smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Financial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme) 
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Financial Assistance to Traditional Artisans (Panchavrutthi Scheme)" provides financial assistance to traditional artisans of the Vishwakarma community in Karnataka. The scheme aims to help these artisans purchase modern tools & upgrade their technological skills to enhance their trade.

Benefits:
- **Loan Amount:** Up to ₹80,000/- at an interest rate of 4% per annum.- **Subsidy Amount:** Up to ₹20,000/-.- **Total Assistance:** ₹1,00,000/- (Loan + Subsidy).- **Repayment Period:** The loan is repayable in 34 equal installments over three years, with a grace period of 2 months.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the Vishwakarma community.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. The applicant must be engaged in one of the traditional Vishwakarma occupations, including Gold &amp; Silver work, Sculpture, Blacksmith, Woodwork &amp; Handicrafts, or Metallurgy.
1. The applicant or their family members should not have availed of any loan facility from the KVCDC in the previous years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Karnataka Vishwakarma Communities Development Corporation 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 downloads 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 Manager.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Manager 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:
Passport-size Photograph.
Aadhaar Card.
Ration Card.
Income Certificate (issued by Tahsildar).
Bank Passbook (Nationalized/Rural Bank with Aadhaar linking).
Caste Certificate.
Financial Assistance to Widow/Dependent in case of Death of a Worker- Haryana Labour Welfare Board
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- is given to the widow or dependent of the worker working in the industrial and commercial establishments of Haryana state in case of his death due to any reason.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,00,000/- is given to the widow or dependent of the deceased worker.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the widow or dependent of a deceased worker.
   1. The deceased worker should have been employed in an industrial or commercial establishment in Haryana.
   1. The deceased worker should have been registered with the Haryana Labour Welfare Board.
   1. There is no maximum limit set for the monthly salary of the worker.
   1. There is no fixed service period requirement for the worker.
   1. The application should be submitted within two years from the date of death of the worker.

Application Process:
[Online]
Apply for scheme benefits through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:Registration Process on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: https://saralharyana.gov.in/
Step 02: If the applicant is not registered on the portal, then he/she gets registered on the portal. 
Step 03: For registration, click on “New User” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password & State. Click on ‘Submit’.
Step 04: Verify your mobile number and email ID through the received OTP and complete the registration process.
Login to Apply for the Scheme:
Step 01: Now, to avail the benefits of the scheme, visit the Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and login through the email ID that is used while registering.
Step 02: Enter Password & Captcha and click on ‘Login’.
Step 03: After successful login, click on ‘Apply for Services’ and then ‘View all Available Services’
Step 04: Now, search for the scheme and click on the scheme to proceed to fill out the application form.
Step 05: Enter Parivar Pehchan Patra number - Family ID and Click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” which displays the family members registered under the given Family ID.
Step 06: Select the beneficiary/applicant name and enter the OTP that is being sent to the selected family member for verification. Click on “Click to Verify”
Step 07: Fill in all the mandatory details and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 08: Preview the application form and click on ‘Submit’.

Documents Required:
1.	ID proof of the worker issued by the organization/Smart Card /Office ID Proof
2.	Employer Certificate
3.	Employee Salary Slip (Previous Month)
4.	Death Certificate
5.	Affidavit (fully dependent upon the deceased worker and earlier he/she has not availed of the said scheme) 
6.	Undertaking (self)
7.	Ration Card / ESI Card / Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
8.	Bank account details
9.	Any other documents as required
Financial Assistance To Women And Girl Acid Attack Victims
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Women and Girls Acid Attack Victims” by the Govt. of Haryana, provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension to the women/girls residing in Haryana who have suffered disfigurement of any part of the body or have become disabled due to acid attack.

Benefits:
The Financial Assistance will be in the multiples of the monthly pension under the &quot;Divyang Pension&quot; scheme of the Govt. of Haryana:

- 2.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is between 40% and 50%.
- 3.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is between 51% and 60%.
- 4.5 times the monthly Pension, if the Percentage of Disability is greater than 61%.

*The Financial Assistance will become applicable from the month of application.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
- The applicant should be a woman/ girl.
- The applicant should have suffered disfigurement of a part of her body or should have become disabled due to an attack by acid or a similar corrosive substance.
- The acid attack should have happened on or after 2nd May 2011.
- The applicant should have been residing in Haryana for at least 3 years since the acid attack.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), and request the 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, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 DSWO.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE 1: The application may be made on the victim's behalf by or her parent(s)/ legal heir(s), in cases where the victim cannot make an application herself. 
NOTE 2: In the case of a minor victim, the application may be made on her behalf by her parent/ guardian. 
NOTE 3: In the case of the victim being a married woman, the application may be made on her behalf by her husband/ parent/ guardian.

