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🎓 Education & LearningCentral

SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons

A scheme to provide Financial Assistance in the form of scholarships is provided to Transgender students studying in secondary school (IX & X) & senior secondary school (XI & XII) to reduce the incidence of dropout and support their educational aspirations.

💰A sum of ₹13,500/- shall be given as post-matric / pre-matric scholarships to eligible transgender students once every year.

🎯 Skills & EmploymentCentral

SMILE - Comprehensive Rehabilitation For Welfare Of Transgender Persons – Skill Development And Training

The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to the person belonging to transgender person community by providing them market-oriented skills.

🎓 Skills & EmploymentCentral

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Internship

The SECI Internship Policy is designed to provide practical experience to students in the renewable energy sector. The program aims to give interns exposure to SECI's various divisions, helping them understand the renewable energy sector.

💰Stipend: | - For training periods less than 6 months: ₹8,000/- per month | - For training periods from 6 months to 3 years: ₹12,000/- per month | Completion Certificate: | - HR issues a certificate upon successful completion of the internship, confirming attendance and work supervision. | NOTE: The internship program does not include compensation of any kind, boarding, lodging, transportation etc.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe

Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled scheme aims to facilitate capital subsidy to SC/ST MSEs for purchasing of plant & machinery/equipment through institutional finance (bank loan).

💰25% subsidy to SC/ST MSEs on institutional finance for procurement of Plant & Machinery/equipment (i.e. a subsidy cap of ₹ 25,00,000/-) without any sector-specific restrictions is provided.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

Stand-Up India

A scheme by Ministry of Finance for financing SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up a greenfield project Enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading sector and activities allied to agriculture.

💰Facilitation of composite loan (inclusive of term loan and working capital) between ₹10 Lakhs and ₹100 Lakhs. Rupay debit card to be issued for convenience of the borrower. | - The web portal by SIDBI provides hand-holding support through a network of agencies engaged in training, skill development, mentoring, project report preparation, application filling, work shed / utility support services, subsidy schemes etc.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Star College Scheme For Strengthening Of Science Education And Training At Undergraduate Level

The Dept. of Biotechnology has launched "Star College Scheme for Strengthening of Science Education and Training at Undergraduate Level" for improving critical thinking and 'hands-on' experimental work at the undergraduate (college) level in sciences.

💰Nature of Financial Assistance | - One-time non-recurring grant of ₹10,00,000 per science department, recurring grant of ₹3,00,000 per science department per year for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory annual review, and ₹1,00,000, ₹2,00,000 and ₹3,00,000 subject to their departments for mentoring and monitoring per college and ₹1,00,000 per year under contingency head will be provided. | - The scheme encourages the purchase of multiple copies of routine equipment required for science practicals in UG courses within a ceiling of ₹1,00,000. For the purchase of equipment costing more than one lakh and up to three lakhs, prior approval of DBT is required. | For Students | - Student training via the introduction of practicals, prescribed in the curriculum. | - Introduction of conceptual clarity via engaging students in minor projects, either singly or in groups of students not exceeding 4 in number. | - Inclusion of techniques for 'hands-on' training to strengthen concepts taught otherwise via theoretical approach. | - Summer training preferably via engaging students in research projects. | - Visits to neighboring industries, research institutions, or places of academic value. | - Use of IT in classroom, laboratory, and library activities. | - Organizing lectures by eminent scientists, and career counseling lectures specifically for creating awareness among students about their future career options in science. | - Any other relevant additional information. | For Faculty | - Faculty improvement program. | - Participation in summer courses for skill upgradation to be able to train students. | - Curriculum change to ensure more, 'hands-on' laboratory work. | - Greater emphasis on communicating research and research process to students. | - Introduce an internal review process by students regarding the implementation of various | - activities under the Star College Scheme. | - Feedback from students regarding the competence of faculty, adequacy of teaching/laboratory environment, and additional needs, if any. | Expected Outcomes | Annual Outcomes | - Increase in the number of practicals being conducted individually by the students. | - Introduction of “hands-on training” to enhance conceptual clarity for topics taught previously by theoretical approach. | - Engaging students in minor research projects. | - Faculty development programs and laboratory staff training programs. | - Involvement of students in scientific writing and journal club activities. | Consolidated outcome after the sanctioned tenure (3 years) | - Increase in the admission cut-off percentage and decrease in the dropout rates of students. | - Increase in the faculty generated resources viz extramural research grants from other funding agencies to strengthen the Star College Scheme efforts. | - Number of colleges or schools mentored from underprivileged areas. | - Number of colleges mentored to write grants for Star Scheme support and their outcome. | - SOPs developed, lab manuals created and uploaded on the website, or submitted to DBT.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme- For Incubators

