smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector: Waiver of Electricity Duty
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Government Organisation, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), Industries, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Trust, NGO, Registered Societies

“Waiver of Electricity Duty” incentives under the “Incentive Scheme for MSMEs in Powerloom Sector” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME & T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide reimbursement of electricity duty on the electricity consumed for the manufacturing activity.

Benefits:
&gt; **Micro &amp;amp; Small Enterprise****:**

**Zone A &amp;amp; B:** 50%  subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
**Zone C, D &amp;amp; E:** 75% subject to a maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
&gt; **Medium Enterprise****:**

**Zone B &amp;amp; C:** 100% subject to a maximum of ₹25,00,000/- per year on the electricity consumption for 5 years.
**Zone D &amp;amp; E:** 100% on the electricity consumption for 5 years and 75% waiver from the 6th year up to 10th year from the date of commencement of commercial production subject to a maximum of ₹50,00,000/- per year.

Eligibility:
- The Scheme shall be generally applicable to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the powerloom sector.
  - Enterprises must have started production from 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024.
  - Enterprises should have executed a Four-party agreement with the Directorate of Textiles, Financial institution and Tantuja.
  - The units should be a private sector, cooperative sector and joint sector undertaking as also companies/ undertakings owned and managed by the State Government and the Industrial SHGs.
  - The project should be covered by a detailed feasibility report/project prepared for the purpose.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.

Application Process:
[Offline]
A micro, small or medium enterprise in Powerloom segment shall duly apply in prescribed form to the Directorate of Electricity Duty in FORM-C with all the relevant documents.
Time frame for submission of first Application:Within 12 months from the date of commencement of commercial production (01.01.2022 to 31.12.2024).
Address:DIRECTOR OF ELECTRICITY DUTY, DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,
Annex Building - III, 6th & 7th Floor
Commercial Tax Building Complex,14,Beliaghata Road, Kolkata-700015.
Phone: 033-22510106
Help Desk: 033 2251 0190, dedwbhelpdesk@gmail.com

Documents Required:
Copy of the Eligibility cum Registration certificate.
Copy of Udyam Registration.
Copy of documents regarding supply of electricity to the unit.
Copies of all relevant electricity bills.
Any other documents, if necessary.
Copy of SC/ST Certificate (wherever applicable).
Incentive Scheme for Sericulture Reelers
State: Karnataka
Ministry: null
Department: Minorities Welfare Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Incentive Scheme for Sericulture Reelers" is aimed at improving the financial condition of minority communities involved in silk reeling and spinning. The corporation will provide loans to support working capital and basic infrastructure for silk spinners.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- Silk reeling/spinning workers can receive a loan of up to ₹2,00,000/-, with 50% of the loan amount being provided as a subsidy.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to the religious minority category of the state.
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of the state.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be between 18 to 55 years.
1. The family income from all sources should not exceed more than ₹6,00,000/-
1. No member of the applicant&#39;s family should be a State/Central Government employee.
1. The applicant or his family members should not have availed of any loan/subsidy facility from the Corporation in the last 5 years except the Arivu education loan and Foreign Education Loan Scheme.
1. The applicant should not be a sustainer of the corporation.

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:
Photo of the Applicant.
Minority Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
Income Certificate (issued by the competent authority).
Copy of Aadhaar as Residential Proof.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Project Report.
Applicants Self-Declaration.
Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands
State: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Ministry: null
Department: Electricity Department
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands" aims to reduce power consumption through demand side management and promote green energy adoption. The scheme offers monetary incentives to consumers who achieve at least 30% energy savings.

