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"Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges"reimburses payments made to Consultancy and certification agencies towards acquiring such Quality Certification subject to a ceiling of ₹ 2,00,000/- for National level certification and ₹ 10,00,000/- for International level Certification.

Benefit: Reimbursement of payments made to Consultancy and Certification Agencies towards acquiring Quality Certification, subject to a ceiling of ₹ 2,00,000/- for National Level Certification and ₹ 10,00,000/- for International Level Certification.

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste Girls Students to pursue their studies in Primary Education. Because of this assistance, the parents of those students may not lose any income that they would otherwise get by sending their girls to work.

Benefit: The scholarship shall be granted for 10 months in an academic year at the following rates: 1. Under this scheme, ₹1,000/- per year to girl students studying from I to V Standard i.e. (₹100/- per month per girl student for 10 months in an academic year). Note 01: The benefit of this scheme will be available only to bonafide students so long as they continue their studies satisfactorily in the recognized institutions of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Note 02: A student shall be deemed to be continuing her studies satisfactorily if she secures promotion to the next higher class annually.

"Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees" by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to differently abled individuals undergoing technical or professional training. The objective is to enable them to successfully complete their training.

Benefit: A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.

The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance to young Junior Advocates in the Union territory of Puducherry. The benefit is a stipend of ₹5,000/- per month for up to two years offered to eligible Law Graduates who are citizens and residents of Puducherry.

Benefit: The scheme provides a stipend of ₹5,000/- per month with effect from 01.04.2019. The previous stipend amount was ₹3,000/- per month from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2019. The stipend is provided to 25 eligible Junior Advocates every year. Benefit Disbursal Duration Limit: The assistance is provided for a period of two years or till starting independent practice, whichever is earlier, calculated from the date of passing the All India Bar Examination.- Mode: The stipend amount shall be released by Direct Benefit Transfer method.- Review: The performance of Junior Advocates shall be reviewed once in six months before further extending the stipend period.- Undertaking Required: Disbursement is made only after obtaining an Undertaking from the beneficiary. Conditions The beneficiary must comply with Rule 6 of these rules during the period of financial assistance. The Junior Advocate must regularly attend the Free legal aid camps conducted by the Union territory of Puducherry Legal Services Authority. The Junior Advocate must conduct the legal aid cases allotted to him/her by the Legal Aid Committee and the respective Courts. The Junior Advocate must assist the Courts as an Intern. The Junior Advocate must regularly attend the Chamber of the Senior Advocate with whom he is attached. The Junior Advocate must obtain a regular practice certificate every three months from the President/Secretary of the Bar Association concerned. The Junior Advocate must assist on rotation basis, the Government Pleader / Public Prosecutor or Additional Government Pleader / Additional Public Prosecutor or Assistant Government Pleader or Assistant Public Prosecutor within the concerned area of practice at least for a period of three months. The beneficiary must undertake to refund the entire stipend received, along with 6% Simple Interest to the Government, in the event they leave the profession within a period of five years from the date of his/her enrolment, unless they have entered Government service.

Through this scheme, the differently abled persons undergoing any technical or professional training through Institutes are paid a fixed monthly stipend which will enable them to secure the training successfully in order to make their own earnings and become useful members of the society.

Benefit: ₹1,000/- per month.

"Grant of Stipends to the Physically Handicapped Students" scheme aims to improve the educational status of handicapped children studying in standards 1st to 10th. Monthly stipends (₹200 to ₹300) are provided to parents who are unable to send their children to school due to economic reasons.

Benefit: Monthly Stipend Rates Standards 1 to 4: ₹200 per month Standards 5 to 8: ₹200 per month Standards 9 to 12: ₹300 per month Duration: 11 months (full academic year) Disbursement: Two installments (September and January)

"Grant of Subsidy for Procurement of Vehicle" aims to facilitate the quick transportation of fish catches from landing centers to marketing places, thereby preventing/minimizing spoilage of fish. It provides a 50% subsidy for the procurement of specified vehicles.

Benefit: 50% subsidy for the purchase of auto goods carrier up to 1-ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹75,000). 50% subsidy for the purchase of a mini truck with 1-3 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹1,50,000). 50% subsidy for the purchase of a mini lorry with 3-5 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹3,50,000). 50% subsidy for the purchase of an insulated fish van with 5-10 ton capacity (maximum subsidy of ₹5,00,000). 50% subsidy for the purchase of a moped with an insulated ice-box (maximum subsidy of ₹15,000). 50% subsidy for the purchase of engine spares for boats (maximum subsidy of ₹2,000 per boat per annum). Mode of Disbursement The subsidy amount will be released to the bank and credited to the account of the beneficiary for whom the loan amount was sanctioned by the bank.

