Utility & Sanitation Government Schemes
58 government schemes in the utility & sanitation category, including 19 central schemes. Open any scheme for eligibility, benefits and how to apply.
Check which ones you are eligible for →100% Penalty Mafi Yojana
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell who have pending installment dues by offering a complete waiver of penalty amounts. It benefits tenants and property allottees by waiving 100% penalties on arrears if paid by 31st March.
Atal Bhujal Yojana
The scheme aims to improve the management of groundwater resources in water-stressed areas. It provides institutional strengthening and financial incentives to Gram Panchayats and local communities for sustainable groundwater management and water-efficient practices.
Atal Graha Jyoti Yojana
The scheme provides subsidized electricity bills to domestic consumers with monthly consumption up to 150 units, promoting energy conservation and reducing electricity costs for eligible beneficiaries.
Atal Kisan Jyoti Yojana
The scheme aims to provide affordable electricity to farmers in Madhya Pradesh by offering power supply at concessional rates.
Atal Mission For Rejuvenation And Urban Transformation
Providing basic services (e.g. water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and building amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged is a national priority.
Atal Shresth Shahar Yojna
The scheme aims to reward and incentivize the best performing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Himachal Pradesh (Municipal Council/Nagar Panchyat) on the indicators of sanitations/cleanliness, increase utilization, public infrastructure and official work.
Bal Sakha Yojana
Under this scheme, all babies born to BPL mothers in the State (approximately 3,00,000 births per annum) will be covered for neonatal care by partnering pediatricians, including care in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (level 2 ) at no cost to the beneficiary.
Burial Ground-Provision of Burial Grounds and Pathway to Burial Grounds
The scheme aims to support Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities by providing burial grounds and pathways in areas where such facilities are not available.
Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme
Chief Minister’s Solar Rooftop Capital Incentive Scheme is a capital subsidy scheme by the Tamil Nadu Government. In this scheme, a capital subsidy of ₹ 20,000 per kilowatt is provided for grid-connected domestic solar PV systems in addition to the 30% subsidy scheme* of the MNRE.
Deendayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana
The scheme aims to strengthen the rural power infrastructure by implementing feeder separation, metering, distribution system strengthening, and rural electrification works.
District Innovation And Challenge Fund
The objectives of the "District Innovation and Challenge Fund (DICF)" are to Instill a sense of competitiveness amongst the Deputy Commissioners for developmental interventions, and to bring innovation in the design, planning, and implementation of critical infrastructure.
Free Electricity Supply Scheme
The scheme aims to provide free electricity supply to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers of Madhya Pradesh who have agricultural pumps up to 5 horsepower and landholding up to 1 hectare.
Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan)
GOBARdhan Scheme was launched in April 2018 as a part of the Solid and Liquid Waste Management component under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) to positively impact village cleanliness and generate wealth and energy from cattle and organic waste. The main focus of GOBARDHAN is to keep villages clean.
Generator Subsidy
The scheme "Generator Subsidy" is introduced with the objective of assisting all new and existing Micro, Small, and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises through a subsidy of 25% on the cost of the generator purchased (up to 320 KVA capacity), subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000.
Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme: Subsidy on Electricity Duty
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the development of the logistics and warehousing industry in the State. This component offers a 100% annual reimbursement of electricity duty, up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000/-, to eligible Cold Chain Units.
Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses
“Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to motivate the Scheduled Caste people to keep their houses neat and tidy. Incentives are in the form of household articles worth ₹500/-.
Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence
“Grant-in-Aid to Non-governmental Organisations Running Residential Homes for the Children, Aged, and Vulnerable Persons Under Social Defence" was launched by Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry. NGOs are paid ₹ 500/- per month per inmates, in two equal installments, for 12 months.
GST Exemption Certificate Scheme
"GST Exemption Certificate Scheme" has been introduced by the Dept. of Heavy Industries, for issuing certificates to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) having a disability percentage equal to or greater than 40%. The scheme provides GSC Concession to orthopedically disabled persons on purchase of car.
Hand Pump Yojana
The scheme aims to provide reliable and accessible drinking water facilities to farmers and villagers through the installation of hand pumps.
Himachal Pradesh Maharishi Valmiki Sampoorn Swachata Puraskar (state Sanitation Reward Scheme)
The Maharishi Valmiki Sampoorn Swachata Puruskar (MVSSP) is a scheme under the Swachh Bharat Mission (G), Rural Development Department, H.P Government to identify and recognize the cleanest Gram Panchayat at various levels, including block, district, division, and state.
Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands
"Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands" aims to reduce power consumption through demand side management and promote green energy adoption. The scheme offers monetary incentives to consumers who achieve at least 30% energy savings.
Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Central Smart Surveillance Unit (CSSU)
The component aims to establish a Central Smart Surveillance Unit for continuous remote supervision of all Central Government-funded Grant-in-aid institutions and Training and Coaching centres using Closed-Circuit Television cameras and electronic devices.
Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission, is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal Yojana) - Uttarakhand
The scheme aims to provide every rural household in Uttarakhand with safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections, ensuring the supply of 55 litres of potable water per person per day.
Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY)
"Kisan Suryoday Yojana (KSY)" is a Gujarat government initiative launched in 2020-2021 to provide daytime electricity for agricultural activities, utilizing solar and non-conventional energy.
Kutirjyoti Yojana Gujarat
The scheme aims to provide free household electricity connections to Scheduled Tribe families in tribal areas.
Loan based Scheme for Pay and Use Community Toilets
The “Pay and Use” Community Toilets Scheme under Swachhta Udyami Yojana by NSKFDC offers concessional loans to Safai Karamcharis and their dependents for setting up public toilet units, promoting sanitation, livelihood, and dignity.
Loan Based Schemes For Safai Karamchari - General Term Loan (GTL)
A general term loan scheme by the Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment for Safai Karamchari, Manual Scavengers, and their dependants aged 18 years and above.
Loan Based Schemes For Safai Karamchari - Sanitary Marts Scheme
A sanitary mart is a one-stop-shop for all things for sanitation and hygiene. It is a shopping place where the sanitary needs of the common man could be met. It serves both as a shop and as a service centre.
Loan Based Schemes For Safai Karamchari - Swachhta Udyami Yojana – Swachhta Se Sampannta Ki Aur
The scheme aims to ensure mechanised cleaning and provide related safe and sustainable livelihood opportunities to Safai Karamcharis and liberated Manual Scavengers. The Financial assistance is provided for the procurement and operation of sanitation-related equipment and vehicles for the target.
Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy
The scheme "Low Tension Power Tariff (LTPT) Subsidy" is introduced to assist MSME enterprises in reducing their electricity costs. A subsidy of 20% is given for 36 months from the date of commencement of production or from the date of obtaining power connection, whichever is later.
Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojana
The objective of launching the Mukhya Mantri Grihini Suvidha Yojna was to provide free gas connections to those families who were not covered under the Centre's Ujjwala scheme.
Mukhyamantri Bijli Bill Bakaya Maaf Samadhan Scheme
The scheme aims to provide relief in payment of outstanding electricity bills to the registered workers, construction workers, and BPL consumers under the "Mukhyamantri Mazdoor Kalyan (Sambal) Yojana".
Mukhyamantri Gramin Peyjal Nishchay Yojana
The scheme aims to provide pure drinking water through pipelines to every rural household in Bihar. This initiative started in 2016 with a focus on community involvement, local governance, and sustainable water management.
Mukhyamantri Krishak Mitra Yojana
The scheme aims to create necessary infrastructure by the distribution company for providing permanent pump connections to farmers or groups of farmers.
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) - "Emergency Response Sanitation Unit (ERSU) Formation and Functionalisation"
The scheme aims to establish professional, well-trained, motivated and adequately equipped workforce for maintenance and management of sewers and septic tanks, addressing the critical need to eliminate fatalities resulting from workers entering sewers and septic tanks without proper safety measures.
One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme
"One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme" aims to recover outstanding electricity dues from defaulting consumers by offering a waiver of delayed payment charges. Beneficiaries can pay only the principal amount in a lump sum, applicable to consumers with arrears up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008.
Own Transformer Scheme
The scheme aims to provide permanent irrigation pump connections to farmers quickly by allowing them to install their own transformers.
PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)
The scheme aims to improve the socio-economic status of PVTGs by saturating families and habitations with basic facilities and services. It provides 11 critical infrastructure and welfare interventions, including housing, water, electricity, and connectivity.
Power Subsidy Scheme
Launched in 2018, the objective and the scope of the "Power Subsidy Scheme" of the Dept of IT, Govt of Goa, is to provide Power Subsidy to the eligible Information Technology Units in the State of Goa. All the New and Existing Units having their operations in Goa are eligible for this scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) Scheme was launched on 25th June 2015 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to provide all-weather pucca houses to all eligible urban households across the nation with the vision of ‘Housing for All’.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
The scheme is to provide maternity benefits to women belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of society. For first child the maternity benefit of ₹5,000 is provided in two instalments under PMMVY and second child, it is ₹6,000 is to be provided subject to second child is girl.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
A scheme by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for Providing free LPG connections to women belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh / Direct Benefits Transfer For LPG
PAHAL (DBTL) has been introduced to curb the diversion of subsidized LPG. Under the scheme, Consumers will pay the market price for the domestic cylinder and the subsidy will be transferred directly to their bank account
Safai Karmakar Hetu Aavashyak Upakaran Sahayata Yojana
Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "Safai Karmakar Hetu Aavashyak Upakaran Sahayata Yojana" for unorganized worker on 02 September 2015.
Sagar Khedu Sarvangi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to improve power infrastructure in coastal taluks by addressing corrosion issues, ensuring adequate voltage, and continuous electricity supply. Benefits include reduction in motor burnout, prevention of industrial losses, and providing new agricultural electricity connections.
Saral Bijli Bill Scheme
The scheme offers free domestic connections and a fixed monthly charge to ensure easy electricity access for eligible beneficiaries.
Sardar Krushi Jyoti Yojana
The scheme improves power supply for farmers by replacing old wires and equipment and upgrading agricultural feeders for uninterrupted service, which is crucial for irrigation.
Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP): Electrification of Wells of Scheduled Caste Farmers
The scheme aims to provide agricultural electricity connections on a priority basis to Scheduled Caste farmers. Benefits include electrification of wells and free domestic electricity connections for Scheduled Caste farmers and beneficiaries across Gujarat.
Solar Power Subsidy Scheme
Launched in 2018, the "Solar Power Subsidy Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Solar Power Subsidy to the eligible Information Technology Units in Goa.
Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen PHASE I
The scheme aims to eliminate open defecation and improve rural sanitation by supporting toilet construction and promoting usage among poor and marginalized rural households.
Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0
A sanitation scheme for the construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) for urban households.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen - Waste Management) - Uttarakhand
The scheme aims to promote sustainable solid and liquid waste management in rural Uttarakhand by providing necessary infrastructure and facilities to ensure cleaner villages, improved sanitation, and better public health.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II
A sanitation scheme for Visual cleanliness through Open Defecation Free (ODF) sustainability and effective management of solid and liquid waste in villages.
Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana (SJMMSVY)
A flagship initiative by the Gujarat government launched in 2009-10 to enhance city-level infrastructure, focusing on water supply, underground drainage, and renewable energy for sustainable urban development.
Water Connection for ₹100 to BPL/Poor Families Residing in Urban Areas of Uttarakhand
The scheme aims to provide affordable and accessible drinking water connections to BPL and economically weaker families residing in urban areas of Uttarakhand, ensuring equitable access to safe water for eligible households.
World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme (For Semi-Urban Areas)
The scheme aims to provide affordable and reliable domestic drinking water connections to eligible households in selected semi-urban areas of Uttarakhand, ensuring improved access to safe and adequate drinking water.
Zupda Vijlikaran Yojana
Under this scheme, free household electricity connections are given to the BPL /Lower income group households across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are utility & sanitation government schemes?
Utility & Sanitation schemes are government welfare programmes that provide benefits, subsidies or financial assistance related to utility & sanitation. India currently has 58 such central and state schemes listed.
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