Benefits:
**Prize Money for Domestic Consumers (Green Energy &amp; Energy Conservation)**
First Prize: ₹75,000/-; Second Prize: ₹50,000/-; Third Prize: ₹30,000/-
**Prize Money for Domestic Consumers (Energy Conservation)**
First Prize: ₹50,000/-; Second Prize: ₹30,000/-; Third Prize: ₹15,000/-
**Prize Money for Commercial Consumers**
First Prize: ₹75,000/-; Second Prize: ₹50,000/-; Third Prize: ₹30,000/-
**Prize Money for Industrial Consumers**
First Prize: ₹75,000/-; Second Prize: ₹50,000/-; Third Prize: ₹30,000/-

Eligibility:
- The consumers those have installed Solar Water Heating System, Rooftop Solar &amp; Ground Mounted Solar for their domestic requirements will be considered under Green Energy.
- The consumers whose energy meters are in running condition.
- The calculation of saving done by the consumer shall be on the basis of past three months average consumption.
- The consumers having electricity bill paid up to date will only be considered.
- Ownership of the meter should be in the name of the beneficiary who should be present at the time of evaluation, if called by the department.
- Only those consumers will be eligible whose minimum energy savings are more than 30%.
- The highest savings done by the consumers would be eligible for the prizes.
- In case the percentage saving is equal for more than one consumer, say Mr. A &amp; Mr. B both are with 40% saving, then the winner will be selected by drawing of lots.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The "Incentive Scheme For The Electricity Consumers Under Various Categories In Andaman & Nicobar Islands" does not require any formal application process. Eligible consumers with functioning meters and paid-up bills will be automatically considered for incentives based on their energy savings as evaluated by the department's committees.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity of the Consumer
Proof of Ownership of the Electric Connection
Up-to-date Electricity Bill Payment Receipts
Documentation of Solar Water Heating System, Rooftop Solar & Ground Mounted Solar Installations (for Green Energy Category)
Electricity Consumption Records for the Past Three Months
Incentive Scheme in Civil Service (Chhattisgarh)
State: Chhattisgarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Incentive Scheme in Civil Service"  aims to encourage bright and meritorious persons with disabilities to pass competitive exams in the field of civil services. Financial support is provided on passing the different stages of the Union/Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Competitive Exams.

Benefits:
- ₹20,000/- lump sum on passing the Preliminary Examination.
- ₹30,000/- lump sum on passing the Mains Examination.
- ₹50,000/- lump sum on selection in Union/Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
1. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or above.
1. The applicant should have passed the Union or Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Competitive Examination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the concerned staff at the District Office of the Joint/Deputy Director, Social Welfare Department.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Disability Certificate
Residence Proof
Proof of Passing in Union/Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Competitive Examinations
Bank Account Details
Incentive To Girls
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Rajasthan State started a scheme "Incentive for Girls" for state students.

Benefits:
- ₹15,000/- per annum: To the girl students studying in senior secondary by taking agriculture subjects in 11th and 12th classes 
- ₹25,000/- per annum: To girl students studying in Agricultural graduate education like Horticulture, Dairy, Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing and Shri Karan Narendra Business Management College, Jobner in 4/5 years course
- ₹25,000/- per annum: To the girl students studying in Post Graduate Agriculture (M.Sc. Agriculture) in the 2-year course.
- ₹40,000/- per annum: To the girl students studying for a maximum of 3 years PhD.

Eligibility:
1. The student should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. Schools, Colleges, and Universities are recognized by the state and state government.
1. Girl Students should not have failed in the last year. 
1. The incentive amount is not payable to the girl students who leave school, college, or university in the middle of the class session.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applicants have to visit official portal.
Click on login.
On new page applicant can login with their Jan-Aadhaar Number OR
Applicants can also login with their SSO ID on sso portal.
Now students can log in with their Jan-Aadhaar ID. 
Fill out the application form.
Attach the required documents.
Submit.

Documents Required:
Jan-Aadhaar.
Applicant Photograph.
Age and Address Proof.
Copy of Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate: Certificate of HOD
Copy of Educational Qualification Marksheet/Certificate: Final Examination. pass mark sheet.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Incentive to Owners of A.I. Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow Across the State
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support livestock owners in maintaining and increasing the population of indigenous cattle breeds like Gir and Kankrej.

