Agnipath – Agniveer Recruitment Scheme — 4-year defence service: ₹30,000–₹40,000/month · ₹11.71 Lakh Seva Nidhi corpus on exit · 25% retained permanently · Priority in central govt. jobs & entrepreneur support on exit
Island Youth Skill Development & Placement Scheme (A&N UT) — Free skill training of 3–12 months in trades relevant to island economy — scuba diving & marine tourism, hotel & hospitality, boat building & repair, IT/BPO, healthcare, construction; ₹1,500–₹2,500/month stipend during training; 70%+ post-training placement assistance; free ITI courses at Government ITIs in Port Blair and Andaman; apprenticeship with stipend under NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme); special eco-tourism guide certification tied to A&N forest dept.
Arunachal Pradesh (1)
Chief Minister's Self Employment Scheme (CMSES) — Arunachal Pradesh — Collateral-free financial assistance to educated unemployed youth and first-generation entrepreneurs of Arunachal Pradesh to set up micro and small enterprises — key benefits: project loan of ₹50,000–₹20 lakh with 30–50% capital subsidy (higher subsidy for women, ST applicants, differently-abled, and applicants from remote frontier districts); bank loan component facilitated through Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank and nationalised banks; free Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training through District Industries Centre (DIC) and APIIC (Arunachal Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation); priority sectors aligned with Arunachal's strengths: eco-tourism and homestay, bamboo & cane products, food processing (kiwi/orange/cardamom value addition, bamboo shoot processing), handloom textiles, fisheries and pisciculture, IT/digital services; special higher subsidy package for applicants from Category A districts (most remote districts); mandatory Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for eligibility
Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Mela (Assam) — ₹3,000 direct cash to bank accounts of tea garden workers (BPL women included); promotes financial inclusion and cashless banking among tea garden communities; ~7.5 lakh workers covered
Mukhyamantri Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana (Bihar) — ₹1,000/month for up to 2 years for unemployed youth aged 20–25 who have passed Class 12 from Bihar and are actively seeking employment; linked with skill training under Kushal Yuva Program
Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Bihar) — ₹10,000 first instalment by DBT to start self-employment; after about 6 months, women whose work is going well can get further support of up to ₹2 lakh.
Kushal Yuva Program — Bihar Skill Mission — Free 3–6 month skill training for youth aged 15–28: communication skills, basic IT (computer), and life skills; certificate on completion; linked to job placement; conducted at registered KYP centres across Bihar
Chandigarh Skill Development Mission (CSDM) — Free short-term skill training (3–6 months) in trades like electrician, plumbing, IT, beauty & wellness, retail, construction, hospitality, and healthcare for Chandigarh residents; training conducted at ITIs and empanelled training centres; placement assistance and job fairs organised post-training; stipend/allowance may be provided during training; certificates recognised by NCVT/NSDC
PMKVY / Delhi Skill Training — Free Certification (Delhi) — Free short-term skill training (100–300 hours) in 200+ trades (IT, hospitality, beauty, construction, retail, healthcare etc.) with government-recognised NSQF certificate and ₹500 post-placement incentive
BOCW Medical Assistance & Accident Relief (Delhi Construction Workers) — Medical reimbursement ₹3,000–₹15,000/year for registered construction workers; ₹1 lakh accident relief for serious injuries; ₹50,000 ex-gratia on accidental death; funeral grant ₹5,000; free health check-up camps
Chief Minister's Rozgar Yojana (Goa) — Subsidised loans of ₹10–25 lakh for Goa domicile youth (18–45 years) to start self-employment ventures; 30% capital subsidy (max ₹3 lakh) for general category; 40% subsidy for SC/ST/Women/differently-abled; repayable in 5–7 years; covers trade, service, and manufacturing sectors
HIMAYAT — Skill & Placement Programme (J&K) — Free skill training of 3–12 months for J&K youth aged 15–35 in 40+ trades — IT/ITeS, banking, retail, hospitality, beauty & wellness, electronics, construction, healthcare, and tourism; 100% training cost borne by government; ₹1,000–2,500/month stipend during training; post-training placement support with minimum ₹10,000/month salary guaranteed; special focus on youth from militancy-affected districts; training conducted at empanelled institutes across India
Inter-State Migrant Worker Welfare Scheme (KA) — Accident insurance ₹1 Lakh, repatriation assistance up to ₹10,000, free medical aid & helpline (1800-425-1000) for migrant workers in Karnataka
Himayat — Skill Training & Placement Scheme (Ladakh UT) — Free residential skill training for 3–12 months in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, construction, IT, healthcare, and retail for youth aged 15–35; ₹1,500–₹3,000/month stipend during training; free accommodation and food in residential batches; 70%+ placement guarantee after training; post-placement support for 2 years; applicable to school dropouts and unemployed graduates
