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"Goa State Working Journalists Welfare Scheme" aims to improve the welfare of working journalists retired from service in Goa and their families. It provides a monthly welfare fund of ₹ 7,500/- and family pension benefits for eligible journalists and their dependents.

Benefit: MONTHLY WELFARE FUND Amount & Intended Use: ₹ 7,500/- per month, for the welfare of eligible working journalists retired after working in Goa.- Disbursement Frequency & Mode: By cheque by the Director of Information and Publicity, after the sixth of every month. Generally, from the succeeding month of retirement.- Expected Time of Disbursement: From the first day of the month following retirement.- Conditions: Consideration and order by the Governing Body or authorised Sub Committee, satisfaction of the convener (for temporary welfare subject to ratification), and verification of the passbook by the Director of Information and Publicity. FAMILY WELFARE Amount & Intended Use: 50% of the journalist's pension, for the spouse, unmarried children below 21 years, and dependent parents of a deceased working journalist who was a member of the scheme.- Disbursement Frequency & Mode: Monthly, likely after the sixth of every month, by cheque by the Director of Information and Publicity.- Conditions: Submission of an application by family members and based on the nomination by the deceased member. RETURN OF CONTRIBUTION Amount & Intended Use: The member's contribution towards the fund, to be returned to members who lose membership due to not working as a journalist for one continuous year or defaulting on contributions for six continuous months.- Expected Time of Disbursement: Within one year of losing membership.

"Goa Traditional Bakers (Poders) Subsidy Scheme" aims to provide financial assistance to traditional bakers (poders) in Goa to ensure the protection and growth of this traditional occupation. Subsidies for the purchase of flour are provided to traditional bakers who produce essential Goan breads.

Benefit: The subsidy will be provided for the purchase of maida required for the production of bread, depending on the category the bakers belong to. Category A: Bakers who use less than or equal to 50 kgs. of maida in a day will get a cash subsidy of ₹4 per kg.- Category B: Bakers who use between 51 kgs. to 100 kgs. of maida in a day will get a cash subsidy of ₹4 per kg for the first 50 kgs. and ₹2 per kg for the remaining amount of maida.- Category C: Bakers who use between 101 kgs. to 150 kgs. of maida in a day will get a cash subsidy of ₹4 per kg for the first 50 kgs., ₹2 per kg for the next 50 kgs., and ₹1 per kg for the remaining amount of maida. The subsidy will be disbursed every quarter. No subsidy for maida beyond the consumption of 150 kgs per day.

"Goa Tribal’s Employment Generation Programme Scheme" provides a subsidy of 40% on the total loan amount i.e. 95% of the project cost. The scheme is for educated unemployed individuals in the 18 to 45 years age group who are members of the tribal communities of Goa.

Benefit: Type of Activity: Micro & Small Manufacturing Enterprises Maximum Project Cost (₹ in Lakh): 25 Maximum Working Capital Limit: 35% Type of Activity: Service Enterprises Maximum Project Cost (₹ in Lakh): 15 Maximum Working Capital Limit: 80% Type of Activity: Trade Enterprises Maximum Project Cost (₹ in Lakh): 15 Maximum Working Capital Limit: 80% (100% in case of agricultural produce) Subsidy Applicable on Loan Amount: 40% Promoter’s Contribution: 5%. Interest Rate: 4% per annum Penal Interest: NIL Repayment Schedule: Repayable in 60 to 120 EMIs (As per discretion of GTEGP-TFC). Moratorium Period: 3 to 6 months (At the discretion of GTEGP-TFC). Security: The first charge of mortgage/hypothecation of fixed assets (building, furniture, machinery, etc.) and/or current assets (trading goods, raw material, etc.) Training Compulsory entrepreneurship training of up to 7 days within six months from the date of sanction.

“Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Goa. Through this scheme, the amount equivalent to the actual VAT paid shall be reimbursed to the owner as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel.

Benefit: An amount equivalent to the actual Value Added Tax paid shall be reimbursed to the owner of the fishing vessel as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel used for the purpose of fishing on a limited quota, as decided by the government. The total quota of H.S.D. Oil for the purpose of this scheme shall be restricted to 20,000 K.L. per financial year for the entire fishing industry.

GVMCCGS awards the Panchayats / Municipal Local Bodies to discuss and resolve the issues relating to children. The winner is awarded an annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Committee.

Benefit: Amount: An annual financial grant of ₹ 10,000/- towards administrative expenses incurred on organizing the activities of the Committee. Instalments: The grant will be released in a single instalment within three months. Mode: All payments will be made only through electronic transfers favouring the local body concerned.

