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HRIDAY: Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana

Launched on 21st January 2015, the scheme "National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana", also known as "HRIDAY" is a central sector scheme by the Ministry of Tourism. The scheme was introduced to bring together urban planning, economic growth, and heritage conservation.

💰For the Residents | - Improved quality of life through enhanced infrastructure, better sanitation facilities, and revitalized public spaces. | - Preservation of cultural heritage fosters a sense of pride and identity among residents. | - Economic opportunities are generated through tourism, cultural events, and heritage-related businesses. | For the Tourists | - Enriched cultural experiences through the restoration and promotion of heritage sites, monuments, and historic areas. | - Enhanced amenities and facilities for tourists, including improved signage, interpretation centres, and guided tours. | - Increased safety and accessibility, making heritage cities more attractive destinations for domestic and international visitors. | For the Businesses | - Expanded market opportunities resulting from increased tourism and foot traffic in heritage areas. | - Investment incentives for heritage-related businesses, such as heritage hotels, handicrafts, cultural events, and eco-tourism ventures. | - Preservation and promotion of traditional crafts and skills, supporting local artisans and craftsmen. | For the Local Authorities | - Strengthened governance and capacity-building for heritage conservation and urban planning. | - Increased revenue generation through tourism-related taxes, entry fees, and commercial activities in heritage areas. | - Enhanced collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and private stakeholders for sustainable development.

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IASRI Scholarship For M.Sc And Ph.D

The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute is a premier Institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for conducting research and education in the field of agricultural statistics and computer application in agriculture.

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ICAR - Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates

The scheme "Post-Matric Scholarship to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes Candidates" was introduced by ICAR, Dept. of Agricultural Research and Education, to enable the students belonging to the weaker sections of society to complete undergraduate courses.

💰VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP | The value of the scholarship will be ₹ 1,000/- per month along with a contingent grant of ₹ 750/- per annum for the payment of tuition fees, purchase of books, cost of uniforms, etc. | DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP | The duration of the scholarship will cover the whole of the normal period of the particular degree program to which the candidate is admitted.

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ICAR Emeritus Professor

The ICAR floated the Scheme of Emeritus Professor in order to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers/ Scientists of universities, colleges and institutions under ICAR-AU System.

💰The number of slots available under the Scheme is 100 at a given time. The | assistance available under the Scheme is : | - 1. Honorarium of Rs. 50,000/- p.m. | - 2. Contingency grant (Non-lapsable) of Rs.1,00,000/- p. a. towards secretarial assistance, travel within the country connected with the assignment, stationery, postage, consumables, books and journals. However, books and journals etc. procured out of the contingency grant will be the property of the university/college. While awarding the Emeritus Professor the amount of the contingent grant could be enhanced with the concurrence of the FA (DARE). The expenditure on travel may be used to cover the tours within the country to attend a scientific meeting/conference within the country once a year from the contingencies. Airfare in the economy class, eligible DA, and road mileage from the residence or from the headquarters to the airport and vice-versa will be admissible for such tours. No separate grant for TA/DA will be given and the Emeritus Professor is to meet the expenditure on TA/DA from contingencies. The contingent grant will be released only on the basis of requisition and actual utilization in the previous year. The expenditure would be accounted for audit by the university department concerned like any other departmental expenditure. The Emeritus Professor would be entitled to such other privileges including medical facilities as available to the university faculty members. No separate grant for TA/DA will be given and the Emeritus Professor is to meet the expenditure on TA/DA from contingencies. The contingent grant will be released only on the basis of requisition and actual utilization in the previous year. | - 3. The Emeritus Professor will devote his whole time to the approved programme for which financial assistance is provided and he will not accept any other regular or part-time remunerative job during his tenure as Emeritus Professor. | - 4 The Emeritus Professor shall not receive any assistance for the same work from any other source so long as he receives assistance from the Council. | - 5 The Emeritus Professor shall normally remain attached to an Agricultural University / ICAR DUs from where he/she retired, or to any other institution concerned with agriculture and allied sciences where he/she is assured in writing of the necessary facilities.

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ICAR Emeritus Scientist

The ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme is a structural method of tapping the Brain and skill bank of the outstanding superannuated professionals of NARS by allowing them to complete the work in hand for its fruitful conclusion, and utilize their talent in teaching specialized courses.

