List of DBT Schemes in India

Check List of DBT Schemes in India at DBT Bharat Portal at dbtbharat.gov.in. Union government of India headed by PM Narendra Modi is running a large number of direct benefit transfer schemes for the welfare of people. These initiatives includes schemes for farmers, children, women, senior citizens, fishermen etc. in which financial assistance is given through Direct Benefit Transfer. So we are giving you a list of DBT schemes in India in which people get assistance amount directly into their bank accounts.

Direct Benefit Transfer or DBT is an attempt to change the mechanism of transferring subsidies launched by central government of India on 1 January 2013. This program aims to transfer subsidies directly to the people through their bank accounts.

It is hoped that crediting subsidies into bank accounts will reduce leakages, delays, etc. Read this article till the end to know about 310 DBT schemes of 54 ministries.

Department Of Agricultural Research And Education: 19 Scheme(s)

Agricultural Extension
AgEdn - National Talent Scholarship UG
AgEdn - Merit Cum Means scholarship
AgEdn - Post Matric Scholarship
AgEdn - Students READY
AgEdn - ICAR Emeritus Scientist
AgEdn - ICAR Emeritus Professor
AgEdn - Netaji Subhas ICAR International Fellowship
AgEdn - ICAR Junior Research Fellowship
AgEdn - ICAR Senior Research Fellowship
AgEdn - India-Africa Fellowship
AgEdn - India-Afghanistan Fellowship
AgEdn - National Talent Scholarship PG
AS_NDRI_Institute Scholarship for M.Sc. and Ph.D.
FS - CIFE - Institutional Fellowship
CS- IARI Scholarship
AgEdn - ICAR National Professor and National Fellow
IASRI Scholarship for MSc and PhD
AS_IVRI_Institute Scholarship for M.V.Sc. and Ph.D.

Department Of Agriculture, Cooperation And Farmers Welfare: 14 Scheme(s)

Krishi Unnati Yojana (KUY)-MOVCDNER
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna
Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material
National Food Security Mission - NFSM
Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization-Centrally Sponsored
Integrated scheme on agriculture cooperation
NMSA-Rainfed Area Development
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres ACABC
Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) - Extension Functionaries
Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA)- Farmers
Sub Mission on Agriculture Mechanization-Central Sector
PM KISAN

Department Of Animal Husbandry And Dairying: 1 Scheme(s)

Livestock Health and Diseases Control

Department Of Atomic Energy: 3 Scheme(s)

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced technology RRCAT-Opportunities of Projects in RRCAT for Students
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research, and Education in Cancer ACTREC-Phd Programme
IMSc- Phd Programme

Department Of Biotechnology: 2 Scheme(s)

Junior Research Fellowship
Research Associates

Department Of Chemicals And Petrochemicals: 1 Scheme(s)

Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster

Department Of Commerce: 6 Scheme(s)

Coffee Board
Tea Board
Rubber Board
Spice board
APEDA
MPEDA

Department Of Drinking Water And Sanitation: 1 Scheme(s)

Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin

Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities: 10 Scheme(s)

Deen Dayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme
Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase, Fitting of Aids, Appliances
National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities
National Overseas Scholarship for students with disabilities
Scholarship for Top Class Education for students with disabilities
National Action Plan for skill development for persons with disabilities
Incentives to private sector employers for providing employment to persons with disabilities
Pre-matric scholarship for Persons with disabilities
Post-matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
Free Coaching for Students with Disabilities

Department Of Ex-Servicemen Welfare: 2 Scheme(s)

Prime Ministers Scholarship Scheme PMSS
Raksha Mantri Ex-servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF)

Department Of Fertilizers: 1 Scheme(s)

Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme

Department Of Financial Services: 3 Scheme(s)

Atal Pension Yojana
Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

Department Of Fisheries: 1 Scheme(s)

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Department Of Food And Public Distribution: 2 Scheme(s)

Direct Cash Transfer for food grains
DBT Kind - PDS operations in 34 states and UTs

Department Of Health And Family Welfare: 10 Scheme(s)

Janani suraksha yojana
ASHA incentives
Family Planning Compensation schemes
Payments to contractual staff
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
NIKSHAY - Tribal TB Patients
NIKSHAY - DOT Provider Honorarium
NIKSHAY - TB Notification incentive for Private Sector
NIKSHAY - TB patient incentive for nutritional support
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

Department Of Health Research: 4 Scheme(s)

