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2,357 schemes, Central and State

A plain-English handbook to the government schemes of India

The handbook, in brief

Government Schemes of India, Explained in Plain English

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.

Two ways into the handbook

Start from the person who needs the help, or from the help that is needed. Each list keeps itself up to date.

Where to apply

The full guide

Most schemes are applied for in one of a few places. See what each is for and what to take with you.

Central schemes, open in every State

All Central schemes

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 · Education

AICTE-Professional Development Scheme

The AICTE-Professional Development Scheme supports regular faculty of AICTE approved institutes to present research papers at international conferences.

Ministry of Education

Study aid open now

All study aid

Research fellowships

All fellowships

Work it out before you apply

All checkers and calculators

Plain questions, a clear answer and the reason for it, from the official rules.

How this handbook is made

  1. From the official record

    Every page starts from the government order, the scheme guidelines or the official listing. We do not copy other websites.

  2. Checked, and dated

    Figures and dates are matched against the source. A page that a person has verified shows the date it was verified.

  3. Applying is free

    We never take applications or fees. You apply yourself, on the official portal or at the office, and it costs nothing.