Government Schemes of Maharashtra

The Mukhyamantri Gramin Pashudhan Udyojakta Yojana, implemented by the Animal Husbandry Department, Maharashtra, provides a 50% subsidy to General category beneficiaries and a 75% subsidy to SC/ST beneficiaries for eligible dairy, goat rearing, poultry and fodder-related projects. Eligible SC/ST beneficiaries can receive up to Rs. 8,51,385 for a 5-cow dairy unit. Online applications are expected … Read more

The CM SRISTHI Scheme, approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet on 6 October 2026, aims to establish Centres of Excellence and research hubs in public universities, government colleges and polytechnics. The Higher and Technical Education Department will oversee the scheme, which will run from 2026 to 2031. The detailed Government Resolution and implementation guidelines are awaited. … Read more

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana is a welfare initiative of the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra that provides financial assistance to eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) students who are unable to secure admission to a Government Tribal Hostel. The scheme is linked with the official Swayam Portal, through which students apply for hostel admission and … Read more

Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana is implemented by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra which provides annual financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000 to eligible SC and Neo Buddhist students who are unable to secure admission in a government hostel. Applications can be submitted online through the … Read more

Eklavya Scholarship Scheme, implemented by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra, provides a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to eligible postgraduate students with strong academic performance and limited family income. Applications are accepted online through the MahaDBT 2.0 Portal. Maharashtra Eklavya Scholarship Scheme Highlights Scheme Name Eklavya Scholarship Scheme Nodal Department Directorate … Read more

Gyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Aadhaar Yojana, implemented by the Other Backward Bahujan Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra, provides annual financial assistance of Rs. 38,000 to Rs. 60,000 to eligible OBC, VJNT, and SBC students who are unable to secure admission in a government hostel. Eligible students can submit their applications online through the HMAS Portal. Maharashtra … Read more

Atal Bandhkam Kamgar Awas Yojana is a housing assistance scheme of the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MAHABOCW), designed to help registered construction workers secure a permanent home. Eligible beneficiaries can avail a home loan of up to Rs. 6 lakh or a direct grant of up to Rs. 2 lakh for … Read more

Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana is a social security pension scheme implemented by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Under the scheme, eligible senior citizens aged 65 years and above receive a monthly pension of Rs. 1,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to help meet their day-to-day living expenses. Maharashtra … Read more

Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Anudan Yojana is a long-running social security scheme of the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. Through this scheme, eligible widows, persons with disabilities, destitute individuals, orphans, transgender persons, and other vulnerable beneficiaries receive monthly financial assistance of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,500 directly into their bank accounts through … Read more

Nivritti Sanman Yojana, also known as the Sanman Nidhi Yojana, is a welfare initiative of the Dharmveer Anand Dighe Saheb Maharashtra Prawasi Vahtuk Chalak Kalyankari Mandal for senior auto-rickshaw and taxi driver-owners in Maharashtra. Eligible registered members who have attained 65 years of age can receive a one-time honorarium of Rs. 10,000 directly in their … Read more