smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Grant of Stipend to Differently Abled Trainees" by the Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of Puducherry was introduced to provide financial assistance to differently abled individuals undergoing technical or professional training. The objective is to enable them to successfully complete their training.

Benefits:
A monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should have undertaken a full-time vocational training course in any recognized vocational training centre, workshop, ITI, or any other institution sanctioned by the Central/State Government, local body, or voluntary organization.
- The applicant&#39;s age should be 5 years and above.
- The applicant should be differently abled.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the 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, 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 authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Medical Certificate.
Applicant's photo.
Aadhaar Card.
Financial Assistance ID Card.
Attendance of trainees along with a completed certificate.
Grant of Stipend to the Differently Abled Trainees of the Vocational Training Institutes
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, the differently abled persons undergoing any technical or professional training through Institutes are paid a fixed monthly stipend which will enable them to secure the training successfully in order to make their own earnings and become useful members of the society.

Benefits:
₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Native/Resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years.
- The applicant should be differently abled.
- The applicant should have undertaken a full time vocational training course in any vocational training centre/ workshop/ ITI/ any other centre run by the Central / State Government/ Local body or any voluntary organization or institution recognized by Central / State Government.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Social Welfare, and request the 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, 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 authority given below - 
Puducherry: The Deputy Director, Differently Abled Section, Directorate of Social Welfare. 
Karaikal: The Assistant Director, Social Welfare Department (Sub Office).
Mahe / Yanam: The Welfare Officer (i\c), Social Welfare Department (Sub Office). 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate, Issued by the Competent Authority.
Recent Passport-size Photograph.
Disability Certificate/ Medical Certificate.
Study Certificate.
Financial Assistance Identity Card.
Attendance of the Trainee along with Completed Certificate.
Grant of Subsidy for Purchase of Mobile Sea Food Van
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Registered Societies

The scheme aims to provide the beneficiary with a mobile seafood van. This van, financed through a combination of bank loan and departmental subsidy (25% and 75%, respectively), is intended for the sale of fresh and processed fish and fishery products in areas not served by regular markets.

Benefits:
1. The scheme provides a subsidy of 75% on the cost of the mobile seafood van, including fabrication of the body, procurement of an insulated ice-box, a two-burner stove, cooking utensils, and accessories.
2. The remaining 25% is expected to be covered by a bank loan.
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> **MODE OF DISBURSEMENT**

The subsidy portion will be released to a separate account of the beneficiary in the bank.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the fishermen community.
2. The applicant should be a resident of the Union territory of Puducherry by birth/domicile.
3. The applicant should be a non-overdue member of the Primary Fisheries Co-operative Society concerned.
4. The applicant should be between 18 and 50 years old.
5. The applicant should not be employed in Government, Government Undertaking, or societies, either part-time or full-time.
6. The applicant should be a registered Fisherwomen Co-operative Society in the Union territory of Puducherry, or a group under SHGs registered under District Rural Development Agency and Puducherry Urban Development Agency fold.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare.
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the 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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
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:
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age.
Residential Certificate of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Copy of Food Sharing Card.
Birth Certificate/ Voter ID.
Caste Certificate.
Registration Certificate of the Cooperative/SHG.
Proof of Membership with the Cooperative/SHG.
Price Quotations of the Equipment Used for Fish Preparation.
Certificates of Training on Fish Product Preparation.
Proof of Experience in Fish Product Preparation.
Grant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing Unit
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Registered Societies

This scheme aims to preserve fish and fishery products by facilitating the establishment of Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage Units and Fish Processing Units. Through this scheme, eligible beneficiaries can avail a 10% subsidy.

Benefits:
- 10% subsidy, subject to a maximum of ₹3,00,000 per unit, for the establishment of Ice Plant-cum-Cold Storage.
- 10% subsidy, subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000 per unit, for the establishment of a Processing Unit.
- Grant-in-aid for construction and maintenance of fishing harbor, fish landing center, fish landing jetty, fish drying platform, fish curing yard, work sheds, cyclone shelters, community halls, etc.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Private Sector/Fishermen/Fisherwomen Cooperative Societies/Fishermen /Entrepreneurs.
- The applicant should be between 18 to 50 years old.
- The applicant should not have availed any benefit of loan/subsidy from any other source for the intended purpose.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, and request the 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: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
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 Age.
Declaration/Affidavit that the applicant has not availed any benefit of loan/subsidy from any other source for the intended purpose.
A provisional loan sanction order from the bank.
Necessary approvals from authorities such as Municipality, Department of Science and Technology, Inspector of Factories and Boilers, Agriculture Department, etc.
Grant on Passing the Written Examination of Competitive Examinations for Recruitment in Armed Forces
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Sainik Welfare
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a grant of ₹15,000/- is provided from the Amalgamated Fund to the children of ex-servicemen who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching.

Benefits:
- A one-time grant of ₹15,000/- is provided to children of ex-serviceman who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The applicant should be the child of an ex-serviceman.
1. The applicant should have passed the written examination of NDA, CDS, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik 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 Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office 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:
Identity proof of applicant
Proof of Passing the Written Examination – Admit card and result/scorecard/call letter from the recruiting authority (e.g., UPSC for CDS/NDA, etc.)
Proof of Relationship with Ex-Serviceman
Ex-Serviceman’s Discharge Certificate
Identity Proof of the Applicant
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Passport Size Photograph
Any Other Document if Required
Grant to Films
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Public Relations Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The policy aims to promote film production in Uttarakhand by providing financial grants to films, TV serials, and web series shot in the state, encouraging filmmakers to showcase Uttarakhand’s culture, heritage, and locations, and boosting local employment and the state's film economy.

