smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Burial Ground-Provision of Burial Grounds and Pathway to Burial Grounds
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities by providing burial grounds and pathways in areas where such facilities are not available.

Benefits:
- **Access to Dignified Burial Services:** Provision of land for burial grounds.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal communities.
  - The beneficiary must be residing in habitations without existing burial ground or pathway access.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the office of the Director of Adi Dravidar (DAD) and Tribal Welfare Office (TWO) /Project Officer DRDA /Commissioner, Panchayat Union.
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 department/ office.
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:
Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
Caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).
Address proof (residency in the concerned habitation)
Any other documents (if required).
Bus Traveling Facility For Visually Impaired/Bus Concession
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Bus Traveling Facility for Visually Impaired/Bus Concession” was started by Delhi Social Welfare Department for persons with disabilities. Under the scheme, Delhi Transport Corporation provides facility of free traveling in DTC Buses to the persons with vision impairment.

Benefits:
1. Delhi Transport Corporation provides the facility of free traveling in DTC Buses to persons with vision impairment.
1. The applicant having 100% disability will get a 50% concession for their escort/attendant.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Delhi.
1. The applicant should have 40% and above disability.
1. Before applying to the concerned depot, the applicant needs to get the card from Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

**Note:** Facility of concession to the escort is given to those who have not less than 100% blindness.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The eligible applicant can obtain the application form from the respective depot by paying only rupees one. 
Step 02: Filled form with all documents can be submitted at the same depot.
Step 03: After successful verification, the bus pass will be issued to the applicant.
Note: Before applying to the concerned depot, the applicant needs to get the card from Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

Documents Required:
Identity card i.e. Aadhaar card etc.
Card issued by SDM
Residential proof
Passport-size photograph
Copy of the disability certificate
Buti Foundation Award
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department of Space
Category: Skills & Employment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Buti Foundation Award, established in 2007 by the Buti Foundation, New Delhi, is a biennial award recognizing innovative and outstanding research in the field of Plasma Science & Technology. The award aims to honor a Scientist/Engineer under the age of 45 years for their significant contribution

Benefits:
- **Award Amount:** ₹50,000/-- **Award Recognition:** Medal

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Scientist/Engineer.
  - The applicant’s age should be under 45 years as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976).
  - The applicant should have conducted innovative and outstanding research in the field of Plasma Science &amp;amp; Technology in India.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Download the prescribed format of the application form from the PRL official website. 
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form and attach copies of all the required documents (self-attested, if necessary).
Step 3: Candidate can email their applications in the prescribed format to: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line “Nomination for The Buti Foundation Award”.

Documents Required:
Detailed Contribution Statement (2 pages).
Impact Statement.
List of Publications.
List of TEN BEST Publications.
Reprints of Five Important Publications (e-files only).
Calipers and Crutches - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Calipers and Crutches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu. In this scheme, calipers & crutches are given to the needy & deserving orthopedically differently-abled persons for their easy mobility.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of calipers and crutches.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an orthopedically differently abled person. 
1. The applicant should be a resident of the district/area of Tamil Nadu.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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 Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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:
National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person. 
Any Other Documents If Required.
Cancer Day Care Centre - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Medical Health And Family Welfare Department
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to ensure early detection & timely treatment of cancer by providing accessible & affordable healthcare services within the state. Under this initiative, free screening for common cancers such as oral, breast, & cervical cancer is being conducted across all districts of Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Free screening for common cancers (oral, breast, and CA cervix) is being conducted across all districts of Uttarakhand to detect cancer at an early stage and start treatment.
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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a cancer patient.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Cancer Day Care Centres are being established in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand to provide chemotherapy, pain management, and other daycare services to cancer patients. Currently, Cancer Day Care Units have been set up in 10 hill districts of the state. Patients can avail of these facilities by visiting their respective district hospitals.

