smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
National Mission on Edible Oil- Oil Palm: Nursery
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme component "Nursery" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm in the state and reduce dependence on imports through providing subsidy assistance for setting up nurseries for farmers.

Benefits:
- **Subsidy:** ₹40,00,000/- per nursery.- **Capacity:** 10 hectares for ₹1,00,000 worth of saplings.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a farmer.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Land Record 7-12 and 8-A.
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable).
National Mission on Edible Oil- Oil Palm: Replanting of Old Oil Palm Garden
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme component "Replanting of Old Oil Palm Garden" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to enhance oil palm production and lower dependency on imports by supporting farmers in uprooting and replanting old oil palm gardens.

Benefits:
**Subsidy:** ₹250/- per plant (uprooting, replacing, and digging of new pit).
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a farmer.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Land Record 7-12 and 8-A.
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable).
National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm: Maintenance and Input Cost for Intercropping in Oilpalm
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme component "Maintenance and Input Cost for Intercropping in Oilpalm" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase the production of oil palm and reduce imports by providing financial assistance for maintenance and intercropping.

Benefits:
- **First Year:** ₹10,500/-.  - **Second Year:** ₹10,500/-.  - **Third Year:** ₹10,500/-.  - **Fourth Year:** ₹10,500/-.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a farmer.
  - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Land Record 7-12 and 8-A.
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable).
National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm: Planting Materials
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme component "Planting Materials" launched under the "National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm" scheme aims to increase oil palm production in the state and reduce dependency on imports through financial assistance to farmers for procuring planting materials.

Benefits:
- **For Locally Sourced Planting Materials.:** ₹20,000/- per hectare   - **For Imported Plants (including transportation cost):** ₹29,000/- per hectare
> **Note:** For imported seedlings (along with transportation cost) the assistance will be admissible as per the holding of land held by the farmer.

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

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Land Record 7-12 and 8-A.
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable).
National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity, University / Institution, NGO

The Mission was launched with the aim to enhance the edible oilseeds production and oils availability in the country by harnessing Oil Palm area expansion, increasing CPO production and to reduce import burden on edible oils.

Benefits:
The scheme targets to provide following benefits:
1)	Enhance production and productivity of oilpalm
2)	Promotion and extension of improved technologies.
3)	Provision of quality planting material
4)	Support for nutrient management and pest management
5)	Provision of various components for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, Fertigation, harvesting technology, etc.

Eligibility:
> Anyone is eligible to apply under the scheme.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with District Agriculture Officer / Block Agriculture Officer to apply for the scheme. 
Step 02: SLSC will finalise the entrepreneur’s proposals received from the districts. The allocation of funds to the States would be made on the basis of their Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Step 03: State government shall sanction and release funds to the district.
Step 04: District agriculture department will allocate funds to individual beneficiaries

Documents Required:
1) ID Proof
2)	Land documents
3)	Bank details
4)	Photographs
The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.
National Mission on Natural Farming
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, University / Institution

The scheme aims to promote natural farming practices through capacity building, training, certification, and financial assistance for on-farm input production infrastructure, thereby reducing cultivation costs and increasing farmers' income.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance for On-Farm Input Production Infrastructure**

- Financial assistance of ₹15,000/- per hectare is provided.
- Assistance is released at ₹5,000/- per hectare per year for 3 years.
- Assistance is provided for creating on-farm natural farming input production infrastructure.
- Assistance is available only to farmers who adopt and continue natural farming practices.

> **Training and Capacity Building**

- Participation in Farmer Field Schools (FFS) for practical training on natural farming techniques.
- Training programmes organized by Champion Farmers and Community Resource Persons.
- Exposure visits to successful natural farming models and farms.

> **Natural Farming Kit**

- Natural Farming Kit provided to participating farmers during Farmer Field School activities.
- Cost norm of ₹1,200/- per farmer for the kit.

> **Certification Support**

- Registration and certification support under the Natural Farming Recognition System (NFRS).
- Certification facilitation and verification support provided for cluster members.

