smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Hostel Scheme for Disabled Students
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the scheme is to provide hostel facilities to such disabled students who are taking admission in class 11th and above on a regular basis and in case hostel facilities are not available in the schools/colleges, by renting private buildings.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, the following benefits are provided to the eligible students who are not getting hostel facility from schools/colleges:

  - **Rental Assistance:** Beneficiaries receive ₹750/- per month for renting a student home, the District Officer or Social Justice will approve.  - **Utility Support:** Students are given ₹1,000/- per month to cover electricity and water charges for the student home.  - **Rent Approval:** The District Collector approves a student home rent of up to ₹1,500/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
   1. The applicant should be a person with a disability, with a disability percentage of 40 or more.
   1. The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or higher at any recognized government or private educational institution.
   1. The student should be enrolled as a regular student in a minimum two-year diploma course at a Government Higher Secondary School, College, or Polytechnic College.
   1. The annual income of the applicant&amp;#39;s parents or guardians must not exceed ₹96,000/-.

**Note 1**: To avail of student home facilities, there must be at least 5 girls or 5 boys students.
**Note 2:** Hostels for boys and girls will be in separate buildings.
**Note 3:** Disability above 40% as defined in Section-2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
**Note 4:** Principals of Government/Non-Government Institutions will be competent to grant admission.
**Note 5:** Students eligible for or already receiving a post-matriculation scholarship, who have an excellent character and are committed to fulfilling the scheme’s requirements, will receive the post-matriculation scholarship at the hostel rate only.
**Note 6:** The students of the hostel are not eligible for any state scholarship.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Application in prescribed format should be submitted to the District Office of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare.
Note 1: The District Officer Social Justice will be authorized for competent approval.
Note 2: After inspecting the house, the District Divisional Officer or the Principal will take into account the electricity, water, toilet, building in good condition, proximity to educational institutions, facility of the students etc.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Birth Certificate
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Previous class marksheet
Income certificate
Caste certificate (If applicable)
Disability certificate
School/College registration form
Samagra ID
Bank Passbook/bank account details
Any other documents as required
House of Himalayas
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Rural Development
Category: Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Registered Societies

The scheme aims to provide recognition and market reach to local Himalayan products of Uttarakhand through improved branding, packaging and sales. Under this scheme, local producers and self-help groups are supported to enhance their products’ quality, branding and market access.

Benefits:
- **New Recognition for Local Products:** Under the House of the Himalayas banner, various products from Uttarakhand are gaining recognition at both national and international levels. This initiative will help establish local brands on the global stage.  - **Women&amp;#39;s Empowerment:** Women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) across all districts of the state are becoming economically empowered. This initiative provides them with employment opportunities and financial independence.  - **Market Access and Expansion:** The House of Himalayas focuses on branding, marketing, quality improvement, and packaging of its products. This enables local products to reach larger markets.  - **Quality Control:** Quality Control: Plans have been made to ensure quality control through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Livelihood Collectives (LCs), and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The applicant must be a member of a Self-Help Group (SHG), a Community-Based Organization (CBO), a woman entrepreneur, a Local Collective (LC), or a Cluster Level Federation (CLF) formed under any scheme run by the various departments of the Government of Uttarakhand.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The products produced by members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) formed under any scheme run by various departments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), women entrepreneurs, Local Collectives (LCs), and Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) will be included under the House of Himalayas.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the department for this scheme.
House Subsidy Scheme
State: Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Family

A subsidy of Rs. 1,30,000/- is given to persons from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minority Communities, Single Women, or handicapped for the construction of the house.

Benefits:
1.	The scheme provides a subsidy of Rs. 1,30,000/- for the construction of a house.
2.	Individuals from marginalized sections, including Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Minority Community, Single Women, or handicapped, can apply for this scheme.Communities
3.	This scheme aims to improve the living conditions and overall quality of life of individuals from these sections.

Eligibility:
1.	The applicant should be a resident of Himachal Pradesh.
2.	The applicant should belong to Scheduled Cast, Other Backward Classes, Minority Community, Single Women, or Handicapped.
3.	The applicant&#39;s annual income should be less than Rs. 3.00 lakhs.
4.	The applicant should not have availed of any such subsidy earlier.
5.	The applicant should have a bonafide Himachali certificate of the couple.
6.	The applicant should possess a Scheduled Cast/Other Backward Classes/Minority Community/Single Women or Handicapped Certificate.
7.	The applicant should have income and revenue papers (Record of Right – Parcha &amp; Tatima).
8.	The applicant should have a recommendation from the concerned Gram Panchayat.
9.	Latest photographs of the present house are required.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Obtain the application form: The application form for the scheme can be obtained from the concerned department or can be downloaded from the official website.
Fill out the application form: Fill out the application form with all the required details such as personal information, income details, and details of the proposed construction.
Gather necessary documents: Gather all the necessary documents such as Bonafied Himachali Certificate of the couple, Scheduled Cast/Other Backward Classes/Minority Community/Single Women or Handicapped Certificate, Income Certificate, Revenue Papers, Recommendation from the concerned Gram Panchayat, Certificate from the applicant that he/she is not availed any such subsidy earlier, and Latest Photographs of the present house.
Submit the application: Submit the filled application form along with all the necessary documents to the concerned department or Gram Panchayat.
Verification and approval: The application will be verified by the concerned authorities, and if found eligible, the subsidy amount will be approved and disbursed to the beneficiary.

Documents Required:
Bonafide Himachali Certificate of the couple.
Scheduled Cast/Other Backward Classes/Minority Community/Single Women or Handicapped Certificate.
Income Certificate.
Revenue Papers (Record of Right – Parcha & Tatima)
Recommendation from the concerned Gram Panchayat.
Certificate from the applicant that he/she is not availed any such subsidy earlier.
Latest Photographs of the present house.
Housing Assistance (Madhya Pradesh)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Housing Assistance (Madhya Pradesh)" by the Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, provides housing support to tribal boys and girls pursuing higher education outside their hometown, where hostels are not available.

Benefits:
The scheme provides housing assistance to tribal boys/girls to continue their higher and higher education outside their home town (for whom hostels are not available).

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant should have passed class 12th from a government or non-government college.
1. The applicant should be enrolled in a graduate, graduate diploma, technical, or paramedical course.
1. The applicant should be regularly admitted in the course they are pursuing.
1. The applicant should not have received admission to a government hostel.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Hostel Superintendent Vikas Khand Education Officer Principal District Coordinator/Assistant Commissioner, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

[Online]
Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs & Scheduled Caste Welfare Automation System MPTAAS portal.
Step 2: Click on "New Beneficiary Profile Registration."
Step 3: Fill in all the required details. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Complete the form by entering all necessary information.
Step 4: Upload all required documents, such as ID proof and other relevant certificates.
Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the documents, click "Submit".
Step 6: After successful payment and submission, you will receive a registration number.

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar card
Domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh
Caste certificate 
Previous class passing certificate/marksheet
Samagra ID
Bank account details/Bank Passbook
Other necessary documents if required
Housing Assistance Grant
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: State Sainik Board
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme provides financial support to widows/dependents of soldiers martyred in wars and border clashes, as well as to war-disabled retired soldiers. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a one-time grant of ₹2 lakhs for the construction or repair of a house during their lifetime.

Benefits:
- A one-time grant of ₹2,00,000/- for the construction/ repair of the house.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be either:

- A widow or dependent of a soldier martyred in a war or border clash, or
- A war-disabled retired soldier.

3. The grant is provided only once in a lifetime for the purpose of building construction or repair.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
The application form can be obtained from the District Sainik Welfare Office and must be submitted to the concerned office.
The following documents are required to be attached with the application: Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier, Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty, Certificate of Dependents, Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer, Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past.
After verification at the District Sainik Welfare Office level, eligible applicants are provided the sanctioned amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Documents Required:
Attested copy of the Battle Casualty Report of the Martyr Soldier/War-Disabled Retired Soldier
Attested copy of the Part-II Order of Battle Casualty
Certificate of Dependents
Estimation of Building Construction/Repair Work issued by the Junior/Assistant Engineer
Certificate from the District Sainik Welfare Officer confirming that no Residential Assistance has been availed by the applicant from the State Government in the past
HRIDAY: Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Tourism
Department: null
Category: Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: NGO, Government Organisation, State Government

Launched on 21st January 2015, the scheme "National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana", also known as "HRIDAY" is a central sector scheme by the Ministry of Tourism. The scheme was introduced to bring together urban planning, economic growth, and heritage conservation.

Benefits:
**For the Residents**

- Improved quality of life through enhanced infrastructure, better sanitation facilities, and revitalized public spaces.
- Preservation of cultural heritage fosters a sense of pride and identity among residents.
- Economic opportunities are generated through tourism, cultural events, and heritage-related businesses.

**For the Tourists**

- Enriched cultural experiences through the restoration and promotion of heritage sites, monuments, and historic areas.
- Enhanced amenities and facilities for tourists, including improved signage, interpretation centres, and guided tours.
- Increased safety and accessibility, making heritage cities more attractive destinations for domestic and international visitors.

**For the Businesses**

- Expanded market opportunities resulting from increased tourism and foot traffic in heritage areas.
- Investment incentives for heritage-related businesses, such as heritage hotels, handicrafts, cultural events, and eco-tourism ventures.
- Preservation and promotion of traditional crafts and skills, supporting local artisans and craftsmen.

**For the Local Authorities**

- Strengthened governance and capacity-building for heritage conservation and urban planning.
- Increased revenue generation through tourism-related taxes, entry fees, and commercial activities in heritage areas.
- Enhanced collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and private stakeholders for sustainable development.

Eligibility:
There are no eligibility requirements to avail the benefits of this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The citizens need not apply to this scheme.

Documents Required:
There are no document requirements for this scheme.
Hybrid Chilli Production Program
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Horticulture and Food Processing Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide self-employment opportunities and increase income for Scheduled Caste farmers living below the poverty line by promoting hybrid chilli cultivation.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** Under the scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹1,400/- to ₹7,000/- is provided per beneficiary.  - **Free Distribution of Inputs:** Beneficiaries are provided seeds, seed treatment chemicals, organic and chemical fertilizers, and insecticidal medicines free of cost.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a farmer.
  - The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
  - The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
  - The applicant must belong to the Below the Poverty Line (BPL) category.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The applicant should contact the District Office of the Horticulture Department.

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity.
Residence Certificate.
BPL certificate
Any other documents as required.
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Doctoral Fellowships to support full-time Ph.D. scholars engaged in high-quality research in the field of social and human sciences. These fellowships are awarded to Indian research scholars registered in Ph.D. programs at UGC-recognized u

Benefits:
1)	Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.20,000 per month
2)	Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum

Eligibility:
1)	Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2)	Must be a full-time bonafide Ph.D. scholar in a social science discipline in a UGC-recognized university, deemed-to-be university, institute of national importance, ICSSR Research Institute, or college with approved Ph.D. programme.
3)	The Ph.D. topic must have been confirmed by the DRC/authorised statutory body of the institution on or before the last date of call for applications.
4)	Age must be below 40 years as on the last date of application.
5)	Age relaxation of 5 years allowed for SC/ST/OBC-(NCL) candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
6)	Must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in post-graduation, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-(NCL)/PwD).

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org - and navigate to Fellowships section.
Step 02: Click on Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.

Documents Required:
The list of documents required will be given in the Application Form when the Call is announced.
ICSSR International Collaboration
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Indian Council of Social scientific Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers a Travel Grant for participation in International Conference abroad. The aim of this programme is to assist invited social science scholars to make substantial contributions to international seminars/co

Benefits:
1)	Airfare – As per actuals
2)	Visa fee - As per actuals
3)	Travel Insurance - As per actuals
4)	Registration Fee – up to US$200
5)	Maintenance – As per the Ministry of External Affairs notifications

Eligibility:
1)	The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2)	Faculties with regular service having a PhD degree are eligible to apply. 
3)	PhD/PDF scholars in the advanced stage of their research are eligible. 
4)	If the paper is co-authored, priority will be given to the first author. But a No Objection Certificate (s) from the second author(s) is must. 
5)	Must be affiliated public funded Universities / Deemed-to-be-Universities/Colleges, Institutes of National Importance as defined by MoE / UGC, and ICSSR Research Institutes/Recognized Institutes

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org - and navigate to International Collaboration section.
Step 02: Click on Paticipation in International Conference Abroad Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.

Documents Required:
1)	The list of documents required are given in the guidelines of the call
ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Postdoctoral Fellowships to encourage original and quality research by young and mid-career scholars in the field of social sciences. It is designed for researchers who have just finished their Ph.D. in advanced social science research.

Benefits:
1)	Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.31,000 per month
2)	Contingency Grant @ Rs.20,000 per annum
3)	API points as per the UGC Guidelines in force at the point of time
4)	Institutional overhead (7.5%) – supports the hosting institution.

Eligibility:
1)	The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2)	Must be under 45 years of age (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
3)	 Must possess a Ph.D. in a social science discipline.
4)	Must have demonstrable research competence via publications.
5)	Must affiliate with a public-funded Indian institution approved for Ph.D.
6)	 Must have a supervisor who is a serving faculty (Associate Professor or above).
7)	Applicant must not be a defaulter of any ICSSR grant/project/fellowship.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org -  and navigate to Fellowships section.
Step 02: Click on Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.

Documents Required:
The list of documents required will be given in the Application Form when the Call is announced.
ICSSR Senior Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Indian Council of Social scientific Research (ICSSR), under the Ministry of Education, offers a Senior Fellowship Scheme designed to assist accomplished Indian researchers in conducting advanced social science research.

Benefits:
1)	Monthly Fellowship amount @ Rs.45,000 per month
2)	Contingency Grant @ Rs.40,000 per annum
3)	API points as per the UGC Guidelines in force at the point of time

Eligibility:
1)	The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
2)	Must have a Ph.D. in any Social Science discipline. 
3)	Age: Between 45 to 70 years as on the last application date.
4)	Must have an established publication record in reputed journals or books.
5)	Must be affiliated with a UGC-recognized or ICSSR research institute.
6)	Should not be availing any other fellowship concurrently.
7)	Must not be a defaulter of ICSSR funds.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 01: Visit ICSSR website - www.icssr.org - and navigate to Fellowships section.
Step 02: Click on Senior Fellowship Scheme.
Step 03: Register/Login to the ICSSR portal.
Step 04: Fill the online application form.
Step 05: Upload documents and submit.

Documents Required:
1)	The list of documents required will be given in the Application Form when the Call is announced.