smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Yojana (PM-KUSUM) - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Minor Irrigation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to promote clean and affordable irrigation by replacing diesel pump sets with solar-powered pump sets, reducing farmers’ irrigation costs, enhancing energy security, and increasing farmers’ income through sustainable and efficient use of solar energy.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, farmers receive an 80% subsidy on the cost of a solar pump set from the Government of India and the State Government, while the remaining 20% of the cost is borne by the farmer. 
The scheme allows individual farmers to convert their diesel pump sets into solar pump sets of up to 7.5 HP capacity, which helps reduce expenditure on diesel and lowers production costs, thereby increasing farmers’ income.
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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. As per the guidelines of MNRE, Government of India:

  - The farmer must agree to contribute 20% of the cost of the solar pump set as the farmer’s share.
  - The farmer must have his own borewell.
  - The farmer should currently be using a diesel pump set for irrigation.
  - A farmer who wishes to install a USPC along with the solar pump set must agree to make 100% payment for the said work.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
The interested farmer must submit the application form along with all relevant documents to the Block/Sub-Division Office of the department in the district. After the survey, if found suitable, the farmer will deposit 20% of the cost as their contribution for the solar pump set in the concerned office.
After receiving the farmer’s contribution, a work order is issued to the firms empanelled/selected by the department for the installation of the solar pump set. Following the site survey, the solar pump is installed.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Har Khet Ko Pani (Groundwater Irrigation Scheme) Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Minor Irrigation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide assured and sustainable irrigation to every farm by developing groundwater-based irrigation facilities for farmers. This scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme with a funding pattern of 90% Central share and 10% State share.

Benefits:
Under the scheme, farmers are provided with free irrigation facilities. Collective irrigation projects or individual groundwater irrigation projects are constructed. The works carried out under the scheme include:

- Solar-powered pumpsets
- Electrically operated pumpsets

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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. As per the guidelines issued by the Government of India:

  - For the construction of collective irrigation projects, a command area of 5 hectares must be available.
  - According to the report of the Central Ground Water Board, Government of India, the command area must be classified under the safe category.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
For construction of the project, project's proposal may be submitted to the Division, Sub-Division, or other departmental offices through the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, or other authorized channels. Based on site inspection and the suitability of the received proposals, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared.
After examination by the departmental TAC, the DPR is forwarded to the headquarters. Thereafter, following approval by the State-level Technical Advisory Committee, the proposals are forwarded to the State Level Sanctioning Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary of the Government of Uttarakhand. Upon approval, the DPR is forwarded to the Government of India for financial sanction. The construction work of the projects is initiated after receiving financial approval from the Government of India.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Har Khet Ko Pani (Surface Scheme) Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Minor Irrigation Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide every farmer with reliable surface irrigation facilities by developing sustainable irrigation infrastructure, ensuring that every field receives adequate water to improve agricultural productivity.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, farmers are provided with free irrigation facilities. The following works are carried out to ensure irrigation support:

- Pipelines / Gool (water channels)
- Storage tanks / Geo-lined tanks
- Solar pump sets
- Small gated weirs

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Eligibility:
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
   1. The beneficiary must be a farmer engaged in agricultural activities.
   1. As per the guidelines issued by the Government of India:

  - For the construction of collective irrigation schemes, clusters will be formed within a radius of 5 km from the proposed village, with a command area of 20 hectares or more.
  - In the case of an individual scheme, the command area should be 10 hectares or more.
  - The cost of the scheme must not exceed ₹4.00 lakh per hectare.
  - The benefit-cost ratio of the scheme must be greater than 1.0.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
For construction of the project, project's proposal may be submitted to the Division, Sub-Division, or other departmental offices through the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, District Panchayat, or other authorized channels. Based on site inspection and the suitability of the received proposals, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared.
After examination by the departmental TAC, the DPR is forwarded to the headquarters. Thereafter, following approval by the State-level Technical Advisory Committee, the proposals are forwarded to the State Level Sanctioning Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary of the Government of Uttarakhand. Upon approval, the DPR is forwarded to the Government of India for financial sanction. The construction work of the projects is initiated after receiving financial approval from the Government of India.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the department’s guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Accident Insurance Scheme - Uttarakhand
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Fisheries
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under this scheme, fish farmers are provided insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh in case of accidental death/total permanent disability, ₹2.5 lakh for partial disability, & ₹50,000 for hospitalization. No premium is required to be paid by fish farmers, entire cost of the insurance is fully borne by Dept.

Benefits:
**Under this scheme, an annual insurance coverage is provided as follows:**

- ₹5,00,000/- in case of accidental death or total permanent disability.
- ₹2,50,000/- for partial disability (such as loss of limbs, fingers, or partial loss of vision/hearing/speech, etc.).
- ₹50,000/- for hospitalization expenses due to accidents.
- The fish farmer is not required to pay any insurance premium. The entire premium amount is borne by the Department.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be engaged in fish production or fishing as a profession.
1. The applicant may belong to any caste category, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or be a woman.
1. The applicant’s age must be between 18 and 70 years at the time of enrollment.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
To avail of the benefits under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can obtain the insurance application form through the field personnel of the Fisheries Department.
The duly filled application form must be submitted along with the fisherman’s Aadhaar card, bank account details, birth certificate, permanent residence certificate, nominee details, and Aadhaar card. The insurance premium is paid by the department. After the fisherman is insured, the department will issue the relevant insurance certificate.
In the event of an accident, death, or hospitalization, the beneficiary’s family must immediately inform the field personnel/officers of the Fisheries Department in the concerned area.
In case of an accident, the claim form along with the necessary documents, such as a medical certificate, death certificate, hospitalization certificate, and insurance certificate, must be submitted. The claim amount will then be disbursed accordingly.

Documents Required:
Application DocumentAadhaar Card of the fisherman
Bank Account Details
Proof of age
Permanent Residence Certificate
Nominee Details (Name, Relationship, Aadhaar Card)
Claim DocumentInsurance Certificate (issued after enrollment)
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Claim Form (in case of accident, hospitalization, or death)
Medical Certificate (in case of partial disability/hospitalization)
Death Certificate (in case of fatal accident)
Hospital Admission/Discharge Certificate (in case of hospitalization)
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD
State: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Ministry: null
Department: Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The PM POSHAN Scheme, implemented by the Department of Education, DNH & DD, provides nutritious mid-day meals to school children. Earlier known as the Mid Day Meal Scheme (launched on 15.08.1995), it was renamed in 2021 to improve nutrition, attendance, and learning outcomes.

Benefits:
1)	Hot, cooked, nutritious meals provided to students on all school working days.
2)	Ensures adequate calorie and protein intake as per national nutritional norms.
3)	Improves health and nutrition levels of school-going children.
4)	Enhances school attendance, retention, and reduces classroom hunger.
5)	Supports better concentration and learning outcomes among students.
6)	Provides essential micronutrients to address anaemia and malnutrition.
7)	Encourages enrollment in Government and Government Aided schools.
8)	Strengthens social equity by serving all children without discrimination.
9)	Includes food safety and hygiene measures for quality assurance.
10)	Provides support for kitchen devices and infrastructure improvement.
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Eligibility:
1)	The applicant must be a school-going child enrolled in a Government (Balvatika–VIII), Government-aided (VI–VIII) or Local Body (Balvatika–VIII) school.
2)	The child should be studying in Balvatika, Primary classes I–V, or Upper Primary classes VI–VIII.
3)	No income criteria are applicable; all enrolled children are eligible.
4)	Children studying in Special Training Centres (STCs) under the RTE Act and CwSN enrolled under Home based Education are also eligible.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: Child enrols in a government or Government-aided school in DNH&DD.
Step 02: School updates enrolment details in the PM POSHAN MIS portal.
Step 03: In Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman district, meals are prepared at Centralized Kitchen and delivered to schools.
In Diu district, meals are prepared at Decentralized Kitchen.
Step 04: Children attend school and receive hot cooked, nutritious meals on all working days.
Step 05: School authorities monitor and report meal coverage, quality, and attendance through the MIS portal.

