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The Labor Department of Chhattisgarh initiated this scheme on January 10, 2018, under the "Unorganized Workers State Social Security Board." This scheme aims to provide equipment support to dhobis.

Benefit: Provided materials worth ₹1,500/-, including electronic/coal iron, clothespins, and a washing paddle (Thappi/Kutela).

The "Diesel VAT Relief Scheme for Fishermen" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance by subsidizing the VAT levied on high-speed diesel used in fishing boats.

Benefit: Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsDiesel VAT assistancePer litre maximum assistance up to ₹15/-Assistance is available as per fixed diesel quota throughout the year

The 'Differently Abled Pension Scheme' aims to provide a pension of ₹1,000/- to differently-abled persons with disability level 40% and above. The scheme provides other benefits every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival saree, dhoti and a nutritious meal is supplied through Anganwadi.

Benefit: Pension: ₹1,000/- per month. Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali: One free dhoti to a male pensioner. One free saree to a female pensioner. Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres: 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal. 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

Rajasthan Government has started the Diggy Scheme for the welfare of farmers, under which farmers will be provided grants for making dig for irrigation of crops. This scheme is to help farmers improve their farming by using more water resources and encourage them to grow good crops.

Benefit: The farmer must purchase a permanent container with a minimum filling capacity of 4 lakh liters and above. The state government will provide a 75% to 85% subsidy. Farmer will be provided a grant amount of up to ₹ 3,00,000/- to ₹ 3,40,000/- by the government for making a dig in fields.

An opportunity for a student to secure practical work experience under the guidance of a qualified and experienced Supervisor/Mentor in Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in the form of Digital India Internship Scheme.

Benefit: A token stipend of ₹10,000/- per month would be paid to an intern, subject to satisfactory performance, duly certified by his supervisor/mentor. 1. Certificates will be issued by the Ministry to the interns upon the completion of the internship and submission of the Report duly countersigned and accepted by the competent authority. NOTE: - The intern shall be paid after the completion of the internship on submission of a report duly accepted by this ministry.

The "Digital J&K Internship Scheme" is an opportunity for the students to secure first-hand and practical work experience. It also aims at active participation in the learning process through experimentation and putting into practice the knowledge acquired in the studies.

Benefit: Stipend: A token stipend of ₹10,000/- per month would be paid to an Intern, subject to satisfactory performance. Certificate of Internship: The J&K e-Governance Agency will issue certificates to the Interns upon the completion of the internship.

The scheme aims at “Saving girls” as the primary objective and to improve the Sex Ratio at birth. Through this scheme, money is deposited in the name of the girl child under the LIC Single Premium Endowment Plan for the first two living girl children.

Benefit: Financial Benefit 1. An LIC is purchased from the Life Insurance Corporation named as Single Premium Endowment Plan (No. 917) in the name of the girl child of sum amount of ₹42,372/- (inclusive of all taxes). 1. Amount will be given to the first two girl children who are among the first two living issues that the couple has. 1. On attaining the age of 18 years, the child can utilize the money for her welfare. 1. However, in case of life threatening condition of the girl child, money can be withdrawn at any time for the treatment of the girl child with a certificate of life-threatening condition issued by the Medical Board of Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu. Mode of Disbursement 1. PFMS DBT MODE. 1. An authorized Officer shall draw the said amount on a Hand Receipt Bill and pay directly to the LIC authorities (through PFMS) for the issuance of policies under Single Premium Endowment Plan No. 917 for a premium amount of ₹42,372/- per beneficiary. 1. The disbursement of benefits shall be made after obtaining approval of the Competent Authority. Nature of Assistance 1. Mode of Delivery – Kind. 1. Duration of Disbursement – Recurring.

"Dilli Swarojgar Yojna" provides loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at 6% interest for income-generating activities. The scheme targets individuals from SC, ST, OBC, and Minority communities. The loans are disbursed for activities such as vegetable/fruit/flower shops, dairy products, tailoring shops, etc.

Benefit: Need-based loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at an interest rate of 6% per annum to support an [income-generating activity](https://dsfdc.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/dsy_scheme_details.pdf) mentioned in the scheme guidelines.

Under this scheme, loans are offered at a low interest rate, ranging from 1% to 5%, specifically for self-employment to scheduled caste (SC) individuals.

Benefit: Provide a loan for self-employment to a scheduled caste person at a low interest rate of just 1% to 5%.

Through the "Direct Lending Scheme", the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) provides direct loans for the economic upliftment of the members of the Scheduled Castes and Handicapped People in the state of Punjab.

