Government Schemes

With the Government approving the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for white goods (air conditioners and led lights). The tenure for the scheme is from FY 2021-2022 to FY 2027-28. The implementation period is the financial Year 2021-2022 to 2027-2028, and the incentives to begin from 2022-2027 with 1-year gestation period. The Budgetary Outlay for this scheme would be INR. 6,238 Cr. Also, the Gestation Period can select from either [01.04.2021-31.03.2022] or [01.04.2021-31.03.2023]. The Application Window for this scheme is from 15th June 2021 to 15th September 2021 for the 1st window. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued further Clarification on provisions of the PLI Scheme for White Goods vide a Circular dated 11.02.2021. The Circular contains clarifications on various issues of the PLI Scheme for White Goods in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs). The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG) provides financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the White Goods manufacturing value chain.  The key objectives of the scheme are The Scheme aims to give a financial incentive to boost domestic manufacturing. Attract large investments in the manufacturing value chain. The prime objective; removing sectoral disabilities, creating economies of scale, enhancing exports, creating a robust component ecosystem, and employment generation. Incentive Offered The PLI Scheme for White Goods shall extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on net incremental sales (net of taxes) over the base year (FY 2019-2020) of goods manufactured in India or net incremental sales of eligible products over the base year or FY 2020-21, whichever is higher. There are some primary target segments for the scheme as follows: Companies/entities engaged in manufacturing of components of:  1.  Air Conditioners: Air Conditioners (Components- High-value Intermediates or Low-Value Intermediates or sub-assemblies or a combination thereof) High-Value Intermediates (Copper Tubes, Aluminum Foil and Compressors) Low-Value Intermediates (PCB assembly for controllers, BLDC motors, Service Valves and Cross Flow fans for AC and other components) 2. LED Lights: LED Lighting Products (Core Components like LED Chip Packaging Resisters, ICs, Fuses and large-scale investments in other components, etc.) Components of LED Lighting Products (like LED Chips, LED Drivers, LED Engines, Mechanicals, Packaging, Modules, Wire Wound Inductors, and other components)  QUANTUM OF INCENTIVE: The PLI Scheme shall extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales (net of taxes) over the base year of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies, for a period of five (5) years subsequent to the base year and one year of gestation period. The applicant will have to fulfill both criteria of cumulative incremental investment in plant and machinery as well as incremental sales over the base year in that respective year to be eligible for PLI. The first year of investment will be FY 2021-22 and the first year of incremental sale will be FY 2022-23. Actual disbursement of PLI for a respective year will be subsequent to that year. Eligible Applicant for PLI Scheme Any company incorporated in India and as defined under the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and Companies Act, 1956, to manufacture one or more eligible products under the specified target segments are eligible for the scheme. Any company incorporated in India and as defined in the Companies Act 2013, proposing to manufacture one or more eligible products under the specified target segment can be an applicant. Pre-Qualification Criteria under PLI Scheme The applicant should be a company incorporated in India under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 Foreign (non-resident) investment in the Applicant Company shall comply with the FDI Policy 2020, as amended from time to time An applicant must propose setting up of greenfield or brownfield project for manufacturing of one or more eligible products under any investment category in the respective target segment as defined in the scheme guideline An applicant should commit to setting up manufacturing facilities to manufacture eligible products along with appropriate quality and testing facilities conforming to prescribed Standards commensurate with committed incremental sales The minimum amount of  (i) Gross Block (ii) Global Revenue (iii) Net Worth of the applicant and its group companies (Indian or overseas) as of 31 March 2020 or 31 March 2021 Value-Added Resellers shall not qualify under the scheme The applicant and its group company should neither have been declared as bankrupt or willful defaulter or defaulter nor reported as fraud by any bank or financial institution or non-banking financial company An applicant availing benefits under any other PLI scheme of the Government of India for the same product shall not be eligible under this PLI scheme Eligible Products under PLI Scheme Target Segment and Eligible Products – Air Conditioners ACS (Components) High-value Intermediaries of ACs Low-Value Intermediaries of ACs A combination of High-value Intermediaries of ACs and Low-Value Intermediaries of ACs High-Value Intermediaries of ACs Compressors including oil-free and high capacity Copper Tube (plain and/or grooved) Aluminum Stock for Foils or Fins for heat exchangers Low-Value Intermediaries of ACs Control Assemblies for IDU or ODU or Remotes Display Panels (LCD/LED) Motors Cross Flow Fan (CFF) Valves & Brass components Heat exchangers Sheet Metal components Plastic Moulding components Target Segment and Eligible Products – LED Lights LED (Core Components) LED Chip Packaging Integrated Circuits (ICs) Resistor Fuses Large-scale investments in LED components LED (Components) LED Chips LED Drivers LED Engines LED Modules Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) including Metal clad PCBs Mechanicals- Housing Wire Wound Inductors Drum Corps Heat Sinks Diffusers Ferrite Cores LED Light Management Systems (LMS) Resistors Fuses Capacitors LED Transformers Laminates for Printed Circuit Boards and Metal Clad PCBs Metalized film capacitors Investment categories There are two investment categories under each Target segment as given below. An applicant can apply under any one of the following investment categories for anyone target segment: Large Investment Normal Investment Initial Investment Period (Gestation Period) The initial Investment period (Gestation period) is the gestation time given for setting up manufacturing facilities to manufacture the eligible products. An

