smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Welfare Services for Women
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide welfare support and financial assistance for women in distress, including widows, victims of violence, trafficked women, and economically disadvantaged women.

Benefits:
> **Shelter &amp; Protection:**

- Establishment of Working Women Hostels.
- Short Stay Homes for women and girls.

> **Financial Support:**

- Assistance to widows without income.
- Support for women in distress.

> **Skill Development &amp; Livelihood:**

  - Vocational training programmes.
  - Training-cum-production centres.
  - Support for self-employment.

> **Support Services:**

- Legal aid and counseling services.
- Helplines and crisis intervention support.

> **Health &amp; Rehabilitation:**

- HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and counselling.
- Clinical and psychological support.

> **Awareness &amp; Empowerment:**

- Workshops, seminars, and awareness programmes.
- Education on rights and entitlements.

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Eligibility:
The following individual types of applicants are eligible under this scheme:

- Widows without family or financial support
- Women facing domestic violence
- Trafficked or rescued women/girls
- Women affected by natural disasters
- Women with HIV/AIDS
- Economically backward women
- Women labourers, including domestic workers

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Identification: Eligible women identified through NGOs or authorities.
Proposal Submission (for NGOs): Organizations submit project proposals to the Social Welfare Department.
Verification: Authorities verify beneficiary eligibility and organization capability.
Approval: Project approved based on merit and need.
Implementation: Services like shelter, training, and counseling are provided.

Documents Required:
Identity proof.
Income certificate.
Proof of condition (widow certificate / medical report / FIR / etc.).
Photographs.
West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Grant to Individual Artisans
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Grant to Individual Artisans” is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal, aims to create, support and sustain an enabling ecosystem for strengthening creativity and capacity of the artisans.

Benefits:
One Time Grant up to ₹15,000/- for purchase &amp; repair of tool kits/ equipment.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a handicrafts artisan.
  - The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years.
  - Applicant should be engaged in traditional Craft/trade with hand tools/equipment/ small machines.
  - Applicant should be enlisted in the State Portal for artisans &amp;amp; weavers. 
  - Applicant should be an Indian citizen permanent resident of West Bengal for the past 10 years.
  - For Work shed, an industrial cooperative society of the eligible artisans should possess a piece of land whereupon sheds will be constructed/ machines will be installed.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO'’s office for rural areas, at SDO’s office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas, as the case may be.
Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Proof of enrolment in the State portal for artisans & weavers.
The standard price of tools/kits on the basis of 3 sets of quotations collected.
Registration certificate in case of the industrial cooperative society.
In case of repairing of Tool/equipment-invoice/bill from concerned workshop.
West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Grant to Industrial Cooperative Society
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

“Grant to Industrial Cooperative Society” is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal. It aims to create, support and sustain an enabling ecosystem for strengthening creativity and capacity of the artisans.

Benefits:
- ₹3,00,0000/- for tools/equipment,
- ₹7,00,0000/- for Work Shed and other fixed assets.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should belong to any group of artisans.
- The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years.
- Applicant should be engaged in traditional Craft/trade with hand tools/equipment/ small machines.
- Applicant should be enlisted in the State Portal for artisans &amp; weavers. 
- Applicant should be an Indian citizen permanent resident of West Bengal for the past 10 years.
- For Work shed, an industrial cooperative society of the eligible artisans should possess a piece of land whereupon sheds will be constructed/ machines will be installed.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO'’s office for rural areas, at SDO’s office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas, as the case may be.
Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Proof of enrolment in the State portal for artisans & weavers.
The standard price of tools/kits on the basis of 3 sets of quotations collected.
Land documents where Work Shed to be constructed.
Project estimate with lay out drawings vetted by a competent authority (SAE/EE).
Registration certificate in case of the industrial cooperative society.
West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme: Facilitation Supports
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Artists

“Facilitation Supports” is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, implemented by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal. It aims to provide various types of facilitation support to the artisans and Industrial Cooperative Societies.

Benefits:
- Facilitation for enlistment on the State Portal for Artisans.
  - Facilitation for formation of Industrial Cooperative Society.
  - Facilitation for obtaining statutory requirements.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should belong to any group of artisans.
  - The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years.
  - Applicant should be engaged in traditional Craft/ trade with hand tools/ equipment/ small machines.
  - Applicant should be enlisted in the State Portal for artisans &amp;amp; weavers. 
  - Applicant should be an Indian citizen permanent resident of West Bengal for the past 10 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO'’s office for rural areas, at SDO’s office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas, as the case may be.
Contact Us: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Proof of enrolment in the State portal for artisans & weavers.
Registration certificate in case of the industrial cooperative society.
West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme: Support for Digital Marketing
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Artists, Registered Societies

“Support for Digital Marketing” is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Artisans Financial Benefit Scheme”, by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide access to digital markets and e-commerce to the artisans.

