the Applicable Unit Cost. 2nd Instalment: 70% of the Applicable Unit Cost.

The objective of the scheme is to extend support to small and tiny growers, incentivizing them to form collectives/ Self Help Groups/ Cooperatives, thus encouraging them to take up marketing of coffee produced on a community-based approach through suitable financial incentives.

Benefit: Scale of Subsidy: ₹4.00 per kg of Clean Coffee.

The scheme "Development Support for Coffee in Traditional Areas: Water Augmentation" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, aims to improve the production and productivity of coffee plantations by encouraging water augmentation in traditional areas.

Benefit: Scale of Subsidy 40% of the unit cost, with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary for all the components put together under the water augmentation scheme. Additional Support for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Community Coffee growers belonging to the SC/ST community with a coffee holding size of up to 4.00 hectares are eligible for an extra 10% of the unit cost, with a ceiling of ₹2,50,000 per beneficiary for all the components put together under the water augmentation scheme. Mode of Payment The Deputy Director (Extn.), after confirming the admissibility of the claim, will sanction the eligible subsidy and release the amount to the bank account of the applicant through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), or National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). Details of Unit Cost & Subsidy Amount for Water Storage Tank Applicable to Different Sized Holdings NOTE: The Recommended Capacity of Water Tank (L x B x H) is in “Cubic Feet”. The Size of the Holding is in “Hectare”. The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount is in Rupees (₹). Size of Holding: Up to 1.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 30' x 30' x 10' (9000); Unit Cost: ₹43,000; Subsidy: ₹17,200 Size of Holding: > 1 up to 2.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 43' x 43' x 10' (18490); Unit Cost: ₹89,000; Subsidy: ₹35,600 Size of Holding: > 2 up to 3.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 53' x 53' x 10' (28090); Unit Cost: ₹136,000; Subsidy: ₹54,400 Size of Holding: > 3 up to 4.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 60' x 60' x 10' (36000); Unit Cost: ₹174,000; Subsidy: ₹69,600 Size of Holding: > 4 up to 5.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 68' x 68' x 10' (46240); Unit Cost: ₹224,000; Subsidy: ₹89,600 Size of Holding: > 5 up to 6.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 75' x 75' x 10' (56250); Unit Cost: ₹273,000; Subsidy: ₹109,200 Size of Holding: > 6 up to 7.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 81' x 81' x 10' (65610); Unit Cost: ₹318,000; Subsidy: ₹127,200 Size of Holding: > 7 up to 8.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 87' x 87' x 10' (75690); Unit Cost: ₹367,000; Subsidy: ₹146,800 Size of Holding: > 8 up to 9.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 92' x 92' x 10' (84640); Unit Cost: ₹411,000; Subsidy: ₹164,400 Size of Holding: > 9 up to 10.00; Recom. Cap. of Tank: 96' x 96' x 10' (92160); Unit Cost: ₹447,000; Subsidy: ₹178,800 Details of Unit Cost & Subsidy Amount for Sprinkler/drip Irrigation Equipment Applicable to Different Size of Holdings: NOTE: The “Category” is in “Hectare”. The Unit Cost and the Subsidy Amount are in Rupees (₹). Category: Up to 1.00; Unit Cost: ₹60,000; Subsidy: ₹24,000 Category: > 1 up to 2.00; Unit Cost: ₹120,000; Subsidy: ₹48,000 Category: > 2 up to 3.00; Unit Cost: ₹180,000; Subsidy: ₹72,000 Category: > 3 up to 4.00; Unit Cost: ₹240,000; Subsidy: ₹96,000 Category: > 4 up to 5.00; Unit Cost: ₹300,000; Subsidy: ₹120,000 Category: > 5 up to 6.00; Unit Cost: ₹360,000; Subsidy: ₹144,000 Category: > 6 up to 7.00; Unit Cost: ₹420,000; Subsidy: ₹168,000 Category: > 7 up to 8.00; Unit Cost: ₹460,000; Subsidy: ₹184,000 Category: > 8 up to 9.00; Unit Cost: ₹520,000; Subsidy: ₹208,000 Category: > 9 up to 10.00; Unit Cost: ₹580,000; Subsidy: ₹232,000 Details of the Unit Cost and Subsidy for Open Well/ Ring Well Activities: Open well or Ring well with or without pump for a depth of 30 feet; Unit Cost: ₹ 75,000/- per unit; Subsidy: ₹ 30,000/- NOTE: The growers are at liberty to (a) execute water storage structures of any dimension and or (b) purchase sprinkler units, as per their requirement. However, the quantum of subsidy shall be applicable based on the unit cost for each holding category indicated in the above tables or based on the actual cost, whichever is less.

The scheme provides free bicycles to girl students studying in Class 9 in government schools of Rajasthan who belong to the Special Backward Classes or specific communities such as Banjara, Baldia, Labana-Gadiya Lohar, Gadolia, Gujar Gurjar, Raiko, Rebari (Debasi).

Benefit: Free distribution of cycles to girl students.

The scheme aims to provide free residential education to students from Special Backward Classes. Under this scheme, selected students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, books, and study materials in government-approved schools.

Benefit: Under this scheme, eligible students receive free education, accommodation, meals, uniforms, text books and study materials in government-approved schools.

In Rajasthan, the Post-matriculation scholarship scheme is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for the educational upliftment of students.

Benefit: Reimbursement of maintenance allowance and fee according to the time of course.

The scheme aims to encourage academic excellence among students belonging to Special Backward Classes (SBC). It provides an annual financial incentive of ₹3,500/- to students pursuing education from Class 10th to postgraduate level in government schools or colleges.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹3,500/- per year per student.

In Rajasthan, the Pre-Matriculation scholarship scheme is run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for the educational upliftment of Very Backward Class students.

Benefit: Selected students have to study according to the approved syllabus by State Government. As per the rules Education, Accommodation, Meal, Dress, text writing material and books will be provided Free of cost. CategoryClassScholarship AmountBoy StudentsClass 6 to Class 8Rs. 50/- per monthGirl StudentsClass 6 to Class 8Rs. 100/- per monthBoy StudentsClass 9 to Class 10Rs. 60/- per monthGirl StudentsClass 9 to Class 10Rs. 120/- per month

The Government of Rajasthan has launched the Devnarayan Chatra Scooty Yojana Scheme for the year 2023 in order to encourage female students in the state to study and to address the state’s low female literacy rate.

Benefit: 1500 scooties will be distributed free of cost every year according to the merit list of marks obtained in the 12th examination. Those are studying regularly in government colleges, state-funded universities, 12th (Senior Secondary) (girls who are not in the priority list of scooty acceptance) 10,000/- per annum in the first year, second year and third year. For Postgraduate first-year (P.G. degree) students, 20,000/- per annum in the admission year and Rs. 20,000/- per annum in the second year of post-graduation will be given as an incentive amount on obtaining 50% or more marks in the first year of post-graduation.

The scheme has been implemented to ensure that construction workers and their families get primary medical treatment at their doorsteps, prevent serious diseases and maintain their health at places including construction sites, labour colonies and Kadianaka.

Benefit: Under this scheme, treatment of primary injuries including common diseases like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, skin diseases and laboratory tests like urine, blood, blood sugar, malaria, and various diagnoses including primary care of women and children of their family and primary care of pregnant women during pregnancy done on the spot. Along with this, they are also given free medicines on the spot.