The scheme “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)” was launched by the DPIIT on 19th April 2021 to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization.

💰A Grant of up to ₹5 (five) crore would be provided to a selected incubator in milestone-based three (or) more installments. | - A component of Management Fee @ 5% of the Seed Fund grant to the incubator will be provisioned (i.e. if an incubator is granted ₹1 crore of Seed Fund, then by including management fee @ 5%, the total assistance would be ₹1.050 crore). | Note 01: The exact quantum of grant and installments for each incubator will be decided by the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) based on its evaluation. | Note 02: Incubators shall use the grant only for disbursal to eligible startups and shall not use the grant for facility creation or any other expenses. | Note 03: The Management Fee provisioned for incubators shall not be used by the incubator for facility creation or any other administrative expenses. The Management Fee will be utilized for administrative expenditure, selection and due diligence of startups, and monitoring of the progress of beneficiary startups. | Note 04: Installments shall be released to incubators upon submission of proofs of achievement of milestones as decided by EAC. A Proportionate Management fee shall also be released with each installment. | Note 05: The quantum of the first installment may be up to 40% of the total approved commitment. When the cash-in-hand of the incubator goes below 10% of the total commitment by EAC, the Incubator may request for the next installment, which shall be released to the incubator within 30 days of submission of proof of achievement of milestones. | Note 06: The grant should be utilized fully by the incubator within a period of three years from the date of receipt of the first installment of funds. | Note 07: If the Incubator has not utilized at least 50% of the total commitment within the first 2 years, then the Incubator will not be eligible for any further drawdowns. It will return all unutilized funds along with interest. | Note 08: Interest earned on all unutilized funds available with incubators shall be taken into account and adjusted at the time of the next release. | Note 09: The financing of beneficiaries will be done with efficiency and care. Selected incubators would be responsible for proper management and disbursement of the Seed Fund. | Note 10: The selected incubator shall maintain a transparent process of selection, monitoring, and disbursement mechanism for the fund. Seed Fund would be disbursed to selected startups after due diligence by the incubator. | Note 11: The incubators shall be responsible for providing physical infrastructure to the selected startups for regular functioning, support for testing and validating ideas, mentoring for prototype or product development or commercialization, and developing capacities in finance, human resources, legal compliances, and other functions. They are also expected to provide networking with investors and opportunities for showcasing at various national and international events. If the selected startup does not want to utilize the physical infrastructure of the incubator, the incubator shall offer all other resources and services to the startup. | Note 12: A startup selected by an incubator for assistance under this scheme shall not be charged any fees.

💼 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme- For Startups

The scheme “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)” was launched by the DPIIT on 19th April 2021 with an outlay of INR 945 Crore to provide financial assistance to startups for Proof of Concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization.

