smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Shramyogi Cycle Subsidy Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to provide a subsidy for the purchase of a bicycle to laborers working in the organized sector, enabling them to commute between their residence and workplace.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, laborers will receive assistance of ₹1,500/- as a subsidy towards the purchase of a bicycle.

Eligibility:
1. Labourers (Shramyogi) should be employed for the last one year in a factory/institute in the state of Gujarat.
   1. Labourers who have been regularly contributing to the Labour Welfare Fund will be eligible for this scheme.
   1. Assistance will be given only on the newly purchased cycle.
   1. Application has to be made within 6 (six) months from the date mentioned in the bicycle purchase bill.
   1. This scheme can be availed only once during the employment period.

**Note 01:** The bicycle should have a valid bill of purchase. Bill should have the name of the beneficiary, the shopkeeper&amp;#39;s GST number, cycle chassis number, chassis should not be less than 22 inches. In case of a bill with incomplete details, assistance amount will not be given.
**Note 02:** The final decision regarding assistance will be with the Welfare Commissioner in Ahmedabad, ensuring justice in the field.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details.
Step 05: Enter user details and Password.
Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme.
Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
ID Card of Labour
Aadhaar Card of Labour
Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
Valid bill of purchase
Ration Card
Residence proof
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Bonafide certificate
Any other documents as required
Shramyogi Home Town Scheme- Gujarat Labour Welfare Board
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to facilitate the payment of railway fares for migrant labourers employed in the organized sector in Gujarat, enabling them to travel to or from their home country to the nearest railway station.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, migrant laborers employed in the organized sector can avail of payment for railway fare to travel to or from their home country, to the nearest railway station.

**Note:** The assistance amount will be credited to the beneficiary&amp;#39;s bank account through DBT.

Eligibility:
1. The worker/labour should have been working continuously with the company in Gujarat for one year and his/her labour welfare fund should have been deposited in the board to avail the benefits under the scheme.
   1. The benefit of this scheme will be provided once within a block of two years. Currently, the block years are set as 2022-23 and 2023-24.
   1. If both the husband/wife are employed, only one of the beneficiaries will get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. A Shram Yogi shall travel only after obtaining prior approval by applying prior to travel.
   1. Within one month of the completion of the tour, necessary proofs along with in-principle approval have to be submitted by the worker/labour.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:Step 01: The applicant may visit the Sanman Portal: https://sanman.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Aadhaar Card Number, select user type, and then enter your Labour Welfare Fund Account Number.
Step 04: Now, click on ‘Fetch’ & verify the details.
Step 05: Enter user details and Password.
Step 06: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 07: Now, select the scheme and read the instructions carefully for the selected scheme.
Step 08: Fill out the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Agree with the Rules & Regulations and submit the application form. A confirmation email with the application Number will be sent on the registered email ID.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
A copy of the identity card issued by the contractor to the worker/labour
Aadhaar Card of Labour
Labour Welfare Fund Account Number
Valid proof of travel to hometown
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Bonafide certificate
Any other documents as required
Shravan Tirthdarshan Yojna
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to facilitate pilgrimage travel for senior citizens of Gujarat by providing financial assistance for travel expenses. It benefits eligible senior citizens through reimbursements or direct arrangements with authorized travel agents.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance for Pilgrimage Travel Expenses**

- Upto ₹5,000/- per person for travel by State Transport (ST) buses.
- Upto ₹7,000/- per person for travel by Private Buses.

_*The financial assistance provided is subject to actual travel cost or the above-mentioned amount, whichever is lower._
_*Only group travel is allowed (minimum 20 pilgrims required)._

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a senior citizen aged 60 years or above.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must not have availed of the benefit previously under this scheme.
- The applicant must be physically fit to undertake the journey.
- The pilgrimage must be booked through an authorized travel agent/organizer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields (details of the authorized travel agent/organizer, details of the pilgrims), 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, within the prescribed period (if any), to your nearest District Social Welfare Office.
*Retain a copy of the submitted application for reference.

Documents Required:
List of Pilgrims (Name, Address, District, Birth Date, Aadhaar Number).
Proof of Authorization (for Travel Agents/Organizers).
Bus Type Details (S.T./Private Bus).
Shreshtam Scheme For Ensuring Participation Of PwDs In Arts & Sports
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Shreshtam Scheme for Ensuring Participation of PwDs in Arts & Sports” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, a maximum amount of ₹10,000/- will be provided to each beneficiary who has showcased their talents in State/ National level championships.