Benefit: Loan Amount: The loanees are eligible for a subsidy of special Central Assistance @ 50% of the loan amount or ₹ 10,000/- (whichever is less). Sources of Funds: Share Capital Funds Repayment Period: The period varies according to the kind of project with monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, or half-yearly installments with a maximum period of repayment of 15 years for land purchase cases. Rate of Interest: Up To 50,000/- @ 5% and above ₹ 50,000/- @8%. Note: Penal Interest @ 5% is charged for delayed payment/ non-repayment/violation of terms and conditions of the loan.

The "Direct Loan Scheme" offers financial assistance to unemployed scheduled caste individuals from the leather artisan community to start small businesses.

Benefit: Financial assistance with a 50% subsidy and 50% loan. Total unit cost is ₹1,00,000/-. Loan repayment in 24 equal installments with a 4% interest rate.

Direct Loans For Business Enterprise Scheme is implemented by Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Limited. Under this scheme, loans will be provided to eligible entrepreneurs to start or expand their businesses by mortgaging property (building or land).

Benefit: Under this scheme, loans will be provided to eligible entrepreneurs to start or expand their businesses by mortgaging property (building or land). If the applicant's family income is below Rs 8.00 lakhs, then the loan will be provided up to Rs 20 lakhs at a 4% interest rate. If the applicant's family income is Rs 8.00 lakhs to 15 lakhs, then the loan will be provided up to Rs 20 lakhs at a 6% interest rate.

Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to workers employed in industrial and commercial establishments in Haryana based on their percentage of disability, whether the disability occurs due to an accident or other reasons inside or outside the workplace.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- on minor disability (upto 50% injury). Financial assistance of ₹1,50,000/- on major disability (above 50% injury).

The scheme provides financial assistance to registered construction workers who become disabled due to an accident during the course of their employment on the production of a certificate from competent medical authorities in respect of the percentage of disability.

Benefit: Under this scheme, the Board may sanction an amount not exceeding 25% of the total amount of compensation due, as calculated under the Employees Compensation Act 1923 on the production of a certificate from competent medical authorities in respect of the percentage of disability.

The scheme “Disability Assistance for Registered Worker (HBOCWWB)” was launched by the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HBOCWWB), Labour Department Haryana.

Benefit: On the basis of the percentage of disability, a lump sum financial assistance will be given to registered workers as under: Sl. No. Percentage of DisabilityAmount to be Paid 1 Upto 50% Disability ₹1,50,000/-2 51% to 75% Disability ₹2,00,000/- 3 76% or above ₹3,00,000/-

The "Disability Benefit Who Met With an Accident at Worksite" was launched by the Tripura Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Dept. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered construction worker who suffer from disabilities due to accident at their worksite

Benefit: Temporary Disablement: Financial Assistance: 50% of the minimum wage rate for unskilled construction workers, as notified by the Labour Department, Govt. of Tripura.- Duration: Up to a maximum of 3 months, provided the worker is unable to work due to the accident. Permanent Disablement: Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/- per month for workers with a disability exceeding 90%, leading to a complete loss of earning ability.- Duration: The benefit is provided until the worker reaches 60 years of age. After 60, the worker becomes eligible for a pension under the TBOCWW Board.

In 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Disability Pension" scheme.

Benefit: Financial Assistance

The Board provides financial assistance as disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB., accident etc. in addition to this pension he/she will be eligible for an one time Ex-gratia payment depending upon the percentage of disability.

Benefit: A monthly disability pension of ₹2,000/- plus ₹100/- per month for every completed year of service from the year of registration will be given to the eligible beneficiary. 1. In addition to this pension, the beneficiary will also be eligible for a one-time Ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹3.00 Lakhs depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as fixed by the Board.

Under the scheme, eligible workers receive ₹1,000/- per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. Additionally, a one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is granted for total permanent disability, and ₹50,000/- for partial disability.

Benefit: Eligible registered construction workers under this scheme will receive the following financial assistance: - A monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000/- is given to workers with permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. - A one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is given to workers in case of permanent total disability. - A one-time assistance of ₹50,000/- is given to workers in case of partial disability.

Through the "Disability Pension" scheme, the worker who is permanently disabled due to Paralysis / Leprosy / Tuberculosis(TB) / Accident is provided with financial assistance of ₹300/- per month, and an ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹10,000/-, depending on the percentage of the disability.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹300/- per month. An ex-gratia payment of not more than ₹10,000/-, depending on the percentage of the disability.