smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Small Scale Lending Scheme (Microfinance)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide microcredit to the small entrepreneurs of the target group. It provides loans up to ₹1,25,000/- at 5% interest rate to eligible beneficiaries belonging to the Rabari and Bharwad castes.

Benefits:
**Loan Amount:** Maximum loan limit of ₹1,25,000/-.
**Interest Rate:** Subsidized interest rate of 5% per annum.
**Loan Coverage:** 95% of the project cost is covered through a loan.
**Beneficiary Contribution:** Only 5% contribution is required from the beneficiary.
**Target Group Support:** Specifically designed for small entrepreneurs from the Rabari and Bharwad communities.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to the Rabari and Bharwad castes among the socially and educationally backward classes.
- The applicant must be aged between 21 to 45 years.
- The applicant must have an annual income of less than or equal to ₹3,00,000/-.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of DAAD Online. At the bottom of the page, in the "Details of the Scheme" section, click the “Apply Now” button adjacent to the scheme that you intend to apply for.
Step 2: In the online application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Complete the Captcha code as prompted. Click the "Submit" button after verifying all information. Upon successful submission, a Confirmation Number will be generated. Carefully note this number, as it is essential for any future edits or uploads.
Step 3: Visit the official website or portal, and click "Print Application". Provide the mandatory details such as Scheme Name, Date of Birth, and Confirmation Number. Click "Submit" to generate the final printable version of your application. Save or print the document for your records.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photograph
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Age Proof
Identity Proof
Address Proof
Bank Account Details
Project Report or Business Plan
Smart Phone for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme 'Smart Phone for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons' was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to distribute smart phone to needy visually impaired & hearing impaired students, unemployed youth, self-employed.

Benefits:
- Free distribution of smart phones.

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a visually impaired and hearing impaired person.
1. The beneficiary should be any one of the following:

  - Students in Higher Education (Undergraduate). 
  - Unemployed Youth.
  - Self-Employed.
  - Women with Hearing Impairment/ Visual Impairment.

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 Impaired Certificate.
Any Other Documents If Required.
Smt. Bimla Rani Memorial Award (B.Sc. Ag., B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.H.Sc. & B.F.Sc.)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and encourage meritorious students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Bachelor of Home Science (B.H.Sc.), and Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) courses.

Benefits:
**Award Amount:** ₹12,000/- per year. 
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. &amp;amp; A.H.), Bachelor of Home Science (B.H.Sc.), or Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award amount is granted for a duration of one year only.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Students are first invited to submit their applications on the prescribed form. A committee, constituted by the Vice Chancellor, then reviews and evaluates these applications following a defined procedure. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Vice Chancellor grants approval, after which the selected students receive the payments.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Smt. Uma Gupta Fellowship for M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) Students
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and encourage meritorious students pursuing the M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding) course by offering a fellowship of ₹1000/- for three semesters, thereby reducing their economic burden.

Benefits:
**Amount of Fellowship:** ₹1,000/- per month (For three semesters only).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics &amp;amp; Plant Breeding) course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The fellowship is awarded for a duration of three semesters only.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Students are first invited to submit their applications on the prescribed form. A committee, constituted by the Vice Chancellor, then reviews and evaluates these applications following a defined procedure. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Vice Chancellor grants approval, after which the selected students receive the fellowship payments.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Snehapoorvam Scheme
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Kerala Government has launched a noble initiative “Snehapoorvam Scheme” to provide financial assistance to orphans who are living in the family, with their relatives, friends, or the support of the community under the Social Welfare Department implemented through Social Security Mission.

Benefits:
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**Sl. No.****Class/Degree/Course****Amount of Assistance**1Children below 5 years and Class I to V₹300/- per month2Class VI to Class X ₹500/- per month3Class XI and Class XII₹750/- per month4Degree Courses / Professional Degree₹1000/- per month<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
   1. The child who has lost either father or mother or both.
   1. The applicant should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
   1. The students from the first standard to degree classes are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. For children belonging to Above Poverty Line (APL) category, annual income should be below ₹ 20,000 in rural areas (Local body/Grama Panchayat) and ₹22,375 in urban areas (Corporation/ Municipality).

**Note:** Candidate children below 5 years of age can be directly eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the application form duly filled and necessary documents should be submitted to the head of Aided/Govt. institutions (Schools and Colleges) before 31st October of every year.
Step 02: The head of the institution will verify and submit the application through the online portal to Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission.
Note: Children below 5 years can directly apply to Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission through the respective child welfare committees.

