smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Bihar State Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Minority Welfare Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of this scheme is to provide quality education to meritorious students from minority communities in the state and to make them mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally capable, fostering their all-round development in residential schools.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, students from minority communities enrolled in residential schools will receive the following benefits:

  - Free education from Class 9 to Class 12.
  - Provision of free accommodation, including food, clothing, medicine, and books, along with free enrollment/admission.
  - Access to well-equipped modern laboratories.
  - Facility for studying subjects like PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Arts, etc., at the higher secondary (Intermediate) level.
  - Provision for special coaching and vocational training within the school.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
   1. The applicant should be a student.
   1. The student should belong to a minority community.
   1. The maximum age limit for admission is 16 years for Class 9 and 18 years for Class 11.
   1. The student&amp;#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000/-.

**Note:** Admission will be based on the merit list of marks obtained in the examination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: To apply for benefits under this scheme, students should visit the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer in your district to collect the application form. Students can also download the application form from the department’s website.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and attach all required documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form, along with all attachments, by registered post or in person to the District Minority Welfare Office in your district by the specified deadline. Make sure to obtain a receipt for your submission.
Note: For application and more information, please contact the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer located at the District Headquarters.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Photograph size photograph
Marks Certificates 
Proof of age i.e. birth certificate
Caste/Community certificate
Address proof
Income certificate
Any additional documents as required
Bihar State Madarsa Strengthening Scheme
State: Bihar
Ministry: null
Department: Minority Welfare Department
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: null

The scheme was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Govt. of Bihar, to improve quality of education in recognized Madarsas. Under this scheme, state government provides essential facilities & infrastructure to Madarsas recognized by the Bihar State Madarsa Board & other government Madarsas.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, basic facilities and infrastructure will be provided to madrasas recognized by the Bihar State Madarsa Board and other government madarsas to enhance educational quality. The support includes:

  - Construction of buildings, office rooms, multipurpose halls, hostels, and vocational training halls.
  - Establishment of computer and science labs, additional classrooms, and libraries.
  - Provision of essential amenities such as kitchens, mess halls, and toilets.
  - Renovation of existing structures and installation of borewells, pumps, and tanks for clean drinking water.
  - Upgrades to electricity systems and installation of solar power plants etc.

Eligibility:
1. The Madarsa should be located in Bihar.
   1. The Madarsa should be recognized by the Bihar State Madarsa Board or other Government-Recognized Madarsas.
   1. The Madarsa Management Committee should not have been subject to any disciplinary actions in the past three years.
   1. The Madarsa should possess sufficient land, which should be legally owned and free from disputes.
   1. The Madarsa should have an enrollment of more than 70 students.
   1. The Madarsa should have been recognized for at least two years.
   1. The Madarsa should adhere to all relevant state regulations and guidelines for educational institutions.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Visit the District Minority Welfare Office located at the district headquarters. 
Step 2: Collect the application form for the scheme from the District Minority Welfare Office, fill it out accurately, and attach all necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form at the office and regularly follow up on the status of your application for any further requirements or updates.
Note: For additional information, please contact the District Minority Welfare Office located at the District Headquarters.

Documents Required:
Approval letter received from Madrasa Board
Original copy of L.P.C of the land belonging to the Zonal Officer
A copy of the proceedings of the Madrasa Management Committee related to the approval of the proposed plan
Maximum 5 photographs of the current building/structure/premises
A photograph of the land designated for the proposal
A visual map of the land designated for the scheme
Any other documents as required by the authorities
Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana
State: Odisha
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹30,000/-, which is transferred directly to the bank accounts of 15,000 meritorious +2 students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the purchase of a laptop.