💰a) Emeritus Scientists will be entitled to an honorarium of Rs.50,000/- per month in addition to a pension that he may draw w.e.f. 1.1.2016. The honorarium paid to the Emeritus Scientist shall be subject to the Income Tax Act. - b) A contingent grant of Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum per scientist, depending upon the nature of the project to cover expenditure on the purchase of essential items of stores such as chemicals, glasswares etc., books and stationery and part-time laboratory/ministerial help will be given to the Emeritus Scientist. While sanctioning a project the amount of contingent grant could be enhanced with the concurrence of the FA (DARE) keeping in view the nature of research work. The expenditure on travel may be used to cover the tours within the country for the Purpose of collection of research data and also to attend a scientific meeting/conference within the country including the review meetings called by ICAR from the contingencies. Airfare in the economy class, eligible DA, and road mileage from the residence or from the headquarters to the airport and vice-versa will be admissible for such tours. No separate grant for TA/DA will be given and the Emeritus Scientist is to meet the expenditure on TA/DA from contingencies. The contingent grant will be released only on the basis of requisition and actual utilization in the previous year. - c) Grant for engagement of one Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow/Research Associates on such rates and allowances as approved by the Council from time to time. Their appointment will be coterminous with the termination of the project under the Emeritus Scientists Scheme. - d) The Emeritus Scientist will devote his whole time to the project for which financial assistance is provided and he will not accept any other regular or part-time remunerative job during his tenure as Emeritus Scientist. - e) The Emeritus Scientist shall not receive any assistance for the same work from any other source so long as he receives assistance from the Council. - f) The Emeritus Scientist shall normally remain attached to an Agricultural University / ICAR Institute from where he/she retired, or to any other institution concerned with agriculture and allied sciences where he/she is assured in writing of the necessary facilities. The concerned University / Institution shall make necessary arrangements for the smooth running of the project and shall make available office accommodation and provide laboratory and library facilities and other supporting help to the Emeritus Scientist. The Emeritus Scientist shall himself/herself make the necessary arrangements with the concerned University / Institution. - g) The Emeritus Scientist will participate in the teaching programmes in the field of his / her specialization of the university or institute to which he/ she is attached. The Emeritus Scientist shall be subject to the discipline of the Institute where he/she is permitted to work. His / her annual report would be submitted through the Dean/Head of the Institution/Director of the Institute. In the case of teachers, he/she will be answerable to the Director (Instructions) / Dean/Head of the Department.- h) The Emeritus Scientist shall be entitled to residential accommodation in the institute where he/she had worked earlier. In case the Emeritus Scientist comes from outside, he shall be considered for accommodation on priority as per entitlement and existing rules. The Emeritus Scientist will be entitled to occupy ICAR / SAU Rest House, wherever available, on tours at the rates applicable to ICAR / SAU employees.- i) The appointment shall start only after the Scientist has actually retired, after availing of leave preparatory to retirement, if any, or when the basic facilities for the work have been made available.- j) The Emeritus Scientist will be eligible to avail of one-month leave with honorarium for each completed year of his / her tenure or on pro-rata basis for any fraction of a year. He/she may plan his leave as convenient to him/her. In exceptional cases, an Emeritus Scientist may avail of leave up to three months without honorarium on health grounds supported by a medical certificate. He /she will be treated on duty while accepting assignments within NARS. The Head of the Department / Dean / Director of the Institute will sanction the leave and the office to which he is attached will maintain a record. - k) The duration of appointment of the Emeritus Scientist shall be strictly three years. No further extension will be considered. However, the duration of the project in the case of an existing Emeritus Scientist will remain at two years only. A standing committee specifically constituted with the approval of DG will review the work of the Emeritus Scientist on completion of one year. The salient findings will be published in the form of research papers in scientific journals and the ICAR/DARE Annual Report. A copy of the final report will be sent to the Libraries of the concerned Institutes.

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ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences

ICAR awards a certain number of Junior Research Fellowships for Postgraduate Studies (course and research work) leading to a Master’s degree, in different disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. This is done to encourage talented students to undertake higher agricultural education.

💰Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 12,000/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. - All disciplines other than Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 8,640/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. | _The rates of fellowship and contingency grants for higher studies will be as prescribed by the Council from time to time._

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ICAR National Professor And National Fellow

To promote excellence by recognizing outstanding scientists with proven output and outcomes for creating a culture of basic research through their project work in the National Agricultural Research System (NARS).

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ICAR Senior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences

ICAR awards a certain number of Senior Research Fellowships for Ph.D. in an Agricultural University (AU), in different disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. This is done to encourage talented students to undertake higher agricultural education.

💰Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 12,000/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. | All disciplines other than Veterinary Sciences: ₹ 8,640/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. | _The rates of fellowship and contingency grants for higher studies will be as prescribed by the Council from time to time._

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ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship

ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS holders in the areas of basic science, communicable and non-communicable diseases, & reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes/Centers.

💰ICMR-PDFs will be paid a consolidated fellowship of ₹65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule and Non-Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible. | - There is a contingency grant of ₹3,00,000/- per annum. | - 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses (only for National travel, related to ICMR-PDF proposed research work only). | Note: Fellowship amount will be paid to ICMR institutes/centres every six months including contingency grant. | Accommodation and other benefits: | - Accommodation may be provided by ICMR Institutes/Centers, if available. However, in such cases, HRA will not be paid. | - ICMR-PDFs will be entitled to medical benefits and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates.

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ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship

ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF) examination is the first step in the process of admission to the PhD/Research Programme through council's support.

💰The Junior Research fellows will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- for the 1st & 2nd year. | - The Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (if upgraded after completion of two years of JRF) will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹ 35,000/- for the 3rd, 4th & 5th years. | - There is an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-. | - The tenure for the JRF will be two/three years. The duration of an SRF will be for a maximum of three years. However, the total duration is five years. | HRA & Medical Benefits: | - All Research Fellows may be allowed hostel accommodation in the parent institute wherever available and those residing in a hostel provided by the parent institute OR a hostel by another University/Institute will not be eligible for HRA. | - Medical benefits will be allowed to a Fellow as per the rules of the Institution where they are working. ICMR will not bear any financial burden in this regard. | Leave Salary and Other Service Benefits: | - A Fellow will be eligible for casual leave & maternity leave as per Govt. rules. | Note 01: The Fellow will not be treated as an employee of the ICMR. | Note 02: The applicant should not draw any stipend or salary or be in receipt of any other type of financial assistance except leave salary during the fellowship.

🌾 AgricultureCentral

ICRO Amrit Internship Programme

The IPL Centre for Rural Outreach (ICRO) has launched ICRO Amrit Internship Programme focused on youth productivity for prosperity. The interns will be placed at the headquarters and Regional Offices of NPC/ IPL. The duration of the internship will be 3 months initially, renewable up to four times.

💰STIPEND | - The selected intern shall be entitled to ₹ 6,000/- per month as a stipend during the period of internship. | CERTIFICATE | - The interns will be issued an Internship Completion Certificate upon successful completion of the internship. | NOTE: No payment towards transportation and other allowance etc. shall be paid to the interns.

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ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Doctoral Fellowships to support full-time Ph.D. scholars engaged in high-quality research in the field of social and human sciences. These fellowships are awarded to Indian research scholars registered in Ph.D. programs at UGC-recognized u

💰1) Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.20,000 per month | 2) Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum

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ICSSR International Collaboration

The Indian Council of Social scientific Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers a Travel Grant for participation in International Conference abroad. The aim of this programme is to assist invited social science scholars to make substantial contributions to international seminars/co

💰1) Airfare – As per actuals | 2) Visa fee - As per actuals | 3) Travel Insurance - As per actuals | 4) Registration Fee – up to US$200 | 5) Maintenance – As per the Ministry of External Affairs notifications

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ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to encourage original and quality research by young and mid-career scholars in the field of social sciences. It is designed for researchers who have just finished their Ph.D. in advanced social science research.

💰1) Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.31,000 per month | 2) Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum | 3) API points as per the UGC Guidelines in force at the point of time | 4) Institutional overhead (7.5%) – supports the hosting institution.

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ICSSR Senior Fellowship

The Indian Council of Social scientific Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers a Senior Fellowship Scheme designed to assist accomplished Indian researchers in conducting advanced social science research.

💰1) Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.45,000 per month | 2) Contingency Grant @ Rs.40,000 per annum | 3) API points as per the UGC Guidelines in force at the point of time

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IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship

The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Industrial Fellowship Programme was launched by Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India on the occasion of IGSTC’s 11th Foundation Day on 14th June 2021 to support young Indian researchers for industrial exposure in Germany.

💰The financial support will be limited to: | - The Fellowship amount is €1500 per month. | - Single round trip economy class airfare including visa fees and travel insurance: up to €1000. | - Health Insurance: As per actuals with a maximum limit of €100 per month.

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IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- Post Doctoral Industrial Fellowship

This programme is aimed at encouraging Postdoctoral researchers/fresh PhDs in S&T with appreciable track record and having aptitude for applied research and technology development.

💰The financial support will be limited to: | - The fellowship amount is €2500 per month. | - Single round trip economy class airfare including visa fees and travel insurance: up to €1000. | - Health Insurance: As per actuals with a maximum limit of €100/month.

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Incubation Scheme

Incubation Scheme aims to promote and support untapped creativity and to promote adoption of latest technologies in MSMEs that seek the validation of their ideas at the proof-of-concept level.

💰Up to maximum of ₹ 15,000,00 /-per idea shall be provided to HI for developing and nurturing the ideas. | - Up to ₹ 1,00,000,00 /- (max) shall be provided to HI for procurement and installation of relevant plant and machines including hardware and software etc. in BI for R&D activities and common facilities for incubatees of BI.

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India BPO Promotion Scheme

The scheme aims to create employment opportunities and promote investment in the IT/ITeS sector by establishing BPO/ITeS units in smaller cities. Through this scheme, financial support in the form of Viability Gap Funding is provided to eligible companies.

💰Financial support of up to 50% of expenditure [Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and/or Operational Expenditure (OPEX)] incurred on permissible items, with an upper ceiling of ₹1 lakh per BPO/ITeS seat. | - Special incentives (Additional within the upper cap of ₹1 Lakh/Seat) | - 5% incentive for employing 50% Women | - 2% incentive for employing 4% differently abled persons | - Up to 10% incentive for generating employment beyond the target | - 5% incentive for local entrepreneurs | - 5% incentive for setting up BPO at a location other than the State capital (only for IBPS) | - Training incentive for regular employees

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Indian Agricultural Research Institute - Scholarship

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Junior and Senior Scholarship shall be awarded to M.Sc. and Ph.D. students admitted under General Open Competition Scheme.

💰Benefits | The value of the M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholarship will be ₹ 7,560/- and ₹ 10,500/- per month, respectively. The scholarship shall be drawn in the extension period also where such extension beyond two/three years, respectively, has been granted. The scholarship will be inclusive of all fees and other charges of the teaching institution. In addition to the monthly amount of junior/senior scholarship a contingent grant of ₹ 6,000/- per academic year for M.Sc. students, and ₹ 10,000/- per academic year for Ph.D. students will be paid towards the cost of experimental material, books, the thesis and the study tours required for the study as recommended by the Chairperson/Professor concerned. | Scholarship to the In-service Candidates/ Departmental Students | As per ICAR norms, the In-service candidates joining M.Sc./Ph.D. course on study leave/ deputation who are in receipt of study allowance/ halting allowance/deputation allowance, etc. in addition to full leave salary, the scholarship amount will be adjusted so that they will get a maximum benefit of ₹ 3,000/- p.m. only in addition to full leave salary. This is in addition to the payment of the contingent grant. Those in-service candidates who are not in receipt of JRF/SRF and receiving a partial salary (half or leave without pay) will also be eligible to get an Institute Scholarship of ₹ 3,000/- p.m. provided they are employed by ICAR/SAU system, either nominated by ICAR or selected for admission by any university and who opt to join at a place other than the one where working and provided further that the third degree is not from the same institute.

🏥 Health & WellnessCentral

Indian Community Welfare Fund

A scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the welfare of Overseas Indians; assisting them in distress situations. ICWF has also been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian nationals from conflict zones, countries affected by natural disasters and other challenging situations.

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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme

A non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to Divyangjans aged 18 and above who belong to a poor family (BPL) in society.

💰A pension of Rs.300/- per month is provided to Divyangjan between 18-79 years. | - A pension of Rs.500/- per month will be provided to Divyangjan aged 80 years and above.

👩 Social welfare & EmpowermentCentral

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

A non-contributory pension scheme to provide social security to widows of poor family (BPL) of the society.

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Indirect Tax Internship Scheme In Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs (CBIC)

The "Indirect Tax Internship Scheme" by CBIC takes Law Students/ Graduates as Interns every year. The interns are expected to study case files, assist in legal research and drafting of petitions, brief the counsels and extend any other related legal/general assistance to officers/counsels.

💰Stipend | - The student interns will receive a stipend of ₹ 5,000/- per month for satisfactory conduct of the internship. | - The graduate interns will receive a stipend of ₹ 15,000/- per month for satisfactory conduct of the internship. | Certificate | - On satisfactory completion of the internship, a Certificate of Internship shall be awarded. | - Certificate of Internship would be given to only such law student interns who complete a minimum of one month and to such law graduates who complete a minimum three months period of internship. | - Interns not completing such a minimum period would not be awarded any certificate.