smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Pension To Widows And Destitute Women-Chandigarh
State: Chandigarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the Pension To Widows And Destitute Women scheme To provide financial assistance to Widows and Destitute Women of Chandigarh.

Benefits:
> **Pension Amount To Widows And Destitute Women - ₹1,000/-  per month**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant women&#39;s age should be 18-60 years.
1. The applicant should be a resident of UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
1. The applicant&#39;s family&#39;s annual income should not exceed ₹1,50,000/-

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1:  Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website
Step 2:  Click on the " citizen login" on the home page
Step 3: Now you click on  "New User Register here" on the page
Step 4: Fill out the registration form with your
            - Full Name 
            - Father Name
            - Date Of Birth 
            - Gender 
            - Mobile No
            - Email Id
            - Country
            - State, e.t.c
Step-5:  Review the details to ensure accuracy, and then submit registration.
Step-6: After successful registration, you may receive a confirmation message on the website or via email, confirming that your registration was successful.
ApplyStep 1:  Applicant has to visit the "e-District" website
Step 2:  Click on the " citizen login" on the home page
Step 3: Now enter your 
             - Registered Email ID :
             - Password 
             - Code is Case Sensitive
Step 4: click sign-in.

Documents Required:
Residence proof of three years (Voter Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill etc).
Death certificate of husband (In case of widow).
Aadhar Card.
Mobile Number.
Perarignar Anna Memorial Award
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aimed at supporting students from the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC) in Tamil Through financial assistance to students securing the top two ranks in the 12th Public examination in each district.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance: ₹5,000/- per annum for a duration of 4 to 5 years.

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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a student.
1. The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
1. The beneficiary should belong to the Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes (MBC), and Denotified Communities (DNC).
1. The beneficiary should secure the first or second ranks in the 12th Public examination in their concerned district.
1. The beneficiary should be pursuing their studies in professional colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from their concerned educational institution.
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 institution.
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).
Caste certificate.
Admission letter or proof of enrollment (Government or Government Aided Arts and Science College).
Previous academic records (as required by the college).
Any other documents (if required).
Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit for the Construction Workers
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit for the Construction Workers" by the Sikkim BOCW Welfare Board, Labour Department, is a welfare scheme of the board that provides financial assistance is provided to the nominees/ dependents of a member, in case of his/her death or Permanent Disability.

Benefits:
- ₹1,50,000/- is provided for Death Benefit.

Eligibility:
&gt; **For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:**

  - The applicant should be a resident of Sikkim.
  - 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.

&gt; **For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:**

  - Should be a nominee/ dependent of the registered worker of the Sikkim Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
  - The nominees/ dependents should have lost any registered member/ worker of the due to death or the worker is permanently disabled due to an accident during the course of employment.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Registration Process as a Building/ Construction Worker:Step 1: The complete application form along with the required documents is required to be submitted to the Registering Officer of the area.
Step 2: The Registering Officer, after satisfying himself/herself with all the details, may register the worker as a beneficiary under the act and issue an Identity Card in Form XXVIII.
Application Process of the Welfare Scheme:Step 1: Upon receiving the Identity Card as a Building/ Construction Worker, the applicant needs to submit the application form for the concerned welfare scheme along with the mandatory documents to the Secretary or any other Officer authorized by him (self attested, if required).
Step 2: Later on, verifying the eligibility of the concerned welfare scheme, the applicant may get the benefits.
Application form for the Registration as a Beneficiary: Form XXVII (Refer Page No: 153).
Application form for the Permanent Disability/ Death Benefit Assistance: Form XXXIV (Refer Page No: 160).
Helpdesk:For further enquiry, workers can contact the following numbers:-
70769-26998 (BOCW Nodal Officer)
90643-89842 (East)
90028-33969 (Pakyong)
96098-63959 (South)
95477-16798 (West)
96359-98441 (North)
Toll Free Helpline for labourers: 18003451474

Documents Required:
For Registration as a Building/ Construction Worker:Photographs of the concerned worker.
Attested copy of Proof of Age.
Attested copy of Address Proof.
Details of the establishment where the applicant is working.
Proof regarding Submission of Registration fees.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Letter from concerned organization/establishment.
Identity Card.
Medical/ Death Certificate.
FIR. /G.D.
Personal Accident Insurance Scheme For Coir Workers
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Department: null
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial compensation to deceased/disabled coir workers and their nominees. Through this scheme, insurance compensation benefits are provided to coir workers in case of accidents and disabilities.