Benefits:
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**Name of Component**	**Standard of Assistance**	**Minimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming Benefits**	Incentive to Owners of A.I. Born Female calf through pure breeding in indigenous cow across the state₹3,000/- per Female CalfOne person per family once a year for one female calf is eligible for benefit of the scheme<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be from Gujarat state.
   1. The applicant must be a livestock owner.
   1. The female calf must be born through Artificial Insemination (A.I.) by pure breeding in indigenous cow.
   1. The calf should not be more than 11 months old at the time of application.

**Note:** One person per family can avail the benefit once a year for one female calf.

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 ‘Animal Husbandry 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 and submit Related Documents through to concern Taluka office.
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.

[Offline]
Step 1: Visit Gram Panchayat or the nearest Government Veterinary Dispensary to collect the application form.
Step 2: Carefully fill in all the required details, including personal information, category details, and bank details.
Step 3: Attach photocopies of all the necessary documents (self-attested, if required) and submit the application form.

Documents Required:
Cancelled Bank Cheque or Xerox of first page Bank Passbook (Aadhaar linked Bank Account).
Ration Card (Barcoded).
Certificate of AI done from whom AI is carried out (as mentioned in online application).
Aadhaar Card.
Copy of Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (only for Beneficiary with disabilities).
Incentive To Saharia Students For B.Ed
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

In Rajasthan, "Incentive To Saharia Students For B.Ed" scheme is run by the "Tribal Area Development Department" from 2004-05.

Benefits:
Saharia tribe students who are taking regular B.Ed training are given Rs.30,000 in the first year and Rs.30,000 in the second year. 
Details are given below :

1. Rs. 26,000/- for college fees and purchase of books.
1. Rs. 32,000/- for house rent and food.
1. Rs. 2,000/- for clothes.

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Eligibility:
1. The student should be a native of Rajasthan.
1. The student should belong to Saharia class, a tribe of the Baran district of Rajasthan.
1. The student should be a regular trainee in the government / non-government BEd training institute.
1. The student&#39;s mother/father/guardian/guardian should not be a taxpayer.
1. The student who is studying while living in the hostel is run by the government. They will not be entitled to benefit under the said scheme.
1. Students should have a Vaidya Bhamashah card and Aadhaar.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applicant students have to visit the official website.
Now Select the Login option or Register Option. 
Applicants will be redirected to the  Rajasthan SSO portal. 
Now students can log in with their Jan-Aadhaar ID. 
Fill out the application form.
Attach the required documents.
Submit.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate Copy.
Aadhar Card Copy.
Education Qualification Marksheet / Certificate Copy.
Income Certificate Copy.
Jan Aadhar/Bhamashah Card Copy.
Incentives to Students who Passed the Civil Service Examination
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Incentives to Students Who Passed the Civil Service Examination" scheme provides incentives to Scheduled Tribe candidates who clear the Civil Services exams (Preliminary, Main, and Interview) conducted by M.P. PSC and UPSC.

Benefits:
1. Preliminary Exam Success (All India Civil Services): ₹40,000/-.
1. Main Exam Success (All India Civil Services): ₹60,000/-.
1. Successful After Interview (All India Civil Services): ₹50,000/-.
1. Preliminary Exam Success (Madhya Pradesh Civil Services): ₹20,000/-.
1. Main Exam Success (Madhya Pradesh Civil Services): ₹30,000/-.
1. Successful After Interview (Madhya Pradesh Civil Services): ₹25,000/-.
1. Second-Time Success: Candidates receive 50% of the incentive amount as mentioned above; no benefits are provided for third-time success.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The applicant should be successful in Civil Services exams (Preliminary, Main, Interview) conducted by MPPSC or UPSC.
1. The applicant is eligible for incentives only for the first success at each stage.
1. The applicant should is eligible to receive 50% of the incentive amount in case of second success.
1. The applicant will be ineligible for benefits after the third success.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office of the Commissioner of Tribal Affairs, Madhya Pradesh and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate
Bank Account Details
Passport-sized Photograph
Educational Documents
Self-attested Documents
Proof of Admission
Income Declaration
Bank Details
Incentives to Women Entrepreneurs Scheme, 2008
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Commercial Taxes Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity

"Incentives to Women Entrepreneurs Scheme, 2008" aimed to encourage women entrepreneurship and promote self-employment by providing additional incentives such as interest subsidies and preferential treatment under capital contribution schemes. The scheme benefited women-owned industrial units.

