SchemeCentral GovernmentPension
A grant that may help destitute non-pensioner ex-servicemen up to the rank of Havildar or equivalent, and their widows.
- Benefit
- The page says the grant is Rs 4,000 per month (paid annually) for life, and that from 1…
- For
- Non-pensioner ex-servicemen of rank Havildar or equivalent and below, and their…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentFarmers
Subsidy to buy a mini tractor for self-help groups of Scheduled Castes and Neo-Buddhists.
- Benefit
- Mini tractor with accessories up to Rs 3.50 lakh. The SHG pays 10% and the government…
- For
- Self-help groups in Maharashtra where at least 80% of members are SC…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentSocial welfare
Financial help for family members of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe persons who faced caste-based violence.
- Benefit
- The page lists assistance from Rs 0.85 lakh to Rs 8.25 lakh, depending on the case.
- For
- Family members of SC or ST victims of registered atrocity cases may apply.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentSocial welfare
Money help for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe victims of caste-based atrocities.
- Benefit
- Rs 0.85 lakh to Rs 8.25 lakh, depending on the case, as stated on the page.
- For
- SC or ST victims of caste-based atrocities where the crime is registered under…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentStudents
Free hostel stay and meals for eligible students.
- Benefit
- Bedding, breakfast and two meals free, monthly maintenance allowance of Rs 500 to Rs 800…
- For
- Maharashtra students from Class 8 onwards with family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentStudentsApplications open
ICAR gives a monthly scholarship to students admitted to a bachelor's or master's degree in agriculture through the ICAR entrance exam.
- Benefit
- Rs 2,000 per month for a bachelor's degree and Rs 3,000 per month for a master's degree…
- For
- Students admitted through the All India Entrance Examination to an agricultural…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentSocial welfare
Money incentive for couples in an inter-caste marriage.
- Benefit
- Rs 50,000 by a joint draft in the names of the spouses, as stated on the page.
- For
- Couples where one spouse is SC, ST, VJ, NT or SBC and the marriage is outside…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentStudentsApplications open
UGC gives a monthly scholarship to students from the North Eastern Region who join a first undergraduate degree.
- Benefit
- Rs 8,000 per month for 10 months a year, for the length of the UG course. 10,000…
- For
- Students with a North Eastern State domicile, parental income below Rs 4.5 lakh…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentHealth
Cash help for pregnant women who deliver in a health facility, linked to an ASHA worker.
- Benefit
- Low Performing States: Rs 2,000 rural and Rs 1,400 urban. High Performing States: Rs…
- For
- Pregnant women delivering in government health centres, or BPL/SC/ST women in…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentSocial welfare
Money help for Scheduled Caste couples married in a collective wedding.
- Benefit
- Rs 25,000 to the couple. The organising NGO may get Rs 4,000 per couple.
- For
- SC (including Neo-Buddhist) couples living in Maharashtra, married at…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentFarmers
Help for poor landless farm labourers from Scheduled Castes and Neo-Buddhists.
- Benefit
- The page says the beneficiary is provided with a 100% government subsidy.
- For
- Landless farm labourers of SC or Neo-Buddhist communities below the poverty…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentJobs and skills
Registration with the state board for construction workers, which opens access to its welfare benefits.
- Benefit
- Registration fee is Rs 1 and yearly subscription Rs 1. Listed benefits include Rs…
- For
- Construction workers aged 18 to 60 who worked more than 90 days in the last 12…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentStudents
Scholarship for student players who take part or win in school, national or international competitions.
- Benefit
- School games: Rs 11,250, 8,950, 6,750 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Rs 3,750 for participation…
- For
- Student athletes competing at school, national or international level.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentStudents
Fee help for Scheduled Caste students below the poverty line in private unaided schools.
- Benefit
- Monthly amount for 10 months: Class 1 to 4 Rs 100, Class 5 to 7 Rs 150, Class 8 to 10 Rs…
- For
- Scheduled Caste students from BPL families studying in private unaided schools…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentFarmers
Free electricity for agricultural pumps up to 7.5 HP.
- Benefit
- Completely free electricity for agricultural pumps of up to 7.5 horsepower…
- For
- Agricultural customers of Mahavitaran with pumps up to 7.5 HP (the page says…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentSocial welfare
A central scheme that may help sanitation workers with safety, health insurance, training and a subsidy to start their own work.
- Benefit
- Components include profiling of workers, health insurance under AB PM-JAY, occupational…
- For
- Sewer and septic tank workers, waste pickers, identified manual scavengers…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentStudentsApplications open
Scheduled Tribe students admitted to notified premier institutes may get help with fees and other costs.
- Benefit
- Tuition and admission fee and other non-refundable charges up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year per…
- For
- ST students with family income up to Rs 6 lakh a year admitted on merit to…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentStudents
A scholarship to help meritorious students from low income families continue school from Class IX to XII.
- Benefit
- Rs 12,000 a year (Rs 1,000 a month) for up to four years, from Class IX to XII. About 1…
- For
- A Class VIII student in a Government, aided or local body school, whose…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentStudents
A scholarship for low income SC and some other candidates to study a Masters or PhD abroad.
- Benefit
- Financial assistance for Masters and PhD courses abroad. There are 125 fresh awards…
- For
- A candidate from an SC or other listed group, aged up to 35, with family income…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentStudentsApplications open
UGC gives scholarships on merit to students in the first year of their first full-time postgraduate degree.
- Benefit
- Rs 15,000 per month for 10 months a year, for two years. 10,000 scholarships are…
- For
- Students below 30 years admitted to the first year of a first regular PG degree…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeMaharashtra GovernmentSocial welfare
Free or low-cost stay in old age homes for senior citizens.
- Benefit
- Free stay, meals and first aid in government-run homes. NGO-run homes get a government…
- For
- Men aged 60 or more and women aged 55 or more, with priority to destitute…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentBusiness and loans
A working capital loan scheme for street vendors.
- Benefit
- Working capital loans in tranches: Rs 15,000, then Rs 25,000, then Rs 50,000.
- For
- Street vendors covered in Urban Local Body surveys may apply.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentHousing
A central scheme that may give a subsidy when a household installs rooftop solar on its home.
- Benefit
- Central assistance may be Rs 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and Rs 18,000 per kW…
- For
- Households with a residential electricity connection who install a grid…
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026
SchemeCentral GovernmentJobs and skills
A scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople. It offers training, tools and low-interest loans.
- Benefit
- Recognition certificate and ID card, basic training with Rs 500 per day stipend, Rs…
- For
- Artisans aged 18 or above working in one of 18 traditional trades.
- Last checked
- 24 Sept 2026