Government Schemes

Jaipur/Sawai Madhopur. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the fourth annual conference of Indian Heritage Hotel Association (IHHA) in Sawai Madhopur on Tuesday. During this, Raje said that the state government has set a target to make the state the most preferred tourist center of Asia. For this, a multi-dimensional tourism development plan is being implemented. She said that the state government will recognize tourism units that make the youth employable by training them in tourism related activities as skill development training centers. In the presence of the Chief Minister, President of Indian Heritage Hotel Association Gaj Singh and CEO of Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council Praveen Roy signed an MoU to provide skill development training related to tourism sector to the youth of the state verview of the Scheme Name of the Scheme Rajasthan Chief Minister Tourism Skill Development Programme Launch Year 2024. Benefits Guide/Hospitality/Traditional Art training will be provided. Beneficiary Youth and Folk Artist of the state. Nodal Department Tourism Department of Rajasthan. Introduction Rajasthan is renowned worldwide for its tourism and hospitality, attracting lakhs of tourists round the year. Such a number of tourists significantly boosts the economy of the country and open up a huge number of employment opportunities for its citizens in different fields. Tourists, in large numbers, are keen to know about the culture, folk art, and heritage of this region. However, there is a shortage of individuals who are capable enough to provide detailed information to these tourists about Rajasthan’s rich culture, folk art, and historical sites located here. To cater to this issue, the Government of Rajasthan has devised a solution. During the 2024-25 budget announcement, the state finance minister proposed to implement a new programme. The name of the programme is “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme.” Under this programme, eligible youth and folk artists from the state will receive training. During training, the beneficiary will be trained as tourist guide where they will learn skills like hospitality and the traditional folk art of the state. As per the programme, over the next two years, the government aims to train 20,000 eligible beneficiaries. According to the scheme, only individuals and folk artists from the state are eligible to apply. Upon completion of training, these individuals will be able to create employment opportunities for themselves as tourist guides. As the scheme was announced during the budget, detailed information about the programme is yet to be announced. The nature of the programme and its selection procedure will be shared in its guidelines. Benefits of Scheme Training in Guide/Hospitality/Traditional Art will be provided as per the programme. The beneficiary receiving the training will be made capable of providing services in the relevant field. Over the next two years, the state government aims to extend these benefits to 20,000 beneficiaries. Successful implementation of the programme will open up employment doors for the youth and folk artists of the state. Eligibility Criteria Only applicants domiciled in the state are eligible. Among domiciled applicants, youth and folk artists may apply. Further details about eligibility can be found in the Programme guidelines, which will be released in the coming days. Documents Required Aadhaar Card. Permanent residence proof. Academic Qualification Certificate. Caste Certificate (If any) Income Certificate (If any) Folk Artist Certificate (If any) Mobile Number. Photograph. Other documents as per the programme. How to apply To promote Rajasthan Tourism, the Finance Minister of the state Diya Kumari has announced the “Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme.”; To avail the benefits of the programme, eligible beneficiaries must submit their application through the provided medium. Applications received other than the provided mode will be summarily rejected. Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme was announced recently and its application process and guidelines are unavailable. According to the released guidelines, beneficiaries can submit their application along with required documents. Authenticity of the received applications will be checked by the officials. The benefits of the programme will be extended to applications found valid during scrutiny. FAQs Who is eligible for this program? Typically, Rajasthan residents who have completed at least the 8th grade and are between 18 and 35 years of age are eligible. What is the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme? The Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Paryatan Kaushal Vikas Programme is a government initiative focused on developing skills and providing training for individuals in Rajasthan interested in the tourism and hospitality sector. The program aims to create more employment opportunities by training local youth to support and boost the tourism industry in the state.

