🏭 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Government Schemes 2026
दादरा और नगर हवेली और दमन और दीव • Capital: Daman • Population: 5.9 Lakh • 9+ schemes
| State | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (दादरा और नगर हवेली और दमन और दीव) |
| Capital | Daman |
| Population | 5.9 Lakh |
| Total Schemes Listed | 9+ |
| Central Schemes Available | All central government schemes apply |
🏛️ Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu State Government Schemes
Dadra & NH Industrial Subsidy Scheme 2026 — 25% Capital Subsidy for New Industries | dnh.nic.in
The Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Industrial Subsidy Scheme provides a 25% capital subsidy on the investment in plant, machinery, and buildings for new micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) setting up in the UT. The scheme is designed to attract industrial investment to the UT, which has a thriving industrial belt in Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Additional benefits include 50% stamp duty exemption, electricity duty concession, and access to developed industrial plots at concessional rates through the DPDDC (Dadra and Nagar Haveli Industrial Corporation). The scheme is administered by the Industries Department of the UT Administration.
Dadra & NH Chief Minister Kanya Vivah Yojana 2026 — ₹51,000 Financial Assistance for BPL Girls' Marriage | dnh.nic.in
The Dadra & Nagar Haveli Chief Minister Kanya Vivah Yojana provides ₹51,000 financial assistance to BPL (Below Poverty Line) families for the marriage of their daughters. The assistance is provided as a direct bank transfer to the bride's family at the time of marriage registration. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on poor families, discourage dowry demands, and prevent child marriages by making the financial benefit conditional on the bride being 18+ years old. It is implemented by the Social Welfare Department of the UT Administration.
Dadra & NH Old Age / Widow / Disability Pension 2026 — ₹1,500/Month | dnh.nic.in Social Welfare
Social security in the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is delivered through a single monthly pension of ₹1,500 that reaches three groups: senior citizens aged 60 and above, widows, and persons certified with 40% or more disability. The scheme is run by the UT's Social Welfare Department and deliberately pools coverage across both the Silvassa belt and the Daman & Diu coast so that no eligible resident is left out. To keep the support targeted at those who need it most, an applicant's annual income must stay under ₹72,000, and the money is released by DBT straight into an Aadhaar-linked bank account rather than in cash. Today the programme supports roughly 25,000 pensioners and remains one of the UT's steadiest welfare commitments.
Dadra & NH Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,000/Month | scholarships.gov.in
The Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students provides full tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowance of ₹500–₹1,000 to SC/ST students domiciled in the UT who are pursuing Class 11 to PhD level education. Applied through the National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Implemented by the Social Welfare Department, UT of DNH & DD. Family annual income must be below ₹2.5 lakh.
Dadra & NH PDS / NFSA Food Security Scheme 2026 — Free Ration for BPL/NFSA Families | food.dnh.gov.in
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu UT implements the National Food Security Act (NFSA) through its Public Distribution System (PDS), providing free 5 kg foodgrains per person per month to Priority Household (PHH) card holders and 35 kg per household per month to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders. Distribution is done through Fair Price Shops using ePoS and Aadhaar biometric authentication. The UT has an active industrial population in Silvassa and PDS covers both the tribal and non-tribal BPL population.
Dadra & NH Swarojgar Yojana 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Loan + 25% Subsidy for Self-Employment | dnh.nic.in
The Dadra & Nagar Haveli Swarojgar (Self-Employment) Yojana provides subsidised loans of ₹1–₹5 lakh with a 25% capital subsidy (maximum ₹1.25 lakh) to educated unemployed youth, women, SC/ST, and ex-servicemen in DNH & DD UT to set up micro and small enterprises. The loan is channelled through scheduled commercial banks and cooperative banks. Eligible ventures include small manufacturing units, service enterprises, trade, and tourism-related businesses. Administered by the Industries Department, DNH & DD UT Administration.
Dadra & NH Women SHG Revolving Fund & Loan Scheme 2026 — ₹15,000 Seed Fund + 0% Interest Loan | dnh.nic.in
The Dadra & Nagar Haveli Women Self-Help Group (SHG) Revolving Fund and Loan Scheme provides a seed revolving fund of ₹15,000 per SHG and loans of ₹1–₹3 lakh at 0% interest to registered women SHGs in DNH & DD UT. Implemented by the Women & Child Development Department, UT Administration. SHGs can avail the revolving fund after six months of regular savings. Additional bank-linked loans under DAY-NRLM are available at subsidised rates. The scheme promotes women entrepreneurship in Silvassa's industrial and tribal belt areas.
