smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Mizoram Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations and Individuals
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Social Welfare Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: NGO

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to voluntary organizations and individuals to support welfare activities for disadvantaged and marginalized groups such as women, children, disabled persons, elderly, and socially vulnerable individuals.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- Up to 75% of project cost supported by Government.
- Maximum recurring grant up to ₹5,00,000/- per year.

> **Support for Welfare Services:**

- Funding for women, children, disabled, elderly, and vulnerable groups.
- Support for rehabilitation, shelter, healthcare, and skill training.

> **Infrastructure &amp; Equipment:**

- Grants for purchase of equipment, furniture, and infrastructure.
- Up to ₹3,00,000/- for non-recurring assets (over 3 years).

> **Individual Assistance:**

- Financial aid for destitute individuals.
- Support for small self-employment ventures (up to ₹75,000/-).

> **Special Benefits:**

  - Disability pension, stipend, and unemployment allowance.
  - Maintenance support for homes and institutions.

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Eligibility:
> **For Organizations/Institutions:**

- Must be a registered voluntary organization, society, trust, or institution.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in welfare activities (relaxable).
- Should have a proper management structure.
- Must be financially sound.
- Programmes must be non-discriminatory.

> **For Individuals:** The applicant must be any of the following:

- Senior citizens (65+ years, BPL).
- Destitute women and children.
- Persons with disabilities (≥40%).
- Victims of domestic violence or trafficking.
- Orphans, juvenile delinquents.
- Drug users, alcoholics, HIV/AIDS affected persons.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Applications (ANNEXURE IV) for Grant-In-Aid should be sent to the Director through the following officers/ persons:
District Social Welfare Officers.
Child Development Project Officers
Note: An application for Grant-In-Aid for a particular year should ordinarily reach the department by 30th June of that year. The application received after this date will be considered only subject to the availability of fund.

Documents Required:
A copy of The Constitution of the Association, its articles memorandum, and its aims and objectives.
Audited Statement of Accounts for the last three years.
Annual Report for the last three years.
Names of the Member of Managing Body of the Organization.
Information relating to the grant received or likely to be received from the Department of Social Welfare or any other body including local bodies or voluntary organizations. If any applications are pending with these organizations for similar grant ,the details in this regard should be given.
A statement of full receipt and expenditure of the organization/institution for the last three years and a copy of the balance-sheet for the previous year. These should be certified by an appropriate government authority.
Mizoram Research Fellowship
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Higher and Technical Education Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: null

The "Mizoram Research Fellowship" aims to provide financial assistance to research workers and teachers, preferably below the age of 45 years, who have established their reputation for research OR have obtained a doctorate degree OR have published research work to their credit.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance to Research Workers and Teachers.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a bonafide permanent residents of Mizoram.
1. The applicant must be prosecuting higher studies or research at a university/institution recognized/established by the law.
1. The applicant must not be guilty of misconduct or breach of discipline or participating in strikes, demonstrations, picketing, and the like for unfair demands from any high-level authority.
1. (Unless otherwise relaxed by the awarding authority) The applicant must secure at least 50% on average in the last university examination.
1. The applicant must not be in receipt of any scholar or stipend except merit scholarship, from any sources.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The duly filed and signed application form along with the self-attested documents must be submitted to the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, Aizawl Mizoram by Speed Post, along with all documents uploaded in the Portal verification and sanction. The applicant must retain one copy for future reference.

Documents Required:
1.	Three copies of the approval Synopsis of the dissertation/thesis indicating:
a)	The problem to be investigated.
b)	Objectives.
c)	Hypothesis.
d)	Research design & methodology.
e)	Tools to be used in the collection of data.
f)	Significance of the study.
g)	Its relevance to the present-day problem and needs of society and the country.
2.	Residential Certificate of the state of Mizoram from the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned District.
3.	Tribe/Caste Certificate.
4.	Attested copy of Mark sheet of Examination passed from HSLC onwards.
5.	No objection certificate from the employer.
6.	Attested photocopy of 1st page of the Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account.
7.	Aadhaar Number / Aadhaar Enrolment ID
8.	Proof of Identity (Ration Card, Election Voter ID Card, etc).
9.	Proof of Age/DOB (Birth Certificate)
10.	Passport Sized Photograph
Mizoram Sports Incentive Cash Award Scheme
State: Mizoram
Ministry: null
Department: Sports and Youth Services Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Sportsperson

The scheme aims to provide lump sum cash awards and recognition to outstanding sports persons winning medals in national and international competitions.