Overview of the Scheme Name of Scheme Rajasthan Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. Launch Year 2024 Benefits Financial Assistance of Rs 2,000/- Beneficiary State Farmers. Nodal Department Rajasthan Progressive Cooperatives Department Introduction Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced a new scheme known as, ‘Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana’. Under the scheme the government aims to provide financial assistance to the farmers of their state. However, the announced scheme is an extended version of the central government’s PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The objective of the scheme is to provide additional support to the state farmers, so they do not face any financial issue during sowing and harvesting time. In the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme, the government will provide a assistance of Rs 2,000/- It means, the beneficiary of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi in Rajasthan will now receive a yearly assistance of Rs 8,000/- The assistance under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is provided in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000/-. Meanwhile, the benefits of Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will also be provided in the three instalments. In the first instalment, beneficiaries will receive assistance of Rs 1,000/, while assistance of Rs 500/- will be credited in both second and third instalments. The promised benefits will be credited directly into the beneficiary account through DBT mode. On June 30, 2024, the state Chief Minister had already transferred the first instalment of the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme. For this, the government has transferred Rs 650 crore to 65 lakh beneficiaries. Benefits of Scheme Financial assistance of Rs 2000/- will be provided. This assistance will be provided in three installments. In the first installment, Rs 1,000/- will be transferred, while Rs 500 will be credited in the second and third installments. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan. Beneficiaries must be landholding farmers in the state. He/she must be a registered beneficiary of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. Documents Required Aadhaar Card. Identity proof. Address Proof. Land Documents. Caste Certificate (if required) Income Certificate. Khasra Number. Survey Number. Passport Size photograph. Aadhaar Linked Bank Documents. How to apply To receive benefits of Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana the applicants must submit their applications. However, to receive its benefits the applicants are not required to submit its application separately. As the scheme benefits will be provided to the beneficiaries of PM Kisan Nidhi Yojana. So, applicants registered with the PM Kisan Scheme will receive its benefits automatically. However, they need to ensure that their e-KYC authentication process is completed. Farmers not registered with the PM Kisan Nidhi Scheme, need to first apply for it. Its application will be accepted online, offline and through CSC Centers. In the application form, beneficiaries need to produce their details and required documents. Once the application is submitted, the concerned department will check the authenticity of documents. Applications clears the authenticity test will start receiving benefits from the next due installment. Benefits will be transferred directly to the user bank account through DBT mode. FAQs What is the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana? The Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a state-level scheme that aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers in Rajasthan. This initiative complements the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) and is designed to enhance farmers’ income by offering them regular financial aid. Who is eligible for the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana? Small and marginal farmers who own up to 2 hectares of cultivable land in Rajasthan are eligible for the scheme. They must also be registered under the central government’s PM-KISAN scheme to receive benefits under the state-level scheme.

RoDTEP full form is Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products. It was announced in 2019 and launched on 1st January 2021 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Under this scheme, the exports will get the refund of embedded central, state, and local duties or taxes that were not rebated or refunded yet. This will be a major boost to India’s export and the domestic sector as it will provide Indian competitors with a level playing field with the global competitors. What is RoDTEP Scheme? The scheme Remission of Duties on Extort and Taxes was introduced on 1st Jan 2021, which is applicable to export products of countries. With the introduction of the RoDTEP scheme, it is expected that the taxes on export products will be reduced and a major boost will be provided to the Indian export sector. India’s export subsidy was challenged in the World Trade Organisation by the USA, and thus, RoDTEP was introduced, which was World Trade Organisation compliant. Two schemes of GOI that were merged with this scheme were the Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MIES) and the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies Scheme ( RoSCTL), which are WTO compliant. Some of the Schemes that were recommended to be withdrawn were. Merchandise Exports From India Scheme Export-Oriented Unit Scheme Electronics Hardware Technology Park Scheme Scheme for Bio Parks of Technology Capital Goods System of Export Promotion Scheme for Special Economic Zone Duty-Free Import program For Exporters Need for the RoDTEP Scheme The US had challenged India’s key export subsidy schemes in the WTO (World Trade Organisation), claiming them to harm the American workers. A dispute panel in the WTO ruled against India, stating that the export subsidy programmes that were provided by the Government of India violated the provisions of the trade body’s norms. The panel further recommended that the export subsidy programmes be withdrawn. This led to the birth of the RoDTEP Scheme, so as to ensure that India stays WTO-compliant. The following were some of the export subsidy programmes recommended to be withdrawn:- Merchandise Exports from India Scheme Export Oriented Units Scheme Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme Bio-Technology Parks Scheme Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Scheme Duty-Free Imports for Exporters Scheme Objectives of RoDTEP Scheme To access the availability of easy refunds of various taxes to exporters To reduce the cascading effect in taxes, i.e., tax on tax, by providing an automatic refund route To help exporters meet international standards and improve the quality of exports Another objective was to make it more exhaustive by adding taxes that were previously excluded, such as education cess, and state taxes on power, oil, and water. Features of RoDTEP Scheme The RoDTEP scheme provides for the remission of duties and taxes paid on goods exported from India. This includes central, state, and local levies, as well as embedded taxes. The RoDTEP scheme uses an automated system to provide credit to exporters. This system is designed to be quick and efficient. It minimizes the paperwork required. The RoDTEP scheme uses digitization to verify the eligibility of exporters for credit. This process is quick and efficient, and it helps to reduce fraud. The RoDTEP scheme is a multi-sector scheme. This means that it covers a wide range of goods exported from India. This includes both manufactured goods and agricultural products. The RoDTEP scheme is WTO compliant. This means that it does not violate any international trade agreements. This ensures that the scheme will not be challenged by other countries. Benefits of RoDTEP Scheme The RoDTEP scheme will help to make Indian exports more competitive in global markets. This is because the scheme will reimburse exporters for the duties and taxes that they have paid on imported inputs.  