smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Financial Assistance to SC Students Appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC
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 financial grants to the SC students for appearing in the UPSC Mains Exam. An amount upto ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision. The assistance is extended depending on the applicant satisfying the eligibility criteria and the documents submitted.

Benefits:
An amount of up to ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
- The applicant must have recently qualified for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination held in 2025.
- The annual income of the applicant&#39;s parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.

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:
Caste Certificate (valid SC certificate, inserting sub-caste)
Parents' Annual Income Certificate, issued by the Circle Officer
Admit Card of Preliminary Examination
Proof of Qualification in UPSC Preliminary Examination
Self-attested Front Page of the 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.
Financial Assistance to Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Students for Coaching for Getting Admission into Medical/Engineering/IIT/etc.
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to ST (P) students for coaching to qualify for Medical, Engineering, and IIT entrance exams. It benefits eligible students by reimbursing coaching expenses, with selection based on merit from matriculation exam scores.

Benefits:
Financial reimbursement for coaching expenses related to Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance exams.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (Plains) community.
- The applicant must be undergoing or have completed coaching (within the last one year) for Medical/Engineering/IIT entrance examinations.
- The applicant must have appeared/passed the 10+2 examination.

_*Selection is based on merit (percentage secured in the Matriculation Examination)._

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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director, Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, Rukmini Nagar, Guwahati - 781 006.
*Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Applications are scrutinized by a Selection Committee.
Step 2: Beneficiaries are approved based on a merit list (Matriculation Examination percentage).
Step 3: Selected candidates receive financial assistance as per scheme guidelines.

Documents Required:
Proof of ST (P) Community (Caste Certificate).
Proof of Coaching (certificate or receipt from the coaching institute).
10+2 Examination Marksheet.
Matriculation Examination Marksheet (for merit-based selection).
Financial Assistance To Self-Employment For Trained Disabled Persons
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Financial Assistance to Self-Employment for Trained Disabled Persons" is a scheme by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to facilitate the purchase of equipment for those disabled persons who are completing their vocational training.

Benefits:
A Financial Assistance of ₹1,000/- for the Purchase of Tool Kits/Equipment to Start Their Own Business.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have completed their Vocational Training in a Government or Government Recognized Institution.
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, 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 Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Documents Required:
A proposal along with the proposed project cost.
Proof reg. the completion of Vocational Training in a Government or Government Recognized Institution.
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, Marksheet of Class 10th/12th, etc).
2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
Disability Certificate.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Financial Assistance to Shaurya Medal Recipients by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Home Department 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to honor and support Shaurya Medal recipients by providing financial aid and recognition for their bravery and distinguished service.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided to Shaurya Medal awardees. 
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a Shaurya Medal awardee. 

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Application ProcessStep 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The District Sainik Welfare Office verifies the application and attached documents.
Step 2: The verified application is forwarded to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal, for approval.
Step 3: The Directorate sends the approved case to the General Administration Department (GAD-4), Government of Madhya Pradesh, for sanction.
Step 4: Upon approval, the payment order is issued to the concerned District Collector.
Step 5: The District Collector disburses the sanctioned amount directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Residence Certificate
Copy of Shaurya Medal Award Certificate
Financial Assistance to ST Students under "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana"
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the scheme "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana", financial assistance of upto ₹ 15,000/- is provided to the Scheduled Tribe Students as the maintenance allowance given under the Post Matric Scholarship is inadequate to meet the expenses on food & travel.

Benefits:
1. An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 7,500/- to Day Scholars for 10 Months.
1. An Additional Maintenance Allowance of ₹ 15,000/- to Hostellers for 10 Months.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the State of Goa.
1. The student should be a regular, full-time student studying in a recognized Institution / University. 
1. The applicant should have availed or should be eligible for Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship during the current Academic Year.
1. The income of parents/guardians of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 5,00,000 per annum. 