The full form of AGMARK is Agriculture Marketing. AGMARK is a certification mark to confirm the grading standard of agricultural commodities. It was started in 1937 by the Indian Government also called Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act and then amended in 1986 to add more goods. In India, there are 222 (up to 2022) agricultural products that have been certified by AGMARK. AGMARK Full Form AGMARK stands for Agriculture Marketing. It is the certification mark that guarantees the quality of agricultural products in India. The standards of AGMARK are based on the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSAI Act 2006). AGMARK is provided by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Government of India for agricultural products. Let us look at some of the objectives of AGMARK that are mentioned below. The main objective of AGMARK is to provide quality and unadulterated agricultural products to consumers. This grading system is used for both domestic and international purposes. Products such as cereals, oilseeds, vegetable oils, honey, butter, besan, atta, fruits, vegetable, etc. are covered under AGMARK certification. The standards used for AGMARK are used to differentiate between quality and 2-3 grades are prescribed for each commodity. Up to the year 2022, a total of 222 agricultural commodities have been notified that are to be certified as AGMARK products. Objective of AGMARK Grading Scheme The main objective is to provide consumers with quality, unadulterated products. The grading can be used for both domestic and export purposes Features of AGMARK This is issued by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, of the Government of India for agricultural products. It covers quality guidelines for more than 200 different commodities ranging from pulses to cereals, from essential oils to semi-processed food like vermicelli. The head office is in Faridabad. The central AGMARK Laboratory is in Nagpur and 11 state owned AGMARK labs are found in 11 nodal cities. It is legally enforceable as per the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (amended in 1986). The application processes are done online via the platform created by the National Informatic Centre (NIC). The standards for AGMARK are framed based on the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, and the International Organisation for Standardization. AGMARK certification is voluntary except for edible vegetable oils and fat spread which is mandatory as per FSSAI Regulations, 2006. Benefits of AGMARK Farmers are befitted as the state offers more subsidies to those products that carry the mark. Marketing of the product finds a boost. The quality of the product is sustained by virtue of statutory compliances. Difference Between FSSAI and AGMARK The FSSAI mark is compulsory whereas, AGMARK is a voluntary certification. FSSAI licensing covers all processes of food packing and every food item, agrarian or not. AGMARK, on the other hand, is meant exclusively for agricultural products. FSSAI licensing comes under the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, but AGMARK comes under the Agriculture Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act of India, 1937. Process for Agmark certification A farmer who wants to get the certification should have the necessary infrastructure to process the products for Agmark grading. And also should have an approved laboratory for grading. The Chemist who has approved tests all the raw materials and the processed food products before the packing is done in suitable packing material or containers. The officers of Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) will have a regular check on the samples from the packers and market. All the samples which have undergone the test will be analysed in Regional Agmark Laboratories (https://dmi.gov.in/Documents/ActivitiesCAL.pdf). The product will be rejected if it does not meet the prescribed standards. Application process Sign In/Register: New User must register with the email Id, mobile number, address, Aadhaar ID, and photo id. There will be a primary and secondary user id and password generated. https://agmarkonline.dmi.gov.in/DMI/customers/register_customer After registration, an applicant must: Click on the certificate of Authorisation to apply for Agmark certification on the commodities for manufacturing/packing premises. Click on the Certificate of Printing permission to apply for printing permission of the Agmark grading copy which is previously certified. Click on Certificate of Approval of Laboratory to apply for the approval of the laboratory to grade the agricultural products under Agmark for domestic trade. Filling the Form: The applicant must use the secondary user id and password to sign in and access the online application form to fill in all the proposed unit. All the manufacturing units and packing units must apply online to get a Certificate of Authorization (CA). The applicant must upload all the necessary documents in PDF Verification and Approval: The final procedure is the verification process and after which the commodity will be approved for getting the Agmark grade. FAQs What is the Agmark Grading Scheme? The Agmark Grading Scheme is a certification program by the Government of India that ensures the quality and safety of agricultural products. It is managed by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) and provides a quality standard mark for various food products. What products are covered under the Agmark Grading Scheme? The Agmark Grading Scheme covers a range of agricultural products, including grains, pulses, oilseeds, and processed foods. It helps in maintaining quality standards and ensuring consumer protection.

