smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Disabled State Level Award Scheme
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Registered Societies, Government Organisation, NGO

The objective of the scheme is to encourage persons with disabilities and organizations working for the interests of persons with disabilities and to motivate the community for overall rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Benefits:
The following benefits are provided under the scheme:
**Sl. No.****Name of the Award****Category****Number of Award****Form of Award**1Best Disabled Employee1.	Visually impaired 2.	Hearing impaired 3.	Locomotor           4.	Cerebral palsy /multi-disabilityOne Award at each category₹5,001/- cash, appreciation certificate, certificate to each category2Best Employers (Regarding Disabled Persons)1.	Visually impaired 2.	Hearing impaired 3.	Locomotor           4.	Cerebral palsy /multi-disabilityOne Award at each category₹10,000/- cash, appreciation certificate, certificate to each category3Best voluntary organization working for the benefits of disabled.1.	Visually impaired 2.	Hearing impaired 3.	Locomotor           4.	Cerebral palsy /multi-disabilityOne Award at each category₹5,001/- cash, appreciation certificate, certificate to each category4The Best district (providing provisional facilities in the disabled act)Providing rehabilitation, barrier free environment, teaching-training, self-employment and other facilities provided in the Act.One AwardOne Shield, Appreciation Certificate, Certificate

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be one of the following:
•	A disabled employee in Chhattisgarh
•	An employer of persons with disabilities
•	A voluntary organization working for the benefit of persons with disabilities
•	A district in Chhattisgarh providing provisional facilities as outlined in the Disabilities Act
2.	The applicant should be from Chhattisgarh.
3.	Among all the districts, the district which has done the most work for the facilities provided in the Act for the rehabilitation of all types of disabled persons in the area, will be rewarded.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Procedure:The application must be submitted in the prescribed form to the Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department at the District Office.
Selection Process:The decisions are taken on proposals received from the district collector's recommendation by the state-level committee.
Address for Sending Applications:Joint Director/Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare Department, concerned district.

Documents Required:
The details of the achievement along with supporting documents/papers.
Adequate documentary evidence in support of the claim for the award.
Any other documents as required
Disablement Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹75,000/- is extended based on the Disablement Certificate issued by the Competent Authority to the Registered Construction Worker of the Board. The amount is credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account of the worker.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** ₹75,000/-.- **Time of Disbursal:** Within 1 month of the application.- **Mode of Disbursal:** Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should be a &#39;Person with Disability (PwD)&#39;.
- The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board&#39;s Fund.
- The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested construction worker should visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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: The interested construction worker should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form 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:
Last Subscription Bill.
Board ID Card.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book.
FIR.
Medical Report.
Disability Certificate issued from the Govt. Hospital, Competent Authority.
Distress Relief Scheme
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The "Distress Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the BPL households on the death of their primary breadwinner (male or female).

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.

Eligibility:
1.  The applicant should be the legal heir of the deceased primary breadwinner.
2.  The family of the applicant should be solely dependent on agriculture (agricultural labourers/ small and marginal farmers).
OR
The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹24,000/-.
3.  The family should be from the &quot;Below Poverty Line&quot; category.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district office of the Tahsildars 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 District Collector/Special Deputy Collector/Special Tahsildar.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Tahsildars 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).
Application Deadline:Applications should be submitted within six months from the date of death of the breadwinner and will not be normally considered if delayed beyond this period.

Documents Required:
Copy of Ration card. 
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Breadwinner Death Certificate (attested by the Panchayat President).
Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Distribution of Certified Seeds of Maize" scheme by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu offers a subsidy to maize-growing farmers in specific districts of the state, providing financial assistance for purchasing certified maize seeds.

Benefits:
- **Subsidy on Certified Seeds:** Farmers can receive 50% of the cost of certified maize seeds, with a cap of ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be growing maize in the specified districts of Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi.

&gt; **Note:** Preference will be given to Small/Marginal farmers 24% flow to SC/ST farmers will be ensured 20% flow to women farmers/ women groups.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). 
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required:
Proof of identity (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.).
Proof of land ownership or tenancy.
Recent photograph.
Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
Documents proving membership in women’s groups (if applicable).
Bank account details.
Any other documents (if required).
Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Distribution of Certified Seeds-Oil Seeds" scheme offers subsidies to farmers for purchasing certified oil seeds, helping them improve their crop yield and quality.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** Subsidy of 50% of the seed cost or ₹1,200/- per quintal, whichever is less.
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Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). 
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required:
Proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar card, Voter ID).
Proof of land ownership or cultivation.
Seed purchase receipt.
Certificate of seed production and supply to the Department.
Bank account details.
Any other documents (if required).
Distribution of Free Books and Stationery to SC/ST Students
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, free books and stationery are provided to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students who are pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at government colleges. Eligible students receive books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, free books worth ₹1,500/- and stationery worth ₹500/- per year are provided to SC/ST students studying in government colleges in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a regular student.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. The applicant should be studying in a government college.
   1. The applicant should be pursuing either a graduation or post-graduation course.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Eligible students should contact the head or principal of their respective government colleges.
Note 1: After admission, the principal or head of the college will purchase books from the Hindi Granth Academy according to the book purchase rules and distribute them to SC/ST students.
Note 2: Stationery is provided by the college.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof
2.	Caste certificate
3.	Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
4.	Any other documents as required
Distribution of Free House Sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

Through this scheme, the homeless poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided housing sites to enable them to construct their own houses. Approximately 11,000 persons so far have benefitted from this scheme.

Benefits:
Distribution of free house sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native or a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
- The annual family income should not exceed ₹24,000.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should be a homeless person.
- No member of the family of the applicant should own a house/house site.
- The applicant should have a bonafide intention to construct a house within 2 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from: The Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 9.
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 concerned authority.
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:
Proof of Identity.
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
Income Certificate.
Caste Certificate.
Ration Card for Address Proof.
Certification from the Revenue Department stating the applicant's non-ownership of a house.
Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Distribution of Gypsum-Oil Seeds" scheme provides a subsidy on the cost of gypsum material and transportation cost, to farmers who produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:** 50% of the cost of material plus transport limited to ₹750/- per ha whichever is less.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be engaged in seed production.
  - The beneficiary should produce and supply Foundation and Certified Class seeds to the Department.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). 
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhar Card)
Proof of Land Ownership/Lease Agreement
Certificate of seed production and supply to the Department (Foundation/Certified Class).
Bank account details.
Any other documents (if required).
Distribution of Horticulture Kit to Urban and Rural Areas
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department, Puducherry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, all the horticulture growers in rural & urban areas are provided with a horticulture kit worth ₹ 3,000 per kit to urban and rural areas, during Aadipattam/Thaipattam, through the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture).

Benefits:
75% subsidy, i.e. distribution of horticulture kit worth ₹ 3,000 per kit to urban and rural areas (homestead/backyards), through the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture), during Aadipattam/Thaipattam seasonality.

Eligibility:
All horticulture growers of rural &amp; urban areas are eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers' Help Centres) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Agricultural Officer.
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 and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
In the case of land owners cultivating their land, a copy of the farmer identity card containing the details of survey numbers and the extent of land holding needs to be submitted along with the application form.
If no identity card is issued to the farmer to date a copy of the land document (sale deed/ partition deed/ gift deed or will) needs to be submitted.  
The tenants cultivating lands owned by religious Institutions/Wakfs/Mutts/Trusts/ Municipalities shall produce a letter of consent from the authority of the institutions concerned as prescribed by the Department.
Further, tenants shall produce a cultivation certificate from the land owner or Agriculture Department / Revenue Department who carried out joint verification for the purpose.
Distribution of Iron Boxes at Free of Cost
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides complimentary iron boxes to support individuals from Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) engaged in washing work, aiming to improve their livelihood.

Benefits:
- Free provision of iron boxes to eligible individuals.

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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to Backward Classes (BC)/ Most Backward Classes (MBC)/ and Denotified Communities (DNCs).
   1. The beneficiary should be engaged in washing work.
   1. Annual income should not exceed ₹40,000/- in rural areas and ₹60,000/- in urban areas.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should collect the application form by contacting the District Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Officer of the concerned District.
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 concerned authority.
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, a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN card, etc.).
Proof of community (BC/MBC/DNC certificate).
Income certificate.
Proof of residence (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.).
Proof of occupation (if applicable).
Any other documents (if required).
Distribution of Kerosene Oil Scheme
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Food, Public Distribution and Consumer affairs Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Distribution of Kerosene Oil Scheme" by the Department of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, supports NFSA beneficiaries and others by providing 1 liter of kerosene oil at subsidized rates.

Benefits:
1. Beneficiaries receive 1 liter of kerosene oil at subsidized rates.
1. Dealer commission of ₹0.50 per liter is covered by the government.
1. Distribution occurs monthly through designated PDS dealers.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant must be covered under the c (NFSA), 2013, Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme, or possess a White Card.
1. The applicant must not have access to other subsidized fuel schemes.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Visit the nearest ration shop or designated enrollment center with the required documents.
If Aadhaar is not available, apply for Aadhaar enrollment at an authorized center.
Submit the Aadhaar number or Aadhaar Enrolment Identification Slip during registration.
Verify the eligibility and documents with the designated officer.
Collect the Kerosene Oil from the distribution center as per the monthly schedule.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment Identification Slip.
Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
Passport.
Ration Card.
Voter Identity Card.
MGNREGA Card.
Kisan Photo Passbook.
Driving License issued under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Certificate of Identity with Photo issued by a Gazetted Officer or Tehsildar.
Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Distribution of Manually Operated Plant Protection Equipment" scheme provides farmers with a subsidy of 50% on the cost of equipment to enhance agricultural practices.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** A subsidy of 50% on the cost of equipment or ₹800/- whichever is less.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should raise seed farms with Pulses crop.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). 
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
Proof of Land Ownership.
Proof of Seed Farm with Pulses Crop.
Bill or receipt of purchased equipment(s).
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
Proof of being a Farm Woman (if applicable).
Bank Account Details.
Any other documents (if required).