smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Grant for Purchase and Repair of Various Assistive Devices/Equipment for Persons with Disabilities
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a grant of up to ₹3,500/- is provided for the purchase of individual aids, which may be increased to a maximum of ₹7,000/- in special cases. Additionally, ₹500/- is provided for the repair of prosthetic limbs and other assistive equipment.

Benefits:
> **Grant Amount:**

- ₹50/- to ₹3,500/- for the purchase of assistive devices (maximum ₹7,000/- in special cases).
- ₹500/- for repair of artificial limbs and assistive equipment.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
1. The applicant should have a minimum disability of 40%.
1. In the case of a minor beneficiary, the monthly income of parents/guardians should not exceed ₹4,000/-.
1. The applicant should have a medical recommendation from a Government Medical Officer or specialist recommending the device or its repair.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The medical officer must recommend the applicant for fitting with a prosthetic limb or hearing aid. The applicants should complete the application form himself/herself and submit it to the concerned Assistant Social Welfare Officer. The District Social Welfare Officer’s office will process the application as per the prescribed rules. Thereafter, payment will be made to the beneficiary through the treasury.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Disability Certificate
Recommendation Letter (from a government doctor for the device or repair)
Any Other Document if Required
Grant for Purchase of Bicycle (BBOCWWB)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Resources Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme is implemented by the Bihar Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹3,500/- is provided to registered construction workers who have been members of the Board for at least one year, for purchasing a bicycle.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹3,500/- is provided to registered construction workers for purchasing a bicycle.

Eligibility:
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp;amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The registered worker should have a minimum of one year of continuous membership.
   1. The worker&amp;#39;s membership with the Welfare Board should be active at the time of application.

Note: Assistance will be provided to workers upon submission of the receipt for the bicycle purchase.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration of a Construction Worker under BBOCWWB:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on "Labour Registration".
Step 3: If you are not registered, click on "Apply for New Registration".
Step 4: Enter your Aadhar card number and name, then click "Authenticate".
Step 5: A dashboard will appear. Enter all required details, ensuring that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled in correctly.
Step 6: Click on "Submit" and proceed to pay the application fee online.
Step 7: You will receive your construction worker registration number upon successful registration.
Apply for Scheme Benefits:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Scheme Application" and select "Apply for Scheme".
Step 3: Enter your registration number and click "Show" to view your details.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process. 
Application Tracking:Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
2.	Photo of construction worker's bicycle with BOCW Board Name Plate 
3.	Receipt of bicycle purchased (GST Voucher)
4.	Proof of residence
5.	Ration card
6.	Bank account details/copy of bank passbook
7.	Caste Certificate (If applicable)
8.	Undertaking/declaration
9.	Any other documents as required
Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Animal Husbandry
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote breed improvement and increase milk production by encouraging the use of sex-sorted semen for artificial insemination in cows and buffaloes.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, a grant of ₹400 per dose is provided to cattle farmers for breed improvement through artificial insemination of cows and buffaloes using sex-sorted semen.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be engaged in the rearing of cows and/or buffaloes.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After contacting the nearest veterinary hospital, animal service center, or UPSA center, artificial insemination is carried out. The cattle rearer is not required to submit any documents.

Documents Required:
No documents are required to be submitted by the cattle rearer.
Grant for the Repair of House (BBOCWWB)
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Resources Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to registered workers who have been members of the Board for at least three years for repair of house. However, workers who have already received assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is provided to registered construction workers for house repairs.