Overview of the scheme Name of the scheme Rajasthan Girl Child Incentive Award Scheme. Starting date 2009-10 Benefit One time lump sum amount of Rs 5000/- per year to the girls pursuing graduation after securing 75% marks in class 12th examination. Nodal Department Department of Secondary Education, Rajasthan. application system Online through Rajasthan Shaladarpan Portal. About the plan Rajasthan Girl Child Incentive Award Scheme has been started by the Rajasthan Government.  Department of Secondary Education, Government of Rajasthan is the nodal department for this scheme. This scheme was started in the session 2009-10 to promote girl child education every year. The objective of this scheme is to provide support to girl education as well as give them financial help. Under the Rajasthan Balika Protsahan Puraskar Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to the girls of the state:- One time lump sum amount of Rs 5000/- per year to the girls pursuing graduation after securing 75% marks in class 12th examination. The following persons will be eligible for Rajasthan Girl Child Incentive Award Scheme:- Must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan state. Must have passed high school examination in 2019. The applicant must be unmarried. The student must have obtained minimum 75% marks in class 12. This amount is payable to girl students who have passed class 12 and are pursuing regular graduation studies. At the time of application, the student should have Jan-Aadhaar details in which the student’s name and date of birth are correct. If the name and date of birth of the student is not correct in the Jan-Aadhaar, then the candidate should get her Jan-Aadhaar corrected and only then apply online. The incentive amount will be transferred to the bank account of the applicant student. Therefore, it is necessary that the student’s Jan Aadhar card should also be linked to the same account number. Benefits under the scheme Under the Rajasthan Balika Protsahan Puraskar Yojana, the following benefits will be provided to the girls of the state:- One time lump sum amount of Rs 5000/- per year to the girls pursuing graduation after securing 75% marks in class 12th examination. Eligibility The following persons will be eligible for Rajasthan Girl Child Incentive Award Scheme:- Must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan state. Must have passed high school examination in 2019. The applicant must be unmarried. The student must have obtained minimum 75% marks in class 12. There is no restriction on the income, occupation, caste etc. of the student’s parents. Age should be between 18 years to 35 years. Documents required Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate. Bank passbook. Jan-Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card. Aadhar card. Process Online application is done by the student through Rajasthan Shaladarpan Portal . First of all the applicant has to register himself on the portal. After registration, the applicant will have to login to the portal with the login ID and password received. After that the applicant will have to enter his personal information on the portal. Necessary documents also have to be attached with the application. After filling all the information the application form has to be submitted. Thereafter, after the application is approved by the District Education Officer and Chief Block Education Officer, it is forwarded to the Girls Education Foundation, Jaipur. The payment is made by the Girl Child Education Foundation through DBT in the girl child’s bank account. FAQs What is the Rajasthan Balika Protsahan Puraskar Yojana? The Rajasthan Balika Protsahan Puraskar Yojana is a government initiative aimed at encouraging the education of girl children in Rajasthan by providing financial incentives and recognition to girls who perform exceptionally well in their academics. Who is eligible for the Rajasthan Balika Protsahan Puraskar Yojana? Girls who are residents of Rajasthan and have excelled in their 10th and 12th-grade examinations from a recognized board are eligible for the scheme. The specific academic criteria may vary depending on the guidelines issued each year.

Swanirbhar Naari is a state flagship scheme implemented by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, to support indigenous weavers and promote their traditional hand-woven items. The scheme ensures direct procurement from weavers without the involvement of middlemen, thereby providing them fair market access and improved remuneration for their craftsmanship. Under the scheme, a dedicated online portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) is used for the registration of eligible weavers. The weavers are required to undergo physical field verification by departmental officials, and their registration is mapped with their Aadhaar number. The scheme encourages the weavers to acquire various certifications and provides quality training to upgrade their skills through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes. To enhance productivity and quality, modern technology is integrated into the traditional weaving process. India Handloom Brand is a scheme that has been launched by the Prime Minister as a part of the first-ever India Handloom Brand in Chennai. The scheme endorses the quality of the products such as raw material, processing, embellishments, weaving design and other requirements to earn customer’s trust. Moreover, the scheme is aimed to generate a special market space and increase the income of the weavers. Benefits Empowerment of indigenous weavers by eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair market access. Improved remuneration for the weavers through direct procurement and online payments. Skill upgradation and training opportunities through Handloom Training Centres and Institutes. Integration of modern technology to enhance the pattern, quality, and productivity of hand-woven items. Facilitation of certifications to validate the craftsmanship of the weavers. Increased market visibility and sales opportunities through showrooms and e-marketing platforms. Preservation and promotion of traditional hand-woven heritage of Assam. Categories of Users Given below is the list of category of users to participate in India handloom brand initiative. Weavers Master weavers Primary co-operative societies Apex handloom societies Retailers Exporters Others Other includes Self Help Groups (SHGs), consortia, producers companies, Joint Liability Groups (JLG), Handloom Weavers Groups (HWG) etc. that are identified under Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS) or any other legal entity/organisation that is involved in handloom related activities, approved to avail benefits under other schemes of Development Commissioner for Handlooms. Any other organisations willing to participate in the scheme has to be approved by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms. Eligibility The weaver must be a resident of Assam. The weaver must have at least one handloom in their household. The weaver must have a valid bank account with Core Banking Solution (CBS). The weaver should possess a valid yarn passbook issued by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam (if available). Indigenous weavers from Assam and intended weavers are allowed to register, subject to physical verification by concerned Inspectors of Handloom and Textile, Assam. Application Process Step 1: RegistrationWeavers need to visit the “Swanirbhar Naari” portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) and register as a beneficiary.The registration process requires providing the necessary details and uploading the required documents (as stated in section 7.1 to 7.4).The registration will be accepted subject to physical field verification by departmental officials. Step 2: Verification and ApprovalDepartmental officials will conduct physical field verification of the registered weavers to validate their eligibility.Once the verification is completed, the officials will approve the weaver’s registration on the portal. Step 3: Procurement and PaymentWeavers can participate in the procurement process by submitting their products based on the defined quality benchmarks.The procurement committee, consisting of officials from the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam, ARTFED, AGMC Ltd., and other relevant representatives, will examine the products and fix the price.Upon successful procurement, the weavers will receive online payments within four days. Documents Required Proof of residence in Assam Proof of owning at least one handloom Valid bank account details with Core Banking Solution (CBS) Valid yarn passbook issued by the Directorate of Handloom & Textiles, Assam (if available) FAQs How can I register for the scheme? You need to visit the “Swanirbhar Naari” portal (swanirbharnaari.assam.gov.in) and complete the registration process by providing the required details and uploading the necessary documents. Is physical verification necessary for registration? Yes, physical field verification of the weavers by departmental officials is mandatory for the registration to be accepted.

Scheme launched by GR शासन निर्णय क्र. योजना-२०१९/प्र.क्र.१२१/उद्योग ७ dated on 01.08.2019 Scheme will be implemented and monitored by Directorate of Industries (DOI), under the administrative control of Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. The Scheme will be implemented through District Industries Canters (DICs), Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIB) under the control of Directorate of Industries and also by banks.  The maximum cost of the project/unit admissible under manufacturing sector is Rs.50 lakh. The maximum cost of the project/unit admissible under service, Agro-based/ Primary Agro processing sector, E-vehicle based goods transport and other businesses, single brand service ventures (single brand-based chains, mobile service ventures) is Rs.20 lakhs. Beneficiary’s Contribution in the project cost will be 5% to 10 % as per the Categories of Beneficiaries under CMEGP scheme and balance amount of the total project cost will be provided by Banks as term loan. The Government of Karnataka has introduced the Chief Minister Self Employment Scheme (CMEGP) to create self-employment opportunities in the State. Under CMEGP scheme, Government provides a subsidy on loan for the rural entrepreneurs to start a new business.  The Karnataka Government implements this scheme in consultation with District Officers of Karnataka Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) and Joint Director of Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC). Objective of CMEGP Scheme To create employment opportunities in Karnataka To provide and support self-employment in the state To empower rural youth of Karnataka To provide entrepreneur development training Benefits Categories of beneficiaries under CMEGPBeneficiary’s Contribution (of project cost)Rate of subsidy (of project cost)Area (location of project/unit) UrbanRuralGeneral Category10%15%25%Special Category (includes SC / ST /Women/ Ex- servicemen / differently abled/VJNT/OBC/Minority)5%25%35% Eligibility 1)The Age of the applicant should be between 18 to 45. For Special category (including SC/ST/Women/ Ex-servicemen/Differently abled) age is relaxed by 5 years.2)The Occupation of the applicant should be unemployed youth, Youth willing to establish new ventures. 3)The Annual Income of the Applicant/Family/Parent/Guardian should No criteria LPA4)The Gender of the applicant should be Male and Female 5)The Marital Status of the applicant should be for all 6)The Educational Qualification of the applicant should be minimum 7th standard pass for project/unit above Rs. 10 lac and for project/units above Rs.25 lac the required educational criterion for the applicant is minimum 10th standard pass. Documents Required Passport size photo2) Aadhar card3) Domicile certificate4) Educational cetifiacate5) Undertaking form6) Project profile7) Caste certificate(If applicable)8) Special categary certificate(If applicable)9) Pan card10) Populatuion certificate (Only for rural applicant)11) Clearance /approved certificate (bank)(If Working capital is zero for project cost more than 5 lac)  Application Process Step 01: Fill online application on portal https://maha-cmegp.gov.in Step 02: District level Scrutiny and Coordination Sub-Committee (DLSCC) constituted under the Chairmanship of respective GM, DICs will scrutinize the applications and prepare a primary list of eligible applicants. Step 03: primary eligible applicants list will be approved by DLTFC and then forwarded to bank. Step 04: Bank Sanctioning & Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training & Disbursment Step 05: Subsidy claim by Bank to GM  Step 06: Approval of claim by HO and disbursement of margin money viz. nodal bank  Step 07: completion of three successful years of activity and following the timely repayment schedule as informed by the bank, the margin money in the form of grant-in-aid will be re-appropriated in the applicant’s loan account after confirmation / necessary validation from GM, DIC. FAQs Who are the beneficiaries? Individual Entrepreneurs and SHG’s. What is the definition of family ? Self and Spouse.

As per the budget announcement made by the Hon’ble Chief Minister for the financial year 2022-23, milk prepared from Powder Milk is to be made available twice a week to the students of government schools, madrasas and special training centers under the Mid Day Meal Scheme. Under this scheme, powdered milk is to be purchased and supplied by / from Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation Limited (RCDF). The main objective of starting the Mukhyamantri Bal Gopal Yojana under the Mid Day Meal Scheme is to increase enrollment and attendance of students studying in schools, prevent drop outs, increase nutrition level and provide essential macro and micro nutrients. Quantity of milk under the scheme S.No. Class Level Amount of Powdered Milk (per student) Amount of milk prepared (per student) Amount of sugar   1 Primary (Class to 5) 15 grams 150ml 8.4 grams 2 Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) 20 grams 200 ml 10.2 grams Eligibility Milk will be provided two days a week to students of classes 1 to 8 studying in all government primary and upper primary schools, madrasas, special training centers currently benefiting from the Mid Day Meal Scheme. Operation of the scheme Source of availability of milk: Under the scheme, powdered milk will be purchased from Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation Limited (RCDF). Commissionerate, Mid Day Meal will allocate powdered milk district-wise. As per the allocation by RCDF, doorstep delivery of powdered milk will be done to the schools. In every school milk will be provided to the students on two days as prescribed below: Tuesday In case there is a holiday in the school on the above mentioned scheduled day i.e. Friday, milk will be provided on the next academic day. In every school milk will be made available to the students immediately after the prayer meeting. The School Management Committee (SMC) will be responsible for providing milk to the students under the scheme. Under the scheme, instructions have been given to paint the “nutritional menu” in every school at a prominent place in the school. Along with the place of marking the nutritional menu, the quantity of milk on the day milk is provided and the details of the stock of Powder Milk will also be mandatorily mentioned. The payment for powdered milk received from Rajasthan State Cooperative Dairy Federation in schools will be made at the rate of Rs. 400/- per kg. In case of change in the rates of powdered milk, the redetermination will be done with the consent of the Finance Department on the recommendation of the committee constituted as follows: Additional Chief Secretary, School Education Department – ​​Chairman Commissioner, Mid Day Meal Member Secretary Additional Commissioner, Mid Day Meal Member Representative of Finance Department – ​​(Joint Secretary level) Member Administrator and Managing Director, Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation Limited (RCDF) – Member Responsibilities of stakeholders at various levels for “Mukhyamantri Bal Gopal Yojana 1. State level (Commissionerate, Mid Day Meal)- Commissioner, Mid Day Meal will be responsible for effective and systematic implementation of “Mukhyamantri Bal Gopal Yojana” at the state level. For implementation of the scheme from the state level, advance amount will be transferred to the districts for payment of milk, sugar, fuel and purchase of utensils on quarterly basis, just like the current nutrition program. The amount for purchase of utensils (non-recurring item) will be transferred to the districts at the beginning of the scheme. ॥ Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation Limited ( RCDF) : a) Powdered milk will be supplied to schools by RCDF in 1 kg packing (as per prescribed design) as per allocation. (b) It will be ensured that powdered milk is as per FSSAI standards. (c) The work of safely delivering the packets of powdered milk as per the allotted quantity to each school will be done by RODF. (d) RCDF will pack the powdered milk packets in another bag or carton and supply them to the schools. (e) While supplying the goods, they will be covered properly with water proof tarpaulin so that there is no possibility of it getting wet due to rain etc. (f) Powdered milk will be supplied in packing. If any packet is found wet, damaged, torn or not usable for any reason, then the supply will not be taken by the head of the institution/mid day meal in-charge and other packets will be supplied in its place. In such a situation, the extra transportation cost for supply will not be paid. (g) The packets of powdered milk being supplied must have Mfg Date and Exp. Date mentioned on them. (h) If during delivery of powdered milk to schools by RCDF, it gets spoiled/destroyed in any way or the quantity is found to be less, then RCDF will be solely responsible for it and full supply to the concerned school will be ensured immediately. (i) Powdered milk will be supplied to the schools on working days and the head of the institution will be informed one day in advance by the transport contractor. (j) The authorized transport contractor of RCDF will provide the packets of powdered milk to the head of the institution/mid-day meal in-charge and obtain its receipt/challan in five copies. One copy will be provided to the school. (k) The head of the institution/nutrition in-charge will provide a receipt to the transport contractor only after counting and matching the packets and the quantity. The name of the school with its signature, seal, name and designation and the quantity of the material received and the packet number will be clearly mentioned on the receipt. (l) To confirm the quality of powdered milk, the powdered milk being supplied shall be analysed along with its report from a laboratory approved by National Accreditation Board for Research in Laboratory (NABL) and a copy of the report shall be submitted to the District Education Officer (Headquarters) for Elementary Education. (m) The receipt received from RCDF schools will be submitted along with the bill to the District Education Officer, Headquarters, Primary Education. After matching the receipts by the District Education

Artisan Card is a type of registration for workers & artisans related to Handicrafted work who is working in this segment. The government has introduced this for providing the benefits of many schemes, insurance & other monetary benefits to direct them or their families. Artisan Card is like Aadhar Card / Bhamashah Card / Driving Licence. It includes photo, name, gender, contact no, address & a QR code.  It is basically moderate & issued by State Government.   Key Features Registration and Profile Creation: Artisans can register themselves on the app and create a profile showcasing their crafts, skills, and products. Product Listing: Users can list their products on the platform, providing details such as description, price, and images. This helps in reaching a wider audience. Market Access: The app helps artisans connect with potential buyers, including individuals, retailers, and wholesalers, thereby expanding their market reach. Training and Workshops: Information about various training programs and workshops for skill enhancement and business development is available. Government Schemes and Subsidies: The app provides details about government schemes, subsidies, and financial support available for artisans. Sales and Orders: Artisans can manage their sales and track orders directly through the app. Customer Feedback: Buyers can provide feedback and ratings, which helps artisans improve their products and services. Support and Assistance: The app offers support features, including contact details for help with any issues or queries. Benefits Government Schemes Very less compliance Free Insurance Interest Benefits On Loan Artisan Card Government Subsidies Priority In Government Programmes Or Occasion Documents Required Aadhar Card PAN Card Signature Photograph of Establishment Address Proof of establishment Cancel Check or Latest bank Statement Employer Declaration Employer Photograph FAQs Jaipur is famous for which handicraft? The capital city of Rajasthan is famous for its blue pottery. Name one handicraft associated with the camel? Usta art of Rajasthan is associated with the camel. Two different processes take place during the creation of this craft. Other than this, making different beautiful designs while grooming the camel here is also called usta art.

Financial assistance of 31 thousand rupees will be provided on the marriage of girls from BPL families belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Minority category. Financial assistance of Rs. 21 thousand will be provided on the marriage of girls belonging to all the following categories of families. BPL families/Antyodaya families/Aastha card holder families of all other categories and economically weak widow women. On marriage of daughters of specially abled persons. On the female player’s own marriage. On marriage of daughters of beneficiaries in Palanhar. If a girl from any category has passed class 10th, she will be given an additional amount of ₹10,000. If a girl from any category has passed the graduation examination, then she will be given an additional amount of ₹ 20000. Overview of the scheme Name of the scheme Rajasthan Chief Minister Kanyadaan Scheme. Starting date 2022. Benefit Financial assistance of Rs. 21000 to Rs. 51000 will be provided to eligible category families. Nodal Department Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan. application system Online through Rajasthan SSO Portal. About Rajasthan Chief Minister Kanyadaan Yojana has been launched by the Rajasthan Government. Chief Minister Kanyadaan Yojana is an important scheme by the Rajasthan government for the girls of the state. Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan is the nodal department of this scheme. Through this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to the girls of the state. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to poor girls/daughters of the state at the time of marriage. Under the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana, financial assistance ranging from Rs 21000 to Rs 51000 will be provided to eligible category families. The following persons will be eligible for Rajasthan Chief Minister Kanyadan Yojana:- Native of Rajasthan only. Girl of 18 years of age or above. For the marriage of any 2 girl children of the family. On the marriage of girls from BPL families of all categories. Financial assistance of 31 thousand rupees will be provided on the marriage of girls from BPL families belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Minority category. Financial assistance of Rs. 21 thousand will be provided on the marriage of girls belonging to all the following categories of families. BPL families/Antyodaya families/Aastha card holder families of all other categories and economically weak widow women. On marriage of daughters of specially abled persons. On the female player’s own marriage. On marriage of daughters of beneficiaries in Palanhar. If a girl from any category has passed class 10th, she will be given an additional amount of ₹10,000. If a girl from any category has passed the graduation examination, then she will be given an additional amount of ₹ 20000. Benefits under the scheme Under the Rajasthan Chief Minister Kanyadan Yojana, the following financial assistance is provided to the girls of the state:- Category Incentive Amount Scheduled Caste. Scheduled Tribe. BPL families of minority category. For uneducated bride :- 31,000/- For 10th pass bride :- 41,000/- For Graduate pass bride :- 51,000/- BPL families of all remaining categories. Antyodaya family. Aastha card holder family. Financially weak widow woman. For uneducated bride :- 21,000/- For 10th pass bride :- 31,000/- For Graduate pass bride :- 41,000/- On marriage of daughters of specially abled persons. For uneducated bride :- 21,000/- For 10th pass bride :- 31,000/- For Graduate pass bride :- 41,000/- On the female player’s own marriage. For uneducated bride :- 21,000/- For 10th pass bride :- 31,000/- For Graduate pass bride :- 41,000/- On marriage of daughters of beneficiaries in Palanhar. For uneducated bride :- 21,000/- For 10th pass bride :- 31,000/- For Graduate pass bride :- 41,000/- Eligibility Native of Rajasthan only. Girl of 18 years of age or above. For the marriage of any 2 girl children of the family. On the marriage of girls from BPL families of all categories. BPL families of Scheduled Caste category. BPL families of Scheduled Tribe category.  BPL families of minority category. Female player (if she is married). For the marriage of girls of the following categories: – Antyodaya family. Aastha card holder family. Economically weak women. Specially abled person. On marriage of daughters of beneficiaries in Palanhar. The eligibility for marriage of daughters of economically weak widowed women is as follows:- A woman whose husband has died and she has not remarried. The annual income of the widow should not exceed Rs 50 thousand from all sources. There should not be any earning member aged 25 years and above in the family. Documents To avail the benefits of Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana, it is mandatory to have the following documents:- Caste certificate. Aadhar card. Proof of address. Bank passbook. Birth certificate. Death certificate of husband (in case of widowed women). Income certificate. Education Qualification Marksheet / Certificate. Marriage certificate. Jan-Aadhaar/Bhamashah Card. Ration card. Voter ID card. Process The applicant can apply for Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana himself  through Rajasthan SSO portal .  First of all the applicant has to register himself on the Rajasthan SSO portal  . After registration, the applicant   will have to login to the portal with the login ID and password received. After logging in, SJMS has to be selected on the portal. After selecting SJMS one has to click on New Application Form. After that the applicant will have to enter his personal information on the portal. After filling all the information the application form has to be submitted. After the application is submitted, the application form will be verified by the concerned officer. After verification, the application form will be sent to the concerned officer for approval. Once the application is approved, the funds will be transferred to the applicant’s bank account on a regular basis. FAQs What is the Rajasthan Chief Minister Kanyadan Yojana? The Rajasthan Chief Minister Kanyadan Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to economically weaker families for the marriage of their daughters. The scheme is designed to reduce the financial burden on families during weddings. How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme? The financial

According to the World Bank, almost 64.61% of the Indian population lived in rural areas in 2021. Most rural regions lack modern healthcare facilities and the advanced infrastructure required to provide quality services. What is National Rural Health Mission? The National Rural Health Mission was launched on 12th April 2005 to provide quality health care to the rural population. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implements it. It establishes a community-owned health delivery system through intersectoral convergence with a special focus on health determinants like water sanitation and nutrition. National Rural Health Mission Objectives The main essence of the National Rural Health Mission is to ensure a healthcare delivery system that focuses on decentralized, community-owned healthcare delivery. It also aims to provide support to those who contribute to the social determinants. The basic objectives are: To reduce the infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate To ensure population stabilization. To prevent and control communicable and noncommunicable diseases To encourage intersectoral coordination To make the Public Health Care delivery system fully functional and accountable. To upgrade Aayush to promote a healthy lifestyle. Implementation of public-private partnership and MIS. Components of National Rural Health Mission The National Rural Health Mission includes core components like Health System Strengthening, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), and National Disease Control Programs. It also encompasses community participation initiatives like the ASHA program and Rogi Kalyan Samitis. Infrastructure development and human resource enhancement are key elements. ASHA: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are community health volunteers. They act as a bridge between the health system and the community. They provide a range of health services, including home-based deliveries, immunization, and referral services. Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS): RKSs are patient welfare committees. These are responsible for managing the affairs of hospitals. They provide financial support to patients and their families. They also help to improve the quality of care in hospitals. United Grants to Sub-Centres (UGS): UGSs are grants that are provided to sub-centres to improve their infrastructure and services. This includes providing better equipment, training for staff, and improving access to care. Health Care Service Delivery: NRHM has helped to improve health care service delivery. This is achieved by providing ambulances, mobile medical units, and human resources. This has helped to reduce the time it takes for patients to access care and to improve the quality of care. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK): JSSK is a program that provides free transport, drugs, diagnostic tests, blood, and diet to pregnant women and sick newborns in public health institutions. This has helped to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Strategies of National Rural Health Mission NRHM strategies involve decentralized planning and a community-based approach to health services. It focuses on improving healthcare infrastructure and increasing the workforce in rural areas. The mission promotes public-private partnerships to ensure comprehensive healthcare. Decentralised village and district-level health planning and management: This strategy aims to give more power and responsibility to the local level so that they can plan and manage their own healthcare needs. This is done by creating the following: Village Health and Sanitation Committees (VHS&SCs) and  District Health Management Societies (DHMSs). Appointment of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) ASHAs are community health volunteers responsible for providing health care services to the rural population. They are trained to provide a range of services. This includes home-based deliveries, immunization, and referral services. Strengthening the public health service delivery infrastructure: This strategy aims to strengthen the public health infrastructure in rural areas. This is done by: building new health facilities,  upgrading existing facilities, and  providing equipment and supplies.  