> **Market Development Support**

- Support for marketing, branding, exhibitions, haats, melas, and promotion of certified natural farming produce.
- Promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for aggregation and marketing.

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Eligibility:
- The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The State Government identifies eligible Gram Panchayats and villages having practicing natural farmers.
Step 2: Champion Farmers and Community Resource Persons are selected in consultation with the Gram Panchayat.
Step 3: Interested farmers participate in Farmer Field School activities and training programmes.
Step 4: Willing farmers commit to adopting natural farming and are registered in Natural Farming Clusters.
Step 5: Farmers undertake the natural farming pledge and comply with cluster requirements.
Step 6: Cluster members are registered under the Natural Farming Recognition System for certification.
Step 7: Financial assistance and other benefits are provided to eligible farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar number
Land documents
Caste Certificate (SC/ST only)
Bank Details
Photographs
Any other documents as required.
National Savings (Monthly Income  Account) Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Finance
Department: Department of Financial Service
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides a fixed monthly income to investors through periodic interest payments on a one-time deposit made at the time of account opening.

Benefits:
> **Deposit Limits**

- Minimum Deposit: ₹1,000 and thereafter in multiples of ₹1,000.
- Maximum Deposit in Single Account: ₹4,50,000.
- Maximum Deposit in Minor Account/Account opened by Guardian: ₹4,50,000.
- Maximum Deposit in Joint Account: ₹9,00,000.

> **Interest**

- Interest Rate: 7.6% per annum (as specified in the 2019 notification; subject to revision by the Government from time to time).
- Interest is payable monthly from the date of deposit.
- Unclaimed monthly interest does not earn additional interest.

> **Maturity**

- The account matures after 5 years from the date of opening.

- On maturity, the deposited amount along with eligible interest is payable to the account holder upon submission of the prescribed application.

> **Premature Closure**

- Premature closure is allowed after completion of one year from the date of account opening:
- Closure before completion of 3 years: Deduction of 2% of the principal deposit.
- Closure after 3 years but before maturity: Deduction of 1% of the principal deposit.

> **Death of Account Holder**

- In the event of the account holder&#39;s death before maturity, the account may be closed and the deposit refunded along with interest up to the month preceding the month of refund, as per applicable rules.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant must be residing in India.
1. The account may be opened by a single adult.
1. The account may be opened jointly by up to three adults.
1. A minor who has attained the age of 10 years may open and operate the account in his/her own name.
1. A guardian may open the account on behalf of a minor or a person of unsound mind.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
To open an account under Post Office Monthly Income Scheme, follow the steps given below-The applicant visits the nearest post office.
Obtain Form-1 for opening a monthly income account.
Fill in the application form with the required details.
Attach the prescribed supporting documents.
Submit the completed application form at the post office.
Deposit a minimum amount of ₹1,000 or any amount in multiples of ₹1,000, subject to the prescribed maximum limit.
The Post Office will verify the application and supporting documents.
Upon successful verification, the Monthly Income Account will be opened under the scheme.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Proof of Identity (Passport / Voter ID card / Driving License / Aadhaar Card)
Proof of Address
Proof of Address
Birth Certificate (for minor applicants, if applicable)
National Savings Recurring Deposit Account(RD)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Communication
Department: Department of Posts
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the National Savings Recurring Deposit (RD) scheme is to encourage people to save small amounts regularly every month and build savings with safe returns at 6.7% per annum.

Benefits:
1. Encourages regular savings by allowing small monthly deposits starting from ₹100.
1. Provides safe and guaranteed returns at 6.7% per annum with no maximum deposit limit.

