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The Government of Uttar Pradesh initiated a scheme "Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Shramik Pravidhik Shiksha Sahaayata Yojana" to encourage the children towards the education.

Benefit: Financial Assistance will be provided as: Degree Course - ₹25,000/- Diploma Course - ₹15,000/- Certificate Course - ₹10,000/-

Objective of the Scheme to recognise and reward meritorious SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing graduation in recognised institutions.

Benefit: A cash award of ₹25,000 will be provided to students who secure the top position among SC/ST/OBC/Minority students in each discipline of a professional or technical degree course.

The scheme aims to socially and economically empower Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe women by supporting them in income-generating activities through electric autos. It provides a subsidy up to 75% of the cost (maximum ₹3,00,000/-) for electric autos to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe women.

Benefit: A subsidy of 75% of the total cost of the electric auto (e-Auto) or ₹3,00,000/- whichever is less will be paid. This subsidy is paid after utilizing Central Government incentives under the Pradhan Mantri E-DRIVE Scheme (FAME-3), which provides a maximum subsidy of ₹50,000/-. The total cost of the electric auto will be calculated excluding extra accessories. Disbursement In case the beneficiary has already purchased the vehicle: The applicant must submit the original invoice along with the application to the Department, and the subsidy amount will then be credited to the beneficiary’s account.- In case the beneficiary has not purchased the vehicle: The applicant must pay 25% of the total cost of the vehicle as an initial payment to the dealer. The applicant has to submit the invoice for payment along with the application, and the subsidy amount will then be credited to the dealer's account. Post-Selection Obligations The beneficiary should not cause or permit a male driver to drive the vehicle. The beneficiary must retain all relevant documents for 5 years from the date of subsidy disbursement. The applicant has no power to sale/lease or any other transfer of ownership of the vehicle for a period of 5 years. If the information furnished by the beneficiary is false or if the electric auto is found to have been sold within the 5-year period, the total subsidy is liable to be returned to the Government or recovered with interest from the beneficiary.

The main purpose of this scheme is to provide grant for the repair of house to all families living under below poverty line, whose house needs repair. An amount of Rs. 80,000/- is provided for this purpose. Only on-line applications on https://saralharyana.gov.in/ are accepted under this scheme.

Benefit: The exact sum given by the government will be determined after a professional contractor's inspection, the minimum financial assistance offered is Rs 50,000, and it ranges up to Rs 80,000.

The scheme aims to assist the people who want to visit the places connected with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s life in India. It provides comprehensive financial assistance, with all expenses for the tour programme fully borne by the Department, targeting SC/ST applicants of Puducherry.

Benefit: Organizing a tour for a group of about 50 participants every year to four memorial places: Janam Bhoomi (Mhow, Madhya Pradesh), Deeksha Bhoomi (Nagpur, Maharashtra), Mahaparinivaran Bhoomi (Delhi), and Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai). The total amount of expenses are fully borne by the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department. The participants are entitled to free boarding and lodging, including all meals. No charges shall be levied from the participants in connection with the conduct of the tour. All expenses like entrance fee, admission fee, etc., could be borne by the Department. Conditions The Department should not bear the personal expenses incurred by the participants. The participant must abide by the rules/instructions laid down during the tour. The participant must repay the expenses, with interest in case of any misrepresentation or suppression of facts furnished. The participant must be well aware that they shall be stepped down anywhere during the tour in case of any discrepancy.

Under this scheme, a loan of ₹15 lakhs is provided at an interest rate of 4% to offer financial assistance to bright career students of the Scheduled Castes who cannot go abroad for higher studies due to the their poor economic condition.

Benefit: Under this scheme, a loan of ₹15 lakhs is provided at an interest rate of 4% to the eligible students.

The "Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme" provides financial assistance to houseless leather artisans for constructing Living cum Work Sheds through the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹2,50,000/- for construction.- Subsidy Amount: ₹2,20,000/- provided by the government.- Beneficiary Contribution: ₹30,000/-.

This scheme awards special prizes to meritorious Scheduled Caste students who secure the highest marks in the Class 10th and 12th board examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, and ICSE in the state.

Benefit: Awards for securing the highest marks in the Class 10th Board examinations: - 1st prize (Boy/Girl): ₹30,000/- - 2nd prize (Boy/Girl): ₹25,000/- - 3rd prize (Boy/Girl): ₹20,000/- - 4th prize (Only Girl): ₹15,000/- - 5th prize (Only Girl): ₹10,000/- - 6th prize (Only Girl): ₹5,000/- Awards for securing the highest marks in the Class 12th Board examinations: - 1st prize (Boy/Girl): ₹51,000/- - 2nd prize (Boy/Girl): ₹40,000/- - 3rd prize (Boy/Girl): ₹30,000/- - 4th prize (Only Girl): ₹20,000/- - 5th prize (Only Girl): ₹15,000/- - 6th prize (Only Girl): ₹10,000/- Note: Payments are made into the bank accounts of the applicants.

The scheme "Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Aarthik Kalyan Yojana" under the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department, Madhya Pradesh, offers a 7% annual interest subsidy on loans for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, up to 5 years, subject to regular repayment.

Benefit: 7% interest subsidy on loans for up to 5 years.

The scheme aims to provide business opportunities in the dairy sector especially to unemployed youths, increase milk production, strengthen economic condition and farmers will get economic benefits even in adverse circumstances.

