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The scheme aims to improve the nutritional and health status of all children aged 6 months to 6 years, along with pregnant women and lactating mothers in the state, by providing supplementary nutrition, immunisation, and regular health check-ups.

Benefit: The following services are provided free of cost through Anganwadi Centres: Supplementary nutrition, immunisation/vaccination, and related services for children between 6 months and 3 years. Immunisation/vaccination, pre-school education, and related services for children aged 3 to 6 years. Immunisation/vaccination, health check-ups, nutrition, and health education services for pregnant and lactating mothers.

The Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) Scheme providing for supplementary nutrition, immunization and pre-school education to the children is a popular flagship programme of the government. Launched in 1975, it is one of the world’s largest programmes providing for an integrated package of

Benefit: Supplementary Nutrition Immunization Health Check-up Referral Services Pre-School Education Nutrition & Health Education Three of the six services viz. immunization, health check-up and referral services are related to health and are provided through National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure. The services are offered at Anganwadi Centers through Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHS) at grassroots level.

The scheme aims to strengthen dairy livelihoods through Gir cow induction. Through this scheme, financial assistance and subsidies are provided to beneficiaries for cows, feed, infrastructure, and insurance.

Benefit: Sr. No.ActivityCost (₹)UT Subsidy Admin (₹)Under DEDS – Subsidy Beneficiary Gets1Cost of 2 milch cows of the Indigenous “Gir” breed, including transportation cost (@ ₹60,000/- per animal)₹1,20,000/-₹30,000/- (@25% of purchase cost subject to a maximum of ₹30,000/-)Beneficiary will get back-ended subsidy from NABARD @ 25% for General and 33.33% for SC/ST, i.e. ₹30,000/- (@25% for General) or ₹39,996/- (@33.33% for SC/ST)2Cost towards cattle shed, water tank with automatic drinking system (already existing)₹8,000/-₹4,000/- (50% of construction cost)-344 bags of cattle feed (each of 50 kg) (44 bags × 2) (@ ₹600/- per bag)₹52,800/-₹26,400/- (50% of purchase cost)-444 kg of mineral mixture (each of 1 kg) (44 kg × 2) (@ ₹80/- per bag)₹7,040/-₹3,520/- (50% of purchase cost)-5Cost of insurance for 3 years (approx. @ ₹5,400/- per animal)₹10,800/-₹5,400 (50% for General) or ₹8,100 (75% for SC/ST)-Total₹1,98,640/-₹69,320/- (General) or ₹72,020/- (SC/ST)₹99,320/- (General) or ₹1,12,016/- (SC/ST)

Under this scheme, tribal women beneficiaries are provided with milch cattle, dairy equipment, and financial assistance of up to ₹90,000 per unit.

Benefit: Financial Assistance Structure: Total unit cost: ₹90,000 GTDC Loan (Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation): ₹29,000 Government of India Subsidy: ₹29,000 State Government Assistance: ₹29,000 Beneficiary Contribution: ₹3,000 Milch cattle and dairy equipment provided to tribal women beneficiaries.

The objective of the scheme is to promote integrated farming activities for improved livelihood in a complementary manner.

Benefit: Type of Assistance and Entitlement: Training, Awareness program, Extension, Technology support, and Subsidy on inputs.

The "Integrated Fisheries Scheme" by the Fisheries Division, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote fish-duck farming and increase fish farmers' income. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to 80% for eligible SC/ST/women beneficiaries and 70% for others.

Benefit: Financial assistance of up to ₹1,22,680 for SC/ST/women beneficiaries. Financial assistance of ₹1,07,345 for other beneficiaries. Financial assistance is provided in three installments: The first installment is released after approval. The second after verification of project setup. The third upon successful implementation and monitoring of the fish-duck farming unit. NOTE: Financial assistance is disbursed in three installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Through this scheme, the farmers are provided subsidies through DBT mode for Organic Manures for Coconut Palms, Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purposes, Mud Pots or Cement Pots, Plant Protection Chemicals, Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purposes, Biogas Unit, Planting Materials, etc.

Benefit: Organic Manures for Coconut Palms @ 75% Subsidy. Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purpose @ 50% Subsidy. Mud Pots or Cement Pots @ 50% Subsidy. Plant Protection Chemicals @ 50% Subsidy. Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purpose@ 50% Subsidy. Biogas Unit @50% Subsidy. Planting Materials and Vegetable Seeds @ 75% Subsidy. Compensation for Disease Affected/ Unproductive Palms @ ₹250/palm. Back Ended Investment Subsidy @ 50 % of Cultivation Cost.