The RoDTEP scheme will help to reduce the cost of production for exporters. It reimburses them for the duties and taxes that they have paid on imported inputs.  The RoDTEP scheme is expected to boost exports from India by making Indian exports more competitive in global markets. The RoDTEP scheme is expected to create jobs in India by boosting exports from India. The RoDTEP scheme is a simplified and automated scheme. This will make it easier for exporters to avail the benefits of the scheme. This will improve the ease of doing business in India, making it more attractive for foreign investors. The RoDTEP scheme will benefit a wide range of exporters. This will help to promote inclusive growth in India. Eligibility for RoDTEP Scheme The RoDTEP scheme is open to all exporters of goods from India. This includes both manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters. The RoDTEP scheme covers a wide range of goods exported from India. This includes both manufactured goods and agricultural products. The goods must have India as their country of origin. This means that the goods must have been manufactured in India or have undergone substantial transformation in India. The goods must be classified under a tariff heading at the 8-digit level. This means that the goods must be classified under a specific category of goods. There is no minimum turnover requirement for the RoDTEP scheme. This means that exporters of all sizes can avail of the benefits of the scheme. RoDTEP Rates The RoDTEP scheme offers remission of duties and taxes paid on goods exported from India. This includes central, state, and local levies, as well as embedded taxes. The RoDTEP scheme rates are updated on a regular basis. The latest rates can be found on the website of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The rates of remission vary depending on the product and the country of export. Here are some examples of the RoDTEP scheme rates: Textiles: 2.4% for exports to the United States Chemicals: 1.4% for exports to the European Union Machinery: 1.0% for exports to all countries Agricultural products: 0.5% for exports to all countries The maximum rate of remission under the RoDTEP scheme is 4%. This means that exporters can

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana (PMGPY) is a government of India-backed credit-linked subsidy scheme aimed at enhancing rural transportation and providing last-mile connectivity in remote areas. The scheme provides beneficiaries with a subsidy amounting to 15% to 35% to facilitate the procurement of vehicles for rural transportation. The scheme was launched to improve transportation facilities in rural areas and provide financial assistance to enhance the transport system in remote areas of the country. Prime Minister’s Village Transport Scheme Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana | PMGPY was launched in 2018. The scheme was launched by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari on August 20, 2018. The scheme aims to make the movement of people in rural areas easy and convenient. Under this scheme, people in rural areas are provided subsidy to buy small vehicles at low cost . Under this scheme, beneficiaries are provided subsidy up to 50% to buy vehicles with 3 to 10 wheels . Under the PM Gram Sadak Yojana, in areas where roads have already been constructed, Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana will be launched soon to provide interest-free loan on a commercial vehicle. In many states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, this scheme is also known as Mukhyamantri Gram Parivahan Yojana. To fill the vehicle loan scheme form, you have to visit the official website of the concerned department. Or you  can also get the application form of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Parivahan Yojana 2023 from the headquarters located in the state. Benefits and Features of Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana The Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana is a government initiative aimed at enhancing rural transportation, road construction, last-mile connectivity, vehicle procurement, skill development, employment generation, and providing cost-effective transportation and connectivity to markets and services in remote areas. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to facilitate the procurement of vehicles for rural transportation and generate employment opportunities in the unorganized sector. Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana (PMGPY) Under the scheme, the government will provide interest-free loans on at least 1,500 commercial vehicles in 250 blocks across the country. The maximum seating capacity of the commercial vehicle will be 10 people . The scheme may later be expanded to provide loans for 80,000 commercial passenger vehicles across the country . Under the PMGPY scheme, a maximum loan amount of Rs 6 lakh will be provided and the loan tenure will be around 6 months . The government has already conducted a survey in the rural areas of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh to check the feasibility of this scheme. After which the PMGPY scheme was launched in other states of the country like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh . As per the survey study, the best option would be to provide loan at interest subsidized rate of interest for a 10-22 seater commercial passenger vehicle which runs a distance of 20-22 km and connects 10 to 14 small villages . The scheme is expected to promote public transport facility in rural areas and create employment options especially among women. Features of Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana Under this scheme,  interest free loans will be provided to  at least  1500 commercial vehicles  in 250 blocks across the country. Commercial  vehicles will have a seating capacity of 10 people  . Later  it can be expanded to provide loans to 80000 commercial passenger vehicles  across the country. For this scheme,  loan up to Rs 6 lakh  will be provided. To test the feasibility of this scheme, the government first tried it in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. After this, it was started in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. According to a study of surveys, the best option under this scheme would be to provide loans at interest subsidized rate of interest for 10- 22 seater commercial vehicles which run between 20 to 22 km and connect 10 to 14 villages. This scheme will promote public transport facility in rural areas and create employment opportunities among women. Eligibility Criteria for Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana The applicant must be a resident of a rural location. The applicant must be involved in the unorganized sector. The vehicle must have a seating capacity of 10-12 seats. Required Documents The beneficiary should be a rural resident of India. (Beneficiary should be a rural resident of India.) Aadhar Card Income Certificate Residential Certificate Age Certificate Educational Qualification Certificate Mobile Number Driving License Passport-sized Photo Procedure for applying under Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana​ First of all, the applicant  has to visit the official website of Bihar Government Transport Corporation.  