smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
National Service Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department: null
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the National Service Scheme (NSS) is to develop the personality and character of students through voluntary community service. The scheme aims to promote social responsibility, leadership, national integration, and a spirit of selfless service among youth.

Benefits:
**Financial Benefits (Awards &amp; Cash Prizes)**
**Outstanding NSS volunteers and institutions are rewarded under the National Service Scheme Awards:**
Best University / +2 Council
➤ Cash Award: ₹5,00,000/-
Upcoming University
➤ Cash Award: ₹3,00,000/-
Best Programme Officer (10 awards)
➤ Cash Award: ₹1,50,000 each
Best NSS Unit (10 awards)
➤ Cash Award: ₹2,00,000 each
Best NSS Volunteer (30 awards)
➤ Cash Award: ₹1,00,000 each

- Develops leadership qualities and confidence
- Promotes social service and national integration
- Provides exposure through camps and festivals

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student studying in:

- Class 11th or 12th (+2 level), or Graduate, Post Graduate, or Technical courses in a recognised institution.

1. The applicant should be enrolled in a school, college, university, or technical institution having an NSS Unit.
1. The applicant should be willing to participate in community service activities and camps.
1. The applicant should comply with NSS guidelines and complete the prescribed service hours.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Note:
The applicant student shall contact the NSS Programme Officer of the concerned school/college/university and submit the prescribed NSS enrollment form through the institution. Selection shall be based on availability of seats and willingness to serve. After enrollment, the student shall attend orientation and participate in NSS activities and camps.

Documents Required:
Student Identity Card
Admission Proof / Bonafide Certificate from institution
Aadhaar Card (or any valid ID proof)
Passport-size Photograph
NSS Enrollment/Application Form (as prescribed by the institution)
National Water Awards
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Department: null
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: null

The objective of the National Water Awards is to encourage the stakeholders to adopt a holistic approach toward water resource management in the country as surface water and groundwater play a signiﬁcant role in the water cycle.

Benefits:
> **State Level:**

- Trophies and citations are awarded to the Best State (1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd place) and Best District in each of the five zones (Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern &amp; North Eastern).

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> **Individual and Institutional Level:**

- Trophies, citations, and cash prizes are awarded to winners in the following categories:

   1. Best Village Panchayat
   1. Best Urban Local Body
   1. Best School or College
   1. Best Industry
   1. Best Civil Society
   1. Best Water User Association
   1. Best Individual for Excellence (Cash prizes: 1st - ₹2,00,000/-,  2nd - ₹1,50,000/- and 3rd - ₹1,00,000/-)
   1. Best Institution (other than School/College) (Cash prizes: 1st - ₹2,00,000/- and 2nd - ₹1,50,000/-)

Eligibility:
> **Following Applicants are eligible to apply** 

- State Governments.
- District Administrations.
- Village Panchayats.
- Urban Local Bodies.
- Schools.
- Colleges.
- Institutions (other than schools/colleges).
- Industries.
- Civil Society Organizations.
- Water User Associations.
- Individuals.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration:Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on the Registration button.
Step-3: Choose the type Individual or  Organization.
Step-4.1: Under the Individual category provide the following details. 
               - Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
               - Date of Birth.
               - Nominator/Applicant Type.
               - Mobile No.
               - Email ID.
               - Aadhaar Number.
Step-4.2: Under Organization category provide the following details.
               - Type of Organization.
               - Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof
               - Date of Birth.
               - Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)
               - Designation
               - Mobile No.
               - Email ID.
               - Aadhaar Number.
Step-5: Submit.
            
Apply:Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Click on login button on portal and login using the credentials. 
Step-3: From the list of awards, select scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step-4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, 
Step-5: Then click "Submit".

Documents Required:
PowerPoint Presentation of around 6 slides covering the details of work carried out.
The PowerPoint Presentation be submitted in soft copy (online format) only along with the application.
Supporting newspaper coverage and photographs, if any, may also be submitted along with the application.
National Youth Corps
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Department: null
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

A volunteership scheme by Ministry of Youth Affairs And Sports to tap the potential of the disciplined and dedicated youth In the age group of 18 to 29 years who have the inclination and spirit to engage in nation building exercises, to serve up to two years in Nation Building activities.

