smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Toposili Bandhu (Old Age Pension) Scheme
State: West Bengal
Ministry: null
Department: Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

"Toposili Bandhu" (Old Age Pension) scheme was initiated by the Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department of West Bengal Government.

Benefits:
Pension : ₹1,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
1. The applicant should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from any other organization.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the office of Block Development Officer (BDO) / Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) / Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
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).
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
Office of the BDO in rural areas.
Office of the SDO in Municipalities and notified areas
Commissioner Kolkata Municipal Corporation in KMC areas.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photograph.
Formal Caste or Tribe Certificate: If unavailable, a Caste/Tribe certificate of any paternal relative is acceptable for the initial assessment. However, the applicant must procure their caste certificate later and submit the same subsequently.
Digital Ration Card.
EPIC (Elector's Photo Identity Card)/Voter Card.
Self-Attested Residential Certificate/Address Proof.
Copy of Bank Passbook.
Aadhaar Card.
Tour Program of Modern Laboratories
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Self Help Groups (SHGS)

The scheme aims to promote biotechnology education and research by providing students, researchers, and farmers with exposure to modern laboratories, advanced research activities, and innovative technologies.

Benefits:
Under this tour program, eligible individuals visit modern biotechnology laboratories to learn about new research works.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a student from a government or private school, college, or university, a researcher, or a member of a farmers’ group or self-help group.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
With the aim of promoting biotechnology education, research, and outreach activities, students from schools, colleges, and universities in the state, as well as researchers and farmers, are taken on tours of the modern laboratories established at the Council and its regional centers. During these visits, they are informed about the research and development work being carried out and are motivated to further biotechnology education and research.
After obtaining approval from the Council's Director or other competent authority, interested candidates, teams, or groups can avail themselves of this opportunity by visiting the Council headquarters or its regional centers to learn about ongoing activities and access relevant technical information.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Tour Program of Modern Biotechnology Laboratories.
Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Education & Learning, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" scheme provides financial assistance to non-reserved category students who are undergoing training in recognized institutions for competitive recruitment examinations.

Benefits:
**Financial Assistance:** ₹20,000/- per student or the actual fee payable, whichever is less.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must belong to the non-reserved category.
1. The applicant must have secured 60% or more marks in the 12th standard.
1. The applicant must be undergoing training in a recognized/selected coaching institution for recruitment examinations conducted in UPSC, GPSC Class-1, Class-2 and Class-3, Subordinate Services Selection Board, Panchayat Services Selection Board and Government of India Railways, Banks etc.
1. The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹4,50,000/-.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration Process:Step 1: Go to the Corporation's official website and navigate to the "Gujarat Unreserved Education and Economical Development Corporation" section under the Corporation menu.
Step 2:Click on "Training Assistance for Competitive Examinations" and then Apply Now.
Step 3: Click on "New User? Please Register Here".
Step 4: Enter the required details and click Register.
Application Process:Step 1: Enter your User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click "Login".
Step 2: Read the scheme details carefully and click OK.
Step 3: If your permanent address is correct, confirm it. Otherwise, enter your correct address.
Step 4: Click Save & Next to proceed. Upload the relevant documents.
Step 5: If you need to make changes, click "No, Cancel". If all details are correct, click "Yes, Submit".
Step 6: Click Save Application. Note down your Application Number for future reference. You can also take a printout by clicking Print Application.
Check Application Status: Click here.Post Online Application Procedure: After submitting the online application, the applicant must take a printout of the application, sign it, and submit it along with all uploaded documents (certificates, mark sheets, etc.) to the concerned Deputy Director (Non-Reserved Category) or the District Social Welfare Officer through courier, post, or by visiting in person.Contact Us: Click here.

Documents Required:
Application form in the prescribed format
Copy of Aadhaar Card
Proof of residence
Non-reserved income certificate
Income certificate
Bank statement
Copy of bank passbook
Letter of admission to school or college (Bona fide certificate)
Admission letter
Proof of fee of the institution
Copy of L.C.
Mark sheet of 10th/12th
Training Centre for Specially-Abled Persons
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Training Centre for Specially-Abled Persons scheme offers vocational courses for specially-abled individuals, funded by the Government of Mizoram. The centers provide courses in tailoring for females and tailoring/shoemaking for males, with a monthly stipend of ₹250 for the training period.