The  moment the home page opens in front of the applicant after visiting the website . After visiting the home page, the applicant will have to click on the link of Transport Department. After this the applicant will have to click on the link of Gram Parivahan Yojana. Now a new page will open in front of the applicant, in which the applicant will have to click on the click here link. Another new page will open in front of the applicant in which he will get all the important information through which he can make the call You will have to fill information like number, password, email ID, driving license etc. The applicant has to click on the submit button. In this way the applicant’s registration process will be completed. Now the applicant has to click on the link given above. After this the login form will open in front of the applicant. In which the applicant will have to fill all the required information. Now you have to click on the login button. After clicking on the login button, the applicant has to click on the application form link. The application will open in front of the applicant, in which the applicant will have to fill all the asked information carefully. All the important documents have to be attached, after this the applicant has to click on the submit button. In this way the application process of the applicant will be completed successfully. FAQs When, where, and who launched this Yojana? The Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana was launched by the Government of India to improve transportation facilities in rural areas. What was the purpose of launching it? The purpose of launching the Pradhan Mantri Gram Parivahan Yojana was to enhance rural

The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the launch of the ‘Rooftop Solar Scheme’ or the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ in the Interim Budget 2024-25. In the full Budget 2024-25, the Finance Minister reiterated that this scheme will enable 1 crore households to obtain free electricity up to 300 units every month. This article covers everything about the Rooftop Solar Scheme or PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana This Finance Minister announced a rooftop solar scheme in the Interim Budget 2024-25. Subsequently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ on 15 February 2024. The Budget 2024-25 emphasised this yojana and provided that the government will provide for the installment of solar panels to 1 crore households. It will provide subsidies for installing rooftop solar panels for residential houses and using solar energy for electricity, which will help save money on electricity bills. Solar panels are installed in houses under this scheme to supply power to households and additional money for excess electricity output. The Central Government will provide substantive subsidies directly to people’s bank accounts and heavily concessional bank loans to ensure that there is no cost burden on the people. The government subsidy will cover up to 40% of the cost of installation of the solar panels.  This scheme will help poor and middle-class households save up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 crores annually by getting free solar electricity and selling surplus power to electricity distribution companies. Under this scheme, the government aims to install solar panels in one crore homes throughout the country. This scheme will help the government save around Rs. 75,000 crore per year for electricity costs. Benefits of Rooftop Solar Scheme/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Savings of up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 crores annually from free solar electricity and selling the surplus power to the distribution companies for charging electric vehicles Charging of electric vehicles Entrepreneurship opportunities for many vendors for the supply and installation of solar panels Employment opportunities for the youth with technical skills in the installation, manufacturing and maintenance of solar panels Reduction of electricity costs for the government. Increased use of renewable energy. Reduction in carbon emissions. Eligibility Criteria for Rooftop Solar Scheme Applicants should be residents of India Applicants should belong to poor and middle-income households Applicants should have their own residence with a roof suitable for installing solar panels. Applicants must have a valid electricity connection. Applicants should not have availed of any other subsidy for solar panels. Rooftop Solar/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Installation Subsidies For up to 2 kW – Rs. 30,000 per kW  For additional capacity up to 3 kW – Rs. 18,000 per kW  Total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW – Maximum Rs. 78,000 Documents Required for Rooftop Solar Scheme Proof of identity Proof of address Electricity bill Roof ownership certificate How to Apply for Rooftop Solar Scheme/PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana? Step 1: Visit the official website of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar’ button available on the left-hand side of the homepage. Step 3: Click on ‘Registration’ and select the state, district, and electricity distribution company, enter your customer account number, and click on ‘Next’. Step 4: Enter your mobile number and email, and click on ‘Proceed’.  Step 5: Enter the required details on the ‘Apply for Rooftop Solar Installation’ form, upload the documents and click on the ‘Final Submission’ button to submit the form. Step 6: After applying for Rooftop Solar, wait for the feasibility approval from DISCOM. Once the feasibility approval gets approved, install the plant through a registered vendor in your DISCOM. You can find the registered vendor near your house by clicking here and entering your state on the search bar of the page. Step 7: Submit the plant details and apply for a net meter after the installation is over. Step 8: After the installation of the net meter and DISCOM inspection, they will generate a commissioning certificate from the portal. Step 9: Once you get the commissioning report, submit your bank account details and a cancelled cheque by logging into the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana portal. You will receive the subsidy in your bank account within 30 days. FAQs How much subsidy is provided under the Rooftop Solar Scheme? The subsidy amount may vary based on the capacity of the solar system installed and the guidelines set by the government. Generally, residential users can receive a subsidy of up to 40% on the cost of the solar system, while the subsidy for commercial and institutional users may be lower. What is the Rooftop Solar Scheme? The Rooftop Solar Scheme is an initiative by the government to promote the installation of solar power systems on rooftops of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The scheme aims to harness solar energy for generating electricity and reduce dependency on conventional power sources.

