All Government Schemes

💰Assistance for Coconut Cultivation: | - Financial support of ₹37,500/- per hectare, covering 75% of the total cost (₹50,000/- per hectare). | Promotion of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM): | - Financial support of ₹5,000/- per hectare, covering 50% of the total cost (₹10,000/- per hectare).

Coconut Development Scheme

The "Coconut Development Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by providing quality coconut saplings and financial assistance for coconut cultivation.

💰Sum Insured & Premium: Under this scheme, 50% of the premium is borne by the Board and balance is shared between the State Government and Farmers @ 25% each, as below: | Age group of PalmsPremium per plant/yearBoard’s Share (50%)State Govt. Share (25%) Farmer’s Share (25%) Sum insured per palm4-15 years ₹9₹4.50₹2.25₹2.25₹900/-16-60 years₹14₹7₹3.50₹3.50₹1750/-Premium Subsidy: | - Of amount under above, 50% will be paid by Coconut Development Board (CDB) and 25% by State Government concerned and balance 25% will be paid by farmer/grower. | - In case, the State government does not agrees to bear 25% share of premium, farmers/growers, will be required to pay 50% of premium, if interested in insurance scheme. In case some planters/growers’ association wishes to bear the premium on behalf of planters/growers, such associations may do so if they have ‘insurable interest’. | - In any case, the planters/ growers shall have to bear a minimum of 10% premium. Premium subsidy amount (50% by CDB and 25% by participating States) will be released to Insurance Company in advance based on estimates, which will be replenished / adjusted on quarter/year basis. | Insurance Term: | - A policy can be issued for a maximum period of three years for which rebate in premium @7.5% for two year policy and 12.5% for three year policy will be provided to the planters/growers. | - Effort will be made to ensure that all eligible farmers/growers join the scheme by 31st March of year. However, those farmers/growers who do not join the scheme by 31st March may join the scheme subsequently, and in which case risk is covered from 1st day of succeeding month. | Contingency Insured: | This insurance policy pays for total loss of palm on account of happening of perils insured leading to death of insured palm or It’s becoming unproductive. In case, death of palm is not immediate, payment of sum insured will be payable on production of certificate from Coconut Development Board (CDB)/Agriculture / Horticulture Department justifying cause for declaring palm unproductive. A palm can be declared ‘unproductive’ only when further growth / rejuvenation of palm is removed / possible after the same damaged by peril(s) insured, provided palm is removed / felled by insured. In case farmer / grower wishes to retain unproductive palm as it is (without felling), salvage value of 50% of sum insured will be deducted from claim. In any case, loss of palm will have to be established to, occurrence of peril insured.

Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme

The “Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS)” is being implemented by the Coconut Development Board, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India with the objective of insuring coconut palms against natural calamities, climatic risks, pests, diseases, and other perils.

💰Unit Cost: ₹60,000 per hectare. | Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, which is ₹30,000 per hectare. | Release of Subsidy | The subsidy will be released in two installments: | - 1st installment: 60% of the unit cost. | - 2nd installment: 40% of the unit cost. | Mode of Payment | The Joint Director (Extn.) / Deputy Director (Extn.), after confirming the admissibility of the claim, will release the 1st and 2nd installments of the eligible subsidy amount to the grower's bank account through EFT/RTGS/NEFT.

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Consolidation of Coffee

The scheme "Consolidation of Coffee" aims to increase the productivity of the existing coffee holdings by gap filling or rejuvenation, followed by improved cultivation methods such as application of compost, bush management, shade management, pest and disease control, etc.

💰Unit Cost: ₹1,00,000/per hectare. | Scale of Subsidy: 50% of the Unit Cost, i.e., ₹50,000/per hectare. | Release of Subsidy: In two installments | - 1st installment: 60% of the unit cost | - 2nd installment: 40% of the unit cost | Procedure for Payment of Subsidy to the Grower | The Joint Director (Extn.) / Deputy Director (Extn.) after confirming the admissibility of the claim will release the 1st and 2nd installments of the eligible subsidy amount, as the case may be, to the grower's bank account EFT/RTGS/NEFT.