Documents Required:
Medical certificate issued by the Medical Board at the District level where the application is being made by or on behalf of the victim.
Copy of the FIR/Complaint.
Copy of application made to or benefit received from Women & Child Development Department.
Financial Assistance under Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Public Relations Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

The scheme “Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme” was launched by the Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death, and in case of permanent incapacitation.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, an ex-gratia of ₹4,00,000/-  is provided to the legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death and ₹2,00,000/- in case of permanent incapacitation.

Eligibility:
1. Journalist should be working in Odisha.
   1. The Journalist should be working for a media house registered with the I&amp;amp;PR department, Odisha.
   1. The applicant should be a legal heir of the working journalist in case of his/her death or in case of permanent incapacitation.

**Note:** &amp;quot;Permanent Incapacitation&amp;quot; means incapacitation on account of accident, disease, or any other reason which renders the working Journalist wholly unfit for working as such.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Visit the official web portal of the Odisha Working Journalist Welfare Scheme Application. i.e. https://owjws.odisha.gov.in/
Step 02: Click on ‘Apply for Financial Assistance’ found on the bottom of the page.
Step 03: One new page appears ‘Application for Financial Assistance in case of death of a working journalist’.
Step 04: The journalist will have to fill up all the mandatory details.
Step 05: Upon successful form submission One application number is generated which a journalist can use for further reference. i.e. for application status.
Step 06: The applicant will receive an SMS in respective registered mobile number regarding successful submission of the application.
Step 07: The applicant can login into the application by giving the respective registered mobile number.
Step 08: After giving the mobile number, the journalist will receive an OTP on the mobile number. On successful submission of OTP, the applicant will able to login into the application.
Step 09: On the page, the applicant will be able to view the application status.

Documents Required:
1.	Aadhaar Card
2.	Photograph
3.	Income Certificate
4.	Copy of accreditation card for accredited journalist
5.	Death Certificate (If applicable)
6.	Legal heir certificate (If applicable)
7.	Media card Copy
8.	Upload the Bank Passbook Front Page
9.	Any other documents, as required
Financial Assistance/Pension to Former Renowned Sportspersons
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sports
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Sportsperson, Individual

The scheme aims to provide lifelong monthly financial assistance ranging from ₹4,000/- to ₹10,000/- in the form of a pension to former renowned sportspersons of Uttarakhand who are above 50 years of age and are financially weak.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financially weak former renowned sportspersons of the state are provided a lifelong monthly pension, with a minimum of ₹4,000/- and a maximum of ₹10,000/-.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be an ex-sportsperson. 
1. The applicant must be above 50 years of age.
1. The applicant should not be currently employed.
1. The applicant’s monthly income from all private sources should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
1. The applicant should be a former medalist or participant in:

- Olympic Games, World Cup/Championship
- Asian Games, Commonwealth Games
- Afro-Asian Games, SAF Games
- Para-Olympic/Special Olympic (Mental/Physical Disabilities)
- World Marathon (Disabled), International Veteran (Masters) Championships

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The Sports Directorate issues a notification inviting applications. 
Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Directorate along with certificates of participation and medals in relevant sports competitions, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account details, and birth certificate.

Documents Required:
Participation/Medal Certificates
Permanent Residence Certificate
Income Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account Details
Birth Certificate
Financial Grant for Sports Associations
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Sports & Youth Affairs
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

The scheme "Financial Grant for Sports Associations" implemented by the Tourism, Art-Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Jharkhand, provides financial assistance to recognized sports associations for organizing sports activities and promoting talent.

Benefits:
- Financial grants are provided to recognized state-level sports associations for organizing sports competitions and training camps.
- Assistance is offered for conducting training camps before national-level competitions for selected players.

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**NOTE:** 

- The grant includes coverage for competition organization costs, training camp expenses, and administrative support.
- The funds are disbursed based on the recommendations of the committee constituted under Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022.

Eligibility:
1. The association should be a recognized state sports association registered under the Jharkhand State Registration Department.
1. The association must be affiliated with the Jharkhand Olympic Association and the relevant National Sports Federation.
1. The association association should have district-level units functioning in at least 18 districts of the state.
1. Para-sports associations or associations related to sports included in the Olympics, Asian Games, or Commonwealth Games are eligible. Associations for other sports require at least 15 affiliated districts.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Obtain the Application Form: Download the prescribed application form from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs' official website.
Fill Out the Form: Provide complete details about the association, including registration details, affiliations, and proposed activities.
Attach Documents: Attach all required documents, such as audit reports, PAN card, and bank account details.
Submit the Application: Submit the filled application form along with documents to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Ranchi, or through the online application portal.
Additional Requirements:
The association must have a functional independent website.
A PAN card and a nationalized bank account are mandatory.
The association must submit the audit report of the last three years.
Associations affiliated with National Federations receiving central government grants for specific projects cannot apply for state grants for the same purpose.