Documents Required:
1.	Proof of Identity of the child
2.	Passport-size photograph
3.	Income certificate
4.	Copy of BPL card (if applicable)
5.	Copy of Ration card (if applicable)
6.	Residence proof
7.	An attested copy of the Death Certificate of one or both parents
8.	Bank Passbook/Bank account details
Snehasanthwanam
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Kerala has launched the “Snehasanthwanam” scheme under the Kerala Social Security Mission. The scheme acts as a relief measure for the Endosulfan victims in the state of Kerala.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹2200/- is given to the bedridden Endosulfan victims.
   1. Financial assistance of ₹1700/- is given to such bedridden Endosulfan victims who are getting ₹300/- per month as a disability pension.
   1. All other Endosulfan victims are given ₹1200/- based on the list furnished by the District Collector.
   1. In addition to this, monthly assistance of ₹700/- is given to the caregivers of Endosulfan victims who are fully bedridden or mentally retarded under the special Aswasakiranam scheme.
   1. Educational assistance will be provided to the Children of Endosulfan affected families as under:

      a)	Children studying in buds school – ₹ 2000/-.
      b)	Children studying in Class 1st to 7th – ₹2000/-.
      c)	Children studying in Class 8th to 10th – ₹3000/-.
      d)	Children studying in Plus One and Plus Two – ₹4000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
1. The applicant should be an Endosulfan victim.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the application duly filled out should be submitted to the Kasaragod District Collector Office.
Note: The applicant may also visit Kerala Social Security Mission offices or the Social Justice Department in Kerala.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
2.	Passport size photograph
3.	Education certificate (If applicable)
4.	Residence proof
5.	Medical certificate/report
6.	Bank account details
7.	Any other documents, if required
Snehasparsham
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Kerala has launched the “Snehasparsham” scheme to protect and help unwed mothers. The problems of unwed mothers are linked with various socio-economic and cultural variables.

Benefits:
- Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹1000/- per month will be given to unwed mothers.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
   1. The applicant should be an unwed mother.
   1. The applicant should be under 65 years.
   1. The applicant should not be a recipient of any other pension schemes of the government. 

**Note:** The applicant must be an account holder in a post office.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the application form duly filled is to be submitted at the nearest Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Officer, Kerala, or District Social Justice Officer, Kerala.

Documents Required:
Attested copy of Aadhaar card/confirmation slip received after Aadhaar card registration
Passport-size photograph
Copy of the post office account passbook
Attested copy of ration card.
Residence certificate
Any other documents, if required
Note: Life certificate to be submitted every year in the month of June to the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission to continue the scheme benefits.
Snehayanam Scheme For Mothers Of Persons With Special Needs
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Snehayanam Scheme for Mothers of Persons with Special Needs” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, Electric Auto Rickshaws will be provided free of cost to mothers of persons with disabilities who suffer financially.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. Widowed/legally divorced/ wives abandoned by husbands are eligible to apply under this scheme.
   1. The mothers of PwDs covered under the National Trust Act (NTA) will be eligible to apply under this scheme.
   1. The applicants should belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and do not have a source of steady income.
   1. The beneficiaries must possess a valid 3-wheeler license.
   1. The age limit of the applicant has to be 55 years or below.

**Note 01:** The tax and insurance for the vehicles will have to be borne by the beneficiary.
**Note 02:** The vehicle must be registered solely in the name of the beneficiary and the vehicle ownership cannot be transferred or sold.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be submitted through District Social Justice Officers concerned.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar/ Proof of Identity of applicant
Passport size photo
Copy of Ration card
Declaration from Village Officer/ Valid document proving that the applicant is widowed/legally divorced/ wife abandoned by husband
Copy of 3-wheeler license
Copy of Medical Board certificate of PwD
Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Information Technology Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Industries

The scheme “Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs” was started under Kerala Startup Mission to support women startups with a soft loan of an amount limited to ₹15 Lakhs as working capital for implementing works & projects received from Govt. departments and Public Sector Undertaking in Kerala.

Benefits:
1. Soft Loan against Purchase order will be given to Women Entrepreneurs at the rate of 6% per annum on simple interest.
   1. The amount of the loan is limited to 80% of the Purchase order and disbursement is as an advance against the milestone payment agreed by the client.
   1. The repayment period of the loan is 1 year or completion of the project with full settlement whichever is earlier.
   1. The maximum amount of loan outstanding will be ₹15 lakhs.

**Note:** The Startup shall ensure the proper delivery of the product service specified in the purchase order and the disbursement from the second installment will be based on the satisfactory completion of a milestone as certified by the client.

