smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Research (PhD) Scholarship for SC/ST Students
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, offers financial support for PhD research work to SC/ST students. Eligible students receive ₹16,000/- per month, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, SC/ST students registered for research (PhD) work at any university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee, will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.
  - The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 3 years, subject to meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be registered for PhD research at a recognized university in India, having, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category. 
   1. The applicant should have obtained the minimum qualifying marks in their postgraduate degree as prescribed for SC/ST students by the University Grants Commission.
   1. The annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardians should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-, as set by the Madhya Pradesh Government&amp;#39;s Tribal Welfare Department.
   1. Each year, a quota of 100 scholarships is allocated for Scheduled Castes and 56 scholarships for Scheduled Tribes.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education issues the advertisement for the scheme.
Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit.
Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, the amount is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Documents Required:
1.	Passport-size photograph
2.	Aadhaar card
3.	Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
4.	Previous class marksheet
5.	Caste Certificate
6.	Income certificate
7.	Bank Passbook/bank account details
8.	Any other documents as required
Research and Development Grant
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Science And Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage scientific research to address the state’s problems by providing grants and technical support to scientists, researchers, and academic institutions across the state.

Benefits:
- Grants are provided to promote research aimed at addressing various problems in the interest of the state through scientific research.
  - Academic scientists from government or private colleges/universities/research institutes/technical institutions, and research scholars across the state are eligible to participate.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a scientist/researcher. 

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Application Process:
[Offline]
After submitting the proposal to the council in the prescribed format, it is presented at a meeting of the Project Evaluation Committee constituted at the council level. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the necessary documents must be forwarded to the proposed institution (university or college) through the President of the institution.

Documents Required:
Documents are required to be submitted as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST).
Research Assistantship
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide research assistantship to undergraduate and postgraduate research scholars to support their academic and research activities.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to undergraduate and postgraduate researchers in the form of research assistantships.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a graduate or postgraduate research scholar pursuing research at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The selection of undergraduate and postgraduate research scholars is based on a written examination and academic performance (OGPA), in accordance with the criteria established by the university.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Research Associates (RA) 
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Biotechnology
Category: Education & Learning, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Research Associates (RAs) of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India are individuals who engage in research work under the DBT-Research Associateship Program in Biotechnology and its was started in 1999.

Benefits:
> **Fellowship amount:** The Research Associateship is tenable for a period of 2 yrs. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research and overall importance of the project, it may be extended upto 5 yrs. Each fellow is entitled to a monthly stipend in the range of ₹36,000-40,000/- (₹ 28,000/- for those who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D/M.D./M.S. degree) plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per norms. A research contingency grant of ₹50,000/- per annum is also provided.

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Eligibility:
1. Applicant  must have Ph.D./ M.D./ M.S. degree in a relevant field.
1. Applicant  must have good academic record.
1. Age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years for female candidates.
1. Applicants who are employed can apply, but must relinquish their employment to accept the fellowship.
1. The DBT-RA fellowship can be availed only once in a career.

Application Process:
[Online]
Application for DBT-RA programme shall be by ONLINE mode only.
To apply, interested applicants may kindly visit DBT-RA Online Portal https://ra.dbtindia.gov.in/
Applicants must register on the DBT-RA Online portal, fill in complete information in the online application form and submit it before the closing date of application.
Online application form to be filled by applicant comprises information pertaining to Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, Proposed Mentor Details and Proposed Host Institution.
Documents to be submitted along with Online Application Form include –
Self-attested pdf copy of DOB certificate
Self-attested pdf copies of degree certificates
A Consent letter from the mentor. (Format for the Consent letter is available at the DBT-RA portal.)
Names and contact details of the Referees are to be provided by the applicant while filling out the application form.
During submission of online application form, email with link to submit letter of recommendation shall be sent by the applicant to the email addresses of all the referees who have been mentioned in the application form.
Referees must upload a pdf copy of the letter of recommendation on the portal by 26th October, 2023. The applicant shall ensure that the referee provides the recommendation letter on time. Letter of recommendation uploaded on the portal after closing date of application shall not be accepted.
Application form which has not been submitted through DBT-RA Online Portal shall not be accepted.

Documents Required:
Self-attested pdf copy of DOB certificate.
Self-attested pdf copies of degree certificates.
A Consent letter from the mentor.
Research Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Candidates
State: Rajasthan
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Area Development Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to support the Scheduled Tribe candidates from Scheduled Areas and the Saharia Area of Rajasthan to register themselves as research scholars with all recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University located in any part of India for pursuing Ph.D. Programme.

