smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Development Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Scheme “OEC Pre-matric Educational Assistance” was started by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala to provide educational assistance to pre-matric students belonging to these communities who are studying in Government/Aided/Unaided schools from Classes 1st to 10th.

Benefits:
**Educational Assistance Benefits:**
**Sl. No.****Classes/Standards****Educational Assistance Amount**1I to IV ₹320/-2V to VII₹630/-3VIII to X ₹940/-

Eligibility:
1.	The students should belong to the [Other Eligible Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-01.pdf) (OEC) &amp;amp; [Other Equivalent Communities](https://bcdd.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-02-2.pdf) of Kerala State.
2.	The students should be studying in Government/Aided/Recognized Un-Aided/C.B.S.E/I.C.S.E Affiliated Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kerala state.
3.	The students must be studying in Class 1st to 10th.
4.	There is no annual family income limit for the students who belong to OEC Communities.
5.	The annual family income should be ₹6,00,000/- for the students who belong to Other Equivalent Communities.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: To get the benefits of the scheme, the students do not have to submit separate applications.
Step 02: The School authorities should make an online entry through the scholarship portal within the prescribed time. 
Step 03: The concerned Educational Officer should do on-time verification of the details entered by the Un-aided/ Affiliated Institutions.
Step 04: The school authorities will apply online for the scheme and financial assistance reaches the eligible students’ bank account through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT).

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof of the student
2.	Copy of Aadhaar Card
3.	Photo of the student
4.	A copy of the ration card, if applicable
5.	Caste Certificate
6.	Income Certificate, if applicable
7.	Residence proof
8.	Physical Disability Certificate, if applicable
Old Age And Destitute Pension
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Puducherry introduced Old Age And Destitute Pension Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age Persons/Widows/ Deserted Women/ Unmarried Women and Enuches so that they could defray some petty personal expenses without depending on others.

Benefits:
- ₹1500/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age less than 60 years.
- ₹2000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age between 60 years and 79 years.
- ₹3000/- per month for Old Age Persons, Destitute women, Widows, and Transgender with age 80 years and above.

Eligibility:
1. Old Age both men and Women above fifty-five years.
1. Widows above 18 years of age.
1. Deserted Women consecutively deserted for the past seven years.
1. Unmarried Women above 40 years.
1. Transgender above 21 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Whom to ApplyPuducherry: The Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Child Development Project Officer, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer, Mahe/ Yanam.
Processing TimeThe selection is periodical and depends on the vacancies and on the availability of funds.
In case of delay whom to contact?Puducherry: The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Documents Required:
Identification certificate.
Income certificate ( Not Exceeding ₹75,000/-).
Residence certificate.
Attested copy of Birth Certificate or documentary proof of age.
Attested copy of Ration Card/Identity Card.
Attested copy of Aadhaar and Bank Pass Book.
Attested copy of the Death Certificate of the husband in case of Widow.
In the case of deserted Women, a Certificate from the M.L.A. and Anganwadi Worker, that the individual has been deserted for seven years consecutively and a sworn affidavit in Appendix I.
In the case of unmarried Women, and a sworn affidavit in Appendix II.
In the Transgender, proof of being 40 years and above and a Medical Certificate from a Medical Officer.
Old Age Home (Sahara)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme is to bring qualitative improvement in the living standards of old people of the state. Establishment and expansion of rehabilitation programs/ services and capacity building for strengthening the delivery of rehabilitation programs and services.

Benefits:
1. Construction and operation of old age home &amp;quot;Sahara&amp;quot;
   1. These old age homes also include housing, clothes, food, medical facilities etc. 
   1. Facilities will be available for qualitative improvement in the standard of living, cooperation and proper care of destitute and poor old people of the state.

Eligibility:
- Applicants should come under the below poverty line ( BPL) category (or)
- Annual Income should be below Rs. 60,000/-

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applicants can apply through the application in plain paper to the District Social Security Cell.
The committee constituted under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate will approve the proposal.

Documents Required:
Age Proof.
Income proof document.
BPL Card (If applicable).
Two passport-size photographs.
Old Age Homes - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Shelter, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: NGO

The "Old Age Homes" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme is to bring qualitative improvement in the living standards of old people of the state.

Benefits:
**NGO:**

- The State Government is providing ₹5,60,000/- as grant-in-aid per home for a capacity of 40 inmates. 
- The institutions are required to contribute ₹1,12,000/- as their share.&quot;

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**Senior Citizens:**

- Food, Shelter, Medical care, and Recreation facilities.

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Eligibility:
1. The NGOs should be registered under the Societies Act / Trust Act / Company Act etc. 
1. The NGOs should be running as Old Age Homes for Senior Citizens. 
1. The NGOs must have registered under Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The NGOs should gather copies of the necessary documents (self-attested if required) to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The NGOs should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the NGO's form, fill in all mandatory fields and upload copies of all mandatory documents. 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

[Offline]
Step 1: The interested NGOs should visit (during office hours) the District Social 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 (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 District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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).

