smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Shilpi Gram Scheme (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to re-establish traditional artisan skills among SC/ST communities. It provides free training, infrastructure support, and marketing opportunities to artisans in selected artisan villages.

Benefits:
**Free Skill Training:**

- Training is offered at three levels — awareness &amp; orientation, basic training, and vocational training.

**Infrastructure Support:**

- Development of artisan villages with electricity, water, roads, and common facilities.

**Marketing Assistance:**

- Support for exhibitions, fairs, permanent haats, and promotion of Uttarakhand-branded craft products.

**Raw Material Support:**

- Establishment of raw material depots like Wool Bank, Wood Bank.

**Recognition &amp; Awards:**

- Awards for outstanding artisans and participation in national/international fairs.

**Exposure Visits:**

- Exposure tours to other states with advanced handicrafts.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant&#39;s annual income should not exceed ₹1,05,600 in rural areas and ₹1,29,840 in urban areas.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website. 
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields 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 documents to the office of the Development Block Office. 
Selection Process:
Step 1: A selection committee chaired by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) selects institutions and trainees.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Voter ID
Aadhaar Card
Disability Certificate (If applicable)
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Any Other Document if Required
Shodhgrantha Chayan Yojana
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sanskrit Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to invite scholars from any state in India to submit research manuscripts on Sanskrit literature, as well as socially relevant research books related to Sanskrit literature in the context of Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
For the research paper, the author receives an honorarium of ₹151/- per page, and 25 copies of the published book are provided free of cost.
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Eligibility:
1. Authentic and socially relevant research books related to Sanskrit literature in the context of Uttarakhand are invited for publication.
   1. Scholars from any state of the country (who write research papers within the scope of research methodology) will be eligible.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
In accordance with the thesis selection rules, advertisements are published in newspapers and on websites. 
Authors must submit three copies of their thesis along with the application form and an affidavit certifying the originality of the work. 
Eligible theses are published by the evaluation committee.

Documents Required:
Three (3) copies of the research manuscript
An affidavit declaring the originality of the manuscript
Any other documents as required
Shooting Permission Certificate
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Public Relations Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to simplify the process of granting official permission for film shooting in Uttarakhand through a single-window online system, ensuring timely approvals and promoting the state as a film-friendly destination.

Benefits:
Permission is provided for shooting films in the state.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a film producer.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Before obtaining permission for film production, the producer must apply online on the "Single Window System" portal at https://investuttarakhand.uk.gov.in/filmshooting. While submitting the application, the producer must attach the Aadhaar Card, synopsis of the film, Registration Certificate/GST of the production house, or, in the case of a line producer handling the production, an authorization letter for the line producer, along with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) form filled online.
Once the department grants permission, a copy of the Film Shooting Permission Certificate is automatically sent to the relevant departments through the portal. The list of departments is as follows:
Office of the District Magistrate
Senior Superintendent of Police / Superintendent of Police
Concerned DFO/Ranger/Forest Officer
Concerned Kotwali / Police Station / Outpost In-charge
If the film is to be shot in a centrally operated forest area, the Film Development Council corresponds with the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) and the concerned Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for the issuance of a No Objection Certificate.
Permission for film shooting is also provided to the filmmaker free of cost within 14 days through email at ufdc2015@gmail.com.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Synopsis of the film
Registration Certificate/GST of the production house
Authorization letter for the Line Producer (if applicable)
Filled Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) form
Shop Construction/Shop Operation Scheme For Rehabilitation Of PwDs
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Department, Uttar Pradesh
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Shop Construction/Shop Operation Scheme For Rehabilitation Of PwDs" Scheme has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and operated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Uttar Pradesh.

Benefits:
1. An amount of Rs. 20,000/- is allocated for the establishment of a shop.

  - Out of Rs. 20,000/-, Rs. 15,000/- is provided in the form of a loan at 4% interest and Rs. 5,000/- is provided as a grant.

1. An amount of Rs. 10,000/- is allocated for the operation of the shop/khokha/gumti/hand cart.

  - Out of Rs. 10,000/-, Rs. 7,500/- is provided in the form of a loan at 4% interest and Rs. 2,500/- is provided as a grant.

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Eligibility:
1. Certificate of minimum 40% disability (Certificate issued by Chief Medical Officer, Doctor of Community Health Centre/Primary Health Centre will only be valid).
   1. Persons with Disabilities of all categories who are citizens of Uttar Pradesh.
   1. The age of the Applicant should not be less than 18 years and should be less than 60 years.
   1. Persons with Disabilities who are not convicted in any criminal or financial matters and no government money/amount should be payable against them
   1. Persons with Disabilities should own 110 sq. ft. of land for shop construction or should be able to buy/take the land of the said area from their resources.
   1. The tenant should be given a tenure lease for a period of 5 years by the Persons with Disabilities for the operation of the shop available to them (Rent and working capital)
   1. Persons with disabilities whose annual income does not exceed twice the income limit prescribed by the government from time to time to the poverty line.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applicants have to visit official portal.
Click on the new entry form.
Now applicants have to provide some details as :
i. Personal Details.
ii. Bank Details.
iii. Income proof certificate. 
iv. Disability Details.
v. Application type. 
Submit.