Grants are provided to states and districts to improve their health infrastructure. Mainstreaming AYUSH: AYUSH is a system of traditional Indian medicine. It includes Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. This strategy aims to integrate AYUSH into the public health system so that people have access to a wider range of healthcare services. Reorienting medical education: This strategy aims to reorient medical education so that it is more relevant to the needs of the rural population. This is done by introducing new courses and training modules on rural health. It also involves the provision of scholarships to students from rural areas. Promoting public-private partnerships: This strategy aims to promote public-private partnerships in the health sector. The government can leverage the resources of the private sector to improve healthcare delivery in rural areas. Implementation Strategies Core Strategies Train and improve the capacity of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to own, control and manage all the public health services. Promoting access to improved health care services at the household level through the female health activist (ASHA). The health plan for each village through the Village Health Committee of the Panchayat. Strengthening the sub-centre through an untied fund which would enable the local planning and action and more Multi-Purpose Workers (MPW). Strengthening the existing PHCs and CHCs, and provision of 30 to 50 bedded Community Health Centers (CHCs) per lakh population for the improved health care to a normative standard (Indian Public Health Standards defining equipment, personnel, and the management standards). Implementation and Preparation of an inter-sectoral District Health Plan that will be prepared by the District Health Mission, including drinking water, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene Integrating the vertical Health and Family Welfare programmes at the National, State, District and Block levels. Technical Support provided to the National, State and District Health Missions, for the Public Health Management. Strengthening the capacities required for the data collection, assessment and review for the evidence-based monitoring, planning and supervision. Formulation of the transparent policies for the deployment and career development of the Human Resources for health. Developing capacities for preventive health care at primary levels for promoting healthy lifestyles, a decrease in the consumption of tobacco and alcohol etc. Promoting the non-profit sector that is particularly in the underserved areas. Supplementary Strategies Regulation of the Private Sector including the informal rural practitioners to ensure the availability of quality service to the citizens at the reasonable cost. Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships for achieving public health goals. Mainstreaming the AYUSH – revitalizing the local health traditions. Reorienting the medical education to support all the rural health issues including the management of Medical care and Medical

The objective of this scheme implemented by the Rajasthan Government is to encourage new industries and encourage new investment in old industries. This scheme will be in force from 07 October 2022 to 31 March 2027 and it can be amended from time to time as per the need.  Eligibility for MSME Sector under RIPS 2022 (a) Manufacturing UnitsAll MSME manufacturing units (except tobacco/pan masala, beef, aerated water plant, retail/trading activity, other prohibited activity) are eligible to avail the benefits under RIPS 2022. (b) Service Enterprises Service enterprises engaged in the following business are eligible to receive benefits under RIPS2022:- Cold Chain StorageConference HallsElectronic Manufacturing ClustersHealth CareIT & FintechHotels & TourismEntertainmentFilm CityCold Chain in PharmaceuticalsCommon Utility CentresPreservation of Agricultural Products Employment Generation Subsidy:Employers of eligible MSME units will get 50% refund of the amount deposited by them in EPF and ESI. This refund will be available to the employer for seven years. Green Incentives:(i) 50% of the cost incurred by the employer on water audit will be refunded, up to a maximum of Rs 2 lakh. Cost incurred on water equipment will be refunded up to Rs 20 lakh. (ii) 50% of the cost of equipment purchased for recycling and reusing waste water and rainwater harvesting will be refunded, up to a maximum of Rs 7.50 lakh.(iii) 50% of the cost of equipment purchased for waste material management will be refunded, up to a maximum of Rs 1 crore. Other incentives:1. 50% of the cost incurred on obtaining quality certificate or process certificate for export will be refunded, up to a maximum limit of Rs 25 lakh.2. Subsidy of up to 75% of the cost of obtaining patent will be provided, up to a maximum limit of Rs 5 lakh.3. 50% of the investment made in the process of raising funds through SM platform will be rebated, up to a maximum limit of Rs 5 lakh Benefits for MSME units under RIPS 2022: MSME units are refunded 75% of the SGST tax paid by them as investment subsidy for a period of 7 years.Interest Subsidy: The benefit of interest subsidy for MSME units under RIPS 2022 is given for 5 years. The slabs of interest subsidy under RIPS 2022 for MSME units are given below:Loan amount – Interest subsidy (%) Rs.1 crore to 5 crore – 6% Rs.5 crore to 10 crore – 4% Rs.10 crore to 50 crore – 3% FOCUSED CATEGORIES The RIPS 2022 policy has simplified architectural to enable easier in understanding with considering the FOCUS category classified under RIPS 2019 to ensure there should not be any exclusion in the new policy. The eight identified priority category under RIPS 2022 as under: Manufacturing Services Sunrise sectors MSMEs Startups Logistics Parks, Warehousing & Cold Chains R&D, GCC  & Test Labs Renewable Energy Plants FAQs What is the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS)? The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) is a policy initiative by the Government of Rajasthan to attract and encourage investments in the state. It aims to promote sustainable industrial development, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic growth by providing various incentives and benefits to businesses and industries setting up operations in Rajasthan. What types of businesses are eligible for incentives under RIPS? RIPS is open to a wide range of businesses, including manufacturing units, service enterprises, agro-based industries, IT and IT-enabled services, handicrafts, and more. Specific eligibility criteria and incentives may vary depending on the nature and scale of the business.