Documents Required:
NGO Registration Certificate (under Societies Act / Trust Act / Company Act).
NGO Maintenance Certificate (under Tamil Nadu Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009). 
Any Other Document If Required.
Old Age Pension
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Old Age Pension" scheme.

Benefits:
- ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal State.
  - Applicant must be 60 years old or above, but in the case of physically and mentally handicapped individuals, the age limit for eligibility is 55 years.
  - Applicant should not have any relation capable of providing financial support (here “relation” means: Son/ Grand Son/ Husband/Wife/ Unmarried daughter/ Parents).
  - The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
  - The applicant should not be a recipient of any other Government pension.
  - The applicant should be residing in the State for not less than ten years on the date of making the application.

&gt; ***Note:***

  - The State Government may relax the residency condition in cases where undue hardship is caused.
  - When only the year of birth is known, 1st July of that year or when the month is only known, 16th day of the month is to be taken as the date of birth.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Form(Form-P) for Pension may be obtained free of cost from following offices namely:Office of the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the concerned Panchayat Samity in case of the applicant resides in the rural areas under the said Panchayat Samity.
Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in case of the applicant resides in Municipal / Notified areas outside the areas of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Office of the Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal situated at Purta Bhawan, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata-700091, in case of the applicant resides within the areas under Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Application Form for Pension shall be addressed to:-The District Magistrate of the concerned District and shall be submitted to the Block Development Officer or the Executive Officer of the Panchayat Samity in case of the applicant residing in the rural areas under a Panchayat Samity.
The District magistrate of the concerned District and Shall be submitted to the Sub-Divisional Officer in case of the applicant residing in Municipal / Notified areas outside the areas of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
The Controller of Vagrancy, West Bengal and shall be submitted to the Controller Vagrancy West Bengal in case of the applicant residing within the areas under Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
District Nodal Officers:For any query related to the scheme concerned District Nodal Officers can be contacted.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar self-attested.
Copy of Ration Card.
Copy of Voter Id.
Copy of Disability Certificate.
Copy of Income Certificate.
Copy of Husband’s Death Certificate.
Copy of Bank Pass Book.
Nomination Form (In case of death).
Passport Size photograph.
Old Age Pension - Chandigarh
State: Chandigarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Old Age Pension scheme aims to provide financial assistance and support to elderly citizens who have reached a certain age and require regular income for their sustenance.

Benefits:
> **Pension Amount-  ₹1000/- per month.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant&#39;s family&#39;s annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-
1. The applicant resident should be at UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 60 years and above.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1:  Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website
Step 2:  Click on the " citizen login" on the home page
Step 3: Now you click on  "New User Register here" on the page
Step 4: Fill out the registration form with your
            - Full Name 
            - Father Name
            - Date Of Birth 
            - Gender 
            - Mobile No
            - Email Id
            - Country
            - State, e.t.c
Step-5:  Review the details to ensure accuracy, and then submit registration.
Step-6: After successful registration, you may receive a confirmation message on the website or via email, confirming that your registration was successful.
ApplyStep 1:  Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website
Step 2:  Click on the " citizen login" on the home page
Step 3: Now enter your 
             - Registered Email ID :
             - Password 
             - Code is Case Sensitive
Step 4: click sign-in.

Documents Required:
Two passport-size photographs.
Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).
Aadhar Card.
Mobile Number.
Old Age Pension Scheme - On Completion of 60 Years (UKBOCWWB)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Labour
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide a monthly pension of ₹1,000/- to construction workers registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board who have attained the age of 60 years.

Benefits:
- **Pension Amount:**  ₹1,000/- per month
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a construction worker registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The applicant must have completed 60 years of age.

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Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
The online application can be submitted through Shramik Suvidha Kendras.
During the application process, the applicant is required to provide the Shramik Card, Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, a Self-Declaration Certificate, and an affidavit stating that no benefit from any other scheme is being availed. 
If the documents are found correct during departmental investigation/verification, the pension is sanctioned and disbursed on a half-yearly basis. 
After every six months, the worker must submit a life certificate to continue receiving the pension.

Documents Required:
Labour Card
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook
A Self-Declaration Certificate
An affidavit stating that no benefit from any other scheme is being availed
Old Age Pension Scheme - Punjab
State: Punjab
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Punjab State Government started a pension for old age person of the state people.

Benefits:
Amount : ₹ 1,500/- per month

Eligibility:
1. Beneficiary should be a Permanent Resident of Punjab.
1. The Annual Income of Beneficiary should not be more than Rs. 60,000/- per year.
1. The Age of Beneficiary should be :- 

   1. Men: 65 Years or Above. 
   1. Women :58 Years or Above.

1. Beneficiary should own any of the below mentioned amount of land :-

   1. Maximum 2.5 Acre Nehri or Chahi Land, OR
   1. Maximum 5 Acre Barani Land, OR
   1. Waterlogged 5 Acre Land.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the "Click to apply services".
Step-3: Now login on Digital Punjab portal with Email/Phone number and password. If does have any account then register here
Step-4: Fill out the application form.
Step-5: Attach the required documents
Step-6: Submit.