**Loan**
[Please See Para 14](https://www.indiapost.gov.in/documents/offerings/schemesandservices/posb/NationalSavingsRecurringDepositScheme2019English.pdf)

1. Depositor may avail loan facility up to 50% of the deposits made in the accounts after the account has been in operation for at least one year and twelve-monthly deposits have been made in the account
1. Loan can be repaid in one lump-sum or in equal monthly instalments.
1. Simple interest at the rate of 2% points over and above the interest rate applicable to the account of the loan shall be payable as per provisions given under the scheme rules.
1. In case loan is not repaid till the closure of the account, outstanding amount due shall be recovered from the amount payable on closure of the account.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident citizen of India.
1. The applicant can be a single adult.
1. The applicant can be a guardian on behalf of a person of unsound mind (Authorised Account).
1. The applicant can be a minor who has attained the age of 10 years.
1. The applicant can open any number of accounts individually or jointly.
1. Joint Account (up to three adults) (Joint A or Joint B)

a. Joint ‘A’ type, to be operated by all the depositors or the surviving depositors jointly.
b. Joint ‘B’ type, to be operated by any of the depositors or the surviving depositors separately
**Note:** Upon reaching the age of 18 years, account holders must submit a new Account Opening Form (AOF) and fresh KYC documents at their Post Office to convert their minor account into to an adult account.
**Note:** Accounts can also be opened through e-Banking or Mobile Banking facility. It is to be noted that Post Office Savings Account is a prerequisite for availing internet banking facility
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the nearest Post Office and collect the Account Opening Form and KYC Form.
Step 2: Fill out the forms carefully and attach required documents (PAN, Aadhaar or valid ID proof, etc.).
Step 3: Submit the completed forms along with documents at the Post Office counter.
Step 4: Deposit the minimum amount (₹500) through cheque.
Step 5: After verification, the account will be opened and details will be provided.

Documents Required:
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof
Date of Birth Proof (for minor)
Joint holders’ KYC (if applicable)
Guardian KYC (for minor account)
National Scheme of Apprenticeship Training
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The primary goal of this scheme is to bridge the gap in practical experience for fresh Graduate Engineers, Diploma holders, and 10+2 Vocational pass-outs in approximately 10,000 industrial establishments. The apprentices undergo a one-year training period, receiving a monthly stipend.

Benefits:
1.  The apprentices undergo a one-year Apprenticeship Training period.
  2.  Apprentices receive a monthly stipend during their training.

- Engineering Graduate: ₹4,984 per month
- Technicians: ₹3,542 per month
- 10+2 Vocational pass-outs: ₹2,758 per month

  3.  The stipend is shared equally between the Central Government and the employer, with the employer initially paying the full stipend and later claiming 50% reimbursement from the Central Government through the respective Boards of Apprenticeship/Practical (BOATs/BOPT).

Eligibility:
The applicant should be one of the following - 

- Graduate Engineers
- Diploma Holders (Technicians)
- 10+2 Vocational Passouts

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: RegistrationVisit the Official Portal of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. In the top ribbon, click "Student". On the next page, click "Student Register". You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
Step 2: Basic ProfileIn the registration page, fill in the following mandatory fields: Basic Details (Name, Father/mother's Name, Aadhar Number), Educational Details (Course/Institute Details), Communication Information (Address, Mobile Number), Bank Details For Stipend Reception, Training Preferences (Field and Location for Apprenticeship).
Step 3: Review and SubmitAfter filling in all the mandatory fields, scroll to the bottom of the page, review the details, and click "SUBMIT".
Step 4: Contract ManagementYou can find apprenticeship advertisements on the dashboard. The details like title, description, duration, location, skills required, and qualifications needed to apply are visible to the student. Apply for a suitable apprenticeship opportunity.
Step 5: Track the Application StatusApplication status can be checked in the application management section.
Step 6: Contract AcceptanceStudents must accept the contract request from the establishment before sending a request to BOAT for final confirmation. Once accepted, the contract request is sent to BOAT for approval. Students can download and engage in the apprenticeship program.
Step 6: Profile LockingOnce a student's contract is created, their profile is locked, preventing further applications. Profile changes require a request to BOAT.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card
Valid Personal Email ID
Mobile number
Passport size photograph (Format: JPEG, Size: Less than 1 MB)
Aadhaar seeded/mapped Bank account details
Qualifying Degree / Provisional Certificate (Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB)
First page of Bank passbook / Bank account statement (Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB)