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🏠 Housing & ShelterCentral

Relief and Rehabilitation Assistance to Sri Lankan Refugees in the Refugee Camps

The scheme provides relief materials, which among other things include Feeding Charges, Subsidized Rice, Clothing Materials, Utensils, Transportation Charges (on arrival), Porterage and Transport (on repatriation), Cash Doles, Infrastructure Facilities (at camps), Electricity, Drinking Water, etc.

💰(a) Food for Temporary Stay in Different Camps | - In Quarantine Camp refugees are provided cooked food @ ₹ 45/- per day per adult, and @ ₹ 30/- per day per child. | - Refugees in Special Camps are provided cooked food @ ₹ 70/- per day per adult. | - Clothing material is also provided. | (b) Rice at a Subsidized Rate: | - Family Members: 01 Adults; Age: Above 8 years; Quantity of Rice: 400 grams daily | - Family Members: 02 Children; Age: Below 8 years; Quantity of Rice: 200 grams daily | (c) Free Clothing Materials | - Gender: Male; Category: Adult; Items: Dhoti (2); Vests (2) | - Gender: Male; Category: Child; Items: Half Trousers (2); Inner Garments (Vests) (1); Half Sleeve Shirt (1) | - Gender: Female; Category: Adult; Items: Sari (2); Blouse (2); Skirt (1) | - Gender: Female; Category: Child; Items: Skirt (1); Blouse (1); Frock/Gown (1) | - Category: Every Family; Items: Towels (2) | - Category: Every Adult; Items: Mat (1) | - Category: Every Adult (Once in 2 years); Items: Blanket (1) | NOTE: The above-listed materials are provided every year to all the refugees/refugee families in the camps free of cost except the blankets which are given once in two years. | (d) Aluminum Utensils | - Rice boiling utensils (5 ltr. Capacity ): 1 | - Sambar, Curry Utensils (2 ltr. Capacity): 1 | - Large spoon: 2; Dining Plates: 2; Tumblers: 2 | (e) Transportation Charges (on arrival) as per Approved Rates. | (f) Porterage & Transport (on repatriation) as per Approved Rates. | (g) Medical Assistance | - Refugees are given health check-ups & assistance upon arrival in Transit Camp. | - Medical assistance is rendered by Primary Health Centres/Government Hospitals (in Refugee Camps by the Government of Tamil Nadu). | - After an appropriate medical check-up, preventive medicine like inoculation for measles is administered, free of cost. | (h) Cash Dole Assistance to Sri Lankan Refugees in Camps | - Family Members: Head of the Family; Cash doles at Present (₹): 400.00 | - Family Members: Other Adults; Cash doles at Present (₹): 288.00 | - Family Members: First Child; Cash doles at Present (₹): 180.00 | - Family Members: Other Children; Cash doles at Present (₹): 90.00 | (i) Infrastructure Facilities at the Camps including Internal Roads, Electricity and Drinking Water. | Temporary huts were constructed and remodelled to the size of 10x10 sq feet with the provision of basic amenities. | (j) Vehicles and Petrol | Four vehicles have been approved by MHA from time to time. | Expenditure on petrol for these vehicles is also reimbursed by MHA. | (k) Exit Permits | The refugees, who are willing to go back to Sri Lanka or to any other country of their choice at their own cost, are issued with "Exit Permits" by the respective District Collectors. | (l) Cooked Food | While the refugees are in the quarantine camps under the supervision of the police department, cooked food is provided to the refugees every day (three times) at the rate of Rs 45/- per adult per day and Rs 30/- per child per day. | (m) Security | Multi-Colour Identity Cards are issued to every refugee above the age of 12 years to ensure their welfare and security. | (n) Pregnancy Care | - Pregnant Sri Lankan Tamil women are given Rs.1,000/- per month during the eighth, ninth and tenth months of pregnancy and for the first three months after the delivery, totalling Rs. 6,000/- under Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Financial Assistance Scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu. | - When the Sri Lankan Tamil refugee women are pregnant, they are administered tetanus injections by the nurses from the concerned Primary Health Centers (PHCs), after appropriate medical check-ups. | - Required medical counselling is provided to pregnant women every month, after appropriate medical check-ups. | - Pregnant women are provided with required vitamin tablets, milk, fruits and bread under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). | - Pregnant mothers can be admitted to the nearby PHC or hospital, free of cost, for child delivery. | - Following child delivery, the child’s birth certificate can be obtained through the hospital. | - Following the birth of a child, the details are furnished to the Village Administrative Officer and Special Revenue Inspector to record the same in the family card through which they can receive the cash doles immediately. | - Following the birth of a child, the nurses of the PHCs should continue to monitor the growth of the child and the mother’s health. | - The required nutritious food, vitamin tablets, milk, and fruits are given free of cost under the ICDS. | - Timely administration of polio drops, free of cost, to children is provided. | (o) Education | The refugee students studying upto 12th class in Government and Government-Aided schools are given free education, free notebooks, textbooks, free uniforms, free noon meals and a free bus pass to commute from the camp to the school. Students studying 11th class are given free bicycles. | (p) Employment | With a view to facilitating the refugees to earn their livelihood, they are permitted to leave the camps between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. in search of jobs commensurate with their skills /qualifications (subject to the laws in force in this regard).

