smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Rural)
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Panchayat Raj Rural Employment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"INDIRAMMA Weavers Pension (Rural)" scheme aims to disburse monthly pensions to widows, irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of the district, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

Benefits:
**Pension Amount:** The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
**Mode of Disbursement:** The Panchayat Secretary disburses the pension to the eligible citizens, in the presence of Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Members and the Office Bearers of Village Organization.
**Time of Disbursement:** The pension is disbursed on the first date of every month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
- The applicant should be from a rural area.
- The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.
- The applicant should be a Widow.

_* The eligible citizens will be identified by their respective Gram Sabhas. The register containing the list of eligible citizens will be shared by the Panchayat Secretary with the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO)._

Application Process:
[Offline]
The eligible citizens will be identified by their respective Gram Panchayat during the Gram Sabhas. The Panchayat Secretary maintains a register of eligible persons and sends the Gram Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO).

Documents Required:
Proof of Age
Domicile Certificate
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate
Proof of Widowhood
INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Panchayat Raj Rural Employment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"INDIRAMMA Widow Pension (Urban)" scheme aims to provide monthly pensions to widows irrespective of their age. To be eligible, they should be from a BPL family, be a resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh, and not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

Benefits:
**Pension Amount:** The scale of benefit under the pension will be notified by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
**Mode of Disbursement:** The Bill Collector disburses the pension to the eligible individuals in the presence of Ward members and office bearers of DWCUA.
**Time of Disbursement:** The pension is disbursed on the first date of every month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a local resident of a district of Andhra Pradesh.
- The applicant should be from an urban area.
- The applicant should be from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant should be a widow.
- The applicant should not be covered under any other Pension Scheme.

_*The eligible citizens will be identified by their respective Ward Sabhas. The register containing the list of eligible citizens will be shared by the Bill Collector with the Municipal Commissioner._

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Identification of Eligible Persons
The Ward Sabha identifies eligible persons based on the eligibility criteria.  A ward-wise register of eligible persons is maintained by the Bill Collector.
Step 2: Recommendation and Sanction
The Bill Collector sends Ward Sabha resolution recommending eligible persons to the Municipal Commissioner. The Municipal Commissioner scrutinizes eligibility and sanctions pensions based on municipality-wise allocation.
Step 3: Disbursement of Pensions
The Project Director (DRDA) sends pension acquittance list and funds to Municipal Commissioners. The Municipal Commissioner issues cheques to Bill Collectors. The Bill Collector disburses pensions to pensioners in the presence of Ward members and DWCUA office bearers.

Documents Required:
Domicile Certificate
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate
Proof of Widowhood
Indirect Tax Internship Scheme In Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs (CBIC)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Finance
Department: Department of Financial Service
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Indirect Tax Internship Scheme" by CBIC takes Law Students/ Graduates as Interns every year. The interns are expected to study case files, assist in legal research and drafting of petitions, brief the counsels and extend any other related legal/general assistance to officers/counsels.

Benefits:
> **Stipend**

1. The student interns will receive a stipend of ₹ 5,000/- per month for satisfactory conduct of the internship.
1. The graduate interns will receive a stipend of ₹ 15,000/- per month for satisfactory conduct of the internship.

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> **Certificate**

1. On satisfactory completion of the internship, a Certificate of Internship shall be awarded. 
1. Certificate of Internship would be given to only such law student interns who complete a minimum of one month and to such law graduates who complete a minimum three months period of internship.
1. Interns not completing such a minimum period would not be awarded any certificate.

Eligibility:
1. Law students who are pursuing a 3-year LLB course/5-year integrated LLB course.
1. Law graduates who have completed a 3-year LLB course/5-year integrated LLB course for not more than two years.
1. Students who have appeared in the final year/ semester examination on the cutoff date.

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> **Reservation / Preference / Priority**

Preference shall be given to students/graduates of reputed institutions.

Application Process:
[Online]
The duly filled and self-attested application in the prescribed format, along with the required document should be sent by email to dlasmc-cbic@gov.in.

Documents Required:
Passport Sized Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Proof of Address (for correspondence)
Proof of Educational Qualification (i.e. result sheet/mark sheet/provisional degree etc.).
NOTE: The students who have appeared in the final year/ semester examination on the cutoff date will have to show proof of having passed the LLB course at the time of joining.
Individual loaning scheme: Haryana Women Development Corporation
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Women and Child, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to women for economically viable projects. Through this scheme, subsidies and loans are provided to eligible women for projects costing.

Benefits:
**1. Financial Assistance:** For economically viable projects, the total cost of which should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-.
**2. Subsidy:**

- 25% (subject to a maximum of ₹10,000/-) for other categories.
- 25% (subject to a maximum of ₹25,000/-) for Scheduled Caste (SC) Categories.
- Earlier, the subsidy was only 10% (subject to a maximum of ₹5,000/-) for all categories.

