smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Free Medical Card for Media Persons
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Publicity Department, Puducherry
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme provides free medical facilities to press correspondents and members of their families in Government hospitals /institutions under the control of the Administration. This will include free treatment in Government hospitals /institutions with entitlement to A-Class Special Wards..

Benefits:
Identification Cards/Certificates will be issued to the eligible media persons for availing the following facilities - 

- Free medical facilities to the press correspondents and members of their families in Government hospitals /institutions under the control of the Administration. 
- Free treatment in the Government hospitals /institutions of Puducherry with entitlement of &#39;A-Class&#39; Special Wards. In the absence of such wards, wards of the next lower category shall be provided.
- The free medical facility will also include hospital stoppages, investigation charges, etc.

**Time of Disbursal:** The Medical Card will be issued within a working day from the date of application.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be a Press Correspondent.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to - 
The Director
Department of Information & Publicity
18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001
+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078
info.pon@nic.in
*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm.

Documents Required:
Nativity and Nationality Certificate (Form-II), from an officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar. 
Media Person's Identity Card, issued by the Directorate of Information and Publicity, Puducherry. 
Two Passport Size Photographs.
Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Free Motorized Tricycle Scheme for Persons with Disabilities”, who are facing the mainstream of society due to their disabilities are provided motorized tricycles free of cost to those unable to connect.

Benefits:
- The maximum grant amount under this scheme is the motorized actual price of tricycles or ₹25,000/- whichever minimum per person with disabilities will be permissible.

> **Note:** If the cost of a motorized bicycle exceeds ₹25,000/-, the expenditure incurred in addition to the maximum grant amount of ₹25,000/- will be borne by the beneficiary himself.

Eligibility:
1. Beneficiary should be resident of Uttar Pradesh.
1. Beneficiary age should be 16 old or above.
1. Family annual income must not be exceed ₹1,50,000/- from all the sources. 
1. Beneficiary can get the benefits only at once. 
1. Beneficiary must not be previously benefited by a motorized tricycle from the Government of India/Local Bodies/Member of Legislative Assembly Fund/MPLADS or other Government or Government funded sources.
1. Applicants must have disability of 80% or more and certified by the Chief Medical Officer of the district.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Applicant must visit the official portal. 
Step 02: Click to "Apply online" option and give the consent after reading the instruction.
Step 03: Provide the below details
             - Basic Details.
             - Address.
             - Caste.
             - Caste Certificate.
             - Occupation.
             - Caste certificate.
Step 04: Upload the required documents
             - Finality certificate.
             - Address proof.
             - Income certificate.
             - Aadhaar Card/Other Certificate.
             - Caste certificate.
             - Certificate given by START organization.
Step-05: Submit

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Disability Certificate 
Domicile Certificate 
Income Certificate 
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate 
Educational certificate (Mandatory only for Student)
If required attach other certificates
Free Pre-Recruitment Training
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Sainik Board
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for recruitment into the Military, Paramilitary, and Police Forces to sons of ex-servicemen aged between 16 and 21 years who have passed high school with at least 45% marks.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for recruitment into the Military, Paramilitary, and Police Forces is provided to eligible beneficiaries.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a son of an ex-serviceman.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be more than 16 years and less than 21 years.
1. The applicant should have passed high school with 45% marks.

***All expenses incurred on training (honorarium of trainers + food + accommodation) are borne by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare.***
**Note: 5** courses are conducted each year.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
The District Sainik Welfare Office invites applications from sons of ex-servicemen through public notifications. 
Applicants are required to submit the following documents: Ordinary Application Form, Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Educational Certificate (at least High School or Higher Secondary), Medical Certificate, Ex-Serviceman Identity Card, and Discharge Book. 
The above documents should be submitted to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.  Once the applications are processed, selected trainees are informed about the training schedule, after which the training is conducted in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions of the state.