Bandhkam Kamgar Yojana – Construction Worker Welfare — Children's scholarship ₹2,500–₹25,000/yr, ₹5L accidental death cover, ₹2L natural death, ₹15,000 maternity, ₹1L critical illness, ₹51,000 daughter's marriage grant, ₹10,000 tool grant and ₹2L housing aid
Beedi Workers Welfare Fund Scheme – Maharashtra — Free housing, medical aid (ESI hospitals), children's scholarship (₹1,500–₹7,500/yr), maternity benefit ₹1,000, group insurance & drinking water facilities for registered beedi workers and families
MGNREGS — Meghalaya State Enhancement (Meghalaya) — 100 days of guaranteed wage employment per rural household per year at ₹254/day (Meghalaya MGNREGS notified wage rate 2024–25); state provides additional 50 days of employment for Scheduled Tribe households in notified blocks; wages paid directly to bank/post-office account within 15 days; focus on land development, watershed management, and rural road connectivity
Socio-Economic Development Programme (SEDP) — Mizoram — Collateral-free loan of ₹50,000–₹10 lakh for educated unemployed youth (18–45 years) and first-generation entrepreneurs to start micro and small enterprises; 20–30% capital subsidy on project cost (higher for women / ST applicants); free entrepreneurship development training through MIDC and government ITIs; covers manufacturing, services, trade, and agro-processing sectors; targeted at youth in rural and semi-urban areas
Chief Minister's Self-Employment Scheme (CMSE) — Nagaland — Collateral-free loans of ₹50,000–₹10 lakh for educated unemployed youth (18–45 years) and first-generation entrepreneurs to start micro and small enterprises; 25–35% capital subsidy on project cost (higher for women / ST applicants); free entrepreneurship development training through DIC and government polytechnics; priority sectors include agro-processing, food & beverage, tourism, handloom, IT services, and bamboo products aligned with Nagaland's economic strengths; special window for ex-servicemen and differently-abled applicants
Skill Development & Employment Scheme (Puducherry) — Free skill training programs of 3–6 months in Puducherry ITIs and empanelled private training centres under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and UT-funded schemes — trades include electronics, welding, tailoring, computer hardware, hospitality, beauty & wellness, and marine fisheries; monthly stipend of ₹1,000–₹2,500 during training; placement assistance; NSDC / NCVT-recognised certificates
Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Scheme — Multiple benefits: ₹5,000 child education grant + ₹2,000 medical aid + ₹20,000 death relief for registered workers
Punjab BOCW Welfare Scheme — ₹20,000 death/accident benefit + ₹3,000 medical aid + ₹5,000 child education grant + ₹50,000 maternity benefit for registered construction workers
Rajasthan (4)
Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana — Unemployment allowance of ₹4,000/month (men) and ₹4,500/month (women, transgender persons and persons with disabilities) for up to 2 years, with 4 hours a day of internship in a government office
Sikkim Skill Development Mission — Free Vocational Training — Free short-term and long-term vocational training for unemployed Sikkim Subject holders of age 18–40 to enhance employability in state-priority sectors — key benefits: 3–12 month fully free residential and non-residential courses at Sikkim ITIs (Rangpo, Jorethang, Gangtok), SSDM training centres, and partner private institutes; courses include: hospitality & hotel management, electrical work, plumbing, construction masonry, mobile phone repair, computer hardware, tally & accounts, nursing assistant, beauty & wellness, and Sikkim-specific crafts (thangka painting, bamboo-cane work, traditional weaving); ₹1,000 per month stipend for outstation trainees during training period; free NSQF-certified course completion certificate recognised nationally; 70% placement assistance through SSDM job portal and industry tie-ups with Sikkim hotels, hospitals, and government departments; special 6-month advanced course for ex-servicemen in security services and logistics; free tools/equipment kit at course completion for self-employment track trainees; priority for SC/ST, BPL, differently-abled, and women applicants
Sikkim Homestay Development & Registration Scheme — Financial and promotional support for Sikkim Subject holders to develop and register homestays as part of Sikkim's sustainable eco-tourism model — key benefits: one-time capital assistance of ₹1.5 lakh per homestay unit for renovation, bathroom fitting, and furnishing (for families converting existing home); additional ₹50,000 for constructing a dedicated guest room in rural/remote tourism zones (North and West Sikkim); free 5-day training in hospitality, hygiene, organic home-cooked food preparation, and English communication at Sikkim Tourism Institute; official 'Certified Sikkim Homestay' tag with listing on sikkim.gov.in/tourism portal and Incredible India platform for national and international visibility; priority inclusion in state-curated tour packages; ₹5,000 annual maintenance incentive for maintaining 4-star hygiene and cleanliness rating; electricity subsidy at domestic rate (not commercial) for registered homestays; one free refresher training per year on digital payments and online booking management