The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a subsidy for the purchase or conversion of Electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, along with scrapping incentives for old vehicles, incentives for local manufacturing in Goa, and low-cost loans provided by CESL.

Benefit: State Subsidy (Quantum of Subsidy per kilowatt-hour) Financial Year 2021-2022: ₹10,000/- per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers, and Four Wheelers. Financial Year 2022-2023: ₹8,000/- per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers, and Four Wheelers. Financial Year 2023-2024: ₹6,000/- per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers, and Four Wheelers. Financial Year 2024-2025: ₹4,000/- per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers, and Four Wheelers. Financial Year 2025-2026: ₹2,000/- per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers, and Four Wheelers. Capping of State Subsidy (Maximum amounts) Two Wheeler: Not exceeding ₹30,000/- (for a maximum of 3,000 vehicles). Three Wheeler: Not exceeding ₹60,000/- (for a maximum of 50 vehicles). Four Wheeler: Not exceeding ₹3,00,000/- (for a maximum of 300 vehicles). Scrapping Incentives (Goa Government Incentive for scrapping of vehicle) Two Wheeler: ₹5,000/-. Three Wheeler: ₹10,000/-. Four Wheeler: ₹10,000/-. Other Contribution for Scrapping of Vehicle by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) Two Wheeler: ₹5,000/-. Three Wheeler: Not applicable (NIL). Four Wheeler: Not applicable (NIL). Incentive for Vehicle Manufactured in Goa: Two Wheeler: ₹5,000/-. Three Wheeler: ₹10,000/-. Four Wheeler: ₹15,000/-. Central Government Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME)-II Scheme Subsidy: Provided as applicable. Low Cost Loans: Convergence Energy Services Limited will provide low cost loans to the consumer for the purchase of an Electric Vehicle if the vehicle is purchased from Convergence Energy Services Limited. Training and Capacity Building: Convergence Energy Services Limited will provide training/capacity building to local youths in the field of servicing of electric vehicles. Benefit Disbursal Conditions The total amount of financial subsidy will be decided by the Department of New and Renewable Energy. Disbursement will be done on a First Come First Serve (FCFS) basis. The subsidy shall be disbursed in a single installment to the beneficiary concerned, which is 100% on purchase or conversion of the vehicle. The Purchase Incentive for conversion of an Old Internal Combustion Engine vehicle into an Electric Vehicle by a retrofitting kit will be provided as per the capacity of the battery or maximum up to the capping of the State subsidy, whichever is lower. If a consumer opts to purchase an Electric Vehicle directly from a dealer and avail benefits from the Government of Goa, the financial assistance from Convergence Energy Services Limited will not be available. Post-Selection Obligations The beneficiary must ensure that the purchase incentive for conversion is subject to the approval of the retrofitting kit by the Regional Transport Office. The registered owner of an Electric Vehicle claiming a Scrapping Incentive must obtain confirmation of scrapping and de-registration of the old Internal Combustion Engine vehicle by the Regional Transport Office, as reimbursement is subject to this confirmation.

The scheme “Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mangalyam to the Bridegroom of Weaker Section” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Pondicherry, was introduced to provide Financial Assistance of ₹ 2,500/- to the Bridegroom from Weaker Section.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 2,500/-.

The scheme aims to provide the beneficiary with a mobile seafood van. This van, financed through a combination of bank loan and departmental subsidy (25% and 75%, respectively), is intended for the sale of fresh and processed fish and fishery products in areas not served by regular markets.

Benefit: The scheme provides a subsidy of 75% on the cost of the mobile seafood van, including fabrication of the body, procurement of an insulated ice-box, a two-burner stove, cooking utensils, and accessories. The remaining 25% is expected to be covered by a bank loan. MODE OF DISBURSEMENT The subsidy portion will be released to a separate account of the beneficiary in the bank.

This scheme aims to preserve fish and fishery products by facilitating the establishment of Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage Units and Fish Processing Units. Through this scheme, eligible beneficiaries can avail a 10% subsidy.

Benefit: 10% subsidy, subject to a maximum of ₹3,00,000 per unit, for the establishment of Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage. 10% subsidy, subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000 per unit, for the establishment of a Processing Unit. Grant-in-aid for construction and maintenance of fishing harbor, fish landing center, fish landing jetty, fish drying platform, fish curing yard, work sheds, cyclone shelters, community halls, etc.