💰Seed Funds to an eligible startup by the incubator shall be disbursed as follows: | - Up to ₹20 Lakhs as a grant for validation of Proof of Concept, prototype development, or product trials. The grant shall be disbursed in milestone-based installments. These milestones can be related to the development of prototypes, product testing, building a product ready for market launch, etc. | - Up to ₹50 Lakhs of investment for market entry, commercialization, or scaling up through convertible debentures or debt or debt-linked instruments. | - Seed funds shall strictly not be used by startups for the creation of any facilities and shall be utilized for the purpose it has been granted for. | Note 01: Not more than 20% of the total grant to an incubator shall be given as grants to start-ups by the incubator. The rate of interest (as defined under GFR) on unutilized funds available with the incubator would also be taken into account and adjusted at the time of the next release by DPIIT. | Note 02: For startups being supported through convertible debentures or debt, or debt-linked instruments, funds shall be provided at a rate of interest of not more than the prevailing repo rate. The tenure should be fixed at the time of sanctioning the loan by the incubator, which shall be not more than 60 months (5 years). A moratorium of up to 12 months may be provided for the startups. Because of the early stage of the startups, this shall be unsecured and no guarantee from the promoter or third party will be required. | Note 03: The incubator shall execute a legal agreement with the selected startups before the release of the first installment. The incubators shall ensure that the necessary terms and conditions, including milestones, related to the Seed Fund are detailed in the agreement. | Note 04: Subsequent disbursement would be linked to the achievement of previously specified milestones as per agreement between the startup and incubator. | Note 05: Startups will receive the funds in their company bank accounts. | Note 06: For grants, the first installment to any selected startup shall be released not more than 60 days from receipt of the application from the startup. The startup shall submit the interim progress update and utilization certificate to initiate the release of subsequent installments of the grant. | Note 07: Startup shall submit a final report and audited utilization certificate at the end of the project duration. For failed ventures, the entrepreneur will share his/her learnings and the reasons for failure in the report and submit this along with the utilization certificate for the fund amount. | Note 08: The incubator or any of its staff members shall not charge any fee in cash or in kind from applicants or beneficiaries under the scheme for any process of selection, disbursement, incubation, or monitoring. | Note 09: A grievance cell shall be set up at DPIIT for the scheme to address issues of applicants, such as delayed evaluation of applications, delayed disbursements by incubators, etc.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Student Internship Programme

The Student Internship Program, a unique learning opportunity aims to provide the Interns exposure to the functioning of the CAG of India and the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.

💰Remuneration | Token remuneration is ₹12,000/-(all inclusive) per month, per intern which will be paid on satisfactory completion of their internship and on submission of their Report/Paper. | Logistics support | Interns will be provided with the necessary logistics support, i.e. office space and computer with internet facility. | Outplacement | At the end of the internship, an Experience Certificate / Recommendatory letter shall be given.

🌾 Education & LearningCentral

Students Ready

The Student Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana (READY) was launched by Hon'ble Prime Minister on 25 July 2015.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Study in India Programme

The Study in India Programme aims to promote India as a global education hub by offering centralized admissions, quality education, and visa support to international students.”

💰Single Centralized Admission Platform: | - One portal for registration, course search, application submission, visa and FRRO processes. | Access to Quality Institutions: | - Admission to NAAC-accredited, NIRF-ranked, autonomous, and globally ranked institutions. | Unique Study in India Student ID | - Mandatory unique ID generated at registration. | - Required for admission and visa issuance. | Wide Range of Courses | - Access to 8,000+ courses including Engineering, Management, Science, Humanities, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Yoga, Buddhist Studies, and Vocational Courses. | - Ability to apply to multiple institutions simultaneously and receive multiple offer letters. | Financial Assistance through Institutes | - Tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, subject to institute discretion. | - No direct scholarship is provided by the Study in India Programme. | Visa and Immigration Support | - Assistance through coordination with Indian Embassies and High Commissions. | 24×7 Student Support** | - Continuous support through toll-free contact center, email, and social media.

🌾 AgricultureCentral

Sub-mission On Agriculture Mechanization

The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

🌾 Business & EntrepreneurshipCentral

Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying introduced the National Livestock Mission as umbrella scheme. The "Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry" is the realigned National Livestock Mission, which is the scheme's sub-mission.

💰Capital Subsidy Provision | - One-time 50% capital subsidy offered for total project cost. | - Maximum subsidy capped at ₹25,00,000 per unit. | Standard Subsidy Disbursement | - First installment released upfront through SIDBI to bank/financial institutions. | - Second installment released after project completion and state agency certification. | Self-Financing Project Protocol | - Project requires bank appraisal and 25% expenditure verification. | - Subsidy released in two parts: 50% initially and 50% upon completion. | Bank Guarantee Requirements | - Three-year bank guarantee needed for remaining project cost. | - No subsidy for working capital, vehicles, land purchase, or lease costs.