Documents Required:
Ordinary Application Form
Birth Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Educational Certificate (at least High School or Higher Secondary)
Medical Certificate
Ex-Serviceman Identity Card
Discharge Book
Free Scooty Distribution for Girls (GEN-CATEGAORY-EWS)
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Education (Elementary and Secondary) Department
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, meritorious girl students from government and private schools who have scored 85% or above in the Class 10th and 12th (Arts, Commerce, Science streams) examinations are provided with a free scooty, along with a helmet and petrol.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, Eligible girl students will receive a scooty, a helmet, and 2 liters of petrol.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be a girl student. 
1. The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of General Category. 
1. The applicant&#39;s family annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
1. The applicant should have studied in a government or private school in Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should have secured at least 85% marks in class 10th or 12th.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application process:
Step 1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on the application form to download it. 
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields 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 documents to the respective school where the education is completed.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photo (A seal on the verified photo of the student by the school principal)
Birth Certificate (Self-certified secondary examination certificate)
Domicile Certificate (Self-certified copy issued by the competent authority)
10th Marksheet (Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy)
12th Marksheet (Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy)
Caste Certificate/EWS Certificate (Self-certified copy issued by the competent authority)
Income Certificate Copy (Self-certified copy issued by the competent authority)
Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy (Scooty not receive certificate in any other scheme)
Free Shoe and Bag Scheme
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to students from Classes 1 to 8 studying in all government & government-aided schools for purchasing shoes & bags. An amount of ₹318/- per student for Classes 1 to 5 & ₹462/- per student for Classes 6 to 8 is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for purchasing shoes and bags for boys and girls as follows:

  - ₹318/- per student for Classes 1 to 5
  - ₹462/- per student for Classes 6 to 8

The amount is transferred directly to the students&amp;#39; account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student of Classes 1 to 8 studying in any government or non-government aided school in Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Students will receive the amount after submitting their Aadhaar card and bank account details to the Principal. 
At the beginning of the academic session, the amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card 
Bank account Details
Free Studentship
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Free Studentship" initiative, administered by the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Meghalaya, is a state-sponsored program aimed at providing financial assistance to students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC categories for their tuition fees and other fee according to prescribed rates.

Benefits:
- Class 11th - 12th (Arts &amp; Commerce): ₹1,105/-.
- Class 11th - 12th (Science): ₹1285/- 
- Degree General (Arts &amp; Commerce): ₹1,375/-.
- Degree Major (Arts &amp; Commerce): ₹1,635/-.
- Degree General (Science): ₹1,735/-. 
- Degree Major (Science): ₹2,235/-.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a Student.
1. He/ She should belong to Scheduled Casts (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC). 
1. He/ She should be pursuing a regular course of studies in a recognized institution. 
1. The student&#39;s guardian/parents should be citizens of India.
1. He/she should not be receiving financial assistance from the Indian government&#39;s Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students and other government central and state scholarship schemes.
1. He/she should not be a government/non-government employee. 
1. He/she should not be a repeater in the same class more than once.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should visit and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the colleges/institutes in which they are studying. The students studying in an institution outside the state may collect the forms from the Office of the D.H.T.E. (Directorate of Higher and Technical Education).
Or
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields 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 Head of Institution where he/she is pursuing studies.
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).

Documents Required:
Citizenship Certificate.
Birth Certificate.
Caste Certificate.
Admission Proof.
Income Certificate.
Address Proof.
Mark-sheet and Certificate (High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Matriculation or any equivalent Examination).
Any other document, as required.
Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu launched the "Free Supply of Note Books to the Children of Poor Widows" scheme to supply notebooks to children of poor widows studying up to higher secondary courses and govt. children homes and service homes.

Benefits:
**Note Books are supplied free of cost as mentioned below:**

- 1st to 2nd Standard – Books worth ₹50/- (per child per annum).
- 3rd to 5th Standard - Books worth ₹125/- (per child per annum).
- 6th to 8th Standard - Books worth 175/- (per child per annum).
- 9th to 10th Standard - Books worth ₹300/- (per child per annum).
- 11th to 12th Standard - Books worth ₹600/- (per child per annum).

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a child of a poor widow.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be studying in higher secondary. 
1. The applicant&#39;s family income should not exceed ₹24,000/- per annum.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) 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 Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Officer/Extension Officer (SW)/Rural Welfare Officer (Women) 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:
Widow certificate.
Necessary Certificate from the Government Children's Home / Service Home.
Recommendation Certificate (issued by the headmaster/headmistress of the school with details of class).
Any other document if required.
Free Supply of Rice to the Poor People
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

In this scheme, 10 kg of free rice is supplied to poor people through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.

Benefits:
10 kg of free rice is supplied through fair-price shops during natural calamities and on two important festive occasions every year.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should belong to the &#39;Below Poverty Line&#39; category.