Fellowship Programmes Under The Human Resource Development For Health Research
ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship
ICMR-Post Doctoral Fellowship
ICMR-Short Term Studentship

Department Of Higher Education: 23 Scheme(s)

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
P. G. Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST candidates
P.G. Indira Gandhi Scholarship For Single Girl Child
P.G. Scholarship for University Rank Holders
Junior Research Fellowship in Science, Humanities and Social Sciences
Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Fellowship for Research in Social Sciences
BSR Fellowship
Post-Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates
Dr S Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Science
Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women
Dr D S Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship
Emeritus Fellowship
P.G. Scholarship for GATE/GPAT qualified students for pursuing M.Tech/ M.E./M.Pharma- UGC
Pragati Scholarship for girls in Degree Colleges
Pragati Scholarship for girls Diploma Institutes
Saksham scholarship for differently abled students of Degree Colleges
Saksham scholarship for differently abled students of Diploma Institutes
Prime Minster's Special Scholarship Scheme For Jammu And Kashmir Students
QIP for faculty deputed for M.Tech/ Ph.D studies at QIP Centers
Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme
P.G. Scholarship For GATE/GPAT Qualified Students For Pursuing M.Tech/ M.E./M.Pharma - AICTE
Programme for Apprenticeship

Department Of Home: 4 Scheme(s)

Swatantrata sainik samman pension scheme
Grant in aid to Tripura and Mizoram for Rehabilitation of Bru migrants
Relief and Rehabilitation assistance to Sri Lankan refugees in the refugees camps
Enhanced compensation to 1984 Sikh Riots

Department Of Internal Security: 2 Scheme(s)

Prime Minister scholarship scheme
Central Scheme for Assistance to the victims of Terrorist and Communal Violence

Department Of Jammu, Kashmir And Ladakh Affairs: 3 Scheme(s)

Security related expenditure - Relief and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants
PM Assistance to DPs of POJK
Relief and Rehabilitation for Migrants and repatriates

Department Of Pharmaceuticals: 2 Scheme(s)

Pardhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
Scholarship to NIPER Students

Department Of Public Enterprises: 2 Scheme(s)

Counselling, Retraining and redeployment Scheme
Scheme of Research, Development and Consultancies on Generic issues of Public Sector Enterprises

Department Of Rural Development : 8 Scheme(s)

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushalya Yojna
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna Grameen
Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme- IGNOAPS
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme-IGNWPS
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme-IGNDPS
DAY-NRLM
National Family Benefit Scheme

Department Of School Education And Literacy: 6 Scheme(s)

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme
National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education
Stipend for Disabled girls under IEDSS component of Samagra Shiksha
Samagra Shiksha (interventions of uniform/text books)
Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Kind Benefit under IEDSS component of Samagra Shiksha

Department Of Science And Technology: 6 Scheme(s)

Disha Programme for women in science
Alliance and R and D Mission - INSPIRE Award
Alliance and R and D Mission - INSPIRE Scholarship
Alliance and R and D Mission - INSPIRE Fellowship
Alliance and R and D Mission - INSPIRE Faculty Award
Alliance and R and D Mission - INSPIRE Internship

Department Of Scientific And Industrial Research: 3 Scheme(s)

Promoting Innovations in Individuals Start-ups and MSMEs -PRISM
National S and T Human Resource Development
Technology Development Utilization Program for Women

Department Of Social Justice And Empowerment: 20 Scheme(s)

Centrally-Sponsored Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students studying in classes IX and X
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarships To The Students Belonging To Scheduled Castes For Studies In India
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Dr.Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs
Pre-Matric Scholarships to the Children of those Engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards
Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for providing scholarships to Scheduled Caste students to pursue programmes in Higher Education such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-matric Scholarships to the Other Backward Classes
Dr. Ambedkar Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post-Matric Scholarships For The Economically Backward Class (EBC) Students
Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for OBC Students
Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching for SC and OBC Students
Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers
Centrally Sponsored Scheme For Implementation Of Protection Of Civil Rights Act 1955 And Scheduled Castes And Scheduled Castes And Scheduled Tribes (Prevention Of Atrocities Act, 1989)
Scheme of Grant-in-aid to Voluntary and other Organisations working for Scheduled Castes
Dr Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism aAnd Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services
Integrated Programme for Older Persons
Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education For SC Students
Vanchit Ikai Samuh aur Vargon ki Arthik Sahayata (VISVAS) Yojana
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)
PM DAKSH Scheme