Benefits:
***Financial Assistance:***

  - The selected scholar shall be paid @ ₹15,000/- per month.
  - A contingency grant of ₹40,000/- shall be given to the candidate for meeting the recurring expenditure viz. books/ Journals/Traveling/Stationery etc.

***Tenure:***
The tenure of the scholarship shall be for a period of maximum five years from the date of sanction from the Tribal Research Institute or completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.
***Extension of Fellowship Term &amp;amp; Final Payments:***
The scholarship term shall not be extended under any circumstances. If, per chance, the candidate fails to complete his/her Ph.D work within the period of five years, the final installment of scholarship (equivalent to six month and last installment of contingency) shall be withheld until the Ph.D. is awarded to the candidate.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
   1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
   1. The applicant should be a resident of Scheduled Area of Rajasthan or a resident of Shahbad and Kishanganj tehsils of Baran district (Saheria Project Area).
   1. The applicant should have completed Post-graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.
   1. The applicant should be registered in a recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University in India for pursuing a Ph.D. programme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant should contact the M.L. Verma Tribal Research & Training Institute, Udaipur and request a copy of the prescribed format of the application form and collect filled-in applications.
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The interested applicant downloads the application form 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 Supervisor, Head of Department, and Dean of the institution.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: The Screening Committee (comprising Director, Dy. Director, a nominated representative, and Associate Professor of TRI) will evaluate the applications based on faculty-wise merit and conduct personal interviews.
Step 2: Final selection will be based on overall competence and recommendation of the committee.
Note: Submit the completed application in the month of July, when the notification is released through newspapers and the departmental website.

Documents Required:
Caste Certificate Copy
Domicile Certificate Copy
Income Certificate Copy
Bank Passbook Copy
Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy
Research Scholarship for Disabled Students
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Higher Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme is implemented by the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, aims to provide financial support for PhD research to differently-abled students. Eligible candidates receive ₹16,000/- per month, which is directly transferred to their bank accounts.

Benefits:
- Under this scheme, differently-abled students who are registered for PhD research at any university in India receive a monthly scholarship of ₹16,000/-, totaling ₹1,92,000/- per year.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a disabled student.
   1. The applicant should be registered for PhD research work at any recognized university in India, following an interview with the Research Degree Committee.
   1. The applicant should have obtained minimum qualifying marks in their postgraduate degree as specified by the University Grants Commission.
   1. The annual income of the applicant&amp;#39;s parents or guardians should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
   1. Every year, 10 students are awarded scholarships for their PhD research.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Advertisement Issuance: The Directorate of Higher Education issues the advertisement for the scheme.
Application Scrutiny: The applications received are scrutinized, and applicants are selected within the prescribed quota limit.
Approval and Disbursement: With the approval of the Commissioner of Higher Education, the amount is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Previous class marksheet
Disability certificate issued by competent authority 
Income certificate
Bank Passbook/bank account details
Any other documents as required
Reservoir Fisheries Development Scheme
State: Jharkhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operative
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Registered Societies

The scheme "Reservoir Fisheries Development Scheme" by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Jharkhand, enhances fish production and livelihood opportunities for registered fisheries cooperatives through the provision of fish fingerlings, boats, and nets.

Benefits:
- Supply of 530 lakh fish fingerlings annually to various reservoirs.
- Subsidy of ₹1,000/- or 50% of the cost per member for fishing nets (whichever is lower).
- Provision of ₹10,000/- or 50% of the cost for one boat per cooperative society (whichever is lower).
- Encouragement for cage culture in water bodies.
- Enhanced fish production in 1,06,000 hectares of water bodies.
- Livelihood support for members of registered fisheries cooperative societies.
- Focused implementation in mining-affected water bodies.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a member of a registered fisheries cooperative society.
1. The cooperative society should be actively involved in fisheries activities.
1. The water body must be a stable water resource such as a reservoir, check dam, coal pit, or similar areas affected by mining.
1. The water body should have a minimum size to qualify for stocking and development.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Fisheries 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 District Fisheries Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Fisheries Office 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:
Cooperative Society Registration Certificate
Membership Proof of the Applicant
Water Body Inspection Report
Cost Estimates for Nets and Boats
Bank Account Details for Subsidy Transfer
Declaration of Adherence to Fisheries Guidelines
Residential School For Blinds
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Social Welfare J and K
Category: Housing & Shelter, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: null

The "Residential School for Blinds" have been established by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir for the protection, welfare, and education of the Blind. The school is located at Roop Nagar, near Fire Brigade Office, Muthi, Jammu, 180013. The intake capacity is 50 inmates.