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee

The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Expansion of Coffee" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to facilitate afforestation in the Jhum lands and help settle the tribals on a permanent footing.

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Drying Yards

The scheme "Quality Upgradation / Certification: Drying Yards" aims to facilitate the improvement of the quality of coffee produced by growers by encouraging them to establish infrastructure for quality enhancement and obtain certification for their coffees, enabling them to earn better returns.

💰Unit Cost: Actual cost of the unit or ₹16,000 per unit, whichever is less. | Scale of Subsidy: 75% of the Unit Cost.

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Supply of Baby Pulpers

The scheme "Supply of Baby Pulpers" aims to facilitate the improvement of the quality of coffee produced by growers by encouraging them to establish infrastructure for quality enhancement and obtain certification for their coffees, enabling them to earn better returns.

💰Scale of Subsidy | For Organic Certification: 75% of the certification cost spread over 3 years or the Conversion period, whichever is less during the MTF period. | For Other Eco-Certifications: 75% of the certification cost for one year during the MTF period. | NOTE: This incentive is provided only as backend support for those who obtain certification of their estates. However, in the case of organic certification, the costs incurred towards certification during in-conversion period are also eligible for support.

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Quality Upgradation / Certification: Support for Eco-Certification / Organic Certification

The scheme aims to encourage coffee growers to improve quality for higher returns and improve access to high-value specialty markets through the production of eco-certified coffees. It also encourages small growers to form groups/collectives to take up eco-certification.

💰Each coffee seedling is eligible for a support of ₹5.

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries

The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Support for Group Nurseries" by the Coffee Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to provide growers with high-quality coffee seedlings to ensure the proper establishment of plantations.

💰Subsidy Details | - The eligible subsidy for water harvesting structures and sprinkler units is 75% of the unit cost, capped at a maximum ceiling of ₹1,25,000 for all related activities combined. | - For below-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is based on the lower value between dimension and unit cost applicable to the size of the holding. | - For above-ground water storage tanks, the subsidy is based on the lower value between the actual cost or the unit cost applicable to the below-ground water tank. | Subsidy Availability | Growers can claim subsidies for water harvesting structures and irrigation equipment either simultaneously or at different times. | Unit Cost and Subsidy for Water Harvesting Structures | Size of HoldingDimension of Water Harvesting StructureTotal Unit Cost (₹)Subsidy AmountUp to 2 Ha.30&amp;#39; x 30&amp;#39; x 10&amp;#39; (9000 Cft.)43,000.0075% of Unit Cost2 Ha to 4 Ha &amp;amp; above43&amp;#39; x 43&amp;#39; x 10&amp;#39; (18490 Cft.)89,000.0075% of Unit CostUnit Cost and Subsidy for Sprinkler/Drip Unit | Size of HoldingTotal Unit Cost (₹)Subsidy AmountUp to 1.00 Ha. 60,000 75% of the Unit Cost1.00 to 2.00 Ha. &amp;amp; above 1,20,000 75% of the Unit Cost

Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation

The scheme "Coffee Development Programme in North Eastern Region: Water Augmentation" aims to improve the productivity and quality of coffee by facilitating the creation of infrastructure for water augmentation for irrigation and wet processing of coffee.

💰Beneficiary’s contribution (of Project Cost): 5%- Bank credit: 55%- Rate of Subsidy (of project cost): 40% | Note: | - The maximum admissible cost of the project is ₹10,00,000/- plus working capital. Working capital shall not exceed 25% of the project cost. Subsidy will be computed excluding the working capital component. | - The Bank will sanction 95% of the project cost after adjusting 5% beneficiary contribution deposited and disburse the full amount of the project cost, including the beneficiary contribution, in installments for setting up the project.