Benefits:
- **Individual Artist:** ₹2000/-.- **Industrial Cooperative Society:** ₹10,000/-.

Eligibility:
The applicant should be an artisan or belong to any group of artisans of any industrial cooperative society.
The age of the applicant should be between 18-60 years.
Applicant should be engaged in traditional Craft/trade with hand tools/equipment/ small machines.
Applicant should be enlisted in the State Portal for artisans &amp; weavers. 
Applicant should be an Indian citizen permanent resident of West Bengal for the past 10 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications by individual artisans or by the Cooperative Societies of the artisans are to be submitted at BDO'’s office for rural areas, at SDO’s office for Municipality areas and at the Municipal Corporation Office for the urban areas, as the case may be.
Contact Us: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Proof of enrolment in the State portal for artisans & weavers.
Registration certificate (For industrial cooperative society).
Invoices/Bills in case of various compounds under digital marketing.
West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Assistance to Individual Handloom Weaver
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual

“Assistance to Individual Handloom Weaver" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, implemented by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to  provide one-time financial assistance to the individual Handloom weavers.

Benefits:
- ₹5000/- per weaver towards repair/renovation of work shed and/or repair/modification of loom &amp; accessories.
- ₹10,000/- will also be provided towards raw material assistance for production of handloom products. To get this benefit, the raw material, i.e. yarn has to be procured through Tantuja.

Eligibility:
- Applicant should be an Individual Weavers.

Application Process:
[Offline]
An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.
Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Photo.
Aadhar card.
Proof of being a Handloom/ Khadi Weaver.
Any other documents as required.
West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Assistance to Viable and Potentially Viable PWCS
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

“Assistance to Viable and Potentially Viable PWCS" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to provide financial assistance to the societies who will fulfill the criteria of viability.

Benefits:
₹1,00,000/ to ₹10,00,000/- depending on the extent of activity of the PWCS.

Eligibility:
The following categories of weavers are eligible under this Scheme: 

  - Handloom Weavers (Entrepreneur Weavers, so called Master Weavers/Individual Weavers/ Allied Workers Associated with Handloom Weaving/Cooperative fold Weavers/ Weavers associated with Handloom Clusters etc.),
  -  Khadi Weavers.

Application Process:
[Offline]
An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.
Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Photo.
Aadhar card.
Proof of being a Handloom/ Khadi Weaver.
Any other documents as required.
West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Supply of Yarn to Societies etc. at Subsidized Rate
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Registered Societies, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), Self Help Groups (SHGS), Trust

“Supply of Yarn to Societies etc. at Subsidized Rate" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024”, by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to  provide supply of subsidized yarn to the PWCS, Khadi Weavers' Societies etc.

Benefits:
- TANTUJA will supply yarn to handloom societies at a 10% discounted rate.
  - TANTUJA will receive a 5% administrative cost from the State Government for transportation, storage, and handling.
  - The Khadi Society, registered under various acts, will receive a 10% discount on roving or high count cotton fibre purchased from WBKVIB.
  - The WBKVIB will be reimbursed by the State government for the total concession amount given to the Khadi Societies, along with a 5% administrative cost for transportation, storing, and handling charges.

&gt; **Note**: This does not apply to yarn procured under the NHDP Scheme.

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Eligibility:
The following categories of weavers are eligible under this Scheme:

- Handloom Weavers (Entrepreneur Weavers, so called Master Weavers/ Individual Weavers/ Allied Workers Associated with Handloom Weaving/ Cooperative fold Weavers/ Weavers associated with Handloom Clusters etc.),
-  Khadi Weavers.

Application Process:
[Offline]
An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.
Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Photo.
Aadhar card.
Proof of being a Handloom/ Khadi Weaver.
Any other documents as required.
West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024: Support for One Time Settlement (OTS) of NPA Accounts of PWCS
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies, Business Entity, Individual, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), NGO, Self Help Groups (SHGS)

“Support for One Time Settlement (OTS) of NPA Accounts of PWCS" is a sub-scheme under "West Bengal Handloom and Khadi Weavers Financial Benefit Scheme 2024” by the MSME and Textiles Dept, Government of West Bengal aims to make PWCS debt free by providing financial support for OTS of NPA accounts.

Benefits:
- 100% of the overdue principal +25% of the overdue interest on NPA accounts of viable PWCS as of 31/03/2024.
- The remaining 75% of overdue interest and any penal interest will be written off by the West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Ltd./District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd.

Eligibility:
The following categories of weavers are eligible under this Scheme:

  - Handloom Weavers (Entrepreneur Weavers, so called Master Weavers/Individual Weavers/ Allied Workers Associated with Handloom Weaving/Cooperative fold Weavers/ Weavers associated with Handloom Clusters etc.),
  -  Khadi Weavers.