verview of the Scheme Name of Scheme Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Award Scheme. Launched Year 2019. Benefits Following benefits will be given to the girl students:- Rs. 4,000/- to the 8th class student. Rs. 7,500/- to the 10th class student. Rs. 1,00,000/- or scooty to the 12th class student. Beneficiaries Girl student of Rajasthan State. Nodal Department Rajasthan education department. Introduction In 2011, Rajasthan’s girls literacy rate was 52.12%, recently reported as 57.6%, the lowest in the country. Recently, according to a report from the National Statistical Office, Rajasthan has the lowest literacy rate for girls in the country at 57.6%. Rajasthan government has implemented various schemes to increase girls’ literacy and promote education. In 2019, Rajasthan government launched “Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Award Scheme.”. Under this scheme, girls who achieve first place in their district in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will receive cash awards. The awards are structured as follows: Rs. 40,000 for the district topper girl in class 8. Rs. 75,000 for the district topper girl in class 10. Rs. 1,00,000 for the district topper girl in class 12, along with a scooter for each eligible girl in class 12. Girl student who is a permanent resident of Rajasthan. Girls who belong to the following catgeory are eligible to apply for the scheme:- General. Scheduled Caste. Scheduled Tribe. Other Backward Classes. Minority. Disabled. Special Backward Classes. Below Poverty Line (BPL). Students currently enrolled at Swami Vivekanand Modern School who achieve a CGPA of 9 in class 12 and attain the highest position at the state level will eligible for the scheme. The incentive amount will be directly deposited into the bank account of the beneficiary. Benefits of Scheme Under the Rajasthan Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana, the beneficiaries will receive the following benefits: A student who secures first place in the district/state in class 8 will receive Rs. 40,000. A student who secures first place in her district in class 10 will receive Rs. 75,000. A student from any stream who secures first place in her district in class 12 will receive Rs. 1,00,000. Additionally, each student will also be given a scooter. Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan. Only girls are eligible to apply for the scheme. Only students of General Category, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Minority, Disabled, Special Backward Class, BPL will be eligible to apply. Student must enrolled in classes 8, 10, and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education. She has achieved first place in her district in the examinations for these classes. She has also secured first position at the state level in Class 8, Praveshika and Senior Upadhyaya board examination of Sanskrit Department. In addition, she obtained a CGPA of 9 at Swami Vivekanand Government Model School. She achieved first place at the state level in her academic pursuits at this school. Documents Required Certificate of educational qualification. Bank related documents. Permanent residence certificate. Scheduled Caste Certificate (if applicable). Scheduled Tribe Certificate (if applicable). Other Backward Class Certificate (if applicable). Minority Certificate (if applicable). Disability Certificate (if applicable). Special Backward Class Certificate (if applicable). BPL Card (if applicable). How To Apply Eligible students can submit their applications through their respective educational institutions. They must complete their details in the application form provided by the Balika Shiksha Foundation. Schools will compile a list of applicants received and submit it to the Secondary Education Directorate in Bikaner. District Education Officers will then log in to the Shala Darpan portal to review the prepared list. Officers will select the beneficiaries on the Yojana Portal, fill out the details of each girl in the application form, and submit it. After submission of applications, the incentive amount will be directly deposited into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via debit mode FAQs What are the benefits of the Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana? The recipients of this award receive a monetary prize along with a certificate of appreciation from the government. This recognition helps boost their public profile and encourages them to continue their impactful work in society. What are the objectives of this scheme? Promoting women empowerment in Rajasthan. Encouraging women to participate in social, educational, and economic development. Recognizing and honoring women achievers in different sectors.

