Government Schemes in Ladakh
Explore 5 state government schemes for Ladakh, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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Integrated Social Security Scheme: Old Age Pension
Under this scheme, pension is provided to old aged persons males (60 years & above) and females (55 and above) and who are destitute in the sense of having no means of subsistence from their own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources.
Integrated Social Security Scheme: Pension for Women in Distress
The scheme is implemented by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh. Under this scheme, a financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month is provided as a pension to destitute widows, divorced, or deserted women with no source of income.
Integrated Social Security Scheme: Pension to Physically Challenged Persons
Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is provided to poor physically handicapped persons (including those who are blind, deaf, or dumb) with a degree of disability 40% or above and having no source of income.
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana - Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
This initiative provides academic fees and maintenance allowances to support students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh pursuing higher education outside the Union Territories
State Marriage Assistance Scheme
The 'State Marriage Assistance Scheme' offers one-time financial aid to female beneficiaries from families holding AAY or PHH ration cards, with the amount directly credited to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Additionally, divyangjan beneficiaries also receive financial assistance.
Central Schemes Available in Ladakh
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 Ladakh?
There are 5 state-specific government schemes listed for Ladakh, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Ladakh can also apply for.
Can Ladakh residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Ladakh are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Ladakh government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Ladakh?
Use the government scheme finder to answer a few questions about your age, occupation and category — it instantly shows the Ladakh state and central schemes you are likely eligible for.