Documents Required:
Registration Certificate (from the Jharkhand State Registration Department)
Affiliation Letter (from the Jharkhand Olympic Association and the National Sports Federation)
PAN Card
Bank Account Details (Nationalized Bank) with Proof
Audit Reports of the Last 3 Years
An Undertaking Ensuring Compliance with Departmental Guidelines
Details of District-Level Units (at least 18 districts)
Supporting Documents for the Proposed Sports Activities
An Official Letter Declaring the Association’s Independent Website Link
Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes Department
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Financial Grants in Aid to SC/ST patients suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases” was launched by the Government of Assam in 2017 to provide financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid to SC/ST patients who are suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases.

Benefits:
The scheme shall help SC/ST patients suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases to carry forward the treatment of their diseases by making available some financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid.
Under the scheme, SC/ST patients will be given a one-time, fixed financial assistance of ₹ 50,000/-only.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to a SC/ST community of Assam. 
1. A person suffering from cancer or other malignant diseases may apply.
1. No person shall be eligible to claim this financial aid more than once.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: Advertisement shall be made in leading widely circulated newspapers inviting applications from SC/ST Persons Suffering from Cancer or other malignant diseases seeking lump-sum financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid, through Sub-divisional Welfare Offices / ITDPs or directly to the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Assam/Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes, Assam. Applications should be made along with all the relevant documents.
Step 02: Applicants should apply as per the criteria sought in advertisements circulated in Newspapers.
Post-Application Processes:
Step 01: A Scrutiny Committee shall be constituted by the Director of Welfare of SC, Assam /Director of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes, Assam which will scrutinize the documents submitted by the applicants and submits its findings in a report to the Selection Committee within a week.
Step 02: The Selection Committee will look into the report submitted by the Scrutiny Committee. The Committee shall finally select the list of SC/ST patients suffering from cancer and other malignant disease, who shall be able to avail the financial assistance after ensuring that all the eligibility criteria required availing the benefit of the Scheme, are fulfilled by the applicants.
Note: Applications may be made online as and when the Official Website of the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Assam, Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes, Assam starts to be fully functional.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate in prescribed Performa of applicant suffering from Cancer or other malignant diseases issued by the concerned authority.
Medical certificate of the applicant and relevant documents.
Passport size Photograph of the applicant.
Bank Account No. along with IFSC of the applicant.(copy of Front Page of Bank Pass Book )
Caste Certificate
Bills of medical expenses.
Income certificate
Financial Help On Death Of Family Head
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

Financial help on death of family head scheme was launched by Rajasthan state government under tribal area development on 20/08/2008. Under this scheme, ₹10,000/- to the wife of the deceased on the premature death of the head of the family of Saharia primitive tribe.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹10,000 to the wife of the deceased head of the family is provided.

Eligibility:
1. The person must be from Sahariya Tribe (ST)

Application Process:
[Offline]
The application form of the scheme can be obtained from and submitted to the Additional Collector and Project Officer, Shahbad.

Documents Required:
Death Certificate
Identity Proof : Aadhaar
Bank Passbook : Bank Passbook Photocopy
Address Proof : Ration card
Caste Certificate
Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Boy Students
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides a financial incentive of ₹5,000/- to the meritorious boys from Scheduled Castes who have secured 80% or above marks in the HSSLC examination. The objective is to motivate and encourage SC students to pursue higher studies and bring them at par with the rest.

Benefits:
A financial incentive of ₹5,000/- will be provided.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be currently enrolled as a student.
- The applicant must be male.
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 80% marks in the HSSLC examination held in 2025.
- The annual income of the applicant&#39;s parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.

_*In instances where multiple applicants achieve an identical percentage in the HSSLC examination, preference will be given to those with a higher percentage in the HSLC examination._

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Application Process:
[Online]
The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Signup to DigiLocker
Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Signin to myScheme
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Scheme Application
Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.
Helpdesk Contact Details
Email: assamdirectorateofwelfareofsc@gmail.com
Mobile Number: 8638922415

Documents Required:
Recent Photograph
Caste Certificate (valid SC certificate, inserting sub-caste)
Parents' Income Certificate, issued by the Circle Officer
HSSLC Admit Card
HSSLC Marksheet
HSLC Marksheet
Front Page of Passbook
Aadhaar Card/PAN Card
Specifications for Photo Upload
Filetype: JPEG/JPG. Filesize: Between 50KB and 3MB.
Specifications for Document Upload
Filetype: PDF. Filesize: Between 300KB and 3MB.