smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Destitute Differently Abled Pension Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to destitute differently-abled persons aged 45 years and above with disability level of 60% and above.

Benefits:
**Pension:** 

- ₹1,000/- per month.

**Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:**

- One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
- One free saree to a female pensioner.

**Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:**

- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a hearing and speech-impaired person.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 45 years and above.
1. The applicant should have a disability of 60% or above.
1. The applicant should not have any source of income or means of subsistence to support.
1. The applicant should not be a habitual beggar.
1. The applicant should not be supported by a son or son&#39;s son aged 20 years or above.
1. The applicant should not possess property valued at more than ₹5000/-.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative 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.
OR
The interested applicant should apply scheme with a white paper. 
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 Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Special Tahsildar/Village Administrative 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:
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of age.
Bank Passbook.
Disability Certificate.
Any other document if required.
Destitute Widow Pension Scheme
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

'Destitute Widow Pension Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Dept, Tamil Nadu. A pension of ₹1,000 is provided to destitute widows who are 18 years and above in age. One free saree during Pongal and Deepavali and free rice in the Anganwadi Centres are also provided.

Benefits:
**Pension:** 

- ₹1,000/- per month.

**Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:**

- One free saree.

**Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:**

- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 18 years and above.
1. The applicant&#39;s fixed assets should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

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 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:
Applicant's Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age.
Aadhaar Consent Form.
Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.
Husband Death Certificate.
Self–declaration of Applicant.
Widow Certificate.
Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).
Bank Passbook.
Destitute Widow Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to widows whose family income does not exceed ₹4,000/- per month or who belong to the BPL category, and who are not receiving any other pension benefits.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a widow.
   1. The widow must be at least 18 years of age.
   1. The widow’s family monthly income should not exceed ₹4,000/-, or she must possess a valid BPL (Below Poverty Line) certificate.
   1. The widow must not be receiving any other pension benefits.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, Husband's Death Certificate, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate, Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)
All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted.
For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated.The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.

Documents Required:
Applicant’s mobile number
Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor)
Aadhaar card
Voter ID card
CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card
Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
Husband's Death Certificate
Copy of family register (only for rural areas)
Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) or by the Councillor (for urban areas)
Note: All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is submitted.
Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Destitute/Deserted Wives Pension Scheme' is a state scheme to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to the destitute/deserted wives. The scheme provides other benefit every year during the Pongal and Deepavali festival one priceless saree is given.

Benefits:
**Pension:** 

- ₹1,000/- per month.

**Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:**

- One free saree.

**Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:**

- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meals.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meals.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be legally divorced or deserted for a minimum of 5 years.
1. The applicant should be a destitute woman.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 30 years and above.
1. The applicant&#39;s fixed assets not exceeding ₹1,00,000/-

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:
Applicant's Photo
Aadhaar Card
Proof of Age.
Aadhaar Consent Form
Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof
Legal Separation Certificate (Issued by Court of law)
Self–declaration of Applicant
Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License)
Bank Passbook
Not remarried certificate 
Abandonment Certificate
Development and Dissemination of e-Content
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide free, high-quality e-learning materials to students of classes 9 to 12, covering subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, etc. in collaboration with reputed ed-tech platforms.

Benefits:
The high-quality e-learning materials from online education providers (platforms such as Byju&amp;#39;s and Vedantu) are made available to students of classes 9 to 12 through free bilingual online and offline lectures in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student from Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Students can access certain e-learning materials by visiting the USERC website, https://www.userc.in. However, to access the full course, they can download the Vidyasaar app from the Google Play Store and register their mobile number free of charge.
In schools without internet access, USERC provides a device to the school, enabling students to access the entire course offline.

Documents Required:
Mobile Number
Development and Maintenance of Orchard Cum Horti Nurseries
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme has been launched for the production and multiplication of good, high-yielding, diseased free planting materials in the Government farms for distribution to farmers through the District Horticulture Officer.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

Training, awareness program, extension, technology support.
&gt; **Type of Assistance:**

  - Production and multiplication of good, high-yielding, diseased free planting materials for sale.
  - Introduction of new high-yielding varieties of mother plants, suitable to the different areas of the State.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
   1. The applicant/farmer should own or lease land of at least 200 sq.ms.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The eligible bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact: Below officials can be contacted for any concerns or queries:District Horticulture Officer
Horticulture Development Officer

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Bank passbook/account details
Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
Any other document as required
Development of Choir Industries
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Choir Industries to promote and develop Coir and Coir based industry in the Union territory of Puducherry.

Benefits:
Financial assistance:  

- To the trainee–  Stipend:Rs. 1,500/- per month/per trainee.    
- To the trainer – 

(i) Honorarium -Rs. 300/- per month per trainee (maximum Rs.3,000/- per month.).  
(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials- Rs.200/-per month per trainee (maximum Rs. 2,000/- per month.).