Benefits:
1. Accidental death: ₹ 50,000/-
1. Permanent total disability: ₹ 50,000/-
1. Permanent partial disability: ₹ 25,000/-
1. Provision for finger cut: Depending upon the finger and limited to applicable percentages of the capital sum insured.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a Coir Worker engaged in the coir industry.
1. The applicant should be aged 18 years and above.
1. There is no upper age limit for coverage under the insurance scheme.
1. The disabled coir worker can apply for the claim.
1. The nominee of the disabled/deceased coir worker can apply for the claim.
1. For women coir workers, considering their majority in the group, accidents include death and disablement arising out of and traceable to:

- Sterilisation and consequent complications.
- Pregnancy.
- Childbirth.
- Caesarean.
- Hysterectomy.
- Removal of breast.
- Murder and rape, etc.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
In the event of an eligible admissible claim, the claim form should be submitted through the offices of the Coir Board authorised for the purpose within the time limit fixed by the disabled coir worker or a nominee of the disabled/deceased coir worker.

Documents Required:
Copy of the death certificate of the deceased person.
Copy of police report or FIR.
Copy of Post-Mortem report if required
Copy of certificate issued by the Coir Society, unit, establishment, nominating an officer of the Coir Board.
Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled Persons
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme 'Personal Accident Relief for Differently Abled Persons' was launched by the Dept. for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. In this scheme, accident relief is provided to differently abled persons up to a sum of ₹1,00,000/-(Death), & relief is given for loss of both legs/both hand...

Benefits:
1. Relief to the Legal Heir in the event of death of the differently-abled person: ₹1,00,000/-.
1. Relief in the case of Loss of both legs &amp; both hands/ one leg &amp; one hand/ loss of sight in both eyes: Upto ₹1,00,000/-.
1. Relief in the case of Loss of one hand/ one leg/ loss of sight in one eye: ₹50,000/-.
1. Relief in the case of Total disablement not covered in Sl. no.2 and 3 above: ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility:
1. The person should have died or should have become differently-abled in an accident.
2. The disability should be one of the following:

- Loss of Both Legs and Both Hands.
- Loss of One Hand and One Leg.
- Loss of Sight in Both Eyes.
- Loss of One Hand.
- Loss of One Leg.
- Loss of Sight in One Eye.

3. The person should be/ should have been a registered member of the &quot;Welfare Board for the Differently-Abled&quot;.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled 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 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:
Medical Certificate.
Original National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person, issued by the Welfare Board for the Differently-abled.
Personal Interest Subsidy Scheme
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Uttrakhand Khadi Evam Village Industries Board
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Industries

The scheme aims to support rural entrepreneurs in setting up industries using local resources. Through this scheme, interest subsidy on bank-financed projects up to ₹5,00,000 is provided.

Benefits:
1. The project is financed up to a maximum cost of ₹5,00,000 through bank support.
1. The entrepreneur is required to bear 4% interest on the bank-financed amount.
1. The Government bears up to 10% of the differential interest amount over and above what the entrepreneur pays.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be between 18 and 45 years of age.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be an educated unemployed youth who is no longer eligible for government service due to the age limit. Or, the applicant should be trained by an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or a Polytechnic.
1. The applicant should be a woman interested in self-employment.
1. The applicant should have passed Vocational Education (10+2 level) with Village Industries as a subject.
1. The applicant should establish the project in a rural area.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website:
Go to the official website of the Uttarakhand State Khadi and Village Industries Board.
Step 2: Navigate to the Scheme Page:
From the homepage, click on the “Schemes” section in the menu and select “Personal Interest Subsidy Scheme”.
Step 3: Download the Forms:
Download the following forms from the scheme page:
Application Form: Download Application Form (PDF)
Claim Form: Download Claim Form (PDF)
Step 4: Fill and Submit the Forms
Fill in the required details in the Application Form and attach all necessary documents.
Submit the completed form along with documents to your District Village Industries Office.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photo
Permanent Residence Certificate
Photo Identity Proof
Address Proof
Caste Certificate
Project Report
Certificate Issued by Village Head (as per prescribed format)
Consent Letter from the Concerned Bank Branch
Educational or Technical Qualification Certificates
Affidavit on ₹20 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper
Personality Development and Yogasan Training Camp for Schedule Caste
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Personality Development and Yogasan Training Camp for Schedule Caste Youth" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote the physical, mental, and spiritual development of Scheduled Caste youth through 7-day training camps.

Benefits:
- **Training:** The selected Scheduled Caste youth will receive 7 days of training focused on personality development and yogasana.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be between the age of 14 to 35 years.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should download the application form or applicants may visit the Sports Directorate and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: All required fields in the form should be completed carefully, and copies of the necessary documents must be enclosed (self-attestation may be required).
Step 3: Submit the properly filled and signed application form, along with all attached documents, to the District Youth Development Office.
Step 4: Ensure to obtain a submission receipt or acknowledgment slip from the official receiving the application for future reference.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Personality Development and Yogasana Training Camp (TASP)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Personality Development and Yogasana Training Camp (TASP)" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to enhance personality and promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through training for tribal youth by organizing seven-day camps.