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Research Associates (RA)

The Research Associates (RAs) of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India are individuals who engage in research work under the DBT-Research Associateship Program in Biotechnology and its was started in 1999.

💰Stipend: RAs are awarded a fellowship of ₹55,000 per month, plus house rent allowance (HRA) and other benefits. The fellowship is tenable for two years, with the possibility of renewal for another two years based on satisfactory performance.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members

The scheme "Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members" was introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). The objective of this research grant is to provide opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members of Universities/ Institutes/ Colleges.

💰Tenure: 2 years. | Slots: 200 or as may be decided by the Commission | Financial Assistance: | - The quantum of support under the scheme is ₹ 10,00,000. | - The grant can be utilized for purchasing items like minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc. | - The grant cannot be used for international travel, purchasing furniture items, or for appointing a project assistant or research fellow. | - The quantum of funds under these heads can be decided by the recipient depending on his / her needs. | - The items/equipment purchased from this grant shall be the property of the University. | Release of Grants: | The grant will be released in 3 installments to the university. | - Initially, 50% of the grant will be released on receipt of the joining report (Annexure-I). 1. The next installment of 25% of the research grant shall be paid on submission of the utilization certificate (_Annexure-II_) of the first installment. 1. The final installment of 25% of the research grant shall be released on a reimbursement basis on submitting the claims and utilization certificate of the second installment. | However, the tenure to utilize the whole grant shall be 2 years from the release of the first installment of the research grant.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Research Study/Seminar (Grant-in-Aid Scheme)

The scheme aims to promote Research Studies, Seminars, and Travel Grants Assistance in official statistics. It provides financial assistance and data support to eligible research institutions/organizations and Central Government officials to bridge data gaps.

💰Financial Assistance | - Financial assistance for Research Studies/Surveys would be up to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/-. | - In exceptional cases, the limit for Research Studies/Surveys could be enhanced up to ₹1,00,00,000/- with the approval of the Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). | - The quantum of financial assistance for National Seminars/Workshops/Conferences will be maximum ₹10,00,000/-. | - The quantum of financial assistance for International Seminars/Workshops/Conferences will be maximum ₹20,00,000/-. | - Financial assistance is provided towards the travel cost and related expenditures for presentation of accepted research papers in Theoretical/Applied Statistics in International Conferences/Seminars/Workshops, etc., held outside India. Such assistance includes airfare, registration fee, airport tax, visa fee, and per diem, as per the Government rules in force. | Conditions | - Research Studies/Surveys: The assistance will be released in three installments in the proportion of 40:40:20. | - Seminars/Workshops/Conferences: The amount will be released in two installments: the First installment of 50% before/during the Seminars/Workshops/Conferences after approval, and the remaining 50% based on actual expenditure as reimbursement. | - Travel Grants Assistance: The return air ticket (to and from) of a national carrier, i.e., Air India, will be provided by the shortest air route for the economy class. Financial assistance towards travel cost will cover all expenditures on travel between the place of work or place of residence and the airport in India, and between the airport abroad and the venue of the conference. | _*Release of assistance is linked to specific milestones to be achieved as per the time schedule indicated in the proposal and is aligned to the duration of the project._

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Right To Information Fellowship

Under this scheme, DOPT proposes to offer four short-term fellowships to researchers from the field of media / Civil Society professionals / RTI Trainers to conduct field-based research on themes relating to RTI. It is hoped that the research output will enhance their understanding of the RTI Act.