Department Of Space: 12 Scheme(s)

Master Control Facility - Scholarships and Stipends
Indian Space Research Organization Headquarters - Scholarships and Stipends
ISRO Propulsion Complex - Scholarships and Stipends
Satish Dhawan Space Centre-SHAR - Scholarships and Stipends
ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network - Scholarships and Stipends
UR Rao Satellite Centre-Scholarships and Stipends
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre - Scholarships and Stipends
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre - Scholarships and Stipends
Space Applications Centre - Scholarships and Stipends
National Remote Sensing Centre - Scholarships and Stipends
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing - Scholarships and Stipends
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology - Assistanceship and Fellowships

Department Of Sports: 9 Scheme(s)

Khelo India
Assistance to National Sports Federations
Scheme for Human Resource Development in Sports
Sports Authority of India
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education
National welfare fund for sportspersons
National sports development fund
Special cash awards to medal winners in international sports events
Pension to meritorious sportspersons

Department Of Water Resources, River Development And Ganga Rejuvenation: 1 Scheme(s)

R and D Programme in Water Sector

Department Of Youth Affairs: 6 Scheme(s)

National Youth Corps
Youth Hostels
IC-International Youth Exchange Programmes
Assistance to Scouting and Guiding Organizations
RGNIYD-Academic, Training and Capacity Building Programmes
RGNIYD-Scholarships to Students

Ministry Of AYUSH: 3 Scheme(s)

Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth
National AYUSH Mission - Medicines under AYUSH Services
Promotion of International Co-operation in AYUSH

Ministry Of Culture: 8 Scheme(s)

Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in different cultural fields
Award of Junior Fellowship to Outstanding Artistes/Persons in the Field of Culture
Award of Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research
Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Artistes
Repertory Grant
Cultural Function and Production Grant
Financial Assistance to Cultural Organisations with National Presence
Award of Senior Fellowship to Outstanding Artistes/Persons in the field of Culture

Ministry Of Development Of North Eastern Region: 1 Scheme(s)

Scheme of North Eastern Council of Financial Support to the Student of North East Region

Ministry Of Earth Sciences: 2 Scheme(s)

Polar Science And Cryospher- PACER
Research, Education and Training Outreach - REACHOUT

Ministry Of Electronics And Information Technology (MeitY): 9 Scheme(s)

Reimbursement of training fees under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan Tribal sub Plan
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)
FutureSkills PRIME (Programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT Manpower for Employability)

Ministry Of Environment, Forests And Climate Change: 4 Scheme(s)

Green India Mission National Afforestation Programme
Project Tiger
Project Elephant
Integrated Development of Wild Life Habitats

Ministry Of External Affairs: 1 Scheme(s)

ICCR Scholarship

Ministry Of Heavy Industries: 2 Scheme(s)

Demand Incentive Delivery Mechanism under FAME India Scheme
Issue of GST Concession Certificate on purchase of Car by Physically Handicapped Persons

Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs: 5 Scheme(s)

Credit Link Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
DAY NULM
STATE AND UT GRANTS UNDER PMAY URBAN
Swachh Bharat Mission Urban
PM STREET VENDOR ATMANIRBHAR NIDHI (PM SVANidhi)

Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting: 2 Scheme(s)

Journalist Welfare Scheme
Scholarship Scheme Of Satyajit Ray Film And Television Institute Kolkata

Ministry Of Labour And Employment: 14 Scheme(s)

Employees Pension Scheme for EPF Pensioners
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protshan Yojana (PMRPY)
Grants to VV Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI)
Grants to Dattopant Thengdi National Board for Workers Education and Development (DTNBWED)
Rehabilitation Assistance under the Scheme of Rehabilitation of Bonded Labour
Stipend to Differently Abled Candidates under the Scheme of Vocational Rehabilitation Centres for Handicapped
Stipend to Trainees under the Scheme of Welfare of SC ST Job-Seekers through Coaching, Guidance and Vocational Training
Stipend to Children in the Special Schools under the National Child Labour Project (NCLP)
Revised Integrated Housing Scheme (RIHS)-2016 for Beedi, IOMC,LSDM,CINE Workes
Family Pension-cum-Life Assurance and Deposit Linked Insurance Schemes for the Plantation Workers in Assam
Financial Assistance for Education for the Wards of Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM Workers
Employees Pension Scheme for EPF Members
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)
National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self Employed Persons [erstwhile Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan (PM-LVM) Yojana]