Coir Udyami Yojana

The scheme "Coir Udyami Yojana" by the Coir Board, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, aims to modernize the coir industry and generate rural employment. It offers credit-linked financial assistance to establish coir units by eligible applicants.

💰Assistance under the component will be available to entrepreneurs in the categories of SHGs, Associations, and Enterprises from small/medium/co-operative/public sector, interested in the production of value-added coir/coir blended items, where coir is the dominant fiber, by setting up a new unit or adding to the existing capacity, subject to investment only in new Plant and Machinery. | - All eligible Coir units under the component will be entitled to get financial assistance for the procurement of eligible Plants and Machinery for modernization, upgradation, and/or establishing a new unit on making an application in the prescribed format for the purpose. | - The financial assistance shall be 25% of the cost of admissible items of Plant and Machinery procured by the Coir units. | - The upper ceiling of the financial assistance will be ₹2.50 crore per coir unit/project. | - The financial assistance will be payable only in Indian Rupees in India through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode and Public Finance Management System (PFMS) as reimbursement of the amount invested. | Note 01: Single unit/enterprise will not be allowed for grant of assistance under this Scheme. | Note 02: No applications from those units exceeding the investment limits prescribed for medium-scale enterprises in the MSME Act, from time to time, shall be considered for grant of assistance under this component. | Note 03: The amount will be released after the Coir Unit installs the appropriate/approved Plant and Machinery and commences its operation. | Note 04: The applicant unit will be at liberty to procure the Plant and Machinery out of the loan amount from any financial institution/bank/leasing company or from its own resources

Coir Vikas Yojana- Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme

The scheme “Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme (CITUS)” is a component of “Coir Vikas Yojana” and the scheme was launched by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.

💰Delegation, Consultancy & Information Sourcing | - Participation in International seminars and conferences and organizing capacity-building programmes in export-related areas | - Participation in international fairs/product promotion programmes, catalogue shows and organizing exclusive international fairs and buyer-seller meets for coir | - Publicity abroad | - External Market Development Assistance | - Coir Industry Awards | - Financial assistance includes assistance for participation in International Exhibitions/Trade Fairs/Buyer seller Meets held in foreign countries: | - 100% of the space rent subject to a maximum of ₹1.00 lakh or actual rent paid in the case of foreign countries, whichever is lower per exporter/enterprise. | - 100% of the economy class airfare subject to a maximum of ₹1.50 lakh/ and ₹1 Lakh in India or actual fare paid, whichever is lower to one representative of the exporter. | - Freight charges- Actual subject to a maximum of ₹25,000/- in foreign countries and ₹20,000/- in India- per exporter/enterprise.

Coir Vikas Yojana- Export Market Promotion Scheme

Coir Board is implementing the Central Sector Scheme “Export Market Promotion Scheme” with a view to improve the export performance of Indian Coir Sector through various export market promotion activities.

