Scheme for Grant of Additional Scholarship to the Students of Other Backward Classes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for Pursuing Higher Studies Anywhere in India after Secondary Level (Except Class XI & XII)

The objective of the scheme is to provide additional scholarship to the OBC students belonging to the non-creamy layer of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for pursuing higher education after Secondary (X)/Senior Secondary (XII), in government-recognized Polytechnic/ITI/College/University anywhere in India.

NBCFDC General Loan Scheme

A general loan scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice for Indian citizens from backward classes for various income-generating activities. Loan up to ₹15 Lakh per beneficiary for pursuing income-generating activities.

PM-YASASVI: Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students

The objective of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC, and DNT students (who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC) is welfare and motivation to the children of these categories by providing financial assistance at pre-matriculation or secondary stage.

National Fellowship For OBC Students

“National Fellowship for OBC Students” was launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) during the financial year 2014-15 to increase the opportunities for the students of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to pursue higher education leading to acquiring degrees such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.

Advocate Grant

The Scheme “Advocate Grant” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala during the year 2012-13. Under the scheme, the grant will be provided to law graduates belonging to backward classes facing financial difficulties for starting practice as advocates.

Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts

The “Tool Kit Grant for Traditional Handicrafts Experts” scheme is launched for the purpose for improving the productivity and competitiveness of the traditional OBC craftsmen ensuring quality goods for enhanced income and thereby qualitative improvement in their living conditions.

Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers

The scheme “Assistance to Traditional Pottery Makers” provides financial assistance to Traditional Pottery makers belonging to the state OBC category for the purchase of modern machinery for job modernization.

Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level

The objective of the scheme is to improve the quality of training by attracting promising trainees belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe & Other Backward Classes & popularize technical training among these categories, so as to make them able to earn their livelihood respectably & honorably.

Education Loan Scheme – Delhi

“Education Loan Scheme” provides financial assistance to the SC/ST/OBC/PwD students for pursuing professional and technical education in India and abroad, with loan limits of ₹7,50,000/- and ₹15,00,000/- respectively. Delhi residents with an annual family income below ₹5,00,000/- are eligible.

Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students

The scheme “Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana for OBC (Dhangar) Students” by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa aims to provide additional financial assistance to OBC (Dhangar) students to supplement their Post Matric Scholarship maintenance allowance.

Big Loan Scheme

“Big Loan Scheme” aims to provide term loans up to ₹5,00,000/- for income-generating activities to eligible applicants from specific targets groups like SC, OBC, Minorities, Safai Karamcharis, and PwDs. The scheme is implemented by DSFDC in collaboration with National Apex Corporations.

Barbershop Renovation Grant

The “Barbershop Renovation Grant” scheme is launched by the Backward Communities Development Department, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to the traditional barber of rural areas to uplift the standard of the traditional barbershops.