smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Education Assistance - Folk Artist
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Education & Learning, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Education Assistance - Folk Artist" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance for the education of children of registered folk artistes.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance for the children of registered folk artistes**

- Girl and Boy children studying 10th - ₹1,000/- 
- Girl children studying 11th - ₹1,000/- 
- Girl and Boy children studying 12th - ₹1,500/- 
- Regular Degree Course with Hostel facility - ₹3,250/- 
- Regular Post Graduate Course with Hostel facility - ₹5,000/-
- Professional Degree Course with Hostel facility - ₹6,000/- 
- Professional PG Course with Hostel facility - ₹10,000/- 
- ITI or Polytechnic Course with Hostel Facility - ₹2,200/-

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Eligibility:
1. The registered folk artist&#39;s son or daughter.
1. The registered folk artist must have no dues payable to the Board.
1. The registered folk artist&#39;s son or daughter should be studying in a government or government-recognized institution.
1. Assistance is available for up to two children per family.
1. If both husband and wife are registered folk artists, only one of them is eligible for this assistance.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the regional office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form X(son or daughter), XI(daughter), XII(son or daughter) from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director 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:
Registration Card of the Folk Artist.
Certificate from the Educational Institution Head or Officer.
Certificate from the Hostel Warden.
Proof of Studying.
Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: School Education Department
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme was launched by School Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to ensure continuity of education for girl students who are the only daughters of their parents. Under this scheme, eligible girl students who are only child of their parents receive a scholarship of ₹5,000/- per year.

Benefits:
- Under the scheme, a scholarship of ₹5,000/- per year is given to single girl child students.

**Note:** The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student&amp;#39;s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a girl student.
   1. The applicant should be the only girl child of her parents.
   1. The girl student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The girl student should have scored 60% or more marks in the 10th class examination under the curriculum of the Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Board.
   1. The girl should be studying in Class 11 or 12 at a recognized private school.
   1. The school tuition fees should be less than ₹1,500/- per month.
   1. The girl student should have passed the previous class.

**Note 1:** If the parents are government employees, a certificate from the head of the office confirming the applicant is the only child or an attested copy of the family list in the ration card, is required.
**Note 2:** If the parents are not government employees, an affidavit from a notary confirming the applicant is the only child, or an attested copy of the ration card, is required.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible girl students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.
Note: The student's profile is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Single child certificate/document
Ration Card
Mark sheet of class 10th/11th 
Samagra ID
Bank Passbook
Any other documents as required
Education Loan Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Education & Learning, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A scheme named Education Loan Scheme by National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) under the M/o Social Justice and Empowerment provides loans to students from Scheduled Castes who are pursuing full-time professional or technical courses in recognized institutions.

Benefits:
1. **Maximum Loan Limit:** Up to ₹30 lakhs (for studies in India) and upto ₹40 lakhs (for studies abroad) or 90% of course fee, whichever is less.   1. **Rate of Interest:**

  - For studies in India, upto ₹30 lakhs or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. The rate of interest for male candidates is 6% whereas for female candidates it is 5.5%. The repayment period must be within 10 years for loan upto Rs.10 lakh. 
  - For studies abroad, upto ₹40 lakhs, or 90% of course fee, whichever is less. The rate of interest for male candidates is 7% whereas for female candidates it is 6.5%. The repayment period must be within 12 years for loan upto ₹10 lakhs. 

The Moratorium Period is 6 months after course completion or getting employment, whichever is earlier in both the cases.

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary (ies) should be from the Scheduled Caste Community.
   1. Individuals, Partnership Firms, and Co-operative Societies can undertake income-generating activities.
   1. The annual family income of each member/applicant should not exceed Rs.3.00 lakh.
   1. Applicants must apply for financial assistance from NSFDC through the concerned State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs)/Channelizing Agencies (CAs). 
   1. Annual family income of the applicants should be within Rs.3.00 lakhs (for both rural and urban areas w.e.f. 08.03.2018) under Credit Based Schemes. 
   1. There is no income criterion under Skill Development Training Programmes.

Application Process:
[Online]
Click on official website to apply for the scheme.
Fill the Education Loan Application Form with all the details.
Click on Submit.

