Government Schemes in Maharashtra 2025
Central and Maharashtra state schemes — eligibility, benefits, and how to apply
Maharashtra operates schemes like Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (₹5 lakh health insurance), Ramai Awas Yojana (SC housing), and Atal Bamboo Samruddhi Yojana.
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View all 84+National Family Benefit Scheme (Maharashtra)
The National Family Benefit Scheme is a social welfare program run by the Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Government of Maharashtra. It provides financial support to families who lose their primary breadwinner or main earning member. The scheme aims to help Below Poverty Line (BPL) families cope with the economic hardship caused by the death of the person who earns money for the family.
View DetailsMahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana
The Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana is a health insurance scheme run by the Government of Maharashtra. It provides cashless medical treatment for identified diseases through a network of government and private hospitals. The scheme aims to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to eligible citizens of Maharashtra.
View DetailsSwarnima
Swarnima is a loan assistance scheme operated by the Maharashtra government to support women from Other Backward Classes (OBC) in starting their own business or self-employment activities. The scheme aims to empower OBC women by providing financial support to establish a stable and independent livelihood. Through this scheme, eligible women can access loans to invest in income-generating activities of their choice.
View DetailsMicro Credit Finance
The Micro Credit Finance Scheme is a Maharashtra-based financial assistance program designed to support the Charmkar Community (traditional leather workers) in starting or expanding small business activities. The scheme provides a combination of subsidy and loan to help beneficiaries access affordable credit. It aims to promote self-employment and economic independence among the target community.
View DetailsMahila Samridhi Yojana (Maharashtra)
Mahila Samridhi Yojana is a loan scheme administered by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. It is designed to uplift economically weaker women belonging to the Charmakar Community. The scheme provides affordable loans to help women start or expand economic activities and improve their financial situation.
View DetailsProviding Tin stalls to Gatai Kamgar
This is a social welfare scheme run by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. It provides tin stalls to Scheduled Caste individuals who work in leather footwear production and leather goods preparation. The scheme aims to help these workers establish their own small business and improve their livelihood.
View DetailsAam Aadmi Bima Yojana (Maharashtra)
The Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by Maharashtra's Social Justice & Special Assistance Department. It provides insurance coverage and scholarship benefits to protect landless labourers in rural areas. The scheme covers workers aged 18 to 59 years and aims to provide financial security against accidents, disabilities, and other hardships.
View DetailsFuneral Assistance
This scheme is run by the Maharashtra Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It provides financial assistance to help cover funeral expenses when a registered construction worker passes away. The nominated heir of the deceased worker receives the funeral assistance amount.
View DetailsFirst Self Marriage Expenses
The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides financial assistance to help registered construction workers pay for their first marriage expenses. This scheme recognizes the financial burden of marriage and supports workers in this important life event. Eligible registered workers receive direct financial help to cover wedding-related costs.
View DetailsEducational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses
This scheme provides financial assistance to children of registered construction workers who pursue government-recognised diploma courses. It aims to support education and skill development among families dependent on construction work. The scheme offers annual financial support to help reduce the financial burden on construction worker families seeking higher qualification through diploma education.
View DetailsPopular Central Schemes for Maharashtra Residents
View allPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a central government housing scheme run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It aims to provide affordable pucca (permanent) houses to poor families in both cities and villages. The scheme offers financial help and loan subsidies to enable low-income families to build or buy their own homes.
View DetailsPM Mudra Yojana
PM Mudra Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Finance that provides collateral-free micro loans to help individuals start or expand small and micro businesses. The scheme is designed for non-corporate, non-farm entrepreneurs who want to become self-employed. Loans up to ₹10 lakh are available without requiring any collateral or security.
View DetailsPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It provides free LPG (cooking gas) connections to women from poor households. The scheme aims to give families access to clean cooking fuel, reduce indoor air pollution, and improve the health of women and children.
View DetailsPM Kisan Samman Nidhi
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It provides direct cash support to small and marginal farmers across India to help with their farming needs. Every eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 per year, paid directly into their bank account in three equal payments.
View DetailsNational Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
The National Scholarship Portal is a single online platform run by the Ministry of Education where students across India can apply for various Central Government scholarships. It offers scholarships at different education levels — from school (Pre-Matric) to college (Post-Matric) — as well as merit-based awards. The portal helps deserving students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities access financial support to continue their studies.
View DetailsAyushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is India's largest health insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It provides free health coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospital treatment. The scheme covers secondary and tertiary care at empanelled public and private hospitals across the country.
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