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🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund For Sportspersons

The scheme of PDUNWFS is being implemented with the objective of providing financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons/family members living in indigent circumstances for various purposes like ameliorate condition, medical treatment, injuries, procurement of sports equipment etc.

💰Assistance to sportspersons living in indigent circumstances: | - A lumpsum ex-gratia financial assistance may be granted to an outstanding sportsperson now living in indigent circumstances, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakh. | - In addition to this, a provision of monthly pension of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees five thousand) may be provided to those yesteryears meritorious sportspersons now living in indigent circumstances. | - Assistance for injuries sustained during training for and participation in Sports competitions: | - A lumpsum ex-gratia financial assistance subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakh may be granted to an outstanding sportsperson for injuries sustained during training for and participation in sports competitions. | - Assistance to Families of deceased Outstanding Sportspersons: | - A lumpsum exgratia financial assistance, not exceeding Rs. 5.00 lakh in each case, may be provided to the families of deceased outstanding sportspersons living in indigent circumstances. | - Assistance for Medical Treatment: | - Financial assistance not exceeding Rs. 10 lakh may be provided for medical treatment of an outstanding sportsperson or of any of his/her family members living in indigent circumstances. | - Assistance to coaches, support personnel, umpires, referees and match officials: | - Lumpsum financial assistance, not exceeding Rs. 2 lakh may be provided to coaches and | support personnel such as sports doctors, sports psychologists, sports mentor, | physiotherapists, masseurs who have been attached with national coaching camps for senior | category players and national teams (senior category), and umpires, referees and match | officials, who have been associated with recognized national championships (senior category) | and international tournaments(senior category) in the sports disciplines included in Olympic | Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games who are living in indigent circumstances or | to family members of such deceased support personnel living in indigent circumstances. | - Discretionary powers to the Chairperson of the General Committee: | - The Chairperson of the General Committee may sanction the assistance, in deserving cases, even | to those, who technically are non-eligible, taking into account full facts and circumstances | for each case and for reasons to be recorded in writing. | - The Chairperson will have the discretion to decide the quantum of assistance. | - Disclosure of information about assistance received from other resources: | - Sportspersons or family member of sportspersons applying for assistance from the Pandit | Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) will furnish | information about assistance received in kind or cash from any other source for the same | purpose.

🎯 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award

The scheme aims to provide national recognition, financial incentives, and professional encouragement to Indian citizens and institutions contributing significantly to telecom development and its application in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and commerce.

💰Benefits | - Cash award of ₹2,00,000 per awardee. | - Shawl, Citation, and Plaque as recognition. | - Reimbursement of airfare (economy class by the shortest route). | - A lump sum amount of ₹7,500 for boarding, lodging, and incidental expenses. | - National recognition for outstanding telecom contributions. | Mode of Disbursement | - Cash award transferred to awardee; travel reimbursement on submission of bills. | - Physical presentation of shawl, plaque, and citation. | - Once annually. | Expected Time of Disbursement | - During the official Award Presentation Ceremony (date decided by Department of Telecommunications). | - One-time award; cannot be used as title or prefix/suffix.

🌾 AgricultureCentral

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015, is an extended component of Soil Health Management (SHM) under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).

💰• Promotion of organic farming, in turn resulting in improvement of soil health | • Sustainable production of chemical free and nutritious agriculture produce | • Direct linkages with local and national markets | • To empower farmers through their own institutional development in the form of clusters and groups with capacity to manage production, processing value addition and certification management

🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Pension Scheme for the Tappers in Small Rubber Plantations

The scheme “Pension Scheme for the Tappers in Small Rubber Plantations” was launched by the Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India to motivate tappers and retain them in the tapping job.

💰The enrolled member who remits their annual contribution continuously up to the age of 60 years will get a pension of ₹1300/- per month. | - The members are also eligible for other benefits like family pension, financial assistance for permanent disability, Maternity Benefits, Medical Assistance, etc., and also other benefits as decided by the Government from time to time. | - The scheme ensures a regular pension after the age of 60 years.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Persons With Disabilities Scheme In Colleges: Financial Assistance To Visually Challenged Teachers

The Scheme has been formulated to help visually challenged permanent teachers to pursue teaching and research with the help of a Reader and by using teaching and learning aids by way of providing Reader’s Allowance and funds for the purchase of Braille books, recorded materials etc.

