smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Financial Assistance to OBC Students Appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial grants to the OBC students for appearing in the UPSC Mains Exam. An amount upto ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary. The assistance is extended depending on the applicant meeting the eligibility criteria and the documents submitted.

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

Eligibility:
- The applicant must belong to a Other Backward Class (OBC) 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]
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 OBC 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 Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Financial Assistance to Old Age Pensioner Suffering From TB/ Cancer” by the Dept of Women & Child Development, Govt of Puducherry, was introduced to extend a helping hand by way of financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners who are suffering from TB/Cancer to meet the medical expenses.

Benefits:
₹500/- per month in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be 60 years or above in age.
- The applicant should be a Old Age Pensioner or a Destitute Pensioner.
- The applicant should be suffering from T.B./Cancer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Women and Child Development, 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.
OR
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 to the Deputy Director (Women Development) or the Child Development Project Officer (depending on the location), at least 30 days before the proposed marriage date.
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:
Aadhaar Card.
Residence Certificate from the Revenue Department.
Income Certificate from the Revenue Department.
Passport-sized Photograph.
Declaration/undertaking (if Any).
Medical Certificate From the Medical Authority of the Government Hospital or Institution.
Photocopy of the Old Age Pension Book.
In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; the applicant is required to provide his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID along with ANY ONE of the following documents - 
1. Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.
2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
3. Passport.
4. Ration Card.
5. Voter Identity Card.
6. MGNREGA Card.
7. Kisan Photo Passbook.
8. Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).
9. Certificate of identity having a photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letterhead.
10. Any other document as specified by the Department.
Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV and AIDS
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Women, Child Development & Social Security Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS” is a Social Security Scheme by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand which aims to provide social security through financial assistance to those persons who are suffering from HIV/AIDS.

Benefits:
Amount: ₹ 1,000/- per month to the eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
  - The applicant should be suffering from HIV/AIDS.
  - The applicant should receive Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society.
  - The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card (For applicants aged 18 years and above)
  - The applicant or their spouse should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
  - The applicant or their spouse should not be retired or permanently employed in Central and State Government or in public sector undertakings.
  - The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of any family pension or pension from Central and State Government or from public sector undertakings.
  - Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application from the office of Block Development Officer (BDO) / Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) / Circle Officer.
Step 02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03:Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
Office of the BDO in rural areas.
Office of the SDO or Circle Officer in Municipalities and notified areas.

Documents Required:
Medical Proof of receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society.
Copy of Voter ID card (in case, applicant's age is 18 years or more).
Copy Aadhar Card (in case, the applicant does not have an Aadhar Card they need to submit a Self-declaration).
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Self-declaration regarding the eligibility.
Financial Assistance to Permanent Residents of Uttarakhand for Religious Pilgrimages
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Culture and Endowments
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to permanent residents of the state who have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, irrespective of their religion or caste.

Benefits:
The Uttarakhand State Government provides financial assistance of ₹50,000/- to permanent residents of the state, irrespective of religion or caste, who successfully complete the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organized by the Government of India.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must have successfully completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra organized by the Government of India.
1. The applicant must have undertaken the journey through the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Permanent residents of the state who have completed the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Pithoragarh Yatra route can apply online through the Apuni Sarkar portal, after receiving a recommendation from the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam. The main documents required for the application are as follows:
Permanent/Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand
Travel Completion Certificate issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, along with other travel-related documents
Photocopy of bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code
Photocopy of PAN card
Photocopy of Aadhaar card
After submission, the application forms are scrutinized by the Director's office. If the documents are found to be correct, the reimbursement amount is credited to the concerned individual.

Documents Required:
Permanent/Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand
Travel Completion Certificate issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, along with other travel-related documents
Photocopy of bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code
Photocopy of PAN card
Photocopy of Aadhaar card
Financial Assistance To Poor & Needy Widow Women
State: Manipur
Ministry: null
Department: Family Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Financial Assistance to Poor & Needy Widow Women" is a scheme by the Department of Social Welfare, Govt. of Manipur. The objective of the scheme is to provide social security by way of financial assistance to widows in the age group of 18-40 years.

Benefits:
The financial assistance will be at the rate of ₹ 2,000/- per annum per widow.
The scheme will cover all the eligible beneficiaries within the State of Manipur.
Financial assistance will be continued with the fresh/Renewal application every year if the fund is available.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
1. The applicant should be a Widow.
1. The age of applicant should be between 18-40 years.
1. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The application form can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.socialwelfare.nic.in or collected from the District Social Welfare Offices, Office of CDPOs. The application forms are also available during MeeyamgiNumit at Chief Minister’s Darbar Hall.
Step 2: Fill in the mandatory fields of the Application Form, and attach the supporting (self-attested) documents and the passport-sized photograph.
Step 3: Submit the form to the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer concerned.
Step 4: The name of the selected beneficiaries will be made available on the Department's website or displayed on the notice board of the Directorate, Social Welfare/ District Social Welfare Offices.

