smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Uttarakhand Oon Yojana
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Industry Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Industries

The scheme aims to promote traditional wool spinning and weaving activities in the state while providing sustainable employment opportunities to local artisans and weavers.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, four regional offices of the Regional Superintendent of Industries (Wool) have been established at Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur. These offices oversee spinning and weaving activities through departmental spinning/production centers.

  - Trainees who are willing to work in spinning and weaving are selected and provided with wool/NMC spinning wheels. They can carry out spinning and weaving either at the departmental centers or at their own homes. Weavers are compensated for their work according to rates fixed by the Khadi Commission, Government of India, ensuring year-round employment.
  - To support weavers and spinners, the Khadi &amp;amp; Polyvastra Artisan Welfare and Pension Trust has been established in the state. Upon registration, each artisan receives a 12% contribution from the artisan and a 12% contribution from the department. Additionally, artisans are entitled to receive 25% of their annual spinning and weaving wages as a bonus.

<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
1. No educational qualification is required for availing the benefits under this scheme.

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
Beneficiaries are selected based on departmental requirements through the public representative of the relevant area, the District Village Industries Officer, and the respective Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries.
Interested applicants can contact the Khadi and Village Industries Office of their respective district or the Regional Superintendent of Wool Industries Office in Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, and Jaspur.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board for availing the benefits under the scheme.
Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress (USSTC)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: NGO, Individual, Business Entity, University / Institution

The Science & Technology Congress aims to foster scientific talent and encourage emerging scientists and researchers in the state. The congress is organized annually by UCOST and attracts significant participation from young researchers and scientists.

Benefits:
The Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress (USSTC) is organized annually by UCOST. The USSTC specifically aims to foster scientific talent and provide encouragement to emerging scientists and researchers in the state. The Science Congress attracts considerable attention from young researchers and scientists and has been a great success.
<br>

Eligibility:
1. Individual researchers from research institutes, startup innovators, farmers, and NGOs from Uttarakhand are eligible to participate in the Science &amp;amp; Technology Congress.

<br>

Application Process:
[Online]
Proposals for research paper presentations in various science-based disciplines are invited through advertisements on the Council’s official website, https://www.ucost.in, and other social media platforms. 
The received proposals are screened, and selected entries are invited for presentation, which are then evaluated by subject experts. Based on the evaluation results, outstanding researchers in different disciplines are awarded with the Young Scientist Award.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines prescribed by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology for the award.
Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

It aims to establish a transparent, efficient, and standardized system for the online registration of tourism-related businesses and service  units across the state.

Benefits:
Under this initiative, tourism-related businesses and services within the state are registered online through the Department of Tourism.
<br>

Eligibility:
The following units are eligible for registration under the Rules:

  - **Residential Units:** Hotels, motels, resorts, guest houses, dharamshalas, ashrams, etc.  - **Travel Trade-related Units:** Travel agents, domestic tour operators, excursion agents.  - **Catering-related Units:** Restaurants, beer bars, fast food centres, food plazas, food courts, etc.  - **Entertainment-related Units:** Amusement/theme parks, golf courses, ropeways, sound and light shows, angling units, etc.  - A**dventure Tourism-related Units:** Adventure tour operators, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, river rafting, wall climbing, mountaineering, rock climbing, paragliding, etc.  - **Other Units:** Handicraft/souvenir shops, yoga and meditation centres/sadhana kutirs, tourist information centres, and nature/adventure/wildlife photography units, etc.
<br>

Application Process:
[Online]
To register a unit, applicants must complete the online registration on the Tourism Department’s website at https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in > Trade > Travel Trade Registration. 
An Aadhaar number and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number are mandatory. During the registration process, applicants are required to submit the company registration details mentioned in the application form, the applicant’s PAN card, the unit’s PAN card, GST registration certificate, a recent photograph of the unit, a balance sheet (in the case of an existing unit), a ₹10 affidavit, a copy of the land ownership document, a list of employees, hotel tariff rates (if applicable), the registration fee of ₹1,000, Fire NOC, Pollution Control Board NOC, and an FSSAI food license (for catering units). 
After submission, the District Tourism Development Officer (DTDO) of the respective district conducts an inspection. Upon successful verification, the applicant is issued a registration number, after which the unit is authorized to operate legally.

Documents Required:
Company registration details (as mentioned in the application form)
Applicant’s PAN card and unit’s PAN card
GST registration certificate
Recent photograph of the unit
Balance sheet (for existing/old units)
₹10 affidavit
Copy of land ownership document
List of employees
Hotel tariff rates (if applicable)
Proof of payment of registration fee (₹1,000)
Fire NOC
Pollution Control Board NOC
FSSAI food license (for catering units)
Uttarakhand@25 Adarsh Champawat
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to develop Champawat district as a model district under the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister, with the broader goal of positioning Uttarakhand as a model state for other Himalayan states.

