smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme" provides financial assistance to houseless leather artisans for constructing Living cum Work Sheds through the Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** ₹2,50,000/- for construction.- **Subsidy Amount:** ₹2,20,000/- provided by the government.- **Beneficiary Contribution:** ₹30,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be leather artisans.
1. The applicant should belongs to sub-castes Arundathiyar, Chammadiya, Chamar, Chambar, Chamagar, Madar, Madig, Madiga, Mini Madig, Jambavalu, Haralayya, Machigar, Mochigar, Mochi, muchi, Telugu Mochi, kamaati mocha, Rohidas, Dhor, kakkayya, Kankayya, Samagara, Samagar, Aadhi Anddra, Aadhi Dravida, Aadhi Karnataka among schedule castes.
1. The age of the applicant should be 18 years.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual income should not exceed ₹32,000/- in rural areas and ₹87,600/- in urban areas.
1. The applicant or their family members must not have received benefits from other schemes, except Training/Paaduke kuteera schemes.
1. The applicant&#39;s family members should not be employed in government or semi-government organizations.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step-01: Visit the official Seva Sindhu Portal. 
Step-02: Choose "New Users Register Here" and fill in your Aadhaar Number and the Captcha code.
Step-03: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter the OTP to continue.
Step-04: Once your DigiLocker account is created, click "Allow" to proceed.
Step-05: Fill out your email ID, mobile number, create a password, and enter the captcha, then click "Submit".
Step-06: You will receive OTPs on both your email and mobile number. Enter both OTPs and select "Validate".
Step-07: Once validated, a confirmation message will indicate your registration is successful.
Applying for a Scheme:Step-01: Go to Seva Sindhu Portal and select "Department & Services".
Step-02: Select department "Social Welfare Department" and click on the scheme "Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Living cum work shed Construction Scheme"
Step-03: Click "Apply Online" and enter your registered email ID/mobile number and the OTP.
Step-04: Select the scheme and provide your personal, address, and banking details as required.
Step-05: Once submitted, you will receive an Application ID. You can use this ID to track your application status on the portal.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph of the applicant and spouse.
Aadhaar Card.
Caste Certificate with RD Number.
Income Certificate.
Ration Card.
Site Khatha Certificate.
E-Shram Card (for cobbler/shoemaker profession).
Skill test certificate issued by the Technical Section Committee of the Corporation.
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Meritorious Student Award Scheme
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme awards special prizes to meritorious Scheduled Caste students who secure the highest marks in the Class 10th and 12th board examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, and ICSE in the state.

Benefits:
**Awards for securing the highest marks in the Class 10th Board examinations:**

  - **1st prize (Boy/Girl):** ₹30,000/-  - **2nd prize (Boy/Girl):** ₹25,000/-  - **3rd prize (Boy/Girl):** ₹20,000/-  - **4th prize (Only Girl):** ₹15,000/-  - **5th prize (Only Girl):** ₹10,000/-  - **6th prize (Only Girl):** ₹5,000/-
**Awards for securing the highest marks in the Class 12th Board examinations:**

  - **1st prize (Boy/Girl):** ₹51,000/-  - **2nd prize (Boy/Girl):** ₹40,000/-  - **3rd prize (Boy/Girl):** ₹30,000/-  - **4th prize (Only Girl):** ₹20,000/-  - **5th prize (Only Girl):** ₹15,000/-  - **6th prize (Only Girl):** ₹10,000/-
**Note:** Payments are made into the bank accounts of the applicants.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. Meritorious students from Scheduled Caste categories who secure the highest marks in the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations (Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, or ICSE) in the state are eligible for the award.
   1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Students studying in the school must submit their applications to the head of the institution.
In the institute or hostel where the student is admitted, the head of the institute or superintendent will complete the necessary formalities upon receiving the application.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
Income certificate
Passing marksheet with the highest marks in the state
Samagra ID
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Aarthik Kalyan Yojana
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Aarthik Kalyan Yojana" under the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste Department, Madhya Pradesh, offers a 7% annual interest subsidy on loans for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, up to 5 years, subject to regular repayment.

Benefits:
7% interest subsidy on loans for up to 5 years.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 55 years of age.
1. The applicant should not be an income tax payer.
1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution, such as MFI, NBFC, SFB, or PACS.
1. The applicant should not currently be a beneficiary of any other self-employment scheme from the state or central government.
1. The applicant&#39;s family income should meet the following definition:

- If unmarried: Includes the applicant and dependent parents.
- If married: Includes the applicant, spouse, and dependent children (no age limit for dependent, unmarried children).

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, 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:
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size Photograph
Proof of Residence 
Ration Card (optional)
Bank Account Details (e.g., Copy of Bank Passbook)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Age Certificate
Registrar of Birth Certificate
Signature
Any other documents as required
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage and motivate students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities who are studying in Sanskrit schools from Class 6 to Class 12 in Uttarakhand by providing financial scholarships to support their education.