Documents Required:
Applicant's photo.
Age Certificate.
Identification Proof.
Bank Details.
Disability Certificate.
Short Term Loan Scheme
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Short Term Loan Scheme" provides financial assistance/ loan as a credit to individuals from the Scheduled Tribe Community to meet the immediate expenses towards Education, Medical and Business needs. The scheme aims to improve their standard of living.

Benefits:
Short Term Loan of up to ₹ 1,00,000/- as an advance to meet the Financial requirement urgently for Business/ Education/ Medical Purposes.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an individual from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) Community of the State of Goa.
1. The applicant can reapply under the said scheme provided he has cleared earlier loans availed under the scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Ltd, Department of Tribal Welfare, Govt. of Goa, Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji-Goa, - 403 001.
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Documents Required:
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate, issued by the Competent Authority of the State of Goa.
Bank Passbook.
Photograph.
Salary Certificate / Pay Slip of one Surety along with surety affidavit on ₹ 50/- stamp paper, One Photo and ID Proof of surety.
Aadhar Card.
Affidavit of the applicant on ₹ 50/- Stamp paper regarding the amount of loan required and its purpose (If the applicant is below 18 years of age then either parents or guardian shall give the affidavit on behalf of their child).
Short Term Professional Training Courses
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Short Term Professional Training Courses" is provided to train the youth of the Scheduled Tribe Community in order to start their own business, and to acquire skills by joining the various training courses for the purpose of self-employment or for their livelihood.

Benefits:
> **List of Courses**

1. Motor Driving Training Course.
1. Tailoring Course.
1. Cookery and Bakery Courses.
1. Beautician Course.
1. Mobile Repairing Courses.
1. Computer Courses.

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> **Quantum of Financial Assistance**

1. Financial assistance will be given to complete any one course with a maximum limit of ₹ 5,000/-.
1. 50% of the actual fees with a limit of ₹ 2,500/- shall be released as an advance to take admission in the particular course.
1. 50% balance amount will be released after the completion of the course on the production of the completion certificate.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe Community of Goa.
1. The applicant shall be above 18 years of age and below the age of 50 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance And Development Corporation Limited,
2nd Floor, Dayanand Smruti Building, Swami Vivekanand Road, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.

Documents Required:
Scheduled Tribe Certificate issued by the competent authority of the State of Goa.
Age proof (birth certificate) or any other document proving the age of the Applicant.
Certificates of Educational Qualification, if any.
Learning licence in case of Motor Driving Course.
Aadhar Card Copy.
One Passport size photo.
Copy of bank passbook.
Quotation/fee receipt in original/fee structure of the institute/equivalent documents for giving the details of the fees of the training course.
Declaration of the applicant duly signed by Gazetted Officer.
Shram Kalyan Shaikshanik Chatravriti Yojana
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Madhya Pradesh State Government started a scheme for the education of working labourers.

Benefits:
The scholarship is provided to the students studying From the class 5th to 12th, Graduation, Post Graduation, ITI, Polytechnic, PGDCA, DCA (Computer Course), B.E., M.B.B.S. 
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The parents of the applicant should be employed in a factory or institution established in Madhya Pradesh under the Labor Welfare Fund Act, 1982.
1. Only 2 children of a family are eligible to get the benefits of this scheme.
1. Children of officers and employees working in institutions with managerial capacity are not eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applicants have to visit the official scholarship portal of the Student Labor Welfare Board.
Fill out the entries of the academic scholarship application form online.
The applicant will have to authenticate his identity by giving his own and his mother's / father's Aadhaar numbers. 
Online applications for academic scholarships will have to be made within the time limit. Applications received after the prescribed period will not be considered by the Board and no action will be taken.
Upload the required documents.
Submit.

Documents Required:
Aadhar card.
Bank account statement.
Mark sheet.
Ration card.
Address proof.
proof of income.
proof of age.
Passport-size photograph.
mobile number.
Shrama Shakthi Scheme
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the Shrama Shakthi Loan scheme, religious minority community entrepreneurs will be trained in artistic and technical skills and will be provided a loan of ₹50,000/- with a 4% rate of interest, to be paid in 36 installments.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a loan of ₹50,000 will be given to persons belonging to religious minority communities.
Under this scheme, religious minority community entrepreneurs will be trained in artistic and technical skills.

Eligibility:
1. The age limit of the applicant should be between 18 and 55 years.
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of the State.
1. Applicants must belong to State Religious Minority Community.
1. Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 3.50 lakh per annum.
1. An applicant or his/her family members should not have availed benefits under any other scheme (Excluding the Arivu Scheme) of the KMDCL in the last 5 years.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: First go to the official website, and fill out the application form.
Step 02:Print the application form.
Step 03:Submit this application form along with other relevant documents to the Selection Panel of your concerned district.
Step 04: After the approval of the Selection Panel, Subsidy will be transferred to your bank account.