Eligibility:
1. Residence should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should be a continuous resident for the past three years. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted. 
Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.
A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner certifies the financial position of the applicant including a certificate that the applicant is not in receipt of financial assistance from any other source. 
Age certificate from the appropriate authority. 
OR 
Required certificates in respect of income and age mentioned above can also be furnished by the craftsperson himself/ herself in the form of an affidavit declared before a First class Magistrate.
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry. 
Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Documents Required:
Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The government of Puducherry takes the initiative to revive the vanishing crafts and restore the significance of traditional crafts.

Benefits:
> To revive the vanishing crafts and to restore the traditional Handicrafts.

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> Financial Assistance:

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- To the trainee –

(i) Stipend: Rs. 1,500 /- per month/ per trainee.

- To the trainer –

(i) Honorarium Rs. 300/-per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.3, 000/- per month).
(ii) Compensation for wastage of raw materials Rs.150 /- per month/ per trainee (maximum Rs.1,500/- per month).
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Note:- Period of Training: 6 months

Eligibility:
1. Residence -Should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
1. Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
1. Already trained candidates are not eligible to apply.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted. 
Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.
A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner certifies the financial position of the applicant including a certificate that the applicant is not in receipt of financial assistance from any other source. 
Age certificate from the appropriate authority. 
OR 
Required certificates in respect of income and age mentioned above can also be furnished by the craftsperson himself/ herself in the form of an affidavit declared before a First class Magistrate.
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry. 
Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Documents Required:
Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
Development of Industrie-Training Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: District Industries Centre Organization
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Scheme Development Of Industries-Training Scheme for the candidates to develop their skills to enable them to start their own ventures or to get suitable employment opportunity by sponsoring to selected short term trades.

Benefits:
**The pattern of assistance:**

- For Trainees-Stipend

(i) SSLC/ITI/H.S.C. – Rs.1,500 /- per month.
(ii) Graduate in Arts and Science/ Diploma in Engineering or equivalent – Rs. 2,500 /- per month.
(iii) Degree in Engineering &amp; PG – Rs.3,000 /- per month  (the stipend will be paid based on the minimum qualification fixed for the trades concerned).
To the Training Institutions :

- For Industries –

Towards wastage of raw material – Rs.300 /-per trainee per month.

Eligibility:
- Residence should be the native of Puducherry Union Territory (or) should have a continuous residence of 3 years in the U.T. of Puducherry.  
- Proof: Birth certificate/Education certificate/Residence certificate.
- Already trained candidates in various Govt. Schemes are not eligible to apply.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The District Industries Centre shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Step 1: Application will be called through wide publicity every year. Applicant should apply in the prescribed form to this office directly addressed to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry -9. Any application received through any organization or association will not be accepted. 
Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Step 3: Applications should be duly supported by the following documents.
A certificate from the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner certifies the financial position of the applicant including a certificate that the applicant is not in receipt of financial assistance from any other source. 
Age certificate from the appropriate authority. 
OR 
Required certificates in respect of income and age mentioned above can also be furnished by the craftsperson himself/ herself in the form of an affidavit declared before a First class Magistrate.
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Pondicherry. 
Contact officer: The Technical Officer, Yanam.

Documents Required:
Residence Proof -Should be a native of Puducherry Union Territory (or)Should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
Proof: Birth Certificate / Education Certificate/Residence Certificate.
Educational Certificate
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Development of Manures & Fertilizers:  Assistance for construction/Installation of Organic Manure Units
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to aid in the conversion of available on-farm organic waste into chemical-free organic manure, providing quality organic farming inputs for sustainable agriculture. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Benefits:
- Construction/Installation of organic manure units would be provided 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 1950/- per cu.mt. for Organic manure unit for all categories of farmer. 
- The standard cost for Organic manure unit would be Rs. 2600/- per cu. mt which includes 90% cost on construction/installation including mason cost and 10% on culture, decomposing material, etc.
- The unit can have one or more pits with or without internal chambers and preferably be above ground level, of bricks, laterite stones, cement blocks, shahabadi/kadappa or RCC cement rings with clean internal side walls and should have adequate protection from sun and rain.
- The portable organic manure unit of HDPE material and laid on prepared surface free from sharp objects and should be protected from rodents, maximum of 3 units would also be considered for subsidy @90% subsidy on the standard cost fixed and maximum amount of Rs. 7,500/- per farmer.

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Eligibility:
- Any farmer carrying out agricultural activities in the State of Goa and having a Krishi card.
- Institutions and private limited companies involved in agricultural activities and having a Krishi card will also be assisted under this scheme.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Zonal Agriculture 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, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Documents Required:
Krishi Card Abstract
Soil Health Card
Cash Invoice
*The farmer should apply to the Agriculture Officer with the design and estimates and, in portable units, with an estimate of approved models prior to construction/installation.