Documents Required:
1)	No document required.
2)	Enrollment of the child in a Government (Balvatika to Class VIII) or Government-aided school (Class VI to VIII) is verified through school records.
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department: null
Category: Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is organized to celebrate the energy, determination, ability, zeal, and enthusiasm of our children.

Benefits:
- Medal
- Certificate and citation

Eligibility:
1. A child should be an Indian Citizen.
1. A child above the age of 5 years and not exceeding 18 years (as of 31st July of respective year).
1. The act/incident/achievement should have been within 2 years of the last date of receipt of application/nomination for the year of consideration.
1. The child must have made outstanding contributions in any of the seven categories specified above

  - Bravery.
  - Art &amp; Culture.
  - Environment.
  - Innovation.
  - Science &amp; Technology.
  - Social Service.
  - Sports.

Application Process:
[Online]
Registration:
Step-1: Visit the official website.Step-2: Click on the Registration button.Step-3: Choose type Individual or  Organization.Step-4.1: Under Individual category provide the following details.                - Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.               - Date of Birth.               - Nominator/Applicant Type.               - Mobile No.               - Email ID.               - Aadhaar Number.Step-4.2: Under Organization category provide the following details.               - Type of Organization.               - Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof               - Date of Birth.               - Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)               - Designation               - Mobile No.               - Email ID.               - Aadhaar Number.Step-5: Submit.            
Apply:
Step-1: Visit the official website.Step-2: Click on login button on portal and login using the credentials. Step-3: From the list of awards, select scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".Step-4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".

Documents Required:
A copy of the child's birth certificate.
A copy of the child's school leaving certificate.
A copy of the child's Aadhaar card.
A copy of the child's passport size photograph.
A certificate from the child's school or institution, stating that the child has made outstanding contributions in any of the fields specified in the guidelines.
A detailed description of the child's achievements, supported by documentary evidence.
A recommendation letter from a person of eminence in the field in which the child has made outstanding contributions
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Finance
Department: Department of Financial Service
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
Beneficiary Type: All

An Accident Insurance Scheme offering accidental death and disability cover for death or disability on account of an accident.

Benefits:
1. On Death- the Nominee shall get Rs. 2 Lakhs.
1. Total and irrecoverable loss of both eyes or loss of use of both hands or feet or loss of sight of one eye and loss of use of hand or foot-  Subscriber shall get Rs. 2 Lakhs.
1. Total and irrecoverable loss of sight of one eye or loss of use of one hand or foot –subscriber shall get Rs. 1 Lakh.

Eligibility:
Individual bank account holders of participating banks aged between 18 years (completed) and 70 years (age nearer birthday) who give their consent to join / enable auto-debit, will be enrolled into the scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 01: In order to enrol in PMSBY offline, one can visit the bank branch where one has a savings account or the candidate can visit the official site: https://jansuraksha.gov.in/Forms-PMSBY.aspx to download the form. 
Step 02: After downloading the application form , candidate can fill in all the details and submit  them to the bank along with the  required documents.
Step 03: Once it is successfully submitted , subscriber will get an Acknowledgement Slip Cum Certificate of Insurance.
Contact:
State wise tollfree number - https://jansuraksha.gov.in/files/STATEWISETOLLFREE.pdf 
National Toll Free Number - 1800-180-1111 / 1800-110-001

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One can also avail cover under PMSBY online using their bank's Net banking facility.

Documents Required:
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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Department: null
Category: Utility & Sanitation, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

A scheme by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for Providing free LPG connections to women belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.

Benefits:
1. Rs. 1600 for a connection 14.2kg cylinder or Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder. 
1. Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hot plate) both free of cost along with their deposit free connection.

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Priority would be given to the states which have lower LPG coverage (Compared to the national average) as on 1st Jan 2016.