The scheme "Goa Welfare / Pension Scheme for Seafarers" by the Home Department, Government of Goa, provides financial assistance in the form of a Gross Pension of ₹ 2,500/- per month to the beneficiaries. The applicant should be a retired seaman. The age of the applicant should be 60 years or above.

Benefit: Financial Assistance in the form of a Gross Pension of ₹ 2,500/- per month. NOTE: If the applicant is in receipt of a monthly pension under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme / Griha Aadhaar Scheme / Kala Samman Scheme, the amount whereof is less than the Gross Pension available under these schemes, then he/she will be entitled to receive only the difference, between the amounts of Gross Pension available under the above schemes.

The scheme aims to increase the income and raise the living standards of tribal women beneficiaries. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for setting up goat units.

Benefit: Financial assistance is provided for setting up goat units, specifically 10 goats and 1 male goat. The assistance amount is 50% of the total unit cost or a maximum of ₹45,000/-, whichever is less.

The scheme provides financial support through grants and bank loans to farmers to purchase (10+1) goat units for milk and meat production. The scheme covers a 40% subsidy for general applicants and 60% for SC/ST beneficiaries, based on a total unit cost of ₹77,456/-.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: 40% subsidy for General beneficiaries and 60% for SC/ST beneficiaries. - Economic Gains: Earn income from the sale of goat milk and meat products.

Godhan Nyay Yojana is a scheme launched by the Government of Chhattisgarh on 20 July 2020. Under this scheme, cow dung will be purchased by the state government from the cattle-rearing farmers.

Benefit: Cow dung and buffalo cattle breeders will be purchased by the government at the rate of Rs.2/- per kg. To increase the income of cattle herders. Prohibition on open grazing of livestock. Creation of new employment opportunities. Promotion of cow rearing and cow protection. Promoting the use of organic fertilizers by reducing the use of chemical fertilizers. Making organic fertilizers easily available at the local level. To provide employment opportunities to all the local self-groups. To improve the fertility of the land.

The 'Goggles by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to distribute goggles to needy visually impaired persons to enable them to protect themselves from sunlight.

Benefit: Free distribution of goggles to visually impaired persons.

The scheme "Gomant Vibhushan Award" has been designed in order to honour and recognize the Goan renowned personalities who have contributed to the distinguished and extraordinary achievements/ services in any field of activities/disciplines such as art & culture, literature & education, sports, etc.

Benefit: A Memento, citation and financial purse to the extent of ₹ 5,00,000/-.

The scheme aims to support the conservation and rearing of Local Breeds of Cattle in the State of Goa. It provides financial assistance of ₹80/- per animal per day to Dairy Farmers or Individuals who are bonafide residents of Goa to encourage responsible stall feeding and conservation practices.

Benefit: Financial assistance of ₹80/- per animal per day. This assistance covers the cost of maintenance of Local Breed Cattle, which includes feed, fodder, and other miscellaneous costs, bundled together in one component. Microchipping or ear tagging of the cattle will be done by the area Assistant Director, Veterinary Officer, or Veterinary Assistant of the Veterinary Hospital/Dispensary sub-centres under the instruction of the Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer. The subsidy will be credited in the account of the beneficiary. Financial assistance will be provided on a quarterly basis. The area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer shall visit the cattle shed every month and submit the quarterly report (as per Annexure “A”) for the release of the subsidy. Benefit Limitations The Scheme will be limited for a maximum of total 05 Local Breed Cattle per family. The Government has the power to restrict the number of cows to be reared per applicant. The number of cattle to be reared shall be restricted to 250 cows per District for the Scheme in the financial year 2024-2025, with subsequent increases based on response. Conditions The beneficiary must ensure the cattle are stall-fed in the cattle shed or kept within the paddock area. The cattle must be housed as per the approved housing regulations for cattle by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The cattle must be housed in a fashion that can be easily inspected and counted by the local area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. The Local Breed Cattle must be regularly vaccinated. Refusal to vaccinate the cattle will lead to the forfeiture of the benefits of the scheme immediately, including any benefits supposed to be received. If the Local Breeds Cattle are found let loose outside the paddock area, further benefit of the Scheme will be stopped immediately and the farmer will not be considered in the Scheme in the future. One-Time Exemption: In case the animal has let itself loose due to circumstances beyond the control of the owner, only one chance will be given. This requires a written request providing photographic proof of the animals, duly recommended by the Area Officer, and addressed to the Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.