Overview of the Scheme Name of Scheme Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme. Launched Year 2024. Benefits Free Sonography. Beneficiary Pregnant women of Rajasthan. Nodal Department Medical, Health, and Family Welfare of Rajasthan. Subscription Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme Mode of Apply Applicants can apply for the MAA Voucher Yojana through its application form. Introduction Since the Bharatiya Janata Party formed the government in Rajasthan, they announced various schemes for their citizens. Recently the government released its updated budget for the year 2024-25. In the budget, the government announced several schemes for the welfare and benefit of their citizens. Among these, there is a scheme for pregnant women called ‘Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme’. The main objective of the scheme is to provide free sonography tests to all pregnant women. Tests under the scheme will be performed only in government and private authorized centers. Although the government is already providing free sonography test in all government hospitals, there are some government hospitals where sonography test facilities are not available. With Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiary women in these areas can avail free sonography test in private authorized center. During pregnancy, doctors usually perform sonography twice, first at 6-12 weeks, and the second test at 13-26 weeks. The first sonography under the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana is free. In case, doctor recommends to perform the sonography again, it will also be provided free of charge. With the launch of Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana, beneficiaries are not required to pay any fee for the sonography test, which will remove extra financial burden from them. The full name of MAA Voucher Yojana of Rajasthan government is ‘Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana’. Whereas, this scheme is known by some other various names also, which are ‘Rajasthan Mukhyamantri MAA Voucher Yojana’, or ‘Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme’, ‘MAA Voucher Yojana Rajasthan’, or ‘MAA Voucher Scheme’, and ‘Rajasthan MAA Yojana’. On March 8, 2024, the government launched the scheme as a pilot project in three districts namely; Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Baran. After its success, the government is ready to extend its benefits to other districts and ready to launch the scheme on August 8, 2024. To implement the scheme throughout the state, the government has appointed the Medical, Health, and Family Welfare department its nodal authority. The benefit of Rajasthan MAA Voucher yojana will be provided to beneficiaries registered with PCTS. Beneficiaries can register for the scheme during their checkup in the government hospitals on 9, 18, and 27 of every month under Pradhan Mantri Matritva Abhiyan Yojana. Post registration, users will receive an e-voucher either from government hospitals, CHC, or PHC at their mobile number. Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive an QR enabled e-Voucher at their registered mobile number. With this e-voucher, beneficiaries can avail of a free sonography test at any authorized center. The validity of the generated MAA e-voucher will be 30 days. However, due to any reason, beneficiaries are unable to get sonography within the stipulated time, they can extend this period for further 30 days. The facility to extend the sonography date for another 30 days will be provided only once. Benefits of the scheme will be provided to women of Rajasthan who are at least 84 days pregnant. To track the record of the beneficiaries, the government has integrated the PCTS, PCPNDT impact and OJAS software to develop an online integrated system. The details eligibility criteria about the Rajasthan MAA Voucher scheme will be shared in its guidelines, which will be released shortly. Scheme will benefits around 2.5 lakh women and for its implementation government will spend around 10 crore annually. Benefits of Scheme Free sonography facilities to all pregnant women, who are in the third month of their pregnancy. Sonography facility will be provided at authorized government and private center. Second free sonography will be provided if needed. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan. Women must be at least 84 days or more pregnant. Women must be the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan. Documents Required Aadhar Card. Jan Aadhaar Card. Mobile Number. Other as mentioned in the scheme guidelines. How to Apply The Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana as a pilot project in three districts. After receiving huge success, the government is ready to implement the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Scheme across the state. The government had announced the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana during the budget. The implementation of the scheme’s is yet to be done. Once implemented, eligible applicants can apply for Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana. However, it is yet to be cleared whether the application form for the Rajasthan MAA Voucher Yojana will be available online or offline. FAQs What is the Rajasthan Maa Voucher Yojana? The Rajasthan Maa Voucher Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing financial support to mothers of school-going children from economically weaker sections. The vouchers can be used to purchase essential items like school uniforms and stationery. Who is eligible for the Rajasthan Maa Voucher Yojana? To be eligible for the scheme: The mother or guardian must belong to a low-income or economically weaker section of society. The child must be enrolled in a government or government-aided school in Rajasthan.

