smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Tea Tourism - Uttarakhand Tea Development Board
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity

The scheme aims to promote tea tourism in Uttarakhand by attracting visitors to tea gardens and factories, creating local jobs, and supporting the state’s tea industry.

Benefits:
Presently, the Board is conducting tea tourism activities in the tea gardens of Ghorakhal (Nainital), Champawat, and Kausani (Bageshwar), which are yielding the following benefits:

  - Tourists visiting the state, along with other scenic attractions, are also visiting the tea gardens and tea factories operated by the Board.
  - The Board collects a nominal entry fee from tourists visiting the plantations.
  - The revenue generated from the entry fee is utilized for developing tea tourism facilities in the same gardens.
  - The Board earns an annual income of approximately ₹75 lakh by organizing guided tours and tea-tasting sessions for visitors.
  - During the tourist season, about 500-600 tourists visit the tea gardens and tea factories every day.
  - Tea tourism operated by the Board is providing direct and indirect employment opportunities to local residents.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a firm or an individual belonging to Uttarakhand.
   1. Firms or individuals with a minimum of three years of experience in the field of tourism are selected through the e-tendering process.
   1. A 5-year contract is signed with the selected firm or individual.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The tea cafeteria and tourist cottages constructed by the Board for tea tourism in the Champawat tea garden are being operated on a lease basis by firms selected through the e-tendering process.
The tea cafeteria under the Ghorakhal tea garden is being operated by a women’s self-help group.
In Bageshwar district, the district administration has constructed a tea cafeteria near the tea factory located on the land of the Tea Development Board and handed it over to the Board. The e-tendering process is being carried out to lease it for operation.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the Uttarakhand Tea Development Board guidelines to avail of the benefits.
Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE)” was launched by Science & Engineering Research Board, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India which aims to facilitate mobility of faculty members working in State Universities /Colleges/Private Academic institutions.

Benefits:
1. Research fellowship of ₹60,000/- per year (in addition to the researcher’s own salary) will be provided subject to completion of a minimum of 90 days of research work per year in the host institution.
   1. Research grant of ₹5 lakhs per annum (50% each to host and parent institution) and overheads (as per SERB norms) will be provided.

Eligibility:
1. Indian citizens residing in India holding a Ph.D. degree in Science/Engineering or MS/MD in Medicine are eligible to apply.
   1. The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position in State Universities/ Colleges and private Academic Institutions.
   1. Applicant should not hold any ongoing research projects or any fellowship at the time of submission of application.
   1. The upper age limit for the award is 45 years at the time of the submission of the application. Age relaxation of 5 (five) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged &amp;amp; Women candidates.
   1. Mentor should be at the level of Associate Professor/Scientist E, or higher level.
   1. Only one candidate will be allowed to work with a mentor at any given point of time.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The call for proposals will be notified through the website www.serbonline.in and www.serb.gov.in
Step 02: Applicant(s) should first register on the online website.  Click here to register
Step 03: After login, the applicant(s) are required to fill all the mandatory fields in the Profile Detail section under User Profile, which includes Bio-data, Photo, and Institute Address, etc.
Step 04: Summary of the project proposal; Project Title (max 500 characters), Abstract of the proposed work (max 3000 characters), Keywords (max 6), Objectives of the project (max 1500 characters), Expected output and outcome of the proposal (max 1500 characters), have to be entered at the time of proposal submission.
Step 05: Other relevant information of the proposal must be uploaded in a single PDF file not more than 10 MB as other technical documents (OTD).
Note: The proposals will be evaluated through peer review processes as per SERB guidelines.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport size photograph
2.	Biodata of the applicant (under the user profile section)
3.	Other technical details of the proposal
4.	Certificate from the Investigator
5.	Endorsement certificate from the Head of Parent Institution
6.	Endorsement Letter from the Head of the host Institution
7.	CV of the Mentor
8.	Category certificate
9.	Age proof certificate
10.	Joining report
11.	Mandatory 90 days attendance certificate by the end of the financial year
12.	Plagiarism undertaking
Team Production Award
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Team Production Award" scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, & Khadi Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This award is being given to artisans for handicraft items to be made by a team. This award will be given to 3 groups every year with a cash prize etc.....

Benefits:
- Cash Prize of ₹40,000/-.
- 4 gm Gold Medal.
- One Thamirapattiram. 
- Certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The group should be from Tamil Nadu.
1. The group applying for a group production award must have more than two artisans as members.
1. The group should be Tamil Nadu manufacturers of handicrafts.
1. The craft submitted for this award should be produced by the group.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Advertisements are released in June every year.
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of 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 (during office hours) to the Head Office only through Poompucar Sales and Manufacturing Plant Managers.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority 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).
NOTE: In this application, each member should mention his name and member's work in the production separately.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph of Members.
Address Proof of Members.
Aadhaar Card of Members.
Front Page of Passbook of Members.
Photograph of the item.
Exhibitions Photograph (if any members of the group attended exhibitions).
Affidavit Joint Group Undertaking on Stamp Paper ₹20.
Recommendation Certificate, attested by any of the Managers of Poombucar Outlets and Manufacturing Plants / the respective Area Assistant Directors (Handicrafts / Craft Council (Tamil Nadu/India/World) under the Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi.
Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Technical Education Department, Himachal Pradesh
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to improve the quality of training by attracting promising trainees belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe & Other Backward Classes & popularize technical training among these categories, so as to make them able to earn their livelihood respectably & honorably.

Benefits:
1. The scholarships shall be paid at the rate of ₹250/- per month per trainee subject to the condition that the corresponding decrease shall be affected in the rate of scholarship if the trainees receive a stipend from any other department of the Government or any organization.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Class (OBC) as notified by the Himachal Pradesh State Government.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide Himachali.
1. The applicant should be studying in a Government or Government-recognized Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) or I.T.I. for Women in Himachal Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be pursuing technical training and require financial assistance to continue the course.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The students applying for the scholarship for the first time need to "Register" using the icon “New Registration” at the NSP Portal URL -  by providing accurate and correct information as per their documents.
Step 02: After successfully get registration done, students will get their “Student Registration ID”.
Step 03: Through “Student Registration ID” students will be able to login into the account using the icon “Fresh Application” at NSP Portal.
Step 04: After successful login to the portal, the welcome page appeared. On clicking the “Application Form” icon, students will be directed to the application screen.
Step 05: Now, the students may fill out the complete application form and on clicking the “Final Submit” button, the application is finally submitted.
Step 06: On successful submission of the application, a system-generated registration number is sent to the students which can be used for future reference.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport Size Photo
2.	Aadhaar Card (UID/EID No)
3.	Himachali Bonafide Certificate
4.	Previous Year(s) Result Card(s) from Matric onwards
5.	Latest Bank Statement of the Students Bank Account
6.	Caste Certificate (Issued by an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar)
7. Any other document, as required
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Department: null
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Industries, Business Entity

Technology Development Fund (TDF) has been established to promote self-reliance in Defence Technology as a part of the 'Make in India' initiative.

Benefits:
> **Funding Support:**

- The project cost of up to INR 50,00,00,000/- will be considered for funding.
- The funding may be up to 90% of the total project cost.
- Industry may work in collaboration with academia or research institutions.
- The funding will be linked to mutually agreed milestones.
- Funds will be released either in advance against a bank guarantee of the same amount as collateral, or reimbursement based on the completion of milestones.
- Subsequent installments will be released on successful completion of milestones.

> **Purpose of Funding Support:**

- Aims to provide financial assistance to startups for prototype development and trials.
- Proposes to target nascent startups for project requirements inclusive of funding support of up to 20% to the incubators associated with the startup.
- Option to create partnerships with academia, where the contribution of the academia is up to 40% of the total project effort.

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Eligibility:
- Public limited company, a private limited company, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership, one-person company, sole proprietorship registered as per applicable Indian laws registered in India especially MSMEs and Startups.
- Startup must be recognized by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as per Government of India (GOI) guidelines.
- Startup incorporated for less than 3 years from date of submission of application will be considered as nascent startups.
- Nascent Startup should be incubated at one of the Central/State government assisted incubators.
- Startup should not have received any grants/grants-in-aid by any government scheme for a similar technology.
- The startup must be owned and controlled by a Resident Indian citizen with a shareholding of at least 51%.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration process:Step 1: Every interested Industry /Technology expert/Academia must first register on the TDF portal.
Step 2: Click on "Register".
Step 3: Fill Name, Contact Details, Organisation Name and choose your value in "Register As" and in "Focus Area" option.
Step 4: Click on the Check Box For Self-declaration of being an Indian Company with 51% of stakes with a Resident Indian Citizen.
Step 5: Agree to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the check box.
Step 6: Verify the captcha then click on "Register" button.
Post-Registration process:Step 1: Visit the TDF portal.
Step 2: Click on "Proceed to Login" button and enter Email, Password and verify the captcha.
Step 3: Click on "Login" button and furnish all the details as required.

Documents Required:
For release of subsequent installments, the DAs shall be required to submit the following documents:
Detailed Project Update Report
Utilization Certificate & Statement of Expenses (UC & SE)
Certificate from Chartered Accountant
Teelu Rauteli Award
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Woman Empowerment & Child Development
Category: Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to recognize and honor women and adolescent girls who have made outstanding achievements in various fields such as social work, education, literature, art, culture, courage, and bravery.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, one woman or adolescent girl from each district, who has made outstanding achievements in a particular field, is awarded a cash prize of ₹51,000/- along with a certificate of appreciation by the State Government.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a woman or an adolescent girl.
1. The applicant should have made outstanding achievements in any of the following fields:

- Social service
- Education
- Literature
- Art and culture
- Acts of courage and bravery

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Application Process:
[Online]
Applications are invited once a year by the department through publicity. The application must be submitted online on the departmental website https://wecd.uk.gov.in/
The received applications are reviewed by the District Level Committee, and three names are recommended to the Directorate from each district.
The State Level Committee evaluates these applications and selects the final participant. The award is distributed on 8th August every year.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Age Proof
Proof of residence
Bank Account Details
Achievements Certificate/details
Documents related to international/national/state awards, if any
Temporary Disability (Hospitalization) Relief Scheme
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Temporary Disability (Hospitalization) Relief Scheme" welfare scheme by the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board offers financial assistance to registered construction workers who face temporary disability due to accidents or diseases.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month.**

Eligibility:
1. The construction worker should be registered under the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 
1. The worker should have a temporary disability due to an accident/disease.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour 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:
Aadhaar Card of the worker.
Medical Certificate indicating the nature of the disability.
Registration Certificate with the Welfare Board.
Bank Account Details.
Any Other Documents if required.
Term Loan Scheme
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to uplift the economically disadvantaged Charmakar community (Dhor, Chambhar, Holar, Mochi, etc.) by promoting their educational, economic, and social development, helping them gain a respectable place in society.

Benefits:
> **Loan Amount:** 

- NSFDC provides Term Loans ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,50,000 for various schemes, with separate limits for vehicle loans.

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> **Project Financing:**

- NSFDC finances 75% of the project cost. The corporation provides 20% as a Seed Loan. ₹10,000 is provided as a subsidy.
- The remaining 5% of the project cost is contributed by the beneficiary.

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> **Interest Rates:**

> **For Loans up to ₹5,00,000:** NSFDC charges 7% per annum. The corporation charges 4% per annum.

> **For Loans above ₹5,00,000:** NSFDC charges 8% per annum. The corporation charges 4% per annum.

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- **Repayment Terms**: Loan instalments are payable monthly over a period of up to 60 months.- **This structure ensures clear and concise information about the Term Loan Scheme for potential beneficiaries.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should belong to the Charmakar Community.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 and 50 years.
1. For the 50% Subsidy Scheme and Margin Money, the applicant&#39;s annual income should be below the poverty line.
1. The applicant should be able to provide an Income and Caste Certificate from an authorized government officer.
1. The applicant should have knowledge of the business for which they are applying for the loan.
1. For the NSFDC Scheme:

- Income should be below ₹98,000 for rural areas.
- Income should be below ₹1,20,000 for urban areas.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Office of the Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM), and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Caste Certificate 
Annual Income Certificate.
Ration Card.
Passport-size Photograph of the applicant and his/her spouse.
Bank Passbook.
Detailed Project Report.
Loan Documents.
Term Loan Scheme (GSKVN)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to uplift scavengers & their dependents by offering term loans of ₹1,00,000/- to ₹15,00,000/- to support them in starting self‐employment ventures in various trades & professions, enabling them to pursue income‐generating activities and lead dignified lives.

Benefits:
***Loan Amount:***__ 

- loans from ₹1,00,000/- to ₹15,00,000/- are provided at an interest rate of 6% for various businesses.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should be a scavenger/sanitation worker or a dependent of one.
1. The applicant should be willing to use the loan for starting income-generating self-employment activities or projects.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the Social Justice & Empowerment Department website: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Please Register Here” on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill in your personal details as per Aadhaar.
Step 4: Create a password and submit the form.
Step 5: Verify details and click “Confirm”.
Step 6: You will receive your User ID & Password via SMS/email.
Login Process:Step 1: Go to the portal homepage.
Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Click “Login” to access your dashboard.
Application Process:After login, complete your User Profile (first-time only).
Step 1: Homepage will show eligible schemes – click on the one you want.
Step 2: Fill out the scheme application form.
Step 3: Upload the required documents.
Step 4: Review all entries, agree to terms, and click “Save Application” & note down your Application Number for tracking.
Track Application:Step 1: Click on “View Application Status”
Step 2: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
Step 3: Click “View Status” to check progress

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
PH Identity Card, If applicable
Widow Certificate, If applicable
Age Proof
Identity Card
PH Certificate from Civil Surgeon, If applicable
Ration Card