Benefits:
- **Training and Development:** The scheme offers a seven-day residential training camp focused on personality development and yogasana. The training covers aspects of physical fitness, mental well-being, and spiritual awareness.
&gt; **Note:** A total of 50 tribal youths (both male and female) are selected from each of the 17 targeted districts.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

  - The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
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 office of the District Youth Development Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Petrol Subsidy To Persons With Disability
State: Chandigarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the Petrol Subsidy To Persons With Disability scheme handicapped person using motorized vehicles are entitled to 50% subsidy on actual expenditure on the purchase of petrol/diesel subject to fulfillment of other conditions laid down under the scheme.

Benefits:
- Petrol Subsidy Scheme to Persons with Disability provides benefits in the form of subsidy on Petrol and Diesel
- Under this scheme 50% subsidy on actual expenditure on purchase of petrol/ diesel provided
- Vehicle of 2 Horse Power and Below – 15 litters per month
- Vehicle of more than 2Horse Power – More than 15 litters per month
- Due to this scheme, some financial burden will be reduced from disabling person and family

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Eligibility:
- Persons with Disability who are owners of motorized vehicles. 
- Persons with Disability having an income up to Rs.1.50 lacs / p.a. from all sources are eligible for subsidy. 
- Those Persons with Disability who are already in receipt of the conveyance allowance either from any voluntary or Govt. source shall not be eligible for a grant of subsidy on the purchase of petrol/ diesel.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Applicant visit the ServicesPlus website 
Step 2: Look for a"Register" on the homepage. Click on it to proceed to the registration page.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form with your
Name 
Email id
Password
Mobile number
Select State
Enter Captcha
Step 4:  Once you've filled out all the required information and completed any additional steps, review your details to ensure accuracy, and then submit your registration.
Step 5: After successful registration, you may receive a confirmation message on the website or via email, confirming that your registration was successful.
Login: Once registered, you can log in to your account using the username and password you created during the registration process.

Documents Required:
Document Required: (Self Attested Photocopy)
Two passport size photographs.
Residence Proof for the last three years (Voter Identity Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill)
Copy of Disability Certificate/Identity Card with 40% or above Disability.
Copy of Registration Certificate of the vehicle which should be in the name of the applicant.
Copy of Driving License of the applicant.
Income Certificate.
Phool Vikash Yojana
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial benefits to farmers for the cultivation of marigold flowers. It is available in 15 districts of the state and offers a 50% subsidy for up to 4 hectares.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** 50% subsidy on ₹80,000/- per hectare for marigold cultivation.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.
   1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
   1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal Agriculture Department.

&gt; **Note 1:** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.

&amp;gt; **Note 2:** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

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Application Process:
[Online]
DBT Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal. 
Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”.
Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”. 
Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.
Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
Note:  After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply for the scheme with the help of 13 digit registration number.
Online Application of the Scheme:Step 1: Visit the official website. 
Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.
Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.
Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.
Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.
Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.
Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.

Documents Required:
For DBT Registration Process:Aadhaar Details (Should be linked with mobile number).
Passport Size Photo.
Farmer details.
Land information.
Bank account.
For the Online Application of the Scheme:Passport Size Photo.
Contract form ( for non-ryot farmers).
Land Possession Certificate (LPC)/ revenue receipt (If applicable).
Note: If the applicant's name is not clear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, it will be mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
Physical Research Laboratory Award
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department of Space
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The PRL Award, instituted by the late Prof. Devendra Lal, former Director of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding Indian scientists for original work in Earth & Planetary systems, including areas like Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology.

Benefits:
- **Cash Prize:** An amount of ₹50,000/- and a medal.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  - The applicant should be a scientist. 
  - The applicant&amp;#39;s age below 45 years as of 1st January 2021 (born on or after 02.01.1976) 
  - The applicant&amp;#39;s contribution to Earth and Planetary Systems, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, or Meteorology.

> **Note:**

Nominations may be made by the Head of Academic &amp; Research Institutions/ Vice-Chancellors/ Deans of Universities/ Fellows of the Indian Academies of Science and Engineering/ and past recipients of these awards. 
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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant visits the PRL website and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.
Step 2: Click on "Awards Administered By PRL" and select scheme "PRL Award" 
Step 3: The candidate downloads the prescribed format of the application form. 
Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 5: Nominations should be submitted via email to the Director: DIRECTOR@PRL.RES.IN with the subject line "Nomination for The PRL Award".

Documents Required:
Nomination Proforma.
Significant contributions to the area of specialization by the nominee (two pages) during his/her research career.
Impact of the contributions in the field concerned, basic and/or applied
Specific contributions for which the nomination is being made
Complete list of Publications (with the names of authors in the order in which they appear in the publications).
List of TEN BEST publications, of which five should preferably be from the last five years (A separate listing of this is essential)
Reprints of five important publications in the last five years (e-file only).