📋 ScienceCentral

Sukhatme National Award in Statistics

The scheme aims to recognise excellence in statistical research and official statistics. Through this scheme, national recognition is provided to eligible Indian statisticians for lifetime or young achiever contributions.

💰Citation signed by Hon’ble Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation. | - Besides the above, a Shawl and a Memento shall be given to the awardee. | No. of Awardees: | - One for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics for Lifetime Contribution in the Field of Statistics. | - One for the C.R. Rao National Award in Statistics for Young Statisticians. | - _(Note: Among the two categories of the National Award in Statistics, only one award shall be conferred each year on an alternate basis.)_

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Summer Internship Programme (PRL)

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Summer Internship Programme aims to provide a platform for highly motivated students & teachers to interact with PRL’s scientists, gaining exposure to the lab’s research areas and facilities. Participants will work on projects in fundamental science, technology

💰Certification: On successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate endorsed by PRL.- Accommodation: Limited paid accommodation is available at ₹100/- per day for participants attending offline.- Mentorship: Participants are mentored by PRL faculty members, offering in-depth learning experiences.- Exposure to PRL's World-Class Facilities: Interns will work in PRL’s advanced laboratories and facilities across four campuses. | Note: | - The interns shall not be eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance. | - PRL does not cover medical and transport expenses.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Summer Internship Scheme Of DGFT

The Summer Internship Scheme by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade is for the interaction of the officers of the Directorate with young scholars and researchers with brilliant academic backgrounds from reputed academic institutions pursuing Studies/Research in Public Policy/Economics/Law etc.

💰Remuneration | Interns will be paid a consolidated token remuneration of ₹10,000/- per month. | Logistics Support | Necessary logistics support will be provided to the intern taking into account the functional requirements. | Certificate | Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internship.

🏥 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE): Composite Medical Health for Transgender Persons

The scheme aims to provide health Insurance coverage to all Transgender persons living in India to improve their health condition through proper treatment including sex re-assignment surgeries as well as medical support. The scheme provides health insurance in the form of Ayushman Bharat Plus.

💰Health insurance cover of ₹5,00,000/- (Five Lakh Rupees) per year. | - Coverage is provided in the form of Ayushman Bharat Plus health insurance. | - Coverage is inclusive of gender reaffirmation surgery within the health benefit package under Ayushman Bharat Yojana. | - The comprehensive package covers all aspects of transition related healthcare for Transgender persons. | - Coverage specifically includes hormone therapy and Sex Re-assignment surgery inclusive of post operation formalities. | - Treatment for the beneficiary shall be cashless. The Government of India provides for 100% of the approved expenditure.

🤝 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Supporting Community Radio Movement in India

The GOI has a policy for grant of License to eligible organisations for setting up of Community Radio Stations. To support the Sector, the Scheme provides financial assistance once the Community Radio is made operational by eligible organisation. The Scheme also has components for capacity building.

💰The Scheme encourages more and more Community Based organisations to come forward and setup Community Radios in larger public interests. Financial assistance is provided once the CRS is made operational by Licensee.

🏥 Health & WellnessCentral

Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana

SUMAN Yojana is a maternity benefit initiative by MoH&FW. This program provides affordable and quality healthcare solutions to pregnant women and newborns. The scheme provides zero expense access up to six months after delivery. Upto antenatal check-ups during the 1st trimester are provided.

🌾 AgricultureCentral

SVAMITVA Yojana (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas)

SVAMITVA, a Central Sector scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj to provide ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners with issuance of legal ownership cards (Property cards/Title deeds) to the property owners by mapping of land parcels using drone technology.

💰Drone Digitally Maps All the Land Parcels of the Inhabited Area of the Village. | - Creation of Property Cards on the Exact Area of Each Property in the Village. | - Proprietary Rights to the Village Household Owner. | - Property as a Financial Asset for Taking Loans and Other Financial Benefits. | - Reduce Property Disputes and Legal Cases. | - Determination of Property Tax. | - Creation of Accurate Land Records for Rural Planning. | - Better Gpdp - Leveraging Gis Database/ Maps Created for Better Planning and Execution of Plans.