Dadra & NH PMAY Housing Scheme 2026 — ₹1.2–₹2.5 Lakh for BPL Family Housing | pmayg.nic.in / pmaymis.gov.in
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu UT implements both PMAY-Gramin (rural BPL housing — ₹1.2 lakh) and PMAY-Urban (urban BPL/EWS/LIG housing — up to ₹2.5 lakh subsidy) for eligible families. Under PMAY-G, rural BPL families get ₹1.2 lakh + 90 days MGNREGS wages for pucca house construction. Under PMAY-U Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), EWS/LIG families get home loan interest subsidy of up to ₹2.67 lakh. Silvassa has a significant tribal ST population that gets priority under PMAY-G.
Dadra & NH Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹600/Month | scholarships.gov.in
For OBC students across the twin districts of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, continuing studies after matriculation often hinges on covering tuition and day-to-day costs. This post-matric scholarship answers that need by reimbursing the full tuition fee and adding a monthly maintenance allowance of ₹400–₹600 for those enrolled anywhere from Class 11 up to post-graduation in a recognised institution. The benefit is run by the UT's Social Welfare Department under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and is open only to families whose annual income stays below ₹1.5 lakh. Applications are filed entirely online on the National Scholarships Portal at scholarships.gov.in, and approved amounts land directly in the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT, keeping the process paperless once verification is done.
🇮🏻 Central Government Schemes for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Residents
All 252 central government schemes are applicable to residents of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The most popular schemes you can apply for right now:
PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2026 — ₹3 Lakh Loan + ₹15,000 Toolkit for 18 Trades | pmvishwakarma.gov.in
PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a central government scheme launched on 17 September 2023 that supports traditional artisans and craftspeople across 18 trades with free skill training (₹500/day stipend), a ₹15,000 toolkit e-voucher, and collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakh at just 5% interest. Implemented by the Ministry of MSME with a ₹13,000 crore budget over 5 years (FY2023-24 to FY2027-28). Registration is done FREE at Common Service Centres (CSC) using Aadhaar biometric authentication.
PM Awas Yojana 2026 — Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin & Urban Subsidy
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), launched in 2016, is India's largest housing programme providing financial assistance to build pucca houses for economically weaker sections. Under PMAY-Gramin (rural), eligible BPL families receive ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.30 lakh in hilly or north-eastern states paid directly through DBT. Under PMAY-Urban, first-time homebuyers in EWS (annual income up to ₹3 lakh) get 6.5% interest subsidy on home loans up to ₹6 lakh, reducing monthly EMI significantly. LIG (income ₹3–6 lakh) gets 6.5%, MIG-I (₹6–12 lakh) gets 4%, and MIG-II (₹12–18 lakh) gets 3% subsidy under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS). Beneficiaries are selected through the SECC database and state government surveys. Over 2.1 crore PMAY houses have been completed as of 2026.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 — ₹6,000/Year to 11 Crore Farmers
PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi), launched in February 2019, provides ₹6,000 per year direct income support to all land-holding farmer families in India — transferred as three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. As of 2026, over 11 crore farmers receive PM-KISAN, making it the world's largest direct cash transfer programme for farmers. All land-holding farming families are eligible, regardless of land size. Farmers must complete annual eKYC (OTP or biometric at CSC) to continue receiving installments. Income tax payees, government employees, and institutional landholders are excluded from PM-KISAN benefits.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Yojana 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Free Health Insurance
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana), launched in September 2018, provides cashless hospitalisation coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year at 30,000+ empanelled government and private hospitals. PM-JAY is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme, covering 55 crore+ people from the bottom 40% of India's population as per the SECC 2011 database. The scheme covers 1,949 medical procedures including surgeries, chemotherapy, kidney dialysis, neonatal care, and mental health treatment — at no cost to the beneficiary. Beneficiaries can avail treatment in any empanelled hospital across any state, completely cashless, using the Ayushman Card. Senior citizens aged 70+ years now get an additional ₹5 lakh top-up cover. Over 8 crore hospitalisation cases have been covered under PM-JAY as of 2026.
PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 — Free LPG Connection
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides free LPG gas connections to women from below poverty line households to replace unhealthy cooking fuel usage.
PM Mudra Yojana 2026 — Collateral-Free Business Loan ₹50K to ₹20 Lakh
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, run through the Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) under the Department of Financial Services, offers collateral-free business loans to non-corporate, non-farm micro and small enterprises. Loans are sanctioned under four categories: Shishu (up to ₹50,000), Kishore (₹50,001–₹5 lakh), Tarun (₹5 lakh–₹10 lakh), and Tarun Plus (₹10 lakh–₹20 lakh, launched 2024 for repeat Tarun borrowers). Funds are routed through banks, RRBs, NBFCs and microfinance institutions, and disbursed directly to the borrower's account, helping small traders, manufacturers and service providers expand. Over 52 crore loans worth ₹27 lakh crore have been sanctioned since 2015.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 2026 — 8.2% Interest Girl Child Savings Scheme
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government-backed savings scheme for girl children offering one of the highest fixed interest rates (8.2% p.a.) with full tax exemption under Section 80C. Minimum deposit just Rs.250/year; maximum Rs.1.5 lakh/year. Account matures 21 years from opening or at marriage after age 18.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme 2025
Kisan Credit Card provides farmers with flexible and affordable short-term credit for cultivation expenses, post-harvest needs, and allied activities at interest rates as low as 4% per annum.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2026 — Apply for Central Scholarships Online
The National Scholarship Portal is a one-stop platform for students to apply for all central government scholarship schemes including pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and minority students.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2026 — 300 Units Free Electricity
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana provides 300 units of free electricity per month to households that install rooftop solar panels, with a central government subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on installation cost.