Documents Required:
1. Identity proof
2. Medical reports
3. Any other documents as required
Cancer Suraksha Scheme
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Kerala launched the “Cancer Suraksha Scheme” on 1st November 2008 for children below the age of 18 who suffer from cancer and belong to such families which are too poor to afford treatment. This scheme was launched under Kerala Social Security Mission.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, children under 18 years would be given free treatment for cancer through designated Government hospitals in the state.
   1. The entire cost of treatment, including the cost of investigations, would be borne by the hospitals through the funds provided by the Mission.
   1. The ceiling of expenditure per child would be initially ₹50,000/-.

**Note:** The hospital can incur additional expenditure, based on the report of the committee comprising the Oncologist/treating doctor, the Head of the Radiology Department, and the Superintendent, subject to ratification by the Mission.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State and scheme is applicable only to patients from Kerala.
   1. Cancer patients up to the age of 18 years in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) groups are eligible to be included in this scheme.
   1. Cancer patients should belong to families which are too poor to afford treatment.
   1. To be included in this scheme a confirmed diagnosis of cancer is a must.
   1. Those patients who are yet to complete 18 years of age and need treatment are eligible for the benefit for one more year.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant may contact the following authorities:
1.	Scheme counselor who is appointed at selected hospitals/covered hospitals under this scheme.
2.	Concerned District Social Justice Officer.

Documents Required:
1.	Copy of Aadhaar/ Proof of Identity of patient
2.	Proof of age of the patient
3.	Copy of BPL card
4.	Copy of Ration card
5.	Residence certificate
6.	Passport-size photograph
7.	Proof/report confirming the diagnosis of cancer
8.	Registered Patient Card under the scheme
Capital Contribution Scheme (Goa)
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

"Capital Contribution Scheme" aims to support local entrepreneurs, promote industrial units, and develop special products based on locally developed technology. Financial support is provided to local entrepreneurs and existing functional units.

Benefits:
- Maximum capital contribution up to ₹1,00,00,000/- per unit will be available, subject to the condition that contributions of promoters should be equal to or more than the capital contribution by the Government. However, this restriction/condition shall not be applicable to sick units.
- The capital contribution will be for 5 years as may be indicated in the sanctioned order with a guaranteed return of 6% or actual profit.

**Disbursement of Funds**
In case of approval, the capital contribution shall be released within a period of 60 days from the date of approval. The beneficiary must submit post-dated cheques for repayment and collateral security as per the scheme guidelines.

Eligibility:
- Clusters/Units which are in operation for a period of at least 3 years shall be eligible except those covered under the Goa Sick Industrial Unit Revival and Rehabilitation Scheme, 2008 or any such Scheme in force during the tenure of this Scheme.
- Partnership firms and private limited concerns shall be eligible under this Scheme except those covered under the Goa Sick Industrial Unit Revival and Rehabilitation Scheme, 2008 or any Scheme in force during the tenure of this Scheme.
- Only those Units which are permanently registered with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce will be eligible.

_*Preference will be given to units in the small-scale sector, units involved in research and development, technically oriented units, and units run by women entrepreneurs/clusters._

Application Process:
[Offline]
The application should be submitted by the eligible units to the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce in the specified format along with the required documents.
The Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce will scrutinize and consider the application within 3 months from the date of receiving it. The decision will be conveyed within 4 months from the date of receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Copy of Permanent Registration Certificate or necessary proof of registration with the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce.
Audited Statement of Accounts of the preceding 3 years.
Project Report.
Post-dated cheques for repayment as security towards the amount sanctioned (in case of approval).
Collateral security equal to the quantum of contribution sought or equal to the amount the unit is eligible for (in case of approval).
Capital Subsidy Scheme for Setting Up Solar Plant in Milk Cooperatives in Gujarat State (Tribal Area)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

The scheme aims to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity expenses. Through this scheme, a 75% subsidy is provided for setting up solar plants (1KW to 40KW) in milk cooperative societies in tribal areas.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** 75% subsidy on capital cost for installation of solar systems ranging from 1KW to 40KW.
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Eligibility:
1. A registered milk cooperative society located in the tribal areas of Gujarat shall be eligible under this scheme.
   1. The society must extensively use electricity for milk collection, cooling, and processing.
   1. The society must be willing to install a solar power plant with a capacity between 1KW and 40KW.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the plain paper application form from the District Registrar's office.
Step 2: Fill in all required details in the application form and attach the necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application to the District Registrar.

