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The SWAWLAMBHAN Scheme by the Govt. of Goa provides financial assistance to Mahila Mandals/Self-Help Groups for training/orientation for members of the Mahila Mandal/Self-Help Groups for generating their own activity for self-employment.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹ 20,000/- sanctioned as annual grants. Purpose: For successful functioning in the state of Goa. Financial Assistance: ₹ 5,000/-. Purpose: For undertaking any gainful self-employment activity training orientation in the [activities](https://goaprintingpress.gov.in/downloads/2122/2122-39-SI-OG-0.pdf). For the Master Trainers The Directorate may provide resource persons/ Master Trainers/Instructors for each course of activity through CDPOs. A fixed honorarium of ₹ 5,000/- will be paid per course..1. Actual Travel Allowance (TA) incurred shall be paid if travelling in the Taluka outside his/her jurisdiction.

"Grant-in-aid Scheme to Village Education Committees/Urban Education Committees for minor repairs of Government School buildings" was introduced by the Directorate of Education, Goa. The scheme provides grant-in-aid to address urgent minor repairs required in Government School buildings.

Benefit: Grant-in-Aid Sanctioned to the extent of 75% of the estimated cost expenditure of the works as the first instalment per work for the execution of minor works to the school buildings. Ceiling Limit The ceiling limit is ₹ 50,000/-, other than for the works for which funds have been allotted under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme. Mode of Payment The payment towards the expenditure is made through cheques.

The scheme “Grant-in-aid to Non-governmental Organisations" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to cover 90% of estimated maintenance cost for the registered NGOs running residential homes for children, aged, and vulnerable.....

Benefit: 90% of estimated maintenance cost. NOTE: Contact the authorities below in case of delay in disbursal of benefits: Puducherry: The Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry. Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal. Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

“Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence" was launched by Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. NGOs are paid ₹ 500/- per month per inmates, in two equal installments, for 12 months.

Benefit: Grant-in-Aid for consolidated expenses of all recurring items, eg., food, clothing, soap, oil, electricity and water charges, postage, stationery, education, vocational training, health, recreation, salary of staff, rent etc., at ₹ 500 per inmate/per month for 12 months, restricted to 90% of the estimated cost whichever is less.

"Grant-in-aid to Voluntary Organizations Working in the Area of Disabled Welfare" aims to support institutions working for the welfare of disabled individuals. Grants for free education, training, residential arrangements, and rehabilitation are provided to disabled immigrants.

Benefit: Grant Support: Financial assistance is provided for free education, training, residential arrangements, and rehabilitation of disabled individuals. Operational Expenses: 70% of office expenses covered, up to a maximum of ₹2,000/-. Teaching & Training: 70% of the expenditure, up to a maximum of ₹1,000/-. Building Rent: 70% of the total expense is covered. Maintenance & Rehabilitation: ₹600/- per inmate per month for care, rehabilitation, and treatment. Employee Salaries: 100% salary coverage as per the Collector-approved rates.

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of one-time grants to patients undergoing medical treatment in connection with T.B., Cancer and other malignant diseases. This scheme provides one-time financial assistance to patients belonging to the Tea Tribes community.

Benefit: Under the scheme, such SC / ST patients will be given a one-time, fixed financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand)

The aims to promote sustainable tourism development in the state by encouraging private and institutional investment in the tourism sector through targeted financial incentives and subsidies.

Benefit: Under Uttarakhand Tourism Policy, 2023, the following grants are allowed to investors:- The following capital subsidy is provided for tourism projects to be set up by making capital investment in the tourism sector in the state. Grants are admissible: Maximum capital grant for housing projects: - Category A – up to 25% - Category B – up to 35% - Category C – up to 50% The grant will be given as per the following details: a) The maximum admissible capital subsidy shall be disbursed in 10 equal annual installments from the date of commencement of commercial operations, i.e., 10% of the total capital subsidy per annum; OR b) The subsidy amount shall be equivalent to 75% of the net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) paid by the unit during the preceding 12 months, + applicable additional incentives, whichever is lower. Additional Annual Incentives for Residential Projects: i. Incentive for Marketing and Publicity – Up to a maximum of 1% of the capital grant. ii. Incentive for Training and Skilling – Up to a maximum of 0.5% of the capital grant. iii. Interest Subsidy – Up to a maximum of 1% of the capital subsidy. iv. Incentive for Waste Treatment – Up to a maximum of 0.25% of the capital subsidy. v. Incentive for Bookings through Online Travel Agencies/Platforms Developed by the State – Up to a maximum of 0.25% of the capital grant. Capital Grant for Development of Tourism Products and Services – Grant of up to 100% of the capital asset Grant will be provided as per the following details: a) Capital subsidy shall be disbursed in 5 equal annual installments from the date of commercial operation, i.e., 20% of the capital subsidy per annum, or b) The subsidy shall be 75% of the net State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) paid by the unit for the last 12 months, + additional incentive, whichever is lower. Additional Annual Incentives for Development of Tourism Products and Services i. Incentive for Marketing and Publicity – Up to a maximum of 2% of the capital grant. ii. Incentive for Training and Skilling – Up to a maximum of 2% of the capital grant. iii. Interest Subsidy – Up to a maximum of 2% of the capital subsidy. iv. Booking through Online Travel Agency/Platform Developed by the State – Up to a maximum of 1% of the capital grant. Turnover Linked Incentive – A provision of turnover-based grants is available for tourism projects that are already operational and not receiving a capital grant. The following incentives are permissible: a) Premium Residential Units – Up to a maximum of 1% of the eligible turnover. b) Incentive on Foreign Tourist Stay – Up to a maximum of 1% of the eligible turnover. c) MICE, Organization of Art, Social and Cultural Events, Fairs, and Festivals – Up to a maximum of 1% of the eligible turnover. Incentive for Heli-Transport – From Sahastradhara, Jolly Grant, and Pantnagar helipads to the nearest residence or helipad, a subsidy of ₹500 per person per leg shall be provided to the unit for helicopter transport. Reimbursement of Electricity Duty – 100% reimbursement of electricity duty shall be provided to new eligible tourism units for the duration of the policy period. Reimbursement of Stamp Duty – New eligible tourism units shall receive reimbursement of the applicable stamp duty in five equal installments. To qualify for grants under the Tourism Policy 2023, the minimum investment requirement for new or expansion projects ranges from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore, depending on the category and location of the project. Investors must also ensure the provision of minimum required infrastructure, compliance with prescribed conditions, and adherence to other regulations specified in the guidelines. Detailed information is available in the Operational Guidelines.

