Question 1

What is myScheme?

Accepted Answer

myScheme is an e-Marketplace for Govt. schemes and services. Using myScheme you can find various government schemes, check your eligibility, and apply for the schemes.

Question 2

How myScheme will help common citizens?

Accepted Answer

myScheme will reduce the time and effort of citizens in searching for appropriate government schemes.The easy user interface of myScheme helps common people a lot in discovering and applying for schemes.

Question 3

Can I apply for the schemes through myScheme?

Accepted Answer

For now, the platform shall direct you to the application page of the scheme of your choice.It is envisaged that in the upcoming phases, myScheme shall have the feature to apply for schemes / services from within the platform/ app.

Question 4

How does myScheme work? How do I check for my eligibility through myScheme ?

Accepted Answer

myScheme offers a convenient three - step process for the citizens to discover the government schemes for which they are eligible:  Step 1 - The user enters his / her attributes such as demographic, income, social details, etc. Step 2 - The myScheme finds the relevant schemes from hundreds of schemes for the user. Step 3 - The user can select from the list of eligible schemes and get more information from the dedicated scheme page with detailed knowledge, FAQs, and application process and traverse to the application URL to apply.

Question 5

What all information about a particular scheme can I find on myScheme ?

Accepted Answer

myScheme provides details on the eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits being offered under that scheme. myScheme also answers the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) about the scheme.

Question 6

What are the broad sectors across which the schemes are available in myScheme ?

Accepted Answer

In myScheme, schemes & services are available across a wide range of sectors such as Agriculture, Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Housing & Shelter, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Public Safety, Law & Justice, Science, IT & Communication, Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture, Tax & Revenue, Transport & Infrastructure, Travel & Tourism, Utility & Sanitation.

Question 7

Does the myScheme platform provide multilingual support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, currently the platform content is available in two languages i.e., Hindi & English. Content in other Indian languages will also be provided soon.

Question 8

Does myScheme showcase Central as well as State - specific schemes ?

Accepted Answer

Currently, around 100 Central Government schemes have been onboarded on the platform. State schemes will also be onboarded soon.

Question 9

I could not find a scheme XYZ on the myScheme platform.

Accepted Answer

Currently, around 100 Central Government schemes have been onboarded on the platform. Many more schemes will be added soon. You may leave your suggestion in the feedback sectionfor the same.

Question 10

I found some errors in the content of the schemes.

Accepted Answer

In case of any issue in the content, please refer to the English version and if the issue is found there also please refer to respective Ministry's portal. You may also send email to support-myscheme[at]digitalindia[dot]gov[dot]in

Question 11

I want to explore the schemes under which Legal Assistance is provided to the citizens.Would it be possible through myScheme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the “Tags” feature of myScheme empowers the citizen to explore the schemes based on the type and the extent of the benefits provided.

Question 12

I want to apply for a specific scheme but I need to know the documents that I am needed to provide to apply.Can I find this information in myScheme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, myScheme provides the complete list of the required documents for all the schemes.

Question 13

What is the age limit for availing PM ECRG?

Question 14

What is the nature of support under PM ECRG scheme?

Question 15

What is the duration of the PM ECRG project? Can it be extended?

Question 16

When should I apply for PM ECRG? Can I apply for the projects throughout the year?

Question 17

How should I apply for PM ECRG?

Question 18

Can I have a Co-PI in PM ECRG project? Can I have a Mentor in PM ECRG?

Question 19

I am working abroad as post-doc, and I want to return to India. I intend to apply for PM ECRG. But I have not yet finalized my place of work. Am I eligible to apply under the scheme?

Question 20

I am implementing an PM ECRG project for the last one year. Am I eligible to apply for another project under any other scheme/award or fellowship programs of ANRF?

Question 21

What documents should I send for receiving the next instalments of the grant?

Question 22

I intend to change my Host Institution? What procedure should I follow?

Question 23

What is the procedure for surrendering PM ECRG project?

Question 24

Can I be away from the implementing Institute when I am implementing the PM ECRG project?

Question 25

What should be done for the unspent grant under PM ECRG project after the completion of the tenure of the project?

Question 26

I am an INSPIRE Faculty Fellow. Am I eligible to apply for PM ECRG?

Question 27

I was National Post Doctoral Fellow (NPDF). Am I eligible to apply for PM ECRG?

Question 28

I have an ongoing TARE project. Can I apply for PM ECRG?

Question 29

What is the budget limit under 'Travel' and 'Contingency' Heads in PM ECRG?

Question 30

Are the funds sanctioned under recurring head flexible?

Question 31

Are there any upper limit on travel expenditure for the project?

Question 32

Are there any limits on contingency expenditure for the project?

Question 33

Can I use the contingency funds for paying registration fees for international conferences?

Question 34

Are there specific guidelines for engaging research personnel in the project?

Question 35

One JRF is approved in my project. Can I engage a SRF or an R.A or multiple research personnel in the project?

Question 36

Can I delay the acceptance of the project implementation?

Question 37

Can I reallocate or reappropriate funds between recurring and nonrecurring budgets?

Question 38

Can the approved equipment list be changed during the project?

Question 39

How can I seek approval for publication-related expenditures?

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