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The scheme "Disability Pension," introduced by the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB), Government of Himachal Pradesh, provides a monthly pension of ₹500/- to registered beneficiaries in case of disability caused by accidents or diseases.

Benefit: A pension of ₹500/- month. Additional ₹50,000/- in case the disability is more than 50%. Additional ₹25,000/- in case the disability is less than 50%.

Under the scheme, the Board shall provide disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, T.B., accidents,etc. Additionally, workers will be eligible for an exgratia payment based on percentage of disability & subject to condition as may fixed by the Board.

Benefit: The financial assistance of ₹150/- per month as disability pension shall be given to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis (T.B.), accidents, etc. 1. In addition to this pension, the worker will also be eligible for an exgratia payment of not more than ₹5,000/- depending upon the percentage of disability and subject to such conditions as may fixed by the Board.

The "Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension to beneficiaries partially disabled due to worksite accidents or diseases, with an additional ex-gratia payment based on disability percentage.

Benefit: Monthly Disability Pension: ₹2,000/-. - Additional Ex-gratia Payment: ₹2,00,000/- based on the percentage of disability.

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

Benefit: A pension of ₹3000/- per month is given to the worker in case of disability due to any infectious disease or accident at the workplace.

The "Disability Pension for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides monthly disability pension of ₹3000/- to the permanently disabled member due to paralysis, leprosy, T.B and accidents.

Benefit: ₹3,000/- per month as disability pension to permanently disabled due to paralysis, leprosy, T.B., accident etc. available from the date of registration.

The Disability Relief Allowance Scheme under the Department of Social Justice, Government of Himachal Pradesh provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities to help them manage their living costs and improve their quality of life.

Benefit: Following is the assistance provided: 1. Pensioners with 40-69% disability ₹1150/- per month 1. Pensioners with 70% disability or more ₹1700/- per month 1. Pensioners with disability aged 70 years or more ₹1500/- per month

Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to persons with disabilities when a person with a disability marries another person with a disability, as well as when a non-disabled person marries someone with a disability.

Benefit: Under this scheme, when two individuals with disabilities marry each other, the couple is entitled to a total assistance of ₹1,00,000/-, equating to ₹50,000/- per person. 1. If a person without disabilities marries someone with a disability, the individual with a disability is eligible to receive assistance of ₹50,000/-.

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for marriage with a view to social rehabilitation of persons with disabilities who do not fall under the category of income tax payers.

Benefit: In case both husband and wife and differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹50,000/- (lump sum). - In case either husband or wife is differently-abled, the couple is provided with ₹1,00,000/- (lump sum). - The amount will be disbursed to the concerned beneficiary directly through NEFT/RTGS, whenever possible. _The incentive amount will be jointly payable to the eligible couple._ _If the marriage is dissolved without a valid reason within five years of the wedding date, the entire incentive amount will be recovered as land revenue._ _Incentive amount will be given only once in a lifetime._

Punjab State Government started a pension for disable person of the state.

Benefit: Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

The objective of the scheme is to encourage persons with disabilities and organizations working for the interests of persons with disabilities and to motivate the community for overall rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Benefit: The following benefits are provided under the scheme: Sl. No.Name of the AwardCategoryNumber of AwardForm of Award1Best Disabled Employee1. Visually impaired 2. Hearing impaired 3. Locomotor 4. Cerebral palsy /multi-disabilityOne Award at each category₹5,001/- cash, appreciation certificate, certificate to each category2Best Employers (Regarding Disabled Persons)1. Visually impaired 2. Hearing impaired 3. Locomotor 4. Cerebral palsy /multi-disabilityOne Award at each category₹10,000/- cash, appreciation certificate, certificate to each category3Best voluntary organization working for the benefits of disabled.1. Visually impaired 2. Hearing impaired 3. Locomotor 4. Cerebral palsy /multi-disabilityOne Award at each category₹5,001/- cash, appreciation certificate, certificate to each category4The Best district (providing provisional facilities in the disabled act)Providing rehabilitation, barrier free environment, teaching-training, self-employment and other facilities provided in the Act.One AwardOne Shield, Appreciation Certificate, Certificate

Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹75,000/- is extended based on the Disablement Certificate issued by the Competent Authority to the Registered Construction Worker of the Board. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the worker.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹75,000/-.- Time of Disbursal: Within 1 month of the application.- Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

This scheme aims at setting up Disha Centres for early intervention for Person with Disability (PwD) in 0-10 years of age covered under the National Trust Act, through therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.

Benefit: Day Care: Day-care facilities to PwD for at least 4 hours in a day.1. Staffing: Provision of Therapies, trainings and providing support to family members.1. Counselling: Counselling and guidance especially for Activities for Daily Living (ADL) must be provided to parents or guardians of PwD with regular follow-ups by RO to ensure that parents or guardians attend a minimum number of counselling sessions.1. Transport Facilities: Registered Organisations can also provide transportation facilities to PwD in case it is mutually suitable for both. 1. Assessment and Evaluation: PwD should be assessed and evaluated by experts in the related field on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and also to monitor the progress of the PwD.

The scheme aims to support girls' higher education through distance learning by reimbursing their course fees for UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and PG Diploma undertaken by girls through distance education in Rajasthan.

Benefit: Reimbursement of full course fees for distance Education in: Undergraduate (UG) courses Postgraduate (PG) courses Diploma courses Certificate and PG Diploma courses Note: No other additional grant will be payable. Duration of Fee Disbursement: After selection, the candidate's fee will be reimbursed on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode on annual basis on satisfactory academic performance of the student. The fee reimbursement would be awarded from the date of joining the course as certified by the University/Institution.

The scheme “Distance Education Scholarship–Scholarship for Disabled Students Pursuing Degree, PG Courses” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefit: Under the scheme, the scholarship is given to eligible students for meeting the expenses of Registration fees, Course fees, Tuition fees, Exam fees, Purchase of books, study materials, etc. 1. The amount of assistance is provided up to a maximum of ₹10,000/-. Note: Financial assistance will be granted only for the duration of the course concerned.

The scheme “Distress Relief Fund for the Differently Abled (Medical Treatment)” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefit: Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹5,000/- per person in a year will be given to the disabled person or who has become handicapped for their medical treatment, including surgery.

The "Distress Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the BPL households on the death of their primary breadwinner (male or female).

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.

The "Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize" scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu offers a subsidy to maize-growing farmers in specific districts of the state, providing financial assistance for purchasing certified maize seeds.

Benefit: Subsidy on Certified Seeds: Farmers can receive 50% of the cost of certified maize seeds, with a cap of ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.

The "Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds" scheme offers subsidies to farmers for purchasing certified oil seeds, helping them improve their crop yield and quality.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: Subsidy of 50% of the seed cost or ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.

Under this scheme, free books and stationery are provided to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students who are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at government colleges. Eligible students receive books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year.

Benefit: Under the scheme, free books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year are provided to SC/ST students studying in government colleges in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Through this scheme, the homeless poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided housing sites to enable them to construct their own houses. Approximately 11,000 persons so far have benefitted from this scheme.

Benefit: Distribution of free house sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes.