Government Schemes in Delhi
Explore 47 state government schemes for Delhi, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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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.
Bus Traveling Facility For Visually Impaired/Bus Concession
The scheme “Bus Traveling Facility for Visually Impaired/Bus Concession” was started by Delhi Social Welfare Department for persons with disabilities. Under the scheme, Delhi Transport Corporation provides facility of free traveling in DTC Buses to the persons with vision impairment.
Composite Loan Scheme
"Composite Loan Scheme" aims to provide need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and PwDs to help them pursue various income-generating activities. The scheme encourages self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Delhi Arogya Kosh
"Delhi Arogya Kosh” (DAK) provides Financial assistance to needy eligible patients for treatment of any illness/treatment/intervention required by the patient undergoing treatment in a Government Hospital run by Delhi Government or Central Government or Autonomous Hospital under the State Government
Delhi Arogya Nidhi
Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN) is a scheme to provide financial assistance upto ₹1.5 lacs to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for the treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.
Delhi Pension Scheme To Women In Distress (Widow Pension)
Delhi Pension Scheme to Women in Distress is a welfare scheme to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows, divorced, separated, abandoned, deserted or destitute women in the age group of 18 years of lifelong who do not have adequate means of subsistence and are poor & needy.
Dilli Swarojgar Yojna
"Dilli Swarojgar Yojna" provides loans up to ₹5,00,000/- at 6% interest for income-generating activities. The scheme targets individuals from SC, ST, OBC, and Minority communities. The loans are disbursed for activities such as vegetable/fruit/flower shops, dairy products, tailoring shops, etc.
Disability Pension for the Construction Workers
The "Disability Pension for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides monthly disability pension of ₹3000/- to the permanently disabled member due to paralysis, leprosy, T.B and accidents.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Award To SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students
Objective of the Scheme to recognise and reward meritorious SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing graduation in recognised institutions.
Education Assistance for the Construction Workers
The "Education Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides scholarship to the childrens of the construction worker of the board.
Education Loan Scheme - Delhi
"Education Loan Scheme" provides financial assistance to the SC/ST/OBC/PwD students for pursuing professional and technical education in India and abroad, with loan limits of ₹7,50,000/- and ₹15,00,000/- respectively. Delhi residents with an annual family income below ₹5,00,000/- are eligible.
Ex-gratia Payment for the Construction Workers
The "Ex-gratia Payment for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board that provides an ex-gratia amount of ₹1,00,000/- in case of permanent disability.
Family Pension (DBOCWWB)
The scheme "Family Pension" was launched by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. In this scheme, upon the death of the pensioner, the surviving spouse is provided 50% of the pension amount or ₹1500/-, whichever is higher.
Financial Assistance for Marriage for the Construction Workers
The "Financial Assistance for Marriage for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for marriage of self and for upto 2 children.
Financial Assistance for Miscarriage for the Construction Workers
"Financial Assistance for Miscarriage for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides an amount of ₹3,000/- as financial assistance in case of miscarriage.
Financial Assistance For Purchase Of Stationery To SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students
Welfare scheme of Department For The Welfare Of SC/ST/OBC’s/Minorities to provide help for purchase of stationery to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities Students of 1st to 12th class studying Govt. of India/GNCT of Delhi/Aided Recognized schools.
Financial Assistance For The Marriage Of Daughters Of Poor Widows And Orphan Girls
This is a welfare scheme by the GNCTD to provide financial assistance to poor widows for performing the marriage of their daughters and to provide financial assistance to the guardians including Homes/Institutions or foster parents of an orphan girl or an orphan girl for her marriage.
Financial Assistance to SC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies Abroad
The scheme aims to support SC students for higher education abroad in fields like Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities. Benefits include up to ₹20,00,000/- for Ph.D. and ₹10,00,000 for Masters, with eligibility criteria including residency and income below ₹8,00,000/-.
Free Supply of Text Books
The scheme provides textbooks or cash subsidies for textbooks and writing materials to students of Government and Aided Schools. Benefits include financial assistance ranging from ₹550/- to ₹830/- per annum, with additional support for geometry boxes. All students from Nursery to 12th are eligible.
Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers
The "Funeral Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides funeral assistance of ₹10,000/- in case of death of a member to their nominees/dependents.
Grant for the Purchase of Work Related Tools for the Construction Workers
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for purchasing work-related tools. Through this scheme, a grant is provided to eligible members of the Fund.
Higher Education And Skill Development Guarantee Scheme
The Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme Government of NCT of Delhi , has envisaged a Higher Education and Skill Development Guarantee Scheme for students who wish to pursue diploma or degree level courses or specified skill development courses in Delhi.
Incentive for Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme
"Incentive For Inter Caste Marriage" aims to promote inter-caste marriages between SC and non-SC communities to combat casteism. The scheme provides a financial incentive of ₹50,000/- to eligible couples, with either spouse being a permanent resident of NCT of Delhi.
Internship Scheme
The aim of this scheme is to allow short-term exposure to youth about working of the different sections of the Department of Forests and Wildlife, GNCTD as ‘Interns’.
Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana
The scheme “Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana” was launched by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi vide Cabinet Decision No.2526 Dated 12-12-2017.
Loan for the Purchase of Work Tool for the Construction Workers
"Loan for the Purchase of Work Tool for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Dept., Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides an amount not exceeding ₹20,000/- as loan to the members of the fund, for the purchase of work related tools.
Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers
The "Maternity Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides maternity benefits of ₹ 30,000/- to the registered women members and wives of male members for upto 2 children.
Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers
"Medical Assistance for the Construction Workers" was launched by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Dept, Delhi. The registered workers are given medical assistance upto ₹ 10,000/- in case of being hospitalized for 5 or more days due to an accident or disease.
Merit Cum Means Linked Financial Assistance Scheme
It is the policy of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi that students get access to high quality higher education provided by Delhi State Universities irrespective of their caste, creed, economic background, or gender.
Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana - Delhi
The Delhi government’s Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Scheme, under which people over the age of 60 are taken for a pilgrimage free of cost, is expected to restart in a month’s time. The scheme, which started in 2018, has been suspended for a year and a half because of Covid. Between 2018 and 2020.
Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojna
This scheme is to provide scholarships to the students studying in classes 9th to 12th for enabling them to bear the expenses required for their studies.
Natural Death Assistance for the Construction Workers
"Natural 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 ₹1,00,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the members in case of natural death of the worker.
Old Age Assistance
Old Age Assistance or Pension is a welfare scheme of Delhi Govt to provide assistance to Old age needy persons. The primary goal of this scheme is to offer eligible senior citizens financial help in the form of monthly pensions.
Pension Benefit for the Construction Workers
The "Pension Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board with a pension benefit of ₹ 3000/- per month after completion of 60 years.
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students (Delhi)
The scheme "Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students" aims to support SC students financially for post-matriculation studies. Benefits include fee reimbursement and monthly allowances. Intended beneficiaries are SC students with a family income below ₹2,50,000/- annually.
Purchase/Construction of House for the Construction Workers
The "Purchase/Construction of House for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board is a welfare scheme for its registered workers. An advance amount of ₹3,00,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- is provided for the purchase/construction of a house.
Rajiv Gandhi Swavlamban Rojgar Yojna
“Rajiv Gandhi Swavlamban Rozgar Yojna” has been designed, developed, and promoted by the Delhi Khadi & Village Industries Board, with the help of the Government of NCT of Delhi, to provide employment opportunities.
Reimbursement of Tution Fee for SC/ST/OBC/Min students in Public Schools in Class I to XII
The scheme aims to provide financial support by reimbursing tuition and compulsory fees for SC/ST/OBC students from low-income families (below ₹3,00,000/- per annum) studying in recognized schools in Delhi. Beneficiaries must meet academic and attendance criteria.