💰Allowance to visually challenged permanent teachers will be Rs.36000/- p.a. The amount is to be utilized for the following purposes: | - Payment to Reader | - Purchase of Braille Books/ Material | - Purchase of recorded materials | - Any other related/ required material/equipment for research, teaching, and learning. | The amount payable to Reader shall not exceed Rs.50/- per hour. The College shall reimburse the amount to visually challenged teachers on receipt of the actual amount received by the Reader and actual expenditure incurred by the visually challenged teacher subject to a maximum of Rs.36000/- per annum. Bills, in original, will be required to be submitted by the teacher to the college. However, these are not required to be submitted to the UGC. The scheme will end with the Plan period.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Persons With Disabilities Scheme In Colleges: Higher Education For Persons With Special Needs

The Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 indicates that differently-abled persons should have access to education at all levels. In the higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is supporting universities and colleges in the country to involve in special education activities.

💰Provision of Facilities and Financial assistance | The HEPSN scheme has three components. They are enumerated as follows: | Component 1: Establishment of Enabling Units for differently-abled Persons | To develop awareness in the higher education system and also to provide necessary guidance and counseling to differently-abled persons, it is proposed to establish resource units in colleges in the country, which will be called Enabling Units. The functions of this Enabling Unit will be to: | - Facilitate admission of differently-abled persons in various courses; | - Provide guidance and counseling to differently-abled individuals; | - Create awareness about the needs of differently-abled persons, and other general issues concerning their learning; and | - Assist differently-abled graduates to gain successful employment in the public as well as private sectors. | The special unit will be coordinated by a faculty member to be nominated by the head of the institution. He/she will work as an honorary coordinator for which a token honorarium of Rs. 4000/- per month will be paid. The unit will also have a budgetary provision of ₹ 50,000/per year towards general administration, stationery, and contingencies, and to avail the services of experts and personnel for organizing awareness programs, counseling sessions, etc., for efficient and independent functioning in order to achieve its objectives. | Component 2: Providing Access to Differently-abled Persons | - The UGC will make a one-time grant of up to ₹ 5,00,000 per college during the Plan period so that the colleges can address the accessibility issues pertaining to disability and make special arrangements in the environment for their mobility and independent functioning. | - The colleges address accessibility-related issues as per the stipulations of the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995. | - The colleges ensure that all existing structures as well as future construction projects in their campuses are made disabled-friendly. | - The institutes create special facilities such as ramps, rails, and special toilets, and make other necessary changes to suit the special needs of differently-abled persons. | Component 3: Providing Special Equipment to Augment Educational Services for Differently-abled Persons | Differently-abled persons require special aids and appliances for their daily functioning. These aids are available through various schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. In addition to the procurement of assistive devices through these schemes, higher education institutions may also need special learning and assessment devices to help differently-abled students enrolled in higher education. In addition, visually challenged students need Readers. Availability of devices such as computers with screen reading software, low-vision aids, scanners, mobility devices, etc., in the institutes, would enrich the educational experiences of differently-abled persons. Therefore, colleges are encouraged to procure such devices and provide the facility of Readers for visually challenged students. The UGC will provide an ad hoc one-time grant of up to ₹1,50,000 per college during the Twelfth Plan period

📋 Transport & InfrastructureCentral

Phase-II Of The Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme

Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme, this programme is introduced by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy(MNRE), GoI with JAKEDA as a nodal agency in the UT of J&K for achieving cumulative capacity of 220MW under 20MW Residential Scheme and 200 MW Jammu Solar City “Solar City.

💰Benefits of Phase II GCRT Scheme: | - A single platform to monitor various Solar PV based plants. | - Consumer gets a subsidy of 40% for 1-3 KW and 20% for above 3Kw capacity. | - Consumer can apply hassle free through “National Portal For Rooftop Solar” on http://solarrooftop.gov.in. 1. Consumer has to pay only Beneficiary Share and CFA will be disbursed to Empaneled Vendor directly after proper inspection by Jammu & Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA).

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Physical Research Laboratory Award

The PRL Award, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth & Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology.

💰Cash Prize of ₹50,000/- and Medal

📋 Transport & InfrastructureCentral

Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)

Launched in 2014–2015, the scheme "Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)" is a Central Sector Scheme by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The scheme focuses on developing and identifying pilgrimage sites across India to enrich the religious tourism experience.

💰The scheme offers a range of benefits for its beneficiaries, which include local communities, tourists, and stakeholders involved in the tourism sector: | Improved Infrastructure | Beneficiaries, particularly those residing in areas with significant tourism potential, benefit from improved infrastructure such as better roads, transportation facilities, sanitation, and utilities. Enhanced infrastructure not only improves the quality of life for locals but also provides a more comfortable and convenient experience for tourists. | Employment Opportunities | The development of tourism infrastructure and services under the Prashad Scheme creates job opportunities for local residents. These jobs span various sectors, including hospitality, tour guiding, transportation, handicrafts, and retail, providing a source of livelihood and economic empowerment for communities. | Income Generation | Tourism-related activities generate income for beneficiaries involved in providing goods and services to tourists. Local artisans, vendors, homestay owners, and small businesses often experience increased demand for their products and services, leading to higher incomes and improved standards of living. | Preservation of Cultural Heritage | Communities living near heritage sites and cultural landmarks benefit from the preservation efforts funded by the Prashad Scheme. This not only helps in maintaining their cultural identity but also provides opportunities for cultural exchange and education, as visitors learn about local traditions, customs, and history. | Promotion of Local Culture and Traditions | The Prashad Scheme often includes initiatives to promote local culture, art, and traditions. This may involve organizing cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and traditional performances, which not only showcase the richness of local heritage but also contribute to community pride and cohesion. | Increased Tourism Revenues | As tourism flourishes in areas supported by the Prashad Scheme, beneficiaries reap the benefits of increased tourism revenues. This can have a multiplier effect on the local economy, stimulating growth in ancillary sectors such as food and beverage, retail, and transportation. | Skill Development and Capacity Building | The Prashad Scheme may include provisions for skill development and capacity building programs targeted at local communities. These initiatives equip beneficiaries with the necessary skills and knowledge to actively participate in the tourism industry, empowering them to capitalize on tourism opportunities and contribute to sustainable development.

🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

PM – Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a government scheme that aims to provide free electricity to households in India.

💰Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant Capacity for households | Average Monthly Electricity Consumption (units)Suitable Rooftop Solar Plant CapacitySubsidy Support0-150 1-2 kW₹ 30,000/- to ₹ 60,000/-150-3002-3 kW₹ 60,000/- to ₹ 78,000/-&amp;gt; 300Above 3 kW₹ 78,000/- | The benefits of the scheme include: | - Free electricity for households. | - Reduced electricity costs for the government. | - Increased use of renewable energy. | - Reduced carbon emissions.

🎓 Housing & ShelterCentral

PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)

The scheme aims to improve the socio-economic status of PVTGs by saturating families and habitations with basic facilities and services. It provides 11 critical infrastructure and welfare interventions, including housing, water, electricity, and connectivity.

