Government Schemes in Lakshadweep
Explore 9 state government schemes for Lakshadweep, plus nationwide central schemes you can apply for. Each listing covers eligibility, benefits and the step-by-step application process.
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25% Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep has implemented the scheme “25% Capital Investment Subsidy” to provide financial assistance to local entrepreneurs for promoting Micro and small Enterprises in Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme
The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to students from Lakshadweep pursuing higher education.
Marriage Assistance to Person with Disability / BPL
The scheme aims to support differently-abled brides/bridegrooms from BPL families by providing financial assistance to meet marriage-related expenses. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹30,000/- is provided to Scheduled Tribe, differently-abled brides/bridegrooms for their first marriage.
Special Jobs to PwDs - Clerical Assistant
The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to enhance their financial independence and social inclusion. Through this scheme, PwDs are employed as Clerical Assistants for 89 Days under the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands.
Special Jobs to PwDs - Helper
Under this scheme, three PwD candidates are employed as Helpers with a monthly salary of ₹9,900/- on an 89-day rotational basis in the District Panchayat offices of their respective islands to address issues related to disabled persons and other associated matters.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Abandoned Ladies/Destitute
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to abandoned ladies & destitute women in the UT. The scheme covers women who have been divorced or abandoned by their husband or relatives, have not remarried, & are without any source of income or have only a nominal income.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Old Age
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to senior citizens in the UT. The scheme covers persons above 60 years of age who do not have any source of income.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Specially Abled Persons
The scheme aims to provide a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to persons with disabilities, including those who are deaf, mute, blind, intellectually disabled, or orthopedically impaired, with a disability level of 40% or more and without any source of income.
Union Territory of Lakshadweep Pension Scheme for Widows
The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500/- to widows in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It covers widows who have not remarried and have no source of income.
Central Schemes Available in Lakshadweep
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 Lakshadweep?
There are 9 state-specific government schemes listed for Lakshadweep, in addition to 655+ central government schemes that residents of Lakshadweep can also apply for.
Can Lakshadweep residents apply for central government schemes?
Yes. Residents of Lakshadweep are eligible for nationwide central government schemes (subject to each scheme's eligibility) on top of the state-run schemes offered by the Lakshadweep government.
How do I check which scheme I am eligible for in Lakshadweep?
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