smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme to Provide Electric Scooter to Disabled Person" provides financial assistance of up to ₹25,000 for the purchase of electric scooters to eligible persons with orthopedic disabilities.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** Up to the limit of 50% of the basic cost of the electric scooter + 50% of the disability kit or ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must be between 18 to 50 years of age.
- The applicant must have an orthopedic disability of 40% or more, certified by a civil surgeon.
- The applicant must possess a Disability Identity Card issued by the Social Security Department.
- The applicant must be listed in the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category with a score of 0 to 20.
- The applicant must not have already availed benefits under this scheme in the last five years, unless the previously allotted electric scooter is damaged and the applicant remains otherwise eligible.
- The applicant must purchase the electric scooter from an agency approved by JEDA at the government-approved price.

**Note:** The applicant will be given priority if their name appears in the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) data.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Applications will be received under this scheme by publishing an advertisement.
Step 2: Obtain and fill out the application form (available free of cost).
Step 3: Submit the completed application form with required documents to the district-level office.
Step 4: Eligible applicants are selected via computerized draw.

Documents Required:
Proof of Residence (Ration Card / Electricity Bill / Driving License / Aadhaar Card / Electoral Card / any one of)
Proof of Age (School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate / Disability Identity Card / Civil Surgeon Disability Certificate / Any one).
Example of BPL score (Any one of the Golden Jubilee Card).
Copy of the first page of the bank passbook (One of the canceled cheques).
Copy of Aadhaar Card.
Copy of UDID Card.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance for the Production and Publication of Excellent Original Children's Literature
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote high-quality literary works for children by providing financial support to Gujarati authors for publishing original, unpublished children's books that contribute to cultural and moral development.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- **For books up to 64 pages:** Up to ₹5,000/-.- **For books exceeding 64 pages:** Up to ₹10,000/-.
> **Printing Size Guidelines:**

- **For “Demy” size:** ₹2,300/- (paperback).- **For “Double Crown” size:** ₹2,500/- (paperback), ₹2,700/- (hardcover).
> **Note:** Whichever is lower between actual expense and ceiling will be granted.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be the original author of a children&amp;#39;s book manuscript written in Gujarati.
  - The book must be unpublished, original, and appropriate for children’s literature in terms of content and presentation.
  - Authors who have received five grants or more under any Sahitya Academy schemes are not eligible.
  - Only one application per financial year is allowed.
  - Manuscript must be typed, bound, paginated, and submitted in two copies by the deadline.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the official website during the application submission period.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:Gujarat Sahitya AcademyJawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Documents Required:
First page of cancelled cheque/passbook for bank account details.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance for Translation of Scholarly Works
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual, University / Institution

The scheme aims to encourage cultural exchange and literary development by providing financial assistance for translating high-quality literary and research works between Gujarati and other Indian languages.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- **For books up to 112 pages:** Up to ₹10,000/-.- **For books exceeding 112 pages:** Up to ₹15,000/-.
> **Printing Size Guidelines:**

- **For “Demy” size:** ₹2,300/- (paperback).- **For “Double Crown” size:** ₹2,500/- (paperback), ₹2,700/- (hardcover).
> **Note:** Reimbursement is capped at the lower of actual cost or ceiling.

Eligibility:
- An individual translator or a translation-handling institution is eligible under this scheme.
  - The translation must be from one Indian language into Gujarati, or from Gujarati into another Indian language.
  - The original author’s or publisher’s written permission for translation must be obtained and attached.
  - The manuscript must be unpublished and originally translated by the applicant.
  - Only one application per financial year is allowed.
  - Applicants who have received financial assistance five times or more under Sahitya Academy schemes are ineligible.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online application form page.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:Gujarat Sahitya AcademyJawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Documents Required:
First page of cancelled cheque/passbook for bank account details.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

The Scheme Provides Financial Assistance in the form of a Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for the Purchase of Musical Instruments. The Scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Art and Culture.

