Welfare Schemes

There are many old age persons who have their own houses but they don’t earn much for their living. This scheme is for the benefits of those old age people. Annapurna Yojana is sponsored by central government, which is executed by Food Supply and Commerce Department of Government of Bihar. ...

The Integrated Programme for Older Persons Programme aims at improving the quality of life of senior citizens by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and recreational opportunities. The scheme has been made flexible in order to meet the diverse needs of older persons including strengthening of the family, ...

Government of Punjab introduced various welfare schemes for defence personnels and for their families such as transport allowances, war jagir, tube well connection, etc. It also provides basic computer education to Ex-servicemen widows and their wards for their gainful employment through the Sainik Vocational Training Centres being run at District ...

The Mid day Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide also known as Mid-Day-Meal Programme. The programme supplies free lunches for children in primary and upper primary classes in government and government aided schools. Objectives: ...

Special Scholarships are given to the children of Ex-Servicemen and War Heroes so that they can continue their studies. Education is a necessity for the development of the society.  To encourage higher studies among the youth, scholarships are provided under Punjab Amalgamated Fund. The key features are enlisted below: Eligibility: Children of ...

This scheme was launched back in 1997 for the welfare of children of Ex-Servicemen. The Ex-Servicemen served the nation whole life in extreme conditions and protected the nation from the anti-social elements of the world. After they retire they deserve to be provided assistance and help from the government. This ...

Guru Harkrishan Educational Society, Chandigarh is running a scheme for providing scholarships to needy bright students studying in Professional/Vocational Courses such as Medical / Managerial / Technical / Scientific / Engineering / Computer Technology / Graduation in Commerce, Education and Post- Graduation etc. Eligibility: Student should have minimum 60% marks ...

The department of Defence Services Welfare is providing assistance to the families of War Heroes and Ex-Servicemen. The children of Ex-servicemen (NCOs/ORs) who are studying in private school are covered under this scheme. The scheme is active from 1999 for the welfare of children. The key features of this policy ...

The Department of Defence Services of Punjab was established for the welfare of military personnel and ex-servicemen. There are total 5 regiment schools in Punjab. The students registered under this scheme are given financial assistance every month for their welfare. They key features of this scheme are enlisted below: Eligibility: ...

Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has announced education loan at 1% for higher education under a new scheme, ‘Kalinga Siksha Sathi Yojana’(KSSY). “In the tune of the promise of providing education loan at less interest rate, the state government has decided to provide education loan at 1 percent per ...