Benefits:
> **Incentive Cash Award:**

- Lump sum cash award to Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners in recognised sports disciplines.
- Applicable for National and International Championships, and Invitation Competitions/Tournaments Organized by the Recognised Federation.

- The amount of the incentive cash award will be as per the Annexure in the [Official Guidelines](https://sys.mizoram.gov.in/uploads/attachments/2022/09/4e39860f74233bd0ccfccab9d698a156/incentive-cash-award-scheme-2022.pdf) (Refer page no 3, 4, and 5).- Only one award per sports discipline in a championship or tournament.

> **Support to Sports Officials:**

- Officials, Managers, Coaches, Masseurs, Physiotherapists, and Doctors are entitled to 25% of the award amount applicable to the sportsperson.

> **Sports Kit Allowance:**

- ₹20,000/- provided to sports persons of Mizoram representing the country in international competitions.

> **Additional Service Benefits:**

- Award of increment, recruitment, or promotion for sports persons under or not under State Government, as per applicable rules.

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Eligibility:
- A person must be a resident of Mizoram, representing any state of the union, the Sports Control Boards, or the Country.
  - Winner of first, second, or third position in the specified championship as enumerated in column 3 of Annexure.
  - Any sports-person participating in the International Championship.
  - Officials, Manager, Coach, Masseur, Physiotherapist, and Doctor will also be entitled to receive 25% of the award applicable to the sports- person.
  - Any sports person of Mizoram representing the Country in any recognised sports discipline in any international sports or championship will be entitled to receive Rs. 20,000/- as sports kit allowance.
  - For the purpose of awarding the incentive cash award, there can be only one award in one sports discipline in a championship or tournament.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant should obtain the prescribed application form the department.
Step 2: The applicant should submit the application through the respective sports association.
Step 3: The application must be submitted within 6 months from the date of completion of the championship.

Documents Required:
Identity Proof
Address Proof (Proof Of Residence In Mizoram)
Medal Certificate / Participation Certificate
Recommendation From Respective Sports Association
Bank Account Details
Sports Achievement (If Applicable)
Employment Details (In Case Of Government Employee For Increment/Promotion)
Any other documents, as required.
Mobile Food Court Van (DAADC)
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Category: Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to generate self-employment opportunities in the food and beverage sector by providing credit to unemployed scheduled caste individuals belonging to Antyodaya families. Under this scheme, loans are provided to the eligible beneficiaries at a concessional interest rate.

Benefits:
**Loan Amount:** Up to ₹6,00,000/-
**Interest Rate:** 6% per annum
**Contribution:**

- State Government Contribution: 95 %
- Beneficiary Contribution: 5%

**Possible Installment Amount:**

- ₹11,020/- per month (for 5 years)
- ₹ 9,447/- per month (for 6 years)
- ₹ 8,327/- per month (for 7 years)

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
1. The applicant should belong to an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) family.
1. The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
1. The applicant should provide two guarantors to get the loan. 

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Dr. Ambedkar Antyodaya Vikas Nigam (SC).
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Now".
Step 3: Click on the loan scheme name. 
Step 4: Select the loan category and fill in the loan amount.
Step 5: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.
Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address
Income Details: Monthly family income and source
Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)
Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 7: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 8: The applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.

Documents Required:
Aadhaar Card
Birth Certificate
Copy of license
Income Certificate
Passport Size Photos
Bank Details Copy of Hier
Caste Certificate
Identity Proof of the Applicant
Mark Sheet
School Leaving
Mobile Learning Centre (UKBOCWWB)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Department Of Labour
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide education to the children of registered construction workers at construction sites through Mobile Learning Centre buses, ensuring their better and brighter future.

Benefits:
Under this scheme, mobile learning schools are operated to provide education to the children of construction workers.
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Eligibility:
Children of workers registered with the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
For securing a bright future for the children of construction site workers, education is provided at construction sites through Mobile Learning Centre buses.

Documents Required:
1. Labour card of the construction worker
Mobility Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city).

Benefits:
- **Monthly Salary:** Consolidated monthly salary is provided to awardees for the entire project duration.  - **Manpower Support:** Need-based manpower support is provided to assist in project implementation.  - **Research Grant:** ₹5,00,000/- per annum is provided for consumables, contingencies, travel, and minor equipment.  - ***Duration:*** Total tenure will be a maximum of five (5) years for this award. This award will not be available for renewal after completion of 5 years duration.
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Eligibility:
- Woman scientists/academicians working at permanent position in any Government Institution/R&amp;amp;D Lab/University and willing to resign from their permanent position or take a long leave to avail the fellowship and after completion of the tenure return back to the parent organization.
  - The new place should be located beyond 500 Km from present city.
  - Upper age limit is 50 years to apply.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The applicant needs to prepare a full-fledged research proposal in the area of her expertise.
Step 2: Five copies of application form including general information and research proposal is to be submitted in prescribed format available at https://dst.gov.in.
Step3: Five (5) copies of application should be sent to Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 by speed post.
Note: The envelope may be superscribed with "Mobility Scheme”.

