smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
State Government ST Scholarship (Class 1 to 8)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme was launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to give benefits for improving the educational status of scheduled tribe students. Under this scheme, scholarships are provided to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 1 to 8.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to the students belonging to Scheduled Tribes at the following rates:
**For Classes 1 to 5:**

  - ₹250/- per year (for 10 months) to all girls and boys belonging to special backward tribes (Baiga, Saharia, and Bharia).

**For Classes 6 to 8:**

  - ₹200/- per year (for 10 months) for boys.
  - ₹600/- per year (for 10 months) for girls.

**Note:** The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student&amp;#39;s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should be enrolled in Classes 1 to 8.
   1. The student should belong to any of the Special Backward Tribes, such as Baiga, Saharia, or Bharia.
   1. There is no restriction on the students&amp;#39; annual family income.

**Note 1:** The students will be eligible for scholarships even if they fail for 1 year.
**Note 2:** Reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.
Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
Samagra ID
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
State Government ST Scholarship (Class 9 to 10)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme was launched by the Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to encourage education among Scheduled Tribe students and improve their educational status. This scheme provides scholarships to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes 9 and 10.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, scholarships will be provided to Scheduled Tribe students at the following rates:

  - For Classes 9 to 10: ₹600/- per year for boys and ₹1,300/- per year for girls.

**Note:** The scholarship amount will be transferred directly into the student&amp;#39;s bank account.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The student should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The student should be studying in Class 9 or Class 10.
   1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
   1. There is no restriction on the students&amp;#39; annual family income.

**Note 1:** The students will be eligible for scholarships even if they fail for 1 year.
**Note 2:** Reapplication is not required for the renewal of the scholarship.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible students can contact the Principal of their respective schools/institutions.
Note: The profile of the students is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/ by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size Photograph
2.	Aadhaar card
3.	Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
4.	Caste certificate 
5.	Samagra ID
6.	Bank account details/Bank Passbook
7.	Other necessary documents if required
State Government-Run Old Age and Infirm Homes
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, free residential, food, clothing, and healthcare are provided to destitute elderly individuals above 60 years in state-run residential facilities.

Benefits:
The following facilities are provided to elderly individuals in government-run Old Age and Infirm Homes:

  - Free accommodation
  - Free nutritious meals
  - Free clothing
  - Free medical care, etc.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant should be a male or female. 
1. The applicant&#39;s age must be 60 years or above. 
1. There is no income ceiling for eligibility.
1. The applicant must not have a communicable disease (certified by a government doctor).

Application Process:
[Offline]
The application can first be submitted by the concerned elderly woman or man at the office of the District Magistrate/Magistrate or the District Social Welfare Officer/Superintendent of the Government-Run Old Age and Infirmary Home. A copy of the family register, a copy of the Aadhaar card, and a report from the Pradhan/ Councillor must be attached to the application.
Thereafter, the District Magistrate forwards the matter for investigation by the Revenue Department, which includes obtaining the report of the Revenue Inspector, the recommendation of the Tehsildar, and a medical certificate from a doctor stating that the applicant’s illness is not contagious to other inmates.
After completing the investigation and reviewing the submitted application, the District Magistrate/Magistrate issues an order permitting the concerned person to reside in the Government-Run Old Age and Infirmary Home. The individual may then take residence in the said home.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Copy of Family Register
Verification note by Gram Pradhan (rural) or Ward Member (urban)
Medical Certificate declaring non-infectious condition
Revenue Inspector’s Report and Tehsildar’s Recommendation
State Level Awards for Divyang Persons
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, a cash prize of ₹8,000/-, along with a medal and a certificate of appreciation, is awarded to outstanding individuals in categories such as disabled employees, outstanding sportspersons, and best self-employed service providers.

Benefits:
**Award Details:**

- An amount of ₹8000/- is given as a cash prize. 
- Medal and Certificate of Appreciation.

**Mode of Disbursement:**

- The amount disbursed through the cheque or bank draft at the award ceremony.

**Expected Time of Disbursement:**

- Awarded annually on December 3 (World Disability Day).

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 verifiable records of achievements or work.
1. The applicant should be in any one of the following categories:

- Differently-abled (Divyang) employee
- Outstanding Sportsperson
- Best Self-Employed Service Provider

Application Process:
[Offline]
These awards are distributed on the occasion of World Disabled Day, observed on 3rd December. For these awards, applications are invited through newspapers.
The applicant must submit the application form to the office of the District Social Welfare Officer along with the disability certificate and details of the special work done by them. After the necessary verification at the district level, and on the recommendation of the Director, Social Welfare, the Screening Committee at the government level finalizes the eligible person in each category. The award includes a certificate, a medal, and a bank draft/cheque of ₹8,000/-.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Photographs
Disability Certificate
Detailed Description of Achievements or Contributions (in the relevant category)
Any Other Documents If Required
State Level Sports Awards - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Sports
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Sportsperson, Individual

