smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Special Scholarship to Students Belonging to the Most Backward Castes among Scheduled Castes (Vandaniya Sant Shri Vasiyadada Scholarship)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme offers special scholarships to students from the Most Backward Castes among the Scheduled Castes category who are enrolled in Standards I to X.

Benefits:
**Assistance Details:**
**Sl. No.****Standard/Class****Students (Boys &amp;amp;amp;amp; Girls)****Scholarship Rate (Yearly)**1Standard I to VIIIBoth₹1000/-2Standard IX to XBoth₹1500/-

Eligibility:
1. The student should belong to the most backward castes among the scheduled castes of Gujarat.
   1. The student should be studying in Standard I to X.
   1. There is no income limit.
   1. The most backward castes eligible under the scheme in Gujarat state include Valmiki, Hadi, Nadia, Senva, Turi, Garo, Harijan-Bava, and Vanker-Sadhu, who are granted special scholarships.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail the benefits of the scheme, eligible students need to contact the principal of their school.
The Principal of concerned schools has to submit the online proposal on the Digital Gujarat Portal (Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in).

Documents Required:
Passport size photo
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate from the Competent Authorities
Educational certificate/Marksheet
Identity Card (School)
Any other documents as required
Specialized Treatment & Medical Assistance Scheme (PBAOCWWB)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department, Puducherry
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board provides up upto ₹2,00,000/- for specialized medical treatment in Hospitals having tie-ups with Government General Hospitals. The amount for the medical treatment is credited through DBT into the bank account.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of upto ₹2,00,000/- for taking specialized medical treatment in Hospitals having tie-ups with Government General Hospitals.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be registered as a Construction Worker with the Puducherry Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have completed the age of 18 years.
- The applicant should not have completed the age of 60 years during the preceding 12 months in the construction work.
- The beneficiary should be contributing to the Board&#39;s Fund.
- The applicant should not have defaulted in payment of contribution to the Board for a continuous period of more than one year.
- The applicant should have either met an accident or should be suffering from a disease such as Tuberculosis, Lung Issues, Neurological Disorders, etc.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested construction worker 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 interested construction worker should take print of the prescribed format of the application form provided in the section "Application for Welfare Benefits" on Page No. 83 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 interested construction worker 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).

Documents Required:
Last Subscription Bill.
Board ID Card.
Aadhaar Card.
Ration Card.
Accident Report (if applicable).
Bank Pass Book.
Referral Letter, obtained from the Health Department, Government of Puducherry.
Medical Certificate issued by the competent authority (RMO).
Spectacle Grant (Sainik Welfare)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Spectacle Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Dept of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, ₹2,000/- to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen for the purchase of Spectacle. The members of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme are not eligible.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-, for the purchase of Spectacle.
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an [Ex-serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen)/Widow of an Ex-serviceman.- The applicant should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The applicant should not be a member of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare.
OR
The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during working hours) the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
*The application should be submitted within three months from the date of purchase/completion of treatment.
Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/GrievancesAddress: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India
Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107
Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Documents Required:
Identity Card of the ESM/ Widow of ESM.
Discharge Certificate of ESM.
Prescription of Doctor (Original).
Bill for the Purchase (Original).
Declaration.
Spices Development Ginger, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, Cinnamon and Chillies
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers to produce good quality and diseased-free planting materials and to grow improved varieties of high-yielding spices.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

The produce from the Government Farm, Umsning are sold directly to the growers through District Horticulture Officers / Implementing Officers at full rate.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
   1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.
   1. The applicant should possess their own or leased land of at least 0.2 (hectares) or more.

**Note:****** The applicant farmer can avail of the benefits of the scheme on a first come first serve basis.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents at your nearest office of the Horticulture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Horticulture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The bonafide farmers shall be selected on a first come first serve basis.
Whom to Contact:1. District Horticulture Officer
2. Horticulture Development Officer

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Bank passbook/account details
Documents proof of possessing own or leased land for agriculture
Any other document as required
Sponsorship for Employment
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Sainik Board
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts. Under this scheme, eligible candidates are sponsored for various departmental positions based on demand and their qualifications.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, employment opportunities are provided to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts through outsourcing.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an ex-serviceman (Army, Navy, or Air Force), their legal dependent, or a widow of an ex-serviceman (Veer Nari).