Eligibility:
1.	The Startup should be approved by DPIIT and have the Unique ID issued by the Kerala Startup Mission.
2.	The women co-founder should have a majority stake in the startup.
3.	The Startup should be registered in Kerala.
4.	The client shall be a Government Department or Public Sector Undertaking 
**Note 01:** The Startup will sign an agreement with the Kerala Startup Mission before availing the benefit.
**Note 02:** A personal guarantee needs to be executed by the Women&amp;#39;s founder for availing the loan.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The application form can be submitted online through the Official website of the Kerala Startup Mission, Government of Kerala. The applicant needs to visit the official website.
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Women’ and then click on “Soft Loan” Scheme.
Step 03: Now, click on the ‘Apply’ button and fill out the application form completely.
Step 04: After filling out the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Documents Required:
1.	Udyog Aadhar/Udyam Registration
2.	KSUM Unique ID
3.	Copy of PAN Card
4.	Copy of Memorandum of Understanding
5.	Details of soft Loan sought from KSUM
6.	Any other document as demanded by the recommending/sanctioning authority.
Soil Resource Management and Inputs Quality Control
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department, Puducherry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through the scheme “Soil Resource Management and Inputs Quality Control", the farmers can give their soil and water samples to the soil testing lab for analysis and recommendation at completely free of cost.

Benefits:
- The farmers from the Puducherry region can give their soil and water samples to the soil testing lab attached to this office for analysis and recommendation.
- The farmers of the Puducherry region are provided with soil health cards for their cultivable lands within a month.
- This office is also involved in analyzing the quality of the three most important inputs used by the farmers namely (i) Seeds (ii) fertilizers and (iii) Pesticides by trained analysis. Samples taken by the notified quality inspectors are analysed and the quality of the inputs is determined.
- If Farmers have doubts about the quality of important inputs like seeds, fertilizers and pesticides they may contact the agricultural officer (U.U.) concerned to assess the quality of these inputs by submitting the sample.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of Puducherry.
- The applicant should be a Farmer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Land Use Planning & Quality Control) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Chemistry).
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 and the documents to the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Chemistry).
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Farmer ID.
Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate, issued by the competent authority.
Soil Testing Laboratory
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department launched the "Soil Testing Laboratory" scheme for the farmer on 01 April 2013.

Benefits:
To provide soil testing services for farmers free of cost.
Soil Health Card (SHC).

Eligibility:
- Bonafide farmers engaged in Agriculture

Application Process:
[Offline]
Bonafide farmers can apply in plain paper through the nearest Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.

Documents Required:
Farmer’s Photo.
Verification Form by the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/Agriculture Circle.
Bank Details (Account No., IFSC Code) of the applicant.
Aadhaar Number (or alternative identification documents.
Solar Based Hydroponic System
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The system aims to develop and promote an innovative solar-based hydroponic system that integrates solar energy with modern greenhouse technology and mobile application support.

Benefits:
A solar-based hydroponic system has been installed at UCOST Dehradun. 
The solar-based hydroponic system is the latest research in the state, in which an innovative and integrated solar greenhouse-based hydroponic solution and an Android mobile application have been developed for farmers and consumers.
Benefit: The automated solar-based hydroponic system will reduce energy consumption, minimize water usage, and enhance crop yields. The system also has the potential to serve as an entrepreneurial or business model and can be replicated in other Himalayan states, thereby creating improved livelihood opportunities for hill farmers and youth.
Smaller off-grid models of solar-based hydroponic systems, proposed to be developed in addition to on-grid systems, can be installed in remote areas where electricity supply is a major issue. This would help increase the individual income of hill farmers.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a farmer, researcher, student, or entrepreneur.
   1. Annually, over 500 farmers, consumers, researchers, students, and entrepreneurs benefit from this system.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Through training sessions and workshops conducted by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun.

Documents Required:
Documents are required to be submitted as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology.
Solar Energy Assistance Scheme (UKBOCWWB)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Labour
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme aims to provide solar energy plates/panels to the families of construction workers registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, solar energy plates/panels will be provided, and for maintenance and service charges, beneficiaries will have to contact the concerned supplier.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a registered construction worker with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
The online application can be submitted through Shramik Suvidha Kendras. Along with the application form, applicants are required to attach a self-attested photocopy of their Shramik Card, Aadhaar Card, Self-Declaration Certificate, and a certificate confirming that no similar benefit has been availed from any other department.
After verification during the departmental investigation, solar energy plates/panels are provided to the beneficiary through the concerned supplier/dealer.
This benefit can be availed only once in a lifetime.

Documents Required:
Labour Card
Aadhaar Card
Self-Declaration Certificate
A certificate confirming that no similar benefit has been availed from any other department