💰Housing | - Provision of pucca houses to all eligible Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households having kaccha houses (Target: 4,90,000 households). | - The basic unit cost of the house is enhanced to ₹2,00,000/-, with additional facilities raising it to ₹2,39,000/-. | Road Connectivity | - Construction of connecting roads (Target: 8,000 KM) linking approximately 6,500 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group villages. | - The construction cost per Kilometer would be ₹1,00,00,000/-. | Drinking Water | - Provision of piped water supply/Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households. | - Community water supply will be provided to villages/habitations with a population of less than 20 households. | Health | - Deployment of Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) (Target: 1,000 MMUs) in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group habitations/villages. | - The cost is ₹33,88,000/- per MMU per annum, with Operational Expenditure (Op Ex) as per norms. | Education Hostels | - Construction of residential hostels (Target: 500 hostels) in existing schools in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group areas. | - The cost is ₹2,75,00,000/- per hostel construction, subject to the actual estimate as per existing cost sharing ratio. | Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) | - Construction of Anganwadi Centers (Target: 2,500 AWCs) in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group habitations/villages. | - The unit cost is ₹12,00,000/- per Anganwadi Center. | Livelihood (VDVKs) | - Setting up of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) (Target: 500 VDVKs). | - An amount of ₹15,00,000/- meant for 300 members will be released on a pro rata basis. | Multipurpose Centers (MPCs) | - Construction of Multipurpose Centers (Target: 1,000 MPCs). | - The unit cost is ₹60,00,000/- per unit. | Solar Power/Electricity | - Provision of solar power solutions to 1,00,000 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households. | - Funding is ₹50,000/- per household or actual cost for 300 Watt supply. | Telecom Connectivity | Installation of mobile towers (Target: 3,000 mobile towers) in all uncovered villages/habitations.

🏥 Health & WellnessCentral

PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment

PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Under this scheme, one hot cooked meal will be provided to the children studying in Government and Government – aided schools. The Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Education.

💰Nutrition norm per child per day: | - Primary: Calorie – 450; Protein - 12 gms | - Upper Primary: Calorie – 700; Protein - 20 gms | Food norms per child per day: | - Primary: Food grains - 100 gms; Pulses - 20 gms; Vegetables - 50 gms; Oil & fat - 5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need. | - Upper Primary: Food grains - 150 gms; Pulses - 30 gms; Vegetables - 75 gms; Oil & fat – 7.5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need. | Under the Scheme, there is the provision of hot cooked meals to children of pre-schools or Bal Vatika (before class I) in primary schools also in addition to the 11.80 crore children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)

PM SVANidhi is a micro-credit scheme launched on 1st June 2020 by the MoHUA to provide handholding support to street vendors. The scheme facilitates a working capital collateral-free loan of ₹10,000, with subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000 with a 7% interest subsidy.

💰Financial assistance of up to ₹10,000 is provided to street vendors to help them restart and expand their businesses. | - The loan is provided at a low-interest rate of 7%, making it easier for street vendors to repay the loan. | - No collateral is required to avail of the loan, making it more accessible to street vendors. | - There is no processing fee to apply for the scheme, making it cost-effective for street vendors. | - The loan amount can be used for any purpose related to the street vending business, such as buying raw materials, paying rent, or purchasing equipment. | - The scheme provides financial stability to street vendors and helps them to become self-reliant. | - The loan repayment period is one year, which gives street vendors sufficient time to repay the loan. | - The scheme encourages entrepreneurship and helps to create employment opportunities. | - The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to street vendors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. | - The scheme is implemented at the national level and is available in all States and Union Territories, making it accessible to street vendors across the country.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

PM Vishwakarma

The scheme "PM Vishwakarma " by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, is a new scheme that envisages providing end-to-end holistic support to traditional artisans and craftspeople in scaling up their conventional products and services.

💰Benefits | - Recognition: Recognition as Vishwakarma through Certificate and ID Card 1. Skilling: | - Skill Verification followed by 5-7 days (40 hours) of Basic Training | - Interested candidates can also enrol for 15 days (120 hours) of Advanced Training | - Training Stipend: ₹ 500 per day | - Toolkit Incentive: ₹ 15,000 grant 1. Credit Support: | - Collateral-free Enterprise Development Loans: ₹ 1,00,000 (First Tranche for 18 months repayment) &amp; ₹ 2,00,000 (Second Tranche for 30 months repayment) | - Concessional Rate of Interest: 5% to be charged from the beneficiary with an Interest Subvention cap of 8% to be paid by MoMSME | - Credit Guarantee fees to be borne by GoI | - Incentive for Digital Transaction: ₹ 1 per transaction for a maximum of up to 100 transactions (monthly) 1. Marketing Support: The National Committee for Marketing (NCM) will provide services such as Quality Certification, Branding and Promotion, e-commerce Linkage, Trade Fair Advertising, Publicity and Other Marketing Activities. | NOTE: Notification to beneficiaries on disbursement of incentives will be done through SMS.

🏥 Skills & EmploymentCentral

PM-Special Training of Geriatric Caregivers

The scheme aims to train and create a professional cadre of geriatric caregivers to meet the increasing demand for specialized care for senior citizens. It offers skill development and certification in geriatric care job roles to Indian citizens, ensuring professional services for the elderly.

💰Skill Training | The scheme provides training to candidates in four specific job roles: Geriatric Caregiver (Institutional & Home Care) (480 hours), Elderly Caretaker (Non-Clinical) (360 hours), Elderly Care Companion (450 hours), and Wellness Therapist for Elderly (570 hours). | On-Job Training (OJT) | For job roles as mandated by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training, On-Job Training is provided, with its duration guided by the approved qualification pack. | Assessment and Certification | The skill assessment is conducted by empaneled Assessment Agencies, and a certificate is made available to candidates in physical and digital form, along with corresponding 'credits' as per the National Credit Framework of MSDE. The assessment fee is provided under the scheme. | Re-assessment Opportunity | Every candidate is offered one chance of re-assessment free of cost, to be borne from the scheme. | Placement Support | Apprenticeship is promoted, and training linked to captive placements (training and placement within the same industry) will be encouraged. Trainees are also encouraged to participate in Rozgar Melas for placement, with Training Institutes having tie-ups for proper placement.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

PM-YASASVI: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the OBC, EBC and DNT students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education.

💰The scholarship includes the following components for the complete duration of the course: | Sl. No.Category of CoursesYearly Academic Allowance (in ₹)Yearly Tuition Fee (in ₹)Total (in ₹)1Group 1: Degree and Post Graduate level professional courses10,000/-10,000/-20,000/-2Group 2: Other Professional Courses leading to Degree, Diploma, Certificate8,000/-5,000/-13,000/-3Group 3: Graduate and Post Graduate courses not covered under Group I &amp;amp; Group II6,000/-2,000/-8,000/-4Group 4: All post-matriculation (Post Class X level) non-degree courses5,000/-05,000/-Note 01: Students pursuing CA./I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. shall be treated as day scholars for the purpose of academic allowance. Students studying through correspondence/online courses shall not be eligible for academic allowance. | Note 02: Tuition fees shall be paid to online/correspondence students. | Note 03: The State Governments may, if they so decide, top up the academic allowance from their own resources. | Note 04: The entire scholarship amount, both from the State and Central Government, including the tuition fees, academic allowance and any other admissible allowance will be paid directly into the account of the students ONLY through DBT preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge). | Note 05: Scholarship will not be paid for the period of internship/housemanship in the M.B.B.S course or for practical training in other courses if the student is in receipt of some remuneration during the internship period or some allowance/stipend during the practical training in other courses.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The objective of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC, and DNT students (who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC) is welfare and motivation to the children of these categories by providing financial assistance at pre-matriculation or secondary stage.

💰Coverage Value of Scholarship: | - The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000/- per annum. | Note: The entire scholarship amount both from the State and Central Government will be paid directly into the account of the students or parents ONLY through DBT preferably through an Aadhaar Based Payment System (Aadhaar Payment Bridge-AePS).

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

PM-YASASVI: Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The objective of the scheme is to recognize and promote quality education amongst Students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories by providing full financial support. The Scheme will cover OBC/EBC/DNT students for pursuing studies beyond Class XII.

💰The OBC/EBC/DNT students, who secure admission in the notified institutions, will be awarded scholarships to meet the requirements for:- | - Full tuition fee and non-refundable charges (there will be a ceiling of ₹2.00 lakhs per annum per student for private sector institutions and ₹3.72 lakhs per annum per student for the private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses) | - Living expenses to the beneficiary @₹3,000/-per month per student | - Books and stationery @ ₹5,000/- per annum per student | - A latest computer/laptop of a reputed brand with accessories like UPS and printer limited to ₹45,000/- per student as one-time assistance during the course. | Note 01: The scholarship will become payable immediately after a student has secured admission and has started attending the classes. | Note 02: The payment of tuition fees and other non-refundable charges will be made directly to the institution by the Central Government through Direct Benefit Transfer mode. | Note 03: Similarly, the payment of living expenses, books & stationery, and computer/laptop with accessories will be made directly to the student by the Central Government through Direct Benefit Transfer mode.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

PM-YASASVI: Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The objective of the scheme is to provide premium education to the meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories by funding their education from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12.