Benefits:
Under the provisions of the Uttarakhand Film Policy–2024, grants are provided as follows:

   1. For films made in regional languages and dialects, a grant of 50% of the amount spent in the state or up to ₹2 crore, whichever is lower, will be provided.
   1. For films made in Hindi or in the languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, a grant of 30% of the amount spent in the state or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is lower, will be provided.
   1. For films made in foreign languages that have incurred an expenditure of at least ₹3 crore in the state, and in which the shooting locations of the state have been appropriately showcased, a grant will be provided of 50% of the amount spent in the state or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is lower.
   1. For TV serials or web series produced in Hindi or in the languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, as well as in the regional dialects of Uttarakhand, a grant will be provided of either 30% of the amount spent in Uttarakhand during the shooting period or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is lower.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a film producer.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After obtaining the Film Censor Certificate and the release/exhibition of the film, the film producer applies for the grant. For this, the producer must submit all expenditure details, contracts, invoices, and other related documents concerning the film production to the department.
The technical and financial committees constituted for granting film subsidies examine the film proposals and review the films before considering the grant. Based on the recommendation of the financial committee, the grant amount is approved and sanctioned by the Hon’ble Chief Minister/Chairman of the Film Development Council. (Applications for the grant must be submitted offline to the Film Development Council, Information and Public Relations Department, Dehradun.)

Documents Required:
Film Censor Certificate
Details of all expenditures related to film production
Contracts related to film production
Invoices/Bills
Other relevant supporting documents and records related to production
Grant to Jharkhand State Unaided Educational Institutions
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of School Education and Literacy
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

The "Grant to Jharkhand State Unaided Educational Institutions" scheme by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Jharkhand Government provides financial assistance to unaided educational institutions for infrastructure and educational development.

Benefits:
- **Infrastructure Development Grants:** Financial assistance for classrooms, laboratories, toilets, drinking water, and essential facilities.- **Educational Resources:** Support for procuring teaching and learning materials.- **Staffing Assistance:** Salaries for qualified teaching and non-teaching staff as per norms.
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Eligibility:
***For Secondary Schools:***

1. The applicant should be an institution approved by the State Government.
1. The school should be operated by a registered society or trust under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
1. The managing committee should be duly constituted and approved by Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC).
1. The institution must have a student strength meeting the prescribed norms.
1. The school’s examination pass rate should be at least 41%.
1. Utilization certificates for previously received grants must be submitted.

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***For Madrasas/Sanskrit Schools:***

1. The applicant should be a recognized and registered madrasa or Sanskrit school in Jharkhand.
1. The managing committee should be duly constituted.
1. The institution must meet student strength norms.
1. The pass percentage should not be below 41%.

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***For Intermediate Colleges:***

1. The applicant should be a permanently approved institution under Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC).
1. The college must be operated by a registered society or trust under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
1. The institution must comply with JAC and Government rules.

Application Process:
[Online]
Visit the official website: https://education.jharkhand.gov.in/
Click on the "Online Services" tab and register under the Directorate of Secondary Education.
Login Credentials: Receive the Login ID and Password via SMS on the registered mobile number.
Application Form: Log in to access the grant application form.
Form Completion: Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.
Verification and Submission: Review the form, ensure accuracy, and submit it online.
Confirmation: Receive an SMS upon successful submission.

Documents Required:
Institutional Registration Certificate (under Societies Registration Act, 1860)
Approval Certificate from the State Government or JAC
Constitution Document of the Managing Committee
Previous Grant Utilization Certificate
Student Strength Proof (last three months’ attendance)
Examination Performance Report (indicating pass percentage)
Details of Fund Usage (previous three financial years)
Infrastructure Details (availability of classrooms, laboratories, etc.)
Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level (Sainik Welfare)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: null

"Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level" is a Welfare Scheme by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The meritorious wards of the ESM are provided grants for their achievements in sports at national and international levels. The application is offline.

Benefits:
- Grant of ₹50,000/- for achievements in sports at the international level.
- Grant of ₹30,000/- for achievements in sports at the national level.
- The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an [Ex-Serviceman](https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen) (ESM).- The ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM should be [registered ](https://sainik.py.gov.in/registration-procedure)with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.- The event should be organised by a body approved/recognized by the Government.
- The applicant should have achieved merit in a sport at the national/international level.

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.
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:
Relevant Certificates of Achievements in Sports at National/International Level.
Attested Copies for Participation and Sponsorship.
Identity Card of the ESM / Widow of the ESM.
Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
First Page of Bank Passbook.
Grant to Meritorious Wards of Ex-Servicemen in Academics (Lump Sum Grant)
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Sainik Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM who have secured the top three ranks in academics are provided with lump sum grants of upto ₹18,000. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result.

Benefits:
> **Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education**

**10th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate)**

- 1st Rank: ₹15,000.
- 2nd Rank: ₹13,000.
- 3rd Rank: ₹11,000.

**12th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary Certificate)**

- 1st Rank: ₹18,000.
- 2nd Rank: ₹16,000.
- 3rd Rank: ₹14,000.

**Undergraduate / Postgraduate**

- University Gold Medal: ₹14,000.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.
- The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank in Class 10th/12th in a Government-recognized Institution, or should have secured gold medal in Graduation/Postgraduation in a Government-recognized University.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
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, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013, India.
Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.
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 the ESM.
Discharge Certificate of the ESM.
Mark Statement/ Certificate (Attested).
Birth Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
Study Certificate of the Ward (if not already registered with the DSW).
First Page of Bank Passbook.
Declaration by the Ex-Servicemen/Widow.