Benefit: Loan will be disbursed in four stages (Amount in Lakhs) Stages of PaymentTime PeriodComponent DescriptionIndigenous Breed (₹ in Lakh)Crossbred/Hybrid/ Buffalo (₹ in Lakh)First installment1st MonthShed Construction11,00,00011,40,000Second installment4th MonthAnimal Purchase + Insurance + Transport9,00,00011,00,000Third installment10th MonthAnimal Purchase + Insurance + Transport8,00,0009,80,000First installment18th MonthAnimal Purchase + Insurance + Transport8,00,0009,80,000Total 36,00,00042,00,000 Financial assistance for the construction of cattle sheds, the purchase of high-yielding milch cattle, cattle insurance, and transportation costs. Each unit consists of 25 cattle (either all crossbred cows, indigenous cows, or buffaloes of similar breeds). A beneficiary can avail up to 8 units (200 cattle) depending on landholding and repayment record. Loan amount ranges from ₹36,00,000 (for indigenous breed units) to ₹42,00,000 (for crossbred cows/buffalo units). The scheme ensures insurance coverage for cattle, sheds, and transit risks. Tagging of purchased animals is mandatory and registered on the Bharat Pashudhan App. Preference is given to farmers already supplying milk to milk unions or located along milk collection routes. The disbursement occurs over an 18-month period in stages. The beneficiary becomes eligible for another unit after 2 years, provided the earlier loan is regularly repaid.

The scheme aims to encourage and motivate students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities who are studying in Sanskrit schools from Class 6 to Class 12 in Uttarakhand by providing financial scholarships to support their education.

Benefit: Scholarship Amount: - Students from Class 6 to Class 12 will be provided ₹3,012/- per year, at the rate of ₹251/- per month.

Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences was introduced by the UGC. In addition to the existing RA/PDF positions provided by various funding agencies, a need was felt for a PDF scheme running in a flexible mode, with fast track, online handling, and decision-making.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: The tenure of the award is three years with no provision for further extension. The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows: Fellowship: @ Rs. 43,800/- pm for I year @ Rs.45,000/- pm for II year @ Rs. 46,500/- pm for III year Contingency: @Rs.1,00,000/-p.a. HRA: 1. Suitable hostel accommodation may be provided to the candidates in the institutions. In such cases, the fellow is eligible to draw only hostel fees excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. A certificate to this effect is to be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal. HRA is not permissible for those candidates who are staying in Hostel accommodation. 1. In case of non-availability of hostel accommodation, the fellow may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. In such cases, the rent paid by the fellow on an actual basis may be reimbursed subject to the ceiling of HRA as per Govt. of India norms. 1. If the fellow makes her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she may be entitled to draw HRA as per the categorization of cities by the Govt. of India. Medical: No separate/fixed medical assistance is provided. However, the Post-Doctoral Fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the University/Institution/College. Leave: 1. Leave for a maximum period of 30 days in a year in addition to public holidays may be taken by the Post-Doctoral Fellow with the approval of the Head of the Department. However, they are not entitled to any other vacations, such as summer, winter, and pooja vacations. 1. Candidates are eligible for maternity/ paternity to leave at full rates of the fellowship as per Government of India rules once during the tenure of the award. 1. The fellow, in special cases, may be allowed by the Commission, academic leave without fellowship and contingency for a period not exceeding one year during the tenure of the award on the recommendation of the Head of the department of the institution concerned to undertake academic/ teaching assignment or foreign travel in connection with academic work. The expenditure on travel cannot be claimed from UGC. The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure.

The scheme "Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members" is a research grant scheme by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). The purpose of the research grant is to provide opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members.

Benefit: Tenure and Slots Tenure: 2 years; Slots: 132 Financial Assistance The quantum of support under the scheme is ₹ 10,00,000. The grant can be utilized for purchasing items like minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc. The items/equipment purchased from this grant shall be the property of the University. Note 1: The grant cannot be used for international travel, purchasing furniture items or for appointing a project assistant or research fellow. Note 2: The quantum of funds under these heads can be decided by the recipient depending on his / her needs.

The "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-. One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

The 'Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-. One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

The scheme aims to support and encourage meritorious students by providing them with monetary assistance of ₹30,000/- in their final year of undergraduate studies, thereby reducing financial burdens.

Benefit: The selected students will receive an amount of ₹30,000/- per year in their final year of undergraduate.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing an M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy) who are in their second year of study, by awarding them a monthly fellowship of ₹1000/- for one year.

Benefit: Fellowship Amount: ₹1,000/- per month.

The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept. Tamil Nadu. The aim is to abolish caste & community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-. 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of disbursal: ₹15,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.

The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept. Tamil Nadu. The aim is to abolish caste & community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹50,000 given to the newly married couple. 1 Sovereign (8 gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. Mode of Disbursal: ₹30,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹20,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.

The scheme was launched in year 1973. Under this scheme, law graduates belonging to the Scheduled Caste who intend to start independent legal practice will receive financial assistance for the purchase of business premises/shops.

Benefit: Under the scheme, A Law graduates belonging to Scheduled Caste intending to start legal practice will be given ₹12,000/-; out of which ₹7,000/- will be @4% interest loan, and ₹5,000/- will be a subsidy. 1. The loan is provided to purchase business premises/shops.