@php $schemeCount = \App\Models\Scheme::query()->verified()->count(); $categoryCounts = \App\Models\Scheme::query() ->verified() ->selectRaw('category, count(*) as c') ->groupBy('category') ->pluck('c', 'category'); $popularSchemes = \App\Models\Scheme::query() ->verified() ->orderBy('name') ->limit(6) ->get(); $categories = [ 'business' => ['label' => 'Business & MSME'], 'startup' => ['label' => 'Startup & Innovation'], 'agriculture' => ['label' => 'Agriculture & Farmers'], 'education' => ['label' => 'Education & Scholarships'], 'social' => ['label' => 'Social Security'], 'skill' => ['label' => 'Skill & Livelihood'], 'women' => ['label' => 'Women & Girls'], 'health' => ['label' => 'Health & Insurance'], 'housing' => ['label' => 'Housing'], ]; $trending = [ ['q' => 'Mudra', 'label' => 'Mudra Loan'], ['q' => 'PM-KISAN', 'label' => 'PM-KISAN'], ['q' => 'PM SVANidhi', 'label' => 'PM SVANidhi'], ['q' => 'housing', 'label' => 'Housing'], ['q' => 'NPS', 'label' => 'NPS'], ]; $homeFaqs = [ [ 'q' => 'Is Vedica a government website?', 'a' => 'No. Vedica.ai is an independent Central schemes guide. Always verify and apply on the official portal linked on each scheme page.', ], [ 'q' => 'What do Strong, Partial and Unlikely mean?', 'a' => 'They are honest fit levels against published criteria — not approval. Only the department or bank can sanction a benefit.', ], [ 'q' => 'Which schemes are listed today?', 'a' => 'Verified Central Government schemes only (currently '.$schemeCount.'). State schemes will come later.', ], [ 'q' => 'Do I submit my application on Vedica?', 'a' => 'No. Vedica helps you understand and shortlist. You apply on the official government or bank website.', ], ]; @endphp {{-- india.gov.in–style trusted hero (CSS pattern only) --}}

Vedica Beta

Central schemes guide for India

Honest fit, documents, and official apply links.

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SCHEMES

Docs

CHECKLIST

Official

LINKS

Free

CHECK

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Explore schemes by

Categories

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How Vedica stays honest

Clearer and faster than hunting PDFs — without pretending to be the government or promising approval.

Fit levels

Strong / Partial / Unlikely

Based on published criteria — never “you are approved.”

Documents

Checklist before you apply

Know what to keep ready before opening the official form.

Apply

Official portal links

Vedica guides. You apply on the government website.

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Who Vedica helps

One place to understand Central schemes before you open a government form — whether you are checking a loan, pension, housing, health, or savings product.

Citizens & families

Social security, health cover, maternity, housing, and savings schemes explained in plain language.

Farmers & rural workers

Income support, crop insurance, livelihoods, and rural employment pathways with official links.

MSMEs & founders

Credit, guarantee, and startup-related Central options with honest fit — not hard-sell eligibility claims.

First-time applicants

Document checklists and apply links so you know where the real application happens.

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Popular starting points

Open any scheme for summary, docs and apply link.

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Verified schemes are being added

Vedica only publishes schemes verified from official portals and guidelines. Check back soon, or start the eligibility check once schemes are live.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you start checking schemes.

Full FAQ →
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