Benefits:
1. An amount of ₹30,000/- per student is transferred directly to the bank accounts of 15,000 meritorious +2 students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for the purchase of laptop.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident/domiciliary of the state of Odisha.
1. The application must be a +2 Passout from the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha.
1. The students clearing the Upshastri Exam from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri, are also eligible.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/
Step 2: Click on "Registration".
Step 3: Read the Instructions/Declaration carefully. 
Step 4: Select the Checkbox and Click "I Agree".
Step 5: On the next page, provide your Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, and all the mandatory fields: Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Email ID. Click "Register".
You will be successfully registered on the portal. Your login details will be displayed on the confirmation page.Your login credentials will also be sent to the registered Mobile Number and Email ID.
Application:Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the State Scholarship Portal, Government of Odisha: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/. Click "Login". Now click on "Student Login". Log in using the credentials received on your Email ID / Mobile Number.
Step 2: Click on the "Schemes and Scholarship" section. Optionally, you can check your eligibility for the scheme by clicking "View Eligibility". Else, click "Online Application Module For Scholarship And Loan". 
Step 3: Select "Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana" from the dropdown menu. Fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the said file type and filesize.
Step 4: Click "Submit". Take two printed hard copies of the online application along with relevant documents, and submit the same to the Principal/ Head of the Institution for further processing.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card of the Student
Residence Certificate of the Student
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Passbook of Bank Account with Account Number and IFSC Code of the Bank Branch
Passport Size Photograph of Student
ID Card of the Student
Marksheet / Passing Certificate of Class 12th.
Admit Card / Hall Ticket of CHSE Exam or Sanskrit Exam.
Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Textiles
Department: null
Category: Sports & Culture, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Launched on 15th August 2022, the scheme "Bima Yojana - Direct Benefit to Artisan (BYDBTA)" is a Social Welfare Scheme by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

Benefits:
Assistance from the government may be either in the form of monthly allowance, or lump sum grant or both. In no case however shall the assistance exceed ₹ 8,000/- (Rs. Eight thousand only) per month.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a master craftsperson who has received Shilp Guru Awards, National Awards, Merit Certificates, or similar honours.
- The applicant should be aged 60 years or above (relaxation is available for artisans with disabilities).
- The applicant’s annual income should not exceed ₹1,00,000.
- The applicant should not be receiving similar financial assistance from other sources.
- The applicant should submit an income certificate and an affidavit annually, countersigned by a 1st Class Magistrate.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Handicraft artisan registered with the office of DC (H) having valid photo identity card and such other conditions as deemed fit. The artisans should submit the application form duly filled in all respect to the nearest Handicrafts Service Centre for recommendation of loan or directly to the bank for availing MUDRA loan.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Artisan ID Proof
Birth Certificate
Bank Account Details
Passport Size Photograph
Bio Control Laboratory and Pesticides Testing Laboratory Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective is the production of Bio Control Agents such as Trichoderma, Trichogramma, etc., and further distribution to farmers as awareness and demonstration for organic Plant Health Management in order to promote organic crop production.

Benefits:
> **Pattern of Assistance:**

- Distributions of bio agents to farmers.

> **Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):**

- Free distribution to popularise the method.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Meghalaya.
1. The applicant should be a bonafide farmer engaged in agriculture.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:Step 01: The eligible bonafide farmer can apply/write an application on plain paper.
Step 02: Along with the application, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the relevant documents at the nearest office of the Agriculture Development Officer of a CD Block/ Agriculture Circle.
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):The bonafide farmers having sufficient available cultivable land shall be selected on a first come first served basis.
Whom to Contact:District Agriculture Officers of the concerned districts.
Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officers of the concerned sub-divisions.
District Training Officers, Tura/Shillong.
Agricultural Development Officers of the concerned Community and Rural Development Blocks.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Identity Proof
Documents proof of having sufficient available cultivable land
Any other document as required
Biponi Scheme
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

The objective of the scheme is to support to the Micro & Small enterprises to participate in different trade fairs and events within the State, in the Country and abroad for marketing of their products and also getting the exposure.

Benefits:
This scheme aims at Providing financial assistance for participation in Exhibition /Trade Fair/ Melas within the State, outside the state and outside the country.
Assistance at Rs. 5,000/- as stall rent for participation inside the state.
Assistance at Rs. 15,000/- as stall rent for participation outside the state.
DA at 50/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units within the district.
DA at 600/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units outside the district.
DA at 500/- per stall for actual fair days for participating units outside the State.
Up and down 2nd class Railway Fair for two people outside the state.