Scheme for Celebration of Birth/death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities
The "Scheme for Celebration of Birth/Death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities" scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the celebration of anniversaries/Jayanti's of Sant Kabir, Sant Gadge, and Sant Durbalnath and in addition to Anniversaries of DR. B.R. Ambedkar, etc.
Scholarship/Merit Scholarship Schools SC/ST/OBC/Min (Studying in College/Technical/ Professional Institutions)
The scheme provides monthly financial aid to SC/ST/OBC/Minority students pursuing higher education. Benefits include scholarships for hostellers and day scholars, with eligibility based on academic performance and income criteria.
Scholarship/Merit scholarship to OBC/MIN/SC/ST students from Class I to XII
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities studying in classes I to XII in government or recognised schools in Delhi. The scheme offers varying scholarship amounts based on class and academic performance, ensuring support for education.
Subsidy for School Uniforms to the Students
The scheme aims to provide cash subsidies for school uniforms to students from Nursery to Class XII in government and aided schools. Benefits include annual payments ranging from ₹1,100/- to ₹1,500/-, ensuring financial support for all eligible students.
Transport Loan Scheme
"Transport Loan Scheme" aims to promote self-employment among target groups by providing term loans for Light Motor Vehicles. The scheme benefits Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Safai Karamcharis with financial assistance up to ₹5,00,000/-.
Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme
The Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme (VCIS) by the University of Delhi aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities, integrating academic knowledge with practical work experience. This initiative aligns with the objectives of "Samagra Shiksha" (holistic education) as outlined..
Viksit Delhi CM Internship Programme
The programme aims to harness the energy and innovative ideas of the youth pursuing graduation and post-graduation of India, which will be implemented in policy and decision making, to make Delhi a smart, clean, caring and prosperous metropolis.
Widow Daughter Marriage Scheme
Department of WCD, Delhi Government is implementing various Financial Assistance for the benefit of different sections through Financial Assistance Cell. Department of WCD is running Widow’s Daughter Marriage(WDM) for the benefit of widows/women in distress.
Yatra Pass in DTC non AC Buses for the Construction Workers
The "Yatra Pass in DTC non AC Buses for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides a pass of ₹ 2400/- per three months for non AC DTC bus to the registered workers for purchasing.
Central Schemes Available in Delhi
AICTE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME-SFURTI SCHEME
Short Term Training Programme-SFURTI Program aims to provide financial assistance from AICTE to the institutions for conducting faculty and student trainings to enable faculty members and students in the field of technical education.
Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in marketing their products and services through individual or collective participation in tenders via consortia. It helps MSEs secure bulk orders, improve competitiveness, and access government procurement opportunities.
Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Khadi Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.
"Marketing Incentive" under the "Handloom Marketing Assistance" Component of the National Handloom Development Programme
The scheme aims to develop and promote marketing channels for handloom products to bring greater visibility to the sector and ensure commensurate remuneration to weavers. It provides Marketing Incentive to eligible handloom agencies for creating conducive conditions for marketing handloom products.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)
Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation-related information to industries, research and academic institutions
Advance Authorisation(AA)
Advance Authorisation scheme enables duty free import of inputs for export production, including replenishment of inputs or duty remission Advance Authorisation covers manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s).
Advanced Vocational Training Scheme
The scheme aims to provide innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for work force who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen of all ranks and widows for meeting medical expenses incurred on the treatment of approved serious diseases, including cancer, renal failure, knee replacement, and heart surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many government schemes are available in Delhi?
There are 47 state-specific government schemes listed for Delhi, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Delhi can also apply for.
Can Delhi residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Delhi are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Delhi government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Delhi?
Use the government scheme finder to answer a few questions about your age, occupation and category — it instantly shows the Delhi state and central schemes you are likely eligible for.