Documents Required:
Identity proof
Research Proposal
Proof of Current Employment
Relocation Proof
Academic and Professional Certificates
Age Proof
Bank Account Details
Any other documents if required
Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Modified Special Wheel Chairs for Persons Affected with Cerebral Palsy' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of differently abled Persons, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide modified special wheel chairs to cerebral palsy affected differently abled persons.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of modified special wheel chairs.**

Eligibility:
1. The person&#39;s age should be 12 years or above. 
1. The person should be affected with cerebral palsy. 
1. The person should be a resident of the district/area in Tamil Nadu.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare 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 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.
Any Other Document If Required.
Modular Functional Artificial Limbs
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Modular Functional Artificial Limbs' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, modular functional artificial limbs are provided for orthopedically differently-abled students, employed or self-employed.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of modular functional artificial limbs.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an orthopedically differently-abled person.
1. The applicant should be a resident of the area/district of Tamil Nadu. 
1. The applicant should be any one of the following:

  - Student.
  - Employed.
  - Self-Employed.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare 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 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
Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane)
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The 'Modular Reflective Folding Sticks (Smartcane)' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to distribute modular reflective folding sticks to needy visually impaired persons for self-orientation & independent mobility.

Benefits:
- **Free distribution of modular reflective folding sticks.**

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a visually impaired person.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare 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 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.
Any Other Document If Required.
Monsanto Scholarship (M.Sc. Agriculture Science and Agriculture Biotechnology)
State: Uttarakhand
Ministry: null
Department: Agriculture Department
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

he scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students pursuing an M.Sc. in Agricultural Science & Agricultural Biotechnology by awarding them scholarships for three semesters.

Benefits:
**Rate of Scholarship:** ₹1,000/- per month (For 3 semesters only).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be a student.
   1. The applicant must be enrolled in an M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or Agricultural Biotechnology program at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.
   1. The scholarship is awarded for a duration of three semesters only.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Students are first invited to submit their applications on the prescribed form. A committee, constituted by the Vice Chancellor, then reviews and evaluates these applications following a defined procedure. Based on the committee’s recommendations, the Vice Chancellor grants approval, after which the selected students receive the scholarship payments.

Documents Required:
Documents are required in accordance with the university guidelines prescribed for this scheme.
Monthly Pension for the Maintenance of the Parents of the Martyred Soldier of the Army
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Home Department 
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Family, Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹10,000 per month to the dependent parents of martyred soldiers for their maintenance and livelihood.

Benefits:
- A pension of ₹10,000 per month is provided to the parents of martyred soldiers.

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Eligibility:
1. The martyred soldier must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
1. The applicant must be the mother or father of a martyred soldier.
1. The martyred soldier whose death has been recognized as a battle casualty by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. 
1. The annual income of the applicant&#39;s parents must be less than ₹10,000.

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Application Process:
[Online]
RegistrationStep 1: Visit the official website of "Sainik Welfare", and click "Log-in".
Step 2: In the online registration form, fill the following mandatory fields: Email ID, Mobile Number. Create a password and confirm. Finally, click "Submit" to complete the registration.
Step 3: After successful registration, the User ID and Password will be generated.
ApplicationStep 1: Visit the official website. Sign in using your Username and Password created during registration.
Step 2: Navigate to the online form of the scheme. In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size. 
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections. Click "Save Application". You'll receive a confirmation message upon successful submission of the application, along with an "application number". Click "Print Application" to print the application.

[Offline]
Application ProcessStep 1: The interested applicant (parent of the martyred soldier) should visit (during office hours) the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy 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 (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective District Sainik Welfare Office.
 Post-Application ProcessStep 1: The District Sainik Welfare Office verifies the application and supporting documents.
Step 2: Upon verification, the case is forwarded to the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, for approval and fund allocation.
Step 3: The Directorate allocates the pension amount to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: The District Office deposits the monthly pension directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

Documents Required:
Residence Certificate
Dependency Certificate (issued by Tehsildar confirming dependency on the martyred soldier)
Any Other Document if Required