Women Empowerment is the progression of women and, accepting and including them in the decision-making process. It also means providing them with equal opportunities for growth and development in society, and disapproving gender bias. Article 15(3) mentions the welfare of women and children and can be stated as “Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.” Ministry for women and child development has collaborated with Facebook on November 19, 2019, to enhance digital literacy and online safety for women and children in India. The campaign categorized under the Global Literacy Program is named “We Think Digital”. Women and children are a vital part of Indian society. Also, these are the most vulnerable sections of India What is Women Empowerment? Women’s empowerment involves providing women with access to resources, education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, as well as encouraging their involvement in the decision-making procedures. The goal of women’s empowerment is to create a more equal and just society, where Women possess equivalent entitlements, prospects, and liberties as men. Women empowerment refers to the process of granting women the ability and authority to control their lives and make decisions that affect their well-being and that of their communities. It entails granting women access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and resources, as well as promoting their participation in decision-making processes at all levels of society. The aim of women empowerment is to promote gender equality, eliminate gender discrimination, and make equitable society for both. Why is Women Empowerment important? Women’s empowerment is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it promotes gender equality, which is a fundamental human right. Women should have equal opportunities, freedoms, and protections as men, and empowering women is a step towards achieving this goal. Secondly, women’s empowerment is critical for economic development. When women got freedom for education, employment opportunities, and resources, they can contribute significantly to the growth of their communities and the country’s economy. Thirdly, women’s empowerment is essential for social development. Empowering women helps to promote social cohesion, reduce poverty, and improve health outcomes, among other benefits. Ways to achieve Women Empowerment Providing education: Education is a powerful tool for empowering women. When women have access to education, they can acquire knowledge and skills that enable them to participate in the workforce, become financially independent, and contribute to their communities’ development. Education also helps to promote gender equality by challenging cultural and social norms that discriminate against Providing access to healthcare: Women’s health is essential for their well- being and their ability to contribute to society. Providing women with access to healthcare services, including reproductive health services, helps to improve their health outcomes and reduces their vulnerability to disease and illness. Promoting women’s participation in decision-making processes: Women’s voices must be heard in decision-making processes at all levels of society. This includes political, economic, and social decision-making processes. Encouraging women to participate in these processes helps to ensure that their needs and interests are represented and promotes gender equality. Providing access to economic resources: Women need access to economic resources, such as credit, land, and capital, to start and run businesses. Providing women with these resources helps to promote their economic empowerment, which in turn contributes to their communities’ development. Challenging cultural and social norms that discriminate against women: Cultural and social norms that discriminate against women can hinder their progress and prevent them from realizing their full potential. Challenging these norms and promoting gender equality is essential for women’s empowerment. List of Major Women Empowerment schemes Women Empowerment scheme Launch Year Objectives Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme 2015 To prevent gender-biased sex selective elimination To ensure survival & protection of the girl child To ensure education and participation of the girl child One-Stop Centre Scheme 2015 To provide support and assistance to women affected by violence, both in private and public spaces. To Facilitate/Assist in filing First Information Report (FIR/NCR) To provide psycho-social support and counselling to women/girl Women Helpline Scheme 2016 To provide toll-free 24-hours telecom service to women affected by violence. To facilitate crisis and non-crisis intervention through referral to the appropriate agencies such as police/Hospitals/Ambulance services/District Legal Service Authority (DLSA)/Protection Officer (PO)/OSC. To provide information about the appropriate support services, government schemes, and programs available to the woman affected by violence, in her particular situation within the local area in which she resides or is employed. UJJAWALA 2016 To prevent the trafficking of women and children for commercial sexual exploitation. To facilitate the rescue of victims from the place of their exploitation and place them in safe custody. To provide rehabilitation services with both immediate and long-term to the victims by providing basic amenities/needs such as shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment including counseling, legal aid and guidance, and vocational training. Working Women Hostel 1972-73 To promote the availability of safe and conveniently located accommodation for working women. To provide accommodation to children of working women, up to the age of 18 years for girls and up to the age of 5 years for boys. SWADHAR Greh 2018 To cater to the primary need for shelter, food, clothing, medical treatment, and care of women in distress. To provide women with legal aid and guidance. Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women (STEP) 1986-87 To provide skills that give employability to women. To benefit women in the age group of 16 and above in the country. Nari Shakti Puraskar 2016 To strengthen the place of women in society. To facilitate institutions that work towards the progress and development of women in society. Mahila Shakti Kendras (MSK) 2017 To create an environment for women where they have access to healthcare, quality, education, guidance, employment, etc. To facilitate these opportunities at the block and district level in the country. NIRBHAYA 2012 To facilitate safety and security for women at various levels. To ensure strict privacy and confidentiality of women’s identity and information. Provision for real-time intervention as far as possible Mahila E-Haat 2016 To facilitate entrepreneurship opportunities

