Social Welfare Government Schemes
1428 government schemes in the social welfare category, including 129 central schemes. Open any scheme for eligibility, benefits and how to apply.
Check which ones you are eligible for →"Immediate Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
The scheme "Immediate Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme" is introduced to extend financial assistance to the fishermen's families to compensate for the loss due to the missing breadwinner and to support them financially.
Burial and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme in Case of Death of Unregistered Laborer During Work at Construction Site
Launched in 2014, the "Funeral and Ex-gratia Payment Scheme for Unregistered Laborers" is a welfare scheme by the M.P. Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Government of Madhya Pradesh, providing funeral assistance and ex-gratia payments in case of death or permanent disability.
Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expense
The "Garuda Scheme for Funeral Expenses" aims to provide financial assistance for funeral expenses of a deceased Brahmin in their family, where the family has no other means to meet the same. This scheme covers Andhra Pradesh all 13 districts, to meet the funeral expenses of the deceased Brahmi.
Incentive For The Intra Caste Marriage within Scheduled Tribe Community
The scheme "Incentive for Intra Caste Marriage within the Scheduled Tribe Community" was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka. The scheme provides an incentive of ₹2,00,000/- to couples who are both from the Scheduled Tribe community but belong to different sub-caste.
Mukhyamantri Shramik Aujaar Sahayata Yojana
The Labor Department of Chhattisgarh launched this scheme on October 1, 2010, under the "Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board." Tool kits are distributed to construction workers on an annual basis as part of this initiative.
Self-Employment loan scheme for Minority Widows, Divorcees / Abandoned Women
The scheme aims to provide self-employment loans to women from minority communities. Financial assistance with a 20% subsidy is provided to widows, divorced women, and abandoned women from minority communities. The scheme is implemented by the KSMDFC.
Workers In Case Of His Partial Permanent Disablement-JKBOCWWB
The "Workers In Case of Partial Permanent Disablement" scheme by the JKBOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, Jammu & Kashmir, provides financial assistance to registered BOC workers in the event of their partial permanent disablement.
“Family Counseling" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry State Social Welfare Board
“Family Counseling" under the umbrella scheme "Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry State Social Welfare Board" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the residents of Puducherry are provided with counselling, rehabilitative and referral services.
"Fishing Ban Period Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
The scheme "Fishing Ban Period Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme" is introduced with the objective of assisting fishermen families who are deprived of income during natural calamities and fishing ban periods.
“Home for the Aged" under Grant-in-Aid to Pondicherry Society for the Care of the Aged (PONCARE)
Through the scheme “Home for the Aged", the senior citizens are provided with stay at subsidiary rates, food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), routine health check up by doctors thrice in a week, providing news papers and television for entertainment.
"Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
The scheme "Immediate Death Relief Assistance" is introduced with the objective of extending financial assistance to the fishermen's families to compensate for the loss due to the sudden demise of the breadwinner and to support them financially to run their family.
"Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)" Component of the "Development of Handicrafts" Scheme
"Monthly Grant To Old Crafts Persons (Pension)” by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide pensions to artisans in their old age, recognizing their contribution to traditional crafts. Eligible craftspersons receive a monthly grant of ₹2,000/-.
"Outstanding SC/ST Entrepreneur" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
"Outstanding SC/ST Entrepreneur" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” is a scheme by the Industries and Commerce Dept, UT of Puducherry, formulated to award the best SC/ST entrepreneurs.
“RAKSHAK PURASKARS’’ Award
The awards are conferred to the individuals who have shown exceptional courage, especially in adverse circumstances in coming to aid, protecting or helping beyond the call of duty and assisting in dealing with the victims of any type of violence, attack or harassment against women and girls.
100% State Government Divyangjan Term Loan Yojana
The scheme provides provide financial support to native residents of Gujarat who have a disability of 40% or more. The eligible individuals can avail of a term loan ranging from ₹50,000/- to ₹1,00,000/- at a concessional interest rate of 6% per annum for a repayment period of five years.
6 Varsh Se Adhik Aayu Ke Bahuviklang Aur Mansik Roop Se Aviksit Nisaktjan Ke Liye Sahayata Anudan Yojana
The objective of the scheme is M.P. To assist multiple handicapped and mentally underdeveloped persons above the age of six years who are unable to earn a living.
60% and above Disability Allowances
"60% and Disability Allowance" is a pension scheme by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Govt of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to differently-abled persons with a disability of 60% and above.
Aahar Anudan Yojana
The scheme "Aahar Anudan Yojana" provides monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to students, girls, and women from backward tribes like Baiga, Bharia, and Saharia. The scheme aims to combat malnutrition among special tribal families by ensuring access to nutritious food through financial assistance.
Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
The Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana (AABY) is a social security scheme for rural landless households implemented by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. The scheme provides insurance coverage to the head of the household or an earning member of the family in the age group of 18 to 59.
Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana (Maharashtra)
The "Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana" scheme is implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. This Centrally Sponsored Scheme is aimed at providing insurance and scholarship benefits to landless labourers in rural areas, aged 18 to 59 years.
Aapki Beti Hamari Beti
The scheme “Aapki Beti Hamari Beti” was launched by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Haryana on 24th August 2015.
AASRA Scheme
The scheme “AASRA Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu & Kashmir in 2015 to provide Social Security cover to widows, Destitute, Below Poverty Line families and Breadwinners of such families whose annual income is less than ₹75000/-.
Aastha Yojana
The scheme aims to provide BPL-equivalent benefits to families with two or more specially-abled members. Under this scheme, eligible families receive free medical treatment, ration supplies, and other welfare benefits.
Aawaas Sahayata
Launched in 2016, the "Aawaas Sahayata" scheme by the Department of Tribal Affairs, Madhya Pradesh, The scheme provides housing assistance to tribal students pursuing higher education outside their hometowns where hostels are unavailable.
Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance To Destitute Widows
The scheme “Abhayakiranam Scheme-Financial Assistance to Destitute Widows” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala to provide a safe and better living environment to destitute and homeless widows.
Accident Medical Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
The "Accident Medical Assistance" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department. The Board may sanction an amount of ₹1,500/- per month to the Construction Worker who has met an accident and sustained fracture.
Accident Relief Scheme
The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household BPL on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female).
Accidental Benefit
The "Accidental Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance to the beneficiary in case of hospitalization and disability due to an accident.
Accidental Death Assistance for the Construction Workers
"Accidental Death Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Dept., Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the members in case the death is due to an accident.
Accidental Death Assistance Scheme (GBOCWWB)
Assistance shall be provided to the legal heirs of deceased construction workers, whether registered or unregistered with the Board, in the event of accidental death or permanent disability occurring during ongoing work at the construction site.
Accidental Death Assistance Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the family members of workers (Shramyogis) in the event of their death due to an accident during their course of employment. This assistance aims to help the worker's family cope with the sudden calamity.
Accidental Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
This scheme extends financial assistance of ₹2,25,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the deceased Construction Worker, apart from the ₹2,00,000/- extended through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The amount is credited through DBT into the bank account of the nominee/dependent.
Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having Children
The scheme provides an additional pension to 100% disabled ex-servicemen who were members of the Armed Forces & have been released from service due to 100% disability or permanent incapacity to work, provided the disability or incapacity is attributable to service.
Additional Pension to 100% Disabled Ex-Serviceman having No Child
The scheme provides an additional amount of ₹100/- p.m., in addition to pension amount, to 100% disabled ex-servicemen who were members of Armed Forces & have been released from service due to 100% disability/permanent incapacity to work, provided disability or incapacity is attributable to service.
Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children
The scheme is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, an additional amount, in addition to the pension, is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle.
Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child
Under the scheme, an additional amount of ₹100/- per month, in addition to the pension amount, is provided to the widow of an ex-serviceman who dies while in service but not in any battle.
Advance For Purchase Or Construction Of House (APB&OCWWB)
The scheme “Advance for Purchase or Construction of House” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for the registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).
Advance for Purchase or Construction of House (GBOCWWB)
"Advance for Purchase or Construction of House" is a Welfare Scheme by the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Dept of Labour and Employment, Goa. The worker registered with the Board is sanctioned financial assistance of upto ₹50,000 for the purchase/construction of a house.
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially-Abled Student (Diploma)
Saksham is a Scholarship Scheme by the Ministry of Education, implemented by AICTE, aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially-abled children to pursue technical education. This is an attempt to give every young specially-abled student the opportunity to study further.
All Goa Classical Dance Competition
The scheme "All Goa Classical Dance Competition" is open for Bharatnatyam and Kathak disciplines. Only solo dance will be considered for the competition. Costumes and accompanists are to be arranged by the participants at their own cost. Open to local students between 12 to 20 years of age.
Allowance for 100% Blind
The scheme “Allowance for 100% Blind" aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to the blind persons of Tripura aged 10 years and above having 100% blindness. The application should be submitted to the nearest Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).
Allowance To Dwarf
The government of Haryana introduce a scheme for social empowerment to the Dwarfs on 01.11.2014.
Allowance To Eunuchs Scheme
The scheme “Allowance to Eunuchs Scheme” was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana on 1st June 2006. Under the scheme, the state government provides financial assistance to eunuchs who are living in various parts of the State.
Alpsankhyak Muslim Parityaqta/Talaqshuda Mahila Sahayata Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to strengthen the economic condition of minority Muslim abandoned/divorced women and make them self-dependent by providing financial assistance of ₹25,000/-.
Alpshankhyak Vikas Nidhi
The scheme establishes a ₹4 crore fund to support marginalized minorities in Uttarakhand, targeting gaps in existing central/state welfare programs through district-level initiatives.
Ambedkar DBT Voucher Scheme
The scheme aims to support students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS categories by providing financial aid for accommodation. The students receive ₹2,000/- per month for up to 10 months per academic year.
Amma Two Wheeler Scheme for Working Women
The Amma Two-wheeler is a scheme that will empower working women in Tamil Nadu State.
Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I
"Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance to the orphan girls for their marriage. The bride should be 18 years or older during her marriage.
Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-II
"Annai Teresa Ninaivu Marriage Assistance Scheme for Orphan Girls-I" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance to the orphan girls for their marriage. The bride should be 18 years or older during her marriage.
Annapurna Yojana
The scheme “Annapurna Yojana” implemented by the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal aims to provide assured monthly financial assistance to eligible women residing in the state for their empowerment and socio-economic upliftment. Under the scheme, el
Annath Pension Yojana (JBOCWWB)
"Annath Pension Yojana (JBOCWWB)" is a scheme by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Govt of Jharkhand. In case of the death of the pensioner, the pension will be payable at the rate of the family pension and will be evenly divided among orphans below 18 years of age.
Antarjatiye Vivah Protsahan Anudan Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to end the caste system in the state and encourage inter-caste marriages by providing financial assistance to couples. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive a one-time grant of ₹1,00,000/-. This scheme is fully funded by the Government of Bihar.
Antayoshti Sahayata Yojana
"Antayoshti Sahayata Yojana" is a scheme by the Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development Govt of Jharkhand. The scheme provides ₹ 10,000/- for the last rites in the case of the death of the registered beneficiary. Only the residents/domicile of the state of Jharkhand can apply.
Antheyesthi Anudan Yojana
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹5,000/- to NGOs for performing the last rites of any unclaimed or destitute person of any age/caste/class, who has died either naturally or due to an accident within Rajasthan or outside the state, provided that the cremation is conducted in Rajasthan.
Antim Sanskar Yojana
This scheme "Antim Sanskar Yojana" started by the Labor department of Madhya Pradesh to provide the financial assistance in the case of death.
Antya Sanskar Sahay Yojana
"Antya Sanskar Sahay Yojana" by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa provides grants of financial assistance for the performance of funeral and religious ceremonies of Scheduled Tribe (ST) families.
Antyeshthi Sahay Yojana
The scheme aims to support the families of deceased senior citizens who were beneficiaries of old-age assistance. Upon the death of such a senior citizen, a one-time financial aid is provided to the legal heir to help cover funeral and related expenses.
Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas
The Scheme "Anya Pichhda Varg Kalyan Chhatravaas" under the BC & EBC Welfare Department, Bihar. under this scheme, provied ₹1,000/- per month hostel grant is provided for each student and 15 kg of free food grains per month (9 kg rice + 6 kg wheat).
ARAVANAIPPU
"ARAVANAIPPU", a scheme by the Dept of Women and Child Development, Govt of Puducherry aims to improve the status of the girl child and provide nutritious food; financial assistance of ₹1200 is offered to lactating mothers. The girl child of the applicant should be born after 1-4-2005.
Aravanaippu Illam
The scheme “Aravanaippu Illam" was launched by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry. The objective of this scheme is to take care of persons who are lacking basic needs & proper care in society, and to maintain them in a safe living condition.
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