smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Assistance Scheme for Handloom Spinning-Weaving Women Workers
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Industry Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support to traditional women workers whose primary occupation is handloom weaving, spinning, or related weaving activities. Under this scheme, eligible women workers are provided with handloom equipment, including looms & related equipment, worth upto ₹25,000/-.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, for providing handloom / pantloom / frameloom and other related tools and equipment to selected women workers, 90% of the total cost (up to a maximum of ₹25,000/-) will be borne by the department, while the remaining 10% will be contributed by the beneficiary herself.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a woman worker who belong to a family whose ancestral occupation is weaving, spinning, knitting, or allied handloom activities.
   1. Preference will be given to women workers who have experience in the handloom sector but are unable to carry out weaving work due to the unavailability of a loom.
   1. The woman worker must be registered with the Government of India or Government of Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Application forms can be obtained from the General Manager, District Industries Centre, or downloaded from the departmental website at https://doi.uk.org.
Along with the application form, applicants must submit a copy of their Aadhaar card, bank account details, relevant registration certificate (if registered with the Government of India or the State Government), and other documents, photographs, or certificates related to handicrafts or weaving. These documents should be submitted through the General Manager of the concerned District Industries Centre.
Selection Process:
A committee constituted under the chairmanship of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, will select eligible women workers at the district level as per the prescribed criteria. The list of selected beneficiaries along with the necessary details will be forwarded to the Directorate of Industries for approval. After approval, 90% of the sanctioned amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the selected women workers.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Bank account details (passbook or statement)
Relevant registration certificate (if registered with the Government of India or the State Government)
Documents or certificates related to handicrafts/weaving work
Recent passport-size photographs
Any other supporting documents as required by the department
Assistance to Co-operative Irrigation Societies (Trible Area)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies, Individual

The scheme "Assistance to Co-operative Irrigation Societies (Tribal Area)" aims to enhance agricultural productivity by financially supporting co-operative irrigation societies in tribal areas through the installation of water distribution infrastructure.

Benefits:
- **Monetary Support:** Financial help is provided for the installation of electric motors and pumps on wells and agar creeks to enhance irrigation facilities.
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Eligibility:
- Cooperative irrigation societies formed by small and marginal farmers, or any other farmers, are eligible under this scheme.
  - The society should be located within the state of Gujarat.
  - The Scheme is applicable to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should prepare the application on plain paper.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the District Registrar's Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required:
Proof of Co-operative Society Registration.
Proof of ST Category (Caste Certificate).
Address Proof of the Society (Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, etc.).
Identity Proof of Applicant Members (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID).
Land Ownership or Usage Proof for Well/Agar Creek Installation.
Project Proposal Detailing the Irrigation Setup.
Bank Account Details of the Society.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Related Authorities (if applicable).
Resolution Copy of Society for Installation of Irrigation Setup.
Electricity Connection Certificate or Application Copy (if applicable).
Any other documents as required.
Assistance to Farmers for Mini Tractor and Power Tiller in Farm Mechanization Program
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Assistance to Farmers for Mini Tractor and Power Tiller in Farm Mechanization Program”  aims to support mechanization in agriculture through financial aid for the purchase of mini tractors and power tillers to all eligible farmers across the state.

Benefits:
> **Mini Tractors up to 20 HP and Power Tillers above 8 BHP:**

- **General Category Farmers:** Financial assistance of ₹45,000/- or 40% of the equipment cost, whichever is less.- **SC/ST Farmers:** Financial assistance of ₹60,000/- or 50% of the equipment cost, whichever is less.
> **Power Tillers Below 8 BHP:**

- **General Category Farmers:** Financial assistance of ₹40,000/- or 40% of the equipment cost, whichever is less.- **SC/ST Farmers:** Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- or 50% of the equipment cost, whichever is less.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a farmer.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be engaged in agricultural practices and require mechanization support.
  - The applicant should intend to purchase either a mini tractor up to 20 HP, or a power tiller (either above or below 8 BHP).

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Assistance to Farmers in Purchasing Nano Fertilizers Under the Agricultural Assistance Program for Farmers Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme offers financial assistance to farmers from non-SC/ST categories to support the purchase of Nano Fertilizers, aiming to enhance agricultural productivity and uplift the standard of living of farmers in Gujarat.

Benefits:
- Up to 50% of the purchased price per hectare or ₹750/- (within a maximum limit of 4 hectares per account.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must belong to the General category (i.e., not SC or ST).
  - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Assistance to Farmers to Purchase Heavy Farm Equipment (Tractor)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing tractors, promoting farm mechanization and increasing farm power availability.

Benefits:
- **Subsidy Assistance:** 25% of the cost for:

1. Models up to 40 PTO HP (Max ₹45,000/-).
1. Models above 40 PTO HP and up to 60 PTO HP (Max ₹60,000/-).

> **Note:**

- Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits: 10 years.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a landholding farmer.
  - The applicant should belong to the Gujarat state.

  - The applicant must purchase the Tractor from an [authorized dealer](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_DealerDetails.aspx).
&gt; **Note:**

  - Beneficiary farmers can receive the benefit of one tractor component per land record (8 A).
  - Among the holders of a land record mentioned in 8-A, if there is more than one farmer, only one of these farmers will get benefits.
  - If a farmer holds multiple land records or has a name in multiple land records, the benefits will be availed by the farmer on a single land record only.
  - The benefits are available once every 10 years per land record.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Note: Application will be accepted on the principle of first come, first serve bases within the target limits.
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Land ownership proof (8-A land record).
Aadhaar card.
Bank passbook.
Domicile certificate.
Quotation from an authorized dealer.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Any other document if required.
Assistance to Handloom Artisans - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Disaster Management
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support to disaster-affected handloom artisans for the repair or repurchase of damaged tools, equipment, raw materials, and finished products.

Benefits:
**Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided to disaster-affected artisans:**

- **For the repurchase of damaged tools and equipment:** ₹ 5,000/- per artisan for the repurchase of tools. - **For damage to raw materials or products under production or finished:** ₹ 5,000/- per artisan for raw materials.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a disaster-affected artisan.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.
It is necessary to have the damage and its replacement duly verified by the competent authority appointed by the State Government.

Documents Required:
Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
Verification report of damage and its replacement, duly certified by the competent authority appointed by the State Government
Other supporting documents as required
Assistance to Law Graduates
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Assistance to Law Graduates" scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹50,000 will be given to the differently abled Law graduates for enrolment in the Bar Council as lawyer.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance of ₹50,000/-.**

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a differently abled person. 
- He/She should be a law graduate.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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:
National Identity Card of the Differently Abled. 
Law Degree Certificate.
Assistance to Lawyers for Starting their Practice
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme provides financial assistance to unemployed Adi Dravidar and Tribal lawyers to help them start their legal practice, provided they have registered within the last five years and meet specific income criteria.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** Incentives to unemployed Adi Dravidar/Tribal lawyers to start legal practice.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should be an unemployed lawyer.
  - The beneficiary should have registered their name as a lawyer within 5 years.
  - The beneficiary should have an interest to start legal practice.
  - The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/Tribal community.
  - Beneficiary’s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the office of the District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer/ Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare (Chennai-5).
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 office.
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:
Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
Certificate of registration as a lawyer (within the last 5 years).
Caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).
Income certificate (parent’s annual income not exceeding ₹1,00,000/-).
Bank account details.
Passport-size photographs.
Any other documents (if required).
Assistance to OBM Boat Owner Fishermen on Purchase of Kerosene/Petrol
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to fishermen owning small boats with Outboard Motors (OBM) by subsidizing the cost of kerosene or petrol.

Benefits:
**Assistance under the scheme:**
**Name of Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Assistance on the purchase of Kerosene/Petrol Maximum assistance of ₹50/- per literBenefits are available as per the prescribed quota throughout the year.<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant must be a fisherman.
1. The applicant must be a Kerosene Card holder.
1. The applicant must own a small boat operated by an Outboard Motor (OBM).

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Fishermen must purchase kerosene or petrol from government-approved fuel stations Gujarat Fisheries Central Co-operative Association Limited (G.F.C.C.A. Ltd.).
Step 2: Collect original bills of purchase.
Step 3: Submit an application along with the required documents to the concerned district office.

Documents Required:
Kerosene/Petrol Card issued by the government
Original purchase bills of kerosene/petrol
Boat ownership documents
Aadhaar Card or any government-issued ID proof
Bank account details
Any other document if required
Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for Purchase/Fitting of Artificial Limbs/Appliances
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹10,000/- to specially-abled individuals for self-employment and the purchase of artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.

Benefits:
1. Financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- for purchasing artificial limbs/equipment to overcome physical disabilities.
1. Covers aids like tricycles, crutches, wheelchairs, calipers, hearing aids, blind sticks, smartphones, Jaipur Foot/Shoes/Palm pads, etc.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a disabled person.
1. The applicant should be suffering from 40% disability.
1. The applicant’s family should not be an income tax payer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department and request a copy of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields 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 Justice & Empowerment Department.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Justice & Empowerment Department 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:
Identity proof
Domicile Certificate
Disability Certificate
Aadhaar Card 
Family Income Proof
Any Other Document if Required
Assistance to Scheduled Castes for Fisheries: Fish Seed Stocking - Gujarat
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Industries, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Registered Societies

The scheme aims to increase fish production by rearing fish in reservoirs and provide employment to Schedule Caste (SC) people involved in inland fisheries activities.

Benefits:
- 100% assistance is given to Scheduled Castes for the cost of fish seed and the total cost, including transportation.

> **Note:** Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits: 1 Year

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
1. The applicant should be above 18 years of age.
1. The applicant should be involved in inland fisheries activities.
1. The applicant can be an individual, a society, a self-help group, an association, a reservoir monopoly, or a private unit.
1. The applicant must have a bank account in their own name.
1. The applicant must have an Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport as proof of identity.

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> **Preference/Reservation:**

The scheme specifically benefits Scheduled Caste fishermen under the inland fisheries scheme.
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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Enter the 'Company Name' and Address if you have selected 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type. And for all select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and E-mail address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card/Passport (as proof of identity).
Bank Account Passbook.
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Certificate.