Eligibility:
An adult woman belonging to a poor household and not having an LPG connection in her household will be eligible under UJJWALA 2.0. The beneficiaries should belong to any of the following categories:

1. Eligible as per SECC 2011 list
1. Belongs to SC/ST households, be a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in river islands (Beneficiary will submit supporting document)
1. If she is not falling in the above 2 categories, then she can stake her claim to be a beneficiary under Poor household by submitting 14-point declaration (as per prescribed format)

Application Process:
[Online]
Following are the prerequisites for the enrollment process:
Aadhar Card
Ration card
Address Proof
Passport size photograph
Bank Details
Apply the application form through online official website. 
Select the oil company name example Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas
Select Type of Connection like Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection
Choose State, District and Name of Distributor.
Enter Mobile Number, Captcha and OTP.
Select Migrant Family status in YES or NO
For family Identifier in NO fill Annexure 1 
For  family Identifier in Yes fill Ration Card 
Select Category.
Fill all Family Details, Personal details, address details, bank details, Choose Cylinder Types, Select rural or urban and select declaration and submit.
Generate Reference number and visit Gas agency.

Documents Required:
Valid Photo ID
Ration Card issued by the State from which application is being made/ other State Govt. document certifying family composition/ Self-Declaration as per Annexure I (for migrant applicants)
Proof of Address - Aadhaar will be taken as Proof of Identity and Proof of Address if the connection is required in the same address. In that case only Aadhaar is sufficient.
Bank Account Number and IFSC.
Aadhaar (not mandatory for Assam and Meghalaya)
Passport size photograph
Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Minority Affairs
Department: null
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Artists

PM VIKAS is a Central sector scheme that focuses on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minorities in the country through skilling & training, women leadership & empowerment and education. The scheme integrates erstwhile skilling & education schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Benefits:
1)	Skill training (both traditional and modern).
2)	Education support (8th std, 10th std. and 12th std.).
3)	Leadership and entrepreneurship support for women.
4)	Stipend support to trainees.
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Eligibility:
- The Age of the applicant should be 14 to 45 years for skilling and education component and 18 to 45 years for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component
  - 33% of total seats in Skilling and Training component, 50% of total seats in Education component and 100% of total seats in Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component are earmarked for women. 
  - The education qualification for Skilling and Training component would be as per NSQF norms and Education component would be as per NIOS norms. Candidates with aptitude and leadership qualities will be selected for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Register/Login
Visit the SIDH Portal, register as a Learner/Participant (Candidate) or log in if already registered, and complete e-KYC using your personal details.
Step 02: Profile Setup
Create your account password/PIN, verify your mobile number via OTP, and ensure all profile details (name, date of birth, and contact information) are accurate and updated.
Step 03: Explore Schemes & Courses
Access your dashboard and search for PM VIKAS and job roles. Use filters such as scheme, mode, and sector to find suitable courses or batches.
Step 04: Show Interest / Apply for a Batch
Choose a batch for your preferred job role and submit your interest or application. You may select up to five batches, which will be reviewed by the training partner /training centre.
Step 05: Finalise Enrolment & Status
After approval from the training partner/training centre, accept the invitation through your portal to confirm enrolment. Track your application status under the “Applications” section.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar card and aadhar linked bank account.
EWS Certificate for non-minority candidates.
Educational Qualification in line with the training programme being applied for.
Pragati Scholarship (81 for Uttarakhand girl students (Diploma) and 50 for Graduation)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Directorate of Technical Education 
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage higher education among girl students of the state by providing financial assistance in the form of scholarship. Under this scheme, scholarships are awarded to 81 girl students enrolled in Diploma courses and 50 girl students enrolled in Graduation courses in Uttarakhand.

Benefits:
Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per annum is provided for girl students at the Diploma and Graduation levels.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a girl student.
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹8,00,000/-.
- A maximum of two girl children are allowed per family to avail of this scholarship.

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Application Process:
[Online]
These scholarships are administered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Under the AICTE scheme, applications are invited through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) between September and December, and scholarships are awarded based on merit. Applicants are required to submit their high school and intermediate mark sheets and certificates, along with an income certificate.
For the Pragati Yojana, scholarships can be sanctioned to two girl students per institute, for which an income certificate is mandatory. For all AICTE schemes, students must first apply online through the institute where they are studying. The application is then verified by the Principal of the institute, followed by verification by the State Level Officer (S.L.O.), and finally forwarded to the AICTE, New Delhi for approval.

Documents Required:
High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
Income certificate