Ministry Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises: 8 Scheme(s)

PMEGP Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme
MPDA Grant to Khadi Institutions
SFURTI- SI
IC Schemes
Entrepreneurship and Skill Develoment Programme (ESDP)
National Awards
Coir Vikas Yojana
ATI Scheme (Training Component)

Ministry Of Minority Affairs: 11 Scheme(s)

Skill Development Initiatives
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Student
Merit-cum- Means based Scholarship for professional and Technical course for minorities
Pre- Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Nai Udaan- Support for minority students clearing prelims conducted by UPSC, SSC, State Public Service Commissions and Staff Selection Commission
Upgrading the Skills and Training in traditional Arts Crafts for Development (USTTAD)
Free Coaching Allied Scheme for Minorities
Nai Roshni
Nai Manzil
Padho Predesh - Interest subsidy on educational loans for Overseas Studies

Ministry Of New And Renewable Energy: 6 Scheme(s)

National Renewable Energy Fellowship Programme and National Solar Science Fellowship Programme
New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NNBOMP)
Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme
Grid connected Roof-top Solar Projects implemented on an individual house of capacity of 3 kW and above
Fellowship component of R and D projects sponsored by the Ministry
Short Term Training Programme component of HRD Programme

Ministry Of Panchayati Raj: 1 Scheme(s)

Incentivization of Panchayats

Ministry Of Petroleum And Natural Gas: 3 Scheme(s)

PAHAL
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
DBT-K

Ministry Of Railways: 1 Scheme(s)

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force (RPF)

Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship: 3 Scheme(s)

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (2016-20)
Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)

Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation: 2 Scheme(s)

Stipend to students in Indian Statistical Institute
Fellowship to research scholars in Indian Statistical Institute

Ministry Of Textiles: 19 Scheme(s)

Powerloom Group Workshed Scheme
Scheme for In-situ Upgradation of Plain Powerloom
Scheme for Development of Silk Industry
Samarth Scheme
Handicraft Design And Technology Upgradation Scheme
Marketing Support and Services and Export Promotion Scheme
Handicrafts Research And Development
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Programme
Direct Benefit to Artisan
Handicraft Human Resource Development
Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme
Yarn Supply Scheme
Amended Technology Upgradations Fund
National Handloom Development Programme - Block Level Clusters
National Handloom Development Programme - Scholarship/Stipend
Carpet Weaving Training Scheme
Common Facility Center
Pradhan Mantri Credit Scheme for Powerloom Weavers
Human Resource Development (HRD) And Promotional Activities Scheme- Training Programme in Scientific sheep rearing/ artificial insemination /Manufacturing of woollen items/machine shearing etc.

Ministry Of Tourism: 1 Scheme(s)

Capacity Building for Service Providers

Ministry Of Tribal Affairs: 9 Scheme(s)

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST students
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST students
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher education for ST students (for FELLOWSHIP)
National Fellowship and Scholarship for higher education for ST students (for SCHOLARSHIP)
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Institutional Support for Development and Marketing of Tribal Product
Vocational Training Centres in Tribal Areas
Scheme of Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Scheme of Grant in Aid to Voluntary Organizations working for welfare of STs

Ministry Of Women And Child Development: 15 Scheme(s)

Anganwadi Services - Honorarium to AWW and AWH
Anganwadi Services - Supplementary Nutrition Program
Scheme for Adolescent Girls
National Creche Scheme-Honorarium to Workers
National Creche Scheme-Nutrition
Integrated Child Protection Scheme-Salary of staff
Protection and Empowerment of Women-Swadhar Greh- Salary to staff
Protection and Empowerment of Women-Swadhar Greh-facilities to beneficiaries
Protection and Empowerment of Women-Comprehensive Scheme for combating Trafficking of Women and Children-Ujjawla- Salary
Protection and Empowerment of Women-Comprehensive Scheme for combating Trafficking of Women and Children-Ujjawla-Facilities to beneficiaries
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Anganwadi Services - Training Program
One Stop Centre - Services to Beneficiaries
Child Protection Services - Facilities to Beneficiaries
Child Protection Services - Facilities to Beneficiaries (Sponsorship)

Data is taken from https://dbtbharat.gov.in/central-scheme/list

Official DBT Bharat Website Link is https://dbtbharat.gov.in/

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