Eligibility:
1. The worker should be engaged in building or construction work.
   1. The worker should be registered with the Bihar Building &amp;amp; Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
   1. The registered worker should have a minimum of three years of continuous membership.
   1. The worker&amp;#39;s membership with the Welfare Board should be active at the time of application.
   1. The workers who have already received financial assistance for house construction, bicycles, or tools are not eligible for this benefit.
   1. The assistance will be provided only once to a worker.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration of a Construction Worker under BBOCWWB:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on "Labour Registration".
Step 3: Enter your Aadhar card number and name, then click "Authenticate".
Step 4: A dashboard will appear. Enter all required details, ensuring that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled in correctly.
Step 5: Click on "Submit" and proceed to pay the application fee online.
Step 6: You will receive your construction worker registration number upon successful registration.
Apply for Scheme Benefits:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.
Step 2: Click on "Login" and select "Labour".
Step 3: Enter your registration number & year of Birth, click "Show" to view your details.
Step 4: Select the scheme you wish to apply for to avail the benefits.
Step 5: Enter all required information and upload the necessary documents.
Step 6: Click on "Submit Application" to complete the process. 
Application Tracking:Applicant can track their application status online through the official website of the Bihar Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Relevant updates will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof worker i.e. Aadhaar Card
2.	Photo of the house being repaired with registered construction worker
3.	LPC issued by the Circle Officer as ownership certificate of the land
4.	Current receipt of the land
5.	Proof of residence
6.	Ration card
7.	Bank account details/copy of bank passbook
8.	Caste Certificate (If applicable)
9.	Undertaking/declaration
10.	Any other documents as required
Grant In Aid To Old Age Home
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: NGO, Individual

The "Grant in Aid to Old Age Home" is a scheme by the Dept. of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men & women, destitute, disabled victims, into Old Age Homes, and providing them with food, & accommodation.

Benefits:
In this scheme, grants are provided to the NGOs for accommodating old men and women, destitute, and disabled victims, into Old age Homes, and providing them with facilities such as food, accommodation, resort, Free lodging & Boarding & Medical Assistance, etc.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
1. The applicant should only accommodate old/destitute/disabled victims.
1. In the case of old men, the age should be 60 years and above. In the case of old women, the age should be 55 years and above.
1. The old age person should be a citizen of India.
1. The old age person should be a permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate, etc).
Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Grant in Case of Death Due to Disaster
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Disaster Management
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to the families/dependents of individuals who lose their lives due to any disaster. Under this scheme, an amount of ₹4,00,000/- is given as ex-gratia to support the affected families.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the dependents of the deceased receive financial assistance of ₹4,00,000/- as an ex-gratia grant.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be a disaster-affected person/ belong to a disaster-affected family or an individual involved in relief or pre-preparation related work.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari’s report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the District Magistrate’s approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level.

Documents Required:
Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
Other supporting documents as required
Grant of Financial Assistance for Purchase of Textbooks/Notebooks to School-Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees (GLWB)
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, the children of industrial workers/employees, studying in classes 1st to 4th in recognized/approved schools are provided financial assistance for the purchase of textbooks/notebooks. The scheme aims to provide financial support for the educational needs of the children.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance** (based on the child&#39;s Level of Education)

- Class 1st: ₹1,200.
- Class 2nd: ₹1,200.
- Class 3rd: ₹1,800.
- Class 4th: ₹1,800.

> **Purpose**

Purchase of Textbooks / Notebooks.
> **Disbursement**

Through the management of the Head of the Institutions where their children are studying.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a regular industrial worker/employee of the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have at least 6 months of continuous service.
- The applicant should not be employed in supervisory or managerial roles earning ₹1,600/- and above per month.
- The applicant should have wages/salary not exceeding ₹20,000/-.
- The applicant should have children studying in classes 1st to 4th in recognized/approved schools.

> **Criteria for Selection**

- Lowest income of the parents.
- Preference will be given to the students studying in higher classes.
- Workers having not more than two children will be given priority.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents through their employers or through the Heads of Educational Institutions where their child is studying, to the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
*The application should reach the Secretary on or before 30th Sept, every year.

Documents Required:
Proof of Regular Employment and Service Duration.
Salary Statement of the Worker.
School Enrollment Documents of the Student.
Caste Certificate.
Income Certificate.
Disability Certificate, if applicable.
Certificate from the Institution.
Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/ Destitute Pensioner
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Puducherry introduced the Grant Of Financial Assistance For The Funeral Expenses Of Old Age/Destitute Pensioner Scheme to extend a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to Old Age/Destitute Pensioners.

Benefits:
1. ₹ Rs.500/- pm in addition to the old age pension amount.