Documents Required:
Copy of Society Registration Certificate.
Proof of electricity usage (bills or related documents).
Details of proposed solar plant (capacity, cost estimate).
Bank account details of the cooperative society.
Any other documets as required.
Cash Amount for Encouraging Scheduled Tribe Sportsperson Students
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, cash awards, certificates, and mementos are provided as a form of encouragement to Scheduled Tribe  sportsperson students who secure the top three positions in national and international sports events.

Benefits:
**Students who have secured top positions at national and international levels are rewarded with the following incentives as a form of encouragement:**

- Cash Prize
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Memento

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Scheduled Tribe area of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The applicant should participate in a national or international-level sports competition.
1.  The applicant should have secured a top-three position at national or international level competition.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office 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:
For districts under Tribal Sub-Plan: Commissioner, Tribal Area Development Department / Deputy Commissioner, Tribal Area Development Department
For non-TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) areas: Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Concerned Tribal Area Development Department office/Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate
Aadhar Card
Domicile Certificate (Proof of residence in a Scheduled Tribe area)
Sports Achievement Certificate(s)
Any Other Document if Required
Cash Award (APB&OCWWB)
State: Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Cash Award” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for the registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

Benefits:
- Cash assistance of ₹500/-, ₹750/- and ₹1000/-

Eligibility:
1.	The worker should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	The worker must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3.	The worker should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&amp;amp;OCWWB).
4.	The worker’s membership must be active.
5.	Children for whom the award is applied must have passed the class X and XII Board or equivalent examinations.
6.	Children (one son and one daughter) of the registered worker with a membership, who secure the highest marks in their District in Metric examination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
Xerox copy of the registration card of the worker
Mark the statement of the children 
Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
Passport-size photographs
Cash Award to the Meritorious Visually Impaired Students Obtaining First Three Ranks at the State Level in the SSLC and HSC Examination
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of this scheme is to award cash prizes to meritorious differently-abled persons (visually challenged students) who are studying in government and private schools of Puducherry and secure first, second and third rank concerning total marks in the SSLC and HSC exams.

Benefits:
A cash award of ₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- to the first, second, and third rank holders respectively.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The percentage of the disability of the applicant should be 100% and above.
- The applicant should have studied in Tamil or English Medium.
- The applicant should have passed the qualifying SSLC &amp; HSC Examination respectively.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, 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.
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 authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
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).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Issued by the Competent Authority.
Recent Passport-size Photograph.
Bank Passbook.
Address Proof.
Age Proof.
Ration Card.
Disability Certificate.
Study Certificate.
Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: School Education Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through the "Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations" scheme, cash awards of ₹50,000/-, ₹30,000/- and ₹20,000/- are granted to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Holders respectively from SSLC/ SSC/ HSC Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.

Benefits:
> **Quantum of Award**

- 1st Rank: ₹50,000/-.
- 2nd Rank: ₹30,000/-.
- 3rd Rank: ₹20,000/-.

* Every year, the awards are granted separately for each of the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam, Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam, Matriculation Exam, and for Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.
* The awards are granted separately for each of the four regions of the UT of Puducherry, i.e. Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
* The awards are granted separately for Government Schools and for Private Schools.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be a Student.
- The applicant should be studying in a Government/Private High/Higher Secondary School or in Intermediate Level (2nd Year) in a Government Junior College in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be among the top three Rank Holders from Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Exam/ Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Exam/ Matriculation Exam/ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Exam/ Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
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: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution of his/her respective school and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents. The Heads of the Institutions then send the applications to the Directorate of School Education through Google Forms.

Documents Required:
Nativity/Citizenship/Residential Certificate, issued by the Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar.
Stamp-sized Photograph.
Aadhaar Card.
Educational Certificate (SSLC/ SSC/ HSC/ etc).
Public Information Certificate (PIC).
Marksheet for Proof of 1st/2nd/3rd Rank.