**3. Beneficiary Share:** 10% of the project cost.
**4. Balance Loan Amount:** Provided by commercial/nationalised banks.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be female.
1. The applicant must require a loan for a project not exceeding ₹1,50,000/-.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual income must be less than ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
1. The applicant&#39;s spouse or parents are not income tax payees.
1. The age of the prospective beneficiary should be between 18 and 60 years at the time of applying for the loan.

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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
Note: Govt. Charges: No Fee 
Service Charges:   ₹10/-
Atal Seva Kendra Service Charges:  ₹10/-

[Online - via CSC]
The eligible applicant may visit the nearest Atal Seva Kendra with all the required documents to apply for the scheme.

Documents Required:
Parivar Pehchan Patra Number 
Residence Proof (Ration Card/Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)/Family ID) 
Affidavit Of Annual Income 
Cast Certificate
Indo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.

Benefits:
1. Return airfare (economy class), accommodation &amp;amp; per diem allowances, local travel in India/France, airport transfer, insurance, and visa charges shall be given to the selected candidates.

Eligibility:
1. Women applicants must be Indian or French citizens (citizens residing in France) from a recognized university or research institution in India/France.
   1. Indian applicants should hold a PhD degree &amp;amp; sanctioned/tenured post in a scientific/academic institution and be willing to undertake collaborative research projects in French institutions/universities.
   1. French women applicants holding a PhD degree and currently completing a postdoctoral project &amp;amp; willing to undertake collaborative research projects in Indian institutions/universities.
   1. The mobility should take place during the employment period of the applicant in the concerned institution.
   1. The applicant should not have availed of any visiting fellowship in France/India during the last 5 years.
   1. This fellowship cannot be availed simultaneously with any other fellowship.

**Note 01:** Preference will be given to those candidates who don&amp;#39;t have any international exposure.
**Note 02:** CEFIPRA may relax the eligibility conditions in case of potential candidates.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration 
Step 1: First, open the registration website in your browser using the given link.
Step 2: After the page opens, click on the “Register Now” option to start creating your account.
Step 3: Then, fill in your basic details such as your email ID, password, name, date of birth, and mobile number carefully.
Step 4: Next, enter your academic details, research area, and institution information as required.
Step 5: Finally, check all the entered details and click on the “Register” button to complete your registration.
Login
Step 1: First, open the login page of the website in your browser.
Step 2: Then, enter your registered email ID in the username field.
Step 3: After that, type your password and fill in the captcha code shown on the screen.
Step 4: Finally, click on the “Login” button to access your account, after which you can apply for schemes or track the status of your application.

Documents Required:
1.	Invitation/hosting letter from Indian/French scientist/researcher/faculty/institution
2.	Visiting proposal under the STEM and allied S&T areas (one page)
3.	No objection certificate from the employer
4.	Recent Photograph
5.	Passport
6.	Educational Certificates
7.	Any other document, as required
Information, Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA): Project Monitoring Unit (PMU)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to intensely examine the implementation of schemes at the ground level and monitor scheme outputs and outcomes to ensure the quality of services being provided under these schemes. The scheme component provides for physical inspection of every scheme of the Ministry.

Benefits:
- ***Financial Outlay:*** The total financial outlay for the Project Monitoring Unit component for 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26) is ₹52,50,00,000/- (52.5 Crore).

- ***Annual Financial Outlay Breakdown (in Indian Rupee):***

    ◦ 2021-22: ₹9,90,00,000/-
    ◦ 2022-23: ₹10,20,00,000/-
    ◦ 2023-24: ₹10,50,00,000/-
    ◦ 2024-25: ₹10,80,00,000/-
    ◦ 2025-26: ₹11,10,00,000/-

- ***Field Inspections Target:*** A total of 32,049 field inspections are targeted to be conducted by the Project Monitoring Unit over the 5-year period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.- ***Human Resource Requirement:*** The number of Project Monitoring Unit members needed will increase from 40 (initially) to 49 by the year 2025-26.- ***Flow of Funds:*** Funds will be provided by the Ministry to the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), which is the implementing agency for the Project Monitoring Unit.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a fresh graduate.
- The applicant must be selected from top Colleges/Universities/Research Institutes as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking.
- The applicant must possess knowledge of Information Technology (IT) skills.
- The applicant must be selected based on modalities determined by the Ministry to ensure they are among the brightest and best students along with social consciousness.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Selection Modality DeterminationThe Ministry will determine the modalities for the selection of the Project Monitoring Unit members from time to time. 
This process is designed to ensure that the brightest and best students, who also possess social consciousness, are selected for the unit.
Step 2: Selection of MembersCandidates are selected from top Colleges/Universities/Research Institutes as per National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking. 
Selection is contingent upon the candidate possessing essential knowledge of Information Technology (IT) skills.
Step 3: Appointment and LocationThe Project Monitoring Unit will initially have 40 members who would be located in the States or Delhi, according to the functional requirements of the Ministry. 
The PMU will be set up/expanded and placed in the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), which serves as the implementing agency for the PMU.