🏥 Health & WellnessCentral

Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen PHASE I

The scheme aims to eliminate open defecation and improve rural sanitation by supporting toilet construction and promoting usage among poor and marginalized rural households.

💰₹12,000 financial assistance per toilet to rural households for construction. | - Enhanced rural sanitation coverage through individual and community toilets. | - Significant reduction in open defecation practices across India. | Activities under the Scheme: | - Construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) | - Construction of Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs) | - Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) activities | - Information, Education and Communication (IEC) | - Human Resource Development (HRD) activities

🏥 Utility & SanitationCentral

Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0

A sanitation scheme for the construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) for urban households.

💰A Financial support of minimum | - Rs - 6667 (in Andhra Pradesh ,Bihar, Chhattisgarh ,Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka ,Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra ,Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal), | - Rs - 12,000 (in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam) | - Rs - 5333 (in Union Territories) is provided for Toilet Construction

🏥 Utility & SanitationCentral

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II

A sanitation scheme for Visual cleanliness through Open Defecation Free (ODF) sustainability and effective management of solid and liquid waste in villages.

💰Construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs): Financial support of ₹12,000/- for APL and BPL rural households for toilet construction. - Retrofitting of Toilets: Addressing and fixing technological issues in existing toilets to improve functionality. - Construction of Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs): At least one CSC in ODF-plus villages with over 100 households, prioritizing SC/ST areas and locations frequented by migrant workers. - Solid Waste Management: Establishment of compost pits and waste segregation systems in villages. - Liquid Waste Management: Installation of soak pits for greywater and stormwater management. - Faecal Sludge Management (FSM): Implementation of FSM through various means in peri-urban or densely populated areas. - Operation and Maintenance: Decentralised operation and maintenance of community sanitation assets in rural areas by Gram Panchayats. | Other Activities: | - IEC and special campaigns | - Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) | - Das ka Dam Swachhata har dam | - Swachhata Filmon ka Amrit Mahotsav | - Start-up Grand Challenge | - Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) Phase-II | - Capacity Building Initiatives | - Swachhata Action Plan (SAP) | - Swachh Iconic Places (SIP).

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Fellowship for Research in Social Sciences

A fellowship scheme by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for Single Girl Child for research in Social Sciences with an aim to compensate for direct costs of higher education, especially for such girls who happen to be the only girl child in their family.

💰Financial Assistance | The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows: | - Fellowship @ ₹25,000/- per month for the Initial two years; @ ₹28,000/- per month for the remaining tenure. | - Contingency @ ₹10,000/- per annum for initial two years; @ ₹20,500/- per annum for remaining tenure. | - Escort Reader Assistance @ ₹2,000/- per month in case of PWD candidates. | Slots | The number of slots for the fellowship may be decided every year on the basis of eligible applications | complete in all respects, received through online mode. | Tenure | The tenure of the fellowship is for five years and will be effective from 1st April of the selection year or the actual date of joining under the fellowship in the University/College/Institute, whichever is later. Fellowship will be granted up to the date of submission of Ph.D. Thesis or 5 years of tenure whichever is earlier. No extension is permissible beyond the total period of five years, and the fellow ceases to be a UGC research fellow immediately after the expiry of the due date. | HRA | 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. | Note: In all the above cases, the fellow will submit a relevant certificate (Annexure-VI) through the concerned University/College/Institute to the identified Agency for settling the claim. | Medical | No separate/fixed medical assistance is provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the Universities/Colleges/Institutes. | Leave | - Leave for a maximum period of 30 days in a year in addition to the public holidays that may be taken by the candidate. However, they are not entitled to any other vacation, such as summer, winter, and pooja vacations. | - Maternity leave as per the Govt. of India norms issued from time to time would be available at full rates of the fellowship once during the tenure of their award. | - Academic leave (without fellowship and other emoluments) shall be permissible only for one year throughout the tenure (for any kind of academic/teaching assignment/foreign visit in connection with research work). The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure. Expenditure on foreign visits in connection to research work cannot be claimed by UGC | Note: All kinds of leave should be approved at the level of the University/College/Institute.

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