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 · Skills
The DESW Internship Scheme is for Indian youth aged 21 to 45. It provides an opportunity to gain experience in welfare and healthcare for Ex-Servicemen. Apply online; the official listing does not provide a closing date.
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 · Students
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Central · Sports
The Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme supports not-for-profit organizations with cash grants up to Rs. 5 lakhs...
Ministry Of Culture
Central · Urban Families
20 years
Ministry Of Housing & Urban Affairs
Central · Business
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
Central · Entrepreneurs
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Central · Entrepreneurs
Rs. 10,000 or 50% of the unit cost, whichever is less.
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Study aid · Assam
Higher Education Department
Study aid · Telangana
Minorities Welfare Department
Study aid · Gujarat
Education Department
Study aid · Tamil Nadu
The Chief Minister Merit Award is for students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in Tamil Nadu.
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
Research fellowship · Central
The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) is for faculty from TEQIP institutions in India.
Ministry of Education
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Research fellowship · Central
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Research fellowship · Central
Rs. 91,97,00,00,000
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.