[Offline]
Download the application form for this scheme.
Fill out the application form, enclose the documents, and submit them to the nearest bank or in the office of NSFDC.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity (Aadhaar Card)
Passport Sized Photograph
Proof of Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate / Marksheet)
Caste Certificate (issued by the relevant authority of District Administration).
Annual Family Income Certificate on self-certification of the beneficiaries with the endorsement of the same by any Gazetted Officer notified by the State/Central government.
In the case of a loan being applied at the Bank (Channel Partner), Self-Certification assessed and endorsed by the Branch Manager can be treated as valid proof.
Bank Details of the Applicant.
Education Loan Scheme of NMDFC
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs
Department: null
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: All

Loan of upto ₹20,00,000/- for domestic courses & ₹30,00,000/- for courses abroad under Credit  Line-1 and Credit line -2 is extended to beneficiaries belong to minority communities at 3% p.a. & 8% p.a respectively.

Benefits:
- Concessional Credit to the beneficiaries among minority communities.

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Eligibility:
a) The applicant must be Indian and belong to one of the six notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain).
b) The annual family income limit is:
Up to Rs. 3.00 lakh per annum under Credit Line-1.
Up to Rs. 8.00 lakh per annum under Credit Line–2.
c) The applicant must have secured admission to a recognized institution in India or abroad through a merit-based selection or entrance test.
d) The course must be technical or professional, with a duration not exceeding 5 years.
e) The applicant must not have availed financial support for the same course under any other Government scheme.
f) The loan is admissible for tuition fees, hostel charges, books, equipment, and travel (for abroad studies).
g) The applicant must have a co-borrower (parent/guardian) with a verified income certificate.
h) Preference shall be given to female students and candidates from economically weaker sections.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
NMDFC implements its schemes & programs through State Channelizing Agencies (SCA list: www.nmdfc.org/SCA ) nominated by the respective State Governments & Banking Partners on refinance mode (Presently through Canara Bank & Punjab Grameen Bank).

Documents Required:
Duly filled Education Loan Application Form.
Photographs of student and co-borrower (parent/guardian).
Proof of Minority Status (certificate or self-declaration).
Income Certificate of the family issued by competent authority.
Proof of Residence: Aadhaar card, voter ID, ration card, or utility bill.
Admission Letter from recognized college/university in India or abroad.
Fee Structure or estimate from the educational institution.
Mark Sheets/Certificates of qualifying examinations (Class X, XII, Graduation, etc.).
Bank Account Proof: Aadhaar-linked bank passbook copy.
Valid Passport and Visa (for studies abroad).
Proof of age (DOB Certificate/10th Certificate).
Affidavit/Undertaking confirming that no other education loan has been availed under a government scheme.
PAN Card of student and co-borrower.
Educational Assistance for Degree Course
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Educational Assistance for Degree Course scheme provides financial assistance to children of registered construction workers pursuing their undergraduate degree (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year, if applicable). This benefit is also extended to the wife of a registered male worker.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- per year for undergraduate students.

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Eligibility:
1. The children&#39;s parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The student must be enrolled in a degree course (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
1. The benefit applies to a maximum of two children and the wife of a registered male worker.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor 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:
Passport-size Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Bank Passbook.
Marksheet/School Certificate of passing in the previous academic level.
Acknowledgment/Bonafide of Admission in the current academic year.
Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).
Educational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Educational Assistance for Government Recognised Diploma Courses scheme is designed to financially support children of registered construction workers, providing ₹20,000 per year for diploma courses and ₹25,000/- per year for postgraduate diploma courses.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance For:**

- Government Recognized Diploma Courses- ₹20,000/-
- Postgraduate Diploma Courses- ₹25,000/-

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> **NOTE:** Benefit applies to a maximum of two children and to the wife of registered male workers.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a child or spouse of a registered construction worker.
1. The construction worker should be registered under the MBOCWW. 
1. The applicant must be enrolled in a government-recognized diploma or postgraduate diploma course.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor 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:
Passport-size Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Bank Passbook.
Marksheet/School Certificate of passing in the previous academic level.
Acknowledgment/Bonafide for admission in the current academic year.
Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).
Educational Assistance for Medical and Engineering Courses
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides educational assistance to the children and spouses of registered construction workers pursuing medical and engineering degrees.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance For:**

- Medical Degree: ₹1,00,000/-
- Engineering Degree: ₹60,000/-

Eligibility:
1. The children&#39;s parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The student must be enrolled in a government-recognized medical or engineering institution.
1. A maximum of two children or the wife of the registered worker can apply.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor 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:
Passport-size Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Bank Passbook.
Marksheet/School Certificate of passing in the previous academic level.
Acknowledgment/Bonafide for admission in the current academic year.
Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).
Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme “Educational Assistance to Children of Women Headed Families” was launched by the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala. The scheme proposes to extend a helping hand to women-headed families by way of providing financial assistance to the education of children.