Benefits:
1. Lumpsum grants / financial assistance to the maximum extent of ₹ 15,000/- per Group/ Institution for the purchase of Musical Instruments only.

**NOTE:** The Government / Department may restrict the number of groups/institutions in each category according to the availability of the funds.

Eligibility:
1. The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should consist of at least a minimum of 10 members.
1. The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should be conducting regular musical performances like bhajans, choir singing, folk performances etc.
1. The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should not already have received the benefits of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
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 ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in

Documents Required:
Copy of the Registration Certificate. 
Report of the Activities i.e. Participation in the Various Competitions/Festivals and Other Activities Along With Participation Certification. (Mandatory) 
Certificate of Existence and Functioning of the Group From Local MLA / Mamlatdar/ BDO/ Sarpanch/ Gazetted Officer etc. About the Functioning of the Groups/Artists. (Mandatory) 
List of Artists / Groups Consisting of Artists Male / Female Along With Address (at Least 10 Members). (Mandatory) 
Copy of the Id Proof of the Contact Person.(PAN Card, EPIC Card, Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Driver's License, Bank A/C etc.) (Mandatory) 
Bank Details of the Group as Per Enclosed Format or Photocopy of the Cheque. (Mandatory)
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Farmers for Purchasing Sanedo Agricultural Equipment
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing Sanedo (Mini Tractor) equipment, which enhances efficiency and reduces labor dependency in farming operations.

Benefits:
**Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits**“Sanedo” agricultural equipmentAssistance of 25 % or ₹25,000/- of total cost whichever is less; (Ride on Type Self Propelled Tool Bar) (Sanedo) or (Ride on Type Self Propelled Multipurpose Tool Bar)(Sanedo) tested by the Government of India approved testing centre and which has valid test report.once in 10 (ten) years

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a landholding farmer.
- The applicant must belong to the Gujarat state.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: 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 "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 print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card.
Land ownership documents.
Bank passbook copy.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Any other document if required.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Purchase Solar Power Unit/Kit for Solar Fencing around the Farm
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing solar power units/kits for solar fencing around their farms to protect crops from damage caused by wild and stray animals.

Benefits:
**Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming  Benefits**Solar Power Unit/kit50% of actual expenditure or ₹15,000/- whichever is lessonce in 10 (ten) years

Eligibility:
> **For Individual Farmers:**

- The applicant must be a farmer. 
- The applicant must belong to the Gujarat state.

> **For Joint Landholder Farmers:**

- Only one landholder mentioned in the 8-A land record shall be eligible for the benefit.
- The selected landholder must have the consent of all other joint landholders.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: 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 "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 print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
8-A Land Record Document (for joint landholders, consent is required).
Van Adhikar Patra or Sanad (for farmers in forest areas).
Bank Passbook Copy.
Recent Passport Size Photograph.
Any other document if required.
Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors"  by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, has been designed to promote Goan publishers to provide them with financial support for the publication of books.

Benefits:
1. Upto 300 books will be purchased, subject to the condition that the total amount should not exceed ₹ 50,000/-. 

**NOTE:** The publisher shall give a minimum 15% discount on the price of the book.

Eligibility:
1. Any Goan publisher is eligible for the scheme provided the writer of the book is Goan. 
1. The applicant should have substantial experience in publication. 
1. The applicant should publish a minimum of 500 copies of the book for which he wants to avail the financial assistance. 
1. The book could be published by the author himself or published by any other publishing unit provided NOC is issued by the author to the publisher. 
1. The book should contain 100% originality.
1. The printing and paper of the book should be of good quality &amp; standard. 