Application Process:
[Offline]
No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration card who have registered with the area Anganwadi.

Documents Required:
BPL Ration Card by the Civil Supplies Department, Pondicherry.
Free Supply of Sarees and Dhothies to the Poor People
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme was introduced to provide two sets of clothing items to poor people (other than SC/Fisherman) once in a year as a measure of Social Security. The beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry.

Benefits:
Two Sarees, blouse pieces, lungis, and towels, are provided once in a year.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Pondicherry by birth or continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
- The applicant should belong to &#39;Below Poverty Line&#39; category.

Application Process:
[Offline]
No separate application is required. As a part of the proactive governance and timely benefits delivery, the beneficiaries are identified based on the data from the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in Puducherry, utilizing the cross-referencing functionality in UDH. The supply will be made to the holders of red ration cards who have registered with the area Anganwadi.

Documents Required:
BPL Ration Card by the Civil Supplies Department, Pondicherry.
Free Supply of Text Books
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides textbooks or cash subsidies for textbooks and writing materials to students of Government and Aided Schools. Benefits include financial assistance ranging from ₹550/- to ₹830/- per annum, with additional support for geometry boxes. All students from Nursery to 12th are eligible.

Benefits:
> **Cash Subsidy for Textbooks and Writing Materials**

- Class 1st to 5th: ₹550/- per annum.
- Class 6th, 7th, 11th, and 12th (Without Math): ₹800/- per annum.
- Class 8th, 11th, and 12th (With Math): ₹830/- per annum.
- Class 5th: ₹630/- per annum.
- Class 10th: ₹730/- per annum.

> **Additional Support**

Cash subsidy of ₹30/- per student for classes VIII, IX, and X, and for students of classes XI and XII who opt for Mathematics, for purchasing a Geometry Box.
**Mode of Disbursement**

- For Cash Subsidies: The amount is transferred directly to the student’s/parent’s bank account.
- For Textbooks: The school distributes the books to eligible students.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- The applicant should be a student from Nursery to Class 12th.
- The applicant should be enrolled in a Government or Aided School in Delhi.
- The applicant should be attending classes regularly according to school norms.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The scheme "Free Supply of Textbooks" does not require any formal application from students, as the process is managed by the school authorities. The school verifies the students' enrollment and class details, compiles a list of eligible students, and submits it to the Department of Education.

Documents Required:
Admission Proof (Fee Receipt or School ID Card)
Class-wise Enrollment Details
Bank Account Details
Free Training for Vehicle Drivers
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Transport Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to improve the driving skills and employability of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates by providing free, high-quality driving training, thereby reducing road accidents and promoting self-employment opportunities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, training will be provided to vehicle drivers to enhance their driving skills, which will help reduce road accidents and enable them to pursue better self-employment opportunities.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  - The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Interested applicants can submit their applications in the prescribed format (available at the IDTR office) in offline mode at the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR), Dehradun.
Required Documents for Light Motor Vehicle (Vocational Course):
Aadhaar card of the applicant.
Caste certificate of the applicant.
One recent passport-size photograph.
High School Certificate or 8th Class Transfer Certificate.
A valid Light Motor Vehicle (Non-Transport) Driving License, at least one year old.
For Heavy Vehicle (Vocational Course):
Aadhaar card of the applicant.
Caste certificate of the applicant.
One recent passport-size photograph.
High School Certificate or 8th Class Transfer Certificate.
A valid Light Motor Vehicle (Transport) Driving License.
The license must be at least one year old.
For Refresher Courses:
Aadhaar card of the applicant.
A valid Driving License to operate a Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle.Validity: There is no time limit.
Renewal: It is not required.
Fees: Free of cost.
Process: Applications are scrutinized, and eligible candidates are admitted to the training program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Process: Applications can be submitted throughout the year, and training commences as soon as batches are formed.

Documents Required:
For Light Motor Vehicle (Commercial Course):
Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
Caste Certificate
One Passport Size Photograph
High School Certificate or 8th Class Transfer Certificate
Valid Non-Transport Light Motor Vehicle License (Minimum 1 year old)
For Heavy Motor Vehicle (Commercial Course):
Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
Caste Certificate
One Passport Size Photograph
High School Certificate or 8th Class Transfer Certificate
Valid Transport Light Motor Vehicle License (Minimum 1 year old)
For Refresher Courses:
Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
Valid Driving License for Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle