smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Providing Artificial Limbs and Other Appliances to Disabled BOC Workers
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has launched a scheme to provide artificial limbs & other appliances to registered disabled construction workers. The scheme also covers the replacement of limbs every three years based on the workers' needs.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of artificial limbs and other fabricated appliances.** 
- **Replacement of limbs every three years based on the workers&#39; needs.**

Eligibility:
1. The worker should be registered under the Andhra Pradesh Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The worker should be a disabled person.

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.
Building and Other Construction Workers ID Card.
Medical Reports (issued by a medical board).
Disability Certificate (issued by a medical board).
Providing Mini Tractor and its Sub Parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Individual, Self Help Groups (SHGS)

The "Providing Mini tractor and its sub parts to the Self Help Group of Scheduled Castes" is a scheme by the Govt. of Maharashtra. This scheme aims to improve the financial condition of the scheduled castes and Nav-Buddhists Self Help Group.

Benefits:
- Supply of mini tractors and essential sub-parts, including trolleys and rotators.
- Each mini tractor, along with its sub-parts, is valued at ₹3,50,000/-.
- Self Help Groups contribute 10% of the total cost, amounting to ₹35,000/-.
- The remaining ₹ 3,15,000/- is provided as a subsidy by the government, making it financially accessible for the groups.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or Nav-Buddhist.
1. The applicant should be a domicile of Maharashtra.
1. The Self Help Group should consist of at least 80% members from Scheduled Castes and Nav-Buddhist.
1. The total cost of the mini tractor and its sub-parts is estimated at ₹3,50,000. The Self-Help Group must collect 10% of this amount, which is ₹35,000, while the government will provide a 90% subsidy of ₹3,15,000.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office and request a 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 Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof: Valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar card, voter ID, etc.) for all members of the Self Help Group.
Domicile Certificate: Proof of residence in Maharashtra for all members.
Caste Certificate: Valid caste certificates for Scheduled Castes or Nav-Buddhists members.
Self Help Group Registration: Certificate of registration of the Self Help Group.
Bank Account Details: Bank statement or passbook of the Self Help Group’s bank account.
Affidavit: An affidavit confirming that 80% of the members belong to Scheduled Castes or Nav-Buddhists.
Proposal Letter: A letter outlining the purpose and objectives of acquiring the mini tractor.
Cost Estimate: Quotation or estimate of the mini tractor and its sub-parts.
Providing Model Maps for Residential Construction
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Housing Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

It aims to provide landowners in Haridwar district with model maps for residential construction according to the size of their plots.

Benefits:
Model maps for residential construction are provided to all landowners across Haridwar district.
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Eligibility:
1. All landowners in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand are eligible.

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Application Process:
[Online]
For the convenience of landowners in Haridwar district, model maps have been uploaded on the authority’s website. Landowners can select a model map according to the area of their plot and avail the facility.

Documents Required:
The required documents must be submitted as per the guidelines of the Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority.
Providing Scholarships to Children of BOC Workers
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides scholarships to children of registered workers. The scheme covers up to two children per family. Students of 9th to 12th grade (Intermediate), ITI and Graduation level will receive financial assistance.

Benefits:
- **9****th** **to 12****th** **Grade or ITI: ₹1,200/- per year**- **Professional Courses at the Graduation Level: ₹5,000/- per year**

Eligibility:
1. The worker should be registered with the AP Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The children of workers not enrolled under Chandranna Bima are eligible.
1. The student should have enrolled in 9th to 12th grade or ITI/ Professional Courses (Graduation Level).
1. Each family can receive scholarships for a maximum of two children.

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).
NOTE: Applications must be submitted within 3 months from the start of the academic year.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the worker and their child.
BOCW ID Card.
Age Proof Certificate.
Study Certificate.
Marks Memo.
Two Passport-size Photographs of the student.
Bank Account Details of the student.
ID Card from the college (for professional courses).
Providing Tin stalls to Gatai Kamgar
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Individual

"Providing Tin Stalls to Gatai Kamgar" is a social welfare scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance of the Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to uplift Scheduled Caste individuals engaged in leather footwear production and leather goods preparation.

Benefits:
₹500/- is provided as financial assistance.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
1. If the applicant resides in a rural area, his/her total household income should be less than ₹40,000.
1. If the applicant resides in an urban area, his/her total household income should be less than ₹50,000.
1. The applicant should be 18 years or above in age.
1. The place where the applicant asking for the stall must be provided on rent/ lease/purchased/official free hand by Gram panchayat, Municipality, Cantonment Board or Municipal corporation or must be of own property of the applicant.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Office 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 Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare 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).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc)
2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across)
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
Proof of being a Roadside Cobbler (issued by the Gram Panchayat),
Income Certificate issued by an Authorised Govt.Officer.
Caste Certificate issued by an Authorised Govt.Officer.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Any other document required by the District Office
Provision of Special Assistance for Development of Low-Cost Educational Materials (SIPDA)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support for the development and supply of low-cost educational materials for visually impaired students. Through this scheme, grants are provided to implementing agencies for purchasing and producing assistive learning devices.

Benefits:
- **Support for Braille Presses:** Assistance is given for the installation of new Braille presses and enhancement of the capacity and modernization of existing Braille presses.  - **Upgradation of Talking Book Studios:** Financial support is offered for increasing the capacity and modernization of existing Talking Book Studios.  - **Creation and Enhancement of Digital Book Production Centers:** Grants are available for setting up new Digital Book Production Centers and modernizing existing centers to improve production capabilities.  - **Support for Large Print Book Production:** Funding is provided for establishing new Large Print Book Production Centers and increasing the capacity and modernization of existing large print facilities.

Eligibility:
&gt; **Individual Eligibility:**

  - The applicant must be a visually impaired student enrolled in school or pursuing higher education.
  - The applicant must have a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card issued by the competent authority.

&gt; **Institutional Eligibility:**

  - The agency must be approved for SIPDA projects.
  - The agency must be actively involved in the development, production, or distribution of educational materials for persons with visual disabilities.

Application Process:
[Offline]
For Institutional Applicants:Step 1: The implementing agency should prepare a project proposal outlining the infrastructure to be established or upgraded.
Step 2: The proposal should be submitted to NIEPVD or the concerned state authority for review and approval.
Step 3: Once approved, funds are disbursed as per the sanctioned amount.
Step 4: The agency must maintain transparency in utilization and submit reports and utilization certificates as required.
For Student Beneficiaries (if applicable):Step 1: The student should approach an approved implementing agency.
Step 2: Submit necessary documents such as Aadhaar, UDID, and school/college ID.
Step 3: The agency will facilitate access to learning materials based on availability and eligibility.
Website: niepvd.nic.inTelephone No.: 7579278149

Documents Required:
For Students:Unique Disability ID (UDID)
Date of Birth
Parent/Guardian's Mobile Number
School Details
For Implementing Agencies:Project Proposal outlining the development and production of education support materials.
Relevant Financial Statements (for recurring and non-recurring grant applications).
Any other documents as required.
Provision of Sports Kits to Players Participating at the National Level
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sports
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme provides a sports kit worth ₹5000/- (including tracksuit, jersey, shorts, socks, etc.) to approximately 1000 players annually who participate in various sports at the national level, selected through their respective sports federations.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, sports kits are provided through sports associations to players and team members participating in various sports disciplines at the national level across different age groups. 
  - Approximately 1,000 players benefit from the scheme annually.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a player or a member of a team representing Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant or their team must be participating in national-level sports competitions.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The respective sports federations select the teams to participate at the national level and apply for kits in the prescribed format. 
Each player or team member participating in various age groups at the national level is provided with a sports kit (including a tracksuit, jersey, shorts, socks, and shoes) worth ₹5,000/-.

Documents Required:
Submission of documents as required by the respective sports federations.
Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists, University / Institution

The scheme "Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to encourage the publication of fine arts books through financial assistance provided to artists and art institutions.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** 50% of the total printing cost or a maximum of ₹20,000/- (whichever is lower).
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Eligibility:
- An individual artist or an art institution working in the field of fine arts is eligible for this scheme.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form for the "Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts" scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, including career details in the field of art, photographs, or color slides of work (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority at the Academy office to whom the application has been submitted.
Note: Applications for book publication are invited every year through advertisement in daily newspapers.
Contact Us:Gujarat State Academy of Fine ArtsRavi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan,Opposite Bhaikaka Bhavan,Law Garden, Ellisbridge,Ahmedabad - 380006.079-26425562079-26562558

Documents Required:
Copy of Dummy Publication.
Drawings, Sketches, and Photographs of Paintings.
Book Text (Manuscript).
Printed Book (10 Copies) (to be submitted post-printing).
Original Printing Bills.
Declaration/Acknowledgment in the Book (Stating Financial Support by Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy).
Punjabi Language Scholarship Scheme
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: School Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme awards scholarships to students based on their merit in the Punjabi subject in the 8th and 10th class examinations conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education, provided they continue studying the Punjabi subject in the 9th and 11th classes.

Benefits:
**Scholarship Amount:**

1. ₹ 50/- per month for students of Class IX &amp; X.
1. ₹ 75/- per month for students of Class XI &amp; XII.

> **Mode of Disbursement:**

> Scholarships are directly transferred to the student&#39;s bank account.

> **Frequency of Disbursement:**

> Scholarships are disbursed monthly.

> **Validity:**

> Scholarships are renewed in the next classes based on satisfactory performance.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have secured merit in Punjabi subject in 8th Class or 10th Class examination conducted by Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani.
1. The applicant should continue studying Punjabi subject in 9th Class and 11th Class.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The scheme beneficiary does not require a separate application process.
Eligible students are selected automatically based on their academic performance.
The selection is done through school records, and the scholarship is awarded to students on the basis of merit in Punjabi Subject.
The school authorities verify eligibility and forward the list of selected students to the Department of Education, Haryana, which then processes and directly transfers the scholarship amount to the student's bank account.
Note: - The scheme beneficiary can contact your school administration or the Department of Education, Haryana for assistance.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
School Identity Card
Previous Year’s Marksheet (certifying Punjabi Subject in class)
Bank Account Details (for direct benefit transfer)
Bonafide Certificate from School
Any other documents as required
Purchase of Vehicle for Commercial Hiring Purpose for Persons with Disabilities 
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the scheme, loans are provided to differently-abled persons for commercial hiring purposes up to ₹10.00 lakhs, and for the purchase of special category vehicles like JCBs, trucks, road rollers, etc., loans up to ₹25.00 lakhs are available.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, loans are provided to differently abled persons for commercial hiring up to ₹10,000,00/- and for purchasing special category vehicles such as JCB, Trucks, Road rollers, etc., with loans up to ₹25,000,00/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
   1. The applicant should have a disability of at least 40%.
   1. The age of the applicant should be above 18 years. For persons with mental retardation, the age is relaxed to 14 years instead of the usual 18 years.
   1. License is applicable as per the policy of the National Corporation.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:Step 01: The eligible applicant may apply online through the Official Portal- Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/
Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, he/she gets registered there. 
Step 03: For registration, click “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 04: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to apply for the scheme:Step 01: To avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in through the email ID used while registering.
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 04: Now, you can search for the scheme and click on the scheme to go ahead and fill out the application form.
Step 05: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 06: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.
Tracking of Application:Applicants can track their applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity/Citizenship Proof (Any one of the following):
•	Aadhaar Card
2.	Age Proof (Any one of the following):
•	Aadhaar Card
3.	Resident Proof/Address Proof/Ownership Proof (Any one of the following):
•	Ration Card
•	Haryana Domicile Certificate
4.	Caste / Religion Proof (Any one of the following):
•	Caste Certificate for reserved category
5.	Disability Proof (Any one of the following):
•	Disability Certificate (Disability should not be less than 40%)
6.	Photo of Applicant
7.	Bank account details
8.	Any other documents as required
PURNA Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to reduce malnutrition, anemia, and early marriage among adolescent girls in Gujarat by educating them on health, nutrition, life skills, and legal rights, while promoting self-empowerment through various activities.

Benefits:
- **Nutritional Support: S**upplementary nutrition (PURNA Shakti) 4 packets (1kg/packet) on 4th Tuesday of every month which contains 9 micronutrients.  - **Health Enhancement:** Distribution of IFA tablets every Wednesday at schools and AWCs, along with health check-ups and referral services, is conducted in convergence with the Health Department.  - **Educational Encouragement:** Support out of school adolescent girls for school re-enrollment and vocational training.  - **Life Skill Development:** Knowledge of nutrition, health, and legal rights.  - **Public Exposure**: Visit at public places (Primary health centre, Bank, Post office and any government offices etc.) for their self-empowerment).  - **Awareness Programs:** Celebration of PURNA divas at Anganwadi centres on the 4th Tuesday of every month where various theme based activities are carried out based on health, nutrition and self -development of adolescent girls.  - **Empowerment Kits:** Distribution of PURNA kit at Anganwadi centres for awareness about nutrition, health and empowerment among adolescent girls.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a girl.
  - The applicant must be aged between 15-18 years.
  - Applicant must be enrolled at an Anganwadi center in Gujarat.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the nearest Anganwadi centres.
Step 2: Submit age proof and enrollment details.
Step 3: Register for the scheme with the assistance of the Anganwadi worker.
Helpdesk: Contact Details.

Documents Required:
Age proof document (15-18 years).
Address proof.
Any other documents (if required).