smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
One Time Cash Incentive towards Learning Driving (Sainik Welfare)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"One Time Cash Incentive towards Learning Driving" is a Welfare Scheme by the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, up to ₹4,000/- is provided to the unemployed Ex-servicemen to learn to drive. The driving course should be taken from a Government-recognized School/Institution.

Benefits:
- A one-time cash incentive of ₹4,000/- is provided to take a course on driving.
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-Serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen).- The Ex-Serviceman should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should be unemployed.
- The applicant should have obtained prior permission from the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry, to take up the course.
- The applicant should apply within three years of discharge from service.
- The applicant should take the driving course from a Government-recognized School/Institution.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
*The application should be submitted within three months from the date of successful completion of the course.
Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/GrievancesAddress: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Documents Required:
Identity Card of the ESM.
Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
Proof of Successful Completion of the Driving Course.
Declaration by the ESM.
One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Commercial Taxes Department
Category: Utility & Sanitation
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"One Time Settlement (O.T.S.) Scheme" aims to recover outstanding electricity dues from defaulting consumers by offering a waiver of delayed payment charges. Beneficiaries can pay only the principal amount in a lump sum, applicable to consumers with arrears up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008.

Benefits:
- All delayed payment charges, including 18% interest, will be waived off for consumers whose cases are referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) from the date of referring the case till the date of realization of outstanding dues.
- Consumers will have to pay only the principal amount in a lump sum.
- The ₹100/- deposited along with the application will be adjusted against the energy bill to be settled under the scheme.

_*If the consumer backs out or fails to pay the finalized amount within the specified period, the ₹100/- will be forfeited._

Eligibility:
- The scheme is applicable to defaulting consumers in the categories of LIG (Low-Income Group), Domestic, Agriculture, Small Commercial, and LTP (Motive Power).
- Consumers with accumulated arrears of up to ₹20,000/- as of 31-3-2008 are eligible.
- The scheme is applicable to consumers whose installations are temporarily or permanently disconnected as of 31-3-2008 for non-payment of outstanding arrears.
- Consumers whose cases have been referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.) are also eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Eligible consumers should apply to the concerned Sub-Divisional Officer of the Electricity Department in the prescribed format. Submit the application along with a Demand Draft (D.D.) or Pay Order of ₹100/- in favour of the Chief Electrical Engineer.
Step 2: The Sub-Divisional Officer will communicate the total finalized amount of the bill and the last date of payment to the consumer. The consumer must pay the finalized amount in one lump sum within one month from the date of communication.
*The ₹100/- deposited along with the application will be adjusted against the energy bill to be settled under the scheme.
*For consumers whose cases have been referred to the Revenue Recovery Court (R.R.C.), the Assistant Engineer will approach the concerned Mamlatdar for withdrawal of the case upon full settlement of the bill.
*If the consumer backs out from the scheme or fails to pay the finalized amount within the specified period, the ₹100/- will be forfeited to the Government.
Billing Dispute RedressalIn cases where the break-up of actual energy charges and delayed payment charges (D.P.C.) are not available with the Sub-Divisional Office, the case shall be referred to the Billing Dispute Redressal Committee for amicable settlement.

Documents Required:
₹100/- in the form of a Demand Draft (D.D.) or Pay Order drawn in favour of the Chief Electrical Engineer, payable at the local accredited bank.
One-day Seminar on Vedic Mathematics
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide a common platform for officers, teachers, and students from universities, colleges, schools, and other departments to actively participate and gain knowledge about the simplified curriculum of Vedic Mathematics and its easy-to-apply methods.

Benefits:
Participants of the seminar will gain knowledge about the simplified course of Vedic Mathematics and learn its easy and practical methods.
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Eligibility:
1. Officers, teachers, and students from universities, colleges, schools, and other departments are eligible to participate in the seminar.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After finalizing the date, time, and venue of the seminar, the convener will submit the list of invitees, who will then be formally invited through letters issued by the Academy Secretary.

Documents Required:
Documents are required for attending the seminar, as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy.
One-time and Annual Financial Grant to Soldiers Awarded with Gallantry Medals
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Sainik Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/annuity is provided to serving or ex-servicemen who have been conferred with the “Gallantry Medal Award.” In the event of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the grant is extended to the eligible family members or dependents.

Benefits:
- A one time grant of maximum of ₹50,00,000/- and minimum ₹4,00,000/- is given.
- Annual financial assistance of a maximum of ₹3,00,000/- and a minimum of ₹40,000/- is given.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant should be a serving soldier, an ex-serviceman, or in the event of martyrdom/death of the soldier, an eligible dependent.
   1. The soldier must have been conferred with a “Gallantry Medal Award.”
   1. In case of martyrdom or death of the soldier, the following dependents are eligible to apply:

  - Veer Nari (lifelong or until remarriage)
  - Son (up to 25 years of age) / Daughter (till marriage)
  - Parents
  - Unmarried sisters
  - Brother (up to 25 years of age)

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After obtaining the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office, it must be submitted to the concerned office.
The following documents are required for the application: Aadhaar Card of the applicant, PAN Card, Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque, Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent), Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand, Photocopy of the gazette notification regarding the award of the gallantry medal, Affidavit (on ₹10 stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state, Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman)
After verification of the applications at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are paid the approved amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Under this, the one-time grant is disbursed immediately, while the annuity amount is released annually.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the applicant
PAN Card
Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque
Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent)
Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand
Photocopy of the gazette notification regarding the award of the gallantry medal
Affidavit (on ₹10 stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state
Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman)
One-Time Grant Money to Soldiers Conferred with Vishisht Seva Medal Award
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Sainik Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a one-time financial assistance/grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- is provided to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state who have been conferred with the ‘Vishisht Seva Medal Award’.

Benefits:
- A one-time grant ranging from a minimum of ₹75,000/- to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- is given to serving soldiers and ex-servicemen of the state.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a serving soldier or an ex-serviceman of the state who has been conferred with the &amp;#39;Vishisht Seva Medal Award&amp;#39;.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After obtaining the application form from the District Sainik Welfare Office, it must be submitted to the concerned office.
The following documents are required for the application: Aadhaar Card of the applicant, PAN Card, Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque, Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent), Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand, Affidavit (on ₹10/- stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state, Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman), a photocopy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'
After verification of the applications at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are paid the approved amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Under this, the one-time grant is disbursed immediately, while the annuity amount is released annually.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the applicant
PAN Card
Photocopy of bank passbook and cancelled cheque
Identity card of the dependent (if the applicant is a dependent)
Domicile certificate of Uttarakhand
Affidavit (on ₹10 stamp paper) declaring that the applicant has not received, and will not receive in the future, the one-time grant/annuity payable on the gallantry medal from any other state
Photocopy of discharge book (if the applicant is an ex-serviceman)
A copy of the Gazette Notification regarding conferment of 'Vishisht Seva Medal Award'
Opening And Running Junior Colleges For VJNT Students Run By Voluntary Agencies
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Govt. of Maharashtra vide G.R. dated 26/6/2008 launched the scheme “Opening and Running Junior Colleges for VJNT Students Run by Voluntary Agencies” for the educational and social development of Vimukta Jatis and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT) students.

Benefits:
The facilities like academic education, free lodging, and boarding along with necessary educational goods & stationery are provided to the students of the VJNT category in Junior Colleges.
The facilities like medical, bedding & clothing, and uniforms are provided to the residential students.

Eligibility:
1. Students should be residents of Maharashtra.
1. Students should belong to VJNT Category.
1. Voluntary Agency should have running Secondary Ashram School.
1. The result of Secondary School should not below than 60%.
1. Voluntary Agencies should be economically sound to run Junior Colleges.
1. Building, Water supply, Electricity etc. facilities should be available.
1. Most of Population should be VJNT nearby School place.
1. There should not be more Junior Colleges around the Ashram School.
1. There should not be any dispute / Court matter against the Voluntary Agency.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The applicant should contact the Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare of the concerned District in Maharashtra.
Step 02: The applicant may also contact Head Master of the concerned Ashram School in Maharashtra.
Step 03: Admissions are finalized by the Head Master of the concerned Ashram School Head Master.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Applicant's domicile certificate
Caste/category certificate
Operation of Ashram Hostels
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Education & Learning, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, free accommodation, nutritious meals, educational materials, uniforms, personal hygiene items, and other facilities are provided to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students residing in ashram hostels operated by the Tribal Area Development Department.

Benefits:
> **Students are provided with the following annually and monthly benefits:**

**Annually (per student):**

- School uniform with stitching
- Shoes, socks, towel, and warm sweater

**Monthly (per student):**

- Nutritious breakfast and meals
- Hair oil
- Bathing and washing soap
- Hair cutting service
- Laundry for bed linen (sheet, pillow cover, blanket)
- Electricity and water facilities
- Newspapers and magazines

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. Scheduled Tribe students are eligible if there is no primary school within 1.5 km, no upper primary school within 3 km, and no secondary/higher secondary school within 5 km of their residence.
   1. The parents/guardians should not be an income tax payee.
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s family should not own more than 400 square yards of urban land.
   1. The applicant&amp;#39;s family should not own more than 15 bighas of agricultural land.
   1. The student should pass the current academic year to continue enrollment in the next year.
   1. The student should be a resident of the same district in which the hostel application has been made.