[Offline]
Step-1: Applicants have to visit the official website and download the application form.
Step-2: Beneficiary can get the Offline Application Form of Punjab Old Age Pension Scheme free of cost from any of the following Offices or Centre :-
Office of District Social Security Officer.
Office of Child Development Project Officer.
Panchayat and B.D.P.O Office.
SDM Office.
Anganwadi Centre.
Sewa Kendra 
Step-3: Fill out the application form.
Step-4: Attach required documents.
Step-5: Submit the Application Form of Punjab Old Age Pension Scheme along with all the documents in the same office or 
centre from where it was collected.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity.
Proof of Address of Beneficiary.
First page of Passbook.
Proof of date of birth of Beneficiary.
Self-declaration.
Rural Area: Land Report from Patwari.
Urban Area: Property verification from EOMC.
Old Age Pension Scheme - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a monthly pension of ₹1,500/- is provided to senior citizens (both husband and wife) in the state who are 60 years of age or above and whose family’s monthly income is up to ₹4,000/- or who belong to the BPL category.

Benefits:
A pension of ₹1,500/- per month is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above.
1. The applicant’s family monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000/- or the applicant must belong to the BPL category.
1. The applicant must not be receiving any other pension.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The applicant can apply online either by themselves or through a Common Service Center (CSC) via the Department’s Pension Portal (https://ssp.uk.gov.in), the UMANG Mobile App, or the Apuni Sarkar Portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in).
The following documents are mandatory at the time of applying: Applicant’s mobile number, Passport-size photograph (attested by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / certified by Councillor), Photocopy of Aadhaar card and Voter ID card, CBS bank account details (linked/seeded with Aadhaar), Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate, Copy of family register (for rural areas only), Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) / certified by Councillor (for urban areas)
All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is being submitted.
For verification of the online application form in rural areas, the final decision is taken by the District Social Welfare Officer after recommendations from the Gram Panchayat Development Officer, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Block Development Officer, respectively. In urban areas, verification and recommendation are done by the Assistant Social Welfare Officer and Sub-District Magistrate. If the application is found correct, the District Social Welfare Officer approves it, after which the pension payment process is initiated.The pension is credited to the applicant’s bank account one month after the approval of the application.

Documents Required:
Applicant’s mobile number
Passport-size photograph (certified by Gram Pradhan / V.P.D.O. / Councillor)
Aadhaar card
Voter ID card
CBS bank account linked/seeded with Aadhaar card
Valid family income certificate or BPL certificate
Copy of family register (only for rural areas)
Copy of the resolution passed in the open meeting of the Gram Panchayat (for rural areas) or by the Councillor (for urban areas)
Note: All the above documents must be issued from the district where the application is submitted.
Old Age Pension Scheme (APB&OCWWB)
State: Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Old Age Pension Scheme” was started by the Department of Labour and Employment, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for the registered workers of Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB).

Benefits:
1. Cash assistance of ₹500/- per month, to the old age beneficiaries with an increase in ₹10/- on completion of every 5 years.

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	The applicant must be employed in the Building and Other Construction works.
3.	The applicant should be registered with Labour Welfare Board (APB&amp;OCWWB).
4.	The applicant with a membership for at least 1 year after the age of 60 years is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to contact Registering Officers, APB&OCWWB of the respective District.
Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
Xerox copy of the registration card of the worker
Bank Account details/ front page of the passbook
Passport-size photographs
Old Age Pension Scheme under Chief  Minister’s Uzhavar Padhukappu Thittam
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Old Age Pension Scheme under Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Padhukappu Thittam' is a state scheme. The scheme aims to give a pension of ₹1,000/- to old-age farmers and destitute agricultural labourers who have membership card under CMPUT.

Benefits:
**Pension:** 

- ₹1,000/- per month.

**Free Clothes during Pongal and Deepavali:**

- One free dhoti to a male pensioner.
- One free saree to a female pensioner.

**Free Rice in Anganwadi Centres:**

- 2kg/month to those who are taking nutritious meal.
- 4kg/month to those who are not taking nutritious meal.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be destitute.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 60 years and above.
1. The applicant should be farmer or a landless agricultural labour.
1. The applicant&#39;s fixed assets should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Application Process:
[Online - via CSC]
Step 1: The applicant should gather copies of the necessary documents needed to apply for the concerned scheme.
Step 2: The applicant should visit the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload copies of all the mandatory documents.
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).

Documents Required:
Applicant's Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age.
Aadhaar Consent Form.
Smart Ration Card or Any Address Proof.
Membership Card under CMPUT.
Self–declaration of Applicant.
Any Identity Proof (Voter ID Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License).
Bank Passbook.