smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Bank Loan Processing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Department: null
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The Bank Loan Processing Fee Reimbursement Scheme comes under the purview of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) of the Government of India.

Benefits:
- **Processing Fee Reimbursement:** Up to 80% of the processing fee or ₹1,00,000/- (excluding GST and taxes), whichever is lower.
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Eligibility:
- Applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe category.
  - He/she should represent/own any MSEs unit.
  - MSEs availing loans from any Scheduled Commercial Banks, Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), and State Finance Corporations will be considered under the scheme.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.
Step 2: The applicant must click on the "Scheme name" and then click on “Sign Up” and register using basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 3: The applicant must create a password and complete the registration process.
Step 4: The applicant must log in using the registered credentials.
Step 5: The applicant must fill in the required details and submit the application online.

Documents Required:
Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR) & GST (if applicable).
Self-certified copy of PAN Card in case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted.
Copy of Caste Certificate of proprietor/ all partners/ directors.
Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required.
Bank attested (signature with stamp) debit statement with Bank Loan Processing Fee charges mentioning Loan number and applicant MSE's name/valid payment receipt/ original receipt of bank loan processing fee paid by the applicant/ system generated GST Invoice, etc.
Business loan availment certificate/ disbursement certificate/bank statement substantiating the fact that business loans have been availed.
Bank attested (signature with stamp) copy of loan sanction letter.
Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which Bank loan processing charges have been debited.
Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier within the same financial year.
Bank Tie-Up Scheme
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Finance
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through the "Bank Tie-Up Scheme", the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) arranges loans through banks, and subsidy is provided by PSCLDFC. The permanent residents of Punjab belonging to Scheduled Castes and living Below Poverty Line are eligible.

Benefits:
Subsidy: Capital subsidy upto 50% of the total amount subject to a maximum of ₹ 10,000/-.
Sources of Funds: The subsidy is provided by Govt. of India out of SCA.
Loan: The loan amount is provided by various banks operating in the State. 
Rate of Interest: Charged by the Banks as per RBI guidelines.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Punjab.
1. The applicant should be from Below Poverty Line (BPL).
1. The applicant should be from the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The annual income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) should be ₹ 67,649/- per annum (for rural areas); ₹ 88,756/- per annum (for urban areas).
1. The applicant should not already be availing the benefits of the scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Take a print of the format of the Application Form (Form-I, Form-II) from the official website of the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC). The format of the application form is also available free of cost at the District Offices.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Office.
Post-Application Processes:Step 1: The District Manager sponsors the application to the concerned bank branch for joint verification.
Step 2: The cases are sanctioned & subsidy is claimed by the banks.
Step 3: Then these cases are referred to the District level committee chaired by the ADC. 
Step 4: The loan is disbursed to the beneficiaries by the banks along with the subsidy.

Documents Required:
Application form duly attested by competent Authority.
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Punjab.
Caste Certificate.
Valuation Certificate of property to be mortgaged.
Map of the Property.
Farad Zama Bandi.
A copy of the registry (if the property is self-purchased).
Affidavit regarding the loan.
3 Passport-Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Employer Certificate, Salary Certificate, and Surety Bond (in the case of Service Surety).
Aadhaar Card.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Income Certificate.
Bankable Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to scheduled caste persons for self-employment opportunities. Under this scheme, loans are provided for business, industry, or service activities, along with a subsidy of 50% of the loan amount or a maximum of ₹50,000/-.

Benefits:
- Loan assistance up to ₹2,00,000/- for businesses, industries, and service activities.
- Maximum loan of ₹1,00,000/- for business and ₹1,00,000/- for the industry/service sector individually.
- Subsidy of 50% of the loan amount or up to ₹50,000/-, whichever is lower.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be from a scheduled caste.
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant&#39;s age must be between 18 to 60 years.
1. The applicant must be unemployed.
1. The applicant must be capable of undertaking business activity**.**1. The applicant must not be a defaulter of any financial institution.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual income must not exceed ₹1,50,000/- (if residing in urban area) and ₹1,20,000/- (if residing in rural area).

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Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationVisit the Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation, Gandhinagar official website. 
Click on the "New user (Register)".
Fill the registration form:  Email ID, Mobile Number, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the "Submit.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
ApplicationEnter Username, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill out the "Application Form" and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.