Eligibility:
Old Age and Destitute pensioners suffering from T.B./Cancer.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Whom to ApplyPuducherry: The Deputy Director (Social Defence), Old Age Pension Section, Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Child Development Project Officer, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Welfare Officer, Mahe/ Yanam.
Processing TimeDepending upon arising of vacancy in the Old Age Pension beneficiaries due to death and other reasons.
In case of delay whom to contact?Puducherry: The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Sithankudi, Puducherry.
Karaikal: The Collector, Karaikal.
Mahe/Yanam: The Regional Administrator, Mahe/Yanam.

Documents Required:
Aadhar Card
Residential Certificate
Medical Certificate from the Medical Authority of the Government Hospital or Institution.
Photocopy of the old age pension book.
Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Publicity Department, Puducherry
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Grant of Financial Assistance to the Press Reporters of Puducherry" by the Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide financial support amounting to ₹25,000/- to eligible press reporters who have served in registered Newspapers/Magazines.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** ₹25,000/-.- **Mode of Disbursal:** The Director, Department of Information &amp; Publicity, Puducherry will transmit the cheque to the applicant after obtaining the necessary receipt thereof from the applicant in the [prescribed format](https://py.gov.in/sites/default/files/citizens-charterinfopublicity.pdf).- **Time Limit:** Three weeks from the date of application.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
- The applicant should be a Press Reporter.
- The applicant should have served in a Newspaper/Magazine.
- The Newspaper/Magazine should be duly registered with the &quot;Registrar of Newspapers, Government of India, New Delhi&quot;.
- The Newspaper/Magazine should be registered continuously for not less than 10 years.

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: The applicant should visit the Office of the Department of Information & Publicity or one of its Branch Offices. The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm. Submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the Member Secretary-cum-Treasurer.
Step 4: Upon successful receipt of the application, a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Documents Required:
Nativity and Nationality Certificate (Form-II), from an officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Deputy Tahsildar. 
Service Certificate (Form-III) from the competent authority of the Newspaper/Magazine concerned. 
Verification Certificate (Form-IV) from the Director of Information and Publicity, Puducherry.
Grant of Financial Assistance to the School Going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Labour and Employment Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Grant of Financial Assistance to the School-going Children of Industrial Workers/Employees Studying in 1st to 4th Standard for Supply of One Set of Uniform" by the Dept of Labour & Employment, Goa, aims to provide financial assistance for the purchase of uniforms to school-going children.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹1,600/- per student per annum, intended for the purchase of one set of uniforms (shorts/trousers and shirts for male children, and frock for female children).

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be an industrial worker/employee.
- The applicant should be registered with the Goa Labour Welfare Board.
- The applicant should have a minimum of 6 months of continuous service to the Board at the time of application.
- The monthly salary of the applicant should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
- The age of the child of the applicant should be between 5 to 10 years.
- The child of the applicant should be studying in 1st to 4th standard.
- The child of the applicant should be enrolled in a recognized, aided, or private school.
- Preference is given to workers with no more than two children.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form for the scheme from the Official Website of the Department of Labour and Employment, Goa.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents through their employers or through the Heads of Educational Institutions where their child is studying, to the Secretary, Goa Labour Welfare Board, 4th floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa - 403 001.
*The application should reach the Secretary on or before 30th Sept of the current year.

Documents Required:
Proof of Regular Employment and Service Duration.
Salary Statement/Income Certificate of the Worker.
School Admission Proof.
Student's Identity Document.
Birth Certificate of the Child (Proof of Age).
Disability Certificate of the Student, if applicable, issued by the Medical Officer in the Directorate of Health Service or the Goa Medical College.
Caste Certificate, if applicable, issued by the competent authority.
Bonafide Certificate from the Institution.
Statement from the Worker on the duration of Continuous Service to the Board.
Any Other Relevant Documents Specified in the Application Form.
Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Puducherry
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

“Grant of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Award for Clean Houses” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to motivate the Scheduled Caste people to keep their houses neat and tidy. Incentives are in the form of household articles worth ₹500/-.

Benefits:
Incentives worth ₹500/- in the form of household articles.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should belong to the Union Territory of Pondicherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 3 years.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the 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, 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 to the concerned authority.
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).

Documents Required:
Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Passbook.
Caste Certificate.
Recent passport-size photograph.