The scheme “Grant of Transport Allowance to Differently Abled Persons" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. In this scheme, a fixed sum ₹ 300/- per month shall be paid as Transport Allowance to the differently abled individuals.

Benefit: ₹ 300/- per month shall be paid through Anganwadi Centres as Transport Allowance.

Under this scheme, a grant of ₹15,000/- is provided from the Amalgamated Fund to the children of ex-servicemen who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching.

Benefit: A one-time grant of ₹15,000/- is provided to children of ex-serviceman who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching.

The scheme aims to encourage farmers to adopt the cultivation of commercially valuable aromatic crops such as lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, khus, damask rose, mint (except Japanese mint), geranium, black cumin, rosemary, bay leaf, timur & sandalwood by providing financial assistance to them.

Benefit: Under this scheme, the maximum grant limit for any individual farmer shall be ₹1.00 lakh or the grant amount admissible for the cultivation of up to 2 hectares of land (based on the survival rate of plants), whichever is less. - The grant is provided for the cultivation of nine selected aromatic crops, namely aromatic grasses (lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, khus, etc.), damask rose, mint (except Japanese mint), geranium, black cumin, rosemary, bay leaf, timur, and sandalwood, undertaken by the farmer at his or her own expense.

The policy aims to promote film production in Uttarakhand by providing financial grants to films, TV serials, and web series shot in the state, encouraging filmmakers to showcase Uttarakhand’s culture, heritage, and locations, and boosting local employment and the state's film economy.

Benefit: Under the provisions of the Uttarakhand Film Policy–2024, grants are provided as follows: 1. For films made in regional languages and dialects, a grant of 50% of the amount spent in the state or up to ₹2 crore, whichever is lower, will be provided. 1. For films made in Hindi or in the languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, a grant of 30% of the amount spent in the state or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is lower, will be provided. 1. For films made in foreign languages that have incurred an expenditure of at least ₹3 crore in the state, and in which the shooting locations of the state have been appropriately showcased, a grant will be provided of 50% of the amount spent in the state or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is lower. 1. For TV serials or web series produced in Hindi or in the languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, as well as in the regional dialects of Uttarakhand, a grant will be provided of either 30% of the amount spent in Uttarakhand during the shooting period or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is lower.

The "Grant to Jharkhand State Unaided Educational Institutions" scheme by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Jharkhand Government provides financial assistance to unaided educational institutions for infrastructure and educational development.

Benefit: Infrastructure Development Grants: Financial assistance for classrooms, laboratories, toilets, drinking water, and essential facilities.- Educational Resources: Support for procuring teaching and learning materials.- Staffing Assistance: Salaries for qualified teaching and non-teaching staff as per norms.

"Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level" is a Welfare Scheme by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The meritorious wards of the ESM are provided grants for their achievements in sports at national and international levels. The application is offline.

Benefit: Grant of ₹50,000/- for achievements in sports at the international level. Grant of ₹30,000/- for achievements in sports at the national level. The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM who have secured the top three ranks in academics are provided with lump sum grants of upto ₹18,000. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result.

Benefit: Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education 10th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 1st Rank: ₹15,000. 2nd Rank: ₹13,000. 3rd Rank: ₹11,000. 12th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary Certificate) 1st Rank: ₹18,000. 2nd Rank: ₹16,000. 3rd Rank: ₹14,000. Undergraduate / Postgraduate University Gold Medal: ₹14,000.

State Government is granting financial assistance in the form of Grant-in-Aid to a person having no employment under the Government, Public Sector undertaking, or under any local bodies may qualify to receive the grand suffering from fell disease.

Benefit: The grant-in-aid shall be given in cash or by means of a Bank Draft. The grant-in-aid shall be made subject to the availability of found and cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The amount of grant-in-aid shall be limited to the actual cost of treatment and fare as per the cheapest route available subject to the maximum of ₹ 2500/- per head.

"Grant-in-Aid Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Mahila Mandals" aims to provide financial assistance to Mahila Mandals for training and self-employment activities. The scheme benefits registered Mahila Mandals in Goa, encouraging women's socio-economic development.

Benefit: Financial Assistance An annual grant of ₹5,000/- is provided to registered Mahila Mandals for successful functioning in Goa. A financial assistance of ₹2,000/- is sanctioned per course for the purchase of raw materials to conduct self-employment activities. Resource persons may be provided by the Directorate for each course of activity through CDPOs. Conditions Financial assistance is sanctioned on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to government decision. Each Mahila Mandal can opt for only one training program at a time. Training duration should not be less than 4 hours per day for a course lasting 5 to 15 days. Regular attendance of participants must be maintained.