E-Shram Card 2026 — Free Registration for Unorganized Workers
E-Shram is a national database for unorganized sector workers providing a Universal Account Number (UAN) card, ₹2 lakh accident insurance, and priority access to 12 government welfare schemes.
Agniveer Scheme 2026 — Agnipath Defence Recruitment, Salary & Seva Nidhi
The Agniveer Scheme, launched under the Agnipath programme in 2022, recruits Indian youth aged 17.5 to 21 years for a 4-year short-service commission in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. Agniveers receive a monthly salary starting at Rs.30,000 (rising to Rs.40,000 in the 4th year) plus risk and hardship allowances. On completion of 4 years, they receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi package of Rs.11.71 lakh (their contribution matched by the government with interest). Up to 25% of each batch is offered permanent enrolment in the regular armed forces based on merit and performance. Agniveers also receive priority in central paramilitary forces (CRPF, CISF, BSF) and several state police recruitment drives.
PM Jan Dhan Yojana 2026 — Zero Balance Bank Account + ₹2 Lakh Insurance
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is India's largest financial inclusion scheme with 56+ crore accounts. Any Indian citizen can open a zero-balance savings account with free RuPay debit card, ₹2 lakh accident insurance, ₹30,000 life insurance, and ₹10,000 overdraft facility.
MGNREGA / NREGA Job Card 2026 — 100 दिन काम की गारंटी, ₹267/दिन मजदूरी
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household in India. Workers receive ₹267/day (minimum wage varies by state) directly to their bank accounts. With over 15 crore active Job Card holders, MGNREGA is the world's largest employment guarantee programme.
PM Internship Scheme 2026 — ₹9,000/Month Stipend | 1 Crore Youth | pminternship.mca.gov.in
PM Internship Scheme is a flagship Government of India initiative launched in 2024 that places 1 crore young Indians (aged 21–24) in 12-month paid internships at top 500 companies across sectors. Interns receive ₹9,000/month stipend (₹6,000 from government + ₹3,000+ from company CSR), ₹6,000 one-time travel grant, and ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana 2026 — ₹3,000/Month Pension for Farmers | maandhan.in
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers launched in 2019. Farmers aged 18–40 contribute a small monthly amount (₹55–₹200 depending on entry age) and receive a guaranteed pension of ₹3,000/month after reaching 60 years of age. The Government of India contributes an equal matching amount to the Pension Fund.
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 — 2026 Free Skill Training + ₹8,000 Certificate | PMKVY
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0) is the fourth phase of India's flagship skill training programme launched in 2022. It provides free short-term skill training in 220+ job roles across industry sectors to 1 crore youth. Trainees receive a National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)-linked certificate, ₹8,000 completion bonus, and placement support through top companies.
PM Swamitva Yojana 2026 — Village Property Card | Drone Survey | ₹5 Lakh Loan Collateral
PM Swamitva Yojana (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) provides legal property rights to village household owners through drone-based survey. Villagers get a Property Card (Adhikar Patra) which can be used as collateral for bank loans up to ₹5 lakh. Launched in 2020, covering 6 lakh+ villages across India.
PM DAKSH Yojana 2026 — Free Skill Training for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities | ₹3,000 Stipend
PM DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana provides free short-term and long-term skill training to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, and Minorities. Trainees receive ₹1,000–₹3,000 monthly stipend during training, placement support, and industry-recognized certification. Apply at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in.
DAY-NRLM Ajeevika 2026 — Self Help Group Loan ₹3 Lakh | aajeevika.gov.in
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) organises rural poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and provides them access to bank credit, livelihood support, and social mobilisation. SHGs get revolving fund of ₹15,000, Community Investment Fund up to ₹2.5 lakh, and bank loans up to ₹3 lakh at subsidised rates.
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About Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Government Schemes
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu residents can avail of both state government schemes and all central government schemes launched by the Government of India. The state government regularly launches welfare schemes covering agriculture, education, health, housing, women empowerment, and employment.
Popular central schemes like PM Vishwakarma Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana are fully applicable to residents of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. State-specific schemes like DNH Industrial Subsidy Scheme provide additional benefits exclusive to Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu residents.