smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Widow Re-marriage Scheme
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support the rehabilitation of widows by encouraging marriage through a monetary incentive. It provides a grant to bona fide Himachali men (above 21 years) and women (above 18 years) at the time of marriage.

Benefits:
If any widow re-marries, a cheque of ₹ 20,000/- is given to the women and a Fix Deposit worth ₹ 30,000/- for the 5 years term is given to the couple.
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Eligibility:
1. The widow should have remarried.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
1. Groom should not be less than 21 years of age
1. Women should not be less than 18 years of age.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) office and collect the application form.
Step 2: Fill out the form with required details and attach all necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form at the CDPO office for verification and further processing.

Documents Required:
Proof of Date / year of the first marriage
Proof of Date / year on which she became widow
Proof of Date of Re-Marriage
Proof of Name & Address of person to whom widow is marrying
Himachal Bonafide Certificate of Women and men
Proof of Annual Family Income of applicant
BPL Certificate
Widow/Abandoned/Single Woman Pension Scheme
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Widow/Abandoned/Single Woman Pension Scheme of Himachal Pradesh Government aims to provide financial help to widows, abandoned women, and unmarried women shall be entitled to receive pension for a sum of Rs.1,150/-per month.

Benefits:
1. Financial assistance of Rs.1,150/- per month to eligible widows, deserted women, and unmarried women.
   1. The pension amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary&amp;#39;s bank account.
   1. It helps improve the standard of living of eligible women and reduces their financial burden.
   1. Provides a sense of security and support to eligible women.

Eligibility:
1. Applicant must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
   1. Applicant must be a widow, deserted woman, or unmarried woman.
   1. Applicant&amp;#39;s annual income should not exceed Rs. 35,000.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Eligible women may download or obtain the application form for the Widow/Abandoned/Single Woman Pension Scheme and submit to respective Gram Panchayat or block development office.
Fill out the application form with accurate personal and income details.
Attach the required documents such as income certificate, identity proof, age proof, and bank account details.
Submit the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the respective Gram Panchayat or block development office.

Documents Required:
Recommendation from the concerned Gram Panchayat.
Copy of the Parivar Register
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Account.
Winter Cropping & Development of Cultivable Land Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objectives of the scheme are to bring more areas under cultivation during the normally lean winter season under different crops other than paddy and increase production and productivity of various crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables during the Rabi season.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

  - Training, Extension, Technology Support, and Subsidy on Inputs.

&gt; **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**

  - Free distribution of Agril inputs i.e. High Yielding Varieties, Seeds, bio-pesticides/bio-fertilizers/fencing materials.
  - Conduct of farmers&amp;#39; training/ awareness programme.
  - Construction of water conservation structures i.e. check dams, and water harvesting ponds to facilitate Rabi cultivation.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

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 the nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:Sectoral Officer, Directorate of Agriculture
District Agriculture Officer of the concerned districts
Sub-Divisional Officer of the concerned sub-divisions
Agriculture Development Officer of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Documents proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
Any other document as required
Wire Fencing Around the Farm for Crop Protection
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to protect farmers' crops from damage caused by wild and stray animals by providing financial assistance for wire fencing around farms.

Benefits:
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**Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Wire FencingPer Running Meter ₹200/- or 50% of the actual expenditure incurred, whichever is less	Once in lifetime<br>

Eligibility:
The applicant must be a landholding farmer or a farmer group 
The applicant must have a minimum of 2 hectares (ha) of land in a cluster.
> **Note:** 

- Only one of the holders mentioned in 8-A land records per account is eligible for benefits with the consent of other holders.
- A farmer is eligible for assistance for a maximum of one account.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

[Online - via CSC]
Apply online on i-Khedut portal through a Public Service Center or Cyber Cafe.
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Land Ownership Proof (8-A land record).
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Account Details.
Consent Letter from other land account holders (if applicable).
Van Adhikar Patra or Sanad (for farmers in forest areas).
Any other document if required.
Women Helpline
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department: null
Category: Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: null

"Women Helpline" provides 24X7 emergency and non-emergency response through the telephonic short-code 181 to women

Benefits:
- Emergency assistance.
- Non-emergency assistance.
- Information about government schemes and services.
- Referral services.

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Eligibility:
- Any woman in distress seeking emergency/non- emergency services or information or any other individual on her behalf can connect with the Women Helpline by calling the toll free 181.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The Women Helpline can be contacted through a single universal toll-free number across the country, which is 181

Documents Required:
No documents are required to avail assistance under the scheme.
Women Scientist Scheme-A
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: null
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A Research Grant by MoST for female candidates to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, preferably those having a break in career (minimum two years) and not having regular employment, to explore possibility of re-entry into the profession.