Benefits:
Uttarakhand@25 &amp;quot;Adarsh Champawat&amp;quot; aims to develop Champawat district as a model district under the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister, with the broader goal of making Uttarakhand a model for other Himalayan states. The Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, has been designated as the nodal agency. In this context, UCOST is working to develop the district as an ideal district by coordinating with NGOs, self-help groups, various state and central government departments, and other institutions operating in Champawat district.
<br>

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiaries must be farmers, entrepreneurs, self-help groups, students, researchers, and the general public of Champawat district of Uttarakhand.

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
The selection of beneficiaries will be facilitated by constructing various complexes across all four blocks of Champawat district.

Documents Required:
Documents are required to be submitted as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST).
Vadh Se Bachaye Govansh Ko Sahayata Yojana
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Government Organisation, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), Registered Societies, NGO

The "Vadh Se Bachaye Govansh Ko Sahayata Yojana" scheme, initiated by the Directorate of Gopalan on 02/07/2015, provides financial assistance for the care and maintenance of cattle rescued from illegal slaughter or smuggling.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance of ₹40/day for large cattle and ₹20/day for small cattle.
  - Support is provided for a maximum of one (1) year or the custody period, whichever is shorter.

Eligibility:
- Registered Gaushalas/ Nandi Shalas/ Kanj Houses/ Local bodies/ Panchayati Raj institutions/Other approved institutions which are taking care of cows rescued from cow smuggling/ slaughter.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the office of the District Joint Director, Department of Animal Husbandry.
Step 2: Fill in the details and attach the required documents (FIR copy and approval).
Step 3: Submit the application to the office of the District Joint Director, Department of Animal Husbandry.
Step 4: The application will be reviewed and approved by the District-level Gopalan Committee.
Step 5: Upon approval, funds will be disbursed to the organization.
Scheme Contact Details:Nodal Officer Name & Designation: Dr Kaushal Kumar Verma; Joint Director	Phone Number: 9414207430Email: dir.dgs@rajasthan.gov.in

Documents Required:
Copy of the FIR related to cattle rescue.
Approval copy from a competent authority.
Vahli Dikri Yojana
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The Vahli Dikri Yojana by the Government of Gujarat under the Women and Child Development Department . The scheme supports girl children by providing financial aid, free education, and insurance, encouraging higher education and reducing dropout rates.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance at Different Stages:**

- ₹4,000/- at the time of admission in 1st standard.
- ₹6,000/- at the time of admission in 9th standard.
- ₹1,00,000/- at the age of 18 years for higher education or marriage.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should have a bank account.
1. The applicant should be one of the first two girl children of the family.
1. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh.
1. Girls born on or after 02-08-2019 should be eligible for financial assistance.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process
Step 1: Applicants can get the application form from the Anganwadi Centre/Gram Panchayat/ CDPO(ICDS) Office/District Women and child Officer office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and attach all the required documents with it.
Step 3: Submit the Application Form along with the documents in the same office.
Step 4: Application Forms and Documents will be scrutinized by the concerned officials.
Step 5: The applicant will be informed through SMS about the eligibility or ineligibility.
Step 6: Eligible Beneficiaries will get financial assistance in their bank account once their application is finally approved by the department office.

Documents Required:
Domicile of Gujarat.
Aadhar Card.
Passport Size Photo.
Income Certificate.
Caste Certificate.
Birth Certificate of Child.
Bank Account Details.
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Development Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Registered Societies, Village

Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on integrated, holistic, and inclusive development of tribal communities. It aims at creation of quality social and civil infrastructure, and sustainable livelihood, employment & entrepreneurship in tribal areas such that the income of every tribal family doubles.

Benefits:
- Double the income of all tribal families, with a special focus on the migrant families and the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
  - Increas in animal husbandry and dairy based activities
  - Access to quality education for every eligible tribal child and increased emphasis on higher education.
  - Double the income of all tribal families including migrant tribal families and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
  - Support the socio-economic development of all tribal families by providing access to necessary amenities for a healthy living.
  - Provide a house to each tribal family, including those from Particularly Venerable Tribal Groups,
  - provide access to safe drinking water to all tribal families
  - Assured income from agriculture to all tribal farmers 
  - Ensure universal electrification for all Scheduled Tribe households and villages for improved quality of life and economic development.
  - Promote wealth creation in tribal areas and improve the quality of life of all tribal families.
  - Develop tribal towns as growth engines to augment the income of tribal families.

Eligibility:
1. Beneficiary must be from Tribal Category. 
1. Must belong to BPL group.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The citizen need not apply to the scheme.

Documents Required:
Tribal Category document
BPL certificate
Land related document in case of availing benefit. 
Aadhar Card
Vanchit Ikai Samooh aur Vargon ki Aarthik Sahayata Yojana (VISVAS) for Self-Help Groups
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Self Help Groups (SHGS), Individual

The scheme aims to provide the benefit of a lower rate of interest to eligible Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and individual beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Safai Karamcharis (including identified Manual Scavengers, Waste Pickers, and their dependents).

Benefits:
> **Interest Subvention**

- Interest subvention of up to 5% per annum on eligible loans.

