smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Maintenance Grant to Institutions and Organizations Engaged in Cultural Activities
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry
Category: Sports & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The "Maintenance Grant to Institutions and Organizations Engaged in Cultural Activities" scheme was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide a maintenance grant to the organizations engaged in cultural activities.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance gives for maintenance ₹3,000/- and cultural activities ₹5,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. A cultural organization should be engaged in cultural activities for a minimum period of two years. 
1. The institution&#39;s accounts should be duly audited and approved by a competent person or body, as per the rules outlined in the Memorandum of Association.
1. A cultural organization should not be run for profit to any individual or a body of individuals.
1. Institutions should have submitted utilization certificates for all previously received grants to be eligible for new grants.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant downloads the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the superintendent, Department of Art and Culture,1, Romain Rolland Street, Puducherry.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Memorandum of Association.
Copy of Constitution.
Financial Statements.
Balance Sheet. 
Utilization Certificates (for all previously received grants).
List of assets and liabilities of the Institution/Organisation. 
Any Other Document If Required.
Maintenance of Govt Boys and Girls Hostels (SC) 
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, it provides free hostel, food, and academic facilities to scheduled caste students pursuing post-SSC education.

Benefits:
- Free Accommodation in Government Hostels.
- Free Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Free Educational Facilities such as textbooks and study material.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant must have passed class 10th (SSC) or higher from GSEB/CBSE.1. The applicant must be enrolled in a regular course in a college within the same district as the hostel.
1. The boy student&#39;s annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000. No income limit for girl students.
1. The applicant must have scored at least 50% marks in the last annual exam.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’. 
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
User Manual

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Gender Certificate (obtained from a competent authority)
Proof of Residence (Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, Voter ID, or Ration Card)
Annual Family Income Certificate
Mark Sheet of Last Examination Passed
Admission Receipt or Letter from School/College
School Leaving Certificate
Bank Passbook (first page) or Cancelled Cheque
Graduate/Postgraduate Mark Sheets (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Certificate for Child of Widow/Divorcee (if applicable)
Orphan Certificate (if applicable)
Maintenance of Horti Hubs
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to procure good quality disease-free and commercially accepted varieties of the identified flowers and multiply and, to serve as a demonstration cum training ground for those who are interested in Floriculture and who intend to make this as their means of livelihood.

Benefits:
&gt; **Pattern of Assistance:**

Organizing demonstration cum training on hi-tech floriculture for farmers who are interested in floriculture, and renovation/repairing of old hubs.
&gt; **Type of Assistance:**

Demonstration and Training

Eligibility:
1. The applicants should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
1. The applicant/farmer should own or lease land of at least 0.2 hectares or more.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The eligible bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact: Below officials can be contacted for any concerns or queries:District Horticulture Officer
Horticulture Development Officer

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Bank passbook/account details
Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
Any other document as required
Maintenance Of Pregnant Desi/Indigenous Cow/Buffalo Ration Scheme For BPL Families Belonging To Scheduled Caste (SC) Category
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry Department, Himachal Pradesh
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A scheme had been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh with the aim to provides a 50% subsidy on a balanced ration for pregnant cows or buffalo during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Benefits:
1. **Ration:** 3 kg of balanced ration per day for a maximum of two animals for three months.   1. **Milk production:** Milk production increases by 2 liters per day after feeding the ration.   1. **Income:** If the farmer sells the milk at 30 rupees per liter during the 300-day lactation period, their income may increase by approximately 18,000 rupees per year.

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
   1. Livestock owners belonging to BPL of Scheduled Caste category families rearing Desi/Indigenous/crossbred cows or buffaloes are eligible under the scheme.
   1. The subsidy will be provided to each BPL of Scheduled Caste category families for a maximum of up to two Desi/Indigenous cows/their crosses or buffaloes.

