Here are ten significant financial assistance programs available in India, each aimed at providing support to various sections of society:
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
๐ This scheme aims to provide universal access to banking facilities, financial literacy, and credit for the weaker sections of society.
2. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
๐ This is a life insurance scheme offering coverage for death due to any reason.
๐ It provides a renewable one-year term life cover of Rs. 2 lakh to all subscribing bank account holders.
3. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
๐ An accidental death and disability insurance scheme offering coverage for accidental death or disability.
4. National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
๐ A one-stop solution for various scholarships offered by the central and state governments.
5. Digital India Programme
๐ Aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
6. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
๐ Provides at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
7. Old Age Assistance Scheme
๐ Provides financial assistance to elderly persons above 60 years without adequate means of support, specifically for residents of Delhi.
8. Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs
๐ Offers financial support to persons with disabilities in Delhi, including those with blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, and other disabilities.
9. Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme
๐ Provides financial assistance to voluntary organizations to run projects for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
10. CSIR Partial Financial Assistance Scheme
๐ Offers partial financial support to regular employees of CSIR to participate in international scientific events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
These programs are designed to improve financial inclusion, provide social security, and enhance the living conditions of marginalized groups across India