Browse state and central schemes available here. Includes central schemes applicable nationwide plus state-specific programmes, each with official application links.
The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes located in far-flung areas of North East India, by addressing deficiencies in water, electricity, and internet.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
The Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana (AABY) is a social security scheme for rural landless households implemented by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. The scheme provides insurance coverage to the head of the household or an earning member of the family in the age group of 18 to 59.
AB PM-JAY is a health insurance scheme for low-income families in rural and urban areas. The scheme aims to provide affordable healthcare facilities to the Poor. It is the largest health assurance scheme in the world which aims at providing a health cover of ₹5,00,000/- per family per year.
The scheme “Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY)” was introduced by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on a pilot basis for a period of 2 years w.e.f. 01.07.2018 for providing relief to the Insured Persons (IPs) who have become unemployed.
A welfare scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare was launched in 2002. AC&ABC aims at agricultural development, supplementing the efforts of public extension by providing extension and other services to farmers either on a payment basis or free of cost as per the business model.
The "Accidental Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the beneficiary in case of hospitalization and disability due to an accident.
Extension Division endeavours towards successful implementation of Agricultural Extension activities. Through its various programmes, schemes and activities, Extension Division helps farmers to get information regarding scientific research and new knowledge in agricultural practices.
The West Bengal Government had announced a pilot project to provide financial assistance to marginal farmers of the State so that they can have their own storehouses and vending carts. A subsidy varying between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 25,000 will be provided for the warehouses.
The scheme provides financial assistance of a maximum of ₹ 1,00,000 from the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) for the procurement of modified scooters, crutches and wheelchairs for Ex-Servicemen who are disabled after their retirement from service with a disability of 50% or more.
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry was launched in 2016-17 to promote plantation on farmlands along with agricultural crops. The scheme aims to increase farm income, expand tree cover and promote better carbon sequestration for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Akanksha Housing Scheme was launched by the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal on 28/02/2014 to provide housing to the serving State Government employees.
The “ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)” is a fellowship scheme initiated by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under ASEAN-India Science & Technology Development Fund to support young talented researchers/scientists of ASEAN member countries.
A Travel Grant Scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), for the students from AICTE approved Engineering College/institutions. The scheme aims at enhancing the quality of engineering education in the country.
AICTE-SPICES scheme provides financial support to institutions for developing students' clubs for the well-rounded development of students by promoting their interests, creativity, and ethics. This club should serve as a model for other clubs in the institution and also those in other institutions.
A scholarship scheme by the Student Development Cell (StDC) of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to provide encouragement and support to orphans, wards of parents who died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces, and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed).
“Assistance to Individual Handloom Weaver" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, implemented by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to provide one-time financial assistance to the individual Handloom weavers.
Through Idea Lab Scheme, AICTE will be setting up Idea Labs in AICTE approved institutions to encourage students for application of science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) fundamentals towards enhanced hands-on experience, learning by doing and even product visualization.
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD intends to recognize efforts being made by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with ‘equality and fairness’ in all spheres of their lives.
The revitalized and farmers’ income enhancing centric sub-scheme Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) of Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) is meant for holistic development of agricultural value chain critically focusing each linkage of post-harvest value chain.
Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and building amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged is a national priority.
Margdarshan Initiative has been introduced by All India Council for Technical Education in 2018 for facilitating the technical institutes in order to improve the quality of technical education as a whole through accreditation by providing access to the facilities available in host institute.
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
AICTE-Short Term Training Program (STTP) intends to conduct faculty training through financial assistance from AICTE to enable faculty members in the field of technical education.
The scheme “Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Guaranteed monthly pension from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 after age 60
AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to promote the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language.
Under the scheme, assistance would be provided to the training institutions under the Ministry of MSME for creation, strengthening and expansion of infrastructure, including setting-up of new branches and centres.
Training programs for Physical Education Trainers/Sport-Games Teachers/Director of Sports, aims to support institution in conducting trainings to develop the skill of the participants to involve the masses in traditional sports/games and fun games for physical activity through recreation.
The Ministry of Textiles introduced the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). This scheme aims to facilitate investment, employment, productivity, quality and import and export substitution in the textile industry.
AICTE- Technical University Joint Training Programs for Librarians, aims to provide financial assistance in conducting training to librarians to prepare them for being successful and effective in a knowledge society.
The "Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs" scheme aims to involve the voluntary sector in improving the educational and socio-economic conditions of the target group i.e. OBCs to upgrade skills to enable them to start income-generating activities on their own.
“Assistance to Viable and Potentially Viable PWCS" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial assistance to the societies who will fulfill the criteria of viability.
The scheme aims to improve the quality of life of Senior Citizens, particularly those who are indigent, by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities. The scheme provides financial assistance for projects such as maintenance of Senior Citizen Homes.
A welfare scheme by the Department of Military Affairs, MoD under which rigorous military training will be imparted to the youth aged between 17.5 to 23 years and meeting other educational, physical, and medical criteria, who are aspirational to be a part of the armed forces.
World's largest health insurance. ₹5 lakh annual cover per family for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation at empanelled hospitals.
The scheme is intended for providing Financial Grant for conducting a Study Tour of ATAL TUNNEL by Students / faculty of AICTE approved Institutions in the field of technical education.
"Banglar Awaas Yojana (BAY)" provides financial assistance to houseless households and those living in kutcha or dilapidated houses, helping them build pucca houses with essential amenities. The scheme offers financial assistance with additional support for toilets and unskilled workdays.
National campaign for the survival, protection and education of the girl child, linked with girl-child savings and education support
The Buti Foundation Award, established in 2007 by the Buti Foundation, New Delhi, is a biennial award recognizing innovative and outstanding research in the field of Plasma Science & Technology. The award aims to honor a Scientist/Engineer under the age of 45 years for their significant contribution
Under the Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme.
The “Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG)” is a flagship scheme of BIRAC which recognizes and invests in innovative ideas in the biotech sector. BIG scheme supports individual entrepreneurs/ start-ups from ideation to Proof of Concept.
Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme, a special scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, the government of India aims to enhance the participation of women scientists in India towards research in Biotechnology.
“Interest Subsidy on Term Loan (IS)” incentives under “Banglashree for MSMEs” scheme implemented by the MSMEs Dept., Government of West Bengal, aims to provide Interest Subsidy on annual interest liability on the Term Loan borrowed from a Commercial Bank to an eligible micro or small enterprise.
“Subsidy for Patent Registration (PRS)” incentives under “Banglashree for MSMEs” scheme implemented by the MSMEs Dept., Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement of expenditure incurred for obtaining Patent Registration.
“Power Subsidy (PS)” incentives under “Banglashree for MSMEs” scheme implemented by the MSMEs Dept., Government of West Bengal, aims to provide power subsidy on the electricity consumed for the manufacturing activity to an eligible micro or small enterprise.
“Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS)” incentives under “Banglashree for MSMEs” scheme implemented by the MSMEs Dept., Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement of the expenditure incurred for obtaining certification from approved Institutions/ Research Laboratories.
“Subsidy for State Goods and Services Tax (SGST)” incentives under “Banglashree for MSMEs” scheme implemented by the MSMEs Dept., Government of West Bengal, aims to provide refunds for net SGST paid to the Government of West Bengal.