Eligibility:
**Eligibility** 

1. The location of the industry must be in rural areas of Assam.
1. The industry must be already existing and also the unit necessity is to have a continuous operation for a minimum of 2 years.
1. The industry/unit should hold its own workshed for the process and production.
1. The age of the applicant should be not less than 18 years and more than 50 years to apply for this scheme.
1. There is no bar of educational qualification.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Get the scheme application form from the respective office and have to fill out the scheme application form in a prescribed format.
The applicant can download the Biponi scheme application form from the link. 
Fill out the form and attached the required documents.
The form Should be addressed to District Industries and Commerce Centre.

Documents Required:
List of the required document
One Pass Port size photograph.
Copy of Industry registration.
Caste Certificate, as applicable.
Training Certificate, if available.
Copy of cancelled cheque with the name of the proprietor printed.
Quotation from the fair organization regarding rent to be submitted.
Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Birsa Awas Nirman Yojana" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, provides financial assistance in three installments for housing construction to Scheduled Tribes, along with a ₹500 incentive for monitoring agencies for timely completion.

Benefits:
> **Financial Support: Beneficiaries receive ₹1,31,500/- for constructing houses under the scheme:**

1. First Installment: ₹40,000/- upon approval of the house.
1. Second Installment: ₹75,000/- after window sealing.
1. Third Installment: ₹16,500/- upon completing the house, including painting.

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> **Incentives for Monitoring: Panchayat Volunteers or SHGs receive ₹500 per house in phases:**

1. ₹100/- after plinth completion.
1. ₹100/- after lintel level completion.
1. ₹100/- after roofing completion.
1. ₹200/- after full house completion.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community in Jharkhand.
1. The applicant must fall under the economically weaker section. 
1. Only individuals residing in rural areas are eligible.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Panchayat office or designated Welfare Department office 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 Panchayat office or designated Welfare Department office. 
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Residence.
Caste Certificate (issued by a competent authority).
Bank Passbook.
Birsa Harit Gram Yojana
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Rural Development Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Family

The "Birsa Harit Gram Yojana" by the Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand, promotes afforestation while generating sustainable livelihoods. It supports SC, ST, and landless families through plantation activities under MGNREGA, ensuring income and environmental sustainability.

Benefits:
1. Plantation of fruit-bearing and fodder trees on common land and private land.
1. Sustainable livelihood generation for marginalized families.
1. Employment guarantee of 100 days under MGNREGA.
1. Usufruct rights over the plantation for beneficiaries.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Primitive Tribes, or be a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should be a woman-headed household, a person with disabilities, or a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
1. The applicant should be a small or marginal farmer.
1. The applicant should possess a MGNREGA job card.
1. The applicant&#39;s livelihood should primarily depend on agriculture.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The interested applicant may visit the local Gram Panchayat or MGNREGA office.
Submit a duly filled application form along with the required documents.
The Gram Sabha will verify and approve the eligible applications.
Upon approval, plantation work will be assigned as per the scheme phase.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
BPL Certificate (if applicable)
MGNREGA Job Card
Block Level Institute for Rural Skill Acquisition (BIRSA)
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Labour, Employment, Training and Skill Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide free, localized skill training to candidates at the block level in Jharkhand. The program is non-residential and operates in 24 districts across 80 blocks in the first phase.

Benefits:
1. **Localized Training:** Skill development centers set up at block levels ensure easy accessibility.1. **Free Materials:** Beneficiaries receive handbooks and essential materials at no cost.1. **Diverse Training Trades:** Candidates can choose trades based on interest with proper counseling.1. **Employment Opportunities:** Post-training support for jobs and self-employment.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 18-35 years and up to 50 years for SC/ST/OBC reserved categories.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Candidate registration by TSP:The candidate visits the nearest Training Service Provide Center for registration under the "Mukhymantri Sarthi Yojna" scheme. 
NOTE: Candidate registration would be Aadhaar-based & hence Aadhaar number at the time of candidate registration would be mandatory.