**Notes:**

  - All new admissions will be made on the basis of merit.
  - Admission to hostels in specific tribal areas will be given only to tribal students belonging to the same area.
  - Re-admission in the next academic year will be granted only if the student passes the annual examination.

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 E-Mitra Center and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the E-Mitra Center agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Step 4: Keep the receipt or acknowledgment form for future reference.
Note:All new admissions will be made on the basis of merit.
Admission to hostels in specific tribal areas will be given only to tribal students belonging to the same area.
Re-admission in the next academic year will be granted only if the student passes the annual examination.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate
Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate
Income Certificate
Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card
Operation of River Rafting / Kayaking Activities
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Individual

The scheme aims to promote safe & regulated adventure tourism in the state by allowing licensed rafting companies to operate & issuing certifications to qualified river guides. Under this scheme, rafting companies are granted permission to operate, and licenses are issued to qualified river guides.

Benefits:
Rafting companies are permitted to operate, and licenses are issued to river guides, providing revenue benefits to the state and economic benefits to tourism businesses.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand for at least ten years or a native of the state.
1. The applicant should possess advanced practical and technical knowledge of aero sports.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
(1) Applicants seeking permission for River Rafting/Kayaking can apply between 1st July and 31st July for the River Ganga, and throughout the year for other rivers.
1. For running the firm:
Application letter
Prescribed application form
Insurance of the firm
Valid registration under the Firms/Societies Act
Uttarakhand Travel Business Registration Certificate
Three years of experience in adventure activities
Details of the staff working in the firm
Details of rafts/kayaks/safety equipment
Application fee as per rules: Rs. 1000/-
2. For River Guide:
Be in good health
Age should be between 18 and 50 years
Minimum educational qualification: Must have passed 10th (High School) class
Be capable of swimming
Every guide must hold a valid First Aid Certification issued by Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, or other recognized organizations
(1) After due scrutiny of the applications by the Department, they are placed before the Technical Committee.
(2) After inspection by the Technical Committee, all applicants are informed about the permission, along with reasons, by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board within a maximum period of 45 days.

Documents Required:
For Rafting/Kayaking Firm Operation:
Application Letter
Prescribed Application Form
Insurance Certificate of the Firm
Valid Registration Certificate under the Firms Societies Act
Uttarakhand Travel Business Registration Certificate
Proof of Three Years’ Experience in Adventure Activities
Details of the Firm’s Working Staff
Details of Rafts/Kayaks/Safety Equipment
Application Fee Receipt (₹1000/-)
For River Guide License:
Medical Fitness Certificate (proving complete health)
Proof of Age (18–50 years)
Educational Qualification Certificate (Class 10 Pass)
Swimming Capability Proof (self-declaration or training certificate if applicable)
Valid First Aid Certification (from Red Cross/St John’s Ambulance/other recognised institutions)
Operation of SC Senior Hostel
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Operation of SC Senior Hostel" provides accommodations and a conducive learning environment for Scheduled Caste students. Through this scheme, separate junior, senior, and college hostels with free boarding and lodging facilities are provided to both boys and girls.

Benefits:
**Accommodation**

- Free boarding facilities
- Free lodging facilities
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Junior, senior, and college-level accommodations

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**Additional Facilities**

- Sports equipment
- Toilet kits
- Library facilities
- Scholarship (90% paid to joint account of Hostel Superintendent and Mess Secretary, 10% to student&#39;s account)

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be a regular student of a recognized institution.
1. There is no income limit for senior hostels.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Head of the Institution and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
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 authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
Previous Class Passing Certificate/ Marksheet
Samagra ID
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
Guardian's Consent Letter
Operation of Sports Hostels
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage tribal students to participate in sports and prepare them for national & international competitions. Tribal students from Classes 6 to 12 are provided with free accommodation, specialized training, nutritious meals & other necessary facilities in the sports hostels.

Benefits:
The following facilities are provided in the sports hostel:

- Free residential accommodation in sports hostels.
- Nutritious meals, snacks, and special dietary arrangements as per approved pattern.
- Sports training with modern equipment by expert coaches (especially in archery and athletics).
- Free school uniforms and educational materials.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant should be studying in class 6th to 12th.1. The applicant should not have any disability or suffering from any serious illness.
1. The applicant’s parents/guardians should not be income tax payers.
1. The applicant should not be a failed student in the last examination.

**Note:** Only those students who pass the selection test will be admitted to the sports hostel.

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 E-Mitra Center and complete the Biometric Verification Process.
Step 3: The applicant should ensure that the E-Mitra Center agent completes all mandatory fields in the application form and uploads copies of all required documents.
Step 4: Keep the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card Copy
Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy
Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy (Last Class Marksheet)
Caste/Tribe Certificate
Income Certificate