Benefits:
**Interest Subsidy**

- The interest subsidy was applicable from the interest of the quarter preceding the quarter of the first commercial production date.
- The benefit under this scheme was for a period of 5 years (20 quarters) from the quarter of applicability.
- The subsidy was limited to 1% of the total net turnover or 30% of the interest paid by the units, whichever was less, subject to a ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
- In case of the Interest Subsidy Scheme, the prescribed limit of 1% of turnover was increased to 2%, and 30% of interest paid was increased to 35%, subject to an overall ceiling of ₹8,00,000/-.

**Additional Benefits**

- 5% additional benefit was provided under the Local Employment Subsidy Scheme, over and above what was eligible under the original scheme.
- Preference was given in Capital Contribution and under Special Capital Contribution Schemes.

_*The Task Force Committee disbursed the amount payable within 6 months from the date of receipt of the application._

Eligibility:
- Only partnership and proprietary concerns were eligible, provided the ownership was with women to the extent of 100% in case of proprietary concerns and 51% in case of partnership firms.
- In partnership firms, the balance share of 49% should not be entirely held by the husband, father, brother, or son, and there had to be at least one additional partner other than these relatives.
- Units that had gone into commercial production or service on or after the date of publication of this scheme were eligible.
- Women entrepreneurs were given preference under the Capital Contribution and Special Capital Contribution Schemes.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant was required to claim the benefits under the Scheme for which additional benefits were being stated in this Scheme.
The procedure, rules, and other requirements mandated under the Schemes, under which special benefits were granted, were applicable under this Scheme. 
The Task Force Committee, consisting of members from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Finance Department, and industry associations, scrutinized and recommended the applications within 3 months from receipt.
Deadline: The eligible units had to file their claim in the specified proforma after the closing of every financial year and before 31st May.
*If the claim for the year (four quarters) was not admitted by 31st May, it lapsed, but the eligibility continued for the balance period of benefit.

Documents Required:
Certificate Issued by Nationalized Banks or Specified Financial Institutions in Respect of Total Interest Paid by the Units.
Incubation Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Department: null
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

Incubation Scheme aims to promote and support untapped creativity and to promote adoption of latest technologies in MSMEs that seek the validation of their ideas at the proof-of-concept level.

Benefits:
- Up to maximum of ₹ 15,000,00 /-per idea shall be provided to HI for developing and nurturing the ideas.
- Up to ₹ 1,00,000,00 /- (max) shall be provided to HI for procurement and installation of relevant plant and machines including hardware and software etc. in BI for R&amp;D activities and common facilities for incubatees of BI.

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Eligibility:
- Institutions such as Technical Colleges, Universities, other Professional Colleges/Institutes, R&amp;D Institutes, NGOs involved in incubation activities, MSME-DIs/ Technology Centres or any Institute/Organization of Central/State Government.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration:Step 01: After opening the official website  click on HI REGISTRATION button.
Step 02: Enter all the details and clicking on Submit button.
Step 03: After clicking the submit button, registration successfully message will be displayed. Clicking on OK button, login window will be displayed.
HI/BI Application for Approval:Step 01: After successful login, the HI/BI dashboard will be open. HI/BI application will be open by clicking on Apply for HI/BI Approval button. After clicking on button Apply button will be displayed.
Step 02: After click on Apply button, HI/BI application window will be display, fill all the detail and click on Final Submit button.
User Manual: Click here.

Documents Required:
University Affliation;
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Approval;
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) or Other Accreditation;
Last two years audited annual accounts with auditor’s report;
Any other documents as required.