Documents Required:
Certificates of Educational Qualifications
Documents Confirming Selection from Top Colleges/Universities/Research Institutes
Proof of Proficiency in Information Technology Skills
Innovations for Defence Excellence
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Department: Department Of Defence Production
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Industries, Business Entity, University / Institution, Individual

Aimed at creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries (incl MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators R&D institutes, academia) and provide them grants and other supports to carry out R&D innovation for adoption in D&A Sector

Benefits:
1)	SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart) Grant: iDEX provides grants up to Rs. 1.50 Cr (up to Rs. 10 Cr in case of iDEX Prime) to the start-ups/MSMEs to fund the projects in many technological areas under Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC) and Open Challenge through the Support for Prototype and Research Kick start (SPARK Framework)
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2)	Partner Incubators Support to iDEX winners:- 
(a)   Partner Incubator will provide mentorship to startups/MSMEs selected by iDEX-DIO. 
(b) Partner Incubator will run programs like accelerators, incubation, etc. to strengthen selected startups/MSMEs beneficial for the India defence sector.
(c)  Partner Incubator will undertake initiatives to reach out, spread awareness and promote innovations for defence among students/ researchers at all levels in academia 
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3)	The major benefits from iDEX Scheme to Indian Defence Innovation Ecosystem are:-
(a) Facilitate rapid development of new, indigenized, and innovative technologies for the Indian defence and aerospace sector, to meet needs for these sectors in shorter timelines 
(b) Create a culture of engagement with innovative startups, to encourage co-creation for defence and aerospace sectors 
(c) Empower a culture of technology co-creation and co-innovation within the defence and aerospace sectors. 
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Eligibility:
Eligible Organisations/ Beneficiaries to avail the grants under Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart (SPARK), the eligibility is as follows:
i. Startups, as defined and recognized by Department of Industrial Policy Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
ii. Any Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013,primarily a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as defined in the MSME Act, 2006.
iii. Individual innovators are also encouraged to apply (research &amp;amp; academic institutions can use this category to apply), however they are supposed to form a Start-up before signing the SPARK Grant Agreement.
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Application Process:
[Online]
Application Link: https://idex.gov.in/challenge-categories 
Application Process: Please follow the website  https://idex.gov.in for application process stepwise)

Documents Required:
1)	Company Incorporation Certificate, AoA and MoA(in case of Pvt. Ltd./ Public limited company)
2)	DPIIT registration/valid MSME certificate
3)	Latest Audited Balance Sheet, ITR, P&L statements of the Company, if applicable
4)	Govt. Issued ID Card of applicant
Insurance Scheme For Artisans Component of the Development of Handicrafts Scheme
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the scheme "Insurance Scheme For Artisans", artisans are covered under Jana Shree Bima Yojana LIC or any other suitable policy. The premium amount, as stipulated in the insurance policy, is shared, with 50% from the Social Security Fund and the remaining 50% from the Government.

Benefits:
- Assistance in the case of Natural Death: ₹20,000/-.
- Assistance in the case of Death Due to Accident: ₹50,000/-.
- Assistance in the case of Permanent Total Disability Due to Accident (Loss of Two Eyes or Two Limbs): ₹50,000/-.
- Assistance in the case of Permanent Partial Disability (Loss of One Eye or One Limb Due to Accident): ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a handicraft artisan.
- The applicant should be a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be aged between 18 to 60 years.
- The applicant should comply with the conditions stipulated under the insurance policy.

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 (on a working day, and during office hours) the Project Manager of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Residential Certificate.
Age Proof.
Occupation Proof.
Conditions Compliance Document (as stipulated under the insurance policy).
Integrated Agriculture Training Centre Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to provide training for enhancing the skills of farmers besides imparting updated agricultural technologies to departmental functionaries.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

- Conduct trainings and awareness programmes.

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

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the bonafide farmers can approach the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a Community Development 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:District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts
Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions
District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong
Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Documents proof of being a farmer
Any other document as required
Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
State: Nagaland
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Nagaland
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In Nagaland, the ICDS programme was launched in the year 1975 in the Jalukie block of Peren district with 50 Anganwadi centres. The programme has since grown and at present, there are 60 (sixty) ICDS projects in 11 (Eleven) districts of the State.

Benefits:
**The ICDS Scheme offers a package of six services,** 

1. Supplementary nutrition.
1. Immunization.
1. Health check-up.
1. Referral services.
1. Pre-school non-formal education and
1. Nutrition &amp; Health Education.

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Eligibility:
**Eligible beneficiaries under this scheme include:**

1. Children up to 6 years of age
1. Pregnant women
1. Lactating mothers
1. Adolescent girls (14–18 years)

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Applicants need to visit the nearest Anganwadi centres to avail the benefits of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Passport Sized Photograph
Proof of Age / DOB
Proof of Address.