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 · Kerala · Children
The KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme is for retired outstanding scientists in Kerala. It provides a monthly fellowship of Rs. 31,000 for up to 3 years and an annual grant of Rs. 1,00,000. The official listing gives no last date, so...
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 · Banking
The Jute Raw Material Bank Scheme is for bonafide Indian agencies involved in jute production.
Ministry Of Textiles
Central · Artisans
The Jute Diversification Scheme is for self-employed artisans, spinners, and weavers in India.
Ministry Of Textiles
Central · Artisans
Ministry Of Textiles
Central · Social welfare
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Central · Women
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Central · Rural Families
Jal Jeevan Mission provides safe drinking water through household tap connections to families in rural India.
Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Study aid · Odisha
Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department
Study aid · Odisha
School and Mass Education Department
Study aid · Central
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Study aid · Central
12,000 annually
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Research fellowship · Kerala
Science and Technology Department
Research fellowship · Gujarat
Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry of Education
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry of Education
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.