Chief Minister's Self Employment Scheme (CMSES) — Sikkim — Collateral-free financial assistance to educated unemployed youth and first-generation entrepreneurs in Sikkim to start micro and small enterprises — key benefits: project loan of ₹50,000–₹15 lakh with 30–40% capital subsidy on project cost (higher subsidy for women, ST/SC applicants, and differently-abled); bank loan component facilitated through Sikkim Bank/nationalised banks; free entrepreneurship development programme (EDP) training through the District Industries Centre (DIC) and Sikkim Industrial Development & Investment Corporation (SIDICO); priority sectors: organic food processing, cardamom/ginger value addition, eco-tourism and homestay, handwoven textiles, IT/BPO services, and bamboo craft — aligned with Sikkim's economic strengths; special facilitation for ex-servicemen; one-time incentive of ₹5,000 for Sikkim Subject holders starting enterprise in rural areas
Tamil Nadu (5)
Conservancy Workers Comprehensive Welfare Package (TN) — Aug 2025 — ₹10 Lakh on-duty death compensation + 30,000 houses for homeless workers + free breakfast + disease detection & treatment + education scholarships for children + 35% entrepreneurship subsidy up to ₹3.5 Lakh
Construction Workers Welfare Scheme (Telangana) — Maternity ₹3,000 · Accident death ₹2 Lakh · Disability ₹1 Lakh · Education aid ₹3,000–₹20,000 · Tool grant ₹2,000 for registered construction workers
Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana (Tripura) — Collateral-free loan of ₹2 lakh–₹25 lakh for educated unemployed youth (18–40 years) to start new micro/small enterprises; 25–35% capital subsidy on project cost (higher for SC/ST/women/ex-servicemen); free skill training through TRIBE and ITIs; mentoring, incubation, and market linkage support; priority to youth from rural and tribal areas
Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana — Construction Workers (UP BOCW) — ₹65,000 for a normal marriage, ₹75,000 for an inter-caste marriage, ₹85,000 per couple at a Board mass marriage (+₹15,000 for arrangements). Raised from ₹55,000 / ₹61,000 / ₹65,000 in Nov 2025. Up to 2 daughters; also a registered woman worker's own marriage.
UP Internship Scheme (Mukhyamantri Shishushiksha) — ₹2,500/month stipend for 6 months to 1 year internship with government departments or private sector companies; technical/engineering interns get ₹2,500/month (state contribution ₹1,500 + company ₹1,000); non-technical interns get ₹2,500/month; placement assistance after training completion; open to 10th/12th pass and graduates from UP
Matritva, Shishu evam Balika Madad Yojana — Construction Workers (UP BOCW) — Registered woman worker: 3 months' wages + ₹1,000 medical bonus for a hospital delivery. Wife of a registered worker: ₹6,000. Extra ₹20,000 on a son's birth, ₹25,000 on a daughter's (₹50,000 if she is born with a disability). First 2 children. Confirm current amounts on upbocw.in.
Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana (UP) — ₹10,000 to ₹10 lakh financial assistance for traditional artisans and craftsmen to establish or scale small industries + free 6-day skill training at government centres; covers carpenters, tailors, barbers, goldsmiths, potters, basket weavers, cobblers, blacksmiths, hawkers, and other traditional trades; toolkit provided; amount transferred directly to bank account
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana — Bank loan for a new unit — up to ₹25 lakh (industry) or ₹10 lakh (service) — with a 25% margin-money subsidy from the government
Mukhyamantri Saur Swarojgar Yojana (Uttarakhand) — 25 kW solar plant set up on lease land with 70% bank loan + 25% state subsidy (only 5% own contribution); beneficiary earns by selling electricity to UPCL at ₹4.07/unit; estimated income ₹1–1.5 lakh/year; targeted at migrant workers, unemployed youth, and farmers of Uttarakhand; 10,000 units planned; 25-year agreement with UPCL
Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand) — Loans up to ₹25 lakh for service/trade sector and ₹50 lakh for manufacturing sector for Uttarakhand domicile youth (18–45 years); 25% margin money subsidy (max ₹6.25 lakh) for general category; 35% subsidy for SC/ST/Women/disabled/ex-servicemen (max ₹12.5 lakh); covers new ventures in manufacturing, handicrafts, tourism, IT, and service industries
West Bengal (4)
Yuvashree Arpan Scheme (West Bengal) — ₹1,500/month for up to 3 years for educated unemployed youth aged 18–45 from BPL/SEGY families who have passed Class 8 minimum; linked with training/apprenticeship; registered on Employment Bank of WB
Utkarsh Bangla — Skill Training (West Bengal) — Free short-term skill training (3–6 months) in 200+ trades (electrical, plumbing, IT, beauty, hospitality, garments etc.) for youth aged 14–45; stipend during training; certificate from NSDC/State Board; placement support
Karma Sathi Prakalpa — Self-employment Loan (West Bengal) — Soft loan up to ₹2 lakh from a state cooperative bank, with a 15% project subsidy (up to ₹25,000) and 50% interest subsidy for timely repayment (40% otherwise) for 3 years.