Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) is a government-backed credit guarantee framework launched by DPIIT under which eligible banks, NBFCs, and venture debt funds receive guarantee cover to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs. 20 crore to DPIIT-recognised startups. The scheme is operated by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) and helps startups … Read more

Startup India Scheme: DPIIT Recognition, Benefits and How to Apply

Startup India Scheme

Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched on 16 January 2016 to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup ecosystem growth across the country. Under this initiative, eligible startups receive DPIIT recognition, which unlocks tax exemptions, compliance relaxations, funding access, and IPR support through the official Startup India Portal. Startup India Scheme … Read more

Himachal Pradesh Mukhyamantri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana

Himachal Pradesh Mukhyamantri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana

Mukhyamantri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana is a rural women entrepreneurship support scheme announced by the Himachal Pradesh Government under Budget 2026-27 to provide loans up to Rs. 3 lakh for self-employment in dairy farming, food processing, tailoring, and other rural enterprises. The state government will bear 4% of the interest on these loans through scheduled banks … Read more

West Bengal Annapurna Yojana

Annapurna Yojana West Bengal

Annapurna Yojana is a newly launched women’s financial assistance scheme of the Government of West Bengal under which eligible women beneficiaries will receive ₹3,000 every month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme officially replaces the earlier proposed “Annapurna Bhandar Scheme” framework and aims to strengthen women’s empowerment and socio-economic support across the state from … Read more

West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Scheme: Online Portal, Apply & Registration

West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Scheme Apply Online

Annapurna Bhandar Scheme is a newly announced women’s welfare scheme of the West Bengal Government under which eligible women beneficiaries are expected to receive ₹3,000 monthly financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system from 1 June 2026. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries may not need a fresh application, according to current government announcements. West … Read more

Himachal Pradesh Shubh Vivah Yojana

Himachal Pradesh Shubh Vivah Yojana

Shubh Vivah Yojana is a newly announced marriage assistance scheme of the Himachal Pradesh Government under which eligible beneficiary girls can receive ₹51,000 in financial assistance for their marriage. The scheme has been introduced by merging the earlier Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Shagun Yojana into a unified welfare scheme to provide better, more simplified … Read more

Himachal Pradesh Mukhyamantri Machhuara Sahayata Yojana

Himachal Pradesh Mukhyamantri Machhuara Sahayata Yojana

Mukhyamantri Machhuara Sahayata Yojana is a fisheries livelihood support initiative of the Himachal Pradesh Government introduced to improve income opportunities and provide operational relief for fishermen communities associated with reservoir fisheries and inland fish production activities. Under the scheme, the Government has announced ₹100 per kilogram MSP support for fish along with major royalty reduction … Read more

Andhra Pradesh Matsyakaralu Sevalo Scheme

Andhra Pradesh Matsyakaralu Sevalo Scheme

Matsyakaralu Sevalo Scheme is an annual fishermen welfare assistance programme of Andhra Pradesh Government under which ₹20,000 financial assistance is provided to eligible marine fishermen families during the 61-day fishing ban period from 15 April to 14 June. The scheme supports coastal fishermen communities facing temporary livelihood loss during the marine fishing restriction period and … Read more

Tamil Nadu Amma Unavagam (Amma Canteen) Scheme

Tamil Nadu Amma Unavagam (Amma Canteen) Scheme

Amma Unavagam Scheme, popularly known as Amma Canteen Scheme, is a subsidised public food programme of Tamil Nadu that provides affordable meals through canteens operated by Greater Chennai Corporation and other Urban Local Bodies. The Tamil Nadu Government has recently ordered revival and strengthening measures for Amma Canteens across the State to improve infrastructure, food … Read more