Application Process:
[Online]
Visit the official website of the department of the Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh, which implements the specific scheme.
The applicant may read the complete guidelines of the scheme for "Maintenance of Pregnant Desi/Indigenous Cow/Buffalo Ration Scheme for BPL families belonging to Scheduled Caste category" and if found eligible, may scroll down and click on the checkbox "I agree with the terms & Conditions" and click "Proceed" button.
Once Proceed, online application form open.
Fill the application form, upload the documents such as proof of BPL status, land documents, and bank account details and click Submit. 
Submit the application form and documents to the concerned department or authority.
Check the status & Follow up with the concerned department to track the status of the application.
Note:
It is important for farmers to keep a copy of the application form and documents submitted for future reference. Additionally, farmers should ensure that they comply with the guidelines and regulations of the scheme to ensure that they are eligible for the benefits of the scheme.
During the application form, the applicant can enter maximum 2 in the section "No. of Animal" and shall be required to enter the "Kind of Animal" and "Ear Tag Number" of each cow.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar card.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Number of animals along with their Ear Tag Number.
Copy of BPL certificate. 
Copy of Pregnancy certificate.
Copy of Income certificate.
Copy of Residence proof. 
Other relevant documents as listed by the department from time to time.
Note: Files size should be less than or equal to 200 KB and must be in pdf or jpg.
Maitri Prashikshan Karyakram - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Animal Husbandry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance livestock productivity and improve  artificial insemination services across the state through the training and capacity building of local youth.

Benefits:
- **In Hilly Districts:** ₹100/- per artificial insemination, with a minimum target of 25 to 30 inseminations.- **In Plain Districts:** ₹100/- per artificial insemination, with a minimum target of 50 to 60 inseminations.
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Eligibility:
It is mandatory for registered Artificial Insemination workers to record all AI-related data on the Bharat Pashudhan App.

   1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
   1. The applicant must possess a minimum educational qualification of High School.
   1. The applicant must obtain a recommendation in the prescribed format from both the Local Veterinary Officer and the Chief Veterinary Officer.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The prescribed application format can be downloaded from the ‘Training’ subhead under the ‘Services’ section of the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board (ULDB) website - https://www.uldb.org. The application, duly recommended by the Local Veterinary Officer and the Chief Veterinary Officer, will be considered for approval by the Chief Executive Officer, ULDB.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board for availing the benefits under the scheme.
Maize Development through Cluster Approach Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objectives of the scheme is to increase food grain production in order to attain self-sufficiency by growing high yielding varieties of maize and also by adopting the crop and location specific production technology.

Benefits:
- Under the scheme, quality seeds shall be supplied to farmers at subsidized rates for higher yield.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
1. The applicant should have sufficient available cultivable land of (0.025 hectares).

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture
District Agriculture Officer
Sub-Divisional Officer
Agriculture Development Officer

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Documents proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
Any other document as required
Makhana Vikas Yojana
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to boost Makhana cultivation by providing training to farmers and financial support for traditional equipment.

Benefits:
- **Training:** Workshops and training for farmers to adopt modern methods and improve productivity.  - **Equipment Kits:** Grants of 75% of the cost (up to ₹16,575/-) for traditional tools (i.e. Auka, Ganj, Kara, Khainchi, Chalni, Chatai, Afra, and Thaapi used in Makhana cultivation).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar : Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga and Khagaria.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

&gt; **Note 1:** 

**Beneficiary allocation:**

  - Women Participation: 30%.

&gt; **Note 2:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

&gt; **Note 3:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

Application Process:
[Online]
DBT Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal. 
Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”.
Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”. 
Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.
Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
Note:  After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply for the scheme with the help of 13 digit registration number.
Online Application of the Scheme:Step 1: Visit the official website. 
Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.
Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.
Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.
Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.
Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.
Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.

Documents Required:
For DBT Registration Process:Aadhaar Details (Should be linked with mobile number).
Passport Size Photo.
Farmer details.
Land information.
Bank account.
For the Online Application of the Scheme:Passport Size Photo.
Contract form ( for non-ryot farmers).
Land-ownership/ revenue receipt (If applicable).
Note: If the applicant's name is not clear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, it will be mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
Male Pig Distribution Scheme
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandary Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Male Pig Distribution Scheme", under the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of  Chhattisgarh, provides a grant to beneficiaries from the SC/ST category for purchasing one male pig of an improved breed (Middle White Yorkshire).

Benefits:
90% of the unit cost (purchase price) or a maximum subsidy of ₹3,500/-, whichever is lower (for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST)  category).

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
1. The beneficiary should purchase a male pig of the improved breed (Middle White Yorkshire).
1. The pig should be between the 6th months the 1st year of age.
1. The purchase should be made from a Government-rearing project or a local authorized source.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The eligible beneficiary should fill out the prescribed application form, including mandatory details like bank account information, and submit it to the Gram Panchayat for recommendation.
Step 2: The recommended application should be sent to the Janpad Panchayat for approval and then forwarded to the District Panchayat (Agriculture Standing Committee) for final approval.
Step 3:  After approval, the District Officer should direct the selected beneficiary to purchase the breeding male pig from a government pig rearing center or locally.
Step 4: The purchase should be physically verified by the Sarpanch, Urban Councillor, local Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, and Assistant Veterinary Field Officer. The verified bill and Panchayat fee receipt (if applicable) should be submitted to the District Officer.
Step 5: Upon successful verification, the District Officer should transfer the prescribed grant amount to the beneficiary’s bank account and notify the beneficiary.

Documents Required:
ID proof
Bank Account Details.
Caste Certificate
Any Other documents (if required).
Mamasaheb Phadke Management of Govt Adarsh ​​Residential Schools (SC) Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to expand access to quality residential education for scheduled caste students in standards 9 to 12. Through this scheme, eligible SC students receive free boarding, lodging, textbooks, uniforms, meals, and additional support services to enhance academic participation.

Benefits:
**Free Services Provided:**

- Board and lodging, meals, textbooks, uniforms, and water
- Study materials, mid‑day meals, and other academic support
- Ration card, PH identity card, and other entitlements, as applicable

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student. 
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant must be currently studying in standard 9th to 12th in a recognized institution.1. The applicant must have passed the previous annual exam with at least 50% marks (or a government-sanctioned exemption).

> **NOTE:** Returning students must have passed with at least a second class with  50% to be considered for re-admission.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’. 
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
User Manual

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Mark sheet
Passport-size Photos
Ration Card
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Certificate by Civil Surgeon
Other Mark Sheets/Last Year Mark sheet
PH Identity Card
School Leaving
Manabik Scheme
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Manabik Pension Scheme is a financial assistance program launched in 2018 to provide monthly pensions to individuals with disabilities in West Bengal.

Benefits:
- Sanctioned Pensioner will be supported by Rs ₹1,000/- per Month through DBT mode at Pensioners Bank Account.

Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be a disable person with 50% of disability. 
1. Applicant must be a resident of the state namely West Bengal for not less than 10 Years on the date of making application for Pension.
1. Family income of the beneficiary should not exceed ₹1,00,000/- (One thousand) per month.
1. The differently abled person should be declared unsuitable for physical work by the respective Medical officer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Form for Pension may be obtained free of cost from following offices namely.
Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity (For Rural areas).
Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (For Municipal areas).
Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal situated at Purta Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata 700091( For areas under Kolkata Municipal Corporation).
Fill out the application form with required details and have to be submitted at
To the Duare Sarkar Camps.
To the office of Block Development Officer (BDO) in rural area.
To the office of Sub-divisional Officer (SDO) in urban area.
To the office of the Controller of Vagrancy in Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) area.
Submit the required documents
Self attested copies of Disability Certificate from Appropriate Authority.
Aadhaar card.
Digital Ration Card/ /EPIC card.
Copy of front page of Bank Pass Book.
Color passport size photograph.

Documents Required:
Self attested copies of Disability Certificate from Appropriate Authority.
Aadhaar card.
Digital Ration Card/ /EPIC card.
Copy of front page of Bank Pass Book.
Color passport size photograph.