Under Horticulture sector 'Integrated Horticulture Development' is a major State Plan scheme which supports different activities like necessary civil works, grants-in-aid to the horticulture growers, procurement of tools and equipment's, introduction of new technology etc.

Benefit: The Enhancement of horticulture production, augment farmers, income and strengthen nutritional security; Improve productivity by way of quality germplasm, planting material and water use efficiency through Micro Irrigation. Horticulture Subsidy for Fruits and Vegetables. Horticulture Subsidy for Spices (Maximum 4 ha for beneficiary) Horticulture Subsidy for Flower Farming. Horticulture Subsidy for Plantation Crops. Horticulture Subsidy for Aromatic Plants. Assistance for Orchards.

Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste farmers will be provided with quality planting material and other inputs for mushroom cultivation, bamboo stacking in vegetables, and protected cultivation with a subsidy of up to 90%. Additionally, training will be offered on various aspects of these practices.

Benefit: Under this scheme, Scheduled Caste farmers receive 90% subsidy on components like Mushroom Trays, Bamboo Stacking in vegetable crops, Protected Structures (Poly House/Net House/Walk-in-Tunnels), Cultivation of High Value vegetables/ flowers under Protected Structures and other cultivation technologies in Haryana. - Training will be provided on various aspects of horticultural crops cultivation technologies.

The scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to enhance the horticulture sector through financial assistance and subsidies to tribal area farmers across the state.

Benefit: Capacity Building & Promotion: Assistance for publication and promotional materials related to horticultural crops. Financial support for organizing and participating in exhibitions, competitions, and seminars. Subsidy for organizing or participating in Krishi Melas and payment for stall rentals. Farm Mechanization Support: Subsidy for purchase of power tillers and mini tractors to enhance horticultural productivity. Financial aid for harvesting equipment and crop protection equipment. Processing & Value Addition: Support for establishment of new distillation units for medicinal and aromatic crops. Subsidy for setting up new processing units for cashew and other fruit crops. Assistance for processing equipment for value addition. Export Promotion: Sea fridge subsidy for export of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants. Air fridge subsidy to promote export of horticultural produce. Price Stabilization: Minimum Support Price (MSP) assistance to ensure stable market prices for horticultural crops. Infrastructure & Utilities Support: Subsidy on electricity bills for operating greenhouses and tissue culture laboratories. Support for hi-tech greenhouses (with fan and pad system). Support for naturally ventilated polyhouses and net houses. Post-Harvest Management: Subsidy for packing materials used in post-harvest handling of horticultural produce. Support for setting up kaccha mandaps for tomato/chilly and other vegetable marketing. Construction of vegetable trellises and half-lined pedestrian paths for climbing vegetable crops.

"Integrated Hostel Scheme" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides free residential facilities, meals, and basic amenities to SC/ST/OBC students studying in classes 1st to 12th and also to the students pursuing college education.

Benefit: The hostel provides free residential facilities, including accommodation, electricity, water, meals, furniture, bedding, library, coaching, and basic amenities.

The “Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Cum Training” scheme provides financial assistance for 30 farmers to conduct pest management demonstrations and training using a cluster approach in Farmer Field Schools.

Benefit: For Farmer Field Schools: Financial Assistance: Grants of ₹17,000/- is allowed towards Demonstration of 40 Ha. each and Training per Farmers Field School through cluster approach. - For Farmers: Training & Demonstration: Hands-on training in pest management through Farmer Field Schools.

Under this scheme, to motivate the growers to bring more area under irrigation and land development by constructing water storage structures for increasing the productivity and improving quality of small cardamom.

Benefit: 50 % of cost of construction subject to a maximum of Rs 30,000 per unit for General Category and 75% subject to maximum of ₹ 45,000/- per unit for SC/ST. The minimum capacity of irrigation structure should be 25 cubic metre for availing maximum subsidy under the programme. Any farmer who has availed this benefit earlier is not eligible to avail the benefit. Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha are eligible to avail this scheme.

The objective of the scheme is to encourage small cardamom growers to bring more area under irrigation and land development in order to increase productivity and improve the quality of small cardamom.

