smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme under Integrated Fodder Development Scheme (General Category)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance to dairy farmers belonging to General Caste category on purchase of electric powered chaff cutters. By using power driven chaff cutter, dairy farmers can reduce wastage of green & dry fodder which is economically important for their profitable dairy farming.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost of powered chaff cutter or ₹18,000/-, whichever is less, is given to beneficiaries belonging to General category.  

**Note:** The amount of assistance will be deposited in bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
   1. The beneficiary should belong to the General Caste category.
   1. The beneficiary should have a minimum of five (5) animals of his/her own.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
Step 03: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 04: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 05: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 06: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 07: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 08: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Note: After sanctioning application through I-Khedut Portal, beneficiary has to purchase Chaff Cutter from government approved empanelled vendor and has to produce the bill for claim submission of subsidy.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
2.	Proof of residence
3.	Proof of possessing necessary animals
4.	Bank account details of beneficiary
5.	Any other documents as required
Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme under Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SC Category)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance to dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled Caste category on purchase of electric powered chaff cutters. By using power driven chaff cutter, dairy farmers can reduce wastage of green &dry fodder which is economically important for their profitable dairy farming.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost of powered chaff cutter or ₹18,000/-, whichever is less, is given to beneficiaries of Scheduled Caste category.  

**Note:** The amount of assistance will be deposited in bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- The beneficiary should have a minimum of five (5) animals of his/her own.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
Step 03: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 04: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 05: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 06: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 07: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 08: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Note: After sanctioning application through I-Khedut Portal, beneficiary has to purchase Chaff Cutter from government approved empanelled vendor and has to produce the bill for claim submission of subsidy.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
2.	Scheduled Caste certificate
3.	Proof of residence
4.	Proof of possessing necessary animals
5.	Bank account details of beneficiary
6.	Any other documents as required
Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme under Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP- ST Category)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance to dairy farmers belonging to ST category on purchase of electric powered chaff cutters. By using power driven chaff cutter, dairy farmers can reduce wastage of green & dry fodder which is economically important for their profitable dairy farming.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost of powered chaff cutter or ₹18,000/-, whichever is less, is given to beneficiaries of Scheduled Tribes category.  

**Note:** The amount of assistance will be deposited in bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
1. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The beneficiary should have a minimum of five (5) animals of his/her own.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
Step 03: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 04: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 05: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 06: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 07: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 08: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Note: After sanctioning application through I-Khedut Portal, beneficiary has to purchase Chaff Cutter from government approved empanelled vendor and has to produce the bill for claim submission of subsidy.

Documents Required:
1.	Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
2.	Scheduled Tribe certificate
3.	Proof of residence
4.	Proof of possessing necessary animals
5.	Bank account details of beneficiary
6.	Any other documents as required
Assistance for Protected Cultivation
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Assistance for Protected Cultivation” by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote protected horticulture practices by providing financial assistance to farmers for mulching, plug nursery, polyhouse, shed net house, and nursery development.

Benefits:
> **Plastic Cover (Mulching):**

  - **General Area:** ₹32,000/- per hectare.  - **Hilly Area:** ₹36,800/- per hectare.  - 50% of the expenditure incurred, limited to 1 hectare per beneficiary.
  - **Self-Employment Oriented Horticulture Nursery Development Programme:**
  - **Nursery Structure:** ₹3,50,000/- per unit   - ₹3,00,000/- per unit for 500 sq.m. area
  - **Starter Kit:** ₹50,000/- per unit  - Assistance up to 65% of the cost or ₹2,27,500/-, whichever is less.

> **Shed Net House &amp; Polyhouse:**

  - **Coverage:** 500 sq.m to 4,000 sq.m  - Assistance as per square meter cost based on empanelled company prices
  - Structures supported: Cylindrical, bamboo, and wooden.