Benefits:
The inmates are provided with free education, overall development, and vocational training for which they are found fit.
The inmates are provided with clothing, free boarding and lodging, and pocket money @ ₹ 500/- per inmate per month.
The inmates are given lessons in music.
The inmates are retained in the institution till graduation or till attaining 25 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant should be a domicile / permanent resident of the state of Jammu &amp; Kashmir.
1. The applicant should be a Person with Disability (PwD) (total/partial absence of sight).
1. The age of the applicant should be between 6 to 21 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The guardian or the social worker of the eligible boys and girls should visit the District Social Welfare Office, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Post-Application Processes:On receipt of the application duly completed by the applicant, the DSWO authorizes the Superintendent of the Residential School for the Blinds to admit the beneficiary to the institution (subject to the availability of vacancy).
Check Application Status:The District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can be contacted regarding the application status of the scheme.

Documents Required:
Residential Certificate / Domicile Certificate of the State/UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Disability Certificate (indicating a total/partial absence of sight).
3 Passport-Sized Photograph (Signed Across).
Proofs reg. Educational Qualifications (if any).
Aadhaar Card.
Proof of Age.
Any other document required by the District Social Welfare Office.
Residential- Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya/ Rajiv Gandhi Abhinav Vidyalaya
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide free and accessible education for children from Class 6 to 12 by offering free education, accommodation, meals, study materials, sports facilities, and other essential services across all Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya / Rajiv Gandhi Abhinav Vidyalaya in the state.

Benefits:
- Students from Class 6 to 12 are provided with free accommodation, education, meals, sports facilities, and other essential services. 
  - In these schools, 50% of the total seats are reserved for girls and 50% for boys, with 80% of the seats reserved for students from rural areas and 20% for students from urban areas. Reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, orphans, and other eligible categories are applicable within these seats. 
  - Admissions to these schools are only for Class 6.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be studying in Class 5 in Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must have passed Classes 3 and 4 from the same school where the applicant is currently studying in Class 5.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
For admission, the Uttarakhand Board of School Education, Ramnagar conducts an entrance examination. The Board invites applications from students through advertisements published every year from September to December.
The application form can be downloaded from the Board’s website: https://ubse.uk.gov.in/. Along with the form, the applicant must attach and submit the following documents to the school where they are currently studying: photograph, Aadhaar card, caste certificate, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate (for general category), orphan certificate, mark sheets of Classes 3 and 4, and the admission card of Class 5.
All completed application forms are submitted to the Block Education Officer’s office by the respective school. After submission, the applicant receives the admission card from the school and must appear for the entrance examination in February.
Based on the merit list, the school informs the selected applicant, who then takes admission in Class 6 at a residential Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya / Rajiv Gandhi Abhinav Vidyalaya.

Documents Required:
Photograph of the Student
Aadhaar Card
Caste Certificate
Economically Weaker Section Certificate (for General category students under EWS quota)
Orphan Certificate (if applicable)
Classes 3rd and 4th Pass Mark Sheets
Class 5th Admission Proof
Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Sportsperson

The scheme "Retired Sportsperson Pension Scheme" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to ensure financial security to retired state-level medal-winning sportspersons aged above 50 years through monthly pension assistance.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** A Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
  - The applicant should be a male.
  - The applicant should be a sportsperson.
  - The applicant should be aged above 50 years at the time of application.
  - The applicant should have won medals in national-level sports competitions representing the state.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the Commissioner of Youth Services and Cultural Activities Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Commissioner, Youth Services and Cultural Activities Office, Block No. 11, 3rd Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,Gandhinagar, 382010.

Documents Required:
Affidavit.
Domicile Certificate.
Retrofitted Petrol Scooters - Tamil Nadu
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Retrofitted Petrol Scooters by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a retrofitted petrol scooter to orthopedically differently-abled persons.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of retrofitted petrol scooters.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an orthopedically differently abled person. 
1. The applicant&#39;s age should be 18 years or above. 
1. The applicant should be a resident of the district/area of Tamil Nadu.
1. The applicant should be any one of the following:

  - Student.
  - Employed (working in private organizations).
  - Self-employed.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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 District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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:
National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person.