Documents Required:
Residential / Domicile Certificate of the state of Manipur.
Details of the Bank Account.
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Identity.
Proof of Age / Date of Birth.
Marriage Certificate.
Death Certificate of the Husband.
Ration Card / BPL Card.
Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Poor Scheduled Caste People Suffering From Prolonged Diseases” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to assist poor patients from Scheduled Castes suffering from prolonged illness.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹500/- per month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should have resided continuously in the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least five years.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste.
- The applicant should be at least 18 years of age.
- The annual income of the applicant should not be more than ₹2,00,000/-.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 2: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, click "Register a New Membership".
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields: Username, Password, Confirm Password, Personal Details (Full Name, First Name, Email Address, Address, Current Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Number). Agree to the declaration. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Signup".
Step 4: Visit the Official Website of the e-District Portal of the Government of Puducherry.
Step 5: At the top right corner of the home page, click "Login". In the login screen, provide your Username and Password, fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Sign In".
Step 6: On the next screen, a list of schemes by the Government of Puducherry will be displayed Department-wise.
Step 7: Click on the scheme you wish to apply for. You will be taken to its online application form.
Step 8: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (marked with a red asterisk) and upload all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required). 
Step 9: Tick the declaration stating "I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true and correct as per the best of my Knowledge". Submit the application and note the application number for tracking your application. The application number will also be received on your Registered Mobile Number / Registered Email ID.
*Track Your Application here
* Access the User Manual for Online Application here

Documents Required:
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Voter Card.
Caste Certificate.
Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
Bank Passbook.
Caste Certificate.
Income Certificate.
Medical Certificate.
Ration Card.
Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Financial Assistance to Purchase Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5 HP for Fitting to the Fishing Canoe” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. This Scheme has been introduced to grant financial assistance in the form of a subsidy on the purchase of an outboard motor of 2HP to 5HP.

Benefits:
> **For General Category**

50% subsidy, limited to ₹30,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
> **For SC/ST/Woman Category**

60% subsidy, limited to ₹36,000 on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
**NOTE 1:** The financial assistance is provided for only 01 Outboard Motor for fitting to the fishing canoe of below 26 feet.
**NOTE 2:** The beneficiary can avail of the scheme every 5 years.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant&#39;s Fishing Canoe should be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, 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:
Vessel Registration Certificate (VRC) issued by the Captain of Ports or the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa, duly incorporating the details of the Outboard Motor purchased.
River Gill Net Registration Certificate (RGNC) and License Certificate (LC) issued by the Department of Fisheries.
Undertaking as per proforma.
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste Certificate (ST/SC Certificate) (if applicable).
Mandate Form along with Bank Passbook.
Caste Certificate/Professional Certificate.
Original Invoice from the Authorized Dealer towards the purchase of the Outboard Motor of 2HP to 5HP.
Financial Assistance To Purchase Singel Net / Small Rampon Net & Its Accessories
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Financial Assistance To Purchase Singel Net / Small Rampon Net & Its Accessories” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a 50% subsidy is provided to the fishermen of Goa for the purchase of Singel Net/ Small Rampon Net and its accessories.

Benefits:
Subsidy to the extent of **50% of the actual cost limited to ₹ 50,000/-** for the purchase of Singel Net/ Small Rampon Net and its accessories, after every five years.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The Fishermen should belong to the OBC (Kharvi) Community.
- The grandfather/grandmother of the fishermen should be resident(s) of Goa.
- The fishermen shall not possess registered fishing canoes or fishing trawlers.
- Only one household family member can avail of the benefit under this scheme.

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 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:
Certificate of Vessel Registration, issued by the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa, under the Merchant Shipping Act 1958.
Fishing Vessel License Certificate
Fishing Net License Certificate.
Copy of Fishing Netbook (Updated)
Original GST Bill from the Authorized Dealer towards the Construction of the Wooden / FRP Craft.
Caste Certificate (ST/ SC) if applicable.
Copy of Aadhar Card 
Copy of Election Card 
Copy of Bank Passbook/Statement (Aadhaar linked)
Bank letter (if bank financed)
Inspection Report along with photographs of Fishing Canoe, Net, and its Accessories by Fisheries Superintendent/ Fisheries Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Fisheries (As per format).
Financial Assistance to Purchase/Construct New Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for Fishing in Inland Waters of Goa
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme has been introduced to uplift the sizeable community of traditional Fishermen, by providing them financial help in the form of subsidy on the construction/ purchase of Fishing Craft less than 26 feet for fishing in inland waters of Goa. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits:
> **For General Category**

50% subsidy, limited to ₹30,000, on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
> **For SC/ST/Woman Category**

60% subsidy, limited to ₹36,000, on a unit cost of ₹60,000 (excluding GST).
**NOTE:** The benefits can be availed after every 7 years against the replacement of the existing Canoe.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The Fishing Canoe should be registered with the Department of Captain of Ports, 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:
1. Original Invoice towards Purchase/Construction of New Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP).
2. Vessel Registration Certificate issued by Captain of Ports.
3. River Gill Net Registration Certificate and License Certificate issued by the Department of Fisheries.
4. Undertaking as per Proforma.
5. Copy of Aadhaar (Unique Identification) Card.
6. Other Backward Class (OBC) (Kharvi) Certificate or Profession Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, such as Mamlatdar or Chief Officer of the concerned Municipality, or Secretary of the concerned Village Panchayat, duly countersigned by the concerned Block Development Officer (B.D.O).
7. Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Scheduled Caste (SC) Certificate (if applicable).
8. Mandate Form along with Bank Pass Book.
9. Bills from the Authorized Boat Dealer for the construction of the Fishing Canoe.