**NOTE:** If a student has to repeat a class, he/she shall not be eligible to get a scholarship for a second time in the same class.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Goa Scholarship Portal.
Step 2: Register yourself on the portal by providing your Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, and other details.
Step 3: Sign In to the Portal using the credentials received on your Email ID / Mobile Number.
Step 4: In the portal, browse the Online Application Form for "Gagan Bharari Shiksha Yojana".
Step 5: In the Online Application Form, fill in all the mandatory details, upload the mandatory documents in the mentioned file type and filesize.
Step 5: Click the "Submit" icon at the bottom to submit the form.
Step 6: Upon successful submission of the application, a pop-up box will be displayed showing the Application Reference ID. The same will also be received over the Registered Email ID and the Registered Mobile Number. Save this Reference ID for future reference.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photograph.
Attested Copies of Mark Sheet/Passing Certificate of the Exam Passed in the Academic Year.
Attested Copy of Income Certificate Issued by Competent Authority for the Year.
Attested Copy of Schedule Tribes Certificate Issued by the Competent Authority.
Attested Copies of the Hostel Receipt.
Attested Copy of Bank Pass Book.
Attested Copy of Adhaar Card.
Financial Assistance to Take up Value Addition to Seafood
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, individuals who have been residents of Goa for the last 15 years, and are interested in setting up a unit for value-added fisheries products are provided financial assistance as a subsidy of 50% of the cost for the Construction or Renovation of the Unit/ Purchase of Equipment.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance for Construction or Renovation of the Unit**

50% subsidy of the cost, limited to ₹5,00,000 per unit.
> **Financial Assistance for Purchase of Equipment**

50% subsidy of the cost, limited to ₹2,00,000 per unit.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an individual interested in setting up a unit for value-added fisheries products. 
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa for the last 15 years.

> **Reservation/ Relaxation/ Preference/ Priority**

Preference will be given to self-help groups, women entrepreneurs, and youth (who have completed fishermen training courses/short-term training programs conducted by the Directorate of Fisheries).

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department.
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 concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.
Grievance RedressalAny dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Documents Required:
Detailed Project Report
Proof of Availability of Land/Ownership Documents
Proof of Identity
Residence Certificate for 15 Years
For Self-Help Group - Group Registration Documents
Mandate Form
Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Puducherry
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to grant financial assistance to the family of the temple employee who expires while in service. The scheme provides an amount of ₹5,000/- under the Group Insurance Scheme and an amount of ₹20,000/- under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund. The applications are accepted offline.

Benefits:
**Financial Benefit:** An amount of ₹5,000/- is granted under the Group Insurance Scheme.
**Financial Benefit:** An amount of ₹20,000/- is granted under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund.
**Intended Use of Benefit:** The amounts are granted to the family of the temple employee who expire while in service.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a family member of the deceased employee of the temple.
- The temple employee must have died while in service.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the following application forms. 
Group Insurance Scheme (Annexure V).
Financial assistance from the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund (Annexure VI).
Alternatively, the interested applicant may request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application forms from the concerned authority at the temple.
Step 2: In the application forms, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
*The forms require the signature of the temple employee (implying the application process is initiated prior to death), along with the signatures and addresses of two witnesses.
*The application must be endorsed by the Special Officer/Executive Officer or the President/Board of Trustees of the temple.
Step 3: The completed and endorsed application forms, including the declaration stating the particulars are true and that the family is eligible for the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund, must be submitted to The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Institutions, Puducherry.

Documents Required:
Documents Related to the Employee and HeirProof Establishing the Relation of the Legal Heir to the Deceased.
Birth Certificate of the Deceased.
Proof Of The Temple Employee’s Date Of Joining The Duty.
Proof Of The Temple Employee’s Marital Status.
Details Of The Employee’s Salary And Amount Of Grant-In-Aid (Or Monthly Salary And Aid).
Proof Of Date Of Retirement (For Group Insurance Scheme Application)
Details Of Other Temples Worked (If Applicable).
Documents Related to Submission and VerificationWitnesses’ Signatures With Addresses (Two witnesses are required).
Endorsement By The Special Officer/Executive Officer/President/Board Of Trustees (Required for both applications).
Financial Assistance to the Fish Vendors Registered with the Directorate of Fisheries to Purchase the Accessories Required for Fish Vending
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, Financial Assistance is provided to the fish vendors for the purchase of Crates, Weighing Balance, Insulated Box, Gloves, Stools, Platforms to keep Fish/ Shed/ Umbrella, Choppers, and Other Equipment, so that the fish can reach the people in hygienic conditions.

Benefits:
> **For General Category**

50% subsidy, limited to ₹10,000, on a unit cost of ₹20,000.
> **For SC/ST/Woman Category**

60% subsidy, limited to ₹12,000, on a unit cost of ₹20,000.
**NOTE:** The beneficiary can avail of the scheme once every three years.

Eligibility:
The applicant should be a Fish Vendor registered with the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department by paying ₹50.
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 concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.
Grievance RedressalAny dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Documents Required:
Original Invoice from registered dealers for the purchase of accessories required for Fish Vending.
Identity Card (Fish Vendor) issued by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa.
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Mandate Form along with Bank Pass Book.
Financial Assistance to the Recipients of the Service Medal by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Home Department 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to honor medal-winning defense personnel who are permanent residents of the state by providing them with financial support and benefits for their distinguished service.

Benefits:
Financial assistance is provided to soldier medal awardees. 
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must belong a soldier category.
1. The applicant must be a service medal awardee. 

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Application ProcessStep 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sainik Welfare Office.
Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The District Sainik Welfare Office verifies the application and attached documents.
Step 2: The verified application is forwarded to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Bhopal, for approval.
Step 3: The Directorate sends the approved case to the General Administration Department (GAD-4), Government of Madhya Pradesh, for sanction.
Step 4: Upon approval, the payment order is issued to the concerned District Collector.
Step 5: The District Collector disburses the sanctioned amount directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Residence Certificate
Copy of Service Medal Award Certificate
Financial Assistance to the Teachers/Lecturers Children who taken loan from Nationalised Banks for studying Medical/Engineering Courses
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Department of School Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The “Financial Assistance to the Teachers/Lecturers Children who taken loan from Nationalised Banks for studying Medical/Engineering Courses” aims to provide financial assistance to the children of teachers/lecturers working in govt. & aided primary, secondary, graduate, & post-graduate institution.

Benefits:
- **One-time financial assistance up to ₹50,000/- covers the interest component of educational loans availed from nationalized banks.**

> Note: The sanctioned amount is directly transferred to the borrower&#39;s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant parent should be a teacher/lecturer working in a government or aided institution with life membership of the Welfare Fund. 
1. The student must have passed each year or semester of the course on the first attempt.
1. The student should have studied from 1st to 10th standard in government or aided schools in Karnataka.1. The applicant should have availed educational loan from a nationalized bank for professional education in medicine or engineering.
1. The educational loan should be taken for courses within India.
1. Only one child per family can avail of the financial assistance.
1. Assistance is only available for final-year students in vocational medical, engineering, or postgraduate programs.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: Download the prescribed application form the official website. 
Step-2: Fill in the student and teacher's details in the application form.
Step-3: Attach the required documents (certified mark sheets, loan details, teacher's HRMS copy, proof of schooling, etc.).
Step-4: Get the proposal recommended by the Controlling Officer and the head of the concerned institution.
Step-5: Submit the complete application along with all certified documents to the Karnataka State Teachers' Welfare Fund office.
Step-6: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Karnataka State Teachers' Welfare Fund office to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Certified Mark Sheets of all years/semesters.
Proof of Educational Loan (availed from a nationalized bank)
Fee Payment Receipt
Teacher’s life membership (LMS) card attested by the head of the institution.
Proof of school attendance (from 1st to 10th standard) certified by the head of the school and Taluk Constituent Education Officer.
HRMS Copy or recruitment approval for teachers from aided institutions.
Bank Passbook (Attested by a notary)
Loan Details (including loan account number and interest paid)