[Online]
Self-Registration by Candidate:Visit the Jharkhand Skill Development Mission official website.
Click on ‘Candidate Registration’ under the ‘Registration’ tab.
Create Profile:Provide basic information such as First Name, Last Name, Username, Password, Identity Type (e.g., Aadhaar), Identity Number, Date of Birth, Gender, Mobile Number, and Email.
Submit to receive a User ID and Password via SMS and email.
Login and OTP Validation:Log in using the provided Username and Password.
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number to activate the User ID.
Manage Profile:After login, access the ‘Registration’ link.
Update and save user profile details such as Personal information and optional bank account details. 
Contact and Educational Qualification Information:Enter and save your contact details, including address and communication preferences.
Fill in education details if literate, or select preferred languages if illiterate. 
Save and submit information to the Training Service Provider (TSP).
Registration ID Generation:On final submission, the system generates a unique Registration ID and notifications for successful registration will be sent via SMS and email.
NOTE: Aadhaar number is mandatory for registration and prevents duplicate entries.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Educational Certificate.
Residential Certificate.
Passport-sized Photograph.
Boarding House Stipend Scheme (Tripura Govt.)
State: Tripura
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate Of Social Welfare & Social Education
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide accommodation support and reduce dropouts for ST students from remote areas, by offering a stipend per day (including LPG and upkeep) for those in hostels.

Benefits:
- Boarding House Stipend at ₹ 65/- per day per student, covering LPG subsidy, and sweeping/cleaning at ₹ 1/- per day.
- Provided for 322 days per academic year (approximately 10 months) in an academic year to the students from Class-I to Class-XII who are given accommodation in government-run hostels and approved NGO run Boarding Houses.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant’s residence must be the resident of Tripura.
1. The applicant should be an ST student studying in classes I to XII.
1. The applicant’s residence must be beyond 3 km from the school.
1. The applicant must be accommodated in a Government-run hostel or an approved NGO-run boarding house.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The concerned DM/SDM will collect the list of students from the Govt. run hostel and approved NGO-run Boarding Houses and send the list to the Directorate of Tribal Welfare.

Documents Required:
Caste certificate
Ration Number
Aadhaar Number
Parent's Mobile Number
School admission Document / School ID Card
Income Certificate.
Boneej Scheme
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Industries and Commerce Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity

"Boneej" a special scheme to assist the rural industries of the state and it was announced by the Hon'ble Finance Minister's in his Budget speech on 26th July, 2016

Benefits:
Benefits
It is proposed to provide Rs. 25,000 ( Rupees twenty-Five thousand ) as a grant to the industries located in Rural areas only where the annual turnover is less than Rs.5 lakh

Eligibility:
1. The industry should be located in rural areas of Assam.
1. This industry should be an existing one and have a continuous operation for a minimum of the last two years.
1. The unit should have its own workshed for production and process.
1. The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years and more than the maximum of 50 years.
1. There is no bar to educational qualification.
1. The unit should have avail term loan/working capital loan to the extent to a minimum of one lakh.

Application Process:
[Online]
Obtain the application form: The applicant can obtain the application form for the BONEEJ scheme from the nearest office of the Social Welfare Department, Assam or the official website of the department.
Fill up the application form: The applicant must fill up the application form with all the necessary details such as personal information, age, address, BPL status, bank account details, etc.
Attach supporting documents: The applicant must attach the supporting documents required to prove eligibility for the scheme such as age proof, BPL card, bank account details, etc.
Submit the application form: The applicant must submit the duly filled application form and the supporting documents to the concerned General Manager, District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC).
Application fee: There is no fee for submission of the application form. 
Application verification and approval: The concerned authorities will verify the application and supporting documents to ensure the applicant's eligibility. If the application is found eligible, the applicant will be approved for the scheme.
Receive the benefits: Once the application is approved, the applicant will start receiving financial assistance from the government as per the scheme guidelines.

Documents Required:
One Pass Port size photograph.
Copy of Industry registration.
Caste Certificate, as applicable.
Identity roof
Address proof.
Training Certificate, if available.
Copy of the First page of the Bank Pass Book.