> **Plug Nursery:**

  - **Public sector:** ₹30,00,000/- per hectare for 1 hectare  - **Private sector:** Assistance of 50% or ₹15,00,000/- per hectare (whichever is less) for 1 hectare.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should be a farmer.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Assistance For Purchase of Aids/Appliances
State: Chandigarh
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare, Women & Child Development
Category: Women and Child, Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Assistance for Purchase of Aids/Appliances" scheme is to provide support to individuals with disabilities by facilitating access to assistive devices and appliances.

Benefits:
> **100% cost on purchase of artificial limbs/ aids/ appliances subject to a maximum of ₹40,000/-**

Eligibility:
1. Annual income of the applicant from all sources should not exceed  ₹1,50,000/- per annum.
   1. Applicant must be resident of UT, Chandigarh for more than 3 years.
   1. Applicant&amp;#39;s Disability should be to the extent of 40% and above.

Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep-1: Applicant have to visit the "ServicesPlus" website.
Step-2: Click on "Register" on the homepage.
Step-3: Fill out the registration form with your
            - Full Name 
            - Email id
            - Mobile number 
            - Password
            - Select State
            - Enter Captcha
Step-4:  Review the details to ensure accuracy, and then submit registration.
Step-5: After successful registration, you may receive a confirmation message on the website or via email, confirming that your registration was successful.
ApplyStep-1: Applicant have to visit the "ServicesPlus" website and login
Step-2: Apply for Services.
Step-3: Select the services/Scheme name.
Step-4: Provide the required details in the application form.
Step-5: Submit.

Documents Required:
Required Documents:- (Self-Attested Photocopy)
Two passport-size photographs.
Residence Proof for the last three years duly attested (Voter Identity Card, Ration Card, Electricity Bill)
Copy of Disability Certificate/Identity Card with 40% Disability.
Affidavit regarding income as per specimen enclosed with the application form.
Recommendations of Medical Authorities (General Hospital, PGIMER, GMCH, or any Govt. Dispensary) regarding aid/ appliance required by the applicant. Driving license in case apply for a vehicle with gear.
Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles - Folk Artists
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, the Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board provides financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles to registered folk artists.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance maximum of ₹500/-

> **Note:** This assistance shall be given only once.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a registered folk artist.
1. The applicant should not have any dues payable to the board.
1. The applicant must not have availed similar benefits from any other government scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the regional office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form XV 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 Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director 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:
Registration Card of the Folk Artist.  
Medical Prescription (from a registered eye specialist).
Purchase Bill.
Assistance For Purchase Of Spectacles By A Differently Abled Person
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles by A Differently Abled Persons" scheme in Tamil Nadu is a government initiative that aims to provide financial assistance to differently-abled individuals.

Benefits:
A sum of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) is paid as an assistance towards the reimbursement of the cost of spectacles for differently-abled persons.

Eligibility:
Differently-abled persons holding identity cards issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chennai district.
Step 2: Click on the Departments. Select Differently Abled Welfare, after selecting click on Differently Abled Welfare Schemes. 
Step 3: You will land on the List of Scheme page of Differently Abled Welfare Schemes.
Step 4: Scroll down to the section "L. Tamilnadu differently abled welfare board schemes". 
Step 5: Download the application form of the "S.No. 7 Reimbursement for purchase of spectacles for visually impaired persons  Rs. 500".
Note: The application is to be submitted District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

Documents Required:
National Disability Identity Card and Board Registration Details
Family card
Aadhaar card 
Nasal mirror test evidence
The Receipt of buying nose glasses
Assistance for Purchase of Traditional Musical Instruments and Costumes for Scheduled Caste/Tribe Individuals
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Culture and Endowments
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The scheme aims to support scheduled caste and scheduled tribe individuals whose livelihood depends on traditional arts by providing them with essential musical instruments and costumes.