Benefits:
1.	Category I - Children below 5 years and between 1st to 5th standard: ₹300/- per month
2.	Category II - Between 6th to 10th standard: ₹500/- per month
3.	Category III - Plus one (11th Standard) &amp; Plus two (12th Standard): ₹750/- per month
4.	Category IV - Degree and above: ₹1000/- per month

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line Family.
   1. HIV/AIDS-affected persons, socially discriminated persons, war widows, etc. are eligible irrespective of their BPL status.
   1. A family in which the husband of the woman is bedridden and not able to cover livelihood, due to stroke/or spinal injury is eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. Only two children’s per family are eligible for this scheme.
   1. The child should study in Government or Government aided School or College.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The applicant should visit the nearest Anganwadi, Child Development Project Office, or social justice office in Kerala state. Application Form
Step 02: The application form can collected from the Child Development Project Officer through Anganwadi Workers or it can be downloaded from the Official Website of the Social Justice Department, Kerala.
Step 03: The duly filled application form along with the documents prescribed will be forwarded to the concerned District Social Justice Office, Kerala.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card etc.
Passport-size photograph
Below Poverty Line (BPL) card
Residence proof
Ration card
Educational details of the child (previous exam mark sheet and bonafide certificate)
Bank account details
A certificate from the head of the educational institution where the child studies that the child is not availing of any other scholarship.
Educational Assistance to the 10th to 12th Students
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Educational Assistance to the 10th to 12th Students scheme was launched by the Maharashtra Building And Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWW), Labour Department Maharashtra.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹10,000/- for children scoring 50% or more in 10th or 12th standard exams.

Eligibility:
1. The children&#39;s parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The child must have passed the 10th or 12th standard with at least 50% marks.
1. Only children and spouse of registered construction workers are eligible to get educational assistance.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor 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:
Passport-size Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Bank Passbook.
Marksheet for at least 50% or more secured marks.
Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).
Educational Assistance to the Children of the Registered Worker Studying in 11th and 12th Standard
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Educational Assistance" scheme provides financial support of ₹10,000 per year to children of registered construction workers who are studying in the 11th or 12th standard. The benefit applies to a maximum of two children per worker and extends to the wife of a registered male worker.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹10,000 per year for children studying in 11th and 12th grades.

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> **Note:** Benefit applies to up to two children and the wife of a registered worker.

Eligibility:
1. The children&#39;s parents or guardians should be registered under the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The child/wife must be studying in 11th or 12th standard.
1. Only children and spouse of registered construction workers are eligible to get educational assistance.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner/Government Labor 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:
Passport-size Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Bank Passbook.
MarkSheet for 11th or 12th standard.
Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).
Educational Assistance to the Children Studying in 1st to 7th and 8th to 10th Class
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, educational assistance is provided of ₹2,500/- to the children studying in 1st to 7th standard and ₹5,000/- for the children studying in 8th to 10th standard of the registered construction worker. The scheme covers up to two children and the wife of a registered male worker.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:**

- 1st to 7th Class: ₹2,500/-- 8th to 10th Class: ₹5,000/-
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Eligibility:
1. The worker should be engaged in a building or other construction work.
1. The worker should be registered under the Maharashtra Building &amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The children or a registered male worker&#39;s wife should be enrolled in any grade from Class 1st to 10th.
1. Only two children or a registered male worker&#39;s wife will be entitled to scholarships.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the MBOCWW official website. 
Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Labor Commissioner / Government Labor 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:
Passport-size Photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Identity Card of Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Bank Passbook.
School Certificate of 75% Attendance.
Proof of Residence (One of Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/Ration Sheet/Last Month's Electricity Bill/Gram Panchayat Certificate).