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for medical treatment to patients suffering from Tuberculosis, Cancer, and other major diseases. It provides a one-time financial grant to patients of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.

Benefit: Financial assistance (one-time grant) to patients undergoing medical treatment.

The scheme provides a grant of ₹20,00,000–₹12,000 and a monthly allowance of ₹5,000–₹1,500 to gallantry awardees as a mark of honor and recognition for their valor.

Benefit: One-Time Grant Assistance: Depending on the category of the gallantry award, a one-time grant ranging from ₹20,00,000 to ₹12,000 is provided to the awardee. Monthly Allowance: Soldiers or ex-servicemen receive a monthly allowance between ₹5,000 and ₹1,500, based on the class of gallantry decoration received.

Green Business Scheme has been launched by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation to provide financial assistance in the form of loans for activities that can tackle the impacts of climate change and also be income-generating.

Benefit: Quantum of Assistance National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) would provide need-based loans under the scheme as permissible under the NSFDC Term Loan Lending Policy, promoter contribution, and after taking into consideration the margin money being provided by Special Central Assistance (SCA), subsidies provided by other government agencies, and subsidies provided to below poverty line (BPL) beneficiaries under the Central-Sector Scheme of Special Central Assistance to the Special Component Plan, to the extent of ₹ 10,000/- or 50% of the unit cost, whichever is less. Interest Rates SchemeUnit CostMaximum Loan Limit up to 90% of unit CostInterest per AnnumInterest per AnnumSCA/CABeneficiaryGreen Business Scheme (GBS)Up to Rs. 7.50 LakhRs. 6.75 lakh2%4%Above Rs. 7.50 lakh & up to Rs. 15.00 lakhRs. 13.50 lakh3%6%Above Rs. 15.00 lakh & up to Rs. 30.00 lakhRs. 27.00 lakh4%7%(1% Rebate from NSKFDC share of interest in case of Female Beneficiaries.) Repayment The loan under the scheme shall be repaid in quarterly installments, within a maximum period of 10 years including moratorium period of 06 months. In addition, 120 days moratorium period is allowed to SCA for fund utilization.

Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹2.00 lakhs are provided to Scheduled Caste residents of Haryana for undertaking income-generating activities that help mitigate the greenhouse effect, such as e-rickshaws, compressed air vehicles, solar energy gadgets, polyhouses, and similar eco-friendly ventures.

Benefit: The Corporation, in collaboration with NSFDC, provides a loan for various economic development schemes having a unit cost up to ₹2,00,000/-. The Corporation provides margin money @10% of the project cost. The Corporation (HSFDC) provides a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum amount of subsidy being ₹10,000/- of the total project cost.

Under the Green House Scheme Farmers can get the benefit of subsidy on green house and earn more income by cultivating horticultural crops like vegetables, flowers, fruits etc. by controlling the ago-climatic factors, temperature, humidity and sunlight.

Benefit: For areas up to a maximum of 4,000 square meters, farmers will receive subsidies grant based on approved rates or department-specified unit costs, whichever is lower. 1. General-category farmers : 50% grant. 1. Small, marginal, scheduled caste, and scheduled tribe farmers : 70% grant. 1. The farmers of Scheduled Tribe areas and all the state's small and marginal category farmers : 25% additional grant.