💰Nature of assistance: Coir workers/entrepreneurs will get an awareness of modern technologies developed by the Coir Board. The training programme will help the trainees/ artisans to upgrade their skills in producing coir yarn and other diversified coir products. Management skills can also be acquired by attending EDP programmes to the entrepreneurs to run the Coir units more effectively and efficiently. | Skill Upgradation: | - Under the scheme, the Board is conducting various programmes like the Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Awareness Programme, Workshop, Seminar, Exposure Tour, etc. To attract more entrepreneurs to start coir processing units. In order to create the skilled manpower required for the coir Industry the Board is implementing various value-added products training programmes. | - The candidates undergoing these skill development training programmes are given a monthly stipend amounting to ₹3000/- per month and in the case of training programmes of less than one-month duration, the stipend will be disbursed on a pro-rata basis. | - The honorarium for the trainer will be limited to ₹15,000/- per month. | - An amount of ₹400/- per head per month will be provided as financial assistance to the training sponsoring agency to meet the operational cost of the training for raw material, power charges, other incidentals etc. on submission of a self-certification of Expenditure from the Sponsoring Agency which will be verified and passed by the Regional/Sub Regional Officer for effecting the payment. | Mahila Coir Yojana (MYC): | - The programme envisages providing training only to women artisans. | - The Board is conducting a training programme under the “Mahila Coir Yojana” scheme which is exclusive for rural women artisans. Under the scheme, the training is given in spinning of coir yarn/ various coir processing activities to rural women in regions producing coir fibre in the country. | - The training will be provided on sophisticated machinery/advanced technology in order to scale up the skills of the Mahila Coir Workers. | - The MCY training will be integrated along with LBI in order to make the MCY trainees more entrepreneurial. | - The trained women will be encouraged to avail of assistance under CVY (merged with PMEGP), to set up a unit/start self-employment. The year-wise target for the coir sector will be provided under the PMEGP. Necessary handholding support will be provided by the Coir Board through its field officer to the women artisans to avail of assistance under PMEGP. | - The scheme envisages the distribution of motorized ratts/motorized traditional ratts/electronic ratt for spinning coir yarn; equipment for weaving spinning and production and value-added products to trained women artisans. | - The financial assistance for procurement of machines/equipment may be obtained under the PMEGP scheme for setting up new coir units for which the maximum project cost is up to ₹25 lakhs.

Coir Vikas Yojana-Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana

The scheme “Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana” is a component of “Coir Vikas Yojana” and the scheme was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.

🎓 Education & LearningCentral

Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)

Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) has been introduced by the All India Council for Technical Education to support innovation & research across institutes with collaboration among TEQIP Faculty, Regular faculty of Project institutions (focus and non-focus) & Premier institutions of the country.

💰Limit of Funding: | - Maximum funding of ₹ 25,00,000/-. | Note: | - Recurring 40% and Non-Recurring 60% of the total grant sectioned. | - Institute have to open separate bank account in nationalised bank for the grant in Collaborative Research Scheme. | - Extra funds provided only in special cases. | Disbursement of the funds: | - 25% amount of total sanctioned Non-recurring Grant and 25% amount of the total sanctioned Recurring Grant in a first installment. | - Remaining of total sanctioned Recurring and Non-Recurring grant only after the submission of Utilization Certificate, all requisite documents and review of the project by expert committee.

🎓 Education & LearningState/ UT

Combined Merit Scholarship

The scheme aims to provide merit-based scholarship to students of Assam studying in first semester degree and master degree courses in recognized institutions. It benefits academically meritorious students who have obtained at least 60% marks in their last qualifying examination.

💰Financial Assistance | - For Degree Courses: ₹300/- per month. | - For Master Degree Courses: ₹500/- per month. | - The scheme provides 200 scholarships for degree students (three years duration) and 100 scholarships for master degree students (two years duration). | Selection: Based on merit and budget allocation. | Coverage: Students pursuing general degree and master degree courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce disciplines. | Mode of Disbursement | Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer system. | Conditions: Subject to selection by the selection committee and financial sanction approval. | Conditions for Availment | - The applicant must maintain enrollment in the respective degree or master's degree course throughout the scholarship period. | - Academic performance standards must be maintained as per institutional and scheme requirements. | - Regular attendance and compliance with all institutional rules and regulations. | - Bank account must remain active and updated for Direct Benefit Transfer disbursement.

📋 Sports & CultureState/ UT

Commemoration of Jubilees/Birth Anniversaries of Tiatr Artistes of Yesteryears

The scheme aims to commemorate the significant contributions of deceased Tiatr artistes, making the younger generation aware of their legacy. It provides financial assistance, publicity, and venue support for organizing cultural programmes celebrating jubilee/birth anniversaries of these pioneers.