Documents Required:
Print out of the completely filled online application form
Beneficiary's latest 2 passport size photos
Caste and income certificate
Copy of the Aadhaar card
Project report of the business
Copy of the Bank Passbook
Self-Declaration Form
Self-Declaration Form from Surety
Shramashakthi Special Women's Scheme
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Shramashakthi Special Women's Scheme" is a special scheme for the economic empowerment of widowed, divorced, unmarried women of the minority community.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:** 

- A total of ₹50,000/- is provided, comprising ₹25,000/- as a loan and ₹25,000/- as a subsidy.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a female. 
1. The applicant should be a widowed, divorced, unmarried woman. 
1. The applicant should belong to a religious minority community as defined in the Government Order.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Karnataka.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. The annual family income of the applicant from all sources should be below ₹3,50,000/-.
1. The applicant&#39;s family member should not be a State/Central Government employee. 
1. The applicant or family members should not have availed of benefits under any other scheme (Excluding the Arivu Scheme) of the KMDCL in the last 5 years.

Application Process:
[Online]
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:
Project Report.
Caste/Minority Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
Copy of Aadhaar as Residential Proof.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Self-Declaration Form from Surety.
Self-Declaration Form.
Shramik Annapurna Yojana (GBOCWWB)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

Under the scheme, registered construction workers are entitled to receive nutritious meals at concessional rates at the workplace or on Kadianaka. This benefit extends to the registered worker's family members as well.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, healthy and nutritious meals will be provided to the construction workers at a concessional rate of ₹5/- per meal.

Eligibility:
- The benefits of this scheme can be availed by construction workers registered with Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and their family members.

Application Process:
[Offline]
•	The registered construction worker is about providing nutritious meals at the workplace or on Kadianaka.
•	The registered construction workers and their family members can avail the benefits by visiting there.
The registration of a construction worker as a beneficiary under the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board:Self-registration by going to the e-Nirman application on your mobile or https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/
All State Common Service Centers (CSC)
E-Village Center
Dhanvantari Arogya Rath
E-Shram Seva Kendras

Documents Required:
e-Nirman Card
Shramik Basera Yojana (GBOCWWB)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

Under the scheme, the accommodation facilities will be provided @ ₹5/- per day to registered construction workers in temporary prefabricated housing with basic amenities that can be dismantled.

Benefits:
1. Under this scheme, accommodation facilities will be provided to the laborers/workers at the rate of ₹5/- per day.

Eligibility:
1. The construction workers registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board and their families will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.
   1. The registered worker has to present the identity card/smart card (e-Nirman card) as a construction worker to get assistance and the identity card/smart card should be renewed on time.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process for ‘E-Nirman Card’ under the GBOCWWB:Step 01: The applicant may visit the e-Nirman Portal: https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Login to Portal’, click on ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, update your profile by entering all the necessary details as required and click on ‘Update’.
Step 06: Select the ‘Construction Works Form’ and fill out all the mandatory information in the form.
Step 07: Upload all the relevant documents, agree with the terms & conditions, and submit the form.
Step 08: Once the application has been submitted, an application Number is generated which can be kept for future reference.
Process to track Application Status:Step 01: The applicant may visit the e-Nirman Portal: https://enirmanbocw.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘View Citizen Application Status’.
Step 03: Enter the Application Number and Date of Birth.
Step 04: Now click on ‘View Status’.
Application Process for Scheme Benefit:Prefabricated temporary accommodation for the laborers/workers will be constructed near their workplace/Kadianaka.
The registered construction workers can avail the benefits by visiting there.

Documents Required:
1.	Aadhaar card
2.	e-Nirman Card
Shramik Parivahan Yojana (GBOCWWB)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The registered construction workers will be provided a bus pass through the Municipal Corporation at a concessional rate for commuting from Kadianaka to the workplace.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, registered construction workers will receive a bus pass at a concessional rate for commuting from Kadianaka to the workplace.
   1. Under the scheme, the beneficiary is required to contribute 20% of the pass amount, while the board covers the remaining 80%. 

**Note:** The pass shall be issued at a concessional rate monthly or quarterly or six-monthly or annually as per the demand of the registered construction worker.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be engaged in any Building or Other Construction Work.
   1. The construction workers who are registered with the Gujarat Building and Other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board will be eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: The applicant needs to visit the nearest municipal corporation office.
Step 02: Collect the application form and fill in all the details as required.
Step 03: Attach all the required documents and submit it to the concerned official in the municipal corporation office.
Step 04: After verification of the details and a bus pass may be issued to the applicant by the authority.
Note: 4 municipalities of the state (Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot) are included in this scheme.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
E-Nirman Card
2 Passport size photographs