Benefits:
1. ₹ 55,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for Ph.D. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 30 lakh) 
1. ₹ 40,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Phil./MTech or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 25 lakh) 
1. ₹ 31,000/- pm (and HRA as applicable) for M.Sc. or equivalent (total project cost not exceeding ₹ 20 lakh)

> This grant will cover the fellowship of the applicant and cost of small equipments, contingencies, travel, consumables, etc. 

> The benefits are provided for a period of maximum three years.

> The payment of the scholarship will be through DBT.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a FEMALE.
1. The applicant must either be unemployed or in a position other than regular/permanent position.
1. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 57 years (5 year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and physically challenged candidates)
1. The applicant must hold either of the following Minimum essential qualification - 

  - Minimum Post Graduate degree, equivalent to M.Sc. in Basic or Applied Sciences or B.Tech. or MBBS or other equivalent professional qualifications.
  - M.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.VSc or equivalent qualifications.
  - Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Register at the online portal https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/ using your active email ID. An auto-generated email will be received with ID and a link to create a password.
Step 2: After logging in to the WOS-A portal, fill and submit full Project Proposal under WOS-A. The Project Proposal Document (PPD) includes online submission and uploading the required documents in the said formats.
Step 3: Before submission, preview your full proposal to make sure that everything is correct and in order. You will not be allowed to edit the contents after submission.
Step 4: You need to click on "Final Submit" button for final submission of the proposal. Your proposal will remain save with your login ID and it may be saved in system and also can be printed.
There is no need to submit hard copy of proposal to DST.

Documents Required:
Project Proposal Document (Refer source for Format)
Biodata of PI (Signed) (Refer source for Format)
Mentor’s Biodata (Signed)
Caste Certificate (If SC/ST/OBC/PH)
DOB certificate (10th class passed only)
Photograph of PI
Signature of PI
Highest Degree
House Rent Allowance (if Eligible) (Refer source for Format)
Sources: 
https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/instructions
https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosa/formats
Women Scientist Scheme-C
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: null
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A scheme by MoST for female candidates with a break in their career interested in addressing societal challenges through viable S&T interventions. 1-year training is provided in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), patent search, know-how, drafting, filing, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright.

Benefits:
1. ₹ 35,000/- per month for Ph.D. in Basic or Applied Sciences/MD or equivalent degree.
1. ₹ 30,000/- per month for M.Phil / M.Tech / M.Pharm / M.VSc or equivalent degree.
1. ₹ 25,000/- per month  for M.Sc in Basic or Applied Sciences / MBBS / B.Tech or equivalent degree.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a female.
1. The applicant must have a break in her career.
1. The age of the applicant must be between 27 and 45 years.
1. Minimum Educational Qualification must be either Master of Science or Bachelors in Engineering / Technology or equivalent.

Application Process:
[Online]
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before filling the form online.
Step 1: Register yourself and create Login/Password at:
http://115.112.95.114/wosc/online/Control.do?_mXpa=100&54003&$sa 
Note this data carefully as this will be required for future reference.
Step 2: Follow the flow provided at the left pane to fill the details and complete the application:
Login > Basic Details > Qualification > Employment > Publication > Photo / Signature > Final View / Submit.
Select only one Coordination Centre, as the centre will be responsible for arranging hands-on-training.
Select Examination Centre in order of your preference.
(Link to the Application Process - http://115.112.95.114/wosc/online/instructions.jsp)

Documents Required:
Photo
Sign
Proof of Date of Birth (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Papers Published
Details of papers published/accepted and Patents granted/applied, if any.
Details of any scholarships received from time to time.
Details of period of employment/unemployment.
Source - http://115.112.95.114/wosc/online/instructions.jsp
Women Self Employment Scheme
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Women and Child, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Women Self Employment Scheme" encourages women to become self-reliant and supports their efforts in establishing small-scale industries or trade ventures, thereby improving their economic status & promoting self-employment opportunities across the state providing them financial assistance.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance of ₹5,000/- provides women to help them start small businesses or trade activities.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a woman. 
1. The applicant should set up their own business trade, and small industry to earn their livelihood.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual income does not exceed ₹35,000/-. 
1. Physically handicapped individuals are also eligible to apply under this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form (Annexure-I) 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 Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District 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:
Income Certificate.
Bond Form.
Aadhaar card.
Any other document if required.
Working Women Hostel
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Working Women Hostel" by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Haryana aims to provide safe and affordable accommodation to working women. Through this scheme, hostel facilities at subsidized rent are provided to employed women.