Benefit: 50 % of cost of equipments subject to maximum of ₹ 5000 (Gen) and, ₹11250 (SC/ST) for Gravity; ₹15,000 (Gen) and ₹45,000 (SC/ST) for IP set and ₹ 32,000/- (Gen) and ₹ 95,000/- (SC/ST) for Sprinkler/ micro sprinkler sets. Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha are eligible for Gravity and Irrigation pump set (IP Set). Registered cardamom growers having land holding size of 0.4 Ha to 8 Ha are eligible for Sprinklers / Drip / Microirrigation equipments. Note: Any farmer who has availed this benefit earlier is not eligible to avail the benefit.

Under this scheme to motivate growers to improve production and productivity through systematic replanting of diseased, old, and senile plantations, and to undertake area expansion.

Benefit: 33.33% of cost of cultivation of subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹2,10,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹50,000/- and ₹1,05,000/- each year respectively. Individual registered cardamom growers having a land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha. Minimum area to be replanted under the programme is 0.10 Ha in a continuous block and the maximum area is limited to 2 Ha per beneficiary per year and a maximum of 8 Ha. in block year of 5 years from 2021-2026. The plant population is minimum 1100 Nos. per ha. Replanting cycle is considered as 8 years and a second time benefit for the same area replanted by a beneficiary will be available only on completion of 8 years except on exclusive circumstances like natural calamities, devastating pest and disease attacks certified by a committee constituted by the Board.

To motivate growers in Karnataka and other states to improve production and productivity through systematic replanting of diseased, old, and senile plantations, and to promote area expansion under cultivation.

Benefit: 33.33% of cost of cultivation of subject to a maximum of ₹75,000/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹1,68,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹37,500/- and 84,000/- each year respectively. Individual registered cardamom growers having a land holding size of 0.10 Ha to 8 Ha. Minimum area to be replanted under the programme is 0.10 Ha in a continuous block and the maximum area is limited to 2 Ha per beneficiary per year and a maximum of 8 Ha. in block year of 5 years from 2021-2026.The plant population is minimum 3000 Nos. per ha for closer planting [pure crop] and 1500 Nos in intercropped plantations. Replanting cycle is considered as 8 years and a second time benefit for the same area replanted by a beneficiary will be available only on completion of 8 years except on exclusive circumstances like natural calamities, devastating pest and disease attacks as jointly certified by a committee constituted by Board.

The scheme "Export Oriented Production: Large Cardamom Certified Nursery (Unit)" is a Sub-Scheme of the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom by the Spice Board, Department of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Commerce.

Benefit: 33.33% of the cost of production of planting material subject to a maximum of ₹ 3 per seedling for the General Category. 75% of the cost of production of planting material @ ₹ 6.75 per seedling for SC/ST. Time of Payment Payment of subsidy will be in the succeeding year of planting the mother suckers/ seeds for multiplication in the nursery and satisfactory production of suckers/seedlings. Mode of Payment Eligible assistance will be paid to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), except for specific cases like QGBG, weather-based insurance for cardamom (small), and distribution of polythene sheets.

Under this scheme, growers are encouraged to adopt systematic replanting of large cardamom using high-yielding, disease-free planting materials. It aims to increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance export competitiveness under the Spices Board of India.

Benefit: 33.33% of cost of cultivation of large cardamom subject to a maximum of ₹ 33,600/- per Ha for General Category and 75% of cost of cultivation ₹ 75,000/- per Ha for SC/ST payable in two annual installments of ₹ 16,800/- and 37,500/-, respectively. Small and marginal growers owing up to 8.00 Ha. The minimum area to be replanted / new planted contiguously under the scheme is 0.10 Ha Maximum area eligibility per grower is 8.00 Ha but at a time i.e., in a financial year a grower can avail subsidy only up to 4.00 Ha as replanting has to be carried out in a phased manner.

Under this scheme to support the grower groups / FPOs to establish grower group certification in order to prepare farmers on group formation, organic regulations, certification procedures, training, documentation, internal inspection etc. for organic certification and aggregation of the produce.

Benefit: 50% subject to maximum of ₹ 1,12,000/- for ONER groups and 75% subject to a maximum of ₹1,68,000/- for NER groups.

Under this scheme to support farmer groups/FPOs in acquiring organic certification for the farm which is a prerequisite for marketing of organic spices.

Benefit: 50% subject to maximum of ₹ 1,50,000/- for ONER groups and 90% subject to a maximum of ₹ 2,70,000/- for NER groups. Preference on eligibility/selection First: Group which produces organic spices Second: Above 50% of the farmers in the approved list of farmers producing organic spices adopting any cropping system. A group/FPO is eligible for assistance thrice in a block year of 5 years from 2021 to 2026 consecutively or in staggered manner as per availability of funds in the component.