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Application Process:
[Online]
Firstly, the eligible candidates (ex-servicemen and their legal dependents) fill out the online application/enrollment form for the desired post on the UPNL website: www.upnl.co.in, based on their district, qualifications, and preferred location.
Based on the district-wise demand for posts received from various departments and the eligibility/qualification criteria for those posts, UPNL forwards the names of enrolled candidates with the relevant qualifications to the concerned department for selection, following district-wise and priority order of nomination.
As per the demand received from the department, UPNL sends the names of six enrolled candidates for each vacant post to the concerned department for consideration.
The final selection of candidates is made by the department according to its rules, and the information is subsequently communicated to UPNL.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
PPO Copy
Discharge Book
Educational Documents
Any Other Document if Required
Sponsorship Scheme (90% Centrally Funded)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Woman Empowerment & Child Development
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to children upto age of 18 years, including those who have lost both parents, those whose main earning parent has died, & children who have suffered due to violation of laws, child labor, child trafficking, child marriage & similar circumstances.

Benefits:
Beneficiaries are provided assistance of ₹4,000/- per month till the age of 18 years, directly deposited into their bank account.
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Eligibility:
1. The child/beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. Children up to 18 years of age belonging to families with an annual income of up to ₹72,000/- in rural areas and ₹96,000/- in urban areas.
   1. Children who have lost both parents/guardians.
   1. Children covered under the PM CARES scheme,  children belonging to families that have lost their primary breadwinner.
   1. Children in conflict with the law (CCL).
   1. Child labor victims, child trafficking victims, children affected by child marriage, POCSO victims, children registered on the Bal Swaraj Portal, as well as other children in need of care and protection.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail the benefits of the scheme, applicants must obtain an application form from the District Probation Office. Along with the completed application form, the following documents must be submitted: the child’s Aadhaar card, the child’s bank account (or the guardian’s bank account in case of a minor), death certificates of both parents (in case of parental death), and a medical certificate in case of critical illness or disability of the parents. Additionally, the Aadhaar card of the guardian or parent must also be attached.
After that, the application form is submitted to the District Probation Office. Thereafter, approval is given by the district level committee headed by the District Magistrate. However, not all applicants may receive the benefit, as the Government of India sets target limits for each district. Only those applications selected within the prescribed target limit are granted the benefit.

Documents Required:
Child’s Aadhaar card
Bank account details (for a minor child, the bank account of the guardian)
Death certificates of both parents, in case of parental death
Medical certificate, in case of critical illness or disability of the parents
Aadhaar card of the guardian or parent, as applicable
Sports Scholarship (UG) - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹800/- in the form of scholarships to undergraduate students who excel in sports.

Benefits:
**Rate of Scholarship:** ₹800/- per month.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate course at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The applicant must be one of the six selected students eligible to receive this benefit.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
First, applications are invited from students using a prescribed form. Thereafter, a committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor evaluates the received applications as per the established selection process. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Vice-Chancellor approves the selected students, following which the scholarship amount is disbursed to them.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Sports Scholarship Jharkhand
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Sportsperson

The "Sports Scholarship" scheme implemented by the Department of Welfare, Government of Jharkhand aims to boost sports participation among Scheduled Tribe students. It provides scholarships, incentives, and essential sports materials for eligible participants.

Benefits:
> ***Scholarship for Student-Athletes:***

  - ₹2,500/- per year for middle and high school students.
  - ₹3,000/- per year for college-level athletes.

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> ***Incentives for Excellence:***

  - ₹10,000/- for athletes achieving recognition at the national or international level.
  - Daily allowance of ₹200/- and second-class rail fare for national/state-level participants.

> ***Sports Material:***

  - Hockey sticks, badminton rackets, tennis rackets, bows, arrows, tracksuits, shoes, socks, and carrying bags.

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> ***Awards for District and State Competitions:***

  - Certificates and prizes for top performers in various categories.

