A plain-English handbook to the government schemes of India
The handbook, in brief
Who can apply, what you get, the papers to keep ready and where to apply, for the schemes of the Central government and of the States and Union Territories, one scheme to a page.
Lead entry · Central · Science
The India BPO Promotion Scheme is for companies wanting to set up BPO/ITeS units. It offers financial support of up to Rs. 1 lakh per seat. Apply online through the Software Technology Parks of India portal. The official listing gives...
Start from the person who needs the help, or from the help that is needed. Each list keeps itself up to date.
Most schemes are applied for in one of a few places. See what each is for and what to take with you.
Schemes of the Central government can be applied for wherever you live; most are applied for online, at a bank or at a Common Service Centre.
Central · Business
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Central · Business
The Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments scheme is for individual owners or promoters of B&Bs.
Ministry Of Tourism
Central · Artisans
Ministry Of Textiles
Central · Students
The INAE Travel Grant Scheme is for engineering students from IITs, NITs, and other approved colleges.
Ministry of Education
Central · Education
Ministry of Education
Central · Agriculture
Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers
Study aid · Central
Covers the full duration of the degree program
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Study aid · Gujarat
Labour and Employment Department
Study aid · Gujarat
The Gujarat Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme supports Scheduled Tribe students from Classes 1 to 10.
Tribal Development Department
Study aid · Odisha
The Green Passage Scheme in Odisha is for children without parents or those who lost parents during COVID-19.
Higher Education Department
Research fellowship · Central
Two years, extendable in exceptional cases
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Plain questions, a clear answer and the reason for it, from the official rules.
Every page starts from the government order, the scheme guidelines or the official listing. We do not copy other websites.
Figures and dates are matched against the source. A page that a person has verified shows the date it was verified.
We never take applications or fees. You apply yourself, on the official portal or at the office, and it costs nothing.