Benefits:
- Persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, whose source of income is through their traditional art, and who do not possess musical instruments or costumes, are provided with traditional musical instruments (such as Dhol, Damaun, Masakbeen, Ransingha, Trumpet, Nagada, Shield, Sword, etc.) and costumes free of cost to help them sustain their livelihood.
  - The instruments are provided only once in a lifetime.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a folk artist.
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
1. The applicant&#39;s monthly income must not exceed ₹2,000/-.
1. Only one set of musical instruments is provided per artist in a family under this scheme.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The Directorate of Culture publishes an advertisement for providing traditional musical instruments and costumes to eligible SC/ST individuals. 
Following the advertisement, the concerned individuals are required to submit to the Director of the Culture Directorate a certificate of monthly income of ₹2,000/- issued by the Tehsildar, a certificate of artist/instrument, Aadhaar card, caste certificate, bank account details including account number and IFSC code, PAN card, permanent residence certificate, and an affidavit stating that the beneficiary has not received any grant under other schemes.
Eligible beneficiaries are selected by a committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Secretary of Culture at the Directorate level. After the selection process, beneficiaries can collect the musical instruments from the Directorate.

Documents Required:
Certificate of monthly income of ₹2,000/- issued by the Tehsildar
Certificate of artist/instrument
Aadhaar card
Caste certificate
Bank account details including account number and IFSC code
PAN card
Permanent residence certificate
Affidavit stating that the beneficiary has not received any grant under other schemes
Assistance in Packing Materials under Post Harvest Management of Horticultural Produce
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers to procure packing materials like corrugated and wooden boxes for post-harvest management of horticultural produce.

Benefits:
1. **Unit Cost:** ₹10,000/ha.    1. 75% of the cost or ₹7,500/hectare, whichever is less.

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   1. Corrugated boxes, wooden boxes will be used as packing material.
   1. Assistance will be available up to a maximum limit of 1 hectare per account. 
   1. Available on i-Khedut portal every year (once during the year),

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
   1.  The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
   1. The applicant should be engaged in horticultural cultivation.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Assistance in Trellise Mandap for Cultivation of Vegetable Crops
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Assistance in Trellise Mandap for Cultivation of Vegetable Crops" aims to promote structured vegetable farming through the provision of financial assistance for constructing kachha/semi-pucca/pucca trellis mandaps to all farmers across the state.

Benefits:
> **Monetary Assistance:**

- **General Farmers:** 50% of unit cost or ₹80,000/- per hectare- **SC/ST Farmers:** 75% of unit cost or ₹1,20,000/- per hectare- **Devipoojak Farmers:** 90% of cost or ₹46,800/- per hectare
> **Input Support:**

- **Wood/Bamboo Supports:** 1,600 units per hectare- **GI Wire (12–18 gauge) or Plastic Wire:** 400 kg per hectare- **Recommended Plant Spacing:** 2.5 x 2.5 meters (approximate)
> **Coverage Limit:**

- **Maximum Area:** 2.00 hectares per Khata
**Validity:**

- **Assistance duration:** 3 years
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a farmer
  -  The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be engaged in vegetable cultivation.
  - The applicant should be willing to construct trellis mandaps.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process: Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
7/12 Certificate.
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Assistance of Concentrate Feed After Parturition (General Category)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Assistance of Concentrate Feed After Parturition (General Category)" provides 150 kg of BIS Type II concentrate feed to General Category livestock owners after parturition to support cattle health, increase milk production, and enhance calf development.

Benefits:
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**Name of Component****Standard of assistance****Remarks****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Concentrate Feed 150 kg BIS type II Concentrate feed per beneficiary100% assistanceEvery year<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a livestock owner.
1. The applicant must belong to the General Category.
1. The animal must have recently calved (given birth).

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx 
Contact Us: Click here.Note: Required Documents can also be submitted in hard copies to the office mentioned in the application form within 7 days.

Documents Required:
Barcoded Ration card.
Government approved photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter Card).
Certificate of calving of an animal from Govt. Livestock inspector.
Disability certificate from competent authority (If beneficiary is disabled).