💰Financial Assistance: An amount as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.- Auditorium/Hall Provision: Provision of an auditorium or hall by the Tiatr Academy of Goa to stage the programme.- Additional Financial Assistance for Village Programmes: An additional amount as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa for hall charges or stage erection charges if the programme is held in a village.- Programme Staging: A maximum of 4 shows at 4 different places, including 3 shows in Panaji, Margao, Curchorem, Vasco, or any other city, and 1 show compulsorily staged in the artiste’s area of residence.- Optional Additional Shows: An additional 2 shows may be granted for performance in villages only, subject to the availability of funds, at an amount (as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa) plus an additional amount (as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa) for Pandal/Hall/Auditorium including Stage, Sound, etc..- Publicity: Wide publicity will be given through print and electronic media.- Banner Provision: One banner for Tiatr performances, to be collected from and returned to the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, must be displayed on the front side wing of the stage.

🎯 Skills & EmploymentState/ UT

Community Based Training Scheme

The "Community Based Training Scheme" aims to provide training in heavy vehicle driving, shorthand, security services, office soft skills, retail sales, and beauty parlor courses (male & female) to unemployed young men and women belonging to minority communities for self-employment or employment.

💰The scheme provides training in Heavy Vehicle Driving, Short Hand, Security Services, Office Soft Skill, Retail Sales, and Beauty Parlor Course (Male and Female).

🌾 AgricultureState

Community Canning & Training On Fruit Preservation

The office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Fruit Preservation) Assam was | created in 1978, under the Directorate of Agriculture and in 2008 it was transferred to the Directorate of Horticulture and Food Processing.

💰To forward facilities to the public, in particular to ladies and housewives, throughout the state, for preservation of fruits and vegetables. | - Home scale preservation and canning of seasonal fruits and vegetables under expert technical supervision and guidance for consumption in lean periods. | - To encourage the preparation of value added produce such as Jam, Jelly, Squash, Juice, Sauce, Chutney, Pickles etc. at nominal charges. | - To impart training on home scale preservation of fruits and vegetables for 1 days, 3 days and 6 days to the ladies, housewives through various organization like Mahila samity, SHG, College girls etc. specially in rural areas (Dairly processing comes under 1 day training). | - To train personals to start small scale cottage industries in fruits and vegetables for self employment. The duration of these training will be of 7 to 15 days. | - To provide certificates to the trained personals so that they can start their own enterprise.

🎯 Skills & EmploymentState/ UT

Community Food Processing Centre

The scheme aims to promote skill development and entrepreneurship in food processing by enabling individuals and farmers to process fruits and vegetables, add value to their produce, and enhance income opportunities through community-based facilities.

💰Training: The Community Food Processing Centre provides training in fruit and vegetable processing for 10 days in urban areas and 15 days in rural areas. - Food Processing: The Community Food Processing Centre facilitates community-based food processing activities.

💰₹1,000/- as immediate assistance for wild animal injury. | - ₹30,000/- for medical expenses (normal injury). | - ₹1,00,000/- for permanent disability and full treatment cost.

Compensation Amount Towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals

Launched on 6th February 2024, the scheme "Compensation Amount towards Cattle Injury Caused by Forest Animals" by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides compensation in case of death of cattle due to attacks by wild animals.

💰Financial Benefits | - Compensation is provided to farmers whose crops are damaged by wild animals. | - Loss assessment is conducted as per Madhya Pradesh Revenue Book Circular, Volume 6, Clause 4. | - The compensation amount depends on the extent of damage assessed by the designated authority. | Mode of Disbursement | - Payment is made through e-payment directly into the farmer’s bank account. | Expected Time of Disbursement | - Compensation is provided within 30 working days from the date of loss assessment.

Compensation for Crop Damage Caused by Wildlife (in Revenue and Forest Villages)

The scheme aims to provide timely financial assistance to farmers for crop damage caused by wildlife, assessed and compensated within 30 working days as per revenue book circular guidelines.