**NOTE:** The person who has lived in Goa for a minimum of 10 years of his creative lifespan, will be treated as Goan for the purpose of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, 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 Director or to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in

Documents Required:
Three Copies of the Book. 
Noc of the Writer as Per Enclosed Format. 
Printing Bill.
Address Proof of the Writer Such as Residential Certificate/ Photocopy of Election Card/ Aadhar Card/ Ration Card Etc. 
Bank Details of the Applicant as Per Enclosed Proforma or Xerox Copy of the Cheque. 
Undertaking of the Writer/ Publisher (10 Years Resident) as Per Enclosed Format.
Scheme to Provide Grant to the Institutions for Long Term Project in the Field of Art and Culture (Sarjansheel Goa)
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual, University / Institution

"Scheme to Provide Grant to the Institutions for Long Term Project in the Field of Art and Culture (Sarjansheel Goa)" implemented by the by the Directorate of Art and Culture, provides financial support to the institutions/ individuals involved in long-term projects in the field Art & Culture.

Benefits:
A grant to the extent of 80% of the total expenditure involved is subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹ 5,00,000 per annum. 
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> **Number of Beneficiaries**

The Department/Government may restrict the number of institutions/individuals according to the availability of funds.

Eligibility:
> **For Institutions** 

1. Any institution registered under the Society’s Registration Act, 1860 or Indian Trust Act. 
1. The institution must be involved in long-term projects in the field of Art and Culture.

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> **For Individuals**

1. Any individual from the Goan community, who has been a resident of Goa for 15 years or more.
1. The individual must be involved in a long-term project in the field of Art and Culture and should have contributed at least 15 years in the relevant field.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The Director of Art & Culture shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma 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 ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in

Documents Required:
For InstitutionsA copy of the Constitution/By-laws/ Rules and Regulations. 
Registration Certificate. 
An audited statement of accounts of the last 3 proceeding years duly signed by the Chartered Accountant. 
Detailed project report of that particular long-term project for which financial support is asked under this scheme. 
Any other relevant documents. 
For IndividualsA copy of the Residence Certificate of 15 years or more in Goa. 
Detailed report of the contribution for the last 15 years to the relevant field of Art and Culture. 
Detailed project report of that particular long-term project for which financial support is asked under this scheme. 
Any other relevant documents.
Scheme to Provide Monthly Financial Assistance to Elderly and Eligible Writers
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support senior writers facing financial hardship by offering monthly assistance to those who have made notable contributions to Gujarati or associated language literature.

Benefits:
- **Monthly Financial Support:** Eligible elderly writers receive monthly financial assistance as specified by the authority.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be 60 years or older.
  - The applicant must have made a significant literary contribution (e.g., authored books, received awards, or provided literary service).
  - The applicant must belong to one of the recognized language academies: Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Urdu, or Kutchi.
  - The applicant’s annual family income must be below ₹1,20,000 in rural areas and below ₹1,50,000 in urban areas, certified by the Mamlatdar.
  - The applicant must not be receiving any pension.
  - The applicant must not already be receiving financial support under similar schemes.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the official website during the application submission period.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:Gujarat Sahitya AcademyJawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Documents Required:
Income Certificate.
Copy of Aadhaar card.
Copy of Ration card.
First page of cancelled cheque/passbook for bank details.
Scheme to Provide Relief in Case of Death or Disability of Registered Building Workers
State: Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme to Provide Relief in Case of Death or Disability of Registered Building Workers" is a Welfare Scheme by the Andhra Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers LET&F (Labour) Dept. The scheme provides financial assistance to help mitigate the financial burden on the worker's family.

Benefits:
- Accidental Death: ₹5,00,000/-
- Permanent Disability: ₹5,00,000/-
- Natural Death Relief: ₹60,000/-

Eligibility:
***Eligibility for Accidental Death/Natural Death Relief***

1. The applicant should be the nominee/dependent of the deceased construction worker.
1. The deceased construction worker should be registered with the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.

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***Eligibility for Permanent Disability***

1. The construction worker should be registered under the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. 
1. The construction worker should be disabled.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the A.P. Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board 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 Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour.
Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the Assistant Labour Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Labour 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 of the worker and nominee.
Accident Report.
Medical Certificate indicating permanent disability.
Death Certificate for natural or accidental death.
Bank Account Details.
Registration Card under the BOCW Act.
Any Other Documents if required..