smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Loans to Tribal Students for Higher Studies Abroad
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Development Department
Category: Education & Learning, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme's purpose is to offer financial assistance to tribal students for higher education abroad. It provides a loan of up to ₹15,00,000 at a 4% annual interest rate.

Benefits:
**Monetary Benefit:**

- Loan of up to ₹15,00,000 or the actual cost of study/training abroad, whichever is lower.

**Interest Rate:** 

- 4% per annum.

**Penalty Interest:** 

- 2.5% per annum for late repayment.

**Beneficiary Contribution:** 

- No contribution is required from the beneficiary.

**Repayment Terms:**

- Repayment to be made in 60 monthly installments.
- Repayment starts 6 months after completion of studies.
- Early repayment is permitted.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant must be a student. 
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant must have secured special merit in Matriculation, Higher Secondary, Indian School Certificate, or its equivalent examination.
1. The applicant must have secured admission to a recognized foreign university for higher education.
1. The applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination.

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

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate
Affidavit
Birth Certificate
Certificate of Professional Course
Identity Card
Marksheet of 12th Class
Post Graduate Marksheet
Receipt of Fee Paid
Self-attested copy of Passport
Aadhaar Card
Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
Caste Certificate
Graduate Marksheet
Marksheet
Passport-size Photos
Ration Card
School Leaving
Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Information and Cultural Affairs Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The scheme “Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme” was launched by the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal in 2014 to revive the Folk and Tribal Culture in their respective genre across various zones and districts in the State.

Benefits:
1.	Issuing identity cards to each folk artiste.
2.	Under the scheme, the veteran and distressed folk-artistes who are above 60 years of age will get a monthly pension of ₹1000/-.
3.	The enlisted folk artists under the age of 60 years, who are engaged in publicity campaigns in different departments, have been receiving ₹1000/- per month as a retainer fee.
4.	The state government will arrange the minimum income for folk artists by engaging them in the public campaign programme on development projects such as Kannyasree, Yubasree, Sikshasree, etc. and programmes like Nirmal Bangla, Sarbo Sikhsa Avijan, etc.
5.	Performance Fees: Performance-based fees @₹1000/- per head per day as and when engaged to perform their own genre mostly at any Government programme like fair/festival/Krishi Mela/Sabala Mela, etc.

Eligibility:
- The applicant may have a lineage or belong to a family practicing a given folk form or may belong to a tribal cultural/dance team or a folk-based instrumentalist as recognized by the Folk &amp;amp; Tribal Cultural Centre.
- The applicant must be between 18 to 60 years.
- The applicants above 60 years will be eligible for pension. 
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to contact their district Information & Cultural Affairs Department. 
Step 02: The Department of Information & Cultural Affairs publishes notifications in various vernacular newspapers from time to time in order to impanel the Folk artists through auditions in different phases held at the district.
Step 03: Interested and eligible Folk artists may apply in the prescribed format for the necessary selection procedure.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
Passport size photographs
Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook
Address proof
Achievement/honour certificates
Any other documents, as asked by the concerned Department
Loktantra Senani Samman Pension (Police Line Yojana) for the democracy fighters of the state imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the emergency period (from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Home
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension of ₹20,000/- to the democracy fighters of the state who were imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period (from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977).

Benefits:
**Pension Amount:** ₹20,000/- per month
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must have been imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the emergency period (25 June 1975 to 21 March 1977).

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The application must be submitted to the concerned District Magistrate.
Based on the report and recommendation of the District Magistrate, the pension will be sanctioned at the government level after obtaining approval from the Hon’ble Departmental Minister or the Hon’ble Chief Minister.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Bank account details
Passport-size photographs of the applicant
Other documents as required
Loktantra Senani Samman Pension Scheme for Widowed Wife or Widower Husband of Democracy Fighters of the State Imprisoned under MISA/DIR during Emergency Period (from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Home
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a monthly pension of ₹20,000/- to the widowed wife or widower husband of democracy fighters of the state who were imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977.

Benefits:
**Pension Amount:** ₹20,000/- per month
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a widow or widower of a recognized democracy fighter.
1. The applicant’s deceased spouse must have been imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The application has to be submitted to the concerned District Magistrate. 
Based on the report/recommendation of the District Magistrate, the pension will be sanctioned at the Government level after obtaining the approval of the Hon’ble Departmental Minister or the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
The prescribed application format is not available. As proof, the applicant must submit evidence that his/her late husband or wife was receiving the Loktantra Senani Pension, or that he/she was imprisoned under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period (from 25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977).

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Documents proof that the late husband/wife was receiving Loktantra Senani Pension OR proof of imprisonment under MISA/DIR during the Emergency period (25.06.1975 to 21.03.1977)
Bank account details
Passport-size photographs of the applicant
Other documents as required
Long Term-Loan to SC Co-op Spinning Mills under Special Component Plan
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Individual

The scheme "Long Term-Loan to SC Co-op Spinning Mills under Special Component Plan" was introduced by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Government of Maharashtra. The scheme aims to promote the development of spinning mills owned by scheduled caste members.

Benefits:
A loan covering 50% of the project cost.

Eligibility:
1. The spinning mill must collect a minimum of ₹80,00,000/- or at least 5% of the project cost as member shares.
1. The project submitted by the spinning mill must be enumerated by recognized financial institutions/banks, which will also check the project report.

> **Recognized Institutions for Enumeration**

1. Maharashtra Industrial &amp; Technical Consultancy Organization Ltd. (MITCON), Pune.
1. Agriculture Financial Corporation, Mumbai.
1. Dattajirao Technical Institute, Ichalkaranji.

> **NOTE 1:** Ensure that all financial contributions and project details are documented and verifiable.

> **NOTE 2:** The spinning mill should engage with recognized institutions early in the project planning phase to facilitate a smooth enumeration process.

> **NOTE 3:** Proper financial management is essential to meet the project cost and member share requirements.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Textile Department, Government of Maharashtra and request a 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 Textile Department.
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).
Step 5: After approval and sanction of share capital, proceed to submit the application to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office, where the Social Welfare Department will sanction the loan.
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Documents Required:
Passport-sized photograph (signed across).
Recent financial statements of the spinning mill.
Detailed project report enumerated by a recognized financial institution.
Identity proof, address proof, and any other required documents, all self-attested.
Any prior approvals from the Textile Department.
Any other documents as specified by the concerned authority.
Low Altitude Guide Course
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Tourism Department
Category: Travel & Tourism, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to train and certify youth from Uttarakhand as professional low altitude guides and provide them with skill development opportunities to strengthen their role in the state’s tourism sector.

Benefits:
The beneficiary will become a certified low-altitude guide upon completing the course.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a youth from Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

> The total number of 761 beneficiaries will be selected.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Applicants must complete the prescribed application form and submit it along with the required documents to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
Upon completion of the tests, the District Tourism Development Officer will forward the list of shortlisted candidates to the headquarters.
Final selection of participants will be made by a committee constituted at the headquarters.

Documents Required:
Applicants are required to submit the necessary documents in accordance with the guidelines specified by the department.
Maa-Badi / Maa-Badi Day-Care Centre Scheme
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Education & Learning, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to impart basic education, nutrition, and awareness to tribal children aged 6–12. The scheme offers meals, learning material, and other support through community-run centres.

Benefits:
**At these centers, children are provided following benefits:**

- Free primary education (classes 1st to 4th).- Breakfast and nutritious mid-day meals.
- Free uniforms, school bags, shoes, socks, sweaters, ties, and belts.
- Free sports equipment etc.

**Day-Care Centre Specific Benefits:**

- Full-day (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) operation.
- 2 education facilitators and 3 assistants at each centre.
- Meals are provided twice a day.

**Maa-Badi Centre Specific Benefits:**

- Operates as per the school calendar.
- 1 education facilitator and 2 assistants per centre.
- Breakfast and one mid-day meal.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a child aged 6 to 12 years.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe, Kathodi, or Sahariya community.
1. The applicant should reside in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Sirohi, or Rajsamand districts.
1. The applicant should not currently be enrolled in any formal school.
1. The applicant should reside in areas where the nearest school is at least 1.5–2 km away.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Maa-Badi Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Maa-Badi Centre.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Proof of age
Caste Certificate Copy
Address proof
Any Other Document if Required
Maanki Munda Scholarship for Female Students
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Higher and Techical Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Maanki Munda Scholarship for Female Students" scheme was launched by the Department of Higher & Technical Education, Govt. of Jharkhand. This scholarship program aims to make the girl students aware of enrollment in technical education, making them self-reliant & providing financial assistance.

Benefits:
- ₹15,000/- per year for female students enrolled in Diploma courses.
- ₹30,000/- per year for female students enrolled in B.Tech/B.E. courses.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand state. 
1. The applicant should be a female student.
1. The student should be enrolled in B.Tech. Programme at BIT Sindri in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year. 
1. The student already availing/applied for any other scholarship from any other source viz state govt. or central govt. cannot apply for this scholarship.
1. The student should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the previous year without any back paper.
1. The student&#39;s annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹8,00,000/-. 
1. The student must have passed the 10th and 12th examinations from schools based in Jharkhand state. For lateral entry, the student must have passed their class 10th and diploma or equivalent courses from schools/institutes based in Jharkhand state.

Application Process:
[Online]
Applications must be submitted online via the official portal.
Step 01: The student needs to fill out the Google form and submit a handwritten application along with necessary documents to the Academic Section.
Step 02: Submit a handwritten application to the Academic Section, forwarded by the HOD.
Step 03: Submit two sets of the printed Google form and self-attested documents in the Academic Section.

Documents Required:
Income Certificate or a Valid Ration Card.
Previous Year Semester Marksheets.
Examination Certificates (10th and 12th (or equivalent)).
Diploma/ITI/B.Sc Certificates (Lateral entry students should provide).
Handwritten Application (from the student addressed to the Academic Section).
Google Form Printout (Two Sets).
Machhali Palan
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Disaster Management
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial support to fishermen for repairing, reconstructing, and replacing damaged boats and nets due to disasters.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, the following compensation is provided to fishermen for the repair or replacement of damaged boats and nets:

- ₹6,000/- for the repair of partially damaged boats
- ₹3,000/- for the repair of partially damaged nets
- ₹15,000/- for the repurchase of completely damaged boats
- ₹4,000/- for the repurchase of completely damaged nets

An investment subsidy of ₹10,000/- per hectare is provided for fish seed farms.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a fisherman from Uttarakhand.
   1. Fishermen are provided assistance for the repair or replacement of damaged boats and for damaged or lost nets caused by natural disasters.

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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
Madhya Pradesh Janani Suraksha Yojana 
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Public Health and Family Welfare Department
Category: Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, cash incentives are provided to pregnant women and their motivators for delivery in government or accredited private hospitals.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:** 

- ₹1,400 to rural pregnant women delivering in government or accredited private hospitals.
- ₹1,000 to urban pregnant women for institutional delivery.
- ₹350 incentive to the motivator (ASHA or escort) assisting a rural woman for delivery.
- ₹200 incentive to the motivator (ASHA or escort) assisting an urban woman for delivery.
- ₹250 as transport allowance, if the motivator or family arranges transportation to the hospital.
- Free hospital stay and maternal health services in government or accredited private hospitals.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a pregnant woman. 
1. The applicant should deliver in a government or accredited private hospital.
1. The applicant should belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) or Antyodaya family.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".
Step 2: On the homepage, click "Citizen Registration". You will be taken to the registration page.
Step 3: On the registration page, fill in all the mandatory fields (name, mobile number, gender, and captcha) and click "Verify Mobile Number."
Step 4: A verification code will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the code and complete the registration.
Application
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "Madhya Pradesh Lok Sewa Guarantee Portal".
Step 2: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, and click "Login."
Step 3: Click on "Apply Online Service" and select the scheme you intend to apply for.
Step 4: In the scheme's online application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size (fields marked with * are mandatory), and click "Submit".

[Offline]
The applicant must approach a government or accredited private hospital for institutional delivery.
The applicant must submit her BPL/Antyodaya Card and identity proof for eligibility verification.

Documents Required:
BPL (Below Poverty Line) Card or Antyodaya, Blue, or Yellow Ration Card (poverty line card related to livelihood in the case of home delivery)
Hospital Discharge Certificate (in case of delivery at a government health institution) 
Maternity and Child Health Card
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Copy of the Passbook of the Aadhaar-linked Bank Account
Madhya Pradesh Kalakar Evam Sahityakar Kalyan Kosh Niyam- Death Assistance
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Culture Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Family

The scheme aims to provide one-time financial assistance to the dependents of deceased artists and litterateurs.

Benefits:
- One-time ex-gratia financial assistance of up to ₹1,00,000 paid to the legal heir of the deceased artist or litterateur.

> **NOTE:**

- Preference is given to the spouse of the deceased.
- Assistance may continue to other dependents until marriage, employment, or attainment of 21 years of age, whichever is earlier.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be the legal heir or dependent of the deceased artist or litterateur.
1. The deceased should have been an artist or litterateur of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant’s (husband/wife) monthly income should not exceed ₹10,000/-.
1. The family’s monthly income should not exceed ₹20,000/-.
1. Families of government employees are not eligible.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Page No. 8) 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 Director, Directorate of Culture, Madhya Pradesh.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photo
Proof of Residence
Age Proof
Self-Declaration Affidavit
Identity Card
Aadhaar Card
Death Certificate 
Income Certificate
Artist/Litterateur's Work & Achievements
Bank Account Details with IFSC Code