Benefits:
- One year of vocational training in tailoring and shoemaking.
- A monthly stipend of ₹250/- is given to the trainees.
- Hand sewing machine/Treadle sewing machine/Cobbler tools are given to them upon completion of the course.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Mizoram.
1. The applicant should be a person with a disability.
1. The applicant should be from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant writes the application on plain paper. 
Step 2: In the application form attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the District Social Welfare Office
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
Passport-size Photograph
UDID/Disability Certificate
Proof of BPL Status (Family Ration Card)
Photocopy of Bank Passbook (first page showing account holder's name and account number)
Training Classes In Veda/Devaram
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Puducherry
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to conduct training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham for divine worship/Poojas. It benefits eligible candidates by providing religious training in Saivaite and Vainavaite temples, and provides an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month to the instructing pandits.

Benefits:
- Provision of training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham, which are required for divine worship/Poojas.
- Instructing pandits are provided an honorarium of ₹1,000/- per month.
- The honorarium is given once every three months.
- The honorarium is disbursed upon the pandits furnishing attendance particulars of the students who attended the Veda classes.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an eligible candidate to receive the training.
- The applicant must be a resident of Puducherry.
- The applicant must know how to read, write, and speak Tamil fluently.
- The applicant must be interested in receiving specialized training classes in Veda, Devaram, and Nalayira Divya Prabantham.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form, along with the documents, to the concerned authority at the temple.
*The processing time for the application shall be 15 days.

Documents Required:
Residence Certificate.
Recommendation From Two Responsible Persons Of The Applicant's Locality.
Proof Of Educational Qualification.
Birth Certificate/Proof Of Age.
Training for Horticulture Skill Development for Self-Employment at Centre of Excellence
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme "Training for Horticulture Skill Development for Self-Employment at Centre of Excellence " is aimed at promoting self-employment opportunities across all communities in Gujarat through practical and theoretical learning at the Centre of Excellence.

Benefits:
- **Stipend:** ₹250/- per trainee.- **Other Facilities:** Dining facility, training literature kit, experiential education tour, trainee kit, etc.
> **Duration of the Training:**

- Minimum: 10 days
- Maximum: 30 days

Eligibility:
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant should belong to any of the following:

- Agriculture Labour
- All Colleges
- All Farmers
- All Individuals
- All Students
- Anganwadi Worker
- College Students
- Farm Labourer
- Horticulturists
- Self-Employment
- Skilled Individual
- Small and Marginal Farmers
- Small, Marginal &amp; Other Farmers

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Obtain a plain paper application form from the District Office of the Deputy Director of Horticulture.
Step 2: Fill in the application form with accurate details. Attach the required documents.
Step 3: Submit the form to the District Office of the Deputy Director of Horticulture.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
Ration Card.
True Copy of Election Card.
Training of Farmers on Pulses Production Technologies
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The “Training of Farmers on Pulses Production Technologies” scheme aims to educate farmers on advanced pulses production technologies to enhance crop yield.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance:** ₹15,000/- per batch for 50 farmers.- **Training Program:** Training on advanced pulse production techniques.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
  - The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  - The beneficiary should raise seed farms with Pulses crop.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). 
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required:
Proof of identity (Aadhar card, Voter ID).
Land ownership documents or lease agreement.
Proof of cultivation of pulses.
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
Any other documents (if required).
Training Of Motor Driving To VJNT, SBS & OBC
State: Maharashtra
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Government of Maharashtra launched a scheme that provides light and heavy motor driving, and conductor training to the needy Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes, and Other Backward Class (VJNT, OBC & SBC) candidates.

Benefits:
1)	If the trainee is not living at headquarters during the training period, the institution should pay Rs.300/-  for Driver and Rs.150/- for the Conductor trainee as a stipend.
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Eligibility:
1.  Applicant should belong to VJNT, OBC or SBC Category. 
1. Applicant should fulfil all the conditions of Age, Education, and fitness as per the Motor Vehicle Act. 
1. During the training period payment for reaching &amp; coming back from the training institute, Medical checkups, photographs, learning and permanent licence, travelling licence, batch and provision of lodging and boarding are provided by the training institution.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of Mahadbt Portal.
Step 2: Click on "New Applicant Registration". Register using your Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID. Create a Username and Password. Your Mobile Number and Email ID will be verified via OTP.
Note: The username should contain only alphabets and numbers. The username should be greater than 4 characters and less than 15 characters.
Note: Password Length should be a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 20 characters. Password must contain at least 1 UpperCase Alphabet, 1 Lowercase Alphabet, 1 Number, and 1 Special Character.
Step 3: Now visit to Login Page and log in using your Username and Password. You will be directed to Home Page.
In the left pane, click "Aadhaar Bank Link" to link your Aadhaar with your Bank Account.
Step 4: In the left pane, click "Profile". Fill in all the mandatory details and upload the mandatory documents (Personal Details, Address Information, Other Information, Current Course, Past Qualification, and Hostel Details). Click "Save".
Step 5: In the left pane, click "All Schemes". A list of schemes will appear. Click on "Training of Motor Driving To VJNT, SBC & OBCS.
Step 6: Fill in all the additional information and upload the mandatory documents. Click "Submit" to submit your application. A pop-up will appear, displaying your Application ID. Save the Application ID for future reference. Click "OK".
Optional: You can track the status of your application (Under Scrutiny / Approved / Rejected / Fund Disbursed) by clicking on "My Applied Scheme History" in the left pane.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Number.
Proof of Identity.
Proof of Age (Birth Certificate).
Proof of Address.
Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra.
Caste Certificate VJNT or SBC Community (duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar).
Marksheet of the Latest Educational Qualification.
Bank Account Details.
Passport-sized Photograph.
Training on Artificial Insemination for Self-Employment
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Animal Husbandry Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Training on Artificial Insemination for Self-Employment" by the Animal Husbandry Department, Madhya Pradesh promotes milk production and employment. Trained Gausevaks get an honorarium of ₹4,000 and equipment worth ₹18,000.