Overview of the Scheme Name of Scheme Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana. Launched Year 2024. Benefits Free Insurance Cover to Animals. Beneficiaries Rajasthan Cattle Farmers. Nodal Department Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Rajasthan. Subscription Subscribe Here to Get Scheme Updates. Mode of Apply Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana Application Form. Introduction Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Smt. Diya Kumari presented the supplementary budget of Rajasthan on 10-07-2024. She announced lots of welfare schemes which is going to be implemented for the welfare of the people of Rajasthan. One of the scheme she announced is “Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana”. This scheme is specifically implemented to provide protection to cattle farmers of Rajasthan. Back then when Sh. Ashok Gehlot led congress government is in power, “Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Pashu Bima Yojana” was implemented. After the change of government, the BJP led Government of Rajasthan closed the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Pashu Bima Yojana and is going to start Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana in state. The main objective behind starting this scheme is to ensure support to cattle farmers in case of death of their animals. Many people in Rajasthan directly engaged in cattle farming and their livelihood is depend on milch animals. In case of sudden death of their livestock, their lives is directly impacted. Keeping these things in mind, Rajasthan Government is now providing free of cost insurance to animals of cattle farmers under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana. The other major names of this scheme are “Rajasthan Chief Minister Mangla Pashu Bima Scheme” or “Rajasthan Chief Minister Mangla Animal Insurance Scheme” or “Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Beema Scheme”. Free of Cost Life Insurance Cover will be provided to Animals of Cattle Farmers under Rajasthan Government’s Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana. This means that in case of sudden natural death of insured animal, Government through Insurance Company will compensate the cattle farmer financially. Animals that are eligible for life insurance cover under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana are as follows :- Milch Cow. Milk Buffalo. Lamb. Camel. Goat. Cattle Farmers whose annual income is more than Rs. 8 lakh per year are not eligible to insured their animals under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana. This scheme will going to be implemented in phased manner in which in the first phase 5 Lakh Milch Cow, 5 Lakh Milch Buffalo, 5 Lakh Lamb, 5 Lakh Goat and 1 Lakh Camel, a total 21 lakh animal will get life insurance cover under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana. Government of Rajasthan will spend Rs. 400/- crore for the proper implementation of Mangla Pashu Bima Scheme. Cattle Farmers can registered their animals under Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana by filling application form which available in any Veterinary Hospital or Clinic. Cattle Farmer will have to file a claim in case of death of insured animal. Benefits of Scheme Insurance Cover will be provided to the animals of Cattle Farmer. No Premium will be Paid by Cattle Farmers. Its Completely Free of Cost. Insurance Amount will be provided within 21 days in case of death of insured animal. Eligibility Criteria Cattle Farmers of Rajasthan are eligible to apply. Cattle Farmer Annual Income should be less than Rs. 8,00,000/- per year. Cattle Farmer should have any of the below mentioned animals :- Milk Buffalo. Milch Cow. Goat. Lamb. Camel. Documents Required For Registration :- Proof of Residence. Aadhar Card. Jan Aadhar Card. Mobile Number. Bank Account Details. For Claim :- Aadhar Card. Bank Account Details. Jan Aadhar Card. Postmortem Report. Insurance Policy Documents. Panchnama. Photo to Dead Animal Corpse. How to Apply Cattle Farmers can register their animals for insurance under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana by applying through Offline Application Form. Offline Application Form of Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana is available free of cost at any Government Veterinary Hospital or Clinic. Fill the Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana Application Form correctly and attach all the required documents with. Submit the application form along with all the documents in the same government veterinary hospital or clinic. List of Selected Cattle Farmers will be forwarded to Insurance Company for further verification. Agents of Insurance Company with a Veterinary Doctor will visit the house of cattle farmer. They will examine the cattle’s, get them tagged, make an online entry and registered the animal in Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana. Health Certificate of Animal will also issued at the same time and hand it over to the cattle farmer. Cattle Farmer will receive the Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana Insurance Policy Documents on their mobile phone. Cattle Farmer can claim the amount from insurance company under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana in case of death of insured animal. How to Claim In case of death of animal, cattle farmers will have to call on 181 or visit E Mitra Kendra or visit nearest Veterinary Clinic to inform about the death of animal. Veterinary Doctor and Surveyor of Insurance Company will visit the house of cattle farmer and inspect the animal corpse. Veteranary Doctor will do the postmortem of animal and make a report. After that Cattle Farmer will have to file claim under Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana in case of death of animal. Claim Form of Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana will be provided by Insurance Company Surveyor or can also be collected from Government Veterinary Clinic or Hospital. Claim of Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana should be filed within 21 days of death of animal. Fill all the details in the Claim Form and attach all the documents mentioned in it. Submit the Claim Application Form of Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana along with all the documents in the same clinic or hospital. After preliminary verification application form will be forwarded to concerned Insurance Company for further approval. Agent/ Insurance Surveyor make an online entry and upload Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana Policy Documents, Postmortem Report, Cattle Farmer Bank Account Details, Panchnama and Dead Animal Photo on the Website of Insurance Company. Insurance Company will accept the claim and transfer