**Note:** The amount will be provided to a total of 10 beneficiaries from each district of Kerala.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. The participants who have showcased their talents in arts and sporting activities in State/ National level championships will be eligible to apply.
   1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD) having 40% or more disability.
   1. The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹1,00,000/-.
   1. The applicant should be undergoing training from State/National Academies/Centers.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit the nearest District Social Justice Office and collect the application form. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.
Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents has to be submitted through District Social Justice Office concerned.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar card
Passport size photo
Merit certificate
Admission details from Academy/Training Centre
Copy of Disability Certificate
Copy of Ration card
Income Certificate
Copy of bank passbook
Shri Vajpayee Bankable Yojana
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Finance Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: null

A scheme for providing financial assistance to the craftsmen of Cottage Industries through Nationalised Banks, Cooperative banks, Public sector Banks or Private Banks.

Benefits:
Benefits
 Maximum Limit for Bank Loan 
    ₹.8.00 lakh for the Industries sector.
    ₹.8.00 lakh for the Service sector.
    ₹.8.00 lakh for the Business sector.
Rate of subsidy on the loan amount: Subsidy will be available as mentioned below for the Industries, Service & Business sectors.
AreaGeneral CategoryScheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes / Ex-serviceman/Women/ blind or handicapped having 40% or more disabilityRural25%40%Urban20%30%
Maximum Limit of Subsidy
S No. SectorLimit of Subsidy Amount1IndustriesRs. 1,25,000/-2ServiceRs. 1,00,00/-3BusinessGeneral Category:  Urban-  Rs. 60,000/-   Rural Rs. Rs. 75,000/-4BusinessReserve Category:  Urban/ Rural Rs. 80,000/-
Note: The maximum limit of subsidy per beneficiary in any sector will be ₹.1,25,000/- for a blind or handicapped person

Eligibility:
**Eligibility** 

   1. Age: 18 to 65 years.
   1. Qualification: The applicant should have passed the minimum standard fourth OR, Training/ Experience: Should have undergone training for a minimum of three months from the private establishment or a minimum of one month from Government recognized Institutes, in the area of the proposed business or should have experience of minimum 1 year in the same activity or should be a hereditary craftsperson.
   1. No Income criteria

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process 
Visit the official website https://blp.gujarat.gov.in/header_home.php or click here.
Do the registration process with the mobile OTP authentication process.
Provide the details in Citizen Register by entering name, email, password and captcha code, the login process has to be completed by clicking on Register
Provide applicant details (Aadhar Number, Address, Enter all details based on other documents).
Other information related to Project Details & Business Details, Finance Required / Project Cost and Detail Of Experience /Training will also have to be filled and click on Save & Next.
Upload the necessary documents.

[Offline]
Application Process
Applicants need to download the application form. 
To download the form click here. 
Fill out the application form.
Enclose the required documents.
And contact the nearest District Industries Center.
To check the nearest District Industries Center click here.

Documents Required:
List of the required documents
Aadhar card copy.
Vocational Training Certificate.
Educational qualification certificate.
Caste certificate.
Address proof.
Passport-size photocopy.
Proof of details of the applicant.
Bank account passbook.
School or college identity card.
Place of business.
Shri Varun Panwar Memorial Award for B.Sc. Agriculture (2nd Year, 3rd Year, and 4th Year) Students
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to recognize and encourage B.Sc. Agriculture students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study by awarding them a cash prize of ₹10,000/- for their academic excellence.

Benefits:
1. Award Amount: ₹10,000/- per year
1. Number of Awards: One award for each class

- 2nd Year: 1 student
- 3rd Year: 1 student
- 4th Year: 1 student

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in the B.Sc. Agriculture program and be in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The award is granted for a duration of one year only.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Students are first invited to submit their applications on the prescribed form. A committee, constituted by the Vice Chancellor, then reviews and evaluates these applications following a defined procedure. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Vice Chancellor grants approval, after which the selected students receive the payments.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Shridev Suman State Merit Scholarship
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/- to meritorious students who qualify in eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand. The scholarship is awarded to the next 5 students from each development block of Uttarakhand who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship.