💰Stipend | A stipend of ₹ 50,000/- per month for three months. | (subject to tax deduction at source) | Additional Grant | ₹ 50,000/- for books, research material, travel, printing, production of creatives etc., sanctioned on the basis of the research proposal and released on production of actual bills.

🌾 AgricultureCentral

RKVY Soil Health and Fertility - Soil Health Card

Soil Health Card is designed to give each farmer soil nutrient status of his/her holding and advice him/her on the dosage of fertilizers and also the needed soil amendments, that s/he should apply to maintain soil health in the long run.

💰The scheme targets to provide following benefits: | 1) Provide free / affordable access to soil test | 2) Provide farmers with timely and accurate soil analysis results | 3) Facilitate customized soil nutrient recommendations based on test results | 4) Enable farmers to optimize their fertiliser use and minimise input costs, and hence avoid under- or over- application of fertiliser

🌾 AgricultureCentral

RKVY Soil Health and Fertility Village level Soil Testing Lab

In order to promote soil test analysis in a campaign mode and to create awareness among farmers about soil health for judicious use of chemical fertilisers, organic manure, the component of “Setting of Village-level Soil Testing Laboratories” is being implemented under the scheme.

💰The scheme targets to provide following benefits: | 1) Provide affordable access to soil test | 2) Provide farmers with timely and accurate soil analysis results | 3) Facilitate customized soil nutrient recommendations based on test results | 4) Enable farmers to optimize their fertiliser use and minimise input costs, and hence avoid under- or over- application | 5) Increase awareness among farmers regarding soil health and importance of soil testing | 6) Aid data gathering and enable decision-making region-specific policy formulation | 7) Accelerate employment generation among rural youth | 8) Strengthen soil testing infrastructure in the country

👩 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

RMEWF- Financial Assistance to Orphan Children of ESM

Under this scheme, ₹3,000 per month (paid annually) is provided to eligible orphan children of ex-servicemen for educational and settlement support.

💰Financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month disbursed annually to each orphan child. | NOTE: Direct credit to the beneficiary’s bank account via Electronic Clearing Service (ECS).

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Education Of Children & Widows Of Ex-Servicemen

A scheme to provide financial assistance to Ex-Servicemen and their widows for helping them in educating their child (for maximum two children) up to graduation and also for widows to pursue Post Graduation degree.

🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Ex-Servicemen In Penury

A scheme to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen up to rank of Havildar /equivalent and their widows who are living in extreme poverty.

💰A financial assistance of Rs.4000/- per month is paid Annually to the eligible Ex-Servicemen or their widows . | Note | The financial assistance is non-transferable and will cease automatically upon death of the ESM or widow. After expiry of ESM, his widow will have to apply afresh for financial assistance under penury.

🏥 Health & WellnessCentral

RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Medical Treatment Of Ex-Servicemen

A scheme to provide financial assistance to a non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen/widows of ranks up to Havildar/equivalent to meet routine medical expenses.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Vocational Training Of Widows Of Ex-Servicemen

A scheme to provide financial assistance to a widow of Ex-Servicemen to settle in life through vocational training.

🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

RMEWF-Financial Assistance To 100% Disabled Child Of Ex-Servicemen

A scheme to provide financial assistance to Ex-Servicemen or their widows for their 100% disabled child.

🌾 AgricultureCentral

Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana aims to translate the comprehensive vision of Mahatma Gandhi about an ideal Indian village into reality, keeping in view the present context. Each Member of Parliament adopts a Gram Panchayat and guides its holistic progress giving importance to social development.

🎯 Skills & EmploymentCentral

SAHAKAR MITRA: NCDC’s Scheme on Internship Programme

The programme aims at providing an opportunity to professional graduates to get experience in areas of functioning of NCDC and related aspects of cooperatives.

💰Financial Support from NCDC: The intern will be offered the following financial benefits during the course of SIP (4 months):- | Sl. No.DetailsAmount1Consolidated monthly amount of ₹10,000/- for 4 months towards partly meeting his/her out-of-pocket expenses₹40,000/-2Expenses related to report preparation (lumpsum amount towards data collection, analysis, and preparation of a report)₹5,000/-3Total₹45,000/-Note: The last month’s consolidated amount of ₹10,000/- shall be paid upon successful completion of the internship which includes submission of reports, etc. | Tenure: | The internship duration does not exceed four months, adhering to the NCDC guidelines.

🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Samarth-Respite Care Scheme

Samarth (Respite Care) scheme, launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, aims at setting up Samarth Centres for providing respite and residential care for the specified categories of Persons with Disability (PwD).

💰Group Home: Registered Orgaisations(RO) should provide group home facilities for all age groups with adequate and quality care service with acceptable living standards including provision of basic medical care from professional doctors.1. Vocational Activities: Samarth Centre should provide age specific vocational activities, pre-vocational activities and assistance for training or schooling as applicable on case to case basis.1. Staffing: There should be a provision of at least two Special Educators (+Vocational Trainers), one Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, three Caregivers, two Ayas and a Cook in the Samarth centre.1. Infrastructure facilities: Samarth Centre should provide therapeutic aids and appliances, hygienic lodging and other facilities for the PwDs.1. Assessment and Evaluation: PwD should be assessed and evaluated by experts in the related field on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and also to monitor the progress of the PwD. The Samarth centre should maintain a record in the growth and development charts of the PwD on a regular basis (with the help of experts).1. Linkage with Gharaunda Scheme: The Samarth Centre should facilitate shifting the PwD who is above 18 years of age and has spent more than 5 years in the Samarth Centre to Gharaunda centre.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

Samriddhi – Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Students for Setting Start-Ups

The scheme aims to provide opportunities for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students to design, launch, and run their own business or startup after formal education is completed or during their final year of education. The scheme provides a limited one-time financial assistance of ₹20,00,000/-.

💰Total funding provided is ₹20,00,000/-. | - Limited one-time financial assistance of ₹20,00,000/- is provided to the Institute. | - Seed money of ₹2,00,000/- per startup will be given, and this amount is non-refundable. | - Funding is allocated for nine startups of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. | - ₹2,00,000/- will be given to the institute specifically for meeting the expenditure associated with the selection procedure. | - ₹1,00,000/- per year shall constitute a recurring grant portion of the total funding. | Other Details | - The total duration of the Scheme shall be for a period of 2 years. | - 100% of non-recurring funds are released at the time of the award of the scheme. | - ₹1,00,000/- each is released as recurring funding for two consecutive years. | - The seed money is provided to passed out or present students for starting their own enterprise after completion of the formal education from the same institute. | Conditions | - The Institute must set up a committee to select nine already registered startups of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. | - It is essential that the center has dedicated faculty serving as the Principal Coordinator and dedicated support staff to ensure smooth functioning and effective meeting of its objectives. | - The Institute must devise a feedback mechanism to assess the importance of the program. | - Feedback shall be obtained after each program from each of the beneficiaries. | - If deemed necessary based on feedback, the Institute can update its curriculum for these programs. | - Exclusions from Benefit | - Startup beneficiaries who are already receiving benefits from other schemes of the All India Council for Technical Education or the Government of India will not be entitled to this scheme.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC) is a Fellowship Scheme by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education, for pursuing research work leading to the award of a Ph.D. degree. The target group of this scheme is the ‘single girl child'.

🎯 Skills & EmploymentCentral

Scheme for ‘Skill Development in ESDM for Digital India’

The scheme aims to skill 3,28,000 candidates in the ESDM sector. Through this scheme, training and certification benefits are provided to students and unemployed youth.

💰Financial Assistance for Course Fee: | - General Category: | - 75% of course fee reimbursed by MeitY after certification and placement. | - Remaining 25% payable by the candidate (may be shared/borne by the Training Partner). | - Reserved Category (SC/ST/EWS): | - 100% of the course fee reimbursed by MeitY. | - Course Fee Structure (Upper Ceiling): | LevelManufacturing Courses (₹)Service Courses (₹)Max HoursL1-L29,780/-8,380/-200hrsL314,670/-12,570/-300hrsL417,115/-14,665/-350hrsL519,560/-16,760/-400hrs | - Base Cost: | - ₹41.90/hour (Service Sector) | - ₹48.90/hour (Manufacturing Sector) | - Registration-cum-Certification Fee (RCCF) | - Range: ₹762/- to ₹1,905/- (depending on level) | - Paid upfront by the candidate | - Refund (one time only) after successful certification: | - General: 75% reimbursed | - Reserved: 100% reimbursed | - Reimbursement Structure | - 80% on successful certification | - 20% on successful placement | - Placement-Linked Benefit | - Minimum 70% placement required for full reimbursement | - Placement tracking is mandatory for 3 months