Documents Required:
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Income Certificate
Passport-size Photo
Ration Card
Election Card
Caste Certificate
Notarized Bahedhari Patrak
Quotation
School Leaving Certificate
Bari (Kitchen Garden) Scheme
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture and Food Processing Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote kitchen gardening among poor and small/marginal farmers and agricultural laborers living below the poverty line by providing free vegetable seed packets.

Benefits:
Free Vegetable Seed Packets: Each eligible beneficiary receives a packet of vegetable seeds worth ₹75 free of cost.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a small or marginal farmer/agricultural laborer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant should contact the District Office of the Horticulture Department.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity.
Residence Certificate.
BPL certificate
Any other documents as required.
Basic 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 short-term vocational training for rural educated unemployed youths in agriculture and allied sectors to develop entrepreneurship skills and employment generation.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

- Free short-term training to educated unemployed rural youths.

> **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If Any):**

- Training and capacity building.
- Stipend @ ₹500/- per participant per month.
- Seed money @ ₹10,000/- per participant.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be an unemployed rural youth.
1. The applicant should have passed Class X.
1. The applicant should be interested in starting farm-based activities.
1. The applicant should have owned or leased agricultural land.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible Educated Rural Youths 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 relevant documents at the office of the Principal, Basic Agricultural Training Centre (BATC).
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The selection procedure is based on merit and on the condition that applicants own agricultural land on which they can start their farm-based activities. 
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:
Residential certificate from competent authority
Educational Qualification (SSLC) Certificate 
ST/SC Certificate, if applicable
Birth Certificate
EPIC
Bank Pass Book, copy of the first page of the trainee's own functional Bank Savings Account
Two (2) Number of Passport size photographs & 1(one) Stamp Size photograph.
Land Document
Medical fitness certificate from respective PHC/CHC (Original)
Unemployment Certificate
Note 01: The unemployment status of a candidate may be included in a Recommendation letter issued by the respective District Level Officers of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Alternatively, a self-certification by a candidate duly endorsed by any Gazetted Officer may also be accepted.
Note 02: All the documents should be self-attested by the applicant.
Note 03: If Applicant opts for Non-Farm Agri-business/activities, the Land document is not mandatory, but has to indicate "Non-Farm" in this column.
Basic Kayaking Course
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to train and certify youth of Uttarakhand as skilled kayaking instructors with essential life-saving skills. Under this scheme, specialized training in life-saving techniques and kayaking is provided to selected youth beneficiaries of Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will receive the training in basic kayaking.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a youth of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
1. The applicant should be able to swim 100 meters within 3 minutes.
1. The applicant must be educated.
1. The applicant must be mentally and physically fit.
1. The applicant must have prior training in life-saving techniques and water sports operations from a recognized institute.

> The total number of 15 beneficiaries will be selected.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The prescribed application form must be duly filled and submitted along with the required documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
The applications are evaluated on practical parameters by the trainers from the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS), Goa.

Documents Required:
Applicants are required to submit the necessary documents in accordance with the guidelines specified by the department.
Battery Operated Wheelchair by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Battery Operated Wheelchair by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, battery-operated wheel chairs are given to muscular dystrophy & tetraplegia persons.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of Battery-Operated Wheelchairs.**

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be affected by Muscular Dystrophy or Tetraplegia.

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.
Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme was launched under the 13th Finance Commission component for "measures to improve gender ratio" in the Punjab State from 2011-12.

Benefits:
**Benefits**
Financial assistance of Rs.61,000 to the Guardian of Girl Child in different stages up to the age of 18 years. 
S NoPeriod of benefitAgeThe amount released by LIC to the guardian of the beneficiary1On the birth of newly born girl child0 years₹ 2,100/-2On attaining the age of 3 years (after full immunization)3 years₹ 2,100/-3On admission to Class -16 years₹ 2100/-4On admission to Class –IX14 years₹ 2,100/-5On attaining age of 18 years &amp;amp;amp;amp; passed Class- XII18 years₹ 3,1000/-6Scholarship payable-(a)From class-1 to VI standard 100/- per month-₹ 7,200/-(b)From class-VI1 to XII standard 200/- per month-₹ 14,400/-Total benefitAt the age of 18 years₹ 61,000/-<br>