The scheme aims to recognize players and coaches from Uttarakhand who have achieved remarkable success at the national and international levels in sports by awarding them the Khel Ratna, Himalaya Ratna, and Dronacharya Awards.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, in recognition of the remarkable success achieved by players and coaches of the state at the national and international levels, the following awards are conferred: Khel Ratna (1 player – ₹5.00 lakh), Himalaya Ratna (6 players – ₹1.00 lakh per player), and Dronacharya Award (2 coaches – ₹3.00 lakh per coach).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a player or coach who has achieved remarkable success at the national or international level in the field of sports.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications are invited once a year for the State Awards, which are presented to eligible players and coaches in accordance with the prescribed standards.

Documents Required:
Submission of documents as per the department’s guidelines.
State Marriage Assistance Scheme
State: Ladakh
Ministry: null
Department: Social and Tribal Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'State Marriage Assistance Scheme' offers one-time financial aid to female beneficiaries from families holding AAY or PHH ration cards, with the amount directly credited to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Additionally, divyangjan beneficiaries also receive financial assistance.

Benefits:
- One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000/- shall be given to female beneficiaries. 
- Financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- has been given to Divyangjan beneficiaries.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to Antodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) or Priority Household (PHH) ration cardholder families. 
1. The bride and bridegroom should be permanent residents of Ladakh
1. The bride should be above 18 years of age.
1. The bridegroom should be above 21 years of age.
1. The marriage should be the first marriage between the bride and the groom.
1. The divyangjan applicants with benchmark disabilities as defined in “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 are eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the District Social Welfare 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.
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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 to the District Social Welfare Officer/ Tehsil Social Welfare Officer/Social Worker of the Department at Leh/Kargil
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Social Welfare Officer/ Tehsil Social Welfare Officer/Social Worker of the Department at Leh/Kargil 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:
Two Passport-size Photographs – Both Bride and Bridegroom.
Aadhaar Card – Both Bride and Bridegroom.
Birth Certificate – Both Bride and Bridegroom.
AAY/PHH Ration card in which Applicant’s or her Father/Husband's (in case of widow) name is mentioned (certificate issued by S.D.M/Tehsildar).
Resident Certificate (issued by S.D.M/Tehsildar).
Death Certificate of ex-husband in case of widow applicant.
Divorce Decree (issued by a court in case of the divorced applicant).
Affidavit (she has not been married before for the unmarried female applicant).
UDID Card Copy or Certificate of Disability.
State Millet Mission
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The mission aims to promote millet cultivation, ensure fair prices for farmers, and strengthen food security in the state. It seeks to support farmers, particularly in mountain districts, by procuring millet crops such as Mandua and Jhangora at the minimum support price through cooperative groups.

Benefits:
- Under the mission, in the first phase, 16,820 metric tonnes of Mandua and Jhangora are being purchased from farmers’ fields at the minimum support price through cooperative groups by the Cooperative Department.
  - Under the National Food Security Act, the Government of India will distribute 1 kilogram per month through the Public Distribution System (ration card) via the Food and Supplies Department in four districts: Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, Nainital, and Dehradun. Farmers’ groups, LCs/LCFs, or PACS at established procurement centers are free to offer Mandua for sale. To encourage participation, an incentive of ₹150/- per quintal is provided.
  - Once the PACS accepts the millet crops from the groups, payment will be made through RTGS/NEFT within a maximum of 72 hours.

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Eligibility:
1. All farmers from the mountain districts of Uttarakhand are eligible.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
There is no application process. Farmers are required to make their produce available for sale at purchase centers established at the farmer group/LC/LCF level or at the PACS level.

Documents Required:
No documents are required.
State Mountaineering Reward Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides awards in the field of mountaineering is in place to enthusiastically engage and inspire the youth of the state towards risky and adventurous activities like summiting, mountaineering and rock climbing and to honour and commend the youth of the state.

Benefits:
A cash award of ₹25,000/-, a memento, and a certificate will be awarded to each of the adventurers of the state every year for their outstanding achievements in the field of mountaineering.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a native of Gujarat.
- The applicant should have climbed a height of 7,000 meters once or a height of more than 6,000 meters twice.
- The climbing achievement of the applicant must be confirmed by the Director of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
- The applicant should not be involved in any criminal activity.