Benefits:
An honorarium of ₹ 5000 per month is provided for serving up to two years (including the period of training which will be for 4 weeks) in the identified development activities on a full-time basis.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be between 18 - 29 years of age.
1. The applicant must have passed Class 10th.

Application Process:
[Online]
The online application form is available on www.nyks.nic.in 
After successful submission of online application form, an Application number is generated automatically and displayed on the screen which should be noted for future reference.

[Offline]
The Kendra will upload the application form pertaining to offline application received if any by candidates in stipulated time period.
District Youth Coordinator can download and take the print out of the online application received.
Information regarding interview for selection will be informed by email and SMS/whatsapp message.
The applicant are required to bring the filled in application form along with all relevant documents in original as well as photocopy and two recent passport size photographs at the time of interview, if shortlisted.

Documents Required:
Applicant’s Photo
Birth Certificate
Class 10th Passing Certificate
Aadhaar
Caste Certificate of SC / ST / OBC (if applicable)
Certificates of highest Educational Qualification
Address proof (any one out of Voter ID / Driving License / Passport / RationCard)
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP), is a flagship program of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The objective of the programme is to increase the productivity of livestock by improving the genetic potential through artificial insemination.

Benefits:
1. Increased fertility rate: The programme will help to increase the fertility rate by providing access to artificial insemination services. This will help to improve the fertility rate of cows, buffaloes, goats and sheep in the state. 
   1. Improved quality of livestock: The programme will help to improve the quality of livestock through the use of improved semen from superior bulls. This will help to improve the production of milk and meat as well as the quality of the animals.
   1. Improved animal health: Artificial insemination will help to improve the health of animals by reducing the spread of diseases. This will help to reduce the number of deaths of animals due to disease.
   1. Increased production: The programme will help to increase the production of milk and meat, which will help to improve the economic status of farmers.

Eligibility:
1. The livestock owner should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The applicant should have valid livestock registration documents. 
1. The applicant should have the required infrastructure to undertake AI operations. 
1. The applicant should not belong to any of the scheduled castes and tribes. 
1. The applicant should have the required knowledge and skill to undertake AI operations. 
1. The applicant should not have any prior criminal record.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Visit the official website of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services of Madhya Pradesh. 
Locate the “Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme” link and click on it. 
Read the instructions carefully and click on the “Apply Now” button. 
Fill out the application form with all the required information and submit it. 
After submission, an acknowledgment will be sent to your registered email ID. 
Wait for the confirmation mail from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services of Madhya Pradesh. 
Once your application is approved, you will receive an AI Kit with all the necessary items required for the AI process. 
Follow the instructions given in the AI kit and complete the process.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity: A valid government-issued photo ID such as an Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID Card. 
Proof of Address: A valid government-issued proof of address such as an Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, Utility Bills, or Ration Card. 
Medical Records: A copy of the last medical examination report, including the results of any tests conducted. 
Consent Forms: A completed and signed consent form from both the donor and the recipient. 
Photographs: A recent photograph of both the donor and the recipient
Natural Death and Funeral Assistance
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu was launched the scheme "Natural Death and Funeral Assistance". This scheme provides financial assistance for the funeral and natural death of registered folk artistes to support their families during difficult times.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:**

- For Funeral ₹2,000/- 
- For Natural Death ₹15,000/-

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the Nominee of the registered folk artist.
1. The registered folk artist should have died a natural death.

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 (VIII) 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 Claim Form (VII), and Accident Information Form (VI) 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:
Original Registration Card of the Folk Artist.
Death Certificate of the Folk Artist.
Natural Death Assistance for the Construction Workers
State: Delhi
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Natural Death Assistance for the Construction Workers" by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Dept., Delhi, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- to the nominees/dependents of the members in case of natural death of the worker.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- is provided to the nominees/dependents of the members in case of natural death of the worker.

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Eligibility:
> **For Registration**

- The applicant should be a resident of Delhi.
- The applicant should be a Building/Construction Worker.
- The applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- The applicant should have served the Board for at least 90 days in a given year.

> **For Application**

- The nominees/dependents who has lost any registered member/worker of the due to natural death.

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Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Register Now”.
Step 2: Enter the following mandatory details: Aadhaar Card Number, Name as on Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, Date of Birth (as on Aadhar Card), Gender, etc. Create a password and confirm it. Click “Register”. You will be redirected to the registration page.
Step 3: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Father Name, Mother Name, Photograph, Applicant’s Video, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 4: On the next page, enter the mandatory details regarding your work/workplace (Previous/Current Employer Details, Proof of 90 Days Employment, etc) and upload the mandatory documents in the specified filetype and filesize. Click “Save & Next”.
Step 5: Click on “Add Family Members” to avail the benefits of various schemes.
Step 6: In the next window, add your Bank Account details.
Step 7: In the next window, upload your Aadhaar Card, Address Proof, Birth Proof, Employment Proof, Bank Account details etc.
Step 8: In the next window, the "Affidavit of the Applicant" will be displayed. Verify all the details, and click on the checkbox.
Step 9: Proceed for the online registration fee of ₹25/- through a Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI.
Step 10: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to apply. Note down the Application Number for future reference. Download the acknowledgement receipt.
Track Your ApplicationVisit the homepage of the website regularly and click on "Track Your Application" to check the status of your application.
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the DBoCWWB website and click “Apply for Scheme”.
Step 2: Log in through Aadhaar Number/ Registration Card/ OTP.
Step 3: Apply for the “Death Assistance” scheme.
Helpline Number (24x1) : 011-41236600DBOCWWB DepartmentNumber (office hours: 9:30AM - 6:00PM) : 011-23813846

Documents Required:
Original Death certificate (duly issued by any Municipal/Government Authority).
Photocopy of Aadhar card of the Nominee.
Photocopy of First page of Bank passbook/copy of cancelled Cheque of the Nominee.
Natural Death Benefit Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Natural Death Benefit Scheme" is a Welfare Scheme by the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, financial assistance of ₹70,000/- is extended to the nominees/dependents of the deceased.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance: ₹70,000/-.
Time of Disbursal: Within 1 month of the application.
Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank account.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased Construction Worker.
- The Construction Worker should have been a citizen of India.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have been registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should have contributed regularly to the fund.
- The deceased, in his/her lifetime, should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The nominee of the deceased should visit the Office of the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (Industrial Estate, Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009) and obtain the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the concerned authority exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The nominee of the deceased should take print of the prescribed format of the application form provided in the section "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 69 of the Citizen's Charter.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The nominee of the deceased should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form 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: The application should be submitted within two months from the date of death of the Construction Worker.

Documents Required:
Beneficiary Identity Card.
Last Subscription Renewal Copy.
Death Certificate.
Proof of Relationship of the Nominee for the Deceased.
Ration Card.
Bank Details.
Aadhaar Card.
Natural Death Relief - Telangana
State: Telangana
Ministry: null
Department: Labour, Employment Training and Factories Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

The scheme is effective from 01.05.2018 and aims to support the families of deceased workers with financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- to help cover funeral expenses and provide additional relief. The Telangana Government has enhanced the relief amount under the welfare scheme "Natural Death".

Benefits:
- **The relief amount ₹1,00,000/- provided to the nominee, dependants, or legal heirs.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the nominee, dependent, or legal heir of the deceased construction worker.
1. The deceased should be a registered building and other construction workers with the Telangana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
1. The death of the deceased worker must be due to natural death.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant visits the official website and clicks on "Downloads" at the top of menu options.
Step-2: Now click on the download button corresponding to the scheme name.
Step-3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned officer in the labour department. 
Step-5: 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 Photograph.
Registration Card under the BOCW Act (Attested copy).
Household Ration Card / Aadhaar Card (issued by the competent authority as proof of the nominee/dependant declared by the worker in his registration).
Renewal Challan Copy.
Death Certificate.
Advance Stamped Receipt.
1st page of Bank Passbook (Attested copy).
Natural Death Relief (MBOCWWB)
State: Manipur
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The "Natural Death Relief" scheme launched by the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board provides financial assistance to the kith and kin of a registered building worker in the event of the worker's natural death.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹30,000/- is provided for natural death as a free additional benefit (FREE ADD).

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the nominee, dependent, or legal heir of the deceased construction worker.
1. The deceased construction worker should be registered with the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers&#39; Welfare Board.
1. The death of the deceased worker must be due to natural death.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board 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.
OR
The interested applicant visits the official website and downloads 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 Labour Board Inspector
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Labour Board Inspector 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:
Certificate of Registration.
Payment Receipt of the Last Contribution..
Death Certificate in respect of natural death relief.
Aadhaar Card of the applicant and construction worker.
First Page of Bank Passbook.