> **Loan Limits**

- Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Loans/Cash Credit Limits up to ₹10,00,000.

> **Mode of Payment**

- The interest subvention amount is transferred directly into the beneficiary&#39;s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

<br>

<br>

Eligibility:
1. The SHG must have at least 70% members belonging to SCs, OBCs, or Safai Karamcharis (including identified Manual Scavengers, Waste Pickers, and their dependents).
1. The SHG must have a standard loan account.
1. The SHG must not have received interest subvention on the same loan under any other scheme.
1. The annual family income of SC/OBC members should generally be up to ₹3,00,000/-.

> **NOTE:** No income ceiling for Safai Karamcharis, including identified Manual Scavengers, Waste Pickers, and their dependents.

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Annexure 1) 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 lending institution.
Step 4: The lending institution uploads beneficiary details on the VISVAS Portal and submits quarterly claims to the concerned implementing agency.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar details of members (as applicable).
SHG Registration Certificate.
Declaration regarding 70% eligible membership.
Declaration regarding annual family income of members.
Loan/Cash Credit Account Details.
Bank Account Details of SHG.
Standard Loan Account Proof.
Vandan Matru Yojana
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Women and Child Development Department
Category: Health & Wellness, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme is a Gujarat government initiative providing financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women from economically weaker sections to promote maternal and child health.

Benefits:
&gt; **Financial Assistance:**

  - **Registration Benefit:** A one-time financial assistance of ₹1000/- is provided.  - **Additional Benefit:** An additional amount of ₹1000/- is disbursed after institutional delivery.  - **Further Benefit:** ₹2000/- is given in two installments during the breastfeeding period, promoting continued maternal and child health.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant must be a pregnant or lactating woman.
  - The applicant must belong to a family with an annual income below ₹2,00,000/-.
  - The applicant must be registered at an Anganwadi center.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the nearest Anganwadi center or government health facility.
Step 2: Submit the required documents, including proof of eligibility.
Step 3: Complete the registration process with the assistance of Anganwadi staff.
Step 4: Upon approval, financial assistance will be transferred to your bank account in stages.

Documents Required:
Proof of residence (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
Income certificate (proof of family income below Rs. 2 lakhs per annum).
Medical Certificate (of being pregnant).
Bank account details for direct transfer of financial assistance.
Recent passport-sized photograph.
Varanasi and Amritsar Yatra Scheme
State: Haryana
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Department
Category: Travel & Tourism
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme aims to facilitate pilgrimages to Varanasi and Amritsar for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Castes category. The scheme provides financial reimbursement for second-class train travel, enabling eligible beneficiaries to undertake these religious journeys with ease.

Benefits:
- Reimbursement of ₹1,000/- or the actual cost of a second-class train ticket (to and fro) per person, whichever is less, will be provided.

**Note:** This facility will be given one time only.
**Expected Time of Disbursement:** Reimbursement will be made after the journey on the submission of railway tickets.
**Mode of Disbursement:** Payment will be made directly into the bank account of the beneficiary.
<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste.
1. This facility will be given one time only.

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant shall contact the concerned Antodaya Bhawan for registration, along with the required documents and intimation of the expected date of journey for this purpose.
Notes:The number of persons are fixed for registration, i.e. 100 per constituency. Registration will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reimbursement will be made after journey on the submission of railway tickets.
The budget will be allotted to the District Welfare officers for this purpose.

Documents Required:
Copy of Scheduled Castes Certificate (along with original)
Residence Proof/Ration Card/Voter Card
Undertaking Regarding Non-Government Employee (including Boards/Corporations/Authorities/Government Undertakings and such Establishments)
Various Awards to Individuals/Organizations who have made Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Social Welfare
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: NGO, Individual, Government Organisation

The scheme aims to recognize and honor the exceptional work carried out by individuals and organizations in the field of social welfare, particularly benefiting the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. Under this scheme, awards along with financial assistance are provided as a mark of appreciation.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, individuals and organizations receive various awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to social welfare.

<br>

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be either an individual or an organization.
- If the applicant is an individual, they should be a resident of Gujarat; if an organization, it should operate within Gujarat.
- The applicant should have made outstanding contributions in the field of social welfare.
- The contributions should specifically benefit or directly impact the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in Gujarat.

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) office of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department 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-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the office of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Caste Certificate
Proof of Residence
Detailed Report of Work/Contribution
Bank Details
Any other document if required
Various Training and Support Schemes of Kisan Vigyan Kendra - Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and productivity of farmers in Uttarakhand by providing them with the latest technical training in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.

Benefits:
Kisan Vigyan Kendra provides farmers with the latest technical training in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, along with improved seeds and plant varieties.
<br>

Eligibility:
1. All farmers in Uttarakhand are eligible to receive the benefits.

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
From time to time, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra contacts farmers and provides training through various programmes, as well as shares information through different media to promote improved seeds and plant varieties.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the Krishi Vigyan Kendra guidelines to avail of the benefits.