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Eligibility:
1. The girl child must have been born on or after 1 January 2011.
1. The parents of the girl child must be permanent residents of Punjab.
1. Abandoned girl children found on or after 1 January 2011 and residing in orphanages or Children’s Homes in Punjab are also eligible.
1. The number of girl children born before this date will not be considered while determining eligibility.
1. The benefit of the scheme is not applicable to newly born male children.
1. The annual family income should be less than ₹30,000.
1. Proof of income must be provided in the form of a Blue Card issued by the Food and Supply Department, Punjab.
1. If the girl child drops out of school for any reason, the benefits under the scheme will be discontinued from that date onward.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Applicants should contact to their nearest District Program Officer (DPO).
Application Form will be provided by the Concerned DPO.
Fill up the aplication form and submit all the required documents.
Verification of the applicant will be done by the concerned authority.
After verification eligible applicant can avail the benefit of the Scheme.

Documents Required:
List of the required document
Address Proof of Guardian.
Adhaar Card of Guardian.
Birth Certificate of Girl Child.
Income Proof.
Blue Card.
Bank account Details.
Bee Keeping
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood by providing subsidized bee boxes, bee colonies, and training support to farmers, thereby increasing honey production, enhancing farm income, and strengthening the beekeeping sector in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Under this scheme:

  - Bee families (bees, including the queen bee) and bee colonies (bee boxes) are provided with a 40% subsidy (maximum cost per bee box is ₹2,000/- and per bee colony is ₹2,000/-). 50 bee boxes are provided in plain areas and 25 in hilly areas.
  - For example, if a bee box and bee colony cost ₹200/-, the farmer has to deposit ₹120/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre. The government bears a subsidy of ₹80/-, and the farmer receives the box for ₹120/-.
  - If a farmer wishes to keep bee colonies in their own orchards, financial assistance of ₹350/- per bee colony is provided.
  - If a farmer wants to receive training, the department provides a free seven-day beekeeping training program. Along with the training, the farmer is given ₹100/- per day (totaling ₹700/-) and ₹50/- per day (totaling ₹350/-). A total of ₹1,050/- is provided to each beneficiary.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a farmer interested in beekeeping.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The concerned farmer must submit an application for bee boxes and bee colonies at the respective Horticulture Mobile team Centre and attach their address, mobile number, Aadhaar card, residence certificate, and bank account details. After submission, the Horticulture Mobile team Centre forwards the application to the district office or the Jeolikote Centre. If the application is approved, the farmer is informed over the phone, and an acceptance letter is also issued.
The farmer can then collect the bee boxes and bee colonies from the Jeolikote Centre or the district office at a 40% subsidy. Beneficiary selection is made on a first-come, first-served basis and depends on budget availability.
For training, farmers must submit a separate training application at their Horticulture Mobile team Centre, along with their address, mobile number, Aadhaar card, residence certificate, and bank account details. The application is forwarded to the district office. When 10-30 farmers in a district express interest in beekeeping, a group is formed, and the department schedules the training date and informs the farmers by phone. On the scheduled date, farmers must attend the training. After completing the training, each farmer receives ₹1,050/-, either in cash or through a bank transfer.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Address proof
Mobile number
Residence certificate
Bank account details
Other supporting documents as required
Beej Swalamban Yojna
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Mukhyamantri Beej Swavalamban Yojana was started in the year 2017-18 with the objective of producing quality improved seeds on their farms for their own use by the farmers.

Benefits:
- The seeds produced by the group of farmers will be used by the rest of the farmers for production in the next year.

Eligibility:
- Farmers, who are interested in progressive and crop-specific farming.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applicant farmers have to go to the Agriculture Department office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra of your district to get the benefit of Mukhyamantri Swavalamban Yojana.
Get the application form to apply under this scheme.
Enter all the necessary information asked in the form carefully.
Attach the required documents with the application form.
Submit the application form to the same agriculture department.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

'Behind the Ear Hearing Aids by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage hearing-impaired students to wear hearing aids to increase their speech capacity.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of behind the ear hearing aids.**

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a hearing-impaired person.
1. The beneficiary should be studying 6th standard and above.
1. The beneficiary should be any one of the following:

  - Student
  - Self-Employed  
  - Employed Persons.

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. 
Hearing Impairment Certificate.
Bonafide Certificate (obtained from the concerned School Head Master/College Principal).