smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Self Employment Scheme Gujarat
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Development Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides unemployed tribal persons with affordable loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 at a 4% annual interest rate, aiming to help them establish self-employment opportunities.

Benefits:
- **Monetary Benefit:** Loan assistance between ₹50,000 and ₹5,00,000, depending on the chosen business activity.- **Interest Rate:** 4% per annum.- **Coverage:** Applicable for 85 different types of businesses as identified by the department.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- The applicant must be unemployed at the time of applying.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration ProcessVisit the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation official website. 
Click on the "APPLY FOR LOAN".
Select the scheme name "Foreign Study".
Fill the registration form: Full Name (as per Aadhaar Card), Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Uder name, Password for login, Confirm Password.
Click on the "Sign Up.
After successful registration, User ID and Password will be generated.
Application ProcessEnter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code.
After login, schemes applicable to your caste will be displayed.
Click on the scheme you want to apply for.
Fill the "Application Form" and upload the required documents
Click Save Application. The system will generate an Application Number.
Click Print Application.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate
Affidavit
Artisan Identity Card
Business Address Proof
Identity Card
Passport-size Photos
Ration Card
Aadhaar Card
Age Proof
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Quotations
Self-Certification Scheme
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department 
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Public Safety,Law & Justice, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Labour Department, Government of Tripura, launched the Self-Certification Scheme aims for employers to self-certify their compliance with multiple labor laws, aiming to simplify inspections and reduce bureaucracy.

Benefits:
- Reduces inspection frequency, promoting a business-friendly environment.
- Increases transparency and improves employer-employee relations.
- Covers a range of labor laws to protect worker welfare.
- Reduces administrative burden on the business.
- Provides secure, interest-free refund of security after five years if no violations occur.

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Eligibility:
1. All shops, factories, and establishments are eligible to apply. .
1. Not available to units handling hazardous chemicals or substances as per the[ Factories Act, 1948](https://factory.tripura.gov.in/sites/default/files/The%20Factories%20Act1948.pdf) and [Tripura Factories Rules, 2007](https://thc.nic.in/Tripura%20State%20Lagislation%20Rules/Tripura%20Factories%20Rules,%202007.pdf).1. Enrollments must be confirmed with compliance with relevant labor laws.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form. 
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 Labour Commissioner’s Office Agartala, Tripura. 
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).
Processing fees
S. No. No. of WorkerProcessing Fee11 to 20₹2,000/-221 to 50₹4,000/-351 to 100₹6,000/-4101 and above₹10,000/-
Security deposits 
S. No.No. of WorkerSecurity Money11 to 20₹5,000/-221 to 50₹15,000/-351 to 100₹20.000/-4101 and above₹30,000/-
Note : Fees and deposits are forfeited in cases of premature withdrawal, non-compliance, or legal violations.

Documents Required:
Shop Registration Detail
Workers Details
Registration Copy (Attested copy of registration under the Tripura Shops & Establishment Act, 1970, if applicable)
Registration Copy with attested copy of registration under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 (if applicable)
License Copy under the Contract Labour (Regulation &Abolition) Act, 1970 (if applicable)
Details of Fees & Security
Nature of industry/activity - manufacturing, Trading, Services
Self-Employment Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Tribes
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity

The scheme aims to support scheduled castes and scheduled tribes families below the poverty line through concessional loans and subsidies for self-employment in various sectors.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- **Loan Amount:** Project loans from ₹20,000/- to ₹7,00,000/- through nationalized banks.- **Subsidy:** 50% of the project cost or up to ₹10,000/- as government subsidy.- **Margin Money:** 25% of project cost provided at 4% annual interest.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Castes and Tribes community.
1. The applicant must be living below the poverty line.
1. The applicant annual income must not exceed ₹15,975/- in rural areas and ₹21,206/- in urban areas.
1. The applicant must not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution.
1. The applicant must not have availed any subsidy from any government scheme earlier.
1. The applicant must possess a commercial driving license.