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**NOTE****:** Support for Below Poverty Line (BPL) Athletes priority access to sports materials and financial assistance.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student and a resident of Jharkhand. 
1. The applicant must be studying in a middle school, high school, or college.
1. The applicant must actively participate in state or national-level sports competitions. 
1. The athletes achieving national-level recognition are eligible.
1. The applicant belongs to families below the poverty line are eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Office 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 Welfare Office in consultation with school or college authorities.
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 Residence (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, etc.).
Caste Certificate.
Income Certificate (if applying under BPL category).
School/College ID Card or Admission Certificate.
Proof of Sports Participation.
Sri Lanka's Sita Temple Tour
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Religious Trusts and Endowments Department
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to state pilgrims traveling to the Sita Temple & Ashoka Vatika in Sri Lanka and the Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia. Under this scheme, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the expenses of the journey, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, natives of Madhya Pradesh who complete visits to Sita Temple &amp;amp; Ashok Vatika in Sri Lanka, as well as Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia, are eligible for reimbursement.
   1. Upon submission of the certificate detailing the actual expenses incurred, the State Government will reimburse 50% of the total expenses, up to a maximum of ₹30,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should have completed a pilgrimage to the Sita Temple and Ashoka Vatika in Sri Lanka and the Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.
   1. The applicant should not be an income taxpayer.
   1. Each individual is eligible to receive financial assistance only once in their lifetime.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Eligible pilgrims should apply for financial assistance using the prescribed form, along with certified records of their journey, to the District Collector, Madhya Pradesh within 60 days of completing their journey.
The Collector's office will disburse the grant amount after verifying the submitted records.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Photocopy of	Passport
Details/documents of expenditure incurred on the journey
Certificate of completion of visit to Sita Temple & Ashoka Vatika in Sri Lanka and Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia
Bank passbook/bank account details
Any other required documents
Sruthitharangam ( Cochlear Implantation Scheme )
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Govt. of Kerala launched the “Sruthitharangam (Cochlear Implantation Scheme)” under Kerala Social Security Mission by the Social Justice Department, Kerala. This scheme envisioned providing free cochlear implantation surgery for children in the age group of 0-5 years, who are hearing impaired.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, children who are hearing impaired will be provided free cochlear implantation surgery.

**Note:** The children will be selected by Regional and State level technical committees for cochlear implantation.

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.
2.	The child who is hearing impaired is eligible under the scheme. 
3.	The child should be in the age group of 0-3 years.
4.	The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹2 Lakhs.
**Note:** The Screening Committee would be empowered to make exceptions beyond 3 years and up to 5 years of age on a case-to-case basis; where the committee feels that a high possibility of success exists or if there are other compelling technical reasons warranting or making an exception.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the application form is duly filled and the necessary documents are to be submitted directly to Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission.
Address for Communication:
Executive Director,
Kerala Social Security Mission,
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695012
Phone No – 0471 2341200

Documents Required:
1.	Proof of Identity 
2.	Proof of age of the child
3.	Income certificate
4.	Copy of BPL card (if applicable)
5.	Copy of Ration card (if applicable)
6.	Residence certificate
7.	Passport-size photograph
8.	Child’s medical reports
Stamp Duty Exemption for Property Registration
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Finance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme aims to provide financial relief during property registration by offering exemptions or rebates in stamp duty to specific sections of society.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, stamp duty exemptions are provided at the time of property registration to:

- Include deprived sections of society in the mainstream of development.
- Promote economic upliftment.
- Support improved performance in agriculture-related activities.
- Recognize and give importance to the state’s military personnel.

  - A 25% rebate in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh in favor of a woman buyer, a maximum of two times in her lifetime.
  - A 25% rebate in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh in favor of a disabled person, a maximum of two times in his lifetime.
  - An exemption of up to 25% in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh for serving or retired military officers/personnel of the State.
  - Exemption from stamp duty is provided on mortgage deeds executed for loans taken for agricultural activities.

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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The beneficiary must belong to one of the following categories:

- A woman
- A person with a disability
- A serving or retired state military officer/personnel
- An individual taking a loan for the purpose of agricultural activities

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Application Process:
[Offline]
A 25% rebate in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh in favor of a woman buyer, a maximum of two times in her lifetime.
A 25% rebate in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh in favor of a disabled person, a maximum of two times in his lifetime.
An exemption of up to 25% in stamp duty is allowed on the transfer of immovable property up to the value of ₹25 lakh for serving or retired military officers/personnel of the State.
Exemption from stamp duty is provided on mortgage deeds executed for loans taken for agricultural activities.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Stamps and Registration to avail the benefits under the scheme.