smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Pension Benefit for the Construction Worker
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Pension Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides pension to the registered beneficiaries of the Board who have completed the age of 60 years.

Benefits:
- ₹10,000/- is provided for Pension Benefit.

Eligibility:
&gt; **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**

  - The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
  - The applicant should be a Building/ Construction Worker.
  - The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
  - The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

&gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**

  - Should be a registered member Under the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - Should have completed 60 years of age.
  - Should have been working as a building worker for not less than 5 years after the registration as beneficiary under the board.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.
Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to download the application form for the concerned welfare scheme and submit the form along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him in the District Labour Office  (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.
Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
Application form for the Pension Benefit: Form XXXVII (Refer Page No: 163).
Helpdesk:For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:-
70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)
90643-89842 (East)
90028-33969 (Pakyong)
96098-63959 (South)
95477-16798 (West)
96359-98441 (North)
Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Photographs of the concerned worker.
Attested copy of Proof of Age.
Attested copy of Address Proof.
Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Letter from concerned organization/establishment.
Identity Card.
Age proof/ Birth Certificate.
Pension Benefit for the Construction Workers
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Pension Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Delhi, is a welfare scheme for the registered workers of the board with a pension benefit of ₹ 3000/- per month after completion of 60 years.

Benefits:
- ₹3000/- per month after completion of 60 years. 
- An increase of ₹300/- shall be given for every completed year of membership beyond five years.

Eligibility:
**For Registration**

- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

**For Application**

- The applicant should be working as a building worker for not less than one year.
- The applicant should have completed 60 years of age.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Register Now”.
Step 2: Enter the following mandatory details: Adhaar Card Number, Name as on Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, Date of Birth (as on Aadhar Card), Gender, etc. Create a password and confirm it. Click “Register”. You will be redirected to the registration page.
Step 3: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Father Name, Mother Name, Photograph, Applicant’s Video, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 4: On the next page, enter the mandatory details regarding your work/workplace (Previous/Current Employer Details, Proof of 90 Days Employment, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 5: Click on “Add Family Members” to avail the benefits of various schemes.
Step 6: In the next window, add your Bank Account details.
Step 7: In the next window, upload your Aadhaar Card, Address Proof, Birth Proof, Employment Proof, Bank Account details etc.
Step 8: In the next window, the "Affidavit of the Applicant" will be displayed. Verify all the details, and click on the checkbox.
Step 9: Proceed for the online registration fee of ₹25/- through a Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI.
Step 10: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to apply. Note down the Application Number for future reference. Download the acknowledgement receipt.
Track Your Application
Visit the homepage of the website regularly and click on "Track Your Application" to check the status of your application.
Application
Step 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Apply for Scheme”.
Step 2: Log in through Aadhaar Number/ Registration Card/ OTP.
Step 3: Apply for the “Pension Benefit” scheme.
Helpline Number (24x1) : 011-41236600DBOCWWB DepartmentNumber (office hours: 9:30AM - 6:00PM) : 011-23813846

Documents Required:
Date of Birth Proof.
Pension for Agitators Who were Jailed for 7 Days or Injured During the Uttarakhand State Movement
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Home
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides a monthly pension of ₹6,000 to agitators who were jailed for 7 days or injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement and are unable to gain employment due to certain reasons.

Benefits:
**Pension Amount:** ₹6,000/- per month
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an agitator who was jailed for 7 days or injured during the Uttarakhand State Movement.
   1. The applicant must be unable to gain employment due to certain reasons.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The application must be submitted to the concerned District Magistrate, and no specific format is prescribed for the application. An identified list of agitators has already been released. Those who were left out will be eligible to receive the benefits of the scheme only after their respective identity card is issued.
Regarding the identification of State agitators, it will be carried out in accordance with the standards prescribed in Government Order Number 777/XX(4)/26/U. A./2006.08 dated 22.10.2008, read with Government Order Number 1192/Twenty.4/2017-3 (13)/2011 dated 01.12.2017. After submission of the application, based on the report/recommendation of the District Magistrate and after obtaining the approval of the Hon’ble Departmental Minister / Hon’ble Chief Minister, the pension will be sanctioned by the Government.
Identification: Uttarakhand State agitators are identified by the District Magistrates and officers nominated by them. The identification is carried out based on the following records: LIU report, other police records (such as relevant entries from the daily diary, First Information Report (FIR) in any form), hospital reports, and information from other records whose authenticity is verified by the District Magistrate. Only after this verification is the identity card issued.

Documents Required:
Proof of identity
Proof of being an agitator 
Other documents as required
Pension for Journalists’ Family
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Tamil Development and Information Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Journalist

The "Pension for Journalists’ Family" was launched by the Tamil Development, Religious Endowments, and Information Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a monthly pension to the wife of a deceased journalist pensioner.

Benefits:
- **Pension Amount of ₹2,000/- per month.**

Eligibility:
1. The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the journalist.
1. The applicant must be the spouse of the deceased journalist.
1. The deceased journalist must contributed to the journalist pension.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant can download the application form from the official website. 
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 Director, News Public Relations Department, Head Secretariat, Chennai-9. 
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).

Documents Required:
Two Passport-size Photographs (Attested by Govt. Registered Officer).
Death Certificate of the Journalist.
Marriage Proof (the applicant is the spouse of a retired journalist).
Educational Certificate.
Succession Certificate (from appropriate revenue department office).
Pension Scheme - Folk Artist
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The "Pension Scheme" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension to the registered folk artists.

Benefits:
- Pension of ₹300/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a registered folk artist.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 60 years or above. 
1. The artist must have worked continuously in their profession for at least five years.
1. Disabled folk artists (sick and unable to work) who are under 60 but have been registered with the board for five continuous years are eligible for a pension.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the regional office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form VIII & VIIIA 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 Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director 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).
Selection Procedure:
The Board shall examine every application for pension and may accept or reject the claim.
The decision of the Board is final.
Before rejecting a claim, the Board will give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to make a representation.

Documents Required:
Two Passport-size Photograph.
Original Registration Card of the Folk Artist.  
Original Receipt for Registration and Last Renewal.
Disability Certificate (issued by a Medical Officer, not below the rank of Civil Surgeon under his name and seal should be enclosed in original) (If disabled).
Pension Scheme (BBOCWWB)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Resources Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, registered construction workers who have completed a minimum of five years of membership and have attained the age of 60 are eligible for a pension of ₹1,000/- per month.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, registered construction workers receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- after attaining the age of 60 years.

Eligibility:
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp;amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The worker should have maintained continuous membership with the Board for a minimum of five years.
   1. The worker should be 60 years of age or older.
   1. The worker should not be receiving pension benefits under any other social security scheme.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration of a Construction Worker under BBOCWWB:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on "Labour Registration".
Step 3: Enter your Aadhar card number and name, then click "Authenticate".
Step 4: A dashboard will appear. Enter all required details, ensuring that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled in correctly.
Step 5: Click on "Submit" and proceed to pay the application fee online.
Step 6: You will receive your construction worker registration number upon successful registration.
Apply for Scheme Benefits:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Login" and select "Labour".
Step 3: Enter your registration number & year of Birth, click "Show" to view your details.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process. 
Application Tracking:Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Documents Required:
Documents required for registration under BBOCWWB:Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter Card
Passport-size photograph
Attested work experience document
Proof of Residence
Ration Card
Bank account details
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Proof of age
Disability certificate (If applicable)
Any other documents as required
Documents required for Scheme Benefits:Identity card of registered worker
Aadhaar Card
Proof of a five years of membership
Proof of age 
Life Certificate (Self-Declared)
Undertaking/declaration
Bank account details/copy of bank passbook
Any other documents as required
Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate Of Social Welfare & Social Education
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Pension Scheme for Cancer Patients" was launched by the Directorate of Social Welfare and Social Education, Government of Tripura. The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹2,000/- to the person suffering from cancer.

Benefits:
₹2,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Tripura.
1. The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
1. No member of the family (father, mother, son(s), or unmarried daughter(s)) of the applicant should be in government service.
1. The applicant should be suffering from cancer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications would be invited in the prescribed form by giving wide publicity through print and electronic media.
Step 01: The applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 02: 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 03: Application should be submitted to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned area.
Step 04: 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).

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph.
Bank Passbook.
Aadhaar Card.
Income Certificate (issued by the DCM/ Sub Divisional Magistrate).
Certificate From a Gazetted Government Officer That No Person in His/her Family is a Government Servant. 
Medical Certificate from Regional Cancer Center, Agartala, or a Govt. Hospital or Any Recognized Hospital.
Proof of Residence (Ration Card, Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC), Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport).
Pension Scheme for Craftsmen
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Industry Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support and social security to traditional artisans of Uttarakhand who are aged 60 years or above and belong to families living below the poverty line.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, craftsmen aged 60 years or above who are already receiving an old age pension are provided with an additional incentive of ₹400/- per month.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an artisan/craftsman aged 60 years or above.
   1. The applicant must be already receiving an old age pension from the government.
   1. The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
   1. If the son or grandson of the artisan is 20 years of age or above and the family still lives below the poverty line, the applicant remains eligible.
   1. The applicant must be engaged in traditional handicrafts such as stone, wood, iron, lamp, ringal, bamboo, and product development from natural fibres, or in any other crafts approved by the government from time to time.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Application forms can be obtained from the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, or downloaded from the departmental website https://doi.uk.org.
Along with the application form, applicants must submit the following documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre of the concerned district: Aadhaar card, bank account details, proof of receiving old age pension, BPL certificate, birth certificate/Aadhaar as proof of date of birth, a certified copy of the family register to define the family, and a certificate confirming the applicant’s status as a craftsman.
Selection Process: 
The documents of eligible artisans are verified by a committee constituted under the chairmanship of the General Manager, District Industries Centre. Based on this verification, the eligible applicants are selected for the pension.
After selection, the additional incentive pension is disbursed quarterly into the artisan’s bank or post office account.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Bank account details (passbook copy)
Proof of receiving old age pension
Below Poverty Line (BPL) certificate
Birth certificate or Aadhaar card (as proof of date of birth)
Certified copy of the family register (to define family details)
Certificate confirming the applicant’s status as a craftsman
Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Pension Scheme for Destitute Transgender' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to help poor transgender above 40 years of age who are unable to earn their livelihood.

Benefits:
- Pension of ₹ 1,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be Transgender.
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 40 years and above.
1. The applicant should be physically unable to work and earn.
1. The applicant should not have received assistance from any family member or other sources.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
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).

Documents Required:
Transgender Identity Card (Issued by the Tamil Nadu Transgender Welfare Board).
Disability Certificate (If required).
Applicant's Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age.
Bank Passbook.
Any other document, if required.