💰The grants will be provided for tuition fee, hostel fee, and other charges as required by the school, subject to a maximum of ₹75,000/- per annum per student of Class 9 and 10 and ₹1,25,000/- per annum per student of Class 11 and 12. | Note 01: The release of funds will be directly into the account of beneficiaries through DBT mode. | Note 02: Payment shall be made in installments to be released before 15th August each year.

🎯 Public SafetyCentral

Police Medal for Meritorious Service

Under this scheme, medals, official recognition, and service distinction are provided to the personnel serving in police, CAPFs, CPOs, and other public safety organizations.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Post Doctoral Fellowship to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Candidates

This scheme has been initiated keeping in view social background of candidates from the deprived section of society and to provide them an opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/Institutions.

💰The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows: | Sl. No.ItemRate of Fellowship (Pre-revised)Rate of Fellowship (Revised w. e. f. 01.12.2014)1Fellowship @ ₹16,000/- per month@ ₹38,800/- per month for first 2 years &amp;amp; ₹46,500/- per month from third years onwards.2Contingency@₹30,000/- per annum@₹50,000/- per annum3Departmental Assistance10% of the Post Doctoral Fellowship to the host InstitutionNot applicable4Escorts/Reader/Assistance@ ₹2,000/- per month (fixed) in cases of physically disabled &amp;amp; blind Candidate.@ ₹2,000/- per month (fixed) in cases of physically disabled &amp;amp; blind Candidate.5HRAAs per University /Institution rules.As per University /Institution rules.House Rent Allowance: | - Suitable single-seated 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. | - 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. | - 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: | - 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. | - Candidates are eligible for maternity/ paternity leave at full rates of the fellowship as per Government of India rules once during the tenure of the award. | - Academic leave: The fellow may be allowed to avail academic leave without fellowship and contingency for a period not exceeding one year during the tenure of the award for academic/teaching assignment/ foreign visit in connection with research work. The expenditure on travel cannot be claimed from UGC. The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure. | Note: All kinds of leaves shall be approved by the University/Institute/College. | Duration of Fellowship: | - The tenure of the award is five years with no provision for further extension.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Post Doctoral Fellowship To Women Candidates

The UGC has initiated a scheme of “Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women” to those candidates, who are unemployed holding Ph.D. degree in their respective subject areas with an aim to accelerate the talented instincts of the women candidates to carry out the advanced studies and research.

💰The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows: | - The fellowship under the scheme is @ ₹38,800/- per month for fresh candidates. | - The fellowship under the scheme is @ ₹46,500/- per month after two years. | - An annual contingency of ₹50,000/- will be given to the eligible student for five years. | - Escorts/Reader assistance will be paid @ ₹2000/- per month (fixed) in cases of PWD (Person with disability). | House Rent Allowance: | - Suitable single-seated 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. | - 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. | - If the fellow makes her own arrangements of accommodation, 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: | 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 Department. However, they are not entitled to any other vacations, such as summer, winter, and pooja vacations. Women candidates are eligible for maternity leave at full rates of the fellowship for 6th pay, 180 days as per the Government of India rules once during the tenure of their award. The fellow in special cases may be allowed by the Commission leave without fellowship and contingency for a period not exceeding three months during the tenure of the award on the recommendation of the Head of department of the institution concerned. The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure. | Duration of Fellowship: | • The tenure of the award is five years with no provision for further extension.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child

A scholarship scheme by the University Grants Commission for Girl students who are admitted in the first year of PG courses in any designated university or a postgraduate college, and happen to be the only girl child in the family. The amount of fellowship is ₹ 36,200/- per annum.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders At Under-Graduate Level Applicable

UGC, Dept. of Higher Education introduced a Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for University rank holders both in General and Honours Courses at the UG level. The scholarship may be tenable for a period of two years.

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