Benefits:
- On the basis of the declared results of the eligibility test conducted by SCERT Uttarakhand, the scholarship is awarded to the next five students from each of the 95 development blocks of Uttarakhand (95 × 5 = 475) who are not selected for the Dr. Shivanand Nautiyal Scholarship. 
  - Each selected student receives ₹1,000/- per month for a duration of 10 months.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be an institutional student of Class 8 in any government, local body, or government-aided school (excluding central and residential schools) in Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must have passed the annual Class 7 examination with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
   1. There is no restriction on the annual income of parents or guardians.
   1. The scholarship will be awarded for a period of 4 years, from Class 9 to Class 12.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
To appear in the scholarship examination, students can obtain the application form from the office of the Block Education Officer or download it from the School Education Department’s website (https://schooleducation.uk.gov.in) or SCERT Uttarakhand’s website (https://scert.uk.gov.in) during September–October every year. A photocopy of the application form is also valid. No application or examination fee is charged.
While filling out the application form, students must attach a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, Class 7 mark sheet, caste certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable). All information must be filled in correctly, and the completed form should be submitted to the Principal of the school where the student is enrolled.
The Principal will verify the form based on the attached documents and school records, attest the photograph, and forward the verified form to the Block Education Officer’s office by the tentative date of 12 November.
After submission, the Block Education Officer issues the admit card. Students can collect the admit card either from their school or the Block Education Officer’s office.
The examination is conducted every year in the month of January.
After the successful completion of the process, the school Principal informs the student. The student must provide their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked bank account details to the school, following which the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Aadhaar Card
Class 7 Marksheet
Caste Certificate (for reserved category students)
Income Certificate of Parents/Guardians
Residence Certificate
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme" aims to promote economic self-reliance among the Sikhligara community, the Corporation will provide a subsidy and a subsidy of 33% of the vehicle cost for purchasing goods tempos, or vehicles to economically backward of Karnataka state.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** The scheme offers a loan of ₹50,000/- and a subsidy of ₹50,000/- for business ventures. For purchasing goods tempos or vehicles, a subsidy of 33% of the vehicle cost, up to a maximum of ₹1,50,000/-, is provided.
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- **Subsidy for Self-Employment Loans:** A 33% subsidy, up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/-, is available for those taking loans from banks or financial institutions for self-employment purposes.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to the Sikh community.
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of the state.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 and 55 years.
1. The family income from all sources should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.
1. No family member of the applicant should be a State/Central Government employee.
1. Neither the applicant nor their family members should have availed of any loan/subsidy facility from the Corporation in the last 5 years, except for the Arivu Education Loan and Foreign Education Loan Scheme.
1. The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Corporation.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application Process:
Step-01: Applicant need to visits the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation official website.
Step-02: Click "Apply Online" and Enter "Mobile Number" and "Submit".
Step-03: Enter "Aadhaar Number" Fill in the "Captcha" and Select "Next".
Step-04: Applicant will get OTP in his/her Aadhaar Linked Mobile Number.
Step-05: Enter "OTP" and select "Continue", After that Allow the official notice.
Step-06: After verifying the Aadhaar again fill in the "OTP" and Submit.
Step-07: Select the scheme "Sikhligar’s Community Development Scheme" and fill in the basic details father's name, gender, qualification detail
Step-08: Select "Next" Fill in the address detail and again select "Next".
Step-09: Upload the required document passport-size photo, educational document, income certificate, etc. 
Step-10: Click "Proceed" and Select "Submit Application" and get an Application ID.

Documents Required:
Photo of the Applicant.
Minority Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
Income Certificate (issued by the Competent Authority).
Copy of Aadhaar as Residential Proof.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Project Report.
Vehicle Quotation.
Applicants Self-Declaration.
Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme
State: Sikkim
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Empowerment & Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Sikkim has introduced the Sikkim Grant of Scholarship to Students with Disabilities Scheme, 2014. This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled students to help them secure academic education and technical or professional training.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance for academic education and technical/professional training.
- Coverage of expenses including cash incentives, books, stationery, uniforms, and allowances.
- Support for students pursuing education within or outside Sikkim, but within India.

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**Note:** The scholarship will be disbursed through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme or any other decided mode.
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Eligibility:
1. The student&#39;s age should be 5 years and above.  
1. The student must be disabled, with disability percentage of 40% or above as certified by Medical Authorities as defined in section 2 (t) of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
1. The student must be a regular student at a recognized College, University, or School of a recognized Board.
1. The student should pass the examination in one attempt during a particular academic session, If fails the examination during an academic session are not eligible for the scholarship for the same class in the next academic year. 
1. The student must not be receiving any other similar scholarship from other departments or ministries.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-01: The interested student writes an application on plain paper and submits it to the Social Welfare Division.
Step-02: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step-03: 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).
Scrutiny and Approval: 
The Selection Committee will scrutinize the applications. Upon satisfactory verification of documents, approval will be granted by the Secretary.

Documents Required:
3 Passport-size Photographs.
Father's Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification.
Parent's B.P.L. Certificate/Income Certificate (issued by the Gram Vikash Adhikari).
Birth Certificate (issued by the Health Care, Human Services & Family Welfare Department).
Certificate and Mark sheet from the College or School.
Life Certificate.
Disability Certificate.