🎯 Public SafetyCentral

Scheme for Action Research and Studies on Judicial Reforms

The scheme provides financial assistance for undertaking action research, evaluation studies, monitoring studies, capacity building, publishing reports, and promoting innovative programmes in the areas of Justice Delivery, Legal Research, and Judicial Reforms.

💰Financial Assistance: Financial assistance shall be extended for undertaking action research, evaluation studies, and monitoring studies.- Support for Events: Financial assistance shall be extended for organizing seminars, conferences, and workshops.- Capacity Building: Financial assistance shall be extended for undertaking capacity building activity for research and monitoring activities.- Publication Support: Financial assistance shall be extended for undertaking publication of reports or material.- Programme Promotion: Financial assistance shall be extended for undertaking promotion of innovative programmes or activities in the areas of Justice Delivery, Legal Research, and Judicial Reforms.- Project Limit: The financial assistance is subject to an overall ceiling of ₹25,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakhs). | Disbursal Conditions | _The financial assistance shall be given on agreed terms and conditions based on the Project Proposal submitted by the eligible implementing agency._ | _The assistance would be limited strictly to the actual expenditure incurred by the grantee institution._ | _The financial assistance may be given in instalments._ | _At least 10% of the project cost may be kept for payment as the final instalment._ | _The final instalment is paid upon acceptance of the final project report by the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, Department of Justice._ | _Each instalment shall be released upon the approval of the Integrated Finance Division of the Ministry of Law and Justice._

🏥 Health & WellnessCentral

Scheme For Adolescent Girls

A support scheme by Ministry of Women & Child Development enabling self-development and empowerment of out-of-school adolescent girls, and improving their nutritional, health & hygiene status. All out-of-school adolescent girls in the 11 to 14 years age group are eligible for this scheme.

💰Nutrition Component: | - Take Home Ration or Hot Cooked Meal for out of school girls - Nutrition Provision ₹ 9.50 per day (600 calories; 18‐20 gram of protein and recommended daily intake of micronutrients per day for 300 days in a year.). | - The financial norms will be ₹ 9.5/- per beneficiary per day for 300 days in a year. This would be inclusive of the cost of micronutrient fortification. | Non Nutrition Component: | - IFA supplementation. | - Health check‐up and Referral services. | - Nutrition & Health Education (NHE). | - Counseling / Guidance on family welfare, ARSH, child care practices. | - Life Skill Education and accessing public services.

📋 Sports & CultureCentral

Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games

The objective of Arjuna Awards is to recognize outstanding achievements of sportspersons in the field of sports at the international level. To be eligible for the award, a sportsperson should have good performance consistently for the previous four years at the international level.

💰The award consists of a statuette, a certificate, a ceremonial dress, and a cash award of ₹ 15,00,000 which will be presented to the winners in a function to be held at a place and on a date to be decided by the Government of India.

🎓 Skills & EmploymentCentral

Scheme For Award Of Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre & Post-Matric

A scholarship scheme by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Ministry of Labour and Employment wherein financial assistance for education is provided to the Wards of Beedi/IOMC/LSDM Workers, varying from ₹1,000/- to ₹25,000/- per student per annum. The benefits are transferred through the DBT system.

📋 Sports & CultureCentral

Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture

The scheme “Scheme for Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Fields of Culture” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

💰Under this Scheme 200 of each of the Junior and Senior Fellows are selected every year. | - The stipend of ₹20,000/- per month will be given to each artist under the senior fellowships for a period of two years in the age group of above 40 years. | - The stipend of ₹10,000/- per month will be given to each artist under the junior fellowships for a period of two years in the age group of 25-40 years. | - In addition, there could be a one-time grant up to a maximum of ₹20,000/- or 50% of the cost of the publication, whichever is less, for the publication of selected Project documents. This will be restricted to 20% of the awardees. | Note: The fellowships are awarded for undertaking research-oriented projects. The applicant should provide evidence of his/her capabilities in undertaking the project.