Benefits:
- **Financial Support:** Trained Gausevaks receive an honorarium of ₹4,000 and equipment worth ₹18,000.- **Skill Development:** Provides three months of free training in artificial insemination, including theory and practical sessions.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an unemployed youth.
1. The applicant should be at least 18 years old.
1. The applicant should have passed the 10th standard.
1. The applicant should have a keen interest in dairy farming and artificial insemination.

Application Process:
[Offline]
For Initial Training:
The applicant from each Gram Panchayat will be selected on the approval of Janpad Panchayat.
Applicants with queries or documentation requirements should reach out to:
The Office of the Deputy Director, Veterinary Services
Government-recognized Artificial Insemination Training Institutes
The Panchayat Offices in their respective areas.

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
Training Program for A-HELP Women Workers - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Animal Husbandry
Category: Skills & Employment, Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide community-service-based skill development and employment opportunities for women in the field of animal husbandry. Eligible women members of Self-Help Groups under the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission can apply.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, community-service-based job creation or job filling is carried out between the Animal Husbandry Department and Animal Husbandry by A-HELP workers.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a woman member of a self-help group formed under the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission.
   1. The applicant must have a minimum educational qualification of eighth pass.
   1. The applicant must have completed 7 days of Pashu Sakhi training.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Eligible women selected by the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission may apply.

Documents Required:
Applicants are required to submit the necessary documents as per the training program.
Training Programme for Entrepreneurship Development in Biotechnology
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to train youth in biotechnology and develop entrepreneurial skills by providing technical knowledge, mentorship, and guidance to help them initiate biotech startups.

Benefits:
Under this training programme, training and technical information are provided to the youth of the state to promote entrepreneurship development and support them in establishing startups in the field of biotechnology, along with guidance as per their specific needs.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 
1. The applicant must be a student or researcher at the graduate, postgraduate, or Ph.D. level in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Biology, Environmental Biology, or related subjects.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The Council organizes training programmes for entrepreneurship development. Prior to each event, information is published on the official website and in newspapers. Colleges, universities, and related institutions are informed through email or social media platforms, and applications are accepted via Google Forms.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology for the Training Programme.
Training Programme for Sugarcane Farmers
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Sugarcane Development And Sugar Industries
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of sugarcane farmers by providing free training and information on advanced and modern sugarcane cultivation techniques.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, information and training on advanced and modern sugarcane farming practices are provided to farmers free of cost.
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
1. The applicant must be a farmer associated with a sugar mill area or a member of a cooperative society.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Village-level and state-level seminars are organized by the Sugarcane Farmers Institute and Training Centre, where farmers receive training from scientists of sugarcane research institutions and officers of the Sugarcane Department on advanced and modern methods of sugarcane cultivation. Training also covers pest and disease management and their prevention. 
The Sugarcane Farmers Institute organizes study tours to state and inter-state sugarcane research centres to provide farmers with practical exposure to innovative farming practices.

Documents Required:
Documents are required as per the guidelines of the respective training programme.
Training to Farmers
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Training to Farmers” provides training to maize farmers across various districts, aiming to enhance farming practices and increase productivity.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance: ₹300/- for attending a two-day training session.
- Training Program: Training covers modern maize cultivation techniques, improving crop yield and reducing input costs.

Eligibility:
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of any of the following districts of Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, and Thoothukudi.
- The beneficiary should grow maize.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). 
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.

Documents Required:
Proof of identity (Aadhar card, Voter ID).
Land ownership documents or lease agreement.
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
Any other documents (if required).