The "Green Passage Scheme" Scheme provides free higher education to children without biological or adoptive parents. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheme was revised to as well cover children who lost their both parents or single parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefit: Exemption of Fees: The fees like application fees, admission/readmission fees, tuition fees, examination fees, hostel admission fees, laboratory fees, library fees, college development fees, etc. will be exempted. The institutions will also provide free accommodation and food to such students. In the case of Government Institutions, fees will be exempted at the time of admission on submission of required documents by the student. In the case of Non-Government Aided Colleges, fees will be exempted at the time of admission and would be reimbursed by Government on submission of required documents/vouchers by the institution to Government in Higher Education Department. In the case of Non-Government Un-aided Institutions, the student will take admission by arranging funds on his/her own and then seek reimbursement from the Government on submission of required documents/vouchers to the Government in the Higher Education Department. Such reimbursement will be limited to ₹ 5,00,000 maximum for the entire duration of the course.

The scheme "Harit Kaushal Vikas Karyakram" implemented by the Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), aims to impart eco-based livelihood skills to youth and communities in the Himalayan regions.

Benefit: Skill Development Training: Free-of-cost training in environment-related fields such as bird identification, wildlife conservation, biodiversity interpretation, and eco-tourism education. - Self-Employment Opportunities: Empowers youth and farmers to pursue independent livelihood avenues through knowledge-based interventions. - Government Scheme Readiness: Makes candidates eligible for roles under various central/state schemes and government-supported training projects.

The scheme aims to promote protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers by encouraging farmers to adopt greenhouse technology through substantial financial assistance and support, thereby increasing productivity, improving crop quality, and enhancing farmers’ income.

Benefit: To promote vegetable and flower cultivation inside greenhouses, 50% to 80% of the total cost is provided as assistance for fan and pad systems, naturally ventilated polyhouses, and planting materials. The details are given below: - For protected cultivation of flowers and vegetables, 50% of the total cost is provided for fan and pad systems or naturally ventilated polyhouses. - Planting material for vegetables and flowers (seeds, flower bulbs and plants) is provided with a 50% subsidy. - For greenhouse construction, 50% of the total cost is provided for fan and pad system polyhouses and tubular structure polyhouses. - A 50% subsidy is provided for installing anti-hail nets. Under the State Sector, an additional 25% subsidy is provided as the State share, making the total subsidy 75%. Plastic mulching: To retain moisture and promote microflora around the roots, 50% of the total cost is provided for covering the land with plastic sheets. Arrangement of planting material for protected cultivation: Planting materials under polyhouse cultivation (flower and vegetable seeds) are provided at a 50% subsidy. If the farmer purchases them from outside agencies (other than the department), 50% of the cost is reimbursed. Support for greenhouse construction is available for an area of up to 4,000 sq. meters or 500 sq. meters as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India and the State Government. For a 500 sq. meter polyhouse, the State Government provides an additional 30% subsidy, allowing the farmer to receive a total subsidy of 80%.

The scheme aims to promote the installation of rooftop solar systems among domestic households, group housing societies, and residential welfare associations in Uttarakhand, enabling consumers to reduce their electricity bills, earn income by feeding surplus power into the grid.

Benefit: By installing a rooftop solar plant, households can significantly reduce their electricity bills by utilizing the power generated by the system. Any surplus electricity can be fed into the grid, allowing consumers to earn additional income. - For individual domestic consumers, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹17,662/- per kW for solar plants up to 3 kW capacity and ₹8,831/- per kW for plants up to 10 kW, directly credited to the consumer’s account. Additionally, the Uttarakhand State Government offers a subsidy of ₹17,000/- per kW for installations up to 3 kW. - For group housing societies and residential welfare associations, the Government of India provides a subsidy of ₹8,831/- per kW for rooftop solar plants up to 10 kW capacity.

The scheme aims to promote the adoption of rooftop solar energy among domestic consumers in Uttarakhand by providing financial support and enabling them to generate clean, renewable electricity, reduce their electricity bills through net metering.

Benefit: Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided financial support by the State Government at the rate of ₹17,000/- per kW for plants with capacities ranging from 1 kW to 3 kW, and a fixed grant of ₹51,000/- for plants with capacities from 3 kW to 10 kW. - The electricity generated from the installed rooftop solar power plants will be credited to the consumer’s electricity bill by UPCL through net metering.

The "Griha Aadhar Scheme" addresses the problem of spiralling prices and provides support to the housewives/homemakers from the middle, lower-middle and poor sections of society, to maintain a reasonable standard of living for their families.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 1,500/- per month.

The scheme "Griha Lakshmi" aims to provide financial assistance to women heads of households in Karnataka. The scheme offers a monthly benefit of ₹2,000/- to eligible women, helping them manage household expenses and improve their economic stability.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/- per month. The amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account linked with Aadhaar (DBT) or through RTGS for non-Aadhaar linked accounts.

The scheme was launched on April 30, 2014, under the Agriculture Development and Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology Department, Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to promote the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and maize as an alternative to summer rice, helping to conserve groundwater.

Benefit: The subsidy amount is ₹2,000/- per acre (0.4 hectare). A maximum subsidy of ₹10,000/- is available for up to 2 hectares. The subsidy will be ₹10,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is lower. Each farmer must cultivate a minimum area of 0.4 hectares to be eligible.