Launched on 3rd Oct 2021 by the MoRTH, the scheme grants an award to the good samaritan who has saved the life of a victim of a fatal accident (involving a motor vehicle) by administering immediate assistance and rushing to the Hospital/Trauma Care Centre within the Golden Hour of the accident.

Benefit: Award Amount For Single Incident: If one Good Samaritan saves one or more victims in a single fatal motor vehicle accident, a total award of ₹ 5,000/- is given. - Award Distribution Among Multiple Samaritans (Single Victim): If more than one Good Samaritan saves one victim, the award amount (₹25,000/-) award is equally divided among them. - Award For Multiple Victims And Samaritans: If more than one Good Samaritan saves multiple victims, ₹25,000/- is given per victim, subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,000/- per Good Samaritan. - Certification Of Appreciation: Each cash award is accompanied by a Certification of Appreciation. - National Level Awards: 10 most deserving Good Samaritans are selected annually and awarded ₹ 1,00,000/- each. - Maximum Award Limit Per Year: An individual Good Samaritan can receive the award up to 5 times in a year.

The “Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana” was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Govt. of Odisha. It is a health insurance scheme that covers the medical expenses of the journalists and their eligible family members.

Benefit: The scheme provides health insurance coverage to all the working Journalists of the state and their families: 1. ₹4,00,000/- is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death. 1. ₹2,00,000/- in case of permanent incapacitation.

The "Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana" scheme was launched as an endeavor to make higher education inclusive and to increase the gross enrollment ratio. The scheme aims to further widen access to higher education for students belonging to underprivileged sections of society.

Benefit: The annual Financial assistance will be ₹ 20,000/- for pursuing both Graduate and Post Graduate courses. The student can avail of financial assistance under this scheme even if the student is in receipt of financial assistance under other schemes. The financial assistance shall be limited to the normal duration of the course and will be given each year till the completion of the course.

The "Gopal Incentive Scheme" by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, promotes the rearing of Indian high-breed cattle and boosts milk production, benefiting animal breeders and livestock farmers with access to Indian advanced breed cows.

Benefit: Development Block Level Awards First Prize: ₹10,000/- Second Prize: ₹7,500/- Third Prize: ₹5,000/- ₹10,000/- for organizing competition programs, arranging animal fodder and water, transportation, and herders. District Level Awards First Prize: ₹50,000/- Second Prize: ₹25,000/- Third Prize: ₹15,000/- Consolation Prize: ₹5,000/- (Total ₹35,000/-, seven awards of ₹5,000/- each) ₹50,000/- for organizing publicity camps, arranging fodder, and water for animals, and supporting cattle keepers. State Level (Directorate Level) Awards First Prize: ₹2,00,000/- Second Prize: ₹1,00,000/- Third Prize: ₹50,000/- Consolation Prize: ₹10,000/- (Total ₹70,000/-, seven awards of ₹10,000/- each)

"Gopal Ratna Award Scheme" intends to appreciate the achievement of Dairy Farmers for the highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State of Goa and encouraging youth to take up the Dairy Business.

Benefit: The selected dairy farmer shall be honoured with the “Gopal Ratna Award” constituting a Certificate of Appreciation, Memento and cash prize of ₹ 1,00,000/-.1. The award will be conferred upon the selected beneficiary on Independence Day i.e. 15th August at the hands of the Honourable Chief Minister of the State.

In order to give financial support to the aggrieved family members of the ill-fated farmers the State Govt. has provided accident claim cover through Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Suraksha Sanugrah Audhan Yojana in the year 2023-24.

Benefit: The benefits in the form of compensation provided: I)Death - Rs. 2 lakhs II) Disablement - Rs. 1 lakh /- or 2 lakhs a) Loss of one limb or one Eye - Rs. 1 Lakhs b) Loss of two limbs or two Eyes- Rs. 2 lakhs c) Loss of one limb and one Eye - Rs. 2 lakhs

The scheme aims to provide specialized education and skill development in food processing, canning, bakery, confectionery, and cookery to students from Uttarakhand, empowering them with technical knowledge and practical expertise to pursue careers in the food industry and promote entrepreneurship.

Benefit: The state has two Food Department Training Centres that offer one-and-a-half-year diploma courses in Canning and Food Processing, Bakery and Confectionery, and Cookery.

The scheme aims to provide suitable, inexpensive, and safe accommodation to women employed in government offices, organizations, and firms, as well as girl students studying in colleges. Essential facilities include a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Benefit: Affordable Monthly Rent: ₹650 for working women, ₹500 for girl students. Furnished Accommodation with Essential Facilities: a cot with mattress, lockable cupboards, television, newspapers, magazines, etc. The cost of food is divided among the inmates.