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Social welfare & Empowerment schemes

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Bihar Disability Pension Scheme

The objective of this scheme is to provide social security to the persons with disabilities (PwDs) of the poor family of the society by providing them financial assistance. Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/-

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Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana

A Scheme Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana started under the Social Welfare Department by Bihar State Government for the social empowerment of females.

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Chief Minister Pension Scheme

The scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹500/- to senior citizens, widows, and abandoned women listed on the basis of the survey list of Social, Economic and Caste Census 2011 in the state.

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Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I

The 'Chief Minister’s Girl Child Protection Scheme-I' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of poor fam

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Continuation of Pension (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Continuation of Pension'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have paid subscriptions for at least t

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Destitute Widow Pension Scheme

'Destitute Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 18 years and above in age. One free saree during Pon

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Disability Aids and Appliances - Telangana

The "Disability Aids and Appliances" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Dept. Telangana to provide artificial limbs, wheelchairs, tricycles, & other f

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Disability Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The Board provides financial assistance as disability pension to a beneficiary who is permanently disabled due to paralysis leprosy, TB., accident etc. in addition to this pension he/she will be eligible for an one time

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Disability Pension (BBOCWWB)

Under the scheme, eligible workers receive ₹1,000/- per month for permanent disabilities caused by conditions such as paralysis, leprosy, tuberculosis, or accidents. Additionally, a one-time assistance of ₹75,000/- is gr

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Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Disability Pension and Ex-Gratia'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension to beneficiaries partially disabled due to worksite accidents or dis

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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/-

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Disability Relief - Telangana

The "Disability Relief" scheme was launched by the Telangana Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, LET&F (Labour) Dept. Telangana aimed at providing financial support to registered building & other constru

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Divyang Pension Yojana

The State Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched Divyang Pension Yojana to improve and uplift the standard of living of disabled citizens.

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Employees' Pension Scheme

The scheme ensures retirement security for employees covered under the EPF Act, offering monthly pensions, family pensions, and withdrawal benefits. It targets workers in organised sectors, providing financial support po

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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

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Family/ Widow Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Family/ Widow Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides pension to the spouse of a registered construction worker in the event of his/ her death.

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Farmer Suicide Ex-Gratia

"Farmer Suicide Ex-Gratia" is a Financial Assistance Scheme by the Agriculture & Cooperation Dept. of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹ 7,00,000 to the family members of the decea

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General Pension (A.B.O.C.W.W.B)

Under this scheme, a pension shall be given to a registered beneficiary working as a building worker for not less than one year after the commencement of the Rules on completion of sixty years of age.

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INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to the individuals 18 years or above in age and having a disability of 40% or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a re

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INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Disabled Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to persons with disabilities of 40% or above who are 18 years of age or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident

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INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Rural)" aims to disburse monthly pensions to old age citizens, both male and female, who are 65 years of age or above and are destitute (with little or no means of subsistence and no family or

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INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Old Age Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to destitute elderly persons aged 65 years or above with little or no means of subsistence and no family or relative to depend upon. To be eligi

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INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to destitute weavers who are 50 years or above in age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of the district, and not

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INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to destitute weavers aged 50 years or above. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, and be a resident of Andhra Pradesh. The eligible

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INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural)

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to widows, irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of the district, and not be covered under

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INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)

"INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be c

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Incentive for the SC Widow Re-Marriage

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka gives incentives to the remarried widows belonging to SC Community. The incentive amount is ₹ 3 Lakh.

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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)

The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" provides ₹300/- per month to disabled persons (80% or more disability) aged 18 and above. After age 80, the amount increases to ₹500/-. Dwarfs are also elig

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Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme- Bihar

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is provided to persons with disabilities in the age group of 18 to 79 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centr

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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)

"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Maharashtra)" is a scheme by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept, Govt of Maharashtra. In this scheme, widows aged 40 to 79 years who are from a BPL family receive a

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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (Punjab)

"Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)" provides a pension of ₹300/- per month to widows aged 40 years and above. After attaining the age of 80 years, the pension amount increases to ₹500/- per month.

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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme - Tamil Nadu

'Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 40 years and above in age and belong to

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Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme- Bihar

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹400/- is provided to widows in the age group of 40 to 79 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to support them financially. This scheme is centrally sponsored.

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Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme

“Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Dept, Govt of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the ST residents of West Bengal of the age of 60 years and above. A monthly pension of

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Jharkhand Patrakar Samman Pension Niyamawali

The "Jharkhand Patrakar Samman Pension Niyamawali" aims to provide financial assistance to journalists who have served the state for an extended period. It ensures their well-being post-retirement and acknowledges their

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Kalyana Lakshmi Pathakam

The scheme is designed to support economically disadvantaged families belonging to the SC/ST and minority communities by providing one-time financial assistance for the marriage of their daughters.

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Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh

The "Kalyanamastu Pathakam Scheme - Andhra Pradesh" aims to encourage girls to marry the boys living in Andhra Pradesh who are getting their livelihood through Vaidikam, a one-time financial assistance of ₹75,000/- will

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Leprosy Pension Scheme

This Leprosy Pension Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh.

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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

An employment scheme by the MoRD, providing provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled work. Any Indian citizen abov

Central

Mukhyamantri - Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

The "Mukhyamantri - Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana" is for the economic freedom of women in the state age group of 21 to 65, improving their health and nutrition and strengthening their decisive role in the family. The women w

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Mukhyamantri Kalyakani Pension Yojana

Under the Scheme, Every month financial assistance is provided to the Kalyani (widow) residing in the state for providing social security and subsistence.

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Mukhyamantri Kanya Abhibhavak Pension Yojana

The scheme aims to provide financial support to parents or couples who have only daughters. The scheme provides a recurring monthly pension amount of ₹500/- (Rupees 500) to the eligible recipient or couple. The applicant

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Mukhyamantri Kanya Abhibhawak Pension Scheme

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched a scheme entitled “Mukhyamantri Kanya Abhibhavak Pension Yojana” on 01 April 201, for the welfare of citizens having one daughter.

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Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

The purpose of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor families at the time of marriage, to encourage girls' education, and prevent child marriage.

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Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana

Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana launched by Social Justice and empowerment in 2015 by Rajasthan for Family provides financial support to eligible families to help them cover the expenses associated with their daughters' we

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Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana

The scheme aims to enhance maternal and child health by providing nutritional support to first-time pregnant women and mothers of young children during the crucial first 1000 days of life.

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Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana

“Mukhyamantri Rajya Bridhhabasta Pension Yojana” is a Social Security Scheme by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme provides financial asistance to the age gr

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Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana

“Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana” is a Social Security Scheme by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, that aims to provide social security to wo

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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.

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Mukhyamantri Vishesh Yogyajan Sammaan Pension Yojana

The "Mukhyamantri Vishesh Yogyajan Samman Pension Yojana" (MVSYS) stands as a testament to the commitment of the Government of Rajasthan towards the welfare of its citizens, particularly those with disabilities.

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Mukhyamantri Vriddhjan Samman Pension Yojana

The Rajasthan government's Social Justice and Empowerment Department launched the "Mukhyamantri Vriddhjan Samman Pension Yojana" program, a social welfare initiative that aims to improve the lives of senior citizens resi

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Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojna

The scheme “Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojna” is an old-age pension scheme implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens. Under the scheme, a

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NSAP - Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme

"Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme" is one of the five sub-schemes of the National Social Assistance Programme. Under IGNOAPS, citizens living Below Poverty Line and 60 years or above in age are eligible to a

Central

Nekar Samman Yojana

In 2020 amidst the Covid pandemic, Chief Minister of Karnataka launched a mega scheme Karnataka Nekar Samman Yojana. It was a relief scheme to provide financial support to destitute weaver of state engaged in the handloo

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Old Age Pension

In 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Old Age Pension" scheme.

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Old Age Pension To Handloom Weavers Under Coop. Fold

The “Old Age Pension To Handloom Weavers” scheme implemented by the MSME and Textiles Dept., aims to provide monthly financial assistance in the form of pension to a weaver member of a handloom cooperative society.

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PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)

PM SVANidhi is a micro-credit scheme launched on 1st June 2020 by the MoHUA to provide handholding support to street vendors. The scheme facilitates a working capital collateral-free loan of ₹10,000, with subsequent loan

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Pension Benefit

The "Pension Benefit'' scheme by the BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department,West Bengal, is a welfare scheme that provides a monthly pension after completion of 60 years to the eligible registered member.

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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

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Pension Scheme (K.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Karnataka, is a welfare scheme that aims to provide a monthly pension to registered construction workers who have reached 60 years of age and is a be

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Pension to Widows and Destitute Women

Under this scheme, widows and destitute women aged 18 years and above are eligible for a pension if they are domiciles of Haryana and have been residing in the state for at least one year at the time of application submi

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Permanent Disability Pension Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)

The "Permanent Disability Pension Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides pension to the registered beneficiary with at least 1 year of membership with the Boar

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Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in November 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated outlets known as Janaushadhi Kendras are opened to make quality generic medi

Central

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

The scheme aims to ensure food security for the poor. Through this scheme, free foodgrains are provided to eligible ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 2013.

Central

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, being implemented with the objective to develop infrastructure projects such as community assets , in the identified areas with development

Central

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is an insurance scheme offering life insurance cover for death due to any reason. It is a one-year cover, renewable from year to year. The scheme is offered by banks/post

Central

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana

The scheme aims to provide old-age social security through a minimum assured monthly pension of ₹ 3,000/- to Small and Marginal Farmers after attaining the age of 60 years.

Central

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

With a view to provide income support to all landholding farmers’ families in the country, having cultivable land, the Central Government has implemented a Central Sector Scheme, namely, “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidh

Central

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 an

Central

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan

The scheme aims to ensure old age protection for unorganised workers. It provides a minimum assured pension of ₹3,000/- per month and family pension benefits to unorganised workers aged 18 to 40 years who earn less than

Central

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), introduced the ‘"Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 2.0" in India. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide f

Central

Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan

PM VIKAS is a Central sector scheme that focuses on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minorities in the country through skilling & training, women leadership & empowerment and education. The scheme integrates er

Central

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

Launched in August 2008, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a credit-linked subsidy scheme, administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). PMEGP aims to generate empl

Central

Providing Scholarships to Children of BOC Workers

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides scholarships to children of registered workers. The scheme covers up to two children per family. Students of 9th to 12th grade (Intermediate

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Shaadi Mubarak Scheme

In order to prevent child marriages and support marriage expense of financially distressed families, on 02nd October 2014, Government of Telangana (GoTS) introduced a welfare scheme called “Shaadi Mubarak’’, providing fi

State

Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme

The "Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme" is a Pension Scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹ 600/- is provided to destitute persons

State

Stand-Up India

A scheme by Ministry of Finance for financing SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up a greenfield project Enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading sector and activities allied to ag

Central

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme

Launched on 15th August 1972, "Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme" is a Pension Scheme by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The scheme provides the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if the

Central

Toposili Bandhu (Old Age Pension) Scheme

"Toposili Bandhu" (Old Age Pension) scheme was initiated by the Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department of West Bengal Government.

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Uttar Pradesh Old Age Pension Scheme

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced an old-age pension scheme for the benefit of the senior citizens in the state. Under this scheme, eligible senior citizens will be provided with financial assistance in the

State

Vidyasiri food And Accommodation Scholarship Scheme

Vidyasiri-Food and Accommodation Scholarship Scheme (VFAS) is a government initiative in Karnataka that provides financial assistance to students belonging to backward classes pursuing post-matric courses in recognized i

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Widow Pension (HBOCWWB)

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹3,000/- is given to the widow of a registered construction worker who is not receiving a similar benefit from any other Government/ Department/ Board/ Corporation /PSU.

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Widow Pension - Uttar Pradesh

Widow pension in Uttar Pradesh is a social welfare scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide financial assistance to widows residing in the state. The scheme is administered by the Women Welfare Department of

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Widow Pension-West Bengal

The West Bengal government's Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department launched the "Widow Pension" scheme in 2010. This program aims to support widows facing economic hardship within the state.

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