Benefits:
&gt; **Rental Charges:**

  - **Single Bedrooms:** Not exceeding 15% of total emoluments/gross salary.  - **Double Bedrooms:** Not exceeding 10% of total emoluments/gross salary.  - **Dormitories:** Not exceeding 7.5% of total emoluments/gross salary.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a woman.
  - The applicant should be working individual.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:Step 1: Visit the Official Portal: Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
Step 2: For registration, click on “New User/Register Here” and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Name, Email ID, Mobile Number & password. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 3: Verify the OTP received in the provided Email and Mobile Number. Alternatively, click on the Verification Link to activate the profile.
Login to Apply for the Scheme:Step 1: Visit the Official Portal: Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
Step 2: The “Sign in here” option is available on the right side of the screen. Fill in the required credentials and click on the ‘Login’ button.
Step 3: In the opened window, click on “Scheme/Services list” and a list of schemes will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Now, select the scheme and click on “Apply for Service/Scheme”.
Step 5: Fill in all the details in the online application form and click on "Submit".
Track Your Service Online:Track Application/Appeal: Click here.
Track Ticket: Click here.
Track Your Service Through SMS:Registered Mobile Number: Type SARAL and send to 9954699899 to track your application.
Other Mobile Number: Type SARAL<space><Application ID/Ticket No.> and send to 9954699899 to track your application/ticket.
Contact Us: Helpline: 0172-3968400
Email: saral.haryana@gov.in

Documents Required:
Parivar Pehchan Patra Number.
Visitor List.
Appointment of local Guardian.
Acceptance of Local guardian.
Medical Certificate.
Undertaking.
Character Certificate.
Financial Guarantee.
World War II Pension
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Sainik Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The aim of the scheme is to provide lifelong financial assistance of ₹15,000/- per month as a measure of relief to World War II ex-servicemen and their widows who are not receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:**

- A pension of ₹15,000 per month is provided for a lifetime. 

**Mode of Disbursement:**

- The pension is deposited monthly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should be either an ex-serviceman who served during World War II (1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945) or his widow.
   1. The applicant should not be receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare 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.
OR
The applicant should download the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office 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:
Identity proof of applicant
Recent photograph of the applicant
Discharge Book / Service Certificate clearly mentioning service during 1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945
Residence Proof (Domicile Certificate of Rajasthan)
Death Certificate of Ex-Serviceman (In case of widow applicant)
Bank Account Details
Any Other Document if Required
Yatra Anudan
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support researchers and scientists in attending international scientific workshops and other programs by providing eligible applicants with travel grants covering up to 50% of the expenses (maximum ₹25,000/-).

Benefits:
- The Council provides travel grants to researchers and scientists to participate in international scientific workshops and other similar programs. 
  - Under this scheme, 50% of the travel expenses (up to a maximum of ₹25,000/-) are provided to researchers and scientists of the state.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a researcher or scientist.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The application for financial assistance must be submitted in the prescribed format (available on the Council's website: https://ucost.uk.gov.in/) and should also be forwarded by the Head of the Department.

Documents Required:
Documents are required to be submitted as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST).
Yoga Wellness Center
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Ayush Department
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote holistic health and wellness among people of all age groups through yoga, naturopathy, and personalized counseling.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, Yoga, naturopathy, and counseling services are provided based on the individual’s health condition. For this, the OPD fee is ₹1.00 per person in rural areas and ₹2.00 per person in urban areas.
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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The beneficiary can belong to any age group.
1. The beneficiary must be registered at an identified Government Ayurvedic Centre or Hospital.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The beneficiaries may visit and register at an identified Government Ayurvedic Centre or Hospital to avail the benefits under the scheme.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof
Any other document as required
Youth and Eco Club
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices among students by organizing programmes and activities such as plastic reduction initiatives, kitchen gardening, etc. along with various competitions to engage and empower students in protecting the environment.

Benefits:
Under the Youth and Eco Club in schools, awareness programmes, competitions, and activities were organized on plastic reduction, kitchen gardening, tree plantation, environmental protection, waste management, cleanliness, and water conservation, etc.

  - Bagless Day and Environment Friendly Awareness.
  - Awareness Through Skits and Plays.
  - Poster makings, Paintings, Slogan writing etc. Competition and &amp;quot;Say No&amp;quot; to Single Use plastic.
  - Cleaning Drives of the School and Surrounding and Keeping Toilets Usable.
  - Composting Food Waste in the School.
  - Planting of Trees in Schools.

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Eligibility:
1. All primary, upper primary, and secondary government schools in Uttarakhand are eligible.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
There is no selection process; all primary, upper primary, and secondary government schools in Uttarakhand are included.

Documents Required:
Documents required in accordance with the guidelines under the Youth and Eco Club in schools.