****This award can also be given posthumously, for which the legal heir of the awardee will have to apply.***
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit to official website of the Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. 
Step 2: Click on the "Schemes" section on the website. A list of available schemes will appear. From the list of schemes, select "State Mountaineering Reward Scheme."
Step 3: A new page will display the scheme details. Scroll down on this page to find and download the "Application Form for State Mountaineering Award (Annexure-A).
Step 4: Fill out the application form completely and clearly. Ensure all correspondence details, including telephone/mobile number, are clearly mentioned.
Step 5: Gather all necessary supporting documents as listed in the Documents Required section. Submit the application form along with the supporting documents in duplicate.
Step 6: Ensure the application is submitted within the stipulated time frame. Incomplete or unclear applications will not be accepted.
Step 7: The submitted applications will be scrutinised by the State Level Selection Committee. The final selection will be made by the state-level selection committee from the received applications.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Address Proof.
Qualification Details.
Photographs of the Sport/Adventurous Activity.
Certificate from the Director of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) (confirming climb of 7000 meters once or more than 6000 meters twice).
Certificate of Domicile (being a native of Gujarat).
Police Certificate (stating no involvement in criminal activity).
Application Form (in Annexure-A, in duplicate).
State Pre-metric Scholarship For Disabled
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "State Pre-metric Scholarship for Disabled" is a scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The objective of this scheme is to encourage students with disability (SwDs) to pursue education. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.

Benefits:
Class: 1st to 4th
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 100/-
Class: 5th to 7th
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
Class: 8th to 10th
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 200/-
Class: Mentally Retarded and Mentally Ill (up to the age of 18 years)
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 150/-
Class: For disabled trainees in the workshop
Rate of Scholarship (₹ per month): 300/-

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a student admitted/enrolled in a school recognized by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (Visually Handicapped, Low Vision, Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically Handicapped, etc).
1. The percentage of the disability should be 40% or above.
1. The applicant should not have failed in the last qualifying examination.
1. The applicant should be pursuing a pre-metric qualification, i.e. Class 1st to Class 10th.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority at your school/college.
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 concerned authority at your school/college.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the concerned authority at your school/college.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
2-Passport Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State of Maharashtra.
Disability Certificate.
Details of the Bank Account (Bank Name, Branch Name, Address, IFSC, etc).
Proof of the Latest Educational Qualification (Passing Certificate or Marksheet).
Bonafide Certificate from the School/College.
Proof of Pursuance of a Pre-Matric Qualification (Fee Receipt, etc).
Any other document required by the School/College or the District Social Welfare Office.
State Programme For Rehabilitation Of Persons With Disabilities
State: Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Affairs Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “State Programme for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities” is a state sector ongoing scheme implemented for the welfare and providing rehabilitation services to disabled persons of the state under the Person with Disabilities Act 1995.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, the state government will provide aids &amp;amp; appliances such as tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, Blind sticks, Rollator, and Hearing Aids to persons with disabilities.
- The state government will organize a Diagnostic Camp-cum-Free Distribution of Aids &amp;amp; appliances at the district level from time to time.
- The state government also established a Physiotherapy Unit during the year 2013-14 at SDRC where needy patients are given treatment/therapy free of cost.

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
2.	An applicant with a 100% degree of disability is eligible to apply under the scheme.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: For taking benefits of this scheme, the applicant needs to visit the State Disability Rehabilitation Centre (SDRC) or Directorate of Social Justice and Empowerment & Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned office.
Step 03: The applicant needs to fill the application form completely and attach all the relevant documents. Thereafter, the applicant may submit the application form to the concerned office.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Disabled Persons who need an assistive device and treatment/therapy may be required to produce the following documents:
Disability Certificate
Doctor prescription/slip
Mobile No.
Application in Plain Paper
Photograph 2 copies (Full size)
Identity proof
State Reward to the Recipient of National Award
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "State Reward to the Recipient of National Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa as a token of appreciation in order to support and promote the local artists, who have received recognition at the National and International levels.

Benefits:
A memento, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of ₹ 1,00,000/- per individual.

Eligibility:
a)       The applicant should be a Goan artist who has received any of the following National Awards:

1. Sahitya Akademi Award. 
1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. 
1. Lalit Kala Akademi Award. 
1. Padma Award for the contribution to the field of art &amp; culture (for literature, music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art etc.) 
1. Bhartiya Dnyanpeeth Award. 
1. Saraswati Sanman. 
1. Sahitya Akademi Jivan Gaurav Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award). 
1. Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship. 
1. Any other National or International Award specially recognized by the Government of Goa for the purpose of this scheme from time to time. 

b)       Those living artists who have already received such awards stated above shall also be eligible for this scheme.
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**NOTE:** Under this scheme, an artist shall be eligible to receive the benefit only once, although he gets more than one award from amongst above mentioned awards.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in

Documents Required:
a)    Residential Certificate proving that the applicant has spent at least 10 years in Goa
b)    Proof of having received any of the following National Awards:
Sahitya Akademi Award. 
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. 
Lalit Kala Akademi Award. 
Padma Award for the contribution to the field of art & culture (for literature, music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art etc.) 
Bhartiya Dhyanpeeth Award. 
Saraswati Sanman. 
Sahitya Akademi Jivan Gaurav Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award). 
Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship. 
Any other National or International Award specially recognized by the Government of Goa for the purpose of this scheme from time to time.