smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Trekking in Forest Area (Scheduled Tribes)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Trekking in Forest Area (Scheduled Tribes)" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote love and awareness for nature among youth by organizing trekking programs in forest areas for selected Scheduled Tribes young men and women.

Benefits:
- **Nature Immersion Experience:** The selected beneficiaries will have the opportunity to participate in a guided forest trekking program designed to foster a love for nature and environmental awareness.  - **Exposure to Biodiversity:** Participants will get firsthand experience of pristine natural sites, including forests, wildlife, birds, trees, springs, mountains, and ravines.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
  - The applicant should be between 15 and 35 years of age.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the office of the District Youth Development Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Tribals Development Plan: Motor Driving Training [Light & Heavy Vehicles]
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Transport & Infrastructure, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide full financial coverage for motor driving training, including courses for Light Motor Vehicles and Heavy Motor Vehicles, specifically recognizing Goa’s future in the transport sector. It benefits eligible Tribal families in Goa whose annual income is below ₹1,20,000/-.

Benefits:
- The Government will provide the cost of the training entirely, covering 100% of the training fee.
- For Light Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹3,000/- (Indian Rupees three thousand).
- For Heavy Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹4,000/- (Indian Rupees four thousand).
- The assistance is provided for training in both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
- It is targeted that 400 persons (200 for LMV and 200 for HMV) will be provided this assistance in a financial year.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
- The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
- The applicant’s family must fall under either:

(a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
(b) the non-BPL category with annual income &lt; ₹1,20,000/-.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form of the scheme from the staff.
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 Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Welfare Office.

Documents Required:
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate
Proof Of Residence
Tribals Development Plan: Tea/Coffee And Coconut Parlor
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to attract tourists with better quality mechanized Tea and Coffee shops and tender coconut water parlors, as Goa is a tourist destination, ensuring better hygiene than other restaurants. The scheme provides entire project financing for establishing a parlor.

Benefits:
- Provision of the entire project financing for establishing a Tea/Coffee and Coconut Parlor, with a project cost of about ₹25,000/- to ₹30,000/-.
- The beneficiary will be rewarded with the entire amount deposited if they successfully deposit the aforesaid amount.

***Conditions***
_*The beneficiary has to deposit 50% of the total project cost to the Department._
_*The deposit must be paid in 36 installments._
_*The required deposit must be completed within a period of three years._
_*If the beneficiary fails to deposit the amount or installments in time for three consecutive months or defaults for more than 3 times, their right to ownership will be suspended until the entire amount is paid._
_*If the beneficiary fails to repay the amount for six months, the same will be forfeited in favor of the Government._
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant must belong to one of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities notified in Goa, i.e. Gawda, Velip, or Kunbi.
- The applicant must be part of a tribal household identified under the Tribals Development Plan.
- The applicant’s family must fall under either:

(a) the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, or
(b) the non-BPL category with annual income &lt; ₹1,20,000/-.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office of the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, or the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form of the scheme from the staff.
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 Block Development Officer (BDO) or District Welfare Office.

Documents Required:
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate
Proof Of Residence
Tricycles - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Department launched the 'Tricycles by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to distribute tricycles to deserving orthopedically differently abled persons affected by both lower limbs for their easy mobility

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of tricycles.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be affected by both lower limbs and upper limbs should be normal. 
1. The applicant should be a resident of the district/area of Tamil Nadu. 
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 12 years or above.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person. 
Any Other Documents If Required.
Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentive
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate Of Social Welfare & Social Education
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: null

The TIPII scheme aims to attract and promote industrial investments in Tripura by providing various incentives and support to eligible businesses, fostering economic growth and job creation in the state.

Benefits:
Capital investment subsidies to reduce the financial burden on industries
Interest subsidies to encourage borrowing for industrial projects
Power tariff subsidies to lower operational costs
Skill development support to enhance the employability of the local workforce
Assistance for land acquisition to facilitate establishment of industries
Sector-specific incentives for IT, agro-based industries, tourism, and renewable energy
Streamlined approval processes and single-window clearance for ease of doing business

Eligibility:
- The proposed project should be located within the state of Tripura.
- The industry should comply with all relevant legal and environmental regulations.
- The investment should be in sectors specified under the scheme.
- The business should have a clear plan for employment generation and contribute to the socio-economic development of the state.
- The applicant should have a sound financial track record and demonstrate the ability to implement the project successfully.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Obtain the application form from the Department of Industries and Commerce or download it from the official website.
Step 2: Fill in the form with accurate details regarding the proposed project, investment plans, employment generation, and other required information.
Step 3: Attach all necessary documents, including project reports, financial statements, and supporting certificates.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents to the designated authority within the specified timeframe.
Step 5: The application will undergo scrutiny and evaluation by the concerned department, and applicants may be called for a discussion or presentation if required.
Step 6: Upon approval, the applicant will receive an offer letter specifying the incentives and conditions of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Duly filled application form
Detailed project report outlining the project's objectives, feasibility, and financial projections
Proof of identity (such as Aadhaar card, passport, or voter ID)
Proof of address (such as electricity bill, telephone bill, or lease agreement)
Copy of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) of the company
Financial statements of the business, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements for the previous three years
Income tax returns filed by the company for the last three years
Bank statements of the business for the past six months
Technical specifications and drawings of the proposed project
Environmental clearance certificate, if applicable
NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the local authority for land acquisition, if required
Tripura Journalist Health Insurance Scheme
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Information Technology
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Journalist

A Health Insurance Scheme by the Directorate of Information & Culture Affairs, for Journalists who are permanent residents of the state of Tripura. The applicant must be an accredited journalist by the state government or PIB. The age must be in between 21-65 years.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will receive medical care facilities for all the diseases as listed by the State government after recommendation by the committee. The maximum coverage of benefits from all sources will be ₹3,00,000.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of the state of Tripura.
1. The applicant must be an accredited working journalist by the state government or by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). 
1. The age of the applicant must be in between 21 years and 65 years. 
1. The applicant must not have been covered under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme or any other Health Insurance Scheme of the Central or State Government.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The procedure of enrolment as a beneficiary under the scheme:
Step: 1To be eligible under the scheme as a beneficiary, a working journalist must apply to the following address with all supporting documents-  
The Director
Information and Cultural Affairs Department
Government of Tripura.
Gandhighat , Agartala ,Tripura - 799 001
Step: 2Director, of Information & Cultural Affairs will verify all the eligibilities through the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and other concerned agencies.
Step: 3After completion of verification the Director, Information & Cultural Affairs will place the application with all necessary documents to the "Tripura Journalist Health Insurance Scheme Recommendation Committee" (JHISRC).
Step: 4By the recommendation of the Committee and followed by the approval of the State Government the applicant applicants will be enrolled as beneficiaries under the scheme.

Documents Required:
Proof of Age / DOB
Proof of Residence
Bank Details (Refer Source)
Income Certificate
Proof reg the health-related situations
Tripura Scheme For Incentive To Girl Child
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate Of Social Welfare & Social Education
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide an incentive to girl children. Through this scheme, an incentive is offered to the mother of the girl child or her legal guardian on a monthly basis.

Benefits:
> **Rate of Incentive**

- At the rate of ₹300/- per head per month up to the month the girl child attains the age of 15 years. The incentive amount will be paid to the mother of the girl child, preferably to the bank/post office account.

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Eligibility:
1. The girl child must be born on or after June 1, 2009.
1. The parents of the girl child must be BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders or belong to listed BPL households.
1. The incentive amount will be paid to the mother of the girl child.
1. In case the mother of the girl child dies before the girl attains 15 years of age, the nearest legal guardian will become the applicant under the scheme.
1. Up to two girl children in a family will be covered by the scheme.

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> **Note**: 

- This criterion was modified on October 17, 2020. As per the modification, any girl child born on or after June 1, 2009, to parents having less than ₹1,00,000/- of family income per annum is eligible.)

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Application Process:
[Offline]
To apply to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the concerned AMC / Nagar Panchayat / RD Block in the prescribed application form which shall be available from the office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) free of cost.

Documents Required:
Attested copy of the certificate indicating that the applicant belongs to a BPL household issued by the B.D.O or C.E.O. of the respective RB Block / Nagar Panchayat / AMC.
Attested copy of EPIC of the applicant.
Attested copy of Birth Certificate of the girl child issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths / AMC / Nagar Panchayat / Gram Panchayat / Village Committee of TTAADC areas.
Tuber Crops Potato, Tapioca, Colocasia
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to boost up production and productivity of potato per unit area by providing quality HYV seeds, and equipment at a 50% subsidy.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

Supply of HYV seeds, pesticides, and sprayers to farmers for sale at a 50% subsidy.
> **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**

Sl. No.EntitlementOwantum of Assistance1To boost up the production of potato by providing quality HYV seed, organic-based plant protection measures, and P.P equipment.50% sale to the farmers.2For the potato seed experimental farm Upper Shillong, all inputs are provided for the purpose of multiplication of Breeder seed into foundation seed potato before distribution to a farmer.NA

Eligibility:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in Agriculture, possessing own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

**Note:** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.

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):Bonafide farmers on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size photograph
2.	Identity Proof
3.	Bank passbook/account details
4.	Documents proof of possessing own or leased land
5.	Any other document as required
Tubewell Installation /Pond Construction
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance irrigation facilities for farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance for the construction of tubewells and ponds, thereby improving water availability, supporting horticultural development, and increasing agricultural productivity.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, to promote the development of irrigation facilities, farmers are provided a 50% subsidy on the total cost for the construction of new tubewells or ponds, up to a maximum of ₹90,000/- per unit (limited to one unit per farmer).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.
1. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
1. The farmer must confirm the availability of water in the concerned area.
1. A farmer is eligible for a subsidy for the construction of one tube well/pond.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The application form can be obtained from the officers/personnel working at the Horticulture Mobile team Centres. It can also be downloaded from the department's website: https://shm.uk.gov.in. Along with the application form/proposal, the applicant must submit land-related documents such as Khasra and Khatauni, a lease certificate (in case of leased land), Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Udhyan Card, bank account details, and mobile number. At present, the application process is offline.
If the applicant faces any difficulty while completing the application, the personnel at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre will provide assistance. The completed application form must be submitted at the same office. The personnel at the Horticulture Mobile team Centre then forward the proposal to the district level, which further forwards it to the Directorate. After the Directorate approves the farmers’ proposals, an approval/work order is issued to the respective districts.
Once a farmer’s proposal is approved, the district officer sends an acceptance letter and also informs the farmer over the phone. The farmer then begins constructing the tube well/pond, after which an on-site inspection is conducted by departmental personnel. Based on the inspection report, the subsidy amount is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Land-related documents such as Khasra and Khatauni 
Lease certificate (in case of leased land)
Aadhaar card
PAN card
Udhyan Card
Bank account details
Mobile number
Other supporting documents as required
Tuition Fee Reimbursement of Sainik/Public Schools
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Tuition Fee Reimbursement of Sainik/Public Schools" scheme by the Department of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, reimburses tuition fees for eligible students enrolled in Sainik Schools or Institutions.

Benefits:
Reimburses Tuition Fees for Students Upon Admission to Sainik Schools or Institutions.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be from Denotified, Nomadic, or Semi-Nomadic Community.
1. The applicant should be a Student.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a Sainik School or institution.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
Step 2: Navigate to the top right corner of the homepage and click "Registration".
Step 3: On the registration page, provide the mandatory details. (the fields marked with * are mandatory). If required, verify your Mobile Number and/or Email ID via OTP. Finally, click "Register".
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the "Samarth Portal".
Step 2: Use the credentials you created during registration to log in.
Step 3: Navigate to the online application form of the scheme you intend to apply for.
Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Carefully review all the information provided. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 6: Acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions, declaration, and privacy policy (if any).
Step 7: Click the "Submit" to submit your application.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate
Samagra ID
Bank Account Details
Proof of Enrolment into a Sainik School / Institution
Tuition Fees And Examination Fees To Vjnt Students
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Maharashtra launched a scheme namely "Tuition fees and examination fees to Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students.

Benefits:
All types of compulsory fees such as Tuition fees, and Exams. Fees &amp; other fees are reimbursed to the concerned college/institution.

Eligibility:
1. He should belong to the Vimukta Jatis &amp; Nomadic Tribes(VJNT) category.
1. Reimbursement will be sanctioned to the students, whose parents&#39; income is between ₹ 1,00,000 to ₹ 4,50,000.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website to register yourself by clicking on “New Applicant registration” and fill in all the mandatory details (Applicant’s Name, Username, Password, Email, and Mobile Number)
Step 2: Now, you may Login by filling Login details.
Step 3: Create your profile by filling in all your updated personal details like address, qualifications, etc.
Step 4: After filling in 100% of the profile information, you may apply for the eligible schemes.
Scrutiny concerned college should forward his application to the concerned Asstt. Commissioner Social Welfare for sanction.
Note: Online application is to be filled out for the first year of that course only. From Ian year to the completion of the course, the application is renewed by the concerned college and forwarded to the concerned Asstt. Comm. Social Welfare for sanction.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Number.
Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
Caste Certificate VJNT or SBC Community (duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar).
Family Income Certificate.
Marksheet of the Latest Educational Qualification.
Bank Account Details.
Passport-sized Photograph.