Benefits:
**Scholarship Amount:** 

  - Students from Class 6 to Class 12 will be provided ₹3,012/- per year, at the rate of ₹251/- per month.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student studying in Class 6 to Class 12 at Sanskrit schools in Uttarakhand.
   1. The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. A total of 200 students studying in Class 6 to Class 12 at Sanskrit schools in the state will be eligible for the scholarship.
   1. The student must possess a valid caste certificate issued by a competent authority.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Institutional students belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe, studying in Sanskrit schools or colleges, who possess a caste certificate, Aadhaar card, and bank account, will submit their documents to the concerned Principal. The Principal will forward the documents along with their recommendation to the Assistant Director, Sanskrit Education, Uttarakhand, who will then send it to the Director. After the Director’s approval, the scholarship will be disbursed online by the Uttarakhand Sanskrit Academy.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe)
Aadhaar Card
Bank Account details
Any other documents as required
Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu  Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-I
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-.
- One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

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> **Mode of Disbursal:**

₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The bride (widow) should be 20 years or above in age.
1. The bridegroom should be less than 40 years or above in age.

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 acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Application Deadline:The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.

[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 District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
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).
Application Deadline:The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.

Documents Required:
Death Certificate of the First Husband.
Widow Certificate From Tahsildar.
Remarriage Photos.
Age Proof of the Bride.
Age Proof of the Bridegroom.
Certificate to Prove First Marriage of the Bridegroom From Tahsildar or MLA.
Marriage Invitation.
Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme-II
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to encourage widow remarriage and to rehabilitate widows by giving financial assistance.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹ 25,000/-.
- One sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

> **Mode of Disbursal:**

₹15,000/- through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000/- as a National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a widow.
1. The bride (widow) should be 20 years or above in age.
1. The bridegroom should be less than 40 years or above in age.
1. The applicant should have a degree passed from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
1. The applicant should have a diploma passed from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

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 acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Application Deadline:The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.

[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 District Social Welfare Officer/ Extension Officer (Social Welfare).
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).
Application Deadline:The application is submitted within six months from the date of remarriage.

Documents Required:
Death Certificate of the First Husband.
Widow Certificate From Tahsildar.
Remarriage Photos.
Age Proof of the Bride.
Age Proof of the Bridegroom.
Certificate to Prove First Marriage of the Bridegroom From Tahsildar or MLA.
Marriage Invitation.
Dr. Dhyanpal Singh Memorial Award (for Final-Year Undergraduate Students of All Colleges)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support and encourage meritorious students by providing them with monetary assistance of ₹30,000/- in their final year of undergraduate studies, thereby reducing financial burdens.

Benefits:
The selected students will receive an amount of ₹30,000/- per year in their final year of undergraduate.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award amount is provided once per year.

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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 students receive their payments.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Dr. K.C. Sharma Fellowship (M.Sc. Agriculture, Agronomy (Second Year) Students)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing an M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy) who are in their second year of study, by awarding them a monthly fellowship of ₹1000/- for one year.

Benefits:
**Fellowship Amount:**  ₹1,000/- per month.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the second year of the M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The fellowship is awarded 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 fellowship payments.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-I
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept. Tamil Nadu. The aim is to abolish caste & community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-. 
- 1 Sovereign (8gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam.

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> **Mode of disbursal:**

₹15,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹10,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The bride should have passed the 10th standard (5th standard in case the applicant is from a Scheduled Tribe).
1. The age of the bride should be above 18 years at the time of marriage.
1. One spouse should be from a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and the other should be from a different Community.

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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 CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Application Deadline:The application should be submitted within two years from the date of marriage.

Documents Required:
Marriage Invitation/ Marriage Registration Certificate.
Community Certificate of the bride.
Community Certificate of the bridegroom.
Age Certificate of the bride.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme-II
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Inter-caste Marriage Assistance Scheme' was launched by the Social Welfare & Women Empowerment Dept. Tamil Nadu. The aim is to abolish caste & community discrimination by encouraging inter-caste marriage by giving financial assistance to newly married couples.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹50,000 given to the newly married couple. 
- 1 Sovereign (8 gm) 22-carat gold coin for making Thirumangalyam. 

> **Mode of Disbursal:**

₹30,000 through Electronic Clearing Service and ₹20,000 in the form of National Savings Certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The couple should belong to a backward class / most backward class community.
1. The bride should have passed the 10th standard. 
1. The bride should have studied up to Vth standard in the case of the scheduled tribe.
1. The age of the bride should be above 18 years at the time of marriage.
1. The bride should have a degree passed from regular colleges, distance education/government-recognized open university.
1. The applicant should have a diploma holder passed from the Institution recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.

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 acknowledgment from the CSC. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Application Deadline:The application should be submitted before the child completes 3 years of age.

Documents Required:
Marriage Invitation or Marriage Registration Certificate.
Community Certificates of the bride.
Community Certificates of the bridegroom.
Age Certificate of the bride.
Certificates of Graduates / Diploma.