Application Process:
[Offline]
An eligible PWCs/ Khadi society/ Individual Weaver will apply either in online or in offline mode in the prescribed format (as would be notified by this department) before the Director, Textiles.
Helpdesk: Office Addresses and Contact Details (District Wise).

Documents Required:
Photo.
Aadhar card.
Proof of being a Handloom/ Khadi Weaver.
Any other documents as required.
West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme: Reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles Department
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, Registered Societies, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Trust, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS)

“Reimbursement of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee” incentives under “West Bengal Textile Incentive Scheme” scheme implemented by the Dept. of MSME&T, Government of West Bengal, aims to provide a reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee paid by the eligible textile sector enterprises for

Benefits:
- A reimbursement of 100 % of the stamp duty and registration fee.

Eligibility:
- Industries in the manufacturing and processing of textiles, apparel and technical textiles products.
  - The unit should have started production on or after 1st April 2022.
  - The units may be in the private sector, co-operative sector, joint sector as also companies/undertakings owned or managed by the State Government.
  - Shall not be applicable to the industrial units/enterprises.
  - The project should have been approved and sanctioned by a Central Financial Institution or Commercial Banks or State Financial Institutions.
  - The unit should hold an Registration Certificate, Date of Commencement Certificate and Eligibility Certificate issued by the Director of Textiles on satisfaction of arrangement.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Visit the registration page of the Official Website.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory details in that window and click on “Register”.
Step 3: You will be registered successfully with a confirmation.
Application Process:Step 1: Visit the user login page of the Official Website.
Step 2: Login with your registered Mail Id and Password.. 
Step 3: Fill up the eligible form.
Step 4: Check your eligibility in the portal.
Step 5: Fill up your CAF.
Step 6: Fill up Form A and Form C (if any).
Step 7: Download and Self sign Form A and Form C (if any).
Step 8: Upload signed copy of Form A and copy of Form C (if any).
Step 9: Submit Your Application.
Helpdesk: Directorate of Textile.

Documents Required:
Scheduled of the land.
Sketch map of the land/ building purchased.
Documents showing payment of Stamp Duty and Registration Fee.
Any other documents as required.
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Education of Children
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme provides financial support to beneficiaries for their children's (maximum two) education at various levels, including higher secondary, graduation, post-graduation, and professional courses like engineering and medical studies.

Benefits:
- **Higher Secondary/ Diploma:** ₹4,000/-.  - **Graduation/ Diploma:** ₹6,000/-.  - **Post-Graduation:** ₹10,000/-.  - **Engineering/ Medical:** ₹30,000/-.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
   1. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
   1. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Documents Required:
For New Registration:Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
Age Proof Document.
Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Proof of enrollment in an educational institution of the child (admission letter or certificate).
Marksheet of the last qualifying examination of the child.
Any other documents (if required).
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Marriage
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial aid for the marriage of eligible beneficiaries or their dependent sons/daughters (up to two marriages).

Benefits:
- **For beneficiary:** ₹10,000/-.  - **For dependent sons/ daughters (up to a maximum of two):** ₹10,000/-
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
   1. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
   1. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Documents Required:
For New Registration:Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
Age Proof Document.
Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Dependent's Marriage certificate or affidavit confirming the marriage event.
Proof of relationship.
Any other documents (if required).
West Bengal Transport Workers’ Social Security Scheme: Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries every 5 years to support the purchase of spectacles, ensuring better eye health and vision.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance: ₹500/- for purchasing spectacle.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age at the time of enrolment.
1. The applicant must be an unorganized worker employed in the operation of commercial vehicles, such as cars, taxis, luxury taxis, light commercial vehicles, vans, auto-rickshaws, tempos, lorries, trucks, or buses.
1. The applicant’s vehicle must be used for commercial purposes and not solely for personal or family use.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the “eDistrict 2.0” portal. Click on Log In/Sign Up.
Step 2: In the User Login window, scroll down to the bottom and click on “Register”.
Step 3: Fill in all the details carefully, enter a username, and click on “Register”.
Step 4: Upon entering the One Time Password received on your mobile, you will be successfully registered.
Step 5: Now in the User Login window, enter your Username or email and captcha and click on “Sign In”.
Step 6: Enter the received O.T.P and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Upon successful Login, You will be redirected to the “Dashboard”. From the right side menu apply for the concerned scheme.

Documents Required:
For New Registration:Certification by Prescribed Authority in the Prescribed format,
Passport Size Photo (self and for each dependent member).
Age Proof Document.
Driving Licence in case of Drivers.
EPIC/ AADHAR Card.
For the Application of the Welfare Scheme:Medical Prescription.
Proof of purchase of spectacles.