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-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Village Development Officer/Assistant Social Welfare Officer/Block Development Officer.
Selection Process:Rural Areas: Beneficiaries are selected through open meetings in Gram Sabha.
Urban Areas: Selection is done through interviews.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph.
BPL Card.
Caste Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar).
Income Certificate (Issued by Tehsildar/BDO).
Bank Details. 
Any Other Document if Required.
Self-Employment Scheme for Unemployed Minority Communities
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Minority Welfare, Uttarakhand
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide a grant of 25% of the loan amount (for loans ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh) to individuals belonging to minority communities, who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand, for the purpose of self-employment.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, a grant is provided for self-employment. On taking a loan of ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh, a grant of 25% of the loan amount is given, with a minimum grant of ₹25,000/- and a maximum of ₹2,50,000/-.
  - The benefit of the scheme is available only on taking a loan, in which 60% of the project cost is provided as a loan, 25% as grant/subsidy by the department, and 15% as contribution by the applicant.
  - Interest on the loan will be charged according to the current prevailing rates of the bank.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhist, or Jain).
1. The applicant’s age should be between 18 and 55 years.
1. The annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-, or the applicant should be a member of a BPL family.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Advertisement is issued by the department to select the beneficiary. Thereafter, the application form can be obtained from the district offices of the state (District Minority Welfare Officer / District Social Welfare Officer).
Along with the application form, the applicant must attach the prescribed income certificate / BPL certificate, caste certificate, permanent residence certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account details, and a project report for the proposed scheme. The completed application form should then be submitted to the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer / District Social Welfare Officer of the concerned district.
Thereafter, an interview is conducted by a selection committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Development Officer at the district level. The application forms of candidates who are successful in the interview are forwarded to the applicant’s bank for loan sanction.
After the bank sanctions the loan, the district office sends the application form to the corporation headquarters for the release of 25% of the grant amount upon completion of all formalities. The grant amount is made available to the district office after approval from the Managing Director at the Corporation Headquarters.
Thereafter, the district office, after receiving 15% of the beneficiary’s share, transfers 40% of the total amount to the concerned bank, after which the bank releases the loan to the applicant.
Currently, the application process is offline, while the online process is under development.

Documents Required:
Income certificate / BPL certificate
Caste certificate
Permanent residence certificate
Aadhaar card
Bank account details
A project report for the proposed scheme
Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Launched on 1st January 1966, the scheme "Senior Hostel (Scheduled Tribes)" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh provides free accommodation and mess facilities to students from studying in Class 9th to 12th in a government/recognized school.

Benefits:
Free Accommodation and Mess Facilities.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
1. The applicant should be a student of class 9th to 12th.
1. The applicant should be studying in a government or recognized school.
1. The applicant should have passed the previous year&#39;s examination.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
Step 2: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration."
Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.
Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click "Submit".
Step 6: After successful payment and submission, you will receive a registration number.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
Step 2: Enter your user ID, password, and captcha code, then click "Login."
Step 3: Choose the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 4: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents as prompted.
Step 5: Finally, click on "Submit Application" to complete the process.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
Previous class passing certificate/marksheet
Samagra ID
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
SERB - POWER Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The SERB - POWER Fellowship is designed to identify and reward excellent women researchers in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degrees in any branch of science and engineering.

Benefits:
1. Fellowship of ₹15,000/- per month in addition to regular income.
   1. Research grant of ₹10 Lakhs per annum. Research grants can be used for minor equipment, research personnel, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel.
   1. Overheads for the host institute.

Eligibility:
1. The nominee should be an active woman scientist with an excellent record of research performance as an independent investigator.
   1. The nominee should be an outstanding woman researcher and innovator working in Indian academic institutions and R&amp;amp;D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degrees in any branch of science and engineering.
   1. The nominee should be in regular service throughout the duration of the Fellowship.
   1. The nominee should be an Indian citizen between 35-55 years of age working in institutions in India.
   1. The nominee should not be receiving any other fellowships from Government sources during the tenure.

Application Process:
[Online]
Nomination Procedure:Applications for the POWER fellowship are invited through nominations.
The nominations should be sent by the Heads of the Institutions or Fellows of National Academies.
The nominations will be received throughout the year through online only.
Application Procedure:Step 01: The applicant will fill out the application form on the online portal. After submission of the form, a mail containing a link will be sent to the nominator by SERB.
Step 02: The nominator will click on the link provided in the mail to find the details of the application. After verification of the details, he/she will forward the nomination to SERB.
Selection Procedure:Selection of POWER Fellows will be made twice a year by a specially constituted Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted for the purpose.
For queries & more:Email: serb-power@serb.gov.in

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof of candidate
2.	Passport size photograph
3.	Proof of age
4.	Educational Qualifications certificates
5.	Details of Professional awards/recognition/fellowship
6.	Bank Details (Bank Account Number, Name of the Bank, Bank Branch, and IFSC Code)
7.	Any other document, as required
Sero Positive Illness Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Sero Positive Illness Scheme" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat aims to provide educational scholarships to orphaned and destitute children affected by Sero Positive illness.

Benefits:
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Level of Study	Day Scholars	HostellersStd. 1 to 5	₹500 (₹50/month for uniform) + ₹1,500 annually-Std. 6 to 10₹1,000/- (₹100/month for uniform) + ₹1,500 annually	-Class 11-12	₹4,000/- (₹400/month for fees and books for ten months)₹10,000/- (Rs. 400/- per month for fees and books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)B.A./B.Com./B.Sc and equivalent degree courses	₹6,000/- (₹600/- per month for fees and books for ten months)₹12,000/- (₹600/- per month for fees and books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)degree courses like B.E., B.Tech., L.L.B., MBA and equivalent courses as well as Diploma courses in Medical and Ayurvedic and Homeopathic courses.₹10,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for fees and books for ten months)₹16,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for fees and books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)Postgraduate level courses like M.Sc./ M.Phil./ LLM./ M.Ed./ M.B.A. etc.₹10,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for fees and books for ten months)₹1,000/- per month for books for ten months and ₹600/- per month for food and hostel charges)<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a child affected by Sero Positive illness or should have one or both parents who are Sero Positive.
1. The applicant should be a student.
1. The applicant should be studying in any following standard:

  - Standard 1 to 5.
  - Standard 6 to 10.
  - Higher Secondary Class-11 and 12.
  - B.A./B.Com./B.AC. and equivalent degree courses.
  - Degree courses like B.E., B.Tech., LLB., MBA and equivalent courses as well as Diploma courses in Medical and Ayurvedic and Homeopathic courses.
  - Postgraduate level courses like M.Sc./ M.Phil./ LLM./ M.Ed./ M.B.A. etc.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Social Security Officer or the District Child Protection Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form for the Sero Positive Illness Scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, the applicant should provide all the mandatory details and attach self-attested copies of all the required documents, including Aadhaar Card, Birth Certificate, Civil Surgeon’s Certificate, and other supporting documents.
Step 3: The applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the District Social Security Office or District Child Protection Office.
Step 4: The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted for future reference.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card.
Birth Certificate.
Certificate by Civil Surgeon.
Mark Sheet.
Ration Card.
School Leaving Certificate.
Shaadi Mubarak Scheme
State: Telangana
Ministry: null
Department: Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Family

In order to prevent child marriages and support marriage expense of financially distressed families, on 02nd October 2014, Government of Telangana (GoTS) introduced a welfare scheme called “Shaadi Mubarak’’, providing financial assistance for marriages of minority community girls.

Benefits:
1. Under the Scheme, one-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,116 /- at the time of marriage shall be granted to every unmarried girl belonging to the minority community with effect from October 2, 2014 subject to the eligibility condition.
   1. The financial assistance of ₹1,25,145/- is provided to the parents of disabled girls.

**Note:** The &amp;quot;Shaadi Mubarak&amp;quot; is only a one-time financial assistance and can be availed only once in a lifetime.

Eligibility:
1.	The unmarried girl should belong to the minority community.
2.	The unmarried girl should be a resident of Telangana state.
3.	The unmarried girl should have completed 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
4.	The wedding of the minority community girl should be on or after October 2, 2014.
5.	The combined income of the Parents shall not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants shall apply online by accessing the website  “Telangana ePass”. 
Step 02: Scroll down the homepage and click on “Kalyana Lakshmi Shaadi Mubarak”.
Step 03: Under “Shaadi Mubarak Services For Minority”, click on ‘Registration’.
Step 04: Fill out the registration form completely and click on ‘submit’.
Note 01: Under the tab ‘Print/Status’, the applicant can check the status of the application and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Note 02: Under the tab ‘Edit/Uploads’, the applicant can edit the application form and upload other relevant documents.

Documents Required:
1.	Bride's Scanned Aadhaar Copy
2.	Bride's Mother's Scanned Aadhaar Copy
3.	Bride Groom's Scanned Aadhaar Copy
4.	Bride's Mother's Scanned Bank passbook
5.	Bride's Scanned Bank passbook
6.	Bride’s photograph
7.	Wedding Card, if available
8.	Wedding Photograph
9.	Bride's Age proof certificate
10.	Community certificate
11.	Income certificate
12.	Proof of Residence
13.	Any other documents, if required
Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to develop villages linked to tribal freedom fighters. It provides housing, infrastructure, and other facilities to eligible Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Benefits:
> ***List of villages under Shaheed Gram Yojana:***

**S.No.****District****Block****Village**1KhuntiArkiUlihatu2RanchiChanhoSilagai3SahebganjBarhetBhoganadih4GarhwaBhandariaMadgardi5GumlaSisaiMurgu Sisai6GumlaBisunpurChingari Nava Toli7West SinghbhumRajnagar ThanaGumidpur, Matkom Beda Gaon8KhuntiMurhuAetkedih**NOTE:** As per requirements, villages of other martyrs of the freedom struggle can also be included under the scheme.
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***Benefits:***

- Housing assistance of ₹2,63,000/- per family for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes living in Kutcha houses. 
- Construction of roads, drains, Anganwadi centers, and community buildings in selected villages.
- Establish libraries and provide sports resources in schools.
- Solar lamps will be distributed to Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students under the &quot;One Lamp One Child&quot; initiative.
- Infrastructure improvements, including piped water supply and cultural heritage enhancement.
- Cooking gas connections for families under the &quot;Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana&quot;.

Eligibility:
1. The shaheed should belong to a Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste. 
1. The family should be residing in one of the selected Shaheed villages.
1. The shaheed family should live in a kutcha house and not have availed of benefits from any housing scheme in the last 5 years.
1. Priority will be given to descendants of freedom fighters from selected villages.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) in your district 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 Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) in your district